On Contact

Hedges Chris Hedges weekly interview show ‘On Contact,’ which features “dissident voices” currently missing from the mainstream media. Hedges interviews the black sheep of the establishment.

Chris Hedges is an American journalist, Presbyterian minister, and visiting Princeton University lecturer. His books include Empire of Illusion: The End of Literacy and the Triumph of Spectacle (2009); Death of the Liberal Class (2010); Days of Destruction, Days of Revolt (2012), written with cartoonist Joe Sacco, which was a New York Times best-seller; Wages of Rebellion: The Moral Imperative of Revolt (2015); and his most recent America: The Farewell Tour (2018).

KPFK is a progressive media outlet challenging corporate media perspectives and providing a voice to voiceless communities. Help keep KPFK a strong and independent source of music, arts, news and information.

Schedule

Canto Sin Fronteras
6:00pm - 8:00pm

with Tanya Mayahuel Torres. The best music from Latin- America and the World with a Political Edge. Dedicated to the diffusion of Latin American folk, trova, nuevo canto, and World music with social-political themes not allowed on other radio stations
Canto Tropical
8:00pm - 10:00pm

"Canto Tropical" is a trilingual fast-paced music show focusing on Salsa, Mambo, Afro-Cuban, & Latin jazz from throughout the world. Exciting new selections each week, insightful interviews with local and visiting artists, and give-aways
Travel Tips for Aztlan
10:00pm - Midnight

The best music from the latin youth culture including rock, salsa, cumbia, hip-hop, ska, electronica and LatinX ChicanoX Music, Cultural news and information showcase
In The Cut Radio – Live From The Launchpad with DJ Ben Vera
Midnight - 2:00am

DJ Ben Vera brings you a Saturday night extravaganza of sound, blending club cuts with crate digging