Talkies – June 23, 2016
The cultural, the intellectual, the political, the spiritual—and the silly. Life as we know it, fear it, love it, question it, live it. Hosted by Kris Welch.
Talkies
11:00 AM PACIFIC TIME: FRIDAYS
What’s in the news, what’s behind what’s in the news, what’s not in the news that should be in the news—and who’s doing what about it, here and now. Celebration and support from our vibrant, diverse community. Hosted by Kris Welch.
How the new working class will transform America
America’s post-hardhat working class: Chipotle and KFC, luggage screeners, child and eldercare workers—the difficult challenges and dynamic potential of today’s workforce. PLUS: SF Mime Troupe 2016 Summer season! With host Kris Welch.
Talkies – June 21, 2016
The cultural, the intellectual, the political, the spiritual—and the silly. Life as we know it, fear it, love it, question it, live it. Hosted by Kris Welch.
China from the inside! Scoop! Summer Crafts Fair!
Gail Pellett has worked for Bill Moyers, the News Hour, KPFA—and Radio Beijing. She’ll join us to talk about her memoir of China. PLUS Scoop Nisker, with an ode to the Summer of Love. PLUS! KPFA’s Summer Crafts Fair this weekend! With host Kris Welch.
How Orlando media coverage helps Trump! Walter Mosley
Political columnist Matt Rozsa opines on the impact of media coverage of the Orlando massacre–he says it’s helping Donald Trump. PLUS: comic Negin Farsad, with her new book How To Make White People Laugh. PLUS! Walter Mosley talks about his new Easy Rawlins mystery. With host Kris Welch.
The horror in Orlando has roots in U.S. foreign policy. We speak with Rebecca Gordon, who has been documenting this harvest for decades. With host Kris Welch.
The life of Muhammad Ali has inspired millions, as an example of courage, strength, determination, and love of life. It has also inspired some serious payback. Dave Zirin opines. PLUS! a new poem from Raymond Nat Turner. And labor news from David Bacon. With host Kris Welch.
Talkies – June 8, 2016
The cultural, the intellectual, the political, the spiritual—and the silly. Life as we know it, fear it, love it, question it, live it. Hosted by Kris Welch.
California primary voting is TODAY—who are you voting for? Call in and make your case. PLUS: the growing significance of the Latino vote: will Trump be good for turn-out? With host Kris Welch.
Bay Area Book Festival! Jose Ruiz!
This weekend hosts the wild and wonderful Bay Area Book Festival. We’ll identify the highlights. PLUS: Jose Ruiz, KPFA World Music producer/host, celebrates Bobi Cespedes celebrating Celia Cruz—can’t get much hotter! Hosted by Kris Welch.