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KPFA - Against the Grain

KPFA - Against the Grain

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 Acclaimed program of ideas, in-depth analysis, and commentary on a variety of matters—political, economic, social, and cultural—important to progressive and radical thinking and activism. Against the Grain is produced and hosted by Sasha Lilley.2026KPFA 312700 Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Against the Grain – February 18, 2026

    Against the Grain – February 18, 2026
    Feb 18 2026
    A radio and web media project whose aim is to provide in-depth analysis and commentary on a variety of matters — political, economic, social and cultural — important to progressive and radical thinking and activism. The post Against the Grain – February 18, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.
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    1 hr
  • Fund Drive Special: The Fortunes of the Wealthy

    Fund Drive Special: The Fortunes of the Wealthy
    Feb 17 2026
    A year into Trump’s second term, the power and fortunes of the ultra-wealthy have only grown — following half a century of policies boosting the rich. Economist Rob Larson discusses Trump’s economic agenda, the pillars of his support in tech, and the ways the 1% exercises power, including through the media. The post Fund Drive Special: The Fortunes of the Wealthy appeared first on KPFA.
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  • Zionism and U.S. Unions

    Zionism and U.S. Unions
    Feb 16 2026
    Last autumn Italian workers shut down their country in opposition to the Gaza genocide. In the United States, in contrast, labor activists wanting to take a stand in solidarity with Palestinian workers are frequently chastised for trying to involve their unions in the affairs of other countries. Yet labor historian Jeff Schuhrke illustrates that U.S. unions have long been involved in Palestine — for almost a century supporting Zionism and then the state Israel. (Encore presentation.) National Labor Network for Ceasefire Jeff Schuhrke, No Neutrals There: US Labor, Zionism, and the Struggle for Palestine Haymarket Books, 2025 Photo by Nikolas Gannon on Unsplash The post Zionism and U.S. Unions appeared first on KPFA.
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