KPFA - Law & Disorder w/ Cat Brooks

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Law & Disorder exposes the cracks in our system, agitates for resistance and collectively builds a new world where all of us thrive — all through an Oakland-based abolitionist lens that centers Black experience, movement-building and art. Hosted by Cat Brooks. Produced by Jesse Strauss. —- Subscribe to this podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1637968343?to=page Get in touch: lawanddisorder@kpfa.org Follow us on socials @LawAndDis: https://twitter.com/LawAndDis; https://www.instagram.com/lawanddis/

  1. 1D AGO

    Resistance in Residence: Anthony Jimenez, Muralist and Educator

    Anthony Jimenez is a Bay Area–based muralist, educator, and self-described “artivist” whose work centers community, identity, and social justice. Born in Morgan Hill and raised in California’s South Bay, Jimenez draws deeply from his Mexican and Chicano roots, using art to explore cultural belonging and the lived experiences of working-class families. His practice is rooted in mentorship and public engagement, often collaborating with youth and community members to create murals that reflect collective histories and struggles. Known for his striking portraiture, Jimenez intentionally uplifts those often overlooked — friends, family, and neighbors — rendering them as powerful, large-scale subjects worthy of visibility and honor. His work frequently highlights matriarchs, everyday people, and victims of state violence, transforming public spaces into sites of remembrance and resistance. Influenced by his role as a father, his recent work embraces intimate, unfiltered depictions of family life. Through art, Jimenez aims to build connection, preserve culture, and inspire collective empowerment.  Connect with Anthony via his Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/anthonyisjim?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw== — Subscribe to this podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1637968343?to=page Get in touch: lawanddisorder@kpfa.org Follow us on socials @LawAndDis: threads.com@lawanddis ; https://www.instagram.com/lawanddis/ The post Resistance in Residence: Anthony Jimenez, Muralist and Educator appeared first on KPFA.

    22 min
  2. US-Israel War on Iran w/ Phyllis Bennis. Then, Paramilitary Agents Behind Trump’s Violent Immigration Crackdowns w/ Ali Winston

    APR 8

    US-Israel War on Iran w/ Phyllis Bennis. Then, Paramilitary Agents Behind Trump’s Violent Immigration Crackdowns w/ Ali Winston

    Iran: Trump threatening ‘a whole civilization” and a last minute ceasefire. Cat Brooks talks to Phyllis Bennis about Trump threatening ‘a whole civilization” and a last minute ceasefire with Iran. Guest: Phyllis Bennis is a Middle East analyst and directs the New Internationalism Project at the Institute for Policy Studies. She is the author of several books including her latest, Understanding Palestine & Israel.   Paramilitary Agents Behind Trump’s Violent Immigration Crackdowns Guest: Ali Winston is an independent reporter covering criminal justice, privacy, and extremism. He is co-author of the book The Riders Come Out at Night: Corruption, Brutality and Cover-up in Oakland.  He recently wrote an article for Wired about DHS agents using extreme force against civilians in the largest known deployment of its kind in US history “Unmasking the Paramilitary Agents Behind Trump’s Violent Immigration Crackdown”   —- Subscribe to this podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1637968343?to=page Get in touch: lawanddisorder@kpfa.org Follow us on socials @LawAndDis: https://twitter.com/LawAndDis; https://www.instagram.com/lawanddis/ The post US-Israel War on Iran w/ Phyllis Bennis. Then, Paramilitary Agents Behind Trump’s Violent Immigration Crackdowns w/ Ali Winston appeared first on KPFA.

    52 min

  3. APR 7

    Birthright Citizenship and the 14th Amendment. Remembering the Murder of Bobby Hutton. And, DBB Film Fest

    Cat Brooks talks to Nana Gyamfi about Birthright Citizenship, the 14th Amendment and the implications of the Trump administration trying to reverse these rights. Nana Gyamfi is the Executive Director of the Black Alliance for Just Immigration or BAJI. Anniversary of Murder of Bobby Hutton with Chairman Fred Hampton Jr.Chairman Fred Hampton Jr. is a Chicago-based community organizer, activist.  He is the president and chairman of the Prisoners of Conscience Committee and Black Panther Cubs.  He is the son of the Black Panther Party leader Fred Hampton.   Dream Beyond Bars Film Festival (CURYJ) w/ George Galvis is the Co-founder and executive director of Communities United for Restorative Youth Justice.   Screenshot Event: Dream Beyond Bars Film Festival (CURYJ) Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 05:00 – 9:00 PM at The New Parkway Theater• 474 24th St, Oakland 94612    — Subscribe to this podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1637968343?to=page Get in touch: lawanddisorder@kpfa.org Follow us on socials @LawAndDis: https://twitter.com/LawAndDis; https://www.instagram.com/lawanddis/ The post Birthright Citizenship and the 14th Amendment. Remembering the Murder of Bobby Hutton. And, DBB Film Fest appeared first on KPFA.

