KPFA - Flashpoints

Today on show: We'll be joined by Culture Clash Founder Richard Montoya in Los Angeles with an update on the continuing Ice crack-downs and government related repression coming down from Trump; Also Remembering radical visionary Michael Parenti/the people's intellectual…who recently passed 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 We'll be Joined by Culture Clash Founder Richard Montoya appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: We celebrate the exalted work of Chicano writer/activist Alejandro Murguia; Also we feature the latest edition of the powerful Electronic Intifada, with Nora Barrows Friedman. 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 We Celebrate the Exalted Work of Chicano Writer/Activist Alejandro Murguia appeared first on KPFA.

Today on Flashpoints: We'll speak with a Cal State University professor who was arrested and jailed on felony charges in July for an assault on a federal officer using a deadly or dangerous weapon. Dr. Jonathan Caravello was arrested following an ICE raid that led to the death of 57 year-old Jaime Alanis Garcia who was being chased by ICE agents when he fell 30 feet onto concrete. We'll speak with Jon Caravello about what happened that fateful day and his recent acquittal.  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 Flashpoint's Senior Producer Kevin Pina interviews Cal State University Professor Dr. Jonathan Caravello who was arrested and jailed by ICE on felony assault charges in July. appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the Show: Trump on the back swing from getting his ass kicked in the Middle East gears up for his Monroe Doctrine for South and Central America; Also Gaza and South Lebanon taking another beating: Ziad Abbas of Mecca will join us live; Also Anita Barrows will share her latest poems from the Gaza  Genocide;  And more and more folks are hungry and homeless and the situation isn't expected to get any better, with WWIII just around the corner. 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 Trump Gears Up for His Monroe Doctrine for South and Central America appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the Show: Calling out congress for its complicity with and support for the Israeli lobby: Roots Action took action in New Orleans taking on  the powerful Israel lobby and AIPAC's role in primary elections. The DNC also BLOCKED resolutions calling for limits on weapons shipments to Israel. Also April 15th is A tax day of action: we'll here testimony from Monadel Herzallah, who has lost 43 family members. He states: “We as Palestinians in the U.S. have sought accountability in federal court but we also made a pledge to seek justice in any other possible venue available.” 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 Calling Out Congress for its Complicity with and Support for the Israeli Lobby appeared first on KPFA.

TODAY ON  THE SHOW: AN EXTENDED  REPORT FROM FLASHPOINTS SENIOR CONTRIBUTOR IN CHIAPAS MEXICO CAMILO PEREZ BUSTILLO; ALSO FLASHPOINTS IMMIGRANTS RIGHTS ACTIVIST AND RESIDENT TROUBADOUR, FRANCISCO HERRERA REPORTS ON CONTINUING ICE ATTACKS IN SAN FRANCISCO AND OAKLAND; AND WHAT WOULD A DIRECT HIT LOOK LIKE ON A NUCLEAR REACTOR IN IRAN OR THE UKRAINE. 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 AN EXTENDED  REPORT FROM SENIOR CONTRIBUTOR IN CHIAPAS MEXICO CAMILO PEREZ BUSTILLO appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: A powerful new edition of the Electronic Intifada newscast with Nora Barrows Friedman; I'm sure you've heard by now that B.B. killed 200 in one bombing in Lebanon: He calls it mowing the grass; Also PINK NOTES: our weekly collaboration with Code/Pink takes us to the streets of Washington D.C.; And PINK NOTES co-host Cynthia Papermaster is back with a  special code-pink guest star. 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 A New Edition of the Electronic Intifada Newscast with Nora Barrows Friedman appeared first on KPFA.

Today on Flashpoints: We talk with a former Marine combat pilot turned historian for his views about US foreign policy; Then we discuss the obscured international press coverage of the so-called temporary peace agreement between Trump and Iran; Finally we visit by two peace activists who've been at it a long time to discuss their recent protests against the war machine. 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 We talk to Former Marine Combat Pilot Turned Historian for his Views about US Foreign policy appeared first on KPFA.

TODAY ON THE SHOW: Special Contributor, Greg Palast returns with Trump, The Pirate of Hormuz as Trump continues to threaten world war three at this hour, and to wipe out the country of Iran, with Nukes if Necessary: Also Flashpoints special correspondent, Gloria La Riva, just back from Cuba, reports that Cuba is on the brink of financial Failure: And we'll take a close look at the implications of Assemblywoman Rebecca Bauer-Kahan's recently proposed legislation (AB 2664) that will bar even silently holding a civil protest sign, or silently passing out flyers against the war. 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 Trump Continues to Threaten World War III at this Hour, and to Wipe Out the Country of Iran, with Nukes appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the Show: Phyllis Bennis, respected frontline expert on Israel Palestine, assesses the current dangers on a possible major war and deep loss of life; Also we s-peak with Richard Silverstein; Are more Jews standing against the Gaza/Palestine Genocide; And Anita Barrow is back with poetry based on the Gaza Genocide. 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 Phyllis Bennis Assesses the Current Dangers on a Possible Major War and Deep Loss of Life appeared first on KPFA.

