TALK OF THE TOWN LIVE WITH MIKE AGUIRRE, SATURDAYS 11AM-NOON
LABOR UNIONS – THE STRENGTH OF ORGANIZING – ACCUMULATION OF WEALTH – SOLIDARITY
Host Mike Aguirre and his guests ERIC CHAMBERLIN with the IWW and CHRIS LOPEZ with the UFCW Local 135 talk about the history of unions, the means of production, worker representation, struggles workers faced, philosophies, accumulation of wealth and much more
GUEST DR. MARY WALSHOK: When the world wants to see
the future, they look at California
On this week’s episode, Host Grant Oliphant sits down with Dr. Mary Walshok, an influential thinker and powerhouse in the San Diego community. Recently retired from her role as Vice Chancellor at UC San Diego, Mary spearheaded the creation of Park and Market, a facility designed to support serendipitous interactions and collaboration across sectors. She shares her deep insights into the intersection of innovation, community, and economic development.
Mary reflects on her vibrant life story, from her unique upbringing in Palm Springs to her pivotal contributions to the local academic and civic landscape. She discusses San Diego County’s abundant geographic, cultural, and demographic features, emphasizing how these elements can drive creativity and opportunity. Grant and Mary explore Mary’s vision for a diverse and inclusive community where unexpected encounters foster new ideas and opportunities.
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Sonali Kolhatkar, Founder, Host and Executive Producer of Rising Up with Sonali
Sonali Kolhatkar is the host and creator of YES Presents: Rising Up With Sonali, a program built on the foundation of her earlier show, Rising Up With Sonali, and Uprising, which became the longest running drive-time radio show on KPFK in Los Angeles hosted by a woman.
Sonali has won numerous awards for her journalism including Best TV Anchor from the LA Press Club in 2015, and was also nominated for Best Radio Anchor 4 years in a row. She won First Place at the Los Angeles Press Club Annual Awards for Best National Commentary Political Online (2022) and Best Election Commentary (2016).
She is the author of the new book, Rising Up: The Power of Narrative in Pursuing Racial Justice (Citylights, 2023) and is the Racial Justice editor at Yes! Magazine. She is also a Writing Fellow and the Senior Correspondent for the Independent Media Institute‘s Economy for All project. Previously Sonali was a weekly columnist for Truthdig.com.
Her earlier book was Bleeding Afghanistan: Washington, Warlords, and the Propaganda of Silence, co-authored with Jim Ingalls. She is also co-Director of the non-profit group, Afghan Women’s Mission. She has a Masters in Astronomy from the University of Hawaii, and two undergraduate degrees in Physics and Astronomy from the University of Texas at Austin. Watch her 2014 Tedx talk, My journey from astrophysicist to radio host.
Originally from India and born and raised in the United Arab Emirates, she is also an artist, musician, baker and cook and lives with her husband and two children in Pasadena, California.
EAST COUNTY MAGAZINE with Miriam Raftery Monday 5pm
Miriam Raftery, award winning editor-investigative journalist and producer of East County Magazine radio and in-print news magazine, focuses on important issues impacting the community. She and her news team also report on entertainment and other events around town enjoyed by everyone in the greater San Diego area. Miriam also covers national and international news impacting all of us
DEMOCRACY NOW! with AMY GOODMAN M-F 7-9am and 6-7pm
TODAY’S HEADLINES COVERING THE LATEST NEWS
• President Biden Pardons Hunter Biden After Repeatedly Vowing Not To
• Israeli Attacks on Gaza Kill Hundreds over Bloody Weekend, Incl. Aid Workers, ICU Director, Reporter
• U.S. Approves More Arms for Israel as Netanyahu’s Former Minister Says Israel Guilty of War Crimes
• France Says Israel Has Violated Lebanon Ceasefire 52 Times
• Syrian Rebels Capture Aleppo in Surprise Offensive; Russia-Backed Syrian Gov’t Launches Air Attacks
• NYPD Arrests 21 Anti-Genocide Protesters at Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade
• Trump Picks Kash Patel, Who Has Called for Prosecuting Journalists, to Head FBI
• Trump Names In-Laws Charles Kushner and Massad Boulos to High-Level Gov’t Roles
• New Details Reported on Pete Hegseth’s Sexual Assault History, Ethics Violations
• Prime Minister Trudeau and President Sheinbaum Speak with Trump Following Tariffs Threat
• Biden in Angola to Push Rail Project That Would Transport Congolese Minerals, in Counter to Beijing
• Chad Ends Military Partnership with Former Colonizer France
• Mass Protests Roil Georgia Amid Disputed Election and Support for EU Membership
• India Charges Activist Nadeem Khan in What Civil Rights Groups Call a “Witch-Hunt”
• “A Moral Failure”: U.N. Plastics Summit Ends Without Urgently Needed Treaty on Plastics Production
• Israel Halts Assault on Lebanon as Ceasefire Takes Effect
• 2024 Becomes Deadliest Year for Humanitarian Aid Workers Due to Israel’s Assault on Gaza
ABOUT DEMOCRACY NOW!
