Donate your Car, Boat, R/V, motorcycle or ANY vehicle to KPFK! Call 877-KPFK-AUTO (877-573-5288) and we'll take care of everything! Turn that clunker into a donation to KPFK!
New Season, New Theater 2023-2024 Season CAP UCLA - Concerts At Royce Hall, The Theatre at Ace Hotel, + the UCLA Nimoy Theater
Steve Gadd Dec 7-10, David Benoit Dec 15th, Jane Monheit Dec. 17th More info catalinajazzclub.com
Casa 0101 is proud to present CORINA: From Lap Dance to Sundance, an original play written by Corina Calderon Nov 17 - Dec 17, 2023
Ablaye Cissoko And Cyrille Brotto Saturday January 20, 2024 8pm Live At The UCLA Nimoy Theater
Goldenvoice Presents Cali Vibes February 16-18 2024 Marina Green Park - Long Beach CA
An Intimate Evening With Santana: Greatest Hits Live November 2023-May 2024
KPFK's December Fund Drive is now on.
Call (818) 985-5735 - (818) 985-KPFK to pledge now or click HERE
And don't miss our special sale of books, music, tech and more, Saturday, December 16, 10 AM to 4 PM at the station -- 3729 Cahuenga Blvd. West, Studio City 91604. Do your gift shopping!
KPFK, under a policy adopted by the Pacifica National Board, is now accepting underwriting from community organizations, other non-profits, and local small businesses (NOT from major corporations). Underwriters will receive on-air acknowledgment of their support for KPFK, inclusion in a listing on the website, and periodic inclusion monthly in a listing that goes out with the Dispatch to more than 18,000 people. Email gm@kpfk.org for more details about how and why you can become an underwriter listener sponsored non-commercial educational Pacifica community radio for Southern California.
Here's the intake form. Refer to the material you receive from the GM for more details on how to complete it
Pulitzer-Prize winner Sam Shepard’s classic comedy is a story of estranged brothers Austin and Lee. Shepard compares and contrasts the reality of the two brothers by forcing them to come to terms with each other, with themselves, and with their family. Also starring Charlotte Rae.
Music, Media, Education, Worker Owned Cooperatives, Sustainability, Enlightenment and more! Steven Starr welcomes guests Peter Kalmus and Rose Abramoff, two key forces behind Scientist Rebellion
KPFK Presents special Holiday programming over the Christmas weekend
A two-day Arts in Review Holiday Special with Julio Martinez and Holiday Specials with John Cromshow
Friday, Dec. 7
2 to 3pm "Dreidels and Donuts" and the premiere of "Do You Hear What I Hear?" Produced By Julio Martinez
Sunday, Dec. 25
9 am “1938: Lulled to Sleep” {Old-fashioned play followed by a simulated 1938 news report} Produced by John Cromshow“
1pm – "Christmas in Tinseltown" and "Christmastime in the City" Produced By Julio Martinez
5:00 p.m. “I Remember 1938” {Interviews with Blase Bonpane, Lila Garrett and others} Produced by John Cromshow
Monday, Dec 26
9am “I Remember 1938” {Interviews with Blase Bonpane, Lila Garrett and others} Produced by John Cromshow
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva is calling for phasing out fossil fuels but has alarmed many climate activists as Brazil moves to join the oil producer alliance OPEC+ as an observer state. Paula Vargas, director of the Brazil program at Amazon Watch, lays out Brazil’s environmental policy under Lula and Jair Bolsonaro’s legacy of impunity for those attacking environmental defenders. “Brazil has a big, big possibility of being the top leader in environmental change,” but civil society must push leaders around the world to enact climate solutions, Vargas says.
Broadcasting from COP28 in Dubai, we speak with Jacob Johns, a Hopi and Akimel O’odham environmental defender who is leading the Indigenous Wisdom Keepers delegation at COP28. This is his first interview after surviving being shot in the chest by a far-right agitator in September. Johns and other Indigenous activists were holding a vigil opposing plans to reinstall a statue honoring the 16th century Spanish conquistador Juan de Oñate in Española, New Mexico, when a 23-year-old shooter wearing a red MAGA hat fired on the crowd. Johns says he died in the airlift on the way to the hospital and is still dealing with medical issues from the shooting, but wanted to come to the climate summit to share Indigenous wisdom with the world. “We as Indigenous people understand that as the old world dies, that a new one is created and that we must focus on that creation process.”
