It’s hard to believe that it was only March 11 when the World Health Organization pronounced the novel coronavirus to be a global pandemic. As we “shelter in place,” it can sometimes seem like the end of the world. But, even the most cynical of the world’s scientific and medical minds are saying that the … Continued
These are anxious times for all of us, but even more so for those whose labor is deemed essential during a pandemic: delivery drivers, grocery workers, those working in Amazon warehouses, and of course health care workers. Labor Notes writer Chris Brooks discusses the challenge for labor under these unprecedented circumstances — and how we … Continued
We talk to local business owners from Oakland about the challenges they face during this pandemic and steps that folks are taking to combat it. Small Business Entrepreneurs Chaney Turner Eman Desouky Armando Ramos
On today’s show, I’m in conversation w/award winning author Dahr Jamail on the his latest publication, “The End of Ice: Bearing Witness and Finding Meaning in the Path of Climate Disruption”, the COVID-19 pandemic and the global responses to both.
We continue with PT2 of our tribute to Manu Dibango. Later we speak with Dr. Karp about COVID-19 and its effect on pregnant women and infants. Guests: Kwadwo Duane Deterville, Anthony G. “Cholly Rock” Horne and Dr. Karp Image is of Kwadwo photo credit @SF State University … Continued
We pay tribute to African Jazz Giant, Manu Dibango. We speak with scholars Kwadwo Duane Deterville, and Anthony “Cholly Rock” Horne.
We speak with local reporter and activist, Tim Redmond and Tonya Love about the impact of Covid 19 in SF and Oakland.
We speak with scholar and activists about the rise in Anti-Asian sentiment and the President scapegoating China during the Coronavirus pandemic.
Trent Williams of International Longshore Warehouse Union (ILWU) addresses COVID-19 concerns; the Grand Princess cleanup; and the possible health risks to the city of Oakland. And Mumia Abu-Jamal looks at Toxic Prisons and the passing of Puerto Rican independence leader Rafael Cancel Miranda.
We speak with activist and filmmaker Giuseppe Pipitone about the outbreak of Covid-19 in Italy. Italy has the highest cases of coronavirus in Europe, putting the nation on a high alert. Later Poor News Network explores America’s War on the poor.
