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Today on the show: US funded subversion and violent anti-democratic behavior in Haiti: We'll feature an in-depth update on the worsening situation there: Also we'll present a  powerful sound collage based on last weeks Un-Thanksgiving day liberation ceremonies on Alcatraz The post Flashpoints – December 5, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: The family of Colombian fisherman, Alejandro Carranza, who was murdered in a U.S. military boat strike in September, has filed a formal complaint with the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights. We'll speak to the attorney representing the family of the slain fisherma.: And Nora Barrows friedman joins us for our regular weekly newscast from the Electronic Intifada The post Family of Colombian Fisherman Murdered by U.S. Military Boat Strike Files Formal Complaint to Inter-American Commission on Human Rights appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: We talk to the Co-Coordinator of the Honduras Solidarity Network, Karen Spring, about Honduras Elections, Trump inserting himself into those elections and pardoning a former Honduran President after being convicted for large scale drug trafficking. And Immigration Defense Attorney Jane Lee, talks to us about her client from California, but held In Florida Immigration detention and faces numerous threats and abuse. And  we close out with a news update on Louisiana sweeps and national guard. The post Flashpoints – December 3, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Today on The Show:  From Reformer to Living Martyr: The Legend of Imran Khan still reverberates in reactionary-lead Pakistan. we'll feature a special frontline report from Islamabad, Pakistan from Junaid Ahmad. And we'll feature a powerful interview with Culture Clash founder, Richard Montoya that was recorded last Thursday on  Alcatraz Island during the Unthanksgiving days celebrations The post A Special Frontline Report From Islamabad, Pakistan with Junaid Ahmad appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: We feature our weekly segment, Genocide Watch with Sam Husseini and this week's special guest, Miko Peled,  founder of Palestine House of Freedom in Washington D.C. Also Anita Barrows continues writing her powerful daily poems on the genocide.  And Reporter Dave Lindorf is suggesting USA change its battle fighting outfits to fit the new genocidal  wars of the 21st century The post Genocide Watch w/ Sam Husseini & Special Guest Miko Peled. appeared first on KPFA.

An award winning front-line investigative news magazine, that focuses on human, civil and workers right, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein. The post Flashpoints – November 28, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

An award winning front-line investigative news magazine, that focuses on human, civil and workers right, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein. The post Flashpoints – November 27, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

    Today on the show: We talk to, Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva. The first Chicana to represent the State of Arizona. We talk with two “Warrior Women”, Madonna Thunder Hawk and her daughter Marcella Gilbert. And The U.S Peace Prize goes to: Gerry Condon ““For Courageous Resistance to War, Long-term Leadership of Veterans For Peace and Opposition to Nuclear Weapons.”   The post Congresswoman Adelita Grijalva & “Warrior Women”, Madonna Thunder Hawk and her daughter Marcella Gilbert appeared first on KPFA.

Today on The Show: Co-founder of the American Indian Movement and International Indian Treaty Council, Bill Means, joins us for an in-depth look at Trump's Klepto-policies against Indigenous communities. Bill will also address the significance of Indigenous participation in Upcoming ceremonies on Alcatraz. We'll also feature a special report on growing hunger and homelessness with Food-Not-Bombs founder Keith McHenry The post AIM Co-Founder Bill Means on Trump's Policies Towards Indigenous Communities appeared first on KPFA.

An award winning front-line investigative news magazine, that focuses on human, civil and workers right, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein. The post Flashpoints – November 24, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

On today's show: We devote the entire hour to Myanmar and the revolution against the brutal military dictatorship, focusing on four amazing artist resisters. Their struggle is captured in a stunning documentary by filmmaker Jeanne Hallacy entitled Thabyay: Creative Resistance in Myanmar which is making its premiere in the SF Bay Area on Sunday, November 30 at the San Francisco Main Library. The post Looking At Myanmar & The Revolution Against A Brutal Military Dictatorship appeared first on KPFA.

On today's show: We return to Haiti with an update on the situation there and reports of more military actions of Erik Prince's mercenaries. Another 500 US Marines are also reported to have landed, ostensibly to bolster security at the US Embassy. Then we feature another edition of the Electronic Intifada with Nora Barrows-Friedman The post An Update On The Situation in Haiti & Military Actions There appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: We speak with Dan Kovalik, the lawyer currently representing Colombian President Gustavo Petro. And we talk about how and IF AID is getting into  Gaza. Joining us is Iyas Sartawi from Project Hope Palestine. The post Flashpoints – November 19, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the Show: Camilo Perez Bustillo on violent and illegal roundups in North Carolina, as border patrol plays an expanded role in violent mass arrests. Also Trump praises the Saudi Crown Prince as a great leader of his people, despite his participation in the execution of Saudi Journalist, Jamal Khashoggi, who also did a column for the Washington post : And we remember our colleague and Friend, Jack Foley, the poetry man, and poetry wizard in the bay-area and here at KPFA The post ICE Is At It Again Terrorizing North Carolina appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: We feature our weekly segment, Genocide-Watch, with Sam Husseini and Special Guest Craig Mokhiber, an international human rights lawyer and activist and a former senior United Nations human rights official. Mokhiber will comment on the UN Security Council resolution just adopted today: This proposal has been rejected by Palestinian civil society and factions, and defenders of human rights and international law everywhere. Also Anita Barrows returns with poetry from the Genocide: And well feature a troubling new report on the use of Fumcides, as Communities Across California Denounce Unscientific Regulation of Cancer-Causing Fumicides The post Genocide Watch w/ Sam Husseini & Special Guest, Craig Mokhiber appeared first on KPFA.

