Special Broadcast
The Bonnie Simmons Show / The Hear and Now Fund Drive Special – February 14, 2013
This Valentine’s Day Fund Drive special includes a “crazy wisdom” visit from Wes “Scoop” Nisker, in-studio performance interviews with singer-songwriters David Bromberg and Dirk Hamilton, and lots of love songs (from various perspectives) as Bonnie Simmons and Derk Richardson combine shows and conspire to get you to make a pledge of support to KPFA.
Bookwaves – February 14, 2013
George Saunders, author of the best-selling short story collection, “Tenth of December,” is interviewed by Richard Wolinsky. Copies of “Tenth of December” are available to subscribers during this program as part of the February Fund Drive. An extended version of this interview can be found at www.bookwaves.com, and the rest of the interview will be … Continued
Fund Drive Special – February 14, 2013
The Healthy Brain Kit
State of the Union Address Coverage – February 12, 2013
President Obama delivers the first State of the Union Address of his second presidential term. Host Ian Masters, host of KPFK’s “Background Briefing”, and Kimberly King, co-host of KPFK’s “Beautiful Struggle,” will discuss the speech with an array of experts. Invited guests include Congresswoman Barbara Lee. KPFA’s broadcast airs from 6 – 8 pm.
Night Magic Undercurrents Special – February 12, 2013 at 2:00am
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The First Annual Black Media Appreciation Night. – February 6, 2013
Independent Black journalists from across the Bay celebrate the contributions to the socio-political and cultural well-being of the Bay’s Black population. KPFA broadcasters were given awards during the ceremony including Walter Turner, JR Valrey, Greg Bridges, and Davey D.
The Week Start Here—Award Winning Poet, Spoken Word Artist, Author, Educator, Nikki Giovanni – February 3, 2013
Producer/Host Veronica Faisant in conversation with venerable Poet, Educator, Author, Nikki Giovanni. In this, the 150th anniversary of the Emancipation Proclamation, Nikki shares her unique perspective on whether African Americans are truly free and what, as a race, we have achieved since 1863. Open phone lines.