Today on Flashpoints: We catch up with former CIA analyst Ray McGovern about Trump's war in Iran. Then we feature an interview Executive producer Dennis Bernstein did with the editor of the The Palestinian Chronicles, Ramzy Baroud. Finally we discuss the Trump administration's attacks on worker's rights, women's rights and equality with Jessica Ramey Stender the Policy Director with Equal Rights Advocates. 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 We Talk with Former CIA Analyst Ray McGovern about Trump's War in Iran appeared first on KPFA.

Today on Flashpoints: We feature our weekly series with CODEPINK and are joined by Col. Ann Wright who just returned from a fact-finding visit to Cuba; We are then proud to present another installment of the Electronic Intifada with Nora Barrows-Friedman. 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 We Feature Our Weekly Series with CODEPINK And Another Installment of the Electronic Intifada with Nora Barrows-Friedman appeared first on KPFA.

On today's show: We investigate the fight against the unprecedented government secrecy of the Trump administration including sweeping surveillance of independent journalists, and a complete blackout of the actual human and financial costs of US military and intelligence operations around the world. Then we look at the impact of oligarchy on our democracy and the extent to which the billionaire class controls what we think, feel and do in these good United States. 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 We Investigate the Fight Against the Unprecedented Government Secrecy of the Trump Administration 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 – March 31, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.

On today's show: We return to the state of the unhoused and homelessness, particularly Veterans in the US. We look at this in the context of an impending ground invasion of Iran by 10s of thousands of US troops put on combat alert by the Trump administration. Keith McHenry, the founder of Food Not Bombs joins us. Then we return to Venezuela to discuss how people there are viewing the kangaroo court that has begun proceedings against kidnapped president Nicolas Maduro and First lady Celia Flores in New York. A federal judge rejected Maduro's request to throw out drug trafficking charges against him despite a clear lack of prima facie and hard evidence to bolster the Trump administration's accusations. 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 We Look at an Impending Ground Invasion of Iran by Tens of Thousands of US Troops put on Combat Alert 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 – March 27, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: CODE PINK JOINS US FOR OUR WEEKLY SEGMENT; PINK NOTES, NEWS FROM THE RESISTANCE: PINK NOTES LOOKS AT THE SITUATION IN CUBA AND IRAN. 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 CODE PINK JOINS US FOR OUR WEEKLY SEGMENT appeared first on KPFA.

On today's show: We feature an interview with a diplomat representing the Republic of Cuba in Washington DC. Then we look at updates on the war being waged by the US and Israel in Iran and Lebanon. Trump says the war is over as the Pentagon rushes 3000 more US troops to the region as Israel subjects the people of Lebanon to the GAZA solution. 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 We Feature an Interview with a Diplomat Representing the Republic of Cuba in Washington DC appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the Show: Living in a nuclear world; more and more aging reactors threaten a critical meltdown: Also more and more folks are hungry and homeless and the situation isn't expected to get any better, With World War Three just around the corner. 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 Living in a Nuclear World: More and More Aging Reactors Threaten a Critical Meltdown appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the Show: Honored Flashpoints contributor and noted legal scholar Camilo Perez Bustillo, talks about the battle against Trump and the newly named Don-Roe Doctrine: Trump's men call it a  Dictator's Dream: And rebroadcast interview with FBI agent and senior official Coleen Rowley. 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 Legal Scholar Camilo Perez Bustillo Talks about the Battle Against Trump and the Newly Named Don-Roe Doctrine appeared first on KPFA.

Today on show: Culture Clash Founder, and award winning playwright, Richard Montoya joins us for an update on ice crack-downs and related racist behavior by the Trump Troops: also The United Farm Workers continuing their important work, after serious revelations of abuse by UFW co-founder, Cesar Chavez The post Flashpoints – March 20, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: PINK NOTES: Our weekly collaboration with Code/Pink: we'll be joined by PINK NOTES co-host, Cynthia Papermaster and special guest,  CODEPINK's War is Not Green Campaigner and East Coast Regional Organizer Aaron….:, discussing the environmental impact of the U.S. Israel war on Iran and Lebanon.Also we feature the weekly edition of the frontline news cast from the electronic Intifada with Nora Barrows Freidman. 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 The Environmental Impact of the U.S./Israel War on Iran and Lebanon appeared first on KPFA.

