The Bonnie Simmons Show – June 11, 2026
Bonnie Simmons presents a unique mix of singer/songwriter folk, rock, soul, country, and R&B.
APEX Express is a weekly magazine-style radio show featuring the voices and stories of Asians and Pacific Islanders from all corners of our community. This Pride Month—queer and trans AAPI community strength. On this episode, host Miata Tan is joined by guests from three organizations building queer AAPI community on their own terms. They … Continued
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Trump calls off Iran strikes, says agreement reached to end war. House votes down FISA extension in bipartisan rebuke of Trump’s intelligence pick. Trump administration announces effort to find unaccompanied migrant children, blames Biden for abuse. California … Continued
New Edition of the Electronic Intifada with Nora Barrows Friedman
Today on the show: A powerful new edition of the Electronic Intifada news cast with Nora Barrows Friedman; Also poems from the Genocide with Anita Barrows; And PINK NOTES our weekly collaboration with Code/Pink. Today Pink Notes hones in on the growing Dangers of Artificial Intelligence/AI. An award winning front-line investigative news magazine, that focuses … Continued
In the first of a new series of conversations on Black-Asian solidarity, Hard Knock Radio host Davey D sat down with Los Angeles-based artist and activist Eileen Lei, veteran community organizer David Monkawa of PANNA, and community leader Danny Park, whose family-owned market in Downtown Los Angeles has become a hub for neighborhood engagement. Together, … Continued
Background Briefing – June 11, 2026
On today’s briefing: Trump Tries To Spin His Way Out of a Defeat and the End of U.S. Hegemony in the Persian Gulf We begin with Trump threatening to bomb Iran tonight then reversing himself suddenly claiming “the highest level of Iranian leadership” has approved something that the US, Israel, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Qatar, Turkey, … Continued
Never Give Up
Visionary Activist Show June 11 #KPFA 2 pm pt/KPFK JUNE 12 – wee hours &1 pm pt “Never Give Up” Caroline joined by fellow entheo*anarcho*bardic ally Seán Pádraig O’Donoghue for the Mythic News of Now: Graham Platner, Flamingo Revolution, the astounding Knicks Game… Trickster miracle via never give up. Seán Pádraig O’Donoghue is a … Continued
Jeff Griffith-Perham is the curator of a retrospective “A Complete Stanley Kubrick” at Berkeley Art Museum/Pacific Film Archive (BAMPFA), running from June 12 through August 30, 2026. He is interviewed by host Richard Wolinsky. In this interview, each of Kubrick’s films are discussed, along with ideas about Kubrick’s antiwar viewpoint, his working process and his place in film history. (Photo from The Shining courtesy BAMPFA).
Against money, hating theory
J.W. Mason and Arjun Jayadev, authors of Against Money, explain that curious stuff and enumerate its problems • Moira Weigel explains why the right hates Theory (October article here)
This Way Out celebrates Pride Month with a special look at the power of visibility, community, and resistance.
Then, This Way Out visits Los Angeles’ historic Founders Metropolitan Community Church for the unveiling of the Rainbow Liberation Steps, a permanent public art installation honoring LGBTQ+ freedom and liberation. The dedication ceremony features community leaders, activists, faith leaders, and members of the congregation reflecting on the continuing struggle for equality and inclusion.
Some shows renew — or, if I’m honest, restore — my faith in this effort. Neuroscientist Matthias Gruber’s research was hugely influential on my entry to this field. When we spoke, I learned our original stories were more entwined than I knew. “I actually still remember our first encounter,” he said, “You gave me one … Continued
The Stakes – June 11, 2026
On today’s show: Maine, South Carolina, Nevada, and North Dakota all held primaries this week. And in California, PLOT TWISTS in the Los Angeles mayor’s race. We speak with online disinformation expert Dr. Renée DiResta about the “red mirage” and how election narratives spread online. And we’ll talk with political scientist Todd Shaw about the … Continued
UpFront (Replay) – June 11, 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) – June 11, 2026
On today’s show: Headlines “They Have Never Faced an Adversary Like Iran”: Rami Khouri on Latest U.S.-Iran Strikes “World Cup of Exclusion”: Games Begin Amid U.S. Visa Restrictions, High Ticket Costs & Iran War World Cup Kicks Off in Mexico Amid Protests Against Austerity and Forced Disappearances “Keep the Game Beautiful”: Why ICE Crackdown & … Continued
On today’s show, the Karmelo Anthony verdict and sentencing and its reverberation through the Black community. Then, the Buffalo Police Department is headed to trial for placing hundreds of checkpoints in Black & Brown communities leading to thousands of unconstitutional stops. Also and update on the Oakland Police Commission; plus celebrating Caribbean-American heritage month! We … Continued
World Cup Kick-Offs Today Alongside Protests; Plus Inflation Rises; Ongoing Coverage of Iran-U.S. Tensions Escalating; And Coalition of Homelessness Combating SF Mayor’s Homelessness Rates
00:08 — Steve Fisher is an investigative reporter based in Mexico City who focuses on security and immigration. 00:20 — Dean Baker is a senior economist at the Center for Economic and Policy Research. 00:33 — Arang Keshavarzian is Professor in the Department of Middle Eastern & Islamic Studies at New York University. 00:45 — … Continued
Democracy Now! – June 11, 2026
On today’s show: Headlines “They Have Never Faced an Adversary Like Iran”: Rami Khouri on Latest U.S.-Iran Strikes “World Cup of Exclusion”: Games Begin Amid U.S. Visa Restrictions, High Ticket Costs & Iran War World Cup Kicks Off in Mexico Amid Protests Against Austerity and Forced Disappearances “Keep the Game Beautiful”: Why ICE Crackdown & … Continued
Background Briefing (5am) – June 11, 2026
On today’s briefing: Trump’s Plan to Destroy US Intelligence and Steal the Next Election We begin with Trump’s determination to destroy American Intelligence by placing an ignorant thug in charge of the ODNI who will have access to all of the nation’s secrets which will be manipulated and weaponized against Trump’s enemies at the same … Continued
Non-fiction Music – June 11, 2026
A mix of jazz, folk, blues and more with Joel Sachs.
LoveSoul with Al Glenn – June 11, 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!