Democracy Now! produces a daily, global, independent news hour hosted by award-winning journalists Amy Goodman and Juan González. Our reporting includes breaking daily news headlines and in-depth interviews with people on the front lines of the world’s most pressing issues. On Democracy Now! you’ll hear a diversity of voices speaking for themselves, providing a unique and sometimes provocative perspective on global events. Democracy Now! is one of the leading U.S.-based independent daily news broadcasts in the world.
TALK OF THE TOWN with MIKE AGUIRRE Monday Dec. 2nd 4-5pm
Guest JOHN STUMP
Today Mike and his guest John Stump give us an insight into some of San Diego’s history, particularly about our city government. A fascinating hour with a look at how San Diego’s city government has changed, changes in San Diego’s economic base, different communities within San Diego and more. For those who are long-time residents, you will reminisce with Mike and John, and for more recent residents, you can catch up on what makes San Diego tick.
THE ELECTRIC PICNIC POETRY-SPOKEN WORD with SUSAN TAYLOR Mon 8-9 am, Wed 3-4pm, Sat 7-8pm
Replay of Interview with Author and Poet BRENDAN PRANIEWICZ
. Brendan earned his MFA in creative writing from San Diego State University in 2007 and has subsequently taught creative writing at San Diego colleges. He is also a stand-up comedian, photographer, and musician.
. He has published over 40 poems, short stories, and photographs and has won awards in all three genres. In addition, he received second place in a first-chapters competition in the Seven Hills Review Chapter Competition in 2019. He won first place in The Rilla Askew Short Fiction Contest in 2020. He was a Pushcart Nominee for poetry in 2023.
THE ELECTRIC PICNIC POETRY-SPOKEN WORD SHOW with SUSAN TAYLOR Sat 7-8pm
Replay of interview with Guest Poet
DR. ANGÉLICA M. YAÑEZ
Dr. Yañez is a professor, poet, and dedicated advocate for Indigenous wisdom and cultural education. She holds a doctoral degree in Ethnic Studies from UC San Diego and is an advisor to several student groups such as M.E.Ch.A and a spoken word and writing group on her college campus. A traditional Aztec Dancer, she honors the legacies of her Indigenous ancestors through dance and ceremony, bridging educational and cultural spaces with her work.
As the founder of The Ancestral Teachings Institute, a digital platform for cultural education and Indigenous wisdom, Angélica is deeply committed to preserving and sharing ancestral knowledge. Her poetry has appeared in Latina: Struggles and Protests in 21st Century USA, Volume 2, LitStack, Sunshine/Noir III, The San Diego Poetry Annual, Flowersong Press, and Writing in a Woman’s Voice, and has been featured by Planned Parenthood.
Angélica can be reached at info@ancestralteach.com. Her website is ancetralteach.com
TODAY host Mike Aguirre is in conversation with guest JOHN STUMP. They cover history of San Diego politics, city government, history of economic drivers and more.