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Larry Bensky, May 1st, 1937 ~ May 19th, 2024

Larry Bensky, veteran broadcaster at KPFA, passed away Sunday, May 19th, 2024 at the age of 87. Larry was best known as the national affairs correspondent for Pacifica Radio from 1987 to 1998. Larry covered numerous national and international events for Pacifica, including the Iran–Contra hearings in 1987, the confirmation hearings for four Supreme Court … Continued

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A Rude Awakening

Drawdown Neighborhood Bay Area & Water is Love Online Debut

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On today’s show, I speak to Matt Scott Project Drawdown’s director of storytelling and engagement on his organization’s latest Drawdown Neighborhood feature based on Bay Area climate activists which will be debuting.  We switch gears and speak to Martin Winiecki co-director of the documentary Water is Love: Ripples of Regeneration which will be making its … Continued

The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays

The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – June 3, 2024 Hunter Biden’s Delaware gun charge trial seats a jury.

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Hunter Biden’s Delaware gun charge trial seats a jury. Israel declares four Hamas held hostages dead. Mexico chooses first female President in the country’s 200 year history. House introduces new bipartisan Presidential code of ethics bill. Pro-Palestinian … Continued

Soo… (Songs to Obsess Over & Over)

Soo… (Songs to Obsess Over & Over) – March 2024

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Songs to Obsess Over and Over… By Mike Biggz – KPFA Interim Music Director   Iibibio Sound Machine – “Pull The Rope” (Merge Records) Ibibio Sound Machine, the incredible London based dance outfit led by singer Eno Williams and multi-instrumentalist Max Grunhard, return with their latest single, the hypnotic dancefloor banger, “Pull the Rope”. Ibibio … Continued

Setting the Standard

Setting the Standard – June 3, 2024

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Setting the Standard has been around 8-10 years, and was originally started by Maya Rise. We kept it going, and continues to evolve into many platforms. We are a all volunteer crew, and bring you information, poetry, music, and much more. You can tune in online at kpfa.org or on the radio at 94.1fm KPFA, … Continued
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June 29 2024

Urban Foraging – The Unnatural History of Golden Gate Park In-Person Event + Book

In-Person Event • Urban Foraging + Book

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Join Maria Finn, author of the recently published cookbook, Forage. Gather. Feast., and her truffle dog, Flora Jayne, for a stroll on Saturday, June 29th, 10 am -12 pm in Golden Gate Park in SF. A copy of the book will be sent to all who sign up for the event. Learn about the flora...