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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Trump, Iran claim victory in 3-day lull in fighting, as Trump says Iran will pay for war and damages just like Venezuela; Gaza civil defense crews searching rubble for 300 missing despite lack of equipment and gear … Continued
We’ll Take an In-Depth Look at the Negative Impact Trump’s Policy is Having in this Hemisphere
Today on the show: We’ll be joined by Camilo Perez Bustillo, coordinator of the national NLG’s Task Force on the Americas. We’ll take an in-depth look at the negative impact Trump’s policy is having in this hemisphere. Cuba under extreme attack: Venezuela’s legitimate president held in the twilight zone of a US maximum security prison. … Continued
On Hard Knock Radio, host Davey D spoke with Brian Vallo, chairman of the Chaco Heritage Tribal Association, about the escalating fight to protect Chaco Canyon in New Mexico. Davey opened the conversation by noting that while people are confronting racism, displacement and political repression around the world, the continued attacks on Indigenous people in … Continued
Background Briefing – July 27, 2026
Background Briefing offers an educational approach to providing information in an era of “fake news.”
Visionary urban planners and community organizers recognize that effectively addressing the climate crisis requires drawing down carbon out of the atmosphere and sequestering it back where it belongs in natural systems. Urban forestry is a nature-based solution that simultaneously addresses the parallel crises of climate change and wealth inequality. With Brett KenCairn, Boulder city Senior … Continued
Green Street with Patti & Doug Wood – July 27, 2026
Green Street with Patti and Doug Wood is a weekly environmental health show with news and expert interviews on a broad range of issues, from fracking to fluoride, plastic pollution to PFAS, and artificial turf to wireless radiation.
What Black Feminisms for This Political Moment? Conversation with Jovelyn Richards Women’s Magazine Producer Live
Black feminism, theory, and practice have profoundly influenced contemporary feminist thought and practices in and outside the US. Women’s Magazine producers Margo Okazawa-Rey and Jovelyn Richards discuss their respective understandings of Black feminism and its relevance in these times of national and global “poly crises”. They will also pitch for support on this next to … Continued
Judge Napolitano/ Listener Feedback
Ralph speaks to Judge Andrew Napolitano about two of Ralph’s abiding concerns: the death undercount in Gaza and the impeachment of Donald Trump. Then, Ralph responds to some of your listener feedback. Judge Andrew Napolitano is a former Superior Court Judge, a syndicated columnist, and host of the Judging Freedom podcast. Judge Napolitano has taught constitutional … Continued
UpFront (Replay) – July 27, 2026
UpFront delivers a mix of local, state, and international coverage through challenging interviews, civil debates, breaking updates, and in-depth discussions with authors.
Democracy Now! (Rebroadcast) – July 27, 2026
On today’s show: Headlines “Frontlines of a Burning World”: Climate Change-Fueled “Megafires” Sweep Europe & North America “Iraq 2.0”?: Rep. Jim McGovern on Iran War, New Red Scare, Israeli War Crimes & Dem Party Divide Israeli Army & Settlers Are Working Together to “Ethnically Cleanse” West Bank: Mariam Barghouti Democracy Now! is a daily … Continued
Palestine Post w/ Khury Petersen-Smith
Joining Cat Brooks today is Khury Petersen-Smith. Khury is a Michael Ratner Middle East Fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies, where he researches U.S. empire, borders, and migration. Subscribe to our podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1637968343?to=page Get in touch: [email protected] Follow us on socials @LawAndDis: https://twitter.com/LawAndDis; https://www.instagram.com/lawanddis/ Law & Disorder exposes the cracks in our … Continued
Russia’s War in Ukraine; Plus, Corona Calls
00:08 — John Feffer is Director of Foreign Policy in Focus. 00:33 — Dr. John Swartzberg, clinical professor emeritus of infectious diseases at UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health.
Democracy Now! – July 27, 2026
On today’s show: Headlines “Frontlines of a Burning World”: Climate Change-Fueled “Megafires” Sweep Europe & North America “Iraq 2.0”?: Rep. Jim McGovern on Iran War, New Red Scare, Israeli War Crimes & Dem Party Divide Israeli Army & Settlers Are Working Together to “Ethnically Cleanse” West Bank: Mariam Barghouti Democracy Now! is a daily … Continued
Background Briefing (Monday, 5am) – July 27, 2026
On today’s briefing: Trump’s Latest Attack on Our Good Neighbor to the North We begin with Friday’s opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Canada and the U.S. which Trump delayed, then after boycotting the ceremony, slapped a 50% tariff on Canada. Joining us to discuss Trump’s stupid and unnecessary war with our good … Continued
Setting the Standard 2 – July 27, 2026
A mix of la raza, reggae, jazz and politically conscious music.
Setting the Standard – July 27, 2026
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