*Seattle City Council member Kshama Sawant represents a socialist grassroots movement that managed to pass a city tax on corporations towards COVID relief. Her campaign is now under attack from billionaires like Jeff Bezos, companies such as Amazon, as well as the Democratic and Republic establishment, in a recall effort. From producer Elliot Avila. Kshama … Continued
Bill English, Artistic Director of San Francisco Playhouse, discusses how his theatre company has dealt with the Covid pandemic shutdown, and its current move into streaming plays. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
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.
Less than 1% of U.S. residents live in nursing homes*, yet between 30-40% percent of all COVID-19 deaths have occurred in these institutions. One hundred thousand people have died due to the coronavirus in various types of nursing homes. These shocking numbers are raising big questions. And the biggest question is, will these deaths galvanize … Continued
Today on the Show: Deaths from Covid continue to sky rocket. We’ll talk about what’s happening and what isn’t happening in prisons to combat the spread.
