Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. President Joe Biden meets with Pope and G20 ahead of climate talks. California lawmakers hold hearing on reforms to election recall laws. Labor advocates urge labor protections be added to Build Back Better Act. FDA approves vaccines … Continued


Hard Knock Radio

Arab American Ethnic Studies and The Culture of Despair

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We speak with the executive director of Arab Resource Organizing Center (AROC) Lara Kiswani about the fight to save Arab American ethnic studies. And later Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist, Chris Hedges explores the culture of despair. With the election over, it’s the perfect time to get the reliably candid response of one of our few great … Continued


Flashpoints Presents: A Voter Clinic Call In Pre-Election Special

Today on Flashpoints: We present a voter clinic call in special, with voting rights attorney, Bill Simpich, award-winning investigative reporter, Greg Palast, and 48 Hills founder, Tim Redmond,  focusing not on who to vote for but how to make sure your vote is counted. We will also invite listener call-ins.


Are YOU ready to vote?  The election is almost here,  and with a record number of ballot measures, lots of voters are still undecided and confused. About Health Host, Dr Will Courtenay, and guests, will examine five health-related state propositions, and three local soda tax measures. Guests:  Deborah Malbec, President of the East Bay League of Women Voters, and Pauline … Continued