Today on the Show: We explore a key reason behind the lethal shortage of ventilators. Also, how do you protect yourself against the coronavirus without running water? we’ll look at the plight of farmworkers in the face of the Pandemic. And we’ll get an update on the Virus in the Gaza Strip
Today is April 1, and millions across the country don’t have the money to pay rent. But despite eviction moratoriums and relief on mortgage payments in hard-hit states like California, Washington and New York, no rent freeze has been ordered. In response, tenants around the country are calling for immediate rent cancellation. Some are planning … Continued
Today on the Show: Refugees facing death in ice jail. Food riots in Haiti in the midst of the pandemic. Also is the US about to go to war with Iran in the middle of the pandemic? We’ll feature special new service in Seattle dealing with the medical needs of Native Americans
Today on Women’s Magazine, Margo Okazawa-Rey talks to four young feminist leaders in the anti-violence and anti-sexual assault movement who are present or former Brown University students, to look at the less visible and less talked about aspects of the coronavirus. They look at what is happening interpersonally and in the home, and how the … Continued
We talk to local business owners from Oakland about the challenges they face during this pandemic and steps that folks are taking to combat it. Small Business Entrepreneurs Chaney Turner Eman Desouky Armando Ramos
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Unemployment claims top more than 3.3 million. U.S. coronavirus cases now more than China’s. New York is epicenter of COVID-19, with nearly half the nations cases. San Francisco officials urge ramp up of COVID-19 support as New … Continued
Today on the Show: We’ll have a report from Queens, that has now become ground zero for the Pandemic. Also, a court ruling strikes down Federal permits for the Dakota Access Pipeline in the midst of Pandemic. We’ll also look at healthcare for Native American in the face of the covid19 pandemic. And we’ll look … Continued
We continue with PT2 of our tribute to Manu Dibango. Later we speak with Dr. Karp about COVID-19 and its effect on pregnant women and infants. Guests: Kwadwo Duane Deterville, Anthony G. “Cholly Rock” Horne and Dr. Karp Image is of Kwadwo photo credit @SF State University … Continued
Human rights activists with the group Never Again Action staged a protest outside Governor Gavin Newsom’s house and the state capitol on March 22, 2020 to demand Newsom empty California’s immigrant detention facilities and release detainees during the coronavirus crisis. The activists say immigrants are being imprisoned in dangerously close quarters, with little access to … Continued
As the New York metro area has 60% of all the new coronavirus cases in the United States and is responsible for half the cases all over the country, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo said Tuesday the number of hospitalizations is expected to peak in the next 40 days as hospitals are already encountering shortages … Continued
