Multinational food companies focus almost exclusively on production and profit. Under this system, plenty of food is produced, but because of this system, billions of people around the world remain food insecure, our resources are being depleted, and our climate is suffering. This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about the public health costs associated with … Continued
This Monday on KPFA’s Women’s Magazine Lisa Dettmer will talk to Wynd Kaufman and Valerie Sizemore from the local grassroots group Stop AI about the existential threat that AI poses to our existence. Stop AI is a very committed group of local activists who are willing to put their bodies on the line as they seek … Continued
Imagine, as a journalist or activist, trying to access your bank accounts and mysteriously finding them frozen. Debanking — when financial institutions close the accounts of those flagged as problematic, including at the behest of the government – appears to be growing. Civil liberties advocate Rainey Reitman, cofounder of the Freedom of the Press Foundation, … Continued
On today’s show: Ralph speaks to historian Omer Bartov about his new book “Israel: What Went Wrong?” with special guest, international law expert Bruce Fein. Bruce Fein is a Constitutional scholar and an expert on international law. Mr. Fein was Associate Deputy Attorney General under Ronald Reagan and he is the author of Constitutional Peril: The … Continued
UpFront delivers a mix of local, state, and international coverage through challenging interviews, civil debates, breaking updates, and in-depth discussions with authors.
On today’s show: Headlines “Iran Is Not Going to Capitulate”: Jeremy Scahill on Renewed War, Strait of Hormuz & More Lindsey Graham “Never Met a War of Aggression He Didn’t Passionately Back”: Jeremy Scahill “Disgraceful”: Rashid Khalidi Slams Israeli Attacks on Journalists, Detention of Rep. Ro Khanna U.S. Plans “Illegal Embassy” in Jerusalem on Land … Continued
On Today’s show, we bring fresh analysis on the ongoing war in Gaza, escalating regional tensions, and the latest developments in U.S. policy toward Israel and Palestine. Zeiad Abbas Shamrouch is the Executive Director of the Middle East Children’s Alliance (MECA), a Palestinian filmmaker, journalist, educator, and longtime advocate for Palestinian children and refugees. He … Continued
UpFront delivers a mix of local, state, and international coverage through challenging interviews, civil debates, breaking updates, and in-depth discussions with authors.
On today’s show: Headlines “Iran Is Not Going to Capitulate”: Jeremy Scahill on Renewed War, Strait of Hormuz & More Lindsey Graham “Never Met a War of Aggression He Didn’t Passionately Back”: Jeremy Scahill “Disgraceful”: Rashid Khalidi Slams Israeli Attacks on Journalists, Detention of Rep. Ro Khanna U.S. Plans “Illegal Embassy” in Jerusalem on Land … Continued
On today’s briefing: We Have A Fascist in the White House and the Only Democrat Trying to Stop His Second Coup is Marc Elias We begin with the frightening reality that the fascist in the White House who has already conducted one coup attempt against American democracy is now entirely focusing his presidency on the … Continued
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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
