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 – February 14, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.Door KPFA

This week, Myzie and Chan are discussing the first 10 days of the new administration and trying to find something positive to say. Spoiler alert, it doesn't go well. Join the ORA community! Follow us on Instagram/Threads (@rudeawakeningpod) and Blue Sky at @ourrudewakening.bsky.social. Let us know what you think about today's topic. Want ORA to cov…

On today’s show, I’ll speak to The Climate Center’s Barry Vasser on the Water’s Edge tax loophole for the fossil fuel companies. We’ll switch gears and speak Center for Biological Diversity’s Climate Law Institute Deputy Director and Eaton fire survivor Maya Golden Krasner discusses a study by World Weather Attribution and how the fossil fuel indus…

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 – January 31, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.Door KPFA

Myzie and Chan are back, back, back again and ready to take the lessons learned from 2024 and (hopefully) be better prepared for 2025! Join the ORA community! Follow us on Instagram/Threads (@rudeawakeningpod) and Blue Sky at @ourrudewakening.bsky.social. Let us know what you think about today's topic. Want ORA to cover a subject in a future episod…

On today’s show, I’ll speak to investigative reporter Rebecca John on her latest publication in DeSmog entitled, “Revealed: Big Oil Told 70 Years Ago That Fossil Fuel Emissions Could Impact ‘Civilization’”. In addition, senior attorney at the Center for Biological Diversity Maggie Coulter, will discuss the recent lawsuits filed against the fossil f…

On today’s show, as LA burns, senior writer with the climate and energy program at Media Matters Evlondo Cooper is back to discuss mainstream media’s lack attributing of said fires to the climate emergency. And a I’ll speak to award-winning author and illustrator Obi Kaufmann and his appropriately named latest book, “The State of Fire: Why Californ…

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 – January 10, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.Door KPFA

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 – January 3, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.Door KPFA

On today’s show, U. S. Right To Know’s Stacy Malkan and Timothy A. Wise discuss the exporting of genetically-modified, glyphosate-laced corn from the United States to Mexico and that soveriegn fight against it. We’ll have the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) panel decision as well. Statement from Tim Wise: U.S. Wins Controversial Rulin…

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 – December 20, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.Door KPFA

A Rude Awakening will return on December 20th. Today’s special programming for KPFA’s 2024 Holiday Fund Drive is an interview with author Jason Stanley, discussing his book Erasing History: How Fascists Rewrite the Past to Control the Future. To support our mission, please donate here or call (800) 439-5732. The post Special Holiday Fund Drive Prog…

A Rude Awakening will return on December 20th. Today’s special programming for KPFA’s 2024 Holiday Fund Drive is an interview with author and artist Obi Kaufmann discussing his book The State of Fire: Why California Burns. To support our mission, please donate here or call (800) 439-5732. The post Special Holiday Fund Drive Programming: The State o…

On today’s show, the city of Martinez has been suffering through many polluting events by the Martinez Refining Company. In July of 2024, a lawsuit against the Martinez Refining Company was launched by over 700 residents of the embattled city. I’ll speak to affected resident Alice Saliba and attorney Wesley Griffith. The post Lawsuit Against Martin…

More Prop 4 & Santa Barbara Offshore Drilling On today’s show, we’ll do a deeper dive into Prop 4 and its contents which CA voters passed this election season with The Climate Center’s Communications Director Ryan Schleeter. We’ll switch gears and speak to Center for Biological Diversity’s senior campaigner Brady Bradshaw and dig into the actions t…

COP29 – False Solutions On today’s show, the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change – Conference Of Parties 29 started this week. I’ll speak to Souparna Lahiri, Senior Climate and Biodiversity Policy Advisor for Global Forest Coalition about the false solutions being presented. From the Global Forest Coalition Press Release: “At UNFC…

On today’s show, I’ll speak to filmmaker Jalena Keane-Lee about her documentary “Standing Above the Clouds”. This is the ongoing story about the fight against the construction of the Thirty Meter Telescope on Mauna Kea in Hawai’i. “Standing Above the Clouds was created through a collaborative process with our film protagonists. Through making this …

