KPFA - UpFront

Nov 04 2024 1000 ep. 73 mins 441

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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 [email protected]. 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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Election Day 2024 Special

Nov 04 2024 59 mins

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

Voter Suppression Across the Country; Plus, Tracing the Money in Richmond Politics

Nov 03 2024 59 mins

00:08 — Mark Joseph Stern is a legal analyst who covers courts and the law for Slate. 00:30 — Zack Haber is a freelance journalist who’s been covering money in politics for Richmondside. Joel Umanzor is a reporter for Richmondside. The post Voter Suppression Across the Country; Plus, Tracing the Money in Richmond Politics appeared first on KPFA.

Sudan Humanitarian Crisis Could Become Worst in the World; Plus, Prop 34 Explained; District Attorney Pamela Price On Facing a Recall Campaign

Nov 01 2024 59 mins

00:08 — Abdullahi Halakhe is Senior Advocate for East and Southern Africa at Refugees International. 00:22 — Marisa Kendall is a reporter covering California’s homelessness crisis for CalMatters. 00:33 — Pamela Price is Alameda County District Attorney. The post Sudan Humanitarian Crisis Could Become Worst in the World; Plus, Prop 34 Explained; District Attorney Pamela Pric

A Look at Voter Polls in Georgia; Plus, Berkeley Measure GG Debate

Oct 31 2024 59 mins

00:08 — Cliff Albright is Cofounder and Executive Director of Black Voters Matter. 00:33 — Daniel Tahara, serves on Berkeley’s environment and climate commission, but here representing the Yes on Measure GG campaign. He does not represent the views of the city nor the commission. Emily Winston, Founder & CEO of Boichik Bagels, which has their factory in West Berkeley. Represe

What are Voter Polls Showing in Wisconsin? Plus, Senate District 7 Candidate Interviews

Oct 30 2024 59 mins

00:08 — Ruth Conniff is Editor-in-chief of the Wisconsin Examiner. She formerly served as Editor-in-chief of The Progressive Magazine. 00:33 — Jovanka Beckles has served on the Richmond City Council and as a director on the AC Transit Board. Currently running for State Senate District 7, covering Oakland, Berkeley, Richmond, and more. Jesse Arreguín is Mayor of Berkeley, runni

Israel Attacks Iran, What Comes Next? Plus, Boeing Workers Continue Strike; Election Explainers: Prop 2, Prop 6 and San Francisco Prop L

Oct 29 2024 59 mins

00:08 — Negar Mortazavi is a journalist, political commentator, and host of the Iran Podcast. She joins us from Washington D.C. 00:20 — Jenny Brown is an assistant editor at Labor Notes covering the machinists’ strike at Boeing. 00:33 — John Fensterwald is a staff writer for EdSource, an independent newsroom focused on Education. The post Israel Attacks Iran, What Comes N

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

Oct 28 2024 59 mins

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.

Looking into Money in Politics from San Francisco to Oakland; Plus, Alameda County District 5 Supervisor Candidate Interviews

Oct 25 2024 59 mins

00:08 — Eli Wolfe reports on City Hall and city politics for The Oaklandside. 00:20 — Joe Rivano Barros, is a reporter and editor at Mission Local. 00:33 — Nikki Fortunato Bas, currently President of the Oakland City Council, running for Alameda County District 5 Supervisor seat. 00:45 — John Bauters, currently a member of the city council in Emeryville, running for Alamed

Montana Senate Race; Plus, Interview with Oakland Mayor, Sheng Tao

Oct 24 2024 59 mins

00:08 — David Dayen is the executive editor of The American Prospect. 00:33 — Sheng Tao, Oakland city mayor. The post Montana Senate Race; Plus, Interview with Oakland Mayor, Sheng Tao appeared first on KPFA.

Doctors Without Borders and Middle East Children’s Alliance on Relief Needs in Gaza; Plus, What Prop 33 Could Mean for Californians

Oct 23 2024 59 mins

00:08 — Avril Benoît, Chief Executive Officer of Doctors without Borders, USA. 00:20 — Zeiad Abbas Shamrouch, is Executive Director at Middle East Children’s Alliance. He is also a Palestinian refugee from Dheisheh Refugee Camp in the West Bank. 00:33 — Susie Shannon, is campaign manager for Yes on Prop 33 and Policy Director for Housing Is A Human Right Team. 00:45 —