An award winning front-line investigative news magazine, that focuses on human, civil and workers right, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein. The post Flashpoints – November 14, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: We feature our weekly segment, Genocide Watch with Sam Husseini. Today, Sam connects the dots between child rapist, Jeffrey Epstein, including deep connections with the Mosad.  Also, the US under Trump continues its arms build-up and expanding threats of a possible invasion of Venezuela. We'll speak to Steve Ellner, associate editor of Latin America Perspectives, and we also hear about a local forum and speak out planned for Berkeley on resisting endless Trump wars The post Genocide Watch w/ Sam Husseini Returns appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: Are Brentwood Police in Contra Costa, covering up brutality that may have led to elder Yolanda Ramirez's death? We speak to her family. And, Alameda Labor Council (ALC) endorses the Oakland Peoples Arms Embargo campaign, and are largest labor body to support ending military cargo shipments leaving from the Oakland Airport to Israel. And we speak to Vilma Almendra, Indigenous author and activist from Cauca in what is known as Colombia, about Indigenous Autonomy amidst terror of war. The post Coverup In Brentwood? The Case of the Death of Yolanda Ramirez appeared first on KPFA.

An award winning front-line investigative news magazine, that focuses on human, civil and workers right, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein. The post Flashpoints – November 11, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

An award winning front-line investigative news magazine, that focuses on human, civil and workers right, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein. The post Flashpoints – November 10, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

An award winning front-line investigative news magazine, that focuses on human, civil and workers right, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein. The post Flashpoints – November 7, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

An award winning front-line investigative news magazine, that focuses on human, civil and workers right, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein. The post Flashpoints – November 6, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: Emanuel Rozental talks about Columbia and about The New Democratic Socialist Mayor of New York, Zohran Mamdani. Melissa Nold, lawyer, alleges Brentwood police smashed elder Yolanda Ramirez head in, she is dead, and they are covering it all up. Alameda County Supervisor, Nikki Fortunato Bas, proposals to help protect migrants from ICE The post Flashpoints – November 5, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: we'll be joined by Flashpoints contributor, Arun Gupta who joins us live from new York City, as results from the widely watched mayors race pour in: And the New Vision for Border Patrol Agents:  the border is where Trump says it is: all this and more straight ahead. The post Flashpoints – November 4, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

TODAY ON THE SHOW: our weekly segment:Genocide watch with Sam Husseini and Special Guest Rabbi Andrue Kahn, Executive Director of the American Council for Judaism:palestinians continue to die, as prisoners are exchanged, both dead and alive: And we'll speak to CodePink founder, Medea Benjamin, in Havana, Cuba delivering desperately needed supplies cut off by the US/Israeli Blockade and aggravated by recent hurricanes The post Flashpoints – November 3, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: an in depth look at Haiti as a result of decades of US counter-insurgency and illegal occupation: we'll be joined by Long time Haiti Activist Pierre LaBossier: Also day of the dead has special meaning in the mission district of San Francisco under daily threat of Trump sweeps The post Flashpoints – October 31, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

TODAY ON THE SHOW: Greg Palast returns with a new edition of the Election Crimes Bulletin: Today Greg starts with US  military destabilization in Venezuela and ends with the US military in the streets of cities all over america to control the results of the next election: Palast says: I met Chávez and Maduro. I know drugs are not the reason Trump wants war with Venezuela. And Nora Barrows Friedman returns with the weekly newscast from the Electronic Intifada… The post Flashpoints – October 30, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

An award winning front-line investigative news magazine, that focuses on human, civil and workers right, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein. The post Flashpoints – October 29, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: U.S. Continues its extrajudicial killing off the coast of Venezuela: Also Food and Hunger in America: The SNAP programs, also known as Food Stamps will shut its doors on Saturday, leaving OVER 42 million Americans in jeopardy: we'll be joined by Food Not Bombs founder and Executive director Keith McHenry, in self-imposed exile in Mexico, after receiving several credible death threats: Also joining us is Tiny of Poor People's Network… The post Flashpoints – October 28, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

An award winning front-line investigative news magazine, that focuses on human, civil and workers right, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein. The post Flashpoints – October 27, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