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It was debate number four for all of the eligible GOP 2024 primary candidates who decided to show up. And, for reasons best left to one of our guests to explain on today's BradCast, we once again offer Special Coverage of yet another LOL bat-crap insane evening! [Audio link to full show follows this summary.] This [...]
Given all the legal delay tactics available to him, Is it even possible at this point for there to be a verdict in any of Donald Trump's criminal trials before November 5th, Election Day, in 2024? A former federal prosecutor joins us to discuss that very thing on today's BradCast. [Audio link to full show [...]
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Sonali Kolhatkar can normally be heard Tuesdays at 4:00 PM on KPFK. During the Fund Drives please check the RisingUP Website for the latest episodes.
State of the Free Press 2024 is just out and is a compendium of the top 25 censored stories of the year, many of which focus on climate change, as well as government failure to regulate corporations, and more.
The majority of high-profile U.S. protests against Israel’s 2023 assault on Gaza has been led by Jewish Americans, and groups like Jewish Voice for Peace and If Not Now.
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KPFK's Rebel Alliance News is our nightly weekday English-language locally produced newscast, your uncensored source of progressive news, information and commentary, with international, national, state-wide and local coverage. Interim news director Ziri Rideaux has recruited a team of unpaid newsgatherers, reporters, commentators and anchors to cover local, state, national and international news, including Angela Birdsong, Jack Kennedy, Polina Vasiliev, Ann Garrison, Don DeBar, Dan Nowman, Marcy Winograd and others. We are looking for more beat reporters and volunteer stringers from OC, San Diego, and covering local government, housing and policing issues in Southern California including LA City and County and other municipalities. Email news@kpfk.org
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Pacifica National Board and Local Station Board meetings, as well as those of their committees can be found here:
Pacifica Foundation Info can be found on the foundation's website at www.pacifica.org.
The Pacifica National Board (PNB) can be reached by email at PNB@pacifica.org.
The Local Station Board (LSB) can be reached by email at LSB@kpfk.org.
2022-2026 KPFK CAB MEMBER ROSTER
Marcus Avila, Male Latino, realtor
Joe Ayala, Male Latino/Iranian, labor leader, co-host Working Voices
John Donner Male, Caucasian Retired, former reporter,
Kelly Flores Female, Latina K-12 Educator, UTLA member
Tsukuru Fors, Trans, Japanese political activist
Melvin Ishmael Johnson Male, African American, Playwright
Stephan Klein Male, Latin, Caucasian, General contractor, Realtor
Chancee Martorell Female, Thai, Executive Director non-profit
Dan McCrory (chair) Male, Caucasian; former labor leader, retired telecom worker, PBS CAB member,
Sylvester Rivers Male, African American, musician, radio producer (co-host Cut to the Chase)
Ruth Sanchez Female, Latina Educator
Dr. Ruth Strauss LSB liaison physician
David Tokofsky Male, Caucasian Teacher, Former LAUSD board member
Analisa Venolia (Vice Chair) Female, Latina Graduate student
Pacifica National Board Motions on Terms for Those Elected in 2023 Elections
Whereas there were insufficient funds to hold elections in 2022, which was year 2 of Pacifica’s 3-year election cycle in which half of the delegates would be elected;
Whereas the PNB passed a motion on October 20, 2022 providing that delegates whose terms would have ended in 2022 would continue to serve in 2023 if Pacifica failed to hold elections;
Whereas delegates whose terms would have ended in 2022 were either in their first term and therefore eligible to run again, or in their second term and therefore ineligible to run again, according to the Pacifica bylaws, and the delay from 2022 to 2023 in holding elections does not change that eligibility status;
Whereas Pacifica is in the midst of the election cycle for 2023, with the record period having passed, the period for candidate nomination having closed, the ballots not yet sent to members, and ballots slated to be sent to voters in the second half of August; and
Whereas it is important for voters to understand before they cast their votes the length of terms to which successful candidates would be elected and serve;
Therefore be it resolved that all candidates running in the 2023 delegate elections are running for two-year terms, and that the elections.pacifica.org website and the ballot shall reflect this information. Pacifica elections would return to the Article Four, Section 3 schedule of holding elections in years one and two and no elections in year three (i.e., elections in 2024 and 2025 but not in 2026).
