KPFA - A Rude Awakening
492 episodes - English - Latest episode: 23 days ago - ★★★★★ - 7 ratingsA weekly update on climate change and it’s effects on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs.
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A Rude Awakening – June 14, 2024
June 14, 2024 08:00 - 59 minutes - 68.7 MBAn 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 – June 14, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.
Plastic Free July & The Salmon Crisis
June 07, 2024 08:00 - 59 minutes - 68.6 MBCreative Commons – Salmon swimming upstream On today’s show, I’ll speak to Ecology Center’s executive director Martin Bourque previewing Plastic Free July. We’ll switch gears and get an update on the salmon crisis in Northern CA and Oregon from Scott Artis, executive director of Golden State Salmon Association. EVENT LINKS: Enemy of the People Event: https://rb.gy/n83vte Food solutions. Civil Eats is holding an email-based “crash course” on climate solutions in food and farming during June. ...
Drawdown Neighborhood Bay Area & Water is Love Online Debut
May 31, 2024 08:00 - 59 minutes - 68.6 MBFilm Image: Water is Love: Ripples of Regeneration On today’s show, I speak to Matt Scott Project Drawdown’s director of storytelling and engagement on his organization’s latest Drawdown Neighborhood feature based on Bay Area climate activists which will be debuting. We switch gears and speak to Martin Winiecki co-director of the documentary Water is Love: Ripples of Regeneration which will be making its official debut June 6-9 online. The post Drawdown Neighborhood Bay Area & Water is Lov...
A Rude Awakening – May 24, 2024
May 24, 2024 08:00 - 59 minutes - 68.6 MBAn 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 – May 24, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.
A Rude Awakening – May 17, 2024
May 17, 2024 08:00 - 59 minutes - 68.6 MBAn 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 – May 17, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.
Special Spring Fund Drive Programming
May 10, 2024 08:00 - 59 minutes - 68.7 MBToday’s A Rude Awakening is preempted by special fund drive programming. The post Special Spring Fund Drive Programming appeared first on KPFA.
California’s Climate and Insurance Crisis
May 03, 2024 08:00 - 59 minutes - 68.6 MBOn today’s show, I’ll be discussing California’s climate and insurance crisis and the greed that is fueling it all w/senior strategitst for the Insure Our Future Campaign Risalat Khan and the Director of the Climate & Energy Program at the Center for International Environmental Law Attny Nikki Reisch. How are these insurance companies cutting and running leaving policy holders between a rock and a hard place? Insure Our Future Campaign (Share your story): [email protected] May 19th...
CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir
April 26, 2024 08:00 - 59 minutes - 68.6 MBCover of “Life as We Know It Can Be” by Bill Weir On today’s show, I’ll spend the hour with CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir discussing the publication of his first book, “Life As We Know It (Can Be)”. Published by Chronicle Prism, award winning journalist and author Bill Weir shares heartfelt letters addressed to his newborn son, River, to be read in 2050. Like so many parents, Weir struggles with the legacy we are leaving for our children and the urgent need for climate action. Unl...
A Rude Awakening – April 26, 2024
April 26, 2024 08:00 - 59 minutes - 68.6 MBAn 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 – April 26, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.
2023 Corporate Media Climate Coverage Continued and the Double Hatching of Cicadas
April 19, 2024 08:00 - 32 minutes - 37.5 MBPhoto Courtesy of Media Matters for America On today’s show, Media Matters for America‘s climate and energy senior researcher Evlondo Cooper is back to discuss more of his findings from the 2023 climate coverage by corporate media or lack thereof. A new analysis from Media Matters’ Climate and Energy Program found that coverage of environmental justice stories on morning and nightly news shows on ABC, CBS, and NBC suffered a decrease in the total number of segments in 2023, airing just 9 segm...
Water Is Love – Ripples Of Regeneration
April 12, 2024 08:00 - 59 minutes - 68.6 MBCourtesy of Water is Love Production Team “Water is Love: Ripples of Regeneration” follows a group of young people grappling with the climate crisis while we journey around the world to share inspiring stories of regenerative ecosystem design to create water retention in communities, villages, and regions. They touch upon traditional ecological knowledge, how water makes climate, and the importance of restoring complete water cycles. Through inspiring stories from successful projects in India...