On today's show: We investigate The Escalation Trap and what is shaping up in Iran to be the next quagmire for the US military. Then we revisit the situation in Venezuela and the political tightrope being walked by Delcy Rodriguez and the leadership of the Bolivarian Revolution. Finally, we look at the nascent but growing conscientious objector movement in response to the growing likelihood of US “boots on the ground” in Iran in the coming weeks. 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 We Investigate The Escalation Trap and What is Shaping Up in Iran to be the Next Quagmire for the US Military appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: Flashpoints special commentator, Arun Gupta reflects on the depth of racism that continues to drive the US/Israeli Wars against Palestine and Iran: Also Richard Silverstein of Tikun Olam reports on how the recent synagogue attack in the US may very well be blowback from the ongoing Israel's slaughter in Lebanon. 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 Arun Gupta Reflects on the Depth of Racism that Continues to Drive the US/Israeli Wars Against Palestine and Iran appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the Show: A special report and update on Cuba which has been totally blacked out by a US embargo and destabilization program: We'll speak to independent activist and Cuba expert Gloria La Reva just back from Cuba: And JUNAID AHMAD joins us from Islamabad, Pakistan: Also we'll  feature a rebroadcast of the latest frontline edition of the Electronic Intifada with Nora Barrows Friedman. 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 A Special Report and Update on Cuba which has been Totally Blacked Out by a US Embargo and Destabilization Program appeared first on KPFA.

TODAY ON  THE SHOW:: Professor Ron Lopez, Chicano and Latino Studies at Sonoma State University, joins us to talk about Yesterday's student walk-out at Sonoma State University in Northern California: Also we'll be joined by our Special Contributor, Renee Saucedo who speaks out about the crushing impact of Trump crack downs and ICE sweeps are having on undocumented working families, particularly women: And Norm Solomon, co-founder of Roots Action, talks about purging a few key rightwing Democrats such a Chuck Schumer. 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 Professor Ron Lopez, Chicano and Latino Studies at Sonoma State University, Joins Us to Talk about Yesterday's Student Walk-Out at Sonoma State University appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: PINK NOTES: our weekly collaboration with Code/Pink: We'll be joined by PINK NOTES co-host, Cynthia Papermaster and special guest, Code-Pink Founder and prolific writer and trouble maker, Medea Benjamin: Also  we broadcast the weekly edition of the Electronic Intifada Frontline Newscast with Nora Barrows Friedman: And Poet Anita barrows continues to document the Gaza Genocide in poetry a day at a time 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 Our Weekly Collaboration with Code-Pink and We Broadcast the Weekly Edition of the Electronic Intifada appeared first on KPFA.

On today's program we look closely at the claims by the Trump/Rubio/Hegseth axis that they are bringing democracy to Iran even as they push to continue a carpet bombing campaign now entering its third week. Then we address the recent Summit of the Americas that saw 12 nations in the region in what is being called a “selective partnership” with Trump taking center stage. Not invited and noticeably absent to Trump's summit and photo op were the leaders of three of Latin America's largest economies, Brazil, Mexico and Colombia. Finally, we discuss war crimes, what defines them and why are the US and Israel accused of committing them in first Palestine and now Iran? 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 We Look Closely at the Claims by the Trump/Rubio/Hegseth Axis that They are Bringing Democracy to Iran appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: The war widens: Iran stands fast in the face of  threats of annihilation from Trump and the Israelis: We'll speak with RAED JARRAR of the Human rights group, DAWN, which is Demanding an End to Illegal US-Israel War on Iran. We'll also have a report on the huge cost of the war: And Food Not Bombs Founder Keith McHenry joins us to talk about how the poor and homeless in this country suffer during times of war. 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 The War Widens: Iran Stands Fast in the Face of  Threats of Annihilation from Trump and the Israelis appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: Flashpoints special correspondent, Gloria La Riva reports from Cuba on Trumps latest plans for US intervention in Cuba: Also Richard Becker, co-founder of answer coalition, analyzes the growing resistance to Trump's Wars: Becker says Answer Coalition is part of a growing opposition movement to Trump's imposition of authoritarian rule. 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 Special Correspondent, Gloria La Riva on Trumps Latest Plans for US Intervention in Cuba appeared first on KPFA.

