We continue are roundtable discussion of around a look back of 2021. We assembled journalists, activists, and organizers from all over the country to have an in-depth discussion about things that transpired in 2021 and what to expect in 2022. Our guests include Eric K. Arnold of Oaklandside, Nora Barrows-Friedman of The Electronic Intifada, Tim … Continued


UpFront PM

UpFront PM – December 29, 2021

UpFront delivers a mix of local, state, and international coverage through challenging interviews, civil debates, breaking updates, and in-depth discussions with authors. UpFront PM is the afternoon edition of UpFront. Pitch us at upfront@kpfa.org.


Program guests’ insights sometimes have to be left out of the final, edited interviews because of time constraints. This potpourri of previously unaired remarks addresses colonial-era policing in New York City (Ben Brucato); the expansive nature of police power (Mark Neocleous); grand juries as a tool of state repression (Michael Staudenmaier); James Baldwin’s criticisms of … Continued