Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Joe Biden urges booster shots as Omicron spreads and world nations scurry to respond. C.D.C. advisory panel recommends Pfizer or Moderna booster, not J&J vaccine citing blood clot side effects. Santa Clara County health officials announce … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. House votes to hold Mark Meadows in criminal contempt for defying January 6th subpoena. Washington D.C. sues Proud Boys and Oathkeepers for deadly January 6th insurrection. Death toll grows from spate of Midwest tornadoes, Kentucky to probe … Continued
We speak with authors Raj Patel and Dr. Rupa Marya about the book, Inflamed: Deep Medicine and the Anatomy of Injustice. The Covid pandemic and the shocking racial disparities in its impact. The surge in inflammatory illnesses such as gastrointestinal disorders and asthma. Mass uprisings around the world in response to systemic racism and violence. … Continued
The great Broadway composer lyricist Stephen Sondheim died on Friday, November 26, 2021 at the age of 91. Today’s program starts with a 2011 interview with the Broadway legend, recorded for the second volume of his collection of lyrics, “Look! I Made a Hat.” That’s followed by an interview with Broadway performer Nancy Opel, who is currently in “A Christmas Carol” at the Golden Gate Theatre. The weekly theater review looks at “Georgiana and Kitty: Christmas at Pemberley,” now at Marin Theatre Company. Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
On today’s show: 0:08 – We discuss the drought forecast with Eugene Cordero (@eugenecordero), professor of Meteorology and Climate Science at San Jose State University and also founder and director of the educational publisher Green Ninja. 0:20 – San Francisco Supervisors approved a spending measure yesterday, setting aside $64 million for an existing program that … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Biden administration outlines Omicron variant response plan as F.D.A. panel approves COVID-19 antiviral pill. Donald Trump’s lawyers in court to fight January 6th Commission subpoena for presidential documents. School shooting in Missouri leaves 3 teens dead, 8 … Continued
Guest: Dr. Chris Beyrer is Desmond M. Tutu Professor in Public Health and Human Rights. Professor of Epidemiology, Nursing and Medicine at Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health. He is Senior Scientific Liaison of the COVID Vaccine Prevention Network. Photo by CDC on Unsplash
Jan Morris (1926-2020) was a noted travel writer and historian, and a leading figure in the trans world. This program contains two interviews with Jan Morris, the first from August, 1999 which focuses on her career as a travel writer and historian, and the second from November 2001, recorded during the tour for her book, “Trieste and the Meaning of Nowhere.” Interviewers: Richard Wolinsky and Richard A. Lupoff. Produced and introduced by host Richard Wolinsky.
Yelamu, Ohlone Territory (San Francisco California) Tickets are now entirely sold out: link.iitc.org/thanksgiving The event will be broadcast live beginning at 6:00 AM on KPFA 94.1 FM, online at http://www.kpfa.org. A simultaneous livestream will be posted on IITC’s Facebook page. Wheelchair accessible, no drugs or alcohol permitted on the island. All participants, regardless of vaccination status, … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Missouri black man, James Strickland, freed after 42 years in prison for triple homicide he did not commit. Three white men found guilty of murdering black man, Ahmaud Arbery, while jogging through their neighborhood. California oil and … Continued
