Economic Update

Marx’s Key Insight: Capitalism’s Surplus

The central concept of Marx’s contribution to a critical understanding of the capitalist economic system – the entry point into his distinctive analysis – is “the surplus.” Today’s show is devoted to making clear (1) what the surplus is, (2) how and why the surplus is central to understanding capitalism’s key features, and (3) how … Continued


Cover to Cover: Jovelyn's Bistro

Welcome Author Paul O’ Conner to Jovelyn’s Bistro, on Cover to Cover

Join us in conversation as we discuss “The Missing Child” Author Paul O’ Connor. A Sealed Envelope Sent Him Searching: Former Journalism Professor Reconstructs Mother’s Hidden Past Most families possess stories that were never fully told. Retired journalist and former journalism professor Paul T. O’Connor believes many of those stories can still be recovered and … Continued


Does summer leave you feeling overstimulated instead of energized? If the season’s bright, social pace feels more draining than restorative, you’re not alone. Join Renée Camila for an exploration of the herbs that help us find grounding, offer gentle protection, calm overwhelm, and awaken resilience so you can move through summer with greater ease, presence, … Continued


One thousand days have passed since Israel’s continuing genocide in Gaza began. More than 73,000 Palestinians have been confirmed killed, according to the Gaza health ministry — an average of about 73 per day. This conservative estimate does not include indirect deaths from disease, malnutrition, lack of clean water and other outcomes of the genocide. … Continued


UpFront (Replay)

Hamas Dissolves Governance of Gaza; Plus, Supreme Court Allows TPS Ending for Syrians and Haitians; And, Revived Push to Municipalize San Francisco Power System

00:08 — Muhannad Ayyash is Professor of Sociology at Mount Royal University in Calgary and Policy Analyst at Al-Shabaka 00:33 — Ali Tarokh is Director of Development & Communications at Syrian Community Network and adjunct professor at Loyola University. 00:45 — Tim Redmond, founder of 48hills. Tim Redmond has been a political and investigative reporter in San Francisco … Continued


UpFront

Hamas Dissolves Governance of Gaza; Plus, Supreme Court Allows TPS Ending for Syrians and Haitians; And, Revived Push to Municipalize San Francisco Power System

00:08 — Muhannad Ayyash is Professor of Sociology at Mount Royal University in Calgary and Policy Analyst at Al-Shabaka 00:33 — Ali Tarokh is Director of Development & Communications at Syrian Community Network and adjunct professor at Loyola University. 00:45 — Tim Redmond, founder of 48hills. Tim Redmond has been a political and investigative reporter … Continued


Democracy Now!

Democracy Now! – July 7, 2026

On today’s show: Headlines Report from Tehran: Millions Attend Ali Khamenei’s Funeral Amid Widespread Sense of Victory in War Calls Grow for Israel to Release Dr. Hussam Abu Safiya; U.S. Doctor Says “Nobody Is Safe” in Gaza Hamas Renouncing Rule Over Gaza Signals Commitment to Ceasefire Despite Israeli Attacks: Amjad Iraqi Democracy Now! is a … Continued


This week we feature the long awaited interview with Turkish experimental artist Huma Utku which was done this Spring from her home near Izmir, Turkiye.  For those of you unfamiliar, we have been covering this artist for some time, but not to this depth.  This interview provides insights into her musical journey from a teenager … Continued


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