    49 min

  4. APR 6

    Palestine Post w/ Samer Araabi: The Siege on Gaza Continues while the US Threatens to Attack Iran’s Energy Infrastructure

    Cat Brooks talks to Samer Araabi about the continuing siege on Gaza and the state of the war in Iran and the Middle East. Guest: Samer Araabi  is the Associate Director of Political Education and Research at the Center for Constitutional Rights.  He is also a member of the Arab Resource and Organizing Center (AROC) and co-founder of AROC Action.   Our Resistance in Residence Artist this week is writer, educator, and performer Okpara Danjuma.   Photo image: Wikimedia — Subscribe to this podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1637968343?to=page Get in touch: lawanddisorder@kpfa.org Follow us on socials @LawAndDis: https://twitter.com/LawAndDis; https://www.instagram.com/lawanddis/ The post Palestine Post w/ Samer Araabi: The Siege on Gaza Continues while the US Threatens to Attack Iran’s Energy Infrastructure appeared first on KPFA.

    44 min

  5. APR 3

    How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate in a Turbulent Era w/ Nico Lang

    Reporter Nico Lang has been a recurring guest on this show as we continue to cover the dizzying and dangerous demagoguery and anti-trans legislation against trans youth. They join us today to share about some of the people they met in small town America, trans kids and their families directly impacted by the anti-trans policies enjoined by conservatives in power. Lang spent two years traveling around the US to write their book, American Teenager: How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate and Finding Joy in a Turbulent Era. —- Subscribe to our podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1637968343?to=page Get in touch: lawanddisorder@kpfa.org Follow us on socials @LawAndDis: https://twitter.com/LawAndDis; https://www.instagram.com/lawanddis/ The post How Trans Kids Are Surviving Hate in a Turbulent Era w/ Nico Lang appeared first on KPFA.

    50 min
  6. The People’s Budget w/ Dr. Melina Abdullah

    APR 1

    The People’s Budget w/ Dr. Melina Abdullah

    Guest host Dr. Melina Abdullah speaks with Dr. Tabatha Jones Jolivet and Dr. David Turner.   Dr. Jones Jolivet is an educator, minister, organizer, and interdisciplinary scholar. She organizes with Black Lives Matter-Los Angeles, Clergy 4 Black Lives, and the People’s Budget Los Angeles Coalition Dr. David Turner is an Assistant Professor of Black Life and Racial Justice in the Department of Social Welfare at the Luskin School. —- Subscribe to this podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1637968343?to=page Get in touch: lawanddisorder@kpfa.org Follow us on socials @LawAndDis: https://twitter.com/LawAndDis; https://www.instagram.com/lawanddis/ The post The People’s Budget w/ Dr. Melina Abdullah appeared first on KPFA.

    50 min

  7. MAR 30

    Dr. Melina Abdullah in Conversation with Lavish Mack

    Guest host Dr. Melina Abdullah speaks with Lavish Mack. Mack is a community organizer and advocate known for their work addressing police accountability and supporting families impacted by state violence. Lavish recently returned from an aid flotilla to Cuba.  Check out Dr. Melina Abdullah’s socials @docmellymel & Lavish Mack’s @lavishmack —- Subscribe to our podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1637968343?to=page Get in touch: lawanddisorder@kpfa.org Follow us on socials @LawAndDis: https://twitter.com/LawAndDis; https://www.instagram.com/lawanddis/  The post Dr. Melina Abdullah in Conversation with Lavish Mack appeared first on KPFA.

    52 min
  8. An Urgent Call to Release Elders from California’s Women’s Prisons

    MAR 25

    An Urgent Call to Release Elders from California’s Women’s Prisons

    I. An Urgent Call to Release Elders from California’s Women’s Prisons In the first segment, Guest Host Thandisizwe Chimurenga speaks with members of the California Coalition for Women Prisoners (CCWP) and the Policy Advocacy Clinic (PAC) about No Time to Wait: A Case for Releasing Elders from California’s Women’s Prisons a New Report that Verifies the Urgent Need to Release Elders from California Women’s Prisons. Guests:  Jane Dorotik is an organizer with the California Coalition for Women Prisoners.  And, Maiya Zwerling is faculty member at the Policy Advocacy Clinic at UC Berkeley School of Law. Find the full report of “No Time to Wait” here.   II. Promoting anti-racism & social justice throughout the CSU system and the CFA.  In the second segment Host Thandisizwe Chimurenga talks with Audrena Redmond is Director for Anti-Racism & Social Justice at the California Faculty Association about the work the The Council for Racial & Social Justice does to promote anti-racism & social justice throughout the California State University (CSU) system and California Faculty Association (CFA).   —- Subscribe to this podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1637968343?to=page Get in touch: lawanddisorder@kpfa.org Follow us on socials @LawAndDis: https://twitter.com/LawAndDis; https://www.instagram.com/lawanddis/ The post An Urgent Call to Release Elders from California’s Women’s Prisons appeared first on KPFA.

    46 min
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Law & Disorder exposes the cracks in our system, agitates for resistance and collectively builds a new world where all of us thrive — all through an Oakland-based abolitionist lens that centers Black experience, movement-building and art. Hosted by Cat Brooks. Produced by Jesse Strauss. —- Subscribe to this podcast: https://plinkhq.com/i/1637968343?to=page Get in touch: lawanddisorder@kpfa.org Follow us on socials @LawAndDis: https://twitter.com/LawAndDis; https://www.instagram.com/lawanddis/

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