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DR Congo’s Catastrophic Ebola Outbreak & the Links to its History of Colonialism and Extractivism

05.27.26 - 8:00amWe speak with Maurice Carney about the Ebola situation in the Democratic Republic of Congo and the history of colonialism and extractivism. The World Health Organization is warning that the East of the country is at the center of a “catastrophic collision of disease and conflict” with the Ebola outbreak in Ituri province outpacing the … Continued

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Latin America’s influence on Pope Leo • the Cultural Marxist conspiracy

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05.28.26 - 12:00pmGreg Grandin, author of this article, on how his time in Peru shaped Pope Leo • AJA Woods, author of The Cultural Marxism Conspiracy, on how the right sees the Frankfurt School as the root of modern decay

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Bookwaves/Artwaves – May 28, 2026: John Lanchester, British Novelist and Essayist

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05.28.26 - 1:00pmBritish novelist and essayist John Lanchester discusses his latest novel, "Look What You Made Me Do," a satirical psychological thriller, along with his essays on Artificial Intelligence and generation gaps. Also: Reviews of "Pictures from Home' at Marin Theatre through May 31st and "Dracula, A Feminist Revenge Fantasy, Really" at San Francisco Playhouse through June 27th. Produced and hosted by Richard Wolinsky.

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House passes War Powers resolution to stop Iran war; Votes being counted for CA governor, other races – June 3, 2026

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06.03.26 - 6:00pmComprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. House passes War Powers resolution to stop Iran war, as US and Iran continue trading “retaliatory” strikes; CA Governor’s elections show Becerra (D), Hilton (R), Steyer leading, votes still being counted; Becerra ahead in governor race, Hilton … Continued

Soo… (Songs to Obsess Over & Over)

Songs to Obsess Over & Over… April 2026 Edition

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04.28.26 - 3:57pmSongs to Obsess Over & Over April 2026 Casual – Making of The Mad Rapper (Hiero Imperium) Rap God and Town legend, Casual, of the mighty Hieroglyphics Crew is over 30 years deep in the game now. Upon releasing his latest studio album, Black Magic, Casual shows that not only has he not lost a … Continued

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06.04.26 - 10:00am

The Stakes – June 4, 2026

The Stakes breaks down the 2026 political landscape. Hosted by Teresa Wierzbianska and Scott Baba, this KPFA News show delivers analysis of national, state, and local races and policy battles. Thursdays at 10 a.m.

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06.04.26 - 9:00am

Democracy Now! (Rebroadcast) – June 4, 2026

On today’s show: Headlines Voices from Delaney Hall: Family and Community Members Demand Release of Loved Ones from ICE Jail Far-Right Leaders, Including Ex-CBP Chief Greg Bovino, Convene in Portugal for “Remigration Summit” “Notes from an ICE Chaser”: Tracking Trump’s Mass Deportation Campaign on the Ground Pulitzer Prize-Winning Historian Ada Ferrer on Cuba’s Crisis, U.S. … Continued

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06.04.26 - 8:00am

Ancestral Healing from Syria to the Sinai

We’re joined today by author Layla K Feghali to talk about cultural ties and survival to earth-based knowledge. Layla K Feghali is a Lebanese ethnobotanist, sovereignty steward, and cultural worker and the author of he Land in Our Bones: Plantcestral Herbalism and Healing Cultures from Syria to the Sinai. It is a layered history of … Continued

Law & Disorder

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06.04.26 - 7:00am

UpFront – June 4, 2026

UpFront delivers a mix of local, state, and international coverage through challenging interviews, civil debates, breaking updates, and in-depth discussions with authors.

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