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UpFront delivers a mix of local, state, and international coverage through challenging interviews, civil debates, breaking updates, and in-depth discussions with authors. UpFront PM is the afternoon edition of UpFront. Pitch us at upfront@kpfa.org. Theme Music: Turn It Up by Digital Primitives, licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License.

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Kathleen DuVal on Native Nations [rebroadcast]

00:08 — Kathleen Duval is professor of history at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, author most recently of “Native Nations: A Millennium in North America.” The post Kathleen DuVal on Native Nations [rebroadcast] appeared first on KPFA.

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Mastering the Universe with Rob Larson [rebroadcast]

00:08 — Rob Larson is a professor of economics at Tacoma Community College. His latest book is Mastering the Universe: The Obscene Wealth of the Ruling Class, What They Do with Their Money, and Why You Should Hate Them Even More. The post Mastering the Universe with Rob Larson [rebroadcast] appeared first on KPFA.

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Russia’s War in Ukraine; Plus, Corona Calls with Dr. Swartzberg

00:08 — John Feffer is Director of Foreign Policy in Focus. 00:33 — Dr. John Swartzberg, clinical professor emeritus of infectious diseases at UC Berkeley’s School of Public Health. The post Russia’s War in Ukraine; Plus, Corona Calls with Dr. Swartzberg appeared first on KPFA.

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4 DAYS AGO

Michael Mann on Wars [rebroadcast]

00:08 Michael Mann, Distinguished Research Professor of Sociology Emeritus at UCLA; Honorary Professor at the University of Cambridge; author most recently of On Wars [this is a re-broadcast of an interview originally recorded in September 2023] The post Michael Mann on Wars [rebroadcast] appeared first on KPFA.

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NOV 8

What Happened this Election? Trump 2.0 and US Relations with China; Inflation Shock Impact on Electoral Politics; Plus, California State Politics and Housing

00:08 — Jake Werner, Research Fellow at the Quincy Institute. His research examines the emergence of great power conflict between the US. 00:20 — Steve Phillips is founder of Democracy in Color. His latest book is How We Win the Civil War: Securing a Multiracial Democracy and Ending White Supremacy for Good 00:33 — David Dayen is the executive editor of The American Prospect. His most recent book is Monopolized: Life in the Age of Corporate Power (2020). 00:45 — Shanti Singh, is Communications and Legislative Director at Tenants Together. The post What Happened this Election? Trump 2.0 and US Relations with China; Inflation Shock Impact on Electoral Politics; Plus, California State Politics and Housing appeared first on KPFA.

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NOV 7

California Election Results; The Economy and the Election; Plus, Israeli Defense Minister Fired Amidst Another Netanyahu Controversy

00:12 — Sameea Kamal is a reporter for CalMatters covering the state Capitol and California politics. 00:20 — Dean Baker is a senior economist at the Center for Economic and Policy Research. 00:33 — Joel Beinin, Professor of Middle East History, Emeritus at Stanford University. The post California Election Results; The Economy and the Election; Plus, Israeli Defense Minister Fired Amidst Another Netanyahu Controversy appeared first on KPFA.

