KPFA - Flashpoints

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.