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

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

• House Homeland Security Committee hearing sees Republicans blast waste fraud abuse, Democrats say DOGE is the real waste

• House n... more

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

• Israel cuts Gaza’s electricity supply to pressure Hamas for ceasefire deal removing Palestinians from north Gaza

• House committee... more

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

• United Nations observes International Women’s Day, celebrating advances but warning of push-back and “mainstreaming of misogyny”

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

• Representative Al Green censured by Congress for disrupting Trump speech, Dems sing “We Shall Overcome” as House speaker reads cens... more

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Recent Guests

Pete Hegseth
Secretary of Defense
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Episode: Trump gives campaign-style speach to Congress, Dems call it deluge of falsehoods; VP Vance visits southern border praising Trump policies – March 5, 2025
Tulsi Gabbard
Director of National Intelligence
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Episode: Trump gives campaign-style speach to Congress, Dems call it deluge of falsehoods; VP Vance visits southern border praising Trump policies – March 5, 2025
JD Vance
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Episode: Trump gives campaign-style speach to Congress, Dems call it deluge of falsehoods; VP Vance visits southern border praising Trump policies – March 5, 2025
Bobby Cogan
Senior Director of Federal Budget Policy for the Center for American Progress
Center for American Progress
Episode: Trump fires Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman over “DEI”
JD. Vance
Vice President of the United States
Trump Administration
Episode: VP Vance scolds Europeans over free speech, migration; Berkeley discussing plan for public utilities to replace for-profits like PG&E – February 14, 2025
Lee Gelernt
Deputy Director at the ACLU's National Immigrants' Rights Project
ACLU
Episode: Trump opens Ukraine peace negotiations with Putin; RFK Jr confirmed to Health and Human Services in near party-line vote – February 13, 2025
Carl Berquist
General Counsel for the Coalition for Humane Immigrant Rights
CHRLA
Episode: Democrats force delay in confirmation for Trump’s pick to head FBI; Justice pushing Trump immigration agenda against sanctuary cities – February 6, 2025
Chuck Schumer
Senate Minority Leader, involved in federal funding discussions
U.S. Senate
Episode: Trump reverses freeze on federal grants; Palestinians returning home in Gaza face threats from unexploded bombs – January 29, 2025
Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
Vaccine skeptic and nominee for HHS Secretary
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Episode: Trump reverses freeze on federal grants; Palestinians returning home in Gaza face threats from unexploded bombs – January 29, 2025

Hosts

Max Pringle
Host and news anchor involved in providing news coverage and analysis, sharing insights on current events.
Christina Onusted
News anchor providing critical examination and reporting on significant local and international events.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 52 ratings
  • 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 States4 years ago
  • This

    💯 thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Humhoney
    United States5 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 States5 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
  • OK for local stories

    I've listened to the KPFA news for at least a decade now. It is most helpful in covering news stories around the SF bay area that might not be covered very well elsewhere. Unfortunately, the national & international coverage relies on other sources and is usually a mixed bag. It also would seem that for as long as they've been at it, they'd be a little more professional in their presentation. Stories have a tendency to be repetitive and use long excerpts from interviews and speeches that aren'... more

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    ChrisWN
    United States20 years ago

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Trump fires Joint Chiefs of Staff chairman over “DEI”
Q: How likely is the Republican budget to get passed?
The use of budget reconciliation makes this budget proposal likely to advance, even without Democratic support.
The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – December 27, 2024
Q: What are the implications of AI being in private hands?
If AI remains under private ownership, it may exacerbate issues like job loss and increased manipulation of our lives for profit.
The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – December 27, 2024
Q: What is AI and why should we care?
AI represents the automated systems trying to duplicate human mind functions, and it can significantly impact jobs and private lives, thus necessitating public discourse and awareness.
SCOTUS weighs challenge to Tennessee’s ban on transgender health care for minors; California AG vows to protect immigrants against Trump’s pledge for ‘mass deportations’ – December 4, 2024
Q: Can you talk to that and the criticism that they're just children? How can they know?
Most people who are trans know that they understood that they were different based on what society have told us.
The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – July 11, 2024 President Biden hold news conference at end of NATO summit to answer questions about his electability.
Q: What is at stake for your presidency?
Biden highlights the importance of national security and global stability as critical components of his administration's work.

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