On today’s show, we’ll hear about the importance of down ballot voting as well as the importance of voting climate champions into office w/Zoe Jonick of 350 Bay Area/350 Bay Area Action. And take a deeper dive into the “Polluters Pay Package” that Governor Newsom has signed w/Christina Scaringe, strategist for The Center for Biological Diversity Ac…

On today’s show, delegates from the Basandja Coalition based in the Democratic Republic of the Congo are half-way through an eight-city U.S. tour. I’ll speak to Marie Claire Faray and Basandja founder Samuel Yagase about the tour and the climate crisis. This trip was sponsored by Maurice Carney, executive director of Friends of the Congo. The post …

On today’s show, two Berkeley ballot measures: I’ll speak to Dr. Ashley McClure and Brianna McGuire on Measure GG. We’ll switch gears just a bit and speak to Praxis Project executive director Xavier Morales on Measure Z. The post A Rude Awakening – October 18, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.Door KPFA

On today’s show, Heinz Award for the Environment recipients Amira Diamond and Melinda Kramer, co-founders and co-executive directors of the Women’s Earth Alliance. Women’s Earth Alliance WEA empowers women’s leadership in the environmental space because women are often most affected by environmental issues, yet are unrecognized for their expertise,…

KPFA is thrilled to congratulate Sabrina Jacobs on receiving a prestigious award from 350 Bay Area, recognizing her tireless efforts to raise awareness about the climate emergency. Sabrina has empowered our community with vital information and a sense of urgency for change through her timely, thought-provoking program, A Rude Awakening. KPFA is dee…

On today’s show, I speak to documentary filmmaker Alexandra Lexton about her latest film entitled, “Fools’ Paradise (lost?) – A Love Letter To The Wild”. Opening at the Mill Valley Film Festival on October 12th, Fool’s Paradise (lost?) poses the questions to her subjects: How do we heal ourselves through reconnecting to the natural world? How do we…

A Rude Awakening will return on 10/4/2024 Here’s an intro to special fund drive programming: Jeff Miller is the founder and Executive Director of the Alameda Creek Alliance. He also works with the Center for Biological Diversity on media, outreach, writing endangered species listing petitions, and working on biodiversity issues. His latest book is …

A Rude Awakening will return on the October 4th. Today’s is preempted by fall 2024 special fund drive programming. The post Special Fund Drive Programming appeared first on KPFA.Door KPFA

Today’s episode is preempted by a 2024 fall fund drive special: Brian Edwards-Tiekert interviews Yanis Varoufakis, author of the new book Technofeudalism: What Killed Capitalism. A Rude Awakening will return on the October 4th. The post Fall Fund Drive Special: Yanis Varoufakis on Technofeudalism appeared first on KPFA.…

Ever wonder what happened after a particular episode? Well, this week is for you! Tune in to hear Myzie and Chan share updates on some of your favorite episodes. Join the ORA community! Follow us on Instagram/Threads (@rudeawakeningpod) and X (@ourrudepod). Let us know what you think about today's topic. Want ORA to cover a subject in a future epis…

On today’s show, the fight against the Gates Foundation so-called agricultural techno-fixes in 13 African countries has reached a new phase. I’ll speak to Gabriel Manyangadze of the Southern African Faith Communities Environment Institute to find out about the demand for reparations. Reparation Demand Open Letter Link SAFCEI: https://safcei.org/sig…

On today’s show, I’ll spend the hour w/the Stop Oak Expansion Coalition‘s Dr. Ann Harvey, David Foecke and Dr. Paul English discussing the latest happenings in the fight against the proposed expansion of the Oakland Airport. The post Stop OAK Expansion appeared first on KPFA.Door KPFA

On today’s show, I’ll speak to Media Matters for America’s Director of Climate and Energy Program, Allison Fisher on her latest article, “Right-wing media falsely claim that Kamala Harris wants to ban red meat”. We’ll switch gears just a tiny bit and listen to a short Tedx talk by the chief executive of Farmwel and founder of the Food & Global Secu…

It's pop quiz time again! Myzie's back with one of her quizzes and as usual, Chan's in the dark. Join in on this short word association journey and help us break down what Chan's answers mean. Join the ORA community! Follow us on Instagram/Threads (@rudeawakeningpod) and X (@ourrudepod). Let us know what you think about today's topic. Want ORA to c…

