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 – 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.

Today on the show: The genocidal slaughter in illegally occupied Palestine continues. We'll feature our weekly news report from the Electronic Intifada with Nora Barrows Friedman: Also more poetry from the genocide with Anita Barrows/ That's Nora's mom!! The post The Latest Headlines on Gaza From The Electronic Intifada appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: We have a special report on an issue that could impact thousands of you listening to this right now. -A start up company , has been testing for a plastics Incineration Facility, in Rohnert Park California, and has been under the radar of the public until now. We also share an update on the Global Sumud Flotilla, a fleet of 52 boats reaching Gaza in a few days, facing attacks, has said they will not turn back in their quest to give humanitarian, basic aid to the people of Gaza. The post A Special Report on A Bay Area Start Up Testing For a Plastics Incineration Facility appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: Professor Ron Lopez, Chicano and Latino Studies at Sonoma State University, speaks out about the crushing impact Trump crack downs and ICE sweeps are having on his students: And College Democrats of America and Other Groups Call for Firing UC Berkeley President James B. Milliken, Over “Betrayal” of Academic Freedom The post Professor Ron Lopez Speaks Out On Trump/ICE Raids appeared first on KPFA.

Genocide watch: Our weekly update on the US armed genocide against Gaza and the West Bank with Flashpoints Special contributor, Sam Hussaeni. Today Sam and I will be joined by activist attorney Robert Jereski who has led CODEPINK's World Court Project. We'll keep one eye on the genocide and one eye o the UN as it opens for business again. Also Senior producer Kevin Pina on the real politics regarding Venezuela and Haiti The post Genocide watch: Our Weekly Update on The US Armed Genocide Against Gaza appeared first on KPFA.

San Francisco – Mission District Today on the show: The celebrated founder of Culture Clash and award winning playwright, Richard Montoya. Also, noted refugee rights advocate and honorary Mayor of San Francisco's Historic Mission District, Roberto Hernandez will join us The post Mayor of The Mission, Roberto Hernandez, Joins Us appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: The Electronic Intifada with Nora Barrows Friedman: Nora reports that the genocide continues and more Palestinians die of starvation, as the Israelis continue to blockade the flow of crucial food supplies and medicine badly needed by the Palestinians. Meanwhile over a half million people on the run with no where to hide: And a protest at Oakland ariport against using private airports as pipe lines to resupply the genocide. The post Flashpoints – September 18, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: We hear about a public Press conference happening tomorrow at the Oakland Airport, it's a part of the Oakland People's Arms Embargo Campaign. We also speak with the Communications Direction from the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights. 35 years strong yet some very hard times still to come. We talk about what they and others are doing to ease the cruelty of the current administration. And we will close the show with Part 2 of The Hasta Encontrarte Collective, a story of Women Searchers in Mexico, doing whatever it takes, including searching for their missing loved ones, by excavating public and private lands for graves. We talk to a member of the Collective and also to Amnesty International Mexico about the risks the searchers face, and ways to prevent forced disappearances. The post Oakland People's Arms Embargo Campaign On Their Scheduled Press Conference at Oakland Airport appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: Israel full force on the ground in Gaza! We'll speak with with Craig Mokhiber, an international human rights lawyer and activist and a former senior United Nations human rights official. Also, we recognize Mexican Independence Day & rising up against the Spanish Colonials. And An update on the volatile situation in Haiti including threat of further US occupation and covert destabilization.  And poetry from the Gaza Genocide from Anita Barrows and her poetry students on the ground and under siege The post Israel in Full Force On The Ground In Gaza appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: Genocide watch: our weekly update on the US armed genocide against Gaza and the West Bank with Flashpoints Special contributor, Sam Husseini. Today A Gaza-bound flotilla set sail from Tunisia, bringing life and death supplies. Also will Solar energy win out despite the latest massive corporate push by the weapons industry to go nuclear The post Genocide Watch with Sam Husseini 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 12, 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 11, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: Breaking News! We are opening the show with our initial thoughts and discussion around what seems like an assassination of Charlie Kirk, the CEO and co-founder of Turning Point USA, a conservative youth organization and joining me is Camilo Perez Bustillo. Also, as we speak, The senate education committee will decide on California Bill AB715. Proponents of the Bill say it fights antisemitism in schools, opponents say it includes stifling of teachers, students and curriculum mentioning Palestine. And we will close the show with Part 1 of a segment about Women Searchers in Mexico. Taking searches into their own hands, literally excavating public and private lands for bodies or personal affects of their loved ones. We talk with a member of The Hasta Encontrarte Collective and of Amnesty International Mexico. The post The Assassination of Right Wing Commentator, Charlie Kirk 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 9, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: Our weekly segment Genocide-Watch with Sam Husseini. Pro Palestine protestors get arrested in London for speaking Truth to power. Dave Lindorf, just back from the racist British Monarchy, reports. Also, Kathy Kelly says “We Will Not Be Silent on the Gaza Genocide”. Also the International Indian Treaty Council and the American Indian movement vow to resist Trump's plans to turn Alcatraz back to a maxi prison for mass deportations. And Juan José Gutierrez reports on expanding ICE round ups is LA and parts south The post Genocide Watch Returns With Sam Husseini and Guests appeared first on KPFA.

