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Photo Courtesy of Media Matters for America On today’s show, Media Matters for America‘s climate and energy senior researcher Evlondo Cooper is back to discuss more of his findings from the 2023 climate coverage by corporate media or lack thereof. A new analysis from Media Matters’ Climate and Energy Program found that coverage of environmental justice stories on morning and nightly news shows on ABC, CBS, and NBC suffered a decrease in the total number of segments in 2023, airing just 9 segments about environmental impacts, regulations, or health hazards that included a mention of a socially marginalized community. This is down from 12 segments in 2022 and 19 segments in 2021. We’ll switch gears and get an education on the double hatching of cicadas from University of Connecticut professor Dr. Chris Simon. Of all the creatures that are a marker for healthy biodiversity, one of the best examples is the cicada.  This spring, two large broods of periodical cicadas—one in the Midwest that emerges every 13 years and one in the Southeast that emerges every 17 years—will come out at the same time. The post 2023 Corporate Media Climate Coverage Continued and the Double Hatching of Cicadas appeared first on KPFA.

Courtesy of Water is Love Production Team “Water is Love: Ripples of Regeneration” follows a group of young people grappling with the climate crisis while we journey around the world to share inspiring stories of regenerative ecosystem design to create water retention in communities, villages, and regions. They touch upon traditional ecological knowledge, how water makes climate, and the importance of restoring complete water cycles. Through inspiring stories from successful projects in India, Kenya, and Portugal, we aim to spark conversations and actions that contribute to a regenerative and resilient world. As we’re facing both the growing devastating impacts of climate disruption and the failure of governments to act, this film points to an often overlooked need and possibility: community-driven decentralized water management as a critical key for surviving — and thriving in — this century. Instagram:  waterislove.film   The post Water Is Love – Ripples Of Regeneration appeared first on KPFA.

Double Rainbow courtesy of Whollyh2o On today’s show, I’ll speak to Whollyh2o’s executive director Elizabeth Dougherty and newsletter content designer and editor Meghan Boyle on their latest waterhood tour and newsletter.  We’ll switch gears just a bit and speak to Portland State University Professor Dr. Jennifer Morse about watershed restorations. Walking Waterhoods tour in Dimond Park Saturday, April 6 at 11am: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/868717335937 The post Connecting to Water – Whollyh2o and Dr. Jennifer Morse appeared first on KPFA.

Atmosphere with storm clouds from space On today’s show, I speak to San Francisco Baykeepers executive director Sejal Choksi Chugh about the raw sewage the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and the City of San Francisco are allowing to be dumped into the bay.  There is an intent to sue in the works. We switch gears and speak to climate and energy senior researcher of Media Matters for America, Evlondo Cooper about their annual report on climate coverage in mainstream media. The post Raw Sewage in the Bay & Climate Coverage Stats appeared first on KPFA.

On today’s show, I spoke to two amazing climate leaders that will be featured at the 35th annual Bioneers conference.  The first one, Martin Bourque, executive director of Ecology Center and the second, Najari Smith, executive director of Rich City Rides. Bioneers Registration Link:  conference.bioneers.org Ecology Center Resource Link:  https://www.resourcefulapp.com/berkeley/   The post 35th Annual Bioneers Conference appeared first on KPFA.

On today’s show, coming back to the airwaves with some good news.  A California appeals court ruled unanimously this week that Kern County violated the law by using a flawed environmental review for its local oil and gas ordinance.  Why?  In order to fast track their oil and gas projects.  I’ll speak to Dan Ress, senior attorney for the Center on Race, Poverty & the Environment to get more info.  Then we’ll switch gears and continue the series on the demand for sustainable cotton facilitated by A Growing Culture and Cotton Diaries featuring the West African country of Benin. Link to Attorney Ann Alexander’s article:  https://www.nrdc.org/bio/ann-alexander/kern-countys-self-imposed-deja-vu Link to 5th Circuit Court of Appeals Decision:  https://biologicaldiversity.org/programs/climate_law_institute/pdfs/24-03-07-Kern-SREIR-Decision.pdf   The post Big Win In Kern County and Benin’s Sustainable Cotton Farming appeared first on KPFA.

