we speak with former lifer, Sabir Lockett about how he gained his freedom, transformed his life and became a freedom fighter and advocate. And later Graal Swartz of Soul Mechanix stops by to discuss Black music and the band’s upcoming event.


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Urban Shield and Miko Marks

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we speak with Sharif Zakout, a Youth facilitator for the Arab Resource and Organizing Center (AROC) about Berkeley’s City Council decision to continue with Urban Shield. Later we sit down with country soul artist Miko Marks.


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The US Occupation of S. Korea

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we speak with Marie Choi and I.O. Sunwoo, members of HOBAK about the Terminal High Altitude Defense (THAAD) program, the political climate in South Korea and the growing resistance movement against US influence in the South. And later Poor News Network provides us with a report.


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A Political Climate of Hate

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We talk with political expert, Dr.  James Taylor about recent shooting in Washington DC and current political climate in the United States. And later we speak with film director Kali Oray about SF Black Film Festival which is celebrating its 19th year.