Podcasts about flashpoints

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 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.

In Episode 59 of Alphas Make Sandwiches, Ashe in America, Abbey Blue Eyes, Christy Lupo, and Jackie Espada unpack the week's cultural and political headlines with sharp commentary and personal perspective. The conversation moves through trending media narratives, public reactions to controversial moments, and the broader implications of how stories are framed and amplified online. The hosts examine the emotional temperature of the culture right now, discussing accountability, double standards, and the growing divide between public perception and lived reality. They reflect on how social pressure influences speech, relationships, and community, while emphasizing the importance of discernment and courage in a rapidly shifting landscape. With candid exchanges, moments of humor, and thoughtful critique, Ep. 59 delivers a grounded discussion rooted in the specific events and commentary covered in this episode's conversation.

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.

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.

Charlie didn’t always love the NFL, but he did love football and always had a lot to say about it. This episode runs through Charlie’s many takes on the Super Bowl and its associated spectacle, from halftime shows and ads to his personal experience as a long-suffering Chicago Bears fan. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Charlie didn’t always love the NFL, but he did love football and always had a lot to say about it. This episode runs through Charlie’s many takes on the Super Bowl and its associated spectacle, from halftime shows and ads to his personal experience as a long-suffering Chicago Bears fan. Watch every episode ad-free on members.charliekirk.com! Get new merch at charliekirkstore.com!Support the show: http://www.charliekirk.com/supportSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

In this episode of GREAT POWER PODCAST, host Ilan Berman speaks with Dana Stroul of the Washington Institute for Near East Policy about the changing shape of the new Syria, and what we can expect in terms of the looming showdown between the United States and Iran.BIO:Dana Stroul is Director of Research and Shelly and Michael Kassen Senior Fellow at The Washington Institute for Near East Policy, positions she assumed in February, 2024. She rejoined the Institute after serving from 2021-2023 as deputy assistant secretary of defense for the Middle East, the Pentagon's top civilian official with responsibility for the region. Prior to first joining the Institute in 2018, she served for five years as a senior professional staff member on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, where she covered the Middle East, North Africa, and Turkey. Before working on Capitol Hill, Stroul served in the Middle East policy office of the Secretary of Defense.

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.

Just before our Berkeley show last night, Kamala and I spent the hour with Dennis Bernstein as guests of Flashpoints on KPFA Community Radio. Along with us there were appearances via phone from the brilliant poet, Anita Barrows, and a report from the streets of Minneapolis as well.

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.

CannCon and Ghost open the January 20 edition of Badlands Daily by tracking how multiple pressure points are converging across geopolitics, domestic unrest, and institutional authority. The discussion moves through developments tied to Venezuela, sanctions, energy leverage, and shifting international alignments, emphasizing how narrative framing often obscures the mechanics actually driving outcomes. Domestically, the hosts examine rising tensions tied to law enforcement, protests, and political signaling, questioning whether stability is real or merely projected. Throughout the episode, CannCon and Ghost focus on pattern recognition, media misdirection, and why sudden “chaos moments” often follow long periods of quiet maneuvering. The conversation connects foreign policy pressure, economic leverage, and internal division into a broader picture of a system attempting to maintain control while underlying structures strain, reinforcing the need for patience, discernment, and clarity as events continue to unfold.

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.

One year into President Donald Trump's second term, Targeted Victory Chief Communications Officer Matt Gorman weighs in on some of the biggest flashpoints at home and abroad. Dana and Matt discuss the potential of the U.S. acquisition of Greenland, President Trump's tariff threats against European countries, and why this moment for the Iranian people feels different than in the past. They also dig into the protests unfolding in Minnesota and why Matt doesn't see tensions easing anytime soon, before turning to the political landscape ahead of the 2026 midterms and the possibility of Democrats reclaiming the Senate. I Wish Someone Told Me: Matt shares the two cases he's watching most closely, including the Supreme Court's transgender athletes case and the Court's upcoming decision on tariffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.

Nearly four months after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, Joe Pags asks the question no one else will: why did this story vanish from the headlines? Pags breaks down how legacy media has quietly moved on, zeroing in on overlooked developments in the case — including the stunning detail that a prosecutor's child allegedly witnessed the killing, raising serious questions about conflicts and accountability as the case moves forward. Then Victoria Coates joins the show for a must-hear global briefing. A former Trump national security official, Coates lays out what's really happening with Venezuela, Iran, Greenland, Cuba, and China's growing footprint, connecting the dots in a way few can. This is the context and clarity you won't get anywhere else. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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.

Recent U.S. actions in Venezuela, rising tensions with Iran, and its interest in Greenland may look separate — but are they? Is might prevailing over right? In this episode of The Hub, host Wang Guan and guests examine the strategic logic connecting these flashpoints and what they may reflect about deeper trends in shifting power, sovereignty, and the global order.

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 7, 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 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 – January 5, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.

2026 risks include geopolitics, cyber threats, and natural disasters. Learn practical steps to prepare and stay resilient. The post Emerging Risks in 2026: Key Risks and Possible Flashpoints appeared first on Mind4Survival.

Today on the show: Intervention Watch, a new series hosted by Flashpoints senior producer, Kevin Pina, tracking expanding US wars of Aggression against Venezuela and throughout the region: While the self-described Secretary of War and the Pentagon talk about ‘defense,' US Intervention Watch exposes their offensiveness. Also  we rebroadcast the weekly edition of the Electronic Intifada Genocide Newscast with Nora Barrows Friedman The post Flashpoints – January 2, 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 1, 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 – December 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 – December 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 – December 29, 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 – December 26, 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 – December 25, 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 – December 24, 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 – December 23, 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 – December 22, 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 – December 19, 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 – December 18, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

The Flashpoints of Woke Capitalism: Occupy Wall Street and the SEC — Charles Gasparino — Gasparinoidentifies the 2008 financial crisis and the ensuing progressive populist backlash, including the Occupy Wall Streetencampment at Zuccotti Park, as pivotal flashpoints accelerating corporate woke adoption. CEOs embraced ESG and DEI frameworks, influenced by ideological groupthink at forums like Davos. Corporate leadership adopted stakeholder capitalism as a political defense mechanism against progressive lawmakers including Senator Elizabeth Warren and regulatory pressure. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), particularly under the Biden administration, has begun systematically enforcing woke corporate policies through regulatory authority. 1931