25 Best KPFA Podcasts

1. KPFA - Against the Grain
Award-winning 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 co-produced and co-hosted by Sash...Show More
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The Mass Revolts of the 2010s
59:58 | Dec 30th, 2025
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In the decade of the 2010s, more people took to the streets than in any other time in history. And yet those horizontal protests, often spread through social media, were frequently co-opted by the rig...Show More
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2. KPFA - Letters and Politics
Letters & Politics seeks to explore the history behind today’s major global and national news stories. Hosted by Mitch Jeserich.
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Letters and Politics – October 23, 2025
59:58 | Oct 23rd, 2025
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A look at burning political issues and debates and their historical context within the US and worldwide, hosted by Mitch Jeserich. The post Letters and Politics – October 23, 2025 appeared first on KP...Show More
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3. KPFA - Puzzling Evidence
Deranged “edits” segue into a cascade of echoing glossolaliac madness, the voicing of lyric ruminations from the free-falling brains of disintegrating personalities.
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Puzzling Evidence – January 9, 2026
1:59:59 | Jan 9th
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Deranged “edits” segue into a cascade of echoing glossolaliac madness, the voicing of lyric ruminations from the free-falling brains of disintegrating personalities. The post Puzzling Evidence – Janua...Show More
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4. KPFA - Africa Today
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Africa Today – January 5, 2026
59:59 | Jan 5th
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A weekly news program providing information and analysis about Africa and the African Diaspora, hosted by Walter Turner. The post Africa Today – January 5, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.
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5. KPFA - The Herbal Highway
The Herbal Highway enhances the community’s knowledge of herbal medicine and alternative choices to standard medical practices for healing. In order to have balanced life, The Herbal Highway actively supports and promotes Indigenous land rights, prot...Show More
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Farewell Herbal Highway – February 4, 2025
59:58 | Feb 4th, 2025
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Join us for the final episode of The Herbal Highway. After 27 years Karyn Sanders and Sarah Holmes are bringing the road to an end. In this last episode Karyn and Sarah will be in conversation with Re...Show More
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6. KPFA - Over the Edge
Themed mixes are made live and spontaneously on the air from a variety of formats and equipment. There is a plan and there is no plan. The mix consists of found sound of many kinds and from many sources, old and new, put together on the run as the co...Show More
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Over the Edge – January 9, 2026
2:59:58 | Jan 9th
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Themed mixes are made live and spontaneously on the air, consisting of found sound of many kinds and from many sources, old and new, put together on the run as the continuous audio collage continues. ...Show More
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7. KPFA - Flashpoints
An award winning front-line investigative news magazine focusing on human, civil and workers rights, issues of war and peace, Global Warming, racism and poverty, and other issues. Hosted by Dennis J. Bernstein.
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The Latest Headlines From Gaza with The Electronic Intidada
0:00 | Jan 9th
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Today on the show: An in-depth interview with a front line attorney who is defending protestors, activists, and victims o f Trump’s racist raids in Minneapolis. Also we rebroadcast the weekly edition...Show More
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8. KPFA - The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays
The Pacifica Evening News is a collaboration of KPFA and KPFK in Los Angeles and KFCF in Fresno. The hour-long newscast airs on all three stations each weeknight at 6:00 PM. KPFA News broadcasts news headlines throughout the day at 5:55, 7:00, 7:30, ...Show More
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Trump, US oil execs discuss plans to sell Venezuelan oil; 5 states sue over Feds freeze on childcare, food aid to Dem states – January 9, 2026
59:59 | Jan 9th
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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Trump meets with US oil barons to discuss plans to sell Venezuelan oil; SF Dems fa...Show More
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9. KPFA - Bay Native Circle
The Bay Native Circle weekly program presents special guests and explores today’s Native issues, peoples, cultures, music & events with rotating hosts Morning Star Gali, Tony Gonzales, Eddie Madril and Janeen Antoine.
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Special Fund Drive Programming – February 19, 2025
59:58 | Feb 19th, 2025
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Donate by calling 1800-439-5732 The post Special Fund Drive Programming – February 19, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.
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10. KPFA - Behind the News
Host Doug Henwood covers the worlds of economics and politics and their complex interactions, from the local to the global.
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Venezuela and setting Victor Berger’s record straight
59:58 | Jan 8th
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Alejandro Velasco on Venezuela • Eric Blanc defends Victor Berger, Milwaukee’s sewer socialist, against charges of racism The post Venezuela and setting Victor Berger’s record straight appeared first ...Show More
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11. KPFA - UpFront
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 upfront@kpfa.org.
