Episodes

  • Bad Food, No Insurance

    Bad Food, No Insurance
    Nov 7 2025
    On today’s show, the ultra-processed food industry and Big Ag have joined forces against the Robert F. Kennedy Jr. MAHA movement. We’ll get the story from the co-founder and managing editor of US Right to Know Stacy Malkan. We’ll switch gears and continue our drumbeat coverage of California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara, his faithful capitulation to the home insurance industry and the effect it is having on California fire survivors. Carmen Balber, executive director of Consumer Watchdog will join us to discuss the latest. The post Bad Food, No Insurance appeared first on KPFA.
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  • Nationally Acclaimed Naturalist Priyanka Kumar

    Nationally Acclaimed Naturalist Priyanka Kumar
    Oct 31 2025
    Priyanka Kumar On today’s show, we’ll spend the hour with nationally acclaimed naturalist Priyanka Kumar discussing her latest book entitled, “In The Light Between Apple Trees: Rediscovering the Wild Through a Beloved American Fruit” out now on Island Press. We’ll switch gears for a moment to hear a warning from Consumer Watchdog about California insurance companies. Consumer Watchdog’s Edison Warning: The post Nationally Acclaimed Naturalist Priyanka Kumar appeared first on KPFA.
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    1 hr
  • The A B C’s of California Native Bees

    The A B C’s of California Native Bees
    Oct 24 2025
    The A B C’s of California Bees – Cover On today’s show, National Geographic Explorer and leading bee expert Krystle Hickman is here to discuss her new HeyDey publication entitled, “The A B C’s of California Native Bees”. The post The A B C’s of California Native Bees appeared first on KPFA.
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    1 hr
  • Award-Winning Climate Journalist David Gelles

    Award-Winning Climate Journalist David Gelles
    Oct 17 2025
    David Gelles On today’s show, award-winning climate journalist, author and New York Times climate desk reporter David Gelles is here to talk all things climate COP 30 and his latest book entitled, “Dirt Bag Billionaire: How Yvon Chouinard Built Patagonia, Made a Fortune, and Gave It All Away” out now on Simon and Schuster. Link to climate discussion with Govenor Gavin Newsom: The post Award-Winning Climate Journalist David Gelles appeared first on KPFA.
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  • A Rude Awakening – October 10, 2025

    A Rude Awakening – October 10, 2025
    Oct 10 2025
    An in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post A Rude Awakening – October 10, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
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    1 hr
  • Avenal Landfill Fire & Butterflies of the Bay Area

    Avenal Landfill Fire & Butterflies of the Bay Area
    Sep 19 2025
    Cover of Butterflies of the Bay Area and (Slightly Beyond) On today’s show, there’s a dumpster fire! There is a dangerous subsurface fire at the Avenal Regional Landfill. I’ll speak to Christian Bisher, Air Quality Specialist for Central California Environmental Justice Network. We’ll switch gears and speak to thespian turned lepidopterist Liam O’Brien about his new HeyDay publication entitled, “Butterflies of the Bay Area (and Slightly Beyond)” out on September 30th. Link to Landfill Fire Response Guide: file:///C:/Users/p/Downloads/LandfillFireGuide%20v4.pdf A Rude Awakening will be on hiatus until October 17th. The post Avenal Landfill Fire & Butterflies of the Bay Area appeared first on KPFA.
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  • Between The Sun And The Sidewalk & More

    Between The Sun And The Sidewalk & More
    Sep 12 2025
    Between The Sun And The Sidewalk – Still On today’s show, the documentary film, Between the Sun and the Sidewalk depicts youth community organizers coming together around the Stockton Soda Tax. It will be screened at the Albany Film Festival on September 16th. I’ll speak to the award-winning filmmaker Helen De Michiel and protagonist Christian Garcia. We’ll switch gears and speak to Consumer Watchdog’s Liza Tucker on her latest piece entitled, “Oil Lobbyists Demand No Setback In Carbon Pipeline Legislation, Threatening Public”. We’ll close out the show with CACTI – Communities Against Carbon Transport and Injection. I’ll speak to Isabel Penman and Dr. Bonnie Hamilton. Sierra Club Report Card Link: https://www.sierraclub.org/california/report-cards The post Between The Sun And The Sidewalk & More appeared first on KPFA.
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  • Defending SB 1137 & Pulitzer Prize Winning Author David Obst

    Defending SB 1137 & Pulitzer Prize Winning Author David Obst
    Sep 5 2025
    Saving Ourselves From Big Car – Book Cover On today’s show, Earthjustice senior attorney Elizabeth Fisher explains how her organization is leading the fight to protect SB1137. We’ll switch gears and speak to literary and media legend David Obst about his latest publication entitled, “Saving Ourselves from Big Car” (Columbia University Press, Sept. 16). EVENTS: 9/9: Take a Stand Against Proposed CO2 Pipeline Project! Join Bay Area residents and come together to launch Communities Against Carbon Transport & Injection, or CACTI, with a powerful press conference and rally on Tuesday September 9th. Starts at 11:45 AM Where: Solano County Board of Supervisors Building, Fairfield, CA 9/21: Sun Day and Make Billionaires Pay! Sun Day is a nationwide day of action on September 21, 2025, celebrating the power of clean energy, and pushing back against the politicians and industries trying to hold it back! San Jose: March, picnic, and conversation! 12:30-2:30pm Berkeley: Fair with booths, food trucks, electric demos, and more! 2-5pm San Leandro: Festival with art, games, music, and prizes! 11am-3pm AND – if you’re looking for something of a different speed that day, join us at the combination Sun Day + Climate Justice Festival + Make Billionaires Pay event happening in Sacramento from 11-5pm on the 21st! Other Events: 9/5-10/5: A new R&B and Hip Hop Musical – The Day the Sky Turned Orange, showing in SF 9/7, 2-4pm: Immigrant Rights Ambassador Workshop in Berkeley 9/13, 10am-12pm: 350 Silicon Valley’s Green Building Tour and More! 9/14, 11am-3pm: Indivisible SF Civics-travaganza 9/20, 10am-4pm: BaySpark 2025 – Youth Climate and EJ Summit 9/21, 9am-3:30pm: 6th Annual Bay Area Youth Climate Summit Apologies for the delay folks in correcting the posting, Good People! The post Defending SB 1137 & Pulitzer Prize Winning Author David Obst appeared first on KPFA.
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    8 mins