Episodes

  • King Charles III speaks US Congress about democratic values, separation of powers; Bipartisan Dignity Act would create legal status for undocumented residents – April 28, 2026

    King Charles III speaks US Congress about democratic values, separation of powers; Bipartisan Dignity Act would create legal status for undocumented residents – April 28, 2026
    Apr 28 2026
    Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. King Charles III (Image by Roger Harris) UN Security Council debates worsening crisis in Gaza amid fragile ceasefire and global inattention; King Charles III speaks US Congress about democratic values, separation of powers; Bipartisan Dignity Act would create legal status for undocumented residents, another bill would extend Temporary Protected Status (TPS); Tensions over ICE-local cooperation spark protests in Sonoma County after man in jail transferred to ICE; Supreme Court hears arguments in case that could derail more than 100,000 lawsuits blaming Monsanto for pesticide-related cancers The post King Charles III speaks US Congress about democratic values, separation of powers; Bipartisan Dignity Act would create legal status for undocumented residents – April 28, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.
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  • UN Security Council discusses blockade of Hormuz Strait; state legislation would limit tax breaks for large corporate landlords- April 27, 2026

    UN Security Council discusses blockade of Hormuz Strait; state legislation would limit tax breaks for large corporate landlords- April 27, 2026
    Apr 27 2026
    Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Strait of Hormuz UN Security Council discusses blockade of Hormuz Strait, as US-Iran negotiations remain stalled; Palestinian township holds first municipal elections since Hamas rise to power; Assemblymember Haney bill would limit tax breaks for large corporate landlords; UN reports death of aid worker shot in Gaza, latest of 589 aid workers killed there since October 2023; Supporters of CA “Billionaire Tax” measure say they have enough signatures to put it on November ballot The post UN Security Council discusses blockade of Hormuz Strait; state legislation would limit tax breaks for large corporate landlords- April 27, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.
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  • US-Iran negotiations to begin Saturday in Pakistan; climate change, water exports threaten sensitive Mono Lake ecosystem – April 24, 2026

    US-Iran negotiations to begin Saturday in Pakistan; climate change, water exports threaten sensitive Mono Lake ecosystem – April 24, 2026
    Apr 24 2026
    Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Mono Lake (photo by RuggyBearLA under the Creative Commons Attribution 2.0 Generic license) US-Iran negotiations to begin Saturday, as US threatens expansion of blockade and civilians suffer; Commerce Secretary Lutnick grilled over tariffs, relationship with Jeffrey Epstein during budget hearing; UCLA researchers describe climate, water policy impacts on sensitive Mono Lake ecosystem; Global Report on Food Crises 2026 says acute hunger doubled in past decade, 2 famines declared last year for first time in report’s history; April 24 is International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace; Sunday April 26 is International Day of Chernobyl Disaster Remembrance, a reminder of the devastating human cost of nuclear disasters and the need for continued vigilance The post US-Iran negotiations to begin Saturday in Pakistan; climate change, water exports threaten sensitive Mono Lake ecosystem – April 24, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.
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  • Trump announces extension of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire; Six candidates face off for debate in open race for CA Governor – April 23, 2026

    Trump announces extension of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire; Six candidates face off for debate in open race for CA Governor – April 23, 2026
    Apr 23 2026
    Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Lebanon Trump announces extension of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, as he issues “shoot to kill” order for Iranian mine-laying ships; AG Bonta touts state success reducing gun violence, but warns progress depends on uncertain funding; Six candidates face off for debate in open race for Governor; AG Bonta urges local law enforcement agencies to report rape kit backlogs by July 1; Trump administration reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less dangerous drug; On this date, April 23, 1971, hundreds of Vietnam War veterans opposed to the conflict protested by tossing their medals and ribbons over a wire fence constructed in front of the U.S. Capitol The post Trump announces extension of Israel-Lebanon ceasefire; Six candidates face off for debate in open race for CA Governor – April 23, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.
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  • Iran, US blockades creating biggest energy crisis in history; Virginia voters approve mid-decade redistricting, Trump calls Virginia vote “rigged” – April 22, 2026