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UpFront – January 9, 2026
59:58 | Jan 9th
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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. The post UpFront – January 9,...Show More
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12. KPFA - A Rude Awakening
A weekly update on climate change and it’s effects on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. Follow A Rude Awakening on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram
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A Rude Awakening – January 9, 2026
59:58 | Jan 9th
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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 – January 9, 2026 appeared first...Show More
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13. KPFA - About Health
A program designed to give listeners an opportunity to talk directly with experts who understand traditional and non-traditional medicine, health, and well-being. If you have suggestions for programs or questions about KPFA, please contact Rona Renn...Show More
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About Health – October 28, 2024
59:58 | Oct 28th, 2024
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A program designed to give listeners an opportunity to talk directly with experts in the fields of both traditional and non-traditional health, with Dr. Lenoir and Rona Renner, RN. The post About Heal...Show More
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14. KPFA - APEX Express
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APEX Express – 1.08.26 – Magical Realism and AAPI Short Films
59:58 | Jan 8th
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Think about the histories of your family or memories from your past. What if you recounted them with a dash of magic? What happens when we infuse our stories on film with some magical realism? Tonight...Show More
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15. KPFA - Bookwaves/Artwaves
Bookwaves/Artwaves presents in-depth interviews with authors of fiction and narrative non-fiction, delving deeply into political and social issues, literary technique, and the life of the author, along with interviews devoted to theatre and film, and...Show More
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Bookwaves/Artwaves – January 8, 2026: John Varley – Alan Furst
59:59 | Jan 8th
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Bookwaves/Artwaves is produced and hosted by Richard Wolinsky. Links to assorted local theater & book venues John Varley (1947-2025): Hugo & Nebula Award Winning Science Fiction Author John Varley (...Show More
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16. KPFA - CounterSpin
CounterSpin provides a critical examination of the each week’s major news stories, and exposes what the mainstream media may have missed in their own coverage. Combines lively discussion and thoughtful critique. Produced by the national media watch g...Show More
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CounterSpin – January 4, 2026
29:58 | Jan 4th
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CounterSpin provides a critical examination of the each week’s major news stories, and exposes what the mainstream media may have missed in their own coverage. Produced by the national media watch gro...Show More
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17. KPFA - Cover to Cover Open Book
Weekly interviews with poets, performance artists, film-makers, novelists and storytellers. The first week of every month is a combined one-hour program featuring Jack Foley & Nina Serrano. The archive can be found at Cover to Cover with Jack Foley. ...Show More
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Cover to Cover Open Book – April 1, 2020
0:00 | Apr 1st, 2020
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Weekly interviews with poets, performance artists, film-makers, novelists and storytellers. Hosted by Nina Serrano the second Wednesday of the month; Jovelyn Richards the third & fifth Wednesday; and ...Show More
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18. KPFA - Cover to Cover with Jack Foley
A celebration of the art of poetry. A well-known poet himself, Jack Foley’s considerable historical knowledge and his awareness of the current “scene” are incorporated into his radio shows and have made them a kaleidoscopic, always stimulating attrac...Show More
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KPFA’S 71ST BIRTHDAY POEM
0:00 | Apr 15th, 2020
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My mind returns always to poetry Not as a task but as a blessed relief It is the spontaneous, generous gift, “grace,” “Free, and totally unexpected, and Undeserved.” Someone remarked About Flannery O’...Show More
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19. KPFA - Cover to Cover with Jennifer Stone
Stone’s Throw: Culture critic Jennifer Stone’s commentary on social justice as reflected in film, television, theatre and mass media: the Zeitgeist watch
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Cover to Cover with Jennifer Stone – March 10, 2020
59:58 | Mar 10th, 2020
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Culture critic Jennifer Stone’s commentary on social justice as reflected in film, television, theatre and mass media: the Zeitgeist watch. The post Cover to Cover with Jennifer Stone – March 10, 2020...Show More
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20. KPFA - Democracy Now 6am
Democracy Now! is a daily independent award-winning news program hosted by journalists Amy Goodman and Juan Gonzalez.
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Democracy Now! – January 9, 2026
59:58 | Jan 9th
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On today’s show: Headlines “What Are You Hiding?” Minnesota AG Keith Ellison Says ICE Killing of Renee Good Must Be Investigated “The Voice of Hind Rajab,” Shortlisted for Oscar, Uses Audio of 6-Year...Show More
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21. KPFA - Education Today
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Education Today – December 31, 2025
29:59 | Dec 31st, 2025
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Hear a bit of good news about education this week: First a unique and historic high school program and then an innovative approach to instruction that focuses on strengths. Education Today is a rad...Show More
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22. KPFA - Exploration
An hour long radio program on science, technology, politics, and the environment. Topics covered include black holes, time travel, higher dimensions, string theory, wormholes, search for extra-terrestial life, dark matter and dark energy, the future ...Show More
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Exploration – March 3, 2020
59:58 | Mar 3rd, 2020
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A syndicated hour long radio program on science, technology, politics, and the environment, hosted by Dr. Michio Kaku. The post Exploration – March 3, 2020 appeared first on KPFA.
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23. KPFA - Full Circle
Your cultural affairs radio magazine, produced by members and graduates of the First Voice Apprenticeship Program right here in Huichin, in that part of occupied Ohlone Territory known as Berkeley, California.
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Full Circle – January 9, 2026
59:58 | Jan 9th
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24. KPFA - Living Room
What’s in the news, what’s behind what’s in the news, what’s not in the news that should be in the news—and who’s doing what about it, here and now. Celebration and support from our vibrant, diverse community. Hosted by Kris Welch.
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Living Room with Guest Host Kevin Pina – April 8, 2016
08:58 | Apr 8th, 2016
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What’s in the news, what’s behind what’s in the news, what’s not in the news that should be in the news. Hosted by Kris Welch. The post Living Room with Guest Host Kevin Pina – April 8, 2016 appeared ...Show More
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25. KPFA - Project Censored
The Project Censored Show is a weekly public affairs program that airs Fridays from 1-2 P.M. Pacific time on KPFA Pacifica Radio. The program is an extension of the work Project Censored began in 1976 celebrating independent journalism while fighting...Show More
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Behind Israel’s Iron Propaganda Dome / The Devil You Don’t Know: Private Equity
59:58 | Jan 9th
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In the first part of the program we welcome back Dr. Shir Hever to talk about whats really going on behind the media veil of an infallible Israel. Dr. Hever debunks Israels claims that they can become...Show More
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