Transitions On Traditions – July 13, 2026
A Soul-sonic rhapsody of word, sound and power that comes your way Monday nights. Hosted and produced by Greg Bridges.
This episode of Africa Today features historian Gerald Horne in a discussion of The New York Times‘ 1619 Project, examining its effort to reframe U.S. history through the legacy of slavery, the debate it sparked among scholars, and its broader historical significance. A weekly news program providing information and analysis about Africa and the African … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. No Body Cameras, Few Answers: Second Fatal ICE Shooting in a Week Record Heat Fuels Deadly Wildfires Across Europe Unpaid Health Workers Strike as Congo’s Ebola Outbreak Worsens Newsom Signs Housing Reform Bill to Cut Costs and … Continued
Flashpoints – July 13, 2026
Today on show: A special extended report on the Situation in Cuba as the US continues to tighten the screws on the Cuba revolution. We’ll be Joined by Gloria LaRiva just backed from the US embargoed Nation. We rebroadcast our interview with the legendary Dolores Huerta, co-founder of the United Farmworkers. An award winning front-line … Continued
Hard Knock Radio – July 13, 2026
Hard Knock Radio is a drive-time Hip-Hop talk show on KPFA (94.1fm @ 4-5 pm Monday-Friday), a community radio station without corporate underwriting, hosted by Davey D and Anita Johnson.
Background Briefing – July 13, 2026
On today’s briefing: How to Heal Democratic Divisions as Carville Blames Bernie Sanders for Hillary’s Loss and “Left Wing Idiots” of Today For Jeopardizing Senate Must-Wins in Maine and Michigan We begin Democratic fratricide ahead of a must-win election if we are to prevent a fascist takeover of the country by a criminal insurrectionist busily … Continued
What if there are ways to sustainably harvest protein and nutritious vegetables from the seas in ways that restore coastlines, local economies, produces abundant food, and sequesters vast amounts of carbon dioxide? Pathfinding ocean farmer Bren Smith has cultivated a breakthrough method of near-shore aquaculture called 3-D Ocean Farming, which has the potential to transform … Continued
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
Lisa Dettmer talks to Stop AI members/ and to 3 directors of films at SF Jewish Film Festival
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
Israel: What Went Wrong?
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
US and Iran Back in War; Plus, Corona Calls
00:08 — Omid Memarian is the Director of Communications at DAWN and also serves as the organization’s Senior Iran Analyst. He has previously worked as a journalist and human rights professional. 00:33 — Dr. John Swartzberg, clinical professor emeritus of infectious diseases at UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health. UpFront delivers a mix of local, … Continued
Democracy Now! (Rebroadcast) – July 13, 2026
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
US and Iran Back in War; Plus, Corona Calls
00:08 — Omid Memarian is the Director of Communications at DAWN and also serves as the organization’s Senior Iran Analyst. He has previously worked as a journalist and human rights professional. 00:33 — Dr. John Swartzberg, clinical professor emeritus of infectious diseases at UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health.
Democracy Now! – July 13, 2026
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
Background Briefing (Monday, 5am) – July 13, 2026
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
Setting the Standard 2 – July 13, 2026
A mix of la raza, reggae, jazz and politically conscious music.
Setting the Standard – July 13, 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