Wednesday, August 18th, 2021: We discuss events in Afghanistan with author Rafia Zakaria. We look at school re-openings in the era of COVID-19. We return to Haiti, which is struggling in the wake of a massive earthquake. August 21st in Oakland is Shock G Day to honor the hip-hop artist who recently passed away. All … Continued
On today’s show: 0:08 – New York Governor Cuomo steps down amidst allegations of sexual harassment. New York based journalist and author of The Prince: Andrew Cuomo, Coronavirus, and the Fall of New York, @RossBarkan joins us to discuss. 0:34 – Dr. Bonnie Maldonado, Chief of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Division at Lucile Packard Childrens’ Hospital … Continued
On today’s show: 0:08 – On this edition of Monday’s with Mitch Jeserich (@MitchJeserich), we discuss the Biden infrastructure bill and 71st anniversary of the Hiroshima / Nagasaki bombings. 0:34 – Dr. John Swartzberg joins us again to discuss the latest on the COVID Delta wave as schools prepare to open. 1:08 – We spend … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. World Health Organization calls for moratorium on booster COVID-19 vaccines. San Francisco may follow New York City’s lead to require vaccine status before entering restaurants and other indoor facilities. Senate narrowly rejects proposal to fund a border … Continued
How can we address the ills of people who have been, and continue to be, struggling with the emotional and physical distress in this time of Covid? There is a shortage of mental health professionals, especially in immigrant communities and communities of color. Join Nurse Rona and Dr. Jorge Partida, PhD for a discussion of … Continued
Today on the show: A new outbreak of Covid and how it will impact the Native American community? We’ll explore this with Andrea Carmen, Executive Director of the International Indian Treaty council. Also, we’ll take a look at what means to have a member of the activist Indigenous communities, Deb Haaland, as Secretary of the … Continued
On this show: KPFA is in its summer fund drive, and we need your support by donating what you can to the station! 0:08 – Mitch Jeserich is back for Mondays with Mitch, our weekly segment talking about D.C. politics. Mitch is the host of Letters and Politics, airing 10AM Pacific Monday-Thursday on KPFA. 0:34 – Dr. John … Continued
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We spoke with Dr. Noha Aboelata about Covid-19 virus, the effectiveness of Covid-19 Vaccines against the B.1.617.2 (Delta) Variant and the role of capitalism in a global pandemic. Noha Aboelata, MD, is founder and CEO both of Roots Community Health Center (Roots), a 501(c)3 community health center licensed by the state of California Department of … Continued
UpFront, Monday, July 19th: The US Senate is heading back to Washington DC, with a bi-partisan infrastructure bill on the brink of collapse We take your calls on the latest COVID-19 news A look at the flooding in Europe and its connection to climate change The upcoming Oakland City Council vote around the Oakland A’s … Continued
The Sunday Show first hour looks at the situation in Haiti after President Jovenal Moise’s assassination July 7th with guests: Jocelyn Gay, a radio show host based in New York, originally from Haiti. Shows include “Contradiction” and “Radio Amazone” on Haitian and global politics and “Koze Fanm” and “Ledikasyon Fanm” on women’s issues. Jake Johnston, … Continued
