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The Pacifica Evening News is a collaboration of KPFA and KPFK in Los Angeles and KFCF in Fresno. The hour-long newscast airs on all three stations each weeknight at 6:00 PM. KPFA News broadcasts news headlines throughout the day at 5:55, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 10:00, 12:00 and 4:00. Thirty minute editions of the Pacifica Evening News air Saturday and Sunday at 6:00 PM. Comprehensive coverage of the day... more

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.

The post The Pacifica Evening News Weekdays – September 14, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.

• War in Yemen re-ignites, producing a massive flow of refugees and likely closure of the Red Sea. With both the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea now in war zones, global fossil fuel prices are set to skyrocket

• An Israeli air strike kills two and ... more

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.

The post The Pacifica Evening News Weekdays – September 12, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.

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Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.

• 2nd day of Republican convention features House speaker Johnson blasting Dems as crazy radicals, VP Vance positions for 2028 electi... more

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Amy Huan
Community member involved with efforts to stop the wall
Tohono O'odham Nation (community advocate)
Episode: The Pacifica Evening News Weekdays – September 7, 2026 SPECIAL BROADCAST: Tohono O’odham Nation Fights Trump Border Wall to Protect Sacred Lands and Tribal Sovereignty
Chairman Verlan Jose
Chairman of the Tohono O'odham Nation, central figure in the border wall dispute
Tohono O'odham Nation
Episode: The Pacifica Evening News Weekdays – September 7, 2026 SPECIAL BROADCAST: Tohono O’odham Nation Fights Trump Border Wall to Protect Sacred Lands and Tribal Sovereignty
John D. Feely
Former US ambassador to Panama; currently executive director of the Center for Media Integrity of the Americas
Center for Media Integrity of the Americas
Episode: The Pacifica Evening News Weekdays – September 6, 2026
Mohamed Bazzi
New York University journalism professor and former bureau chief
New York University
Episode: The Pacifica Evening News Weekdays – September 5, 2026
Salka Barka
Human rights activist and coordinator of Karama Sahara
Karama Sahara (Washington, DC)
Episode: The Pacifica Evening News Weekdays – September 5, 2026
Ann Peterman
Executive Director of Global Justice Ecology Project
Global Justice Ecology Project
Episode: The Pacifica Evening News Weekdays – September 5, 2026
Robert Abe Lee
Diablo Valley College Philosophy Professor
Diablo Valley College
Episode: The Pacifica Evening News Weekdays – September 5, 2026
Uri Talil
Israeli-American anti-Zionist critic of Israel
Independent commentator
Episode: The Pacifica Evening News Weekdays – September 5, 2026
Anthony Loewenstein
Independent journalist, author and filmmaker
Independent journalist/author
Episode: The Pacifica Evening News Weekdays – September 5, 2026

Hosts

Sharon Sabota
Host of KPFA Evening/Night News programming; long-time newsroom anchor with focus on local and national reporting
Scott Baba
Anchor and reporter with emphasis on Pacifica/NKPFA news coverage
Christina Onestead
Interviewer/Host; multiple spellings observed across transcripts; regular presence in Pacifica Evening News segments

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 57 ratings
  • I trust this news. They take responsibility for their reporting.

    I listen on the station APP every night but f I can’t, I am grateful for the podcast. Live in Seattle.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KEPicturewoman
    United States6 months ago
  • Oye! Escucha…

    Captivating conversations with gente from all over the states. Individuals who want to add the Xicano narrative to all the topics that impact society and define culture. Take a seat, clear your throat and jump into the conversation.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    POC persoective
    United States5 years ago
  • This

    💯 thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Humhoney
    United States6 years ago
  • Vital resource

    I visit, listen, and watch several news sources during the week, but the KPFA evening news is one of the only outlets/shows I listen to every week.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Thomas Clever
    United States6 years ago
  • Indispensable.

    I listen to the pacifica evening news every day that I can. I love it and find it very informative, much more than the mainstream media.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cruz-life
    United States14 years ago

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Listeners value in-depth, human-centered reporting and on-the-ground perspectives from diverse communities.
Praise for accountability and transparency in reporting, with some critiques about pacing and repetition in long-form segments.
Positive sentiment around the show's mix of global and local issues and its focus on under-covered stories.

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Tohono O’odham Chairman Jose gives update on border wall construction on tribal land; California sues Trump administration over moves to roll back state’s offshore wind energy progress – August 28, 2026
Q: Chairman Jose, can you update us on what has happened since armed agents accompanied contractors onto your land?
Jose describes ongoing pre-construction work, the involvement of Border Patrol and tribal police, and the tribe's decision to file suits and seek injunctions while documenting the events for accountability.
The Pacifica Evening News Weekdays – August 15, 2026
Q: What is the core issue behind the Brazilian environmental and indigenous rights cases?
The cases concern widening environmental protections and indigenous territorial rights as Brazil considers policy changes and the influence of agribusiness lobbying, with concerns that new laws weaken protections. Anna Alfonito frames the impact of these changes on indigenous communities and environmental safeguards.
The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – July 8, 2026: Survivors speak out in San Francisco; Cuba’s power crisis reaches the United Nations; a Houston family seeks answers after an ICE shooting; Trump and Zelenskyy meet at NATO, Michigan Democrats battle for their party’s future, and Planned Parenthood warns of the impact of new federal funding cuts.
Q: So what does your program in particular do, and how is this cut going to affect you?
The program focuses on relationship skills development for young people, reaching around 1,500 youth annually, and the funding cut threatens the continuation of this essential education and mental health support; organizers are appealing and exploring other funding sources.
Republican House leadership pulls vote on Iran War Powers Resolution for second time; Trump administration rolls back Biden rules on climate-damaging chemicals – May 21, 2026
Q: What is driving the repeated delays in the Iran War Powers vote?
Leadership concerns about GOP defections and absences, plus the possibility that enough Republicans could cross party lines to pass the measure, are forcing postponements.
Report documents inhumane conditions in California immigration detention facilities; Dems grill Interior Secretary Burgum over spending on Trump vanity projects – May 15, 2026
Q: How does the interviewee describe the broader fight over voting rights and redistricting?
The interviewee frames the redistricting as a deliberate attempt to erode multiracial democracy, warning of a 'civil war' style struggle and emphasizing unity across states to protect voting rights.

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The program leans into hard news with a consistent focus on war, peace, and broader social justice issues, blending international diplomacy with on-the-ground reporting from the Bay Area and statewide California coverage. Episodes frequently weave in expert commentary on U.S. foreign policy, humanitarian impacts, and climate and energy topics, alongside local stories about community resources, education, and racial justice. A notable strength is its willingness to host policy-focused guests and advocates from a wide range of perspectives, offering context and nuance on complex global and domestic issues. For potential listeners, the show delivers steady, issue-driven reporting with a clear emphasis on human consequences and accountability a... more

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