The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – July 9, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
The Genocidal Slaughter in Illegally Occupied Palestine Continues
Today on the show: The genocidal slaughter in illegally occupied Palestine continues. Our weekly segment PinkNotes/our collaboration with CodePink. We’ll feature a special report on Dr Hussam Abu Safiya, Palestinian doctor currently near death and facing a continual program of Israeli torture and starvation. Our weekly news report from the Electronic Intifada with Nora Barrows … Continued
Sports have always reflected society, but during this Hard Knock Radio conversation, host Davey D and acclaimed sports journalist Dave Zirin argued that today’s global soccer stage has become a battleground where nationalism, immigration, race, corporate influence, and international politics collide. Drawing from the latest FIFA tournament, Zirin explained that the world’s biggest sporting event cannot be … Continued
Background Briefing – July 9, 2026
Background Briefing offers an educational approach to providing information in an era of “fake news.”
Irony and Compassion
Cultivating the Craft of Complex Story-telling: Irony and Compassion Corruption and Beauty …myriad voices animating the guiding astro*mytho*politico narrative Initiating/Honoring the Wizard Mars within us all…. And the danger when we don’t. Fifa, Khomeini’s Funeral Graham Plattner Dr Safiya – July 11th global call for his release by Israel BBC: Lawyer says detained Gaza doctor … Continued
Lisa See, whose latest novel is “Daughters of the Sun and Moon,” in conversation with host Richard Wolinsky, recorded in Culver City, California on June 28, 2026. Lisa See’s best-selling books include Snow Flower and the Secret Fan, Peony in Love, China Dolls, The Island of Sea Women more recently, Lady Tan’s Circle of Women. Each novel, thus far, focuses on the role and lives of women of East Asian descent in various countries, including Korea, Japan, China and the United States. Some of the novels focus on a mystery, others take place within the context of historical events.
The private equity racket
Hettie O’Brien, author of The Asset Class, on the private equity racket—who they are, what they do
We celebrate the history and continuing activism of Dyke Marches across the U.S. with Professor Sara Angevine and voices from the streets of Washington, D.C. and Los Angeles. In the news, the U.S. Supreme Court rules against transgender student athletes, a Russian court convicts the staff of an “extremist” drag club, Republicans erase Pride Month from military recognition, and Turkish authorities arrest Pride demonstrators while blocking a cruise ship’s drag performance. And the Rainbow Rewind honors gay military pioneer Lt. Leonard Matlovich.
What is more fundamental to who we are than questions? And yet, do we know what makes a question great — or how do we do more of that? Larry Robertson’s latest book is Great Question: The Art of the Ask and Getting More of What You Really Want. With an amazingly rich array of … Continued
On today’s show, what’s next for the Maine senate race after Democratic candidate Graham Platner’s career-ending sexual assault allegations? Maine Morning Star reporter Eesha Pendharkar chimes from ground in Maine. The Supreme Court has ruled on campaign finance changes. Open Secret’s Brenden Glavin joins later in the hour. Michael Tomasky from the New Republic … Continued
Democracy Now! (Rebroadcast) – July 9, 2026
Democracy Now! is a daily national independent award-winning news program, hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez.
Law & Disorder – July 9, 2026
Law & Disorder exposes the cracks in our system, agitates for resistance and collectively builds a new world where all of us thrive. Hosted by Cat Brooks. Produced by Diana Martinez.
US and Iran Ceasefire Ends, Immediate Strikes Follow; Plus, Graham Platner is Out of Maine Senate Race After Sexual Assault Allegations
00:08 — Trita Parsi is the co-founder and executive vice president of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft. 00:33 — John Nichols is Executive Editor of the Nation
Democracy Now! – July 9, 2026
On today’s show: Headlines “A Disastrous Development”: Trita Parsi on Breakdown of U.S.-Iran Ceasefire “Demanding the Truth”: Family Wants Answers After ICE Kills Houston Dad Lorenzo Salgado Araujo Homicide by Asphyxiation: What Happened to Geraldo Lunas Campos, Who Died in a Texas ICE Jail? Albania’s Flamingo Revolution: Protests Against Kushner-Trump Luxury Resort Could Bring Down Gov’t. Democracy Now! is … Continued
Background Briefing (5am) – July 9, 2026
On today’s show: Will the War of Words Between Trump and the Iranians Lead to a Real War? We begin with the war of words between Trump and the Iranian regime which is likely to explode into a real war at any moment as Trump calls the Iranian negotiators “scum” and “They’re sick people. They’re … Continued
Non-fiction Music – July 9, 2026
A mix of jazz, folk, blues and more with Joel Sachs.
LoveSoul with Al Glenn – July 9, 2026
Enjoy sensuous bedroom soul, sexy Smooth Jazz, and scintillating social commentary with Bay Area native and longtime Classic Soul radio taste-maker and Smooth Jazz connoisseur Al Glenn. Have some before this tasty Midnight snack is all gone!