KPFA - Flashpoints

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 – May 9, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show:  Raed Jarrar from Democracy for the Arab World Now on new revelations about the close-range murder of Palestinian-American journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, by an israeli sniper. And we'll feature, as we do every Thursday, the independently produced weekly newscast from the electronic intifada, with Nora Barrows Friedman The post The Latest Newscast From The Electronic Intifada 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 – May 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 – May 6, 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 – May 5, 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 – May 2, 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 – May 1, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Thursday, May 1st, KPFA brings you live, on-the-ground coverage of Bay Area May Day marches and rallies, hosted by Dennis Bernstein and Miguel Gavilan Molina of Flashpoints. This special broadcast amplifies the voices of workers, immigrants, and organizers demanding dignity, justice, and change. Featuring real-time reporting from the streets, interviews with movement leaders and participants, and reflections on the history and future of May Day as a global day of resistance. The post Broadcasting Resistance: KPFA's Coverage of SF's May Day Rally and March 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 – April 30, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the Show: Tens of thousands of Haitians facing death-squad brutality and massive destabilization, based on decades of failed US policy. Flashpoints senior producer, Kevin Pina–an eye-witness to a pair of US sponsored coups in Haiti, reports. Also Seattle to City Library Employees: No Filming or Engaging With ICE Arrests at the  Seattle Public Library, according to a recent staff directive The post An Update on Haiti With Senior Producer Kevin Pina appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show:  Jennifer Lowenstein, updates the latest news from the killing fields of Gaza, the West Bank and Syria. The World Food Program warns  that Israeli blockades have entirely depleted food stocks in Gaza and warned that thousands of Palestinians could die of starvation. Also hundreds of Sonoma County California immigrants & their allies will to march on May Day To denounce Trump's programs of mass deportations. And Unions continue their front line resistance to Trump's extremely anti union/pro- genocide policies The post The World Food Program Warn That Israeli Blockades Have Depleted Food Stocks in Gaza 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 – April 25, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: The genocidal slaughter in illegally occupied Palestine continues a pace. We'll feature an extended weekly news report from the Electronic Intifada with Nora Barrows Friedman. And we'll speak to Portuguese journalist and filmmaker Balolas Carvalho, currently in San Francisco for the 68th SFFILM Festival, where her short documentary Fragmented is screening as part of the Documentary Shorts Competition. The post Balolas Carvalho, Director of The Short Film Fragmented Joins Us appeared first on KPFA.

A U.S Air Force F-117 Nighthawk aircraft takes off from Holloman Air Force Base, N.M., for a simulated deployed location during an Operational Readiness Inspection on Nov. 3, 2004. (USAF Photo by Senior Airman Dee M. Ericksonmoen) (Released)   Today on the Show: Claudia De la Cruz's 2024 candidate of the Peace and Freedom Party for president say there's no backing down from fascism. Also, Flashpoints Troubadour, human rights activist Francisco Herrera, remembering a fallen co-worker, and fighting for worker rights for the undocumented day laborers that do the hardest work in this country and who are often ripped off. And peace/anti genocide activists disrupt activities at Holloman AFB, in southern New Mexico, the largest drone training program in the U.S. And Miguel Gavilan Molina honors the UFW and Cesar Chaves with a special commentary The post Peace Activists Disrupt Activities at Holloman Air Force Base appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: We'll speak to Raed Jarrar in Washington D.C. about Israel's latest slaughter of unarmed and heavily self-identified medical workers shot down and apparently buried alive.  And Bernie and AOC take their fight the Oligrachy tour deep into the heart off red-state Idaho in the deep red state of Idaho The post Flashpoints – April 22, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the Show: The Israelis describe its killing of 15 emergency workers in Gaza and burying them and their vehicles as a “professional error”. Also Pakistan forcing tens of thousands of Afghans back into  Afghanistan currently ruled by the Taliban. Nearly three million  are facing deportation: And RootsAction says its time for a new democratic party… The post Israelis Call Killing of 15 Emergency Workers a “Professional Error” appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the Show: Nipping facsism in the Trump-bud. Two radical human rights attorneys speak truth to power at the 11th hour. Also Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen just back from El Salvador talks about his visit with Kilmar Abrego Garcia, swept of the streets and imprisoned in El Salvador without recourse or hope for release The post Flashpoints – April 18, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: A lifetime of fighting cultural racism. We'll feature an extended interview with Culture Clash co-founder and noted Chicano teacher, artist and activist, Herbert Siguenza: And Nora Barrows Friedman and the Electronic Intifada takes us to the front lines of Gaza where two million people are locked down, starving  and under siege: The post Culture Clash's Herbert Siguenza on A Lifetime of Fighting Cultural Racism appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: Right wing opponents of DEI programming at Sonoma Ste University, turned back for the moment. Also,  we'll have an extensive update on the expanding US/Israeli Genocide: 2million Palestinians locked down in the Gaza strip, exposed, hungry and being carpet bombed. And “Breastfeeding Under Israeli Bombs”: A powerful new piece from The Electronic Intifada. The post DEI Programming Under Attack At Sonoma State University 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 – April 15, 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 – April 14, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Today on show: Culture Clash Founder, and award winning playwright, Richard Montoya, speaks out on Trump's fascism and his massive attacks on brown and black people. Also our regular weekly segment, Baca's Backyard, what going on in L.A. and points south: And singing happy birthday celebrating the life and times of UFW co-founder Dolores Huerta. And cop-watch continues its longtime commitment to hold the cops accountable. We'll be joined by Andrea Prichett, the group's founder and guiding force. The post Culture Clash's Richard Montoya on Trump's Fascism appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: Indigenous rights, climate justice & forests in Chile; A live report back featuring photos & videos from the Mapuche indigenous struggle in Chile. And our weekly newscast from Nora Barrows Friedman and the electronic intifada on the US funded, israeli killing fields of occupied Gaza The post The Electronic Intifada With The Latest Headlines From Gaza appeared first on KPFA.