On today's show we return to Haiti with an update on the situation and a discussion of the country's status as the real narco-state in the Caribbean region.  Then we turn our attention back to Trump's gunboat diplomacy in Venezuela and  Marco Rubio's allegations of drug trafficking against Maduro and top socialist party officials. The post An Update on Haiti's Status As The Real Narco-State in The Caribbean appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the Show: The Washington D.C. -based human rights group DAWN has posted an Open Letter to PLO President Abbas requesting that the UN General Assembly to deploy multilateral protection force in Gaza, meanwhile the PLO has been banned from entering the US and thus the UN, by high US officials in Including  Secretary of State, Marco Rubio. Also the Washington Post is reporting on A post-war plan for Gaza that is circulating within President Donald Trump's administration that would see the U.S. administer Gaza for at least a decade, and include the relocation of Gaza's population and its rebuilding as a tourist resort. And as we do weekly, we feature the Electronic Intifada Newscast with Nora Barrows Friedman The post The Latest News Headlines From Gaza w/ The Electronic Intifada appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: Communities Against Carbon Transport and Injection: a newly formed coalition talks to us about a proposed Carbon Waste pipeline in California. Polluters get paid to dump their waste and a private company gets paid to pipe it through wetlands. Not unique to California, this has caused disaster in Satartia Mississippi, ALL under the guise of addressing climate change. Also, we will speak with Dr, AIsha Jumaan, returns from her recent trip to Yemen. We have an uplifting conversation despite the tragedy that her homeland faces as they stand up for GAZA. And we will close the show with Yazmyn Rahimi, who joins us to share a poem from her Afghan and Colombian roots The post Communities Against Carbon Transport and Injection (CACTI) on A Proposed Carbon Waste Pipeline in California 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 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 – September 1, 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 – August 29, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: A new groundbreaking report released by the Palestinian Youth Movement, uncovers Oakland's central role in the transportation of military cargo shipments to Israel. Also, remembering the impact of the 1970 Chicano Moratorium and anti-Vietnam war movement, that empowered Chicanos to resist the war and demand an end to discrimination at home: And after a series of successful bay-area peace actions, by the vets for peace boat, the Golden Rule,the vets turn their atttention to speaking out against the Gaza Genocide The post Remembering The Impact of the 1970 Chicano Moratorium & Anti Vietnam War Movement appeared first on KPFA.

On today's show we return to Haiti and yet another clandestine interview from the heart of its gang occupied capital to discuss the reasons behind their stalemate with the Haitian police   Then we turn our attention to Trump's gunboat diplomacy in Venezuela where the government is reported to have mobilized 4.5 million citizens into militias to defend its territory. Finally, we revisit a segment by Flashpoints executive producer Dennis Bernstein, Tell Her Story: Eleanor Bumpurs & the Police Killing that Galvanized New York City The post Haiti Update With Clandestine Interview From The Heart of It's Gang Occupied Capital appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: A Palestinian-American physician and co-founder of Doctors Against Genocide issues an urgent call for justice following the illegal confiscation of his and his family's ancestral land by renegade Israeli settlers. Also The doctors from DAG will share crucial information about hunger, starvation and the multiple medical emergencies now unfolding in Gaza. Also we'll feature a new movie about the violence of sweeping houseless humans up like so much trash, from Tiny and the folks At the Poor News Network The post Doctors Against Genocide on The Hunger And Starvation of Gaza appeared first on KPFA.

Today on Flashpoints: With more starvation and another massacre of journalists in Gaza, we commence with a new weekly column, Genocide-Watch, co-hosted by Sam Husseini.  Also Code Pink's Cythia Papermaster calls out the corporate media. Norm Solomon wants to know where the hell  the week-kneed democrats are on the expanding ethnic cleansing o Palestine: and Tell Her Story: Eleanor Bumpurs & the Police Killing that Galvanized New York City The post F;ashpoints Debuts New Weekly Segment: Genocide Watch, with Sam Husseini 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 – August 22, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: Suing the US government for genocide in occupied Palestine. Also a preacher speaks out against the genocide and we'll feature our weekly news report from the Electronic Intifada with Nora Barrows Friedman: The post Suing The US Government For Genocide 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 – August 20, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: How Trump's plan to kill FEMA will drown small town America A special report by award-winning investigative reporter Greg Palast. Also will Trump's quest to end balloting by mail marginalize millions of brown and black voters in America. And satirist and radical radio host, Randy Credico, back on the road to Washington D.C. with a few crucial signs of our times The post Greg Palast On Trump's Plan to Kill FEMA & How It Will Affect Small Town America appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: Two new damning human rights reports on the expanding slaughter in Gaza as the program of forced hunger and starvation continues: special correspondent, Jennifer Lowenstein reports. Also Richard Becker of Answer Coalition reflects on the pro-trump groveling in D.C. as a parade of presidents from Europe, join Ukrainian President Zelenskyy in another Trump ass-kissing secession at the White House. The post The Latest Human Rights Reports Out of 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 – August 15, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.