Location:
San Francisco, United States
Networks:
KALW
Description:
KALW's call-in show: Politics and culture, dialogue and debate.
Language:
English
Episodes
A discussion about Scott Wiener’s record and campaign for congress
5/26/2026
California state Senator Scott Wiener has a 15-year record in government. What do you want to know about his record and what he would do if he wins Pelosi's seat?
Duration:00:52:11
How Flowers Made Our World: The Story of Nature's Revolutionaries
5/25/2026
In his new book, biologist David George Haskell explores the power of flowers, placing them at the center of the story of how evolution created the world we know today.
Duration:00:51:57
How GOP gerrymandering could shape the 2026 midterm elections
5/22/2026
Following the Supreme Court ruling gutting the Voting Rights Act, Republicans have rushed to draw new congressional maps to maintain their grip on Congress.
Duration:00:21:44
Somalia’s humanitarian crisis amid the war on Iran and USAID cuts
5/22/2026
Somalia has suffered civil war, famine, drought, and conflict, but USAID cuts and the war in the Middle East have now pushed the country to the brink of catastrophe.
Duration:00:30:20
The US at 250: A Native Perspective on the Doctrine of Discovery
5/21/2026
Trump continues to whitewash the history of the US by embracing the Doctrine of Discovery ahead of this country's so-called 250th birthday. How are scholars responding?
Duration:00:52:10
The Authoritarian Playbook: Republican attacks on abortion continue
5/20/2026
Following the Supreme Court’s decision to keep mifepristone available, advocates warn that conservatives are waiting to decimate abortion rights until after the midterms.
Duration:00:52:07
"Plastic Inc." exposes how Big Oil is fueling plastic production
5/19/2026
In her new book, journalist Beth Gardiner reveals how Big Oil is investing billions to increase plastic production, despite the immense health and environmental risks.
Duration:00:52:03
"The Surprising Story of How Los Angeles Cleaned Up Its Air"
5/18/2026
In "Smog and Sunshine," Professor Ann Carlson recounts policy battles and the scientists, activists, and public officials who took on major polluters to save their city.
Duration:00:52:18
How Trump's top officials are linked to the industries they oversee
5/15/2026
A trove of nearly 3,200 disclosure records, which ProPublica recently made public, reveals deep financial ties between Trump officials and the industries they regulate.
Duration:00:20:13
Amid ceasefire, Israel Intensifies attacks across Lebanon and Gaza
5/15/2026
Since Israel signed a ceasefire agreement on October 10, 2025, nearly seven months ago, more than 840 Palestinians have been killed and over 2,400 have been wounded.
Duration:00:31:57
What questions do you have for SF candidate Saikat Chakrabarti?
5/14/2026
San Francisco congressional candidate Saikat Chakrabarti says he’s running to deliver Medicare for All, affordable housing, political reform, and clean energy.
Duration:00:52:14
The Authoritarian Playbook: Activists respond to SCOTUS VRA decision
5/13/2026
Following the Supreme Court conservatives' decision to eviscerate the Voting Rights Act, Republicans are moving rapidly to redraw maps and eliminate Black districts.
Duration:00:52:10
CA Governor’s race remains wide open amid jungle primary
5/12/2026
If Democrats split the vote, we could have two Republicans at the top of the ticket in November. So far, low polling Democrats are not dropping out. How are you voting?
Duration:00:52:08
GOP Farm Bill passes House with largest cut to food aid in US history
5/11/2026
The bill includes $187 billion in SNAP cuts, expands SNAP work requirements, and restricts eligibility for undocumented immigrants. It now goes to the Senate.
Duration:00:51:58
Frontline and ProPublica examine arrests from US immigration raids
5/8/2026
The Frontline/ProPublica Caught in the Crackdown documentary traces the violence, protests and arrests stemming from federal immigration sweeps across the country.
Duration:00:31:32
Trump's Homeland Security targets immigrants with $1.8M fines
5/8/2026
The Trump administration has hired private debt collectors to hound immigrants with multimillion-dollar civil penalties for not leaving the US, according to The Lever.
Duration:00:20:38
How are you voting in California's chaotic Governor's race?
5/7/2026
For the first time in decades, California voters are getting ready to cast their ballots in a Governor’s race that has no clear frontrunner ahead of the June 2 primary.
Duration:00:52:24
What questions do you have for SF congressional candidate Connie Chan?
5/5/2026
San Francisco Supervisor and congressional candidate Connie Chan says she's running to represent people who feel like they're being priced out of the city.
Duration:00:52:09
The Problem with Plastic: How We Can Save Ourselves and Our Planet
5/4/2026
Judith Enck reveals how plastic pollution contributes to poisoned oceans, polluted air, a warming planet, and a rise in diseases, including reproductive cancers.
Duration:00:47:57
US working class take to the streets for 3,000 May Day Strong actions
5/1/2026
Labor reporter Hamilton Nolan discusses the state of labor reporting and his new book, "The Hammer: Power, Inequality, and the Struggle for the Soul of Labor."
Duration:00:47:52