Connecting to Water – Whollyh2o and Dr. Jennifer Morse
April 05, 2024 08:00 - 59 minutes - 68.6 MBDouble Rainbow courtesy of Whollyh2o On today’s show, I’ll speak to Whollyh2o’s executive director Elizabeth Dougherty and newsletter content designer and editor Meghan Boyle on their latest waterhood tour and newsletter. We’ll switch gears just a bit and speak to Portland State University Professor Dr. Jennifer Morse about watershed restorations. Walking Waterhoods tour in Dimond Park Saturday, April 6 at 11am: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/868717335937 The post Connecting to Water – Whollyh...
Raw Sewage in the Bay & Climate Coverage Stats
March 29, 2024 08:00 - 59 minutes - 68.6 MBAtmosphere with storm clouds from space On today’s show, I speak to San Francisco Baykeepers executive director Sejal Choksi Chugh about the raw sewage the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and the City of San Francisco are allowing to be dumped into the bay. There is an intent to sue in the works. We switch gears and speak to climate and energy senior researcher of Media Matters for America, Evlondo Cooper about their annual report on climate coverage in mainstream media. The post R...
35th Annual Bioneers Conference
March 22, 2024 08:00 - 59 minutes - 68.7 MBOn today’s show, I spoke to two amazing climate leaders that will be featured at the 35th annual Bioneers conference. The first one, Martin Bourque, executive director of Ecology Center and the second, Najari Smith, executive director of Rich City Rides. Bioneers Registration Link: conference.bioneers.org Ecology Center Resource Link: https://www.resourcefulapp.com/berkeley/ The post 35th Annual Bioneers Conference appeared first on KPFA.
Big Win In Kern County and Benin’s Sustainable Cotton Farming
March 15, 2024 08:00 - 59 minutes - 68.6 MBOn today’s show, coming back to the airwaves with some good news. A California appeals court ruled unanimously this week that Kern County violated the law by using a flawed environmental review for its local oil and gas ordinance. Why? In order to fast track their oil and gas projects. I’ll speak to Dan Ress, senior attorney for the Center on Race, Poverty & the Environment to get more info. Then we’ll switch gears and continue the series on the demand for sustainable cotton facilitated...
A Rude Awakening – Special Fund Drive Programming
March 08, 2024 08:00 - 59 minutes - 68.7 MBA Rude Awakening will return on March 15, 2024. This week’s show is preempted for special fund drive programming. The post A Rude Awakening – Special Fund Drive Programming appeared first on KPFA.
Special Fund Drive Programming – Black History Month
March 01, 2024 08:00 - 34 minutes - 39.6 MBToday’s show is preempted by a special interview with graphic novelist David F. Walker. He’ll discuss his book The Life of Frederick Douglass: A Graphic Narrative of a Slaves Journey from Bondage to Freedom. A Rude Awakening will return on March 15, 2024, with more climate and environmental justice stories. The post Special Fund Drive Programming – Black History Month appeared first on KPFA.
A Rude Awakening – Preempted for Fund Drive Return on 3/15/2024
February 23, 2024 08:00 - 59 minutes - 68.6 MBA Rude Awakening will return on March 15, 2024 with more climate and environmental justice stories. We are preempted for the fund drive. Thanks so much for visiting! The post A Rude Awakening – Preempted for Fund Drive Return on 3/15/2024 appeared first on KPFA.
Fight for Heirloom Seeds/New Demand for Organic Cotton
February 16, 2024 08:00 - 59 minutes - 68.6 MBPhoto of cotton courtesy of A Growing Culture Today on A Rude Awakening, I’ll speak to GRAIN’s Indonesia-based international coordinator Kartini Samon on the commodification of heirloom seeds through the UPOV – Union of Protection of New Plant Varieties. GRAIN is bringing to light how the UPOV is trying to control seeds in the Global South and beyond. Correspondingly, we’ll switch gears in the second segment to the first of many conversations about the small-scale farmers of sustainable cott...
Profile: Haki Nawiri Africa’s Leonida Odongo
February 09, 2024 08:00 - 59 minutes - 68.6 MBPhoto – Leonida Odongo. Haki Nawiri Africa gathering On today’s show, a profile of Kenyan climate activist, feminist and educator Leonida Odongo and her organization Haki Nawiri Afrika. The post Profile: Haki Nawiri Africa’s Leonida Odongo appeared first on KPFA.
A Rude Awakening – Bianca Lopez, Barbara Barrigan-Parrilla and Scott Artis
February 02, 2024 08:00 - 59 minutes - 68.6 MBBarbara Barrigan-Parrilla Executive Director – Restore the Delta Courtesy of Golden State Salmon Association On today’s show, founder and project manager for Valley Improvement Project Bianca Lopez continues our conversation from last week on their upcoming climate endeavors for the Modesto community. We’ll switch gears and hear from Barbara Barrigan-Parrilla executive director for Restore the Delta and Scott Artis executive director of Golden State Salmon Association on their recent, collab...