A Rude Awakening will return on March 15, 2024.  This week’s show is preempted for special fund drive programming.   The post A Rude Awakening – Special Fund Drive Programming appeared first on KPFA.

Today’s show is preempted by a special interview with graphic novelist David F. Walker. He’ll discuss his book The Life of Frederick Douglass: A Graphic Narrative of a Slaves Journey from Bondage to Freedom. A Rude Awakening will return on March 15, 2024, with more climate and environmental justice stories.   The post Special Fund Drive Programming – Black History Month appeared first on KPFA.

A Rude Awakening will return on March 15, 2024 with more climate and environmental justice stories.  We are preempted for the fund drive.  Thanks so much for visiting! The post A Rude Awakening – Preempted for Fund Drive Return on 3/15/2024 appeared first on KPFA.

Photo of cotton courtesy of A Growing Culture Today on A Rude Awakening, I’ll speak to GRAIN’s Indonesia-based international coordinator Kartini Samon on the commodification of heirloom seeds through the UPOV – Union of Protection of New Plant Varieties.  GRAIN is bringing to light how the UPOV is trying to control seeds in the Global South and beyond. Correspondingly, we’ll switch gears in the second segment to the first of many conversations about the small-scale farmers of sustainable cotton in the Global South.  I’ll start that discussion with Rajneesh Vishwakarma, project lead at India-based organization Srijan. Srijan Annual Report 2022-23 Link:  https://online.fliphtml5.com/xebjl/guul/#p=1 Extinction Rebellion Link to Open House: http://tinyurl.com/xrsfbayarea-openhouse The post Fight for Heirloom Seeds/New Demand for Organic Cotton appeared first on KPFA.

Photo – Leonida Odongo. Haki Nawiri Africa gathering On today’s show, a profile of Kenyan climate activist, feminist and educator Leonida Odongo and her organization Haki Nawiri Afrika. The post Profile: Haki Nawiri Africa’s Leonida Odongo appeared first on KPFA.

Barbara Barrigan-Parrilla Executive Director – Restore the Delta Courtesy of Golden State Salmon Association On today’s show, founder and project manager for Valley Improvement Project Bianca Lopez continues our conversation from last week on their upcoming climate endeavors for the Modesto community.  We’ll switch gears and hear from Barbara Barrigan-Parrilla executive director for Restore the Delta and Scott Artis executive director of Golden State Salmon Association on their recent, collaborative lawsuit against the California Department of Water Resources alleging their Delta Tunnel Project violates the California Environmental Quality Act.   The post A Rude Awakening – Bianca Lopez, Barbara Barrigan-Parrilla and Scott Artis appeared first on KPFA.

Photo: Leon Kunstenaar On today’s show, I’ll speak to founder and CEO of 10Power Sandra Kwak on the upcoming Extinction Rebellion SF Bay action at Wells Fargo HQ in San Francisco on Monday.  We’ll switch gears and speak to founder and project manager of Modesto-based Valley Improvement Project on the screening of the short documentary Burning Injustice at Modesto State Theater on Saturday and then we’ll close out the show with Logan Evasco head of product at Universe on establishing a path for climate minded folks to run for office. The post Wells Fargo Action, A Climate Documentary and Climate Activist Running for Political Office appeared first on KPFA.

On today’s show, I’ll speak to the Climate Center’s Chief Operating Officer, Barry Vesser on Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed 11% decrease in the 2024-25 climate budget, we’ll switch gears and speak to climate attorney for EPIC, Matt Simmons on a recent win for the Port of Humboldt, a new offshore wind tunnel.  And, Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force’s 4th Annual Summit is happening today.  You can get the details on how to get registered at there website:  cemtf.org Photo by Shaun Dakin on Unsplash The post A Rude Awakening – CA Climate Budget Cuts and Offshore Wind in Humboldt appeared first on KPFA.