Today on a special edition of the Show: National Book Award Winning poet, Martin Espada, reads from and talks about his powerful new collection of poetry Jailbreak of Sparrows.  Espada's longtime friend, attorney and flashpoints legal contributor Camilo Perez Bustillo will also join us for the hour The post Poet Martin Espada on His new Collection of Poetry: Jailbreak of Sparrows appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: US taxpayers stand against genocide in Palestine; we'll have an update on activists attempts to hold US politicians accountable for funding the expanding killing fields of Gaza. And students from thirteen universities across Northern California held a joint press conference at San Francisco State University in response to the Trump Administration's legal threats and the kidnapping of students engaging in pro-Palestine expression and speech The post US Taxpayers Standing Up Against Genocide in Palestine appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the Show: Trump brags about bombing Yemen again. Over 70 snuffed out in one hit, as Trump watches and jokes in response. We'll speak with Dr. Aisha Jumaan, MD, president of the Yemen Relief and Reconstruction Foundation about the deadly bombing. Also the Gaza Strip locked down leaving tens of thousands of Palestinians without food, shelter and very little medical care: meanwhile, Trump ships 20,000 to Israel withheld under Biden, for fear they will end up in the hands of illegal settlers. The post Trump Bombs Yemen and Jokes About It appeared first on KPFA.

TODAY ON THE SHOW: A CHERISHED FARMWORKER AND ACTIVIST IN WASHINGTON, STATE, ALFREDO JUAREZ, KIDNAPPED BY THE FEDS AND THREATENED WITH DEPORTATION: ALSO HANDS OFF! A NATIONAL ACTION AND EMERGING GRASSROOTS MOVEMENT IN RESISTANCE TO THE DESTRUCTION OF OUR GOVERNMENT AND COUNTRY; AND OUR REGULAR FRIDAY REPORT, BACA'S BACKYARD, WHAT'S GOING ON IN L.A AND PARTS SOUTH The post Flashpoints – April 4, 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 – April 3, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the Show: Haitians in the streets of the capital to oppose deadly US hegemony. We continue our drumbeat reporting on Haiti and the role the US continues to play in perpetuating the suffering. And University of California at Davis Law School suspends its law student association and seizes control of its funds, for passing a resolution supporting the boycott divestment sanctions movement against Israel The post UC Davis Law Students Suspended For Supporting Boycott Divestment Against Israel appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the Show: Manufacturing Anti-Semitism and the destruction of the American University. We'll speak with Richard Silverstein of Tikun Olam. Also the devastating impacts of shuttering the Department of Education.  And Robert McChesney—prominent media scholar, Free Press co-founder, dogged defender of democracy and free speech, dies at the age of 72: Norman Solomon helps us remember The post The Many Impacts of Shutting Down The Department of Education 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, 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 – March 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 – March 27, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the Show: An emergency-room nurse just back from the Gaza strip, talks about the latest impacts of Israel bombing attacks on what's left of  Gaza's hospitals. Also, Greenpeace slapped hard, as it loses a $660 million dollar slap suit in North Dakota, in the context of the Standing Rock protests against Energy Transfer corporation: we'll have more on the implications for shutting down the Education Department.  And anything worthy of another look back on the Kennedy assassination papers? Will ask attorney Kennedy Scholar Bill Simpich The post Greenpeace Loses 600m Energy Transfer SLAPP Suit appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: We'll have an update on the expanding Israeli slaughter and genocide in Palestine. Also Professor Ron Lopez, from Sonoma State University comments on Trump's shut down of  the education department and the multiple negative implications. And Greenpeace slapped hard, as it loses a $660 million dollar slap suit in North Dakota, in the context of the Standing Rock protests against Energy Transfer corporation. And what about those recently unredacted and released Kennedy files: anything worthy of another look back: some folks think so! The post Sonoma State university Professor Ron Lopez on Trump's Shut Down of Department of Education appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show:  Federal Judge says the Nazi were treated better and given more rights to do process than the Venezuelan who were recently violently deported to El Salvador, in a profound violation of their legal and human rights. Also, the recent Lithium Battery Fire in Central California continues to cause suffering and confusion about possible continuing dangers of Lithium. The post Harvey Wasserman on The Dangers of Lithium Batteries For Electric Vehicles & Why Burning Tesla's in Protest is Really Bad For The Earth 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 21, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the Show: We feature a special edition of the weekly frontline news report from the electronic intifada with Nora Barrows Friedman: And as we go live to air, the US Israeli slaughter continues with over 500 woman, and children and men lost and shredded by US-armed illegal Israeli occupation forces. And