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The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

Russia blames Ukraine for assassination of pro Russian oligarch; 3 Arkansas officers suspended after video of detained suspect’s brutal beating; Recount of abortion protection measure in Kansas finds narrow passage in red state – August 22, 2022

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Lawyers for Donald Trump ask judge to prevent FBI review of documents seized at Mar-a-Lago estate. FDA approves Novavax vaccine for COVID-19 for adults and teenagers. Russia blames Ukraine for assassination of Russian oligarch’s daughter, both support … Continued

APEX Express

APEX Express – 8.18.22 – Disability Rights in India – A South Asia spotlight

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On tonight’s special evergreen spotlight on disability, Anuj Vaidya interviews Arun Cherian, the founder of RiseLegs and RiseArt – a Bangalore-based company that makes low-cost high-end prosthetics out of cane, and uses the leftover materials for high-end design, sets and furniture. For Arun, however, prosthetics are not at the center of his company, people are – and … Continued

Bookwaves/Artwaves

Bookwaves/Artwaves – August 18, 2022: Salman Rushdie – Hershey Felder

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Tribute to Salman Rushdie: In an interview recorded in September, 2019, Salman Rushdie discusses his latest novel to date, “Quichotte,”
This is followed by an interview with pianist/performer Hershey Felder talking about “Chopin in Paris,” which plays at TheatreWorks Mountain View Center for the Performing Arts through September 11, 2022.
Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.

The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

Wyoming Republican Liz Cheney, a Donald Trump foe, loses primary election; W.H.O. director decries “preventable” global crises; 7 Colorado River basin states brace for water cuts amidst drought

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Wyoming Republican Liz Cheney, a Donald Trump foe, loses primary election. Donald Trump’s lawyer Rudy Giuliani faces Georgia grand jury probe. C.D.C. director announces reforms at agency, cites botched COVID-19 pandemic response. W.H.O. director warns of increased … Continued

UpFront

Explosions target air base at Russian-annexed Crimea; Kaiser therapists on strike; Plus COIVD questions

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On today’s show: 0:08 – John Feffer (@johnfeffer) Director of Foreign Policy in Focus discusses more news from Russia’s war in Ukraine. 0:23 – NUHW mental health care workers at Kaiser began an indefinite strike today. Ilana Marcucci-Morris, a therapist who works for Kaiser in Oakland joins us to discuss. 0:33 – Dr. John Swartzberg, … Continued

Pushing Limits

Hunting the Elusive State Job – Pushing Limits – August 12, 2022

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For many years the unemployment rate of people with disabilities has hovered around 70%.   It seems that every few years, a public official announces initiatives  to address this statistic by hiring ten people, or thousands of people with disabilities for public service.  Do these programs lead to more of us obtaining government employment?   Today … Continued

Bookwaves/Artwaves

Bookwaves/Artwaves – August 11, 2022: Paul Rudnick

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Paul Rudnick, author of the novel “Playing the Palace,” and the teleplay for the HBO film “Coastal Elites,” in conversation with host Richard Wolinsky. Playwright, screenwriter and novelist Paul Rudnick’s latest novel, “Playing the Palace,” is the story of a gay man living in New York who falls in love with a gay Prince of Wales, and what ensues. Also: Review of “Follies” by James Goldman and Stephen Sondheim, at San Francisco Playhouse through September 10, 2022.

A Box of Toys

A Box of Toys #106: Spring Needledrop #3

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More new vinyl from the Thom Yorke covid project called The Smile, Radiohead combines with Sons of Kemet.  The sprawling adventure continues with Wu-Lu, Model Home, A36/JK Flesh, Kode9, Kubler-Ross, One1One, Jamire Williams and a second helping of Krokofant.

Hard Knock Radio

Summer Fund Drive Special – Building a Future of Black and Asian Coalition

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We present Building a Future of Black and Asian Coalition. The past couple years has brought to the forefront discrimination and violence against America’s Black and Asian communities. The George Floyd killing ignited a social and political upheaval that is still working through the country; and the COVID-19 pandemic spawned numerous violent attacks on Asian … Continued