KPFA - UpFront

KPFA
undefined
May 11, 2023 • 60min

Fund Drive Special with Malcolm Harris

0:08 — Malcolm Harris is the author of Palo Alto: A History of California, Capitalism, and the World The post Fund Drive Special with Malcolm Harris appeared first on KPFA.
undefined
May 10, 2023 • 60min

Fund Drive Special with David Harvey

0:08 — David Harvey,  Distinguished Professor of anthropology and geography at the Graduate Center of the City University of New York. The post Fund Drive Special with David Harvey appeared first on KPFA.
undefined
May 9, 2023 • 60min

Fund Drive Special with John Perlin

0:08 — John Perlin, is a visiting scholar at the UC Santa Barbara Physics Department. His latest book is A Forest Journey: The Role of Trees in the Fate of Civilization. The post Fund Drive Special with John Perlin appeared first on KPFA.
undefined
May 8, 2023 • 60min

Russia’s War in Ukraine; Plus, Covid call-ins with Dr. Swartzberg

0:08 – John Feffer (@johnfeffer), Director of Foreign Policy in Focus discusses the latest developments from Russia’s war in Ukraine. 0:33 – Dr. John Swartzberg, clinical professor emeritus of infectious diseases at UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health joins us to answer listeners’ COVID questions. The post Russia’s War in Ukraine; Plus, Covid call-ins with Dr. Swartzberg appeared first on KPFA.
undefined
May 5, 2023 • 60min

Yasmin El-Rifae on her book “Radius: a Feminist Revolution”

0:08 — Yasmin El-Rifae is a London-based writer and editor. She is also a co-producer of the Palestine Festival of Literature. Her debut book is “Radius: a Story of Feminist Revolution” The post Yasmin El-Rifae on her book “Radius: a Feminist Revolution” appeared first on KPFA.
undefined
May 4, 2023 • 60min

Federal Reserve Hikes Rates to Highest since 2007; CA Reparations Task Force Recommendations; Plus, “The Siege” Brings Palestinian History to the Stage

0:08 — J.W. Mason,  associate professor of economics at John Jay College, and a fellow at the Roosevelt Institute. 0:20 — Kamilah Moore, an attorney who Chairs the California Reparations Task Force.  0:33 — Nabil Al-Raee, is the director of “The Siege.” He was born and raised in the Palestinian refugee camp Al-Arroub. He joined Theatre Day Productions in the 1990s and the Freedom Theatre in 2007. Abdulrahim Harara, is Palestinian born and raised in SF. He is the Artistic Director of Jerusalem Boxing Club. The post Federal Reserve Hikes Rates to Highest since 2007; CA Reparations Task Force Recommendations; Plus, “The Siege” Brings Palestinian History to the Stage appeared first on KPFA.
undefined
May 3, 2023 • 60min

Collapse of First Republic Bank; CNA Striking John Muir Behavioral Health; Plus, Sudan Update

0:08 — David Dayen is the executive editor of The American Prospect. His most recent book is Monopolized: Life in the Age of Corporate Power 0: 25 — Sara Starr-Cho is a registered nurse at Behavioral Health Center in Concord and a member of California Nurses Association.  0:33 — Zachariah Mampilly is a professor at the Marxe School of Public and International Affairs at Baruch College. He is the author of Rebel Rulers: Insurgent Governance and Civilian Life during War.   The post Collapse of First Republic Bank; CNA Striking John Muir Behavioral Health; Plus, Sudan Update appeared first on KPFA.
undefined
May 2, 2023 • 60min

“Dream House” by Carmen Maria Machado; Plus, Migrant Caravan from Tapachula arrives in Mexico City

0:08 — Carmen Maria Machado, author of “Dream House,” a memoir bending genres and perspectives, about her experience with abuse during a same-sex relationship. 0:33 — Oscar A. Chacón is a co-founder and executive director of Alianza Americas.  Katerina Linos, Law Professor at UC Berkeley and host of the podcast “Borderlines” The post “Dream House” by Carmen Maria Machado; Plus, Migrant Caravan from Tapachula arrives in Mexico City appeared first on KPFA.
undefined
May 1, 2023 • 60min

Russia’s War in Ukraine; Plus, Covid call-ins with Dr. Swartzberg

0:08 – John Feffer (@johnfeffer), Director of Foreign Policy in Focus discusses the latest developments from Russia’s war in Ukraine. 0:33 – Dr. John Swartzberg, clinical professor emeritus of infectious diseases at UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health joins us to answer listeners’ COVID questions. The post Russia’s War in Ukraine; Plus, Covid call-ins with Dr. Swartzberg appeared first on KPFA.
undefined
Apr 28, 2023 • 60min

“BIRTH” offers intimate look at maternal healthcare in the United State

0:08 — Rebecca Grant has reported on maternal health justice for the past decade, with work appearing in New York magazine, Marie Claire, The Guardian, and more. Her latest book is BIRTH: Three Mothers, Nine Months, and Pregnancy in America.  The post “BIRTH” offers intimate look at maternal healthcare in the United State appeared first on KPFA.

The AI-powered Podcast Player

Save insights by tapping your headphones, chat with episodes, discover the best highlights - and more!
App store bannerPlay store banner
Get the app