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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.

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 5, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.

On today's show we turn our attention to the US military buildup and threats of another US military aggression, this time against Iran.. Next up we feature an exclusive interview with Yves Engler about his run for the leadership of the New Democratic Party, known as the NDP in Canada, and how his criticisms of Israel's genocide in Gaza landed him jail. It's a wide ranging discussion of US Canada relations you won't want to miss.  Finally, here in the SF Bay Area we're lucky to have another opportunity to screen the amazing documentary film, “Thabyay: Creative Resistance in Myanmar, we'll be joined by the director Jeanne Hallacy. The post US Military Threats Against Iran 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 3, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: Haiti Action co-founder, Robert Roth joins us live from a protest on the streets of San Francisco. Folks are in the streets in support of the continued availability of Temporary Protective Status for Haitians living in exile in the US. TPS is slotted to end tomorrow/cutoff cold by Trump: And Flashpoints senior producer Miguel Gavilan Molina is in San Francisco's Mission District at Historic Dolores Park, reporting on the people's growing resistance to ICE and blatant trump Racism The post Protests In The Streets For Temporary Protected Status, Scheduled to End Tomorrow By Trump Admin appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: People in the streets by the tens of thousands, from one coast to the other ,protesting expanding Trump wars and fascism. Also Organizing against US funded violence and anti-democratic behavior in Haiti. We'll feature an in-depth update on the worsening situation on the ground there, and the call for Asylum for hundreds of thousands of Haitians in the US now and threatened with immediate deportation. And Veterans arrested protesting Trump violence in Minneapolis. The post Protestors Strike Nationwide Against Trump's Fascism appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: FBI agents seize ballots and records from the 2020 election. Voter fraud fighter, Greg Palast, tells us why. Also we feature our weekly broadcast of the electronic Intifada newscast with Nora Barrows Friedman…and Kathy Kelly will join us for a crucial remembrance The post Greg Palast on The FBI's Raid In Georgia Over The 2020 Election appeared first on KPFA.

On today's show we investigate claims by human rights organizations tied to the National Endowment for Democracy that the Iranian government recently committed massacres of civilians during recent protests in that country. Then we shine a light on what is being called the commodification of human suffering by corporations contracted by the Trump administration to process and warehouse those rounded up and detained by ICE.    Finally, we feature a discussion of the state of constitutional rights and civil liberties in these once great United States. The post The Commodification of Human Suffering by Corporations appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: Anti-ice protests from coast to coast: We go live to a protest forming at this hour. A Community March on Target and Home Depot just getting underway to demand these Corporations end their complicity with ICE. And Hunger in America expanding in leaps and bounds, while homeless is legion. Food Not Bombs founder Keith McHenry Joins us for an extended update The post Mass Protests Against Corporations That Support ICE Underway appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: We'll feature a special report on another ICE murder in the emerging killing fields of Minneapolis.  And Singer/Songwriter David Rovics joins us for a special in-studio concert The post Singer/Songwriter David Rovics Performs Live in The KPFA Studios 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 – January 23, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: Why is a U.S. citizen, Chantal Anicoche, locked inside a military camp and unreachable by US Human Rights Activists? Flashpoints Senior Producer, Kevin Pina reports on this story. Also we broadcast the weekly edition of the Electronic Intifada Newscast with Nora Barrows Friedman The post Headlines From Gaza From The Electronic Intifada w/ Nora Barrows-Friedman appeared first on KPFA.

On today's show we take a closer look at the Trump administration's buildup and justifications for a US military intervention in Iran. Then we have a direct appeal to our listeners to take action to save the life of a US citizen and Phillipina American now being held hostage by the Philippine military after witnessing a massacre in Mindoro, Philippines. Finally, we shine a light on Trump's US foreign policy and ask the question, WTF, question mark! The post A Look at The Trump Admin's Justification For Military Intervention In Iran appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: We'll speak with Zeaid Abbas of the Middle East Children's Alliance about the deadly situation in Occupied Palestine after 837 days of an ongoing genocide, and no real end in sight. And we'll rebroadcast last night's live Flashpoints show from Medicine for Nightmares bookstore in the heart of San Francisco's mission district The post Zeiad Abbas of MECA on The Deadly Situation in Occupied 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 – January 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 – January 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 – January 15, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.

On today's show we feature an interview and discussion of US foreign policy with Dan Kovalik, author of the book, “The Plot to Overthrow Venezuela: How the US Is Orchestrating a Coup for Oil.” Then we turn our attention to Cuba and the situation facing that  island nation's people which has worsened since the US kidnapping of president Nicolas Maduro of Venezuela. Finally, we talk with a tech expert from the Electronic Frontier Foundation about the new electronic surveillance tools used by the Israeli Defense Force, in Gaza that are now being used by ICE here in the United States. The post Dan Kovalik on The US Orchestrating a Coup in Venezuela For Oil appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: San Francisco City Attorney, David Chiu speaks out against the Trump's decision to cut off federal to all Sanctuary Cities immediately. Also Haiti Action co-founder, Robert Roth talks about Haiti in the context of expanding US aggression and the reinstallation of the Monroe Doctrine for the hemisphere. Then, Richard Becker, co-founder of answer coalition, analyzes Trump's plans for exerting full US control over valuable and almost endless regional resources. Becker says Answer Coalition is mounting a full and robust people's response to Trump's imposition of authoritarian rule. Also Cuba expert, Gloria LaRiva gives up us an update on Cuba after the US attacks in the region. And we continue to fight against the cover-up /murder of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old US citizen, gunned down in cold blood last Wednesday by an ICE agent The post San Francisco DA David Chiu on Trump's Cutting Federal Funds for Sanctuary Cities appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: A live report and update from Minneapolis, where people are still reeling from the cold-blooded killing of Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old US citizen, teacher and award-winning poet, killed when an ICE agent shot into her vehicle while she was trying to flee. Also Flashpoints senior producer, Kevin Pina will join us to talk about a new series of special Wednesday broadcasts he'll be doing on regional and hemispheric politics: and we will rebroadcast the weekly edition of the Electronic Intifada Newscast with Nora Barrows Friedman The post Update From Minneapolis After The Murder of Renee Nicole Good by ICE appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: An in-depth interview with a front line attorney who is defending protestors, activists, and victims o f Trump's racist raids in Minneapolis.  Also we rebroadcast the weekly edition of the Electronic Intifada Genocide Newscast with Nora Barrows Friedman The post The Latest Headlines From Gaza with The Electronic Intidada appeared first on KPFA.