Daniel Handler, writing as Lemony Snicket, and the creator of “A Series of Unfortunate Events” discusses Lemony Snicket’s lastest book, “Poison for Breakfast” as well as the origins of the Baudelaire siblings. Then, an interview with Tim Bond, the new Artistic Director of TheatreWorks Silicon Valley. At 1:55: theatre review of “The Claim” now playing at Shotgun Players Ashby Stage.
Republican Senators filibuster federal voting rights legislation. President Biden pitches trimmed down infrastructure plan in his Pennsylvania hometown. Climate activists begin hunger strike for original infrastructure bill outside White House. British government rejects re-imposing Covid restrictions amid surge in cases. Floods kill scores in India and Nepal.
Colin Powell, former US Secretary of State and Joint Chiefs Chairman, dies from Covid-19 complications. Biden Administration urges Supreme Court to block Texas abortion ban law during legal challenges. US Senate to take up sweeping voting rights and infrastructure bills this week. Human rights activists arrested at Greek Olympic flame ceremony protesting award of Winter … Continued
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. Tonight Powerleegirl Hosts Miko Lee and Jalena Keane-Lee focus on Fall Film Highlights featuring interviews with filmmaker Suzanne Joi Kai about … Continued
Mary Roach discusses her latest book, “Fuzz: When Nature Breaks the Law” which deals with invasive species, bear break-ins, and deer in your headlights. Then, a newly digitized 1981 interview with the late science fiction writer Frank Herbert about his career and about the writing of “Dune.” Hosted by Richard Wolinsky.
Fires, COVID, Newsom—all things California, with CalMatters newsletter editor Emily Hoeven. Hang on! PLUS: poet Raymond Nat Turner. Hosted by Kris Welch.
On today’s show: Dr. John Swartzberg, clinical professor emeritus of infectious diseases at UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health joins us to cover the latest developments in COVID science and answer listener questions. And: Malkia Devich Cyril (@culturejedi), activist, writer and founder of Media Justice joins us to discuss the report they recently authored titled … Continued
FDA to Consider Approving Covid Booster for Moderna and J&J Vaccines. UC Berkeley and Stanford Economists Among 2021 Nobel Prize Winners. Highs Winds Prompt PG&E to Shut Down Power to 25,000 Northern California Customers. California Attorney General Opens Investigation Into Southern California Oil Spill.
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Bay Area counties outline criteria to lift many indoor mask mandates. President Joe Biden announces mask mandates for employers of more than 100 workers. Judge strikes down Texas extreme anti-abortion law; Texas to appeal ruling. Senate narrowly … Continued
General Manager Report By Quincy McCoy Sept 18th, 2021 The emergence of the highly transmissible Delta variant which has propelled a new wave of infections across the country has necessitated federal and state safety agencies to call for businesses with more than 100 workers to require vaccinations against the coronavirus. KPFA’s latest COVID-19 station survey … Continued