    Iran, US blockades creating biggest energy crisis in history; Virginia voters approve mid-decade redistricting, Trump calls Virginia vote “rigged” – April 22, 2026
    Apr 22 2026
    Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Happy International Mother Earth Day 2026 Iran ceasefire becomes blockade vs blockade, creating biggest energy crisis in history and threatening food crisis; Senate rejects War Powers Resolution as Dems call the Iran war a disaster with no end in sight; Virginia voters approve mid-decade redistricting, Trump calls Virginia vote “rigged”; Alameda County extends contract for Flock license place readers, critics say tool for mass surveillance and targeting immigrants; State lawmakers considering 3 insurance reform bills in wake of Eaton, Palisades wildfires; California lawmakers considering measure to establish state-run bank The post Iran, US blockades creating biggest energy crisis in history; Virginia voters approve mid-decade redistricting, Trump calls Virginia vote “rigged” – April 22, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.
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  • Trump extends ceasefire with Iran hours before deadline; Dems plan Wednesday vote on another War Powers resolution to end Iran war – April 21, 2026

    Trump extends ceasefire with Iran hours before deadline; Dems plan Wednesday vote on another War Powers resolution to end Iran war – April 21, 2026
    Apr 21 2026
    Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Trump extends ceasefire with Iran hours before deadline, US blockade of Iran continues; Democrats plan Wednesday vote on another War Powers resolution to end Trump war; Divided European Union rejects proposed suspension of trade ties with Israel, issue likely to return next month; Trump pick for Fed Chair, Warsh, grilled by Dems over undisclosed assets and links to Trump, refuses to say Trump lost 2020 election; Dems blast Health Secretary Kennedy over vaccination policy, Affordable Care Act, during Senate hearing The post Trump extends ceasefire with Iran hours before deadline; Dems plan Wednesday vote on another War Powers resolution to end Iran war – April 21, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.
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  • Peace talks canceled after US seizes Iranian cargo ship; CA Atty Gen Bonta sues Amazon claiming price fixing – April 20, 2026

    Peace talks canceled after US seizes Iranian cargo ship; CA Atty Gen Bonta sues Amazon claiming price fixing – April 20, 2026
    Apr 20 2026
    Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. CA Attorney General Rob Bonta Peace talks with Iran canceled after US seizes Iranian cargo ship; State Attorney General Bonta sues Amazon, claiming illegal price fixing; SF activists push “Overpaid CEO Tax” ballot measure to avoid city health cuts; UN Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs warns Gaza unsafe for civilians including aid workers; UN/European Union report says rebuilding Gaza will cost $71.4 billion over next decade; UN chief Guterres says participation of indigenous peoples in global decision-making has never been more critical The post Peace talks canceled after US seizes Iranian cargo ship; CA Atty Gen Bonta sues Amazon claiming price fixing – April 20, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.
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  • Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, as Trump’s blockade of Iran continues; Gaza oil shortage harming health, other vital services- April 17, 2026

    Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, as Trump’s blockade of Iran continues; Gaza oil shortage harming health, other vital services- April 17, 2026
    Apr 17 2026
    Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Strait of Hormuz (image by Goran_tek-en) Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, Trump says blockade of Iran continues; Gaza oil shortage harming health, other vital services as Israel blocks oil imports; Elon Musk takes OpenAI to court, says failing it’s non-profit mission; Bernie Sanders warns of driver job losses with rise of driverless vehicles, white collar job cuts from AI; Assemblymember Haney introduces Downtown Highrise Act to build more housing UPDATE: Iran announces re-closing Strait of Hormuz due to Trump blockade of Iranian ships and ports The post Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, as Trump’s blockade of Iran continues; Gaza oil shortage harming health, other vital services- April 17, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.
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