350 Bay Area/350 Bay Area Action executive director Laura Neish and board president Jack Lucero Fleck. The post 350 Bay Area appeared first on KPFA.Door KPFA

Media Matters & Haki Nawiri Afrika: On today’s show, I’ll speak to Media Matters Evlondo Cooper on mainstream media’s climate coverage (or lack thereof) during tornado season. We’ll switch gears and catch up w/Leonida Odongo founder of one of Kenya’s premier agroecology organizations Haki Nawiri Afrika. The post Media Matters & Haki Nawiri Afrika a…

On today’s show, I’ll speak to the facilitators of the “What Does Water Want” Virtual Summit Emily Bishop and Martin Winiecki. We’ll switch gears and speak to Woody Hastings of The Climate Center and their latest endeavors to phase out refineries in the state of California. The post What Does Water Want & The Climate Center appeared first on KPFA.…

On today’s show: In 1971, John Francis, known the world over as ‘Planetwalker,’ witnessed an oil tanker collision in the San Francisco Bay. The sight of oiled birds on the shoreline caused him to give up motorized transport and rely solely on his own two feet. Months after that he took a vow of silence convinced that listening rather than adding fu…

You can't avoid hearing about it these days and that is a good thing. We all need to understand what Project 2025 is about and what it could mean for our lives in the very near future. It is still important that we read, research and truly get our arms around this manifesto for leadership. In this week's episode Myzie and Chan provide a brief prime…

On today’s show, I’ll speak to award winning, investigative journalist Rebecca Raney. Her her latest article in U. S. Right To Know (usrtk.org) discusses the fudged numbers surrounding the nationwide bee population. In her article entitled, “Are the Bees Okay or Not. USDA Bee Colony Numbers Disputed”, Rebecca Raney states: “Beekeepers and honey pro…

On today’s show, I’ll speak to physicist Dr. Alec Feinberg on how cities can instantly be ten degrees cooler. Dr. Feinberg has a Ph.D. from Northeastern University in Physics. He currently does volunteer climate modeling to help out on the climate crisis. His climate work has focused on urbanization heat flux contributions to global warming, re-rad…

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 – July 5, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.Door KPFA

On today’s show, it’s time for July events in Berkeley! Keep It In The Ground – Plastic Free July at the Ecology Center, Jessica Mitchell Education and Engagement program coordinator and Martin Bourque executive director discuss the interactive, community events. We’ll switch gears just slightly and speak to Cheryl Davila, founder and executive dir…

On today’s show, Timothy A. Wise, senior researcher for the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy will weigh in on president-elect of Mexico Claudia Sheinbaum and give us an update on that country’s fight against GMO corn. We’ll switch gears and have a conversation with Stanford Design School directors Carissa Carter and Scott Doorley on their…

On today’s show, during this hour I’ll be playing a documentary by Max Monch entitled, “Footprints of War – Nature Under Fire” from Earth Stories – Climate Disaster Documentaries which displays how warfare is destroying our environment. It is available on YouTube. The post Footprints of War – Nature Under Fire appeared first on KPFA.…

Have you heard of Eldest Sister Syndrome? Myzie and Chan are diving into the topic and getting candid about being the oldest sister (Chan) and being the younger sibling to one (Myzie). Listen in to get all up in their family business and to learn more about this "syndrome" that's having its viral moment. Source Links: Mothers’ prenatal distress acc…

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. Civi…

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 maki…

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 24, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.Door KPFA

This week, we are launching the first in a series of conversations with the dynamic woman behind LYFE (Live Your Full Experience) WITH LP. L.P. is a certified life and career coach who brings a wealth of experience to helping people uncover the path they were meant to live in this life. Tune is to hear her tackle quiet firing, knowing when to trans…

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Today’s A Rude Awakening is preempted by special fund drive programming. The post Special Spring Fund Drive Programming appeared first on KPFA.Door KPFA

The ORA Book Club is back with a brand new selection. We've chosen (drumroll please....) Eve: How the Female Body Drove 200 Million Years of Human Evolution by Cat Bohannon. This New York Times bestseller has been described as a "myth-busting, eye-opening landmark account of how humans evolved, offering a paradigm shift in our thinking about what t…