Democrats chose Thomas Perez over Keith Ellison in DNC elections over the weekend. We’ll speak with analyst Doug Henwood about what it means for the future of the Democratic Party. Doug will also cover the recent Conservative Political Action Committee meeting and Donald Trump’s announcement of sharp increases to military spending. And, after a historic … Continued
In this episode, host Mitch Jeserich speaks with Stephen Kinzer, an award-winning foreign correspondent. He served as The New York Times’s bureau chief in Turkey, Germany, and Nicaragua and as The Boston Globe’s Latin America correspondent. He is a senior fellow at the Watson Institute for International and Public Affairs at Brown University and writes a column on world affairs … Continued
With millions of Americans newly accessing health insurance, Republicans are having a tough time facing their constituents in town hall meetings and offering a good enough replacement for the Affordable Care Act. On our show today we’ll turn to Dr. Carol Paris, President of Physicians for a National Health Program, for why the only alternative … Continued
Host Doug Henwood covers the worlds of economics and politics and their complex interactions, from the local to the global.
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Featured Story: https://soundcloud.com/kpfa-fm-94-1-berkeley/not-my-president-rally-in-sf-denounces-trump-white-house
Today hear a recent talk by Professor Sarah Haley about her new groundbreaking book “No Mercy Here: Gender, Punishment and the Making of Jim Crow Modernity.” Drawing upon black feminist criticism and a diverse array of archival materials, Sarah Haley uncovers how black women were imprisoned and brutalized in the late 19th century and early … Continued
The Occidental Center for the Arts presents “Dirty Cello,” a unique spin on blues and bluegrass, on Saturday, March 11, at 8pm, at 3850 Doris Murphy Court in Occidental. This band plays a variety of styles, with some fantastic covers to get your heart thumping and your toes tapping. Reservations advised. For details, call 707.874.9392.
CounterSpin provides a critical examination of the each week’s major news stories, and exposes what the mainstream media may have missed in their own coverage. Produced by the national media watch group FAIR (Fairness and Accuracy In Reporting).
Host Doug Henwood covers the worlds of economics and politics and their complex interactions, from the local to the global.
