The Corona Virus: still evolving, still spreading, already negatively impacting world economies. We speak with Dr. Yanzhong Huang. PLUS: it’s Super Tuesday! What’s down ticket in Cali? We catch up with Dan Morain. PLUS: Sherry Glaser brings us Oh My Goddess! Just in time. With host Kris Welch. Hosted by Kris Welch.
DIscussed in this episode: On Friday, the Kennedy Food and Drug Administration approved a new Moderna COVID vaccine that targets a smaller section of the COVID-19 spike protein than previous vaccines, but also restricted its use. What’s new: Moderna’s trials showed a higher antibody response than for previous COVID vaccines, and fewer side effects. The … Continued
J.K. Fowler, Executive Director of the Bay Area Book Festival discusses the festival’s line-up and his own involvement in the process. Legendary folk singer and artist Joan Baez talks about her career and her most recent book. Plus reviews of “The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time” at San Francisco Playhouse and “Yellow Face” at Shotgun Players Ashby Stage. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Trump announces plan for $175 billion Golden Dome missile shield UK, European Union sanction Israel over Gaza, West Bank violence Barbara Lee sworn in as Oakland mayor World Health Organization adopts world’s first pandemic agreement FDA will … Continued
Discussed in this episode: The Trump FDA has just given regular, non-emergency approval to the Novavax COVID vaccine — which has been in use under an emergency authorization for years. Against the advice of its own scientific advisors, the agency decided to restrict the use of the vaccine to people over the age of 65, … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Supreme Court mulls power of courts to block presidential actions in birthright citizenship case World Health Organization says life expectancy dropped by nearly 2 years under Covid-19 pandemic, warns without urgent action 8 million kids could die … Continued
Berkeley Art Museum and Pacific Film Archive: PFA Associate Curator Kate MacKay discusses a retrospective of films directed by John Cassavetes featuring Gena Rowlands, which runs from May 2 – May 14. Senior Curator Susan Oxtoby discusses the life and films of director Agnes Varda. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
Discussed in this episode: The Trump FDA is asking COVID vaccine manufacturer Novavax to submit new clinical trial data before it can get authorized to distribute an updated COVID vaccine. Because it takes a while to gather such data, that would make it nearly impossible to Novavax to have shots available this fall. Could the … Continued
A discussion about the 1971 film “Bushman,” now restored and available for free viewing on the two public library apps. Plus, unaired excerpts from a 2003 interview with the late actor Richard Chamberlain. Also: A review of “Two Trains Running” at ACT’s Toni Rembe Theatre through June 4, 2025. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
A weekly magazine-style radio show featuring the voices and stories of Asians and Pacific Islanders from all corners of our community. The show is produced by a collective of media makers, deejays, and activists. Important Links [URGENT] ICE Is targeting Nepali-speaking Bhutanese Americans: Learn more Asian Refugees United: Website | Instagram Hamro Katha: When the … Continued
