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• Phil and Ted's Sexy Boomer Show, Tuesday, April 7 at 2:00 pm with guest author/space journalist Leonard David ("Mission to Mars: My Vision for Space Exploration")

  Phil and Ted are higher than usual this week — approximately 238,900 miles higher, as they moonwalk through NASA's Artemis program, the nail-biting risks of lunar missions, and a space race with China that's more consequential than you'd think. Their guest is Leonard David — space journalist, author, and a man who's been reporting on humanity's off-world ambitions for over 50 years. He wrote "Moon Rush: The New Space Race" and co-authored "Mission to Mars – My Vision for Space Exploration" with Buzz Aldrin, the second man on the moon.

  Posted by Donna Walker at Tuesday, April 7, 2026

• Pacifica Performance Showcase, Friday, April 3, with guest filmmaker Gianfranco Rosi ("Fire at Sea," "Pompeii: Beneath the Clouds")

  Host Donna Walker welcomes filmmaker Gianfranco Rosi to talk about his latest documentary "Pompeii: Beneath the Clouds" an homage to the city of Naples, its inhabitants and everyday life, as well as its fascinating role in antiquity at the foot of Mt. Vesuvius; also an upcoming career retrospective at the American Cinematheque (April 16-20). "Pompeii: Beneath the Clouds" was awarded a Special Jury Prize at the 82nd Venice Intl Film Festival. Following the archeologists uncovering ancient remains, along with the authorities trying to prevent looting of the priceless artifacts, it juxtaposes the workers unloading grain, the teacher and his students, the first responder calls to police and fire department. An eternal portrait of a city's ancient past, as well as its present.

  Posted by Donna Walker at Wednesday, April 1, 2026

• 'Enough Is Enough': Sanders Kicks Off California Billionaire Tax Campaign at The Wiltern

  Union workers, healthcare advocates, and thousands of Angelenos packed The Wiltern on Wednesday for the official launch of the California Billionaire Tax Act. Senator Bernie Sanders, Tom Morello, and leaders from the state's biggest unions made the case for taxing 200 of California's wealthiest residents.

  Posted by Ace Estwick at Friday, February 20, 2026

• Remembering Bob Weir (1947–2026)

  Bob Weir, founding member of the Grateful Dead and a towering figure in American music, passed away on January 10, 2026. Arnella Barbara, host of Dark Star, Dead & Music on KPFK, shares a personal tribute reflecting on his life, his music, and what his passing means to Deadheads and listeners everywhere.

  Posted by Arnella Barbara at Saturday, January 10, 2026

• Washington tramples UCLA 48-14 on Senior Night

  Washington steamrolled UCLA 48–14 on Senior Night at the Rose Bowl, capitalizing on turnovers, special teams chaos, and a dominant night from QB Demond Williams Jr.

  Posted by Charlie Gonzalez at Monday, December 1, 2025

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