Wells Fargo Action, A Climate Documentary and Climate Activist Running for Political Office
January 26, 2024 08:00 - 59 minutes - 68.6 MBPhoto: Leon Kunstenaar On today’s show, I’ll speak to founder and CEO of 10Power Sandra Kwak on the upcoming Extinction Rebellion SF Bay action at Wells Fargo HQ in San Francisco on Monday. We’ll switch gears and speak to founder and project manager of Modesto-based Valley Improvement Project on the screening of the short documentary Burning Injustice at Modesto State Theater on Saturday and then we’ll close out the show with Logan Evasco head of product at Universe on establishing a path f...
A Rude Awakening – CA Climate Budget Cuts and Offshore Wind in Humboldt
January 19, 2024 08:00 - 59 minutes - 68.6 MBOn today’s show, I’ll speak to the Climate Center’s Chief Operating Officer, Barry Vesser on Governor Gavin Newsom’s proposed 11% decrease in the 2024-25 climate budget, we’ll switch gears and speak to climate attorney for EPIC, Matt Simmons on a recent win for the Port of Humboldt, a new offshore wind tunnel. And, Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force’s 4th Annual Summit is happening today. You can get the details on how to get registered at there website: cemtf.org Photo by Shaun Dak...
A Rude Awakening with Dr. Dana R. Fisher
January 12, 2024 08:00 - 59 minutes - 68.6 MBOn today’s show, I’ll speak to American University Professor Dr. Dana R. Fisher on her latest publication, “Saving Ourselves: From Climate Shocks to Climate Action” (release on 2/13/2024). Saving Ourselves: From Climate Shocks to Climate Action is now available for pre-order! Click here Saving Ourselves: From Climate Shocks to Climate Action https://danarfisher.com/american-resistance/ The post A Rude Awakening with Dr. Dana R. Fisher appeared first on KPFA.
A Rude Awakening with Stacy Malkan
January 05, 2024 08:00 - 59 minutes - 68.6 MBOn today’s show, I’ll spend the hour speaking to Stacy Malkan co-founder and managing editor of U.S. Right to Know – the nonprofit public health research group, recapping 2023 and giving us a preview of what’s in store for 2024. The post A Rude Awakening with Stacy Malkan appeared first on KPFA.
A Rude Awakening with David Sedlak and Debal Deb
December 29, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutes - 68.6 MBOn today’s show, I’ll speak to author David Sedlak on his latest book Water for All: Global Solutions for a Changing Climate. We’ll switch gears and hear an excerpt from a webinar put on by A Growing Culture featuring renowned seedologist and scientist Debal Deb. The post A Rude Awakening with David Sedlak and Debal Deb appeared first on KPFA.
A Rude Awakening with Barry Vesser and Mykela Patton
December 22, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutes - 68.6 MBOn today’s show, a recap of the Conference of Parties 28 with The Climate Center’s COO Barry Vesser. We’ll switch gears and hear some good news from New Voices are Rising Program Director Mykela Patton on their recent grant receipt from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) and California Natural Resources Agency (CNRA) The post A Rude Awakening with Barry Vesser and Mykela Patton appeared first on KPFA.
A Rude Awakening will return December 22nd
December 15, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutes - 68.6 MBAn in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. Listen to A Rude Awakening anytime via our community-powered KPFA Archive The post A Rude Awakening will return December 22nd appeared first on KPFA.
A Rude Awakening will return December 22nd
December 08, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutes - 68.7 MBAn in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. Listen to A Rude Awakening anytime via our community-powered KPFA Archive kpfa.org/program/a-rude-awakening The post A Rude Awakening will return December 22nd appeared first on KPFA.
A Rude Awakening with Simon de Bonviller and Anne Peterman
December 01, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutes - 68.6 MBOn today’s show, I’ll speak to Simon de Bonviller on the new climate home buying website Augurisk.com. We’ll switch gears and speak to Anne Peterman, executive director for Global Justice Ecology Project on the latest findings with the American chestnut tree. The post A Rude Awakening with Simon de Bonviller and Anne Peterman appeared first on KPFA.
A Rude Awakening with Dr. Hossein Ayazi
November 24, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutes - 68.6 MBOn today’s show, I’ll have a discussion with Dr. Hossein Ayazi Senior Analyst for the Global Justice Program at the Othering and Belonging Institute of UC Berkeley about their latest report and database on forced climate displacement. Read more Climate Displacement and the Right to Stay The post A Rude Awakening with Dr. Hossein Ayazi appeared first on KPFA.
