Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. California continues record coronavirus surge: 352 deaths and 53,000 infections in 24 hours. Santa Clara County rolls out coronavirus vaccination clinic for skilled nursing workers. FDA advisory panel approves Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine for emergency use. California nurses … Continued


0:08 – KPFA Fund Drive Special: A People’s Guide to the San Francisco Bay Area Rachel Brahinsky is a Professor at the University of San Francisco in Urban Studies. Alexander Tarr is an Assistant Professor of Geography at Worcester State University. Their latest book is A People’s Guide to the San Francisco Bay Area. 1:08 – … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Congressional leaders on the brink of coronavirus relief legislation. California ICU capacity plunges as COVID-19 infections soar to highest on record. Tenants advocates demand state lawmakers extend eviction moratorium and provide rent relief. Judge orders measures for … Continued


0:08 – COVID relief package in Congress down to the wire Dean Baker (@DeanBaker13) is senior economist at the Center for Economic and Policy Research. 0:34 – The psychology of COVID risk Melissa Auerbach is associate professor of instruction in psychology at Temple University, where she specializes in health risk behaviors, health promoting behaviors, self-control … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. California Governor Gavin Newsom says 2.5 million in the state will be vaccinated by years end. Covid-19 vaccines hit Bay Area, doctors at SF General Hospital first to be innoculated. Workers and consumer advocates denounce business liability … Continued


In this episode, Pacifica’s “Covid, Race, and Democracy” focuses on the deadly impact of COVID-19 on people incarcerated in U.S. jails, prisons and immigrant detention centers, the trauma to their families and communities, and the fight for their freedom.

0:08 – Landmark antitrust action taken against Facebook Sally Hubbard (@Sally_Hubbard) is Director of Enforcement Strategy at the Open Markets Institute, and author of Monopolies Suck: 7 Ways Big Corporations Rule Your Life and How to Take Back Control. 0:18 – Four California counties in the Central Valley at 0% ICU bed capacity Rachel Becker (@RA_Becks) … Continued


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President-elect Joe Biden picks first black man to head pentagon; California officials warn of dire situation in hospitals, as COVID-19 infections hit 22,000 a Day

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President-elect Joe Biden picks Army Gen. Lloyd Austin, first black man to lead pentagon. Lawmakers pass stop gap measure to avoid government shut down, covid-19 relief bill still in works. President Donald Trump asks SCOTUS to join … Continued