KPFA - Flashpoints

An award winning front-line investigative news magazine, that focuses on human, civil and workers right, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein. The post Flashpoints – July 3, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the Show: We’ll feature an extended interview with noted radical defense attorney, Ron Kuby, a partner to the late and great William Kunsler. Kuby, a well respected legal commentator will address what Trump seems to have in mind for US jurisprudence if he manages to have his way. And we’ll talk about the highly contested New York city mayor’s race. Also, in the second half of today’s show, we’ll feature a special live report from Rapid Response Santa Clara at Levi Stadium, and Gabriel Hernandez, who will be on the ground for the Gold Cup Semifinal match between Mexico and Honduras, keeping an eye out for expected raids and sweeps by Homeland security. The post Defense Attorney Ron Kuby on What Trump Seems to Have In Mind For US Jurisprudence appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the Show: We’ll feature an extended interview with United Farm Workers President, Teresa Romero, speaking out against the crackdown on those brown workers who do the hardest work in this country and now face jail and deportation for their amazing and crucial efforts. Romero was arrested recently during a UCSF Reagent’s meeting in San Francisco to express total solidarity with UC frontline workers. Also, Renee Saucedo, founder of ALMAS Libres/Raizes Collective joins us for a report on the Trump crackdown on domestic workers and day laborers. And Mike Fernera, past national director of Veterans For Peace,threw blood on the U.S. mission in New York and sai The post United Farm Workers President, Teresa Romero Speaks Out Against Trumps Racist Deportation Crackdown appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the Show: Trump calls for a National Registry to track US citizens, especially, 25 million naturalized Americans he wants to throw out of our country. We continue our drum beat reports from Los Angeles and parts south with longtime human rights activist, Juan José Gutierrez: Army and National guard intervention remains a constant threat, according to various Trump surrogates. Also Genocide and mass murder continues unabated in Gaza and the West Bank: Jennifer Lowenstein joins us for an updateAnd poetry in a time of war, poet, translator, child Psychotherapist Anita Barrow The post Trump Calls For A National Registry to Track US Citizens appeared first on KPFA.

An award winning front-line investigative news magazine, that focuses on human, civil and workers right, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein. The post Flashpoints – June 27, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: Six people arrested today in Palo Alto California, while protesting Palantir and billionaire Peter Thiel for turbocharging ICE raids and profiting from genocide: Also we’ll have a special report on the administration’s bid to be allowed to enforce Trump’s executive order denying birthright citizenship to U.S.-born children of parents who are in the country illegally. And Justice Department says Kilmar Abrego Garcia will face US trial before any move to deport him again The post Protestors Arrested in Palo Alto Standing Up Against ICE Raids appeared first on KPFA.

An award winning front-line investigative news magazine, that focuses on human, civil and workers right, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein. The post Flashpoints – June 25, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the Show: Longtime human rights, civil rights activist Juan Jose Gutierrez returns for an update on the emerging police state tactics brought to bare on millions of brown people who live and work in L.A and parts south. Also Gazan’s face mass dying from hunger and thirst. And on the Iran War front, have corporate media become a cheerleader for war and regime change in Iran? The post Update on Emerging Police State Tactics in Los Angeles appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the Show: The USA and Nuclear renegade Israel carry-out a series of unprovoked attacks against Iran. And Iran appears to be saying a temporary uncle. Is peace at hand? Meanwhile hundreds more are slaughtered in Gaza, picked of by Israeli soldiers as they scramble for a few meger scraps of food. And speaking of food and hunger, we’ll have a visit with Keith McHenry and Food Not Bombs, to talk about the relationship between hunger and war. And the People’s Arms Embargo Returns to Travis Air Force Base, calling for peace in a time of war The post The Latest Update on The USA & Israel’s Attack Against Iran appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the Show: Trump sends ICE and the national guard to Dodger stadium where they are repelled by local police and outraged officials for the Dodgers. We’ll feature an extended edition of our L.A. Report, Baca’s Backyard, with Gary Baca. Also CODE/PINK in the streets of San Francisco again, demanding an end to the US/Israeli genocide in Gaza. And We welcome back Flashpoints Troubadour and human rights activist Francisco Herrera The post ICE Sent Packing at Dodger Stadium by Protestors appeared first on KPFA.

