Tag Archives: KPFA
A Thousand Sisters – story of healing, women’s leadership in Congo
April 26, 2010 – 12:09 pm
I met Lisa Shannon today - we discussed her new book A Thousand Sisters - A Journey into the Worst Place on Earth to be a Woman. The Congo. The stories of the violence, trauma and death are horrifying. But there's so much we can do as Americans about the situation.
From Bitch to Bite: Lisa Jervis
June 30, 2009 – 10:40 pm
I'm back to my old blogging ways - I've missed you. My Facebook and Twitter might tell me what's happening in Iran or Honduras or Oakland in the moment, but I miss the long-term connection. The t-shirt said it best - 120 is the new 420. So I'm back. I just had to share this interview from this morning- with Lisa Jervis. By the time she walked into the KPFA studio, I had googled her enough to know she co-founded the ever-insightful Bitch Magazine. She is totally Oakland - feisty and tatted up and totally authentic. I liked her on
Prop 8 Protesters are “like Al-Qaeda”?!
December 11, 2008 – 11:28 am
My Tuesday, December 9th interview on the KPFA Morning Show featured the head of the Becket Fund who purchased a full-page ad in the NY Times and LA Times entitled, "No Mob Rule" decrying violence against churches who supported California's anti-gay marriage initiative Prop. 8. The discussion also included the pastor of the All Saints Episcopal Church in Pasadena who called the ad and argument a thin ruse against pro-gay marriage activists. The heated discussion was picked up by several blogs, including GLAAD's blog yesterday. Here's a bit from the blog: Founder of Becket Fund Compares Prop. 8 Outcry to
Palin vs. Biden VP Debate Thursday Night
September 29, 2008 – 12:28 pm
I am anchoring the Sarah Palin - Joe Biden debate on Thursday, October 2nd from 5-9pm pacific time on KPFA radio and broadcast throughout the Pacifica Radio network. This should be a live one, pitting a big-mouth long-time senator against the young "don't know nothin' bout history" Alaska governor. The coverage will include a pre- and post-debate show with experts on to discuss everything from the economy to the impact of this debate on the overall election to how key constituencies like Latinos might be influenced in the upcoming general election. Tune in to 94.1 FM in the Bay Area,
Progressive Festival – Sunday Sept. 28th
September 24, 2008 – 10:03 am
I'll be MC'ing the Progressive Festival this year in Petaluma's Walnut Park. Some of my favorite people will be there, including Daniel Ellsberg and Norman Solomon. I hope you'll be there, too. The Petaluma Progressives are a local, grassroots, political education and action group. All are welcome.
Going to Denver, Here’s the Leadup
August 23, 2008 – 1:30 am
I just had a conversation previewing Pacifica Radio's unconventional DNC coverage on my show on Friday. Check it out: [audio:http://www.aimeeallison.org/wp-content/uploads/2008/08/preview-of-convention-coverage.mp3] I'll be anchoring coverage of the Democratic National Convention in Denver for the Pacifica Radio network. I'll be blogging about our unconventional convention coverage. Our coverage gives us an opportunity to elaborate on the issues that we care deeply about - social, racial and economic justice - angles that will likely be missed by other media outlets. Pacifica Radio will be broadcasting from Denver Monday through Thursday of next week, from 5-9pm pst. More details on the website. In the
Finally, a Peep from Congress about Bush’s Crimes
July 22, 2008 – 6:33 pm
Congressman John Conyers, head of the House Judiciary Committee, will finally hold a hearing in response to Congressman Kucinich's article of impeachment resubmitted to Congress. This is the first, tentative step of the Congress towards impeachment or otherwise holding President Bush accountable for high crimes and misdemeanors. KPFA will carry the hearing live - from 6am - 10am pacific time; I will host along with Larry Bensky. I just saw this video from 2006 from Keith Olberman's show - a special message to Bush on the first day that the Military Tribunal Act became law, eliminating habeus corpus. It's fierce
Nice Mention in Sunday’s Washington Post
July 15, 2008 – 8:56 am
When I interviewed V.V. Ganeshananthan, a journalist and novelist, author of "Love Marriage" I was struck by her raw honestly, and commitment to telling the story of the Sri Lankan-American family caught in the struggle of identity and war and love. In Sunday's Washington Post, she told more about how my interview along with others force her to be a bridge between her parents' home country and her own. In Telling One Story, A Novelist Speaks For a Country V.V. Ganeshananthan writes in the Outlook section on the struggle to discuss all of Sri Lanka's complex history while talking about
Inspiring the Next Crop of Radio Hosts
June 17, 2008 – 10:27 am
...a wonderful group of 4th and 5th graders from Joaquin Miller Elementary School in Oakland, CA had a field trip to the KPFA studios this week. I stopped my pre-production scurrying to describe to the students all the action behind the scenes during our live morning shows. These kids are radio producers and personalities in their own right already, thanks to an innovative program the school offers. You can hear their work on their website.
Election Night Special Tonight – KPFA FM
June 3, 2008 – 4:06 pm
I'll be co-hosting a four-hour special with election returns and analysis from key bay area local and state races, and the latest about the Democratic Presidential primary. Will Clinton concede? Superdelegates are falling for Obama by the hour here. In Oakland and the Bay Area, there are several races that pit progressive candidates against each other, like in Assembly District 14 and State Senate District 9. Think it might not matter? Well, these folks will be crafting the next budget with the looming deficit. More taxes, more potholes, closed schools? What will it be? We have field reporters throughout the
