Radio is a medium with extraordinary propagandistic power — seductively transmitting ideas into the quotidian intimacy of one’s home and life. That power and potential was recognized early on by the state following the First World World. It was also appreciated by opponents of war, including the anarchist pacifists who founded KPFA Radio and the … Continued
Twenty years ago, Against the Grain came on the air for the first time, in the midst of turmoil, protest, and impending war. In the second half of a two part retrospective, historian Iain Boal discusses the context out of which Against the Grain emerged, from the media reform, global justice, and antiwar movements at … Continued
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Bay Native Circle – February 1, 2023 Tony Gonzales interviews Jean Roach and Dr. Jose Cuellar – transcript below: The Bay Native Circle weekly program presents special guests and explores today’s Native issues, peoples, cultures, music & events with rotating hosts Morning Star Gali, Tony Gonzales, Eddie Madril and Janeen Antoine. 00:00:51 Tony Gonzales Good … Continued
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Your cultural affairs radio magazine, produced by members and graduates of the First Voice Apprenticeship Program right here in Huichin, in that part of occupied Ohlone Territory known as Berkeley, California. On tonight’s Full Circle show we share the music performances of: -The Lovelight Blues Band. This show was hosted by First Voice graduate J.C. … Continued
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Listen in this Friday at 7pm to Full Circle on @KPFA to @_DariusSimpson, @AchyObejas @achylandia @guaraguasi & @MimiTempestt @thegoddessmimi explore the power of poetry, and it’s place in revolution. These virtual kitchen conversations were inspired by Audre Lorde’s essay Poetry is not a Luxury. We’ll share live recordings from @Litquake Out Loud’s outdoor stage 10/16 … Continued
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We present audio from the Hard Knock Radio audio collection, Diggin in The Vault. Recorded interviews with Jelani Cobb, Kali Akuno, Steve Martinot, Kimberley “Goddess” Ellis, Ph.D, Danny Glover, Vanessa Diaz, Michele E. Lee, Jarad Ball, Oronike Odeleye, Michelle Mush Lee, Dr. Sumi Cho, Melissa May Borja, Ph.D and many more.
KPFA spawned the model of listener-sponsored radio and changed the world. As the station celebrates 72 years, we look back at the origins of KPFA Radio. Historian Iain Boal discusses the anarchist and pacifist politics of KPFA’s founders, many interned as conscientious objectors during WW2 and involved in the left libertarian circle around poet Kenneth … Continued
Guest: Ishmael Reed, poet, novelist, essayist, playwright, talks to us of the life and influence of Lawrence Ferlinghetti. Hosted by Kris Welch. Image: Wikimedia
On today’s show, I will be in conversation w/political satirist and activist Randy Credico on some things Roger Stone and most things Assange related.
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We celebrate the 70th Anniversary of KPFA.