the mass-murdering war-criminal PM of Israel says he's just getting started The post The Latest Headlines From The Electronic Intifada on Palestine 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 19, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show:: Ziad Abbas, Executive Director of the Middle East Children's Alliance, responds to Israel's latest slaughter of innocent Palestinians, including women. and children, cut down as they tried to flee the killing fields of Gaza. As we go to air, there are well over 400 Palestinians slaughtered on the run. Also Camilo Perez Bustillo,  just back from the battles at the US Mexico Border, monitoring the latest kidnappings of Venezuelans to maximum security prisons in El Salvador The post Middle East Children's Alliance ED, Ziad Abbas on Israel's Latest Slaughter in Gaza appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the Show: Is Leonard Peltier's freedom in peril, based on new Trump statements accusing  Biden of illegal pardons and legal actions that could have an impact on Peltier's freedom. We'll speak with Peltier spiritual adviser, Len Foster. Also we welcome back Bill Means, co-founder of the American Indian Movement.  And street actions and protests in san Francisco in support of Palestinian activist,  Mahmoud Khalil, arrested and jailed, apparently for being a Palestinian activist with a green card The post Is Recently Freed Political Prisoner Leonard Peltier In Danger of Being Sent Back to Jail? appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: Miguel Gavilan Molina speaks with radical educator, Nolan Cabrera. Also, risking your life for a photograph? We find out what's it like to photograph the extreme right. Also using false claims of Antisemitism to justify the deportation of a Palestinian with a green card. And a report back from Code Pink San Francisco, which took it's anti genocide campaign to the Berkeley City Council this week     The post What Is It Like To Risk Your Life Photographing The Extreme Right? 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 13, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: Philippine police arrest former President Rodrigo Duterte in Manila and send him to the Netherlands to face charges of crimes against humanity at the International Criminal Court. Also, Jennifer Lowenstein, updates the latest news from the killing fields of Gaza, the west bank and Syria: and The desperate situation in Afghanistan as a result of failed and deadly US polic The post Former Philippine's President Arrested For Crimes Against Humanity appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: It's revealed that Marco Rubio personally signed off to detain Mahmoud Khalil on “Foreign Policy Grounds”.  Meanwhile, A federal judge temporarily blocks the deportation of Khalil. We'll get the lowdown in Washington D.C. from Raed Jarrar of DAWN.  Also radical singer and songwriter David Rovics shares some thoughts and a new song calling for the release of Mahmoud Khalil: And mass murder and the expanding US/israeli occupation of Syria. The post The Detaining of Palestinian Activist Mahamoud Khalil 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 10, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the Show: Professor Ron Lopez, Chicano Studies, Sonoma State University on Trump's plan to shut down the board of education, as early as this weekend: Prof. Lopez joins us from Denver where he is speaking at the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education conference:  And Richard Becker of Answer Coalition, reports back on a recent trip to Cuba. What are the multiple impacts of the vicious US embargo on Cuba The post Flashpoints – March 7, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the Show: Code Pink are back in the streets, standing against genocide, fighting for peace from the Gulf of Mexico to the streets of the Capital.  We'll be joined by co-founders of Code Pink, Medea Benjanin in Washington D.C. and Jodie Evans in L.A., and Cynthia Papaermaster who keeps Code Pink front and center in San Francisco.  And we'll also feature our weekly frontline news report from the electronic intifada with Nora Barrows Friedman The post Code Punk, Back On The Streets and Standing Up Against Genocide 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 says she's got a few choice words for Donald J. Trump, America's new age dictator: Dolores will be 95 next month The post United Farmworkers Co-Founder Dolores Huerta Joins Us to Talk Trump & More appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the Show: Israel blockading the flow of crucial aid into Gaza, as it extends the Gaza killing fields to the West Bank. Also, Ice crackdowns across the south west US. We'll speak to Andrea Carmen in Tucson, the Executive Director of the International Indian Treaty Council, about the crackdown and about her recent visit to Panama. Then we'll head north to Phoenix to speak with Dr. Nolan Cabrera, Associate Professor at  the Center for the Study of Higher Education, at the University of Arizona, to talk about the Trump crackdowns and related adventures. The post Israel blockading the flow of crucial aid into Gaza appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the Show: A special Edition of the Election Crimes Bulletin with Greg Palast. Greg is back with a special report on How Trump and the GOP have already fixed 2026 election. Palast says Its the Republican plan to win next year's election this year The post The Election Crimes Bulletin with Greg Palast Returns appeared first on KPFA.