0:08 – KPFA News: Palestinians reacted to Israeli elections, held Tuesday. Israeli voters opted for the rightist Israeli parties, headed by the Likud party of Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu. Netanyahu is set to form a coalition government, soon. Pacifica’s Rami Almeghari has more. 0:13 – Kicking off our coverage of the San Francisco Film Festival, … Continued


The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – April 10, 2019

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. News Spotlight: Bernie Sanders Unveils Medicare for All Proposal @07:40 Vermont Senator and Democratic Presidential candidate  Bernie Sanders  unveiled a new version of his “Medicare for All” plan …Sanders said the legislation would guarantee health care to … Continued


0:08 – Israel narrowly elects Benjamin Netanyahu to a fourth term in office We speak with Joel Beinin, the Donald J. McLachlan Professor of History and Professor of Middle East History, Emeritus at Stanford University. 0:34 – Trump’s ban on transgender people serving in the military with go into effect this Friday, April 12. On what … Continued


Instead perhaps of talking about Medicare for All, we should be talking about Veterans Affairs Health Care for All, a system that resembles what we see in Europe. Today we are in conversation with journalist Suzanne Gordon about the history of the VA, how it works and the efforts to privatize it. Guest: Suzanne Gordon … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.   News Spotlight: Corporate Fair Share Tax @21:54 Some east bay lawmakers are proposing what they call a “corporate fair share” tax on certain corporations in California. They say the tax could boost funding for California’s underfunded … Continued