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NOV 6

Post-Election Day 2024 Special

Donald Trump becomes the first convicted felon elected president of the United States, also the oldest person, the wealthiest person, and apparently the first Republican in 20 years to win the popular vote. Republicans have also won the Senate, and remains to be seen if they also win the House. To discuss what happened, we’re joined by John Nichols, National Affairs Correspondent for the Nation. 0:20 -What happens to the criminal and civil cases against Trump now? Jeremy Stahl is Jurisprudence editor at Slate. 0:33 – Latinos, immigration and the election Oscar A. Chacón is Senior Strategy Advisor for Alianza Americas. 0:45 – The impact on the war on Palestine and US solidarity movements Khury Petersen-Smith, Michael Ratner Middle East Fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies, where he researches U.S. empire, borders, and migration. 1:10 – San Francisco sees a swing to the right Tim Redmond is the founder of 48hills, and has covered San Francisco for more than 30 years. 1:25 – Oakland votes to recall both mayor and district attorney Pecolia Manigo is the political director of Oakland Rising, which mobilizes and educates voters in the flatlands – East and West Oakland – around issues of social justice. 1:35 – What happened in Los Angeles: District Attorney’s race Melina Abdullah is a Vice Presidential candidate who ran this election as an Independent with Dr Cornel West. She’s a professor of pan-African studies at Cal State Los Angeles, as well as the co-founder of the Los Angeles chapter of Black Lives Matter and co-founder of Black Lives Matter Grassroots. 1:45 – California ballot propositions Keyan Bliss is a community organizer with the Anti Police Terror Project in Sacramento, where he also serves as a commissioner on the Sacramento Community Police Review Commission. Co-hosted by Cat Brooks and Brian Edwards-Tiekert. The post Post-Election Day 2024 Special appeared first on KPFA.

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NOV 5

Election Day 2024 Special

Cat Brooks of Law & Disorder and Brian Edwards-Tiekert of UpFront, co-host a special two hours of Election Day coverage, with guests and analysis on national, swing states, local races, and what to watch. 0:10 – National races to watch with John Nichols, National Affairs Correspondent for the Nation. 0:33 – Abortion on the ballot with Jessica Mason Pieklo, Senior Vice President and Executive Editor of Rewire News Group. She also co-hosts the podcast Boom! Lawyered. 0:47 – Races to watch related to the criminal legal system with Piper French, a staff writer with Bolts Mag, which covers the “nuts and bolts of power and political change, from the local up.” She covers local politics, state violence and the criminal legal system. 1:08 – Races to watch: Pennsylvania with Sam Levine, a reporter for the Guardian, currently in Scranton, Pennsylvania. 1:15 – Oakland elections and the money behind them, with Ali Winston, an independent reporter covering criminal justice, privacy, and surveillance. 1:30 – San Francisco elections with Tim Redmond, founder of 48hills.org 1:45 – Berkeley races to watch with Pamela Turtine is editor-in-chief at Berkeleyside. The post Election Day 2024 Special appeared first on KPFA.

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Simply the best!

11/13/2023

G the Nurse

Listen to the hosts insightful, probing questions you want to have light shown into those shady corners of the issues of our times. Brian has impressive roster of regular quests and brings in other experts one-time to explore what’s missing below the headlines. He digs in to get their thoughts and analysis with his amazingly well-informed intelligence and wit. I’m always impressed by his preparation and that he doesn’t ask softball questions of any of them.
Can’t live without Upfront ❤️

07/13/2023

KEPicturewoman

I listen every morning and go crazy trying to read all the books that are discussed on this show. Love Monday mornings with coverage on Ukraine and then COVID updates. I keep the podcast on my phone if I want to listen again.
Always informative, but hoodwinked on Ukraine

09/15/2023

cavies forever

Without fail 7am on Mondays the “Pacifica”, the Peace Foundation hosts a pro-war view with some horse blinders on. John Pfeffer is exclusively given the mike. He might as well get paid by the US State Dept. And that’s the beginning and end of Brian’s understanding of SE Ukraine and both Russian and US ambitions. 7:30am COVID second half is best 30 minutes on KPFA. Overall much improved with departure of Cat Brooks. Tuesday on has very good interviews, Brian does his homework! Keep up the great work from 7:30am Monday on.
Excellent resource

03/17/2023

RobpertRaymond

Brian has been holding it down for years with excellent guests on well-researched topics. I especially appreciate the coverage on Palestine, COVID, and current event debriefs like the recent analysis by economist Dean Baker on the SVB bank run. Thanks for keeping us informed!

UpFront delivers a mix of local, state, and international coverage through challenging interviews, civil debates, breaking updates, and in-depth discussions with authors. UpFront PM is the afternoon edition of UpFront. Pitch us at upfront@kpfa.org. Theme Music: Turn It Up by Digital Primitives, licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License.