A Rude Awakening with Katrina Tomas + Dr. Bret Andrews
November 17, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutes - 68.6 MBOn today’s show, Earthjustice is waging a battle royale against the Port of Oakland’s expansion plans. I’ll speak to Earthjustice attorney Katrina Tomas on what is being done to stop the expansion and neurologist Dr. Bret Andrews on the health implications of the already existent pollution in the area. https://earthjustice.org/article/how-a-bay-area-community-is-fighting-port-pollution The post A Rude Awakening with Katrina Tomas + Dr. Bret Andrews appeared first on KPFA.
A Rude Awakening with Nik Evasco and Dave Rosenfeld
November 10, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutes - 68.6 MBOn today’s show, I’ll speak to Nik Evasco, lead organizer for No to APEC on the upcoming protests against the Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit happening in San Francisco. We’ll switch gears and get an update on the CA utility tax from the executive director of Solar Rights Alliance, Dave Rosenfeld. The post A Rude Awakening with Nik Evasco and Dave Rosenfeld appeared first on KPFA.
A Rude Awakening with Silke Valentine + Zoe Jonick + Kylie Flanagan
November 03, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutes - 68.6 MBOn today’s show, big rally tomorrow in Novato to stop the Costco Mega Gas-station from being built, I’ll speak to organizers Silke Valentine of 350Marin + Zoe Jonick of 350BayArea to get details Plus an excerpt from an interview I did with author and climate change communicator, Kylie Flanagan on her latest publication on climate resilience CLIMATE RESILIENCE An intersectional primer for saving the planet: place-based perspectives and community-led tools for fighting climate change—for r...
A Rude Awakening with Jeff St. John and Kwami Kpondzo
October 27, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutes - 68.6 MBOn today’s show, I’ll speak to Jeff St. John of Canary Media the use of “blue hydrogen” and Global Forest Coalition’s Kwami Kpondzo on their new 16 page report on the human rights implications of China’s Belt and Road Initiative. The post A Rude Awakening with Jeff St. John and Kwami Kpondzo appeared first on KPFA.
A Rude Awakening with Fletcher Reveley
October 20, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutes - 68.6 MBOn today’s show, the deteriorating Salton Sea in Southern CA has become a topic of interests in recent years due to the health hazard it has become. I’ll speak to Fletcher Reveley on his latest piece in Undark.org entitled, “Scientists Warned of a Salton Sea Disaster. No One Listened” https://undark.org/2023/07/03/scientists-warned-of-a-salton-sea-disaster-no-one-listened/ @FletcherReveley @undarkmag photo from Undark.org The post A Rude Awakening with Fletcher Reveley appeared first on KP...
A Rude Awakening with Timothy A Wise
October 13, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutes - 68.6 MBA deep dive on the #GMO corn controversy with #Mexico with Timothy A Wise The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy Essential background reading on controversy over #Mexico‘s #GMO corn restrictions via Timothy A. Wise Read more “Science, Precaution, and Mexico’s GMO Corn Restrictions” The post A Rude Awakening with Timothy A Wise appeared first on KPFA.
Special Fund Drive Programming – A Rude Awakening will return October 13th
October 06, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutes - 68.6 MBAn in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. Until the shows return on October 13th enjoy previous shows via our archive https://kpfa.org/program/a-rude-awakening/ The post Special Fund Drive Programming – A Rude Awakening will return October 13th appeared first on KPFA.
Special Fund Drive Programming – A Rude Awakening will return October 13th
September 29, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutes - 68.6 MBAn in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. Until the shows return on October 13th enjoy previous shows via our archive https://kpfa.org/program/a-rude-awakening/ The post Special Fund Drive Programming – A Rude Awakening will return October 13th appeared first on KPFA.
Special Fund Drive Programming – A Rude Awakening will return October 13th
September 22, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutes - 68.6 MBAn in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. Until the shows return on October 13th enjoy previous shows via our archive https://kpfa.org/program/a-rude-awakening/ The post Special Fund Drive Programming – A Rude Awakening will return October 13th appeared first on KPFA.
A Rude Awakening with Ann Alexander and James Browning
September 15, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutes - 68.6 MBOn today’s show, I’ll speak to Ann Alexander senior attorney for the Natural Resources Defense Council about AB1167 that holds fossil fuel companies accountable for cleaning up their messes. Then we’ll switch gears and speak to James Browning the founder of the lobbyist watchdog organization F Minus. The post A Rude Awakening with Ann Alexander and James Browning appeared first on KPFA.