Today on show: we'll be joined by the legendary Dolores Huerta, co-founder of the United Farmworkers, with Cesar Chavez: Dolores joins us today to speak out on an immigrants rights, and the rights of the Undocumented, in face of expanding ice round-ups and crack-down. 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 – March 6, 2026 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 – March 5, 2026 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 – March 4, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show we celebrate the life and times of the legendary Pentagon Papers Whistleblower, Daniel Ellsberg: We'll be joined by the editors of Truth and Consequences, edited by Michael Ellsberg, Dan's younger son and his long time editor, Jan R. Thomas: We spend most of the hour reflecting on the extraordinary life and work of Daniel Ellsberg The post Celebrating The Life & Times of Pentagon Papers Whistleblower, Daniel Ellsberg appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: The US/ Israeli War on Iran continues to expand, causing flare ups in India and Pakistan. We'll feature a special report from Islamabad, Pakistan. Also is Trump willing to create WW3 to block the investition into compelling charges that he was a main player in the Epstein child-molestation ring: also Israeli occupation forces have locked down the Gaza strip completely, intensifying the occupation. Anita Barrows and her Gaza poetry Students continue to document the expanding Gaza Genocide in poetry The post The US/ Israeli War On Iran Expands appeared first on KPFA.

Today on show: Culture Clash Founder, and award winning playwright, Richard Montoya joins us today to talk about the ongoing battles against Ice anti-immigrant violence: and also joining the discussion, Professor Lorena Gonzalez, Counselor and La Raza studies faculty member, at Contra Costa college The post Flashpoints – February 27, 2026 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 – February 26, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.

You will not see the reality of Cuba on your nightly corporate news. You will hear State Department talking points. You will hear politicians in Washington and Miami demanding ‘regime change'. As an airtight, suffocating U.S. blockade by consecutive administrations continues to tighten like a noose —a TRUMP/RUBIO blockade deliberately designed to inflict maximum hunger, energy blackouts, and despair on 11 million people. What the United States is waging today on the people of Cuba is not diplomacy; it is a calculated, hybrid war of economic strangulation. 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 – February 25, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.

TODAY ON  THE SHOW: The US Continues its non-stop destabilization actions against Cuba: Gloria La Riva Reports…And The expanding impacts of Ice Crack-downs in the Bay Area and across California.  Kids afraid to go to school their parents live in fear of getting arrested on the way to work The post Flashpoints – February 24, 2026 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 – February 23, 2026 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 – February 20, 2026 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 – February 19, 2026 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 – February 18, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.

oday on the show: The legendary Co-founder of the American Indian Movement and International Indian Treaty Council, Bill Means, joins us from Minnesota for an in-depth look at Trump's police state tactics in the heartlands and the fight back by the American Indian Movement The post AIM Co-Founder Bill Means on Trump's Police State Tactics in the Heartlands 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 – February 16, 2026 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 – February 13, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: Cuba under political attacks by the United States. Gloria La Reva, just back from the island nation will join us for an update. Also we feature our weekly broadcast of the Electronic Intifada Newscast with Nora Barrows Friedman The post Update on The US's Political Attacks on Cuba appeared first on KPFA.

Today we discuss the recent visit of Colombian president Gustavo Petro to the White House following his condemnation of the kidnapping of Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro and First lady Cilia Flores. Then we cast a light back on the cruel and viscous tightening of the embargo against the Cuban people and their government. Finally, we feature a discussion of Trump and Company's attempt to mangle the US Constitution through an Executive Order reversing the birthright citizenship clause in the 14th Amendment.        The post The Recent Visit of Columbian President, Gustavo Petro, to The White House 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 – February 10, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: 48,000 San Francisco public school kids are home today, as teachers go on strike for the first time in 47 years. The educators are demanding pay raises and better healthcare plans. We'll speak with long time KPFA producer and striking San Francisco High School teacher, Pedro Reyes about the bottom line in fighting for an inspired educational system. Also Kevin Pina reports on US War ship spotted off the coast of Haiti, and will talk about a new play about aging. Later,  Life & Death, A Love Story, with celebrated bay-area playwright and performer, Sherry Glaser The post San Francisco Public School Teachers Go On Strike appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: Standing tall against the war on brown and black and indigenous people in the good old boy's USA. We'll be joined by Professor Lorena Gonzalez of Contra Costa College la Rasa Studies. Also joining us is Professor Ron Lopez Chicano Studies Sonoma State University and Camilo Perez Bustillo former executive director for the SF Bay Area Chapter of the NLG. Currently, Camilo is part of the leadership of Witness at the Border and a coordinator of the national NLG's Task Force on the Americas. The post Flashpoints – February 6, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.