KPFA - Flashpoints

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.