On today’s show, I’ll speak to American University Professor Dr. Dana R. Fisher on her latest publication, “Saving Ourselves:  From Climate Shocks to Climate Action” (release on 2/13/2024). Saving Ourselves: From Climate Shocks to Climate Action is now available for pre-order! Click here Saving Ourselves: From Climate Shocks to Climate Action Saving Ourselves (and American Resistance)     The post A Rude Awakening with Dr. Dana R. Fisher  appeared first on KPFA.

On today’s show, I’ll spend the hour speaking to Stacy Malkan co-founder and managing editor of U.S. Right to Know – the nonprofit public health research group, recapping 2023 and giving us a preview of what’s in store for 2024.   The post A Rude Awakening with Stacy Malkan appeared first on KPFA.

On today’s show, I’ll speak to author David Sedlak on his latest book Water for All:  Global Solutions for a Changing Climate.  We’ll switch gears and hear an excerpt from a webinar put on by A Growing Culture featuring renowned seedologist and scientist Debal Deb. The post A Rude Awakening with David Sedlak and Debal Deb appeared first on KPFA.

On today’s show, a recap of the Conference of Parties 28 with The Climate Center’s COO Barry Vesser.  We’ll switch gears and hear some good news from New Voices are Rising Program Director Mykela Patton on their recent grant receipt from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) The post A Rude Awakening with Barry Vesser and Mykela Patton appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. Listen to A Rude Awakening anytime via our community-powered KPFA Archive The post A Rude Awakening will return December 22nd appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. Listen to A Rude Awakening anytime via our community-powered KPFA Archive kpfa.org/program/a-rude-awakening The post A Rude Awakening will return December 22nd appeared first on KPFA.

On today’s show, I’ll speak to Simon de Bonviller on the new climate home buying website Augurisk.com. We’ll switch gears and speak to Anne Peterman, executive director for Global Justice Ecology Project on the latest findings with the American chestnut tree. The post A Rude Awakening with Simon de Bonviller and Anne Peterman appeared first on KPFA.

On today’s show, I’ll have a discussion with Dr. Hossein Ayazi Senior Analyst for the Global Justice Program at the Othering and Belonging Institute of UC Berkeley about their latest report and database on forced climate displacement. Read more Climate Displacement and the Right to Stay The post A Rude Awakening with Dr. Hossein Ayazi appeared first on KPFA.

On today’s show, Earthjustice is waging a battle royale against the Port of Oakland’s expansion plans. I’ll speak to Earthjustice attorney Katrina Tomas on what is being done to stop the expansion and neurologist Dr. Bret Andrews on the health implications of the already existent pollution in the area. https://earthjustice.org/article/how-a-bay-area-community-is-fighting-port-pollution The post A Rude Awakening with Katrina Tomas + Dr. Bret Andrews appeared first on KPFA.

On today’s show, I’ll speak to Nik Evasco, lead organizer for No to APEC on the upcoming protests against the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit happening in San Francisco.  We’ll switch gears and get an update on the CA utility tax from the executive director of Solar Rights Alliance, Dave Rosenfeld. The post A Rude Awakening with Nik Evasco and Dave Rosenfeld appeared first on KPFA.

On today’s show, big rally tomorrow in Novato to stop the Costco Mega Gas-station  from being built, I’ll speak to organizers Silke Valentine of 350Marin  + Zoe Jonick of 350BayArea to get details  Plus an excerpt from an interview I did with author and climate change communicator, Kylie Flanagan  on her latest publication on climate resilience  CLIMATE RESILIENCE An intersectional primer for saving the planet: place-based perspectives and community-led tools for fighting climate change—for readers of The Intersectional Environmentalist and All We Can Save “An essential, inspired chorus of voices echoing the urgency of action in the fight against climate change.” —Kirkus Reviews In Climate Resilience, climate justice and resilience strategist Kylie Flanagan invites us to see and act beyond status-quo solutions, Big Tech promises…and everything we’re usually told about how to save the planet. Centering the voices of Native Rights activists, queer liberation ecologists, youth climate-justice organizers, Latinx wilderness activists, and others on the front lines, Climate Resilience urges us toward a vision of climate care that invests in place-based, community-led projects focused on: Relationship Repair Ecological Restoration Economic Regeneration Collective Care Community Adaptation Cultural Strategy People Power Each section offers practical blueprints for engaging with different aspects of climate-change action through mutual aid, seed-saving, community-owned energy, community safety plans, and more, and includes a range of ideas for readers to apply these strategies in their own communities. The post A Rude Awakening with Silke Valentine + Zoe Jonick + Kylie Flanagan appeared first on KPFA.