An award winning front-line investigative news magazine, that focuses on human, civil and workers right, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein. The post Flashpoints – October 24, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: Trump calls off or delays his San Francisco ICE invasion, but the Trump troops show up in Alameda, where they were met with hundreds of local resisters who showed up to hold the line. And we present our weekly edition of the news from the Electronic Intifada and Nora Barrows Friedman The post ICE Bay Area Invasion Begins in Alameda & The People Stand Up appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: Various Response and Community Groups report potential large scale ICE raids in the greater SF bay area. And National Guard arrives tomorrow, in Alameda California. And, from Chicago, Alderperson Jessie Fuentes, on her lawsuit against the Federal Government. We also talk with Giselle Perdomo about Venezuela. And  we talk to a community organizer of Ethical Investment The post A Report on Potential Large Scale ICE Raids Coming To San Francisco appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the Show: Trump releases his rage on Columbia, threatening economic cutoff and military rune for the former US ally. Also, 48 Hills Editor, Tim Redmond says he loved the No Kings folks in the streets, but… And how the “Nobel Committee Tried Its Best to Give Trump a Peace Prize,” The post Trumps Threatens Economic Cut Off To Columbia appeared first on KPFA.

An award winning front-line investigative news magazine, that focuses on human, civil and workers right, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein. The post Flashpoints – October 20, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the Show: Trump continues to bomb speed boats and private luxury yachts of the coast of Venezuela, threatening all out war. Also immigration activists brace themselves and prepare for massive and violent immigrant roundups in Los Angeles and parts south. Are you going to No Kings? Many leftist radicals in this country want a lot more than a big D democratic alternative to Trump. The post Update On Massive ICE Roundups in Southern California appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: Greg Palast returns to with the Election Crimes Bulletin as Trump continues to attack the voting rights of Millions of Black and Brown voters with the active support of the US supreme Court: Palast also delves into US threats against Venezuela. Also, the latest headlines on Gaza from The Electronic Intifada with Nora Barrows-Friedman. The post The Election Crimes Bulletin Returns! And Headlines From The Electronic Intifada appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: We talk to a young lady, whose dad was deported to “Alligator Alcatraz” the derogatory name for the swampland detention center in Florida that is supposed to be closing down. This is the first time her family speaks out directly to ANY media. Also, A Mexican American charged by the SF D.A office. Arrested by SF Police, for protesting near a immigration office. How might the case of Luis Leal send a chill to free speech and the right to protest? We talk to Deputy Public Defender Nuha Abrusama. The post Family of Man Sent To “Alligator Alcatraz” Speaks Out appeared first on KPFA.

  Today on the show: Our weekly segment Genocide-Watch with Sam Husseini and special correspondent, Jennifer Lowenstein. What kind of truce is it when the Israelis continue to control every aspect of Palestinian life and continue to threaten a purge of Palestinians from Palestine. And bombs away on the coast of Venezuela. What's next on Trump's menu for the region and its vast resources? Senior Producer, Kevin Pina joins to discuss this. The post Genocide Watch w/ Sam Husseini Returns appeared first on KPFA.

An award winning front-line investigative news magazine, that focuses on human, civil and workers right, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein. The post Flashpoints – October 13, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

An award winning front-line investigative news magazine, that focuses on human, civil and workers right, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein. The post Flashpoints – October 10, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

An award winning front-line investigative news magazine, that focuses on human, civil and workers right, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein. The post Flashpoints – October 9, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

An award winning front-line investigative news magazine, that focuses on human, civil and workers right, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein. The post Flashpoints – October 8, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

An award winning front-line investigative news magazine, that focuses on human, civil and workers right, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein. The post Flashpoints – October 7, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

An award winning front-line investigative news magazine, that focuses on human, civil and workers right, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein. The post Flashpoints – October 6, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the Show: We feature a front-line interview with  Nane Alejandrez, the celebrated founder of Barrios  Unidos: Nane is on the frontline holding the line against the extreme right wing that has taken control in Washington D.C.: And Trump appears to declare war on Venezuela The post Flashpoints – October 3, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

An award winning front-line investigative news magazine, that focuses on human, civil and workers right, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein. The post Flashpoints – October 2, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: We speak with Andrea Carmen, the Executive Director of the International Indian Treaty Council: We talk about Alcatraz we head toward Indigenous Peoples Day. And we get an update about the Border Wall being built in an area that sees almost no human migrants. This wall threatens the Jaguar and the Ocelot. The post Andrea Carmen of International Indian Treaty Council on This Year's Indigenous People's Day on Alcatraz Island appeared first on KPFA.

An award winning front-line investigative news magazine, that focuses on human, civil and workers right, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein. The post Flashpoints – September 30, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

An award winning front-line investigative news magazine, that focuses on human, civil and workers right, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein. The post Flashpoints – September 29, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: Terms of Servitude: Zionism, Silicon Valley, and Digital Settler/Colonialism in the Palestine Liberation Struggle. The post Omar Zahzah Discusses His New Book “Terms of Servitude: Zionism, Silicon Valley, and Digital Settler/Colonialism in the Palestine Liberation Struggle.” appeared first on KPFA.