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Living in the USA

Talking about politics, thinking about the Left. Hosted by Jon Wiener, co-author of "Set the Night on Fire: L.A. in the Sixties," contributing editor at The Nation, and broadcast live at KPFK 90.7FM ... Read more

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Is Trump Crazy? Would Pence Be Worse? Amy Wilentz & Jane Mayer; plus EJ Dionne: America After Trump

Is Trump Crazy? Would Pence Be Worse? Amy Wilentz & Jane Mayer; plus EJ Dionne: America After Trump

Amy Wilentz comments on the mental and emotional status of the president, as analyzed by 27 psychiatrists in 'The Danger... Read more

16 Aug 2018

45mins

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'Trump Isn't Stupid': Yanis Varoufakis; plus Rachel Kushner on Women in Prison

'Trump Isn't Stupid': Yanis Varoufakis; plus Rachel Kushner on Women in Prison

After reviewing Trump’s growing confrontation with Europe, Yanis Varouvakis concludes that 'Trump Isn’t Stupid.' Yanis ... Read more

1 Jun 2018

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The World Cup--and World Politics; What Trump Doesn't Know about China; Protests in Haiti

The World Cup--and World Politics; What Trump Doesn't Know about China; Protests in Haiti

Laurent Dubois, author of "The Language of the Game: How to Understand Soccer," and Alan Minsky, KPFK Program Director, ... Read more

13 Jul 2018

56mins

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Fred Trump and the KKK: Linda Gordon; the Right's Stealth Plan for America: Nancy MacLean

Fred Trump and the KKK: Linda Gordon; the Right's Stealth Plan for America: Nancy MacLean

We take a step back from all the Trump headlines to look at how we got here. Later in the show, historian Nancy MacLean... Read more

25 Jan 2019

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Russiagate in Review; plus Jane Mayer: Would Pence Be Worse?

Russiagate in Review; plus Jane Mayer: Would Pence Be Worse?

Russiagate is basically a political corruption scandal, says David Klion. The basic facts have been obvious for a long ... Read more

11 Jan 2019

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Surveillance Capitalism: Judith Coburn; John Nichols on Florida & Gary Younge on How Dems Can Win

Surveillance Capitalism: Judith Coburn; John Nichols on Florida & Gary Younge on How Dems Can Win

After 40 years as an investigative journalist, Judith Coburn became a private investigator. We talk with her about Surve... Read more

31 Aug 2018

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2020 will Bring a Historic Defeat for the GOP: Stan Greenberg, plus Stacey Abrams

2020 will Bring a Historic Defeat for the GOP: Stan Greenberg, plus Stacey Abrams

The 2020 election will liberate us from Donald Trump and Republican hegemony. A sweeping Democratic victory will make i... Read more

27 Dec 2019

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John Nichols on Paul Ryan; Adam Winkler on Corporations; Mark Hertsgaard on Cellphones & Cancer

John Nichols on Paul Ryan; Adam Winkler on Corporations; Mark Hertsgaard on Cellphones & Cancer

Paul Ryan calls it quits: Why now? John Nichols comments. Plus, Adam Winkler on the civil rights of corporations, and w... Read more

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Sex, Lies & Kavanaugh — Amy Wilentz Reports; Plus, Michael Moore on Trump

Sex, Lies & Kavanaugh — Amy Wilentz Reports; Plus, Michael Moore on Trump

Did Trump's Supreme Court nominee try to rape a 15-year-old girl when he was 17-years old, 36 years ago? Was he telling... Read more

21 Sep 2018

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Protest, Police, Martial Law & Trump w/Meyerson; "Reaganland" w/Perlstein; Virus-Time TV w/Taylor

Protest, Police, Martial Law & Trump w/Meyerson; "Reaganland" w/Perlstein; Virus-Time TV w/Taylor

In almost all of our big cities we've seen massive protest against racist police violence after the murder of George Flo... Read more

5 Jun 2020

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Here Comes the Next Financial Crisis: Nomi Prins, plus Ann Jones on Norwegians and Trump

Here Comes the Next Financial Crisis: Nomi Prins, plus Ann Jones on Norwegians and Trump

Here comes the next financial crisis: maybe not this week, but eventually—and Republican deregulation, undermining the i... Read more

16 Feb 2018

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