Flashpoints – December 20, 2023
An award winning front-line investigative news magazine, that focuses on human, civil and workers right, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein.
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In Conversation with Thandisizwe Chimurenga (Encore)
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Davey D speaks with journalist Thandisizwe Chimurenga about her latest book, Some of Us Are Brave (Volume 1): Interviews and Conversations with Sistas in Life and Struggle. Hard Knock Radio is a drive-time Hip-Hop talk show on KPFA (94.1fm @ 4-5 pm Monday-Friday), a community radio station without corporate underwriting, hosted by Davey D and … Continued
Background Briefing – December 20, 2023
Netanyahu and Putin Drag Out Their Wars That Hurt Biden to Bring Back Trump We begin with the wars in Gaza and Ukraine that have become political burdens for Biden as they drag on with the two most destructive and despicable figures on the world stage, Netanyahu and Putin, wanting to prolong the wars to … Continued
Education Today – December 20, 2023
Education Today is a radio show hosted by Kitty Kelly Epstein that alternates weekly and airs on Odd weeks.
Our World As We See It – December 20, 2023
A weekly talk show produced by Oakland School for the Arts high school broadcast students, Our World As We See It will focus on local and world issues giving a fresh youthful perspective on how to create change.
East Bay Yesterday – December 20, 2023
This series explores stories of culture, politics and nature from Oakland, Berkeley and other towns throughout Alameda and Contra Costa counties.
Insights from two scholars who had books published in 2023: Thomas Wheatland, discussing his rereleased book about the Frankfurt School, the influential grouping of radical thinkers that included Herbert Marcuse and Walter Benjamin, and Juliet Hooker, expounding on aspects of her new book about race relations and political loss that weren’t addressed in last month’s … Continued
Developers threaten African-American businesses and community
Local African-American hero, Geoffrey Pete, packed Oakland City Hall chambers last night with supporters concerned about the threat of a wealthy developer’s high rise project. Hear the details of what’s happening to the African-American community and African-American businesses as a result of developers pushing into Oakland.
Stop Cop City RICO Updates
As Ayla King’s speedy trial on RICO charges stemming from the Stop Cop City movement finish jury selection, Bursts speaks to an NLG lawyer in NC about speedy trials and Silver speaks with Matt of ACPC about media coverage and jury selection
Guest: James Risen is a two-time Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and author. Throughout his career, Risen’s explosive investigative reporting has triggered a series of political firestorms. Among his best-selling books are State of War: The Secret History of the CIA and the Bush Administration; Pay Any Price: Greed, Power and Endless War; and his latest, The Last Honest Man: The CIA, the FBI, … Continued