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Larry Bensky, May 1st, 1937 ~ May 19th, 2024

Larry Bensky, veteran broadcaster at KPFA, passed away Sunday, May 19th, 2024 at the age of 87. Larry was best known as the national affairs correspondent for Pacifica Radio from 1987 to 1998. Larry covered numerous national and international events for Pacifica, including the Iran–Contra hearings in 1987, the confirmation hearings for four Supreme Court … Continued

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International Court of Justice Ruling Orders Israel to Cease Rafah Offensive

UpFront

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0:08 — Kenneth Roth is a Visiting Professor at the Princeton School for Public and International Affairs, previously executive director of Human Rights Watch. 0:20 — Louis Charbonneau is the United Nations director at Human Rights Watch.  0:33 — George Bisharat, Professor Emeritus at University of California College of Law, San Francisco. His research and … Continued

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American Madness

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  Our mental health care system is broken. There aren’t enough psychiatric hospital beds, psychiatrists, therapists, safe out patient facilities, good follow up care, or housing for people with mental illness. Too often care isn’t coordinated, and many mentally ill people wind up on the streets or in prison. Join Nurse Rona and her guest, … Continued

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The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – May 31, 2024 Trump addresses hush money trial convictions, paints himself as victim.

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Trump addresses hush money trial convictions, paints himself as victim. President Biden lays out Israeli 3 point Gaza ceasefire proposal. Texas Supreme Court rejects challenge to state’s near total abortion ban. Mexican elections this weekend likely to … Continued

Soo… (Songs to Obsess Over & Over)

Soo… (Songs to Obsess Over & Over) – March 2024

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Songs to Obsess Over and Over… By Mike Biggz – KPFA Interim Music Director   Iibibio Sound Machine – “Pull The Rope” (Merge Records) Ibibio Sound Machine, the incredible London based dance outfit led by singer Eno Williams and multi-instrumentalist Max Grunhard, return with their latest single, the hypnotic dancefloor banger, “Pull the Rope”. Ibibio … Continued

Setting the Standard

Setting the Standard – June 3, 2024

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Setting the Standard has been around 8-10 years, and was originally started by Maya Rise. We kept it going, and continues to evolve into many platforms. We are a all volunteer crew, and bring you information, poetry, music, and much more. You can tune in online at kpfa.org or on the radio at 94.1fm KPFA, … Continued

Full Circle

Full Circle – May 31, 2024

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Full Circle
Your cultural affairs radio magazine, produced by members and graduates of the First Voice Apprenticeship Program right here in Huichin, in that part of occupied Ohlone Territory known as Berkeley, California.

Talk-It-Out Radio

Talk-It-Out Radio – May 31, 2024

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A how-to and what-to-do program where skilled hosts welcome guests and callers to practice empathy, mindfulness, and effective communication. Do you want tools for connection, conflict resolution, and compassion for self and others? We explore skills, knowledge and resources to empower you to connect across differences.
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June 3 2024

Rebel Airwaves: KPFA history with Liam O’Donoghue, Monday, June 3rd, 2024

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Please join KPFA at The Shotgun Players Playhouse in Berkeley on Monday, June 3rd at 7:00 PM when Liam O’Donoghue brings a sweeping history of KPFA as a rebel broadcaster, when he presents Rebel Airwaves: Exploring KPFA’s History. This live and in-person performance is certain to delight not only fans of East Bay Yesterday, but...

June 29 2024

Urban Foraging – The Unnatural History of Golden Gate Park In-Person Event + Book

In-Person Event • Urban Foraging + Book

KPFA

Join Maria Finn, author of the recently published cookbook, Forage. Gather. Feast., and her truffle dog, Flora Jayne, for a stroll on Saturday, June 29th, 10 am -12 pm in Golden Gate Park in SF. A copy of the book will be sent to all who sign up for the event. Learn about the flora...