A Rude Awakening with Jamie Buell and Kevin Stein
September 08, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutes - 68.6 MBOn today’s show, I’ll speak to Rise-Economy’s Jamie Buell and Kevin Stein about their latest report on the oil and gas industrial complex’s collusion and grift of the COVID 19 Paycheck Protection Program with three of the top U.S. banks. Read more https://rise-economy.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/Whose-Paycheck-Are-We-Protecting_The-Role-Banks-Played-in-Funding-Climate-Change-Through-the-PPP.pdf The post A Rude Awakening with Jamie Buell and Kevin Stein appeared first on KPFA.
A Rude Awakening with Gabriel Manyangadze
September 01, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutes - 68.6 MBOn today’s show I’ll speak to Gabriel Manyangadze program manager for SAFCEI – South African Faith Communities Environment Institute about the rebranding of the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation’s Organization Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa and their upcoming summit of self-aggrandizement and lies being held in Tanzania. U.S. Right to Know documents on AGRA funding: https://usrtk.org/bill-gates/agra-documents/ Article by Timothy A. Wise in Inter Press Service News Agency: https...
A Rude Awakening with Timothy A. Wise
August 25, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutes - 68.6 MBA deep dive on the #GMO corn controversy with #Mexico with Timothy A Wise The Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy Essential background reading on controversy over #Mexico‘s #GMO corn restrictions via Timothy A. Wise Read more “Science, Precaution, and Mexico’s GMO Corn Restrictions” The post A Rude Awakening with Timothy A. Wise appeared first on KPFA.
A Rude Awakening with Stacy Malkan + Jack Lucero Fleck
August 18, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutes - 68.6 MBOn today’s show, glyphosate in 75% of the honey produced in America? I’ll have a conversation with founder and managing editor of US Right Know Stacy Malkan on how the National Honey Board has hired PR firms to gloss it all over. We’ll switch gears and speak to Climate Emergency Mobilization Task Force’s Jack Lucero Fleck to get a pulse on their latest endeavors. The post A Rude Awakening with Stacy Malkan + Jack Lucero Fleck appeared first on KPFA.
A Rude Awakening with Ariella Granett of the Stop Oak Expansion Coalition + Mycelium Youth Network
August 11, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutes - 68.6 MBOn today’s show, I’ll speak to Ariella Granett of the Stop Oak Expansion Coalition on their upcoming action opposing the expansion of Oakland International Airport + Mycelium Youth Network on their latest climate justice efforts. Mycelium Youth Network Universe Gaming for Justice Compendium Dungeons and Dragons 5E Adventures Inspired by Social and Environmental Justice The post A Rude Awakening with Ariella Granett of the Stop Oak Expansion Coalition + Mycelium Youth Network appeared first o...
A Rude Awakening with Dave Rosenfeld of Solar Rights Alliance
August 04, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutes - 68.6 MBJoin Dave Rosenfeld of Solar Rights Alliance and me in conversation on “Proposed Utility Tax would increase electricity bills for millions, undermine rooftop solar, and discourage conservation” https://solarrights.org/utility-tax-post/ The post A Rude Awakening with Dave Rosenfeld of Solar Rights Alliance appeared first on KPFA.
Special Fund Drive Programming – A Rude Awakening – July 28, 2023
July 28, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutes - 68.6 MBAn in-depth look at community affairs on a local, national and international level, with interviews and commentary. Hosted by Sabrina Jacobs. The post Special Fund Drive Programming – A Rude Awakening – July 28, 2023 appeared first on KPFA.
A Rude Awakening will return August 4th at 8 AM with Solar Rights Alliance
July 21, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutes - 68.6 MBJoin Dave Rosenfeld SOLAR RIGHTS ALLIANCE and me on August 4th at 8:00AM PT for A Rude Awakening You’ll want to read up for this one https://solarrights.org/utility-tax-post/ The post A Rude Awakening will return August 4th at 8 AM with Solar Rights Alliance appeared first on KPFA.
Independent Journalist Fletcher Reveley on the Salton Sea for Undark.org
July 14, 2023 08:00 - 59 minutes - 68.6 MBOn today’s show, the deteriorating Salton Sea in Southern CA has become a topic of interests in recent years due to the health hazard it has become. I’ll speak to Fletcher Reveley on his latest piece in Undark.org entitled, “Scientists Warned of a Salton Sea Disaster. No One Listened”. @FletcherReveley @undarkmag photo courtesy of Undark.org The post Independent Journalist Fletcher Reveley on the Salton Sea for Undark.org appeared first on KPFA.