An award winning front-line investigative news magazine, that focuses on human, civil and workers right, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein. The post Flashpoints – June 19, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Today on show: We feature a special extended report with long-time radical immigrants rights activist, Juan Jose Gutiairez about the racist ICE raids. Also we’ll be joined by CodePink Founder, Medea Benjamin, for an update on the Gaza Boat attacks and the ongoing resistance to US supported Genocide in Palestine The post Flashpoints – June 18, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

An award winning front-line investigative news magazine, that focuses on human, civil and workers right, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein. The post Flashpoints – June 17, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

oday on the Show: Israel’s Defense Minister Katz warns If Iran continues to fire missiles at the Israeli home front, “Tehran will burn.” Critics of Israel call this a threat by Israel to utilize its substantial nuclear stockpile during its current assault on Iran. We’ll by Joined by Flashpoints Washington Contributor Sam Husseini who spent the last week at the UN covering all issues Palestinian, re the genocide. and we’ll be joined by John Steinbach, for deep background on the extremely tight relationship between the US and Israel that puts the lie to the current denials of US participation in Israel’s frontal assault on Iran The post Update on Israel/ Iran Escalation appeared first on KPFA.

KPFA goes live from the streets of San Jose for Broadcasting Resistance – Summer of Rage, a special broadcast confronting authoritarianism and uplifting voices of defiance. Hosted by Dennis Bernstein and Miguel Gavilan Molina, this three-hour program brings you frontline interviews with community organizers, healthcare advocates, immigrant rights leaders, and youth activists pushing back against fear and repression. Because resistance isn’t pre-recorded—it’s happening now. The post Broadcasting Resistance – Summer of Rage (Live from San Jose) appeared first on KPFA.

An award winning front-line investigative news magazine, that focuses on human, civil and workers right, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein. The post Flashpoints – June 13, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the show: Senior Senator Alex Padilla of California forcibly removed from Kristi Noem’s news conference, in the same building where Padilla has an office: And we feature, as we do every week, the independently produced weekly newscast from the electronic intifada, with Nora Barrows Friedma The post CA Senator Alex Padilla Violently Detained at News Conference by Trump’s Goons appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the Show: Gaza in the rubble as the people there start to starve. Meanwhile, the US keeps up its extensive military support for the expanding genocide. We’ll feature an in-depth update from Flashpoints special correspondent for the region, Jennifer Lowenstein. Also food fights, real ones, as hunger and hopelessness continue to devastate the growing numbers of homeless in this country: Food Not Bombs Founder, Keith McHenry will join us to discuss. And Dave Lindorff points out how Trump Can’t Find His ‘Invading Gangs’ yet The post Update on Gaza and The Mass Starvation Going On There appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the Show: Israeli military and Israeli-backed gangs shoot aid seekers in Gaza, killing 14. Also we return Los Angeles for an interview with celebrated actor, producer, and co-founding member of the legendary performance troupe, Culture clash, Richard Montoya. And ICE roundups in the bay area continue to spread terror into the affected communities. The post Culture Clash’s Richard Montoya on Anti ICE Raid Protests and Uprisings appeared first on KPFA.

Today on the Show: Miguel Gavilan Molina walking the long walk for immigrants rights. Also a special extended report from Gary Baca in Los Angeles where Trumps is still threatening to send in the Marines. And to consider the big picture, we’ll be joined by Latino Human rights activist and historian, Juan Jose Guiteriz The post Trump Calls Up The Marines For The Anti ICE Uprisings appeared first on KPFA.