Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. House Democrats form commission to investigate deadly January 6th U.S. Capitol attack. President Joe Biden announces new measures to combat climate change and fight wildfires. Day 3 of climate actions at U.S. Capitol, indigenous activists blockade White … Continued


Flashpoints

Greg Palast Returns For Another Election Crimes Bulletin

Today on the Show: A major witness in the United States’ Department of Justice case against Julian Assange has admitted to fabricating key accusations in the indictment against the Wikileaks founder: Also investigative news bloodhound, Greg Palast battling it out with the vote bandits in Georgia: And we’re honored to feature an extended interview with … Continued


Continuation of our conversation with Melissa May Borja, Ph.D., about the Virulent Hate Project, an interdisciplinary research initiative that studies anti-Asian racism and Asian American activism during the COVID-19 pandemic. A new report from the project focuses on the nature of anti-Asian racism reported by the news media in 2020. Forthcoming reports will analyze Asian … Continued


UpFront PM

UpFront PM – June 30, 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.


Talkies

MICHAEL KLARE

Cold War ll,  is being actively pursued by the usual suspects in U.S. and world governments: the famed military-industrial complex—this time with China.  Peace and World Security Studies expert Michael Klare shares his concerns, and hopes.Hosted by Kris Welch.