To find your email with access to the web-based ballot, look and approve emails from this address: <invitations@mail.electionbuddy.com>
More information at https://elections.pacifica.org/wordpress If you did not receive a ballot or don't have email and want a paper ballot, please call the National Elections Supervisor's message line: 213-635-9363.
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KPFK’s Online Public File
KPFA Radio Berkeley - UpFront Producer Sought -
UpFront is a mostly-live morning public affairs show that delivers a mix of local, state, and international coverage through engaging interviews, civil debates, breaking updates, and in-depth discussions with authors. We broadcast Monday to Friday from 7 to 8 am on 94.1 FM and at kpfa.org. This producer will have primary responsibility for setting up most days’ shows, with help from the show’s host and interns. More info here
KPFK is seeking to fill several pro bono (unpaid) interim management and coordinator positions. These include:
interim unpaid development director to form and guide a development task force to raise funds for the station;
interim unpaid social media marketing manager to coordinate social media promotion efforts at and by the station;
interim unpaid volunteer coordinator to recruit and supervise volunteers for diverse tasks at the station.
Those interested in applying for these unpaid interim positions, please contact interim GM Michael Novick at gm@kpfk.org.
Pacifica Foundation Radio seeks an experienced leader for the position of General Manager of its Los Angeles station, KPFK 90.7 FM For more information and to apply, click HERE or see http://pacifica.org/jobs_kpfk.php |
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
Midnight - 2:00am
DJ Ben Vera brings you a Saturday night extravaganza of sound, blending club cuts with crate digging
2:00am - 4:00am
Transmitting live from the West Coast of the Milky Way, our weekly radio show explores high quality music of every genre. With no commercials and no playlist, All Of The Above is a non-stop journey through sound unlike any other found on today’s airwa
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Giving you the music to make you think, feel, expand your dreams, reach for the stars and grow your mind. Playing an eclectic blend of low-fi, chilled out neo-soul, jazz, rock, blues, and a few classics. No holds barred, anything goes--DJ Jillian Rise
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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
Midnight - 2:00am
DJ Ben Vera brings you a Saturday night extravaganza of sound, blending club cuts with crate digging
2:00am - 4:00am
Transmitting live from the West Coast of the Milky Way, our weekly radio show explores high quality music of every genre. With no commercials and no playlist, All Of The Above is a non-stop journey through sound unlike any other found on today’s airwa
4:00am - 6:00am
Giving you the music to make you think, feel, expand your dreams, reach for the stars and grow your mind. Playing an eclectic blend of low-fi, chilled out neo-soul, jazz, rock, blues, and a few classics. No holds barred, anything goes--DJ Jillian Rise
6:00am - 8:00am
Gil Fears - Host of “Edna Tatum’s Gospel Classics” has served as co-host for “Gospel Classics” for the past sixteen years. Gil is an ordained Minister and is associated with the Gospel Music Workshop of America.
Depeche Mode Momento Mori Tour December 2023 December 10th & 12th Kia Forum December 15th & 17th Crypto.com Arena
at The ForumAblaye Cissoko & Cyrille Brotto Saturday January 20, 2024 Live At The UCLA Nimoy Theater
at The NimoyDark Star Orchestra Saturday January 27, 2024 Live At The Wiltern In Los Angeles
at Wiltern TheatreTerri Lyne Carrington's New Standards Saturday January 27, 2024 Live At UCLA's Royce Hall 8pm
at UCLA Royce HallSunny
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