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KPFA - A Rude Awakening

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Climate Change
Cargill
Haki Nawiri Afrika
Democratic Republic Of the Congo
Sable Offshore Corp.
Alliance For Green Revolution In Africa
Bull Kelp Forest
Societal Collapse
Conversations With Birds
Against Money
Indigenous Rights
Central Planning
AGRA
Center For Biological Diversity
China
Climate Policy
Money
Market Match
Friends Of the Congo
Climate Wayfinding

A Rude Awakening is an award-winning climate crisis and environmental justice radio show with interviews and commentary – hosted and produced by Sabrina Jacobs. Tune In! Every Friday @ 8am Follow A Rude Awakening on Facebook, Mastodon, Twitter and Instagram

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An 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 22, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.

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An 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 15, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.

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JW Mason
Associate Professor of Economics at John Jay College of the City University of New York; Senior Fellow at the Groundwork Collaborative
John Jay College of CUNY; Groundwork Collaborative
Episode: A Rude Awakening – May 22, 2026
Behrouz Gamari
Sociologist, visiting scholar at the CUNY Center for Place, Culture and Politics
CUNY Center for Place, Culture and Politics
Episode: A Rude Awakening – May 8, 2026
Kailea Rose Loften
Co-editor of Loam Publishing; publisher partner
Loam Publishing
Episode: Compassion in Crisis & More…
Kate Rose Weiner
Writer, editor, and publisher at Loam; director of Loam Library
Loam Publishing
Episode: Compassion in Crisis & More…
Talia Nimmer
Staff Attorney, Climate Law Institute, Center for Biological Diversity
Center for Biological Diversity
Episode: Updates: Offshore Drilling, Market Match & Friends of the Congo
Martin Bourque
Executive Director
Ecology Center
Episode: Updates: Offshore Drilling, Market Match & Friends of the Congo
Maurice Carney
Executive Director
Friends of the Congo
Episode: Updates: Offshore Drilling, Market Match & Friends of the Congo
Dr. Katharine Wilkinson
Climate leader and co-editor of All We Can Save
All We Can Save / Climate Wayfinding
Episode: Climate Leader Dr. Katharine Wilkinson
Robert Moor
Journalist, author of In Trees, An Exploration
Author, In Trees, An Exploration
Episode: Spirit Run, In Trees

Hosts

Brian Edwards-Tiekert
Host with background on KPFA; has appeared on multiple program segments.
Sabrina Jacobs
Host of A Rude Awakening; regular KPFA and Pacifica Network presence.

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 7 ratings
  • Very informative on key topics.

    Just listened to their episode on bees and honey. Very important to have these convos.

    Apple Podcasts
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    ChrazieCD
    United States3 years ago

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Could diversify guest lineup to include more practitioner voices.
Thoughtful analysis that connects local action to global issues.
Strong voices and rigorous critique are a consistent draw.
Very informative on key topics.

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China Climate Policy
Q: China has announced ambitious targets, but how do they relate to the Paris Agreement trajectory and what do experts see as the main gaps?
The guest explains that while China's targets are ambitious and reflect a green transition, they still fall short of what would be required to stay within 1.5 degrees, and much depends on the implementation pace, further policy support, and market dynamics. Renewables growth is strong, but coal remains a stubborn part of the energy mix due to domestic economic and political factors, making the trajectory a cautious but pivotal balance.
Conversations with Birds – Priyanka Kumar
Q: What sparks your passion for birds initially?
The conversation hints that her passion grew from a formative experience in nature, later crystallizing as a life practice of paying attention, slow listening, and deep, almost spiritual, connection to birds that guided both writing and ecological understanding.
Without the Conference of Parties
Q: How do relations with China influence Africa's climate and development, and what should be done about debt?
China's involvement is seen as a mix of soft power and extractive finance; the guest calls for debt relief, better analysis of debt implications, and renegotiation to protect African communities.
Without the Conference of Parties
Q: What is happening outside of COP events and how are these movements affecting governments or policy?
Frontline communities are organizing parallel forums and documenting climate impacts to push for justice and practical adaptation, including agroecology and local financing methods.
Save the Shoreline & the Animals
Q: What did the board consider when denying the permits and what are next steps?
The discussion centered on Sable's financial viability, failure to fund decommissioning, inadequate environmental review, and the community's strong opposition; next steps involve ongoing monitoring, potential future reviews, and continued advocacy to prevent offshore drilling near Santa Barbara.

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This program tends to center climate justice, environmental policy, and global equity, often tying macro-level economic or geopolitical developments to local impacts. Episodes frequently explore topics such as monetary policy and its influence on climate outcomes, Indigenous rights and extractive industries, forest and soil stewardship, and the role of media and policy in shaping environmental discourse. A consistent through-line is critical analysis of power, governance, and accountability—whether evaluating global mineral supply chains, food systems, or offshore drilling—paired with calls to action for community resilience, activism, and informed civic engagement. A standout aspect is the willingness to host researchers, advocates, and jo... more

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