Bernie Sanders, the self-styled democratic socialist from Vermont, catalyzed the discontent of many Americans with economic inequality and injustice — and with the mainstream of the Democratic Party, which has presided over neoliberalism. However, Jeffrey St. Clair argues, Sanders not only butted up against the formidable Clinton machine, but was hobbled by his own political … Continued


    Donald Trump picks Exxon Mobil CEO Rex Tillerson for Secretary of State.Fighting in Aleppo ends as rebel forces withdraw from Syrian government’s assault. Climate scientists rally to defend science against attacks by Trump and Republicans. Alameda County Supervisors approve a new $1.3 billion stadium to keep Raiders from relocating to Las Vegas. Featured Stories: https://soundcloud.com/kpfa-fm-94-1-berkeley/alameda-county-board-of-supervisors-votes-to-back-lott-groups-stadium-proposal   … Continued


In conversation with Keeanga-Yamahtta Taylor Ph.D, assistant professor of African-American studies at Princeton University and the author of the new book: “From #BlackLivesMatter to Black Liberation”—a political analysis of the Black Lives Matter movement, the history of policing and race in the United States, and divisions between the black political establishment and today’s Black Lives … Continued


author and filmmaker Greg Palast explores the roots of voter suppression and how the GOP stole the 2016 Presidential Election. Greg Palast, is a New York Times bestselling author and an investigative reporter for the BBC and the British newspaper, The Guardian. Like Michael Moore, he is also a documentary filmmaker. His new film, “The … Continued


From Climate Change to Nuclear War, Noam Chomsky Warns of Literal Threats to Our Survival; Noam Chomsky: Trump’s Victory Recalls Memories of Hitler & Fascism’s Spread Across Europe; “Welcome to the Fourth Reich”: Legendary Actor Harry Belafonte on the Election of Donald Trump; Patti Smith Dedicates Song to Oakland Fire Victims & Young People Who … Continued


From Climate Change to Nuclear War, Noam Chomsky Warns of Literal Threats to Our Survival; Noam Chomsky: Trump’s Victory Recalls Memories of Hitler & Fascism’s Spread Across Europe; “Welcome to the Fourth Reich”: Legendary Actor Harry Belafonte on the Election of Donald Trump; Patti Smith Dedicates Song to Oakland Fire Victims & Young People Who … Continued