On today’s show, I’ll speak to Jeff St. John of Canary Media the use of “blue hydrogen” and Global Forest Coalition’s Kwami Kpondzo on their new 16 page report on the human rights implications of China’s Belt and Road Initiative. The post A Rude Awakening with Jeff St. John and Kwami Kpondzo appeared first on KPFA.

On today’s show, the deteriorating Salton Sea in Southern CA has become a topic of interests in recent years due to the health hazard it has become.  I’ll speak to Fletcher Reveley on his latest piece in Undark.org entitled, “Scientists Warned of a Salton Sea Disaster. No One Listened” https://undark.org/2023/07/03/scientists-warned-of-a-salton-sea-disaster-no-one-listened/ @FletcherReveley @undarkmag   photo from Undark.org The post A Rude Awakening with Fletcher Reveley appeared first on KPFA.

A deep dive on the #GMO corn controversy with #Mexico with Timothy A Wise The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy Essential background reading on controversy over #Mexico‘s #GMO corn restrictions via Timothy A. Wise Read more “Science, Precaution, and Mexico’s GMO Corn Restrictions”   The post A Rude Awakening with Timothy A Wise appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. Until the shows return on October 13th enjoy previous shows via our archive https://kpfa.org/program/a-rude-awakening/ The post Special Fund Drive Programming – A Rude Awakening will return October 13th appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. Until the shows return on October 13th enjoy previous shows via our archive https://kpfa.org/program/a-rude-awakening/ The post Special Fund Drive Programming – A Rude Awakening will return October 13th appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. Until the shows return on October 13th enjoy previous shows via our archive https://kpfa.org/program/a-rude-awakening/ The post Special Fund Drive Programming – A Rude Awakening will return October 13th appeared first on KPFA.

On today’s show, I’ll speak to Ann Alexander senior attorney for the Natural Resources Defense Council about AB1167 that holds fossil fuel companies accountable for cleaning up their messes.  Then we’ll switch gears and speak to James Browning the founder of the lobbyist watchdog organization F Minus. The post A Rude Awakening with Ann Alexander and James Browning appeared first on KPFA.

On today’s show, I’ll speak to Rise-Economy’s Jamie Buell and Kevin Stein about their latest report on the oil and gas industrial complex’s  collusion and grift of the COVID 19 Paycheck Protection Program with three of the top U.S. banks. Read more https://rise-economy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Whose-Paycheck-Are-We-Protecting_The-Role-Banks-Played-in-Funding-Climate-Change-Through-the-PPP.pdf The post A Rude Awakening with Jamie Buell and Kevin Stein appeared first on KPFA.

On today’s show I’ll speak to Gabriel Manyangadze program manager for SAFCEI – South African Faith Communities Environment Institute about the rebranding of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s Organization Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa and their upcoming summit of self-aggrandizement and lies being held in Tanzania.   U.S. Right to Know documents on AGRA funding:  https://usrtk.org/bill-gates/agra-documents/ Article by Timothy A. Wise in Inter Press Service News Agency:  https://www.ipsnews.net/author/timothy-a-wise/ For those who were unable to attend or wish to revisit the discussions, a recording of the press conference is available here: https://shorturl.at/iuOT3 Photo: Women share nutritious diverse local crop varieties at 2022 Djimini seed fair in Senegal. The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa is helping rewrite African laws and policies to favor conversion to hybrid and GMO maize seeds. Credit: AFSA or Alliance for Food Sovereignty in Africa (AFSA) The post A Rude Awakening with Gabriel Manyangadze appeared first on KPFA.

