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KPFA - UpFront

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UpFront delivers a mix of local, state, and international coverage through challenging interviews, civil debates, breaking updates, and in-depth discussions with authors. Pitch us at upfront@kpfa.org. Theme Music: Turn It Up by Digital Primitives, licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives (aka Music Sharing) 3.0 International License.

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00:08 Kathleen DuVal, professor of history at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, author most recently of Native Nations: A Millennium in North America [originally recorded in September 2024]

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00:08 Robin DG Kelly, Gary B. Nash Endowed Chair in U.S. History at UCLA. He’s just authored an article in Hammer and Hope on the Declaration of Independence entitled “Do You Understand Your Own Language?.” His forthcoming book is entitled Making A K... more

00:08 — Mouin Rabbani is a nonresident fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs, previously principal political affairs officer with the Office of the UN Special Envoy of the Secretary-General for Syria. His is also the author of the forth... more

00:08 — John Nichols, Executive Editor of the Nation

00:33 — Niko Storment is co-director of  the San Francisco Trans March

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Brian Edwards-Tiekert
Co-host with extensive background in political commentary and public affairs.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 57 ratings
  • This is a GREAT podcast

    You all are doing a wonderful wonderful job! All of you are terrific and I must say that Brian is an absolutely sensational interviewer - wow. I've never heard a more informed or inquisitive interviewer anywhere. I hope he returns after his time at Stanford. Thank you to all of you!!

    It is now December 2024 and I just want to say that all of KPFA is an absolute lifeline to life right now with what’s going on in the world and not only guy but so many many people need a KPFA now more than ever an... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    itunes-jan-rate
    United States2 years ago
  • Simply the best!

    Listen to the hosts insightful, probing questions you want to have light shown into those shady corners of the issues of our times. Brian has impressive roster of regular quests and brings in other experts one-time to explore what’s missing below the headlines. He digs in to get their thoughts and analysis with his amazingly well-informed intelligence and wit. I’m always impressed by his preparation and that he doesn’t ask softball questions of any of them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    G the Nurse
    United States3 years ago
  • Always informative, but hoodwinked on Ukraine

    Without fail 7am on Mondays the “Pacifica”, the Peace Foundation hosts a pro-war view with some horse blinders on. John Pfeffer is exclusively given the mike. He might as well get paid by the US State Dept. And that’s the beginning and end of Brian’s understanding of SE Ukraine and both Russian and US ambitions. 7:30am COVID second half is best 30 minutes on KPFA. Overall much improved with departure of Cat Brooks. Tuesday on has very good interviews, Brian does his homework! Keep up the great... more

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    cavies forever
    United States3 years ago
  • Can’t live without Upfront ❤️

    I listen every morning and go crazy trying to read all the books that are discussed on this show. Love Monday mornings with coverage on Ukraine and then COVID updates.

    I keep the podcast on my phone if I want to listen again.

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    KEPicturewoman
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  • Excellent resource

    Brian has been holding it down for years with excellent guests on well-researched topics. I especially appreciate the coverage on Palestine, COVID, and current event debriefs like the recent analysis by economist Dean Baker on the SVB bank run. Thanks for keeping us informed!

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Many appreciate the diversity of topics and guests, finding the discussions on social justice, health, and politics to be both timely and relevant.

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Nekima Levy Armstrong on Minneapolis “Antifa” Charges
Q: What do you understand about who was actually raided yesterday?
Armstrong explains that the 15 charged include a mix of everyday residents, some of whom were legal observers, with a broader point that the targets span a range of protest-related actions rather than a single, uniform group.
Israel continues Airstrikes in Lebanon; Plus Whats Behind the Strikes from Israel and Growing Tension Between Netanyahu and Trump
Q: How did the news of Trump yelling at Netanyahu land in Israel, and what does it imply for U.S.-Israel relations during the conflict?
It did not make a significant impact in Israel; ongoing leaks about patience with Iran suggest policy remains aligned with the war trajectory, and domestic political dynamics in Israel will continue to unfold largely independently of that incident.
Unpacking Election Results in California; Plus, Races in LA County and San Francisco
Q: Thanks for joining us. Can you explain how Karen Bass became so unpopular?
The LA area guest explains that anger over immigration enforcement actions, the response to the Yen fire and Palisades fires, and ongoing homelessness contributed to a perception of ineffective crisis management, all of which dampened Bass's support and opened space for challengers.
UpFront – June 2, 2026
Q: How is immigrant legal services funding affecting nonprofits and service providers across the city?
Providers are frustrated by recurring supplemental funding instead of being baked into the baseline, which creates uncertainty; there is a push to embed immigrant services into the regular budget to ensure continuity and program integrity.
UpFront – June 2, 2026
Q: What can you tell us about the $16 billion budget and which programs are at risk?
The budget is constrained by pre-allocated set-asides and revenue-generating departments; immigrant legal services survived the cut, but funding is still precarious and likely to be revisited by the Board; agencies want baseline, year-after-year funding rather than intermittent supplements.

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The content provides a blend of local, national, and international issues, focusing on current events through interviews, debates, and analyses that challenge listeners to think critically. The discussions often touch on political topics, economic implications, health matters, and social justice issues, with a unique slant toward progressive values and in-depth commentary on significant global events. Injecting urgency into the discussions, recent episodes have prominently featured topics such as cryptocurrency's intersection with political decisions, the ongoing conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East, and crucial public health updates regarding COVID-19 and vaccination strategies. Listeners can expect a rich mix of voices, including expe... more

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