A deep dive on the #GMO corn controversy with #Mexico with Timothy A Wise  The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy   Essential background reading on controversy over #Mexico‘s #GMO corn restrictions  via Timothy A. Wise Read more “Science, Precaution, and Mexico’s GMO Corn Restrictions”   The post A Rude Awakening with Timothy A. Wise appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – June 5, 2017 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – May 29, 2017 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – May 8, 2017 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – May 1, 2017 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – April 24, 2017 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – April 17, 2017 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – April 10, 2017 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – April 3, 2017 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – March 27, 2017 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – March 20, 2017 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – March 13, 2017 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – February 20, 2017 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – February 13, 2017 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – February 6, 2017 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – January 30, 2017 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – January 23, 2017 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – January 16, 2017 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – January 9, 2017 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – January 2, 2017 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – December 26, 2016 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – December 19, 2016 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – December 5, 2016 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – November 28, 2016 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – November 21, 2016 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – November 14, 2016 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – November 7, 2016 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – October 31, 2016 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – October 24, 2016 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – October 17, 2016 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – October 10, 2016 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – October 3, 2016 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – September 26, 2016 appeared first on KPFA.

On today’s show, I’ll be in conversation with the chair and vice chair of BAYAN USA, Bernadette Ellorin and Rhonda Ramiro respectively, on the positive peace talks in Oslo, Norway to the end the 40 years of conflict and the subsequent violence that has ensued in the Philippines. The post A Rude Awakening – September 5, 2016 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – August 29, 2016 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – August 22, 2016 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – August 15, 2016 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – August 8, 2016 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – July 11, 2016 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – July 4, 2016 appeared first on KPFA.

On today’s show, you’ll hear reports from the front lines of yesterday’s Anti Fascist rally held in Sacramento from Bay Area activist Paul Blasenheim and Sacramento reporter and Nat’l Lawyers Guild member Cres Valuchi. Also, Omar Ali com director for Arab Resource Organizing Center on the recent Stop Urban Shield town hall meeting. The post A Rude Awakening – June 27, 2016 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – June 20, 2016 appeared first on KPFA.

Flier 15th Annual Fresh Meat Festival Dr. P. K Enns latest book 2016 On today’s show, I’ll speak to Dr. Peter K. Enns, Associate Professor for Department of Government and Executive Director of the Roper Center for Public Opinion Research at Cornell University on his new book, Incarceration Nation: How the United States Became the Most Punitive Democracy in the World and Sean Dorsey, artistic director and founder of Fresh Meat Production on the upcoming 15th Annual Fresh Meat Festival. The post A Rude Awakening – June 13, 2016 appeared first on KPFA.

On today’s show, I’ll speak one-on-one to the main speakers that attended the latest Save the Berkeley Post Office rally. Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein, First They Came for the Homeless representative Michael Cint, Berkeley City Councilmember Jesse Arraguin, and the main rally organizer Carol Wolfley. The post A Rude Awakening – June 6, 2016 appeared first on KPFA.

On today’s show, I’ll spend our time together speaking to Emily Pothast, visual artist and writer based in Seattle, on her latest piece published in The Establishment called True Confessions of a White Supremacist.  The post A Rude Awakening – May 30, 2016 appeared first on KPFA.

On today’s show, we’ll talk to various organizers that pulled the Oakland Immigrants Rights gathering together on May Day and the folks that make up the Sin Fronteras Coalition of organizers that pulled together today’s action to put pressure on the Alameda County Sheriff to heed demands for change. The post A Rude Awakening – May 2, 2016 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – April 25, 2016 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – April 18, 2016 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – April 11, 2016 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – April 4, 2016 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – March 28, 2016 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – March 21, 2016 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – March 14, 2016 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – March 7, 2016 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – February 15, 2016 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – February 8, 2016 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – February 1, 2016 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – January 25, 2016 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – January 18, 2016 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – January 11, 2016 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – January 4, 2016 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – December 28, 2015 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – December 21, 2015 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – December 7, 2015 appeared first on KPFA.

An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – November 30, 2015 appeared first on KPFA.