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.Af 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.Af 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.Af 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.Af 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.Af 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.Af 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…

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 17, 2024 appeared first on KPFA.Af KPFA

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

It's hot topic time and we're talking about Drew Barrymore telling our Vice President that we need her to be mamala to the country. Tune in to hear our thoughts and as always, join the conversation by jumping in the comments. Join the ORA community! Follow us on Instagram/Threads (@rudeawakeningpod) and X (@ourrudepod). Let us know what you think a…

On today’s show, I’ll be discussing California’s climate and insurance crisis and the greed that is fueling it all w/senior strategitst for the Insure Our Future Campaign Risalat Khan and the Director of the Climate & Energy Program at the Center for International Environmental Law Attny Nikki Reisch. How are these insurance companies cutting and r…

On today’s show, I’ll spend the hour with CNN Chief Climate Correspondent Bill Weir discussing the publication of his first book, “Life As We Know It (Can Be)”. Published by Chronicle Prism, award winning journalist and author Bill Weir shares heartfelt letters addressed to his newborn son, River, to be read in 2050. Like so many parents, Weir stru…

On today’s show, Media Matters for America‘s climate and energy senior researcher Evlondo Cooper is back to discuss more of his findings from the 2023 climate coverage by corporate media or lack thereof. A new analysis from Media Matters’ Climate and Energy Program found that coverage of environmental justice stories on morning and nightly news sho…

“Water is Love: Ripples of Regeneration” follows a group of young people grappling with the climate crisis while we journey around the world to share inspiring stories of regenerative ecosystem design to create water retention in communities, villages, and regions. They touch upon traditional ecological knowledge, how water makes climate, and the i…

They say, "Big Brother is always watching," but so are your neighbors, employers, friends, family and all manner of interested strangers. In this age of million dollar side hustles, temptation to share a little more online is high. Today, we're talking about people who shared the most and suffered the consequences. Was the outcome fair? Does your o…

On today’s show, I’ll speak to Whollyh2o’s executive director Elizabeth Dougherty and newsletter content designer and editor Meghan Boyle on their latest waterhood tour and newsletter. We’ll switch gears just a bit and speak to Portland State University Professor Dr. Jennifer Morse about watershed restorations. Walking Waterhoods tour in Dimond Par…

On today’s show, I speak to San Francisco Baykeepers executive director Sejal Choksi Chugh about the raw sewage the San Francisco Public Utilities Commission and the City of San Francisco are allowing to be dumped into the bay. There is an intent to sue in the works. We switch gears and speak to climate and energy senior researcher of Media Matters…

ORA is back with another series because our gears are thoroughly grinded and we thought yours might be too! What did you think of the GOP's rebuttal to President Biden's most recent SOTU address? Tune in to hear our toughts and sound off in the comments with your own. Also, if there are other political issues, politicians or issues that grind your …

On today’s show, I spoke to two amazing climate leaders that will be featured at the 35th annual Bioneers conference. The first one, Martin Bourque, executive director of Ecology Center and the second, Najari Smith, executive director of Rich City Rides. Bioneers Registration Link: conference.bioneers.org Ecology Center Resource Link: https://www.r…

On today’s show, coming back to the airwaves with some good news. A California appeals court ruled unanimously this week that Kern County violated the law by using a flawed environmental review for its local oil and gas ordinance. Why? In order to fast track their oil and gas projects. I’ll speak to Dan Ress, senior attorney for the Center on Race,…

Are we over the mountain? Have we solved all of our problems and gotten out of our own way? Well, no, but we are better for reading The Mountain is You and starting our journey towards ending self-sabotage. Join us as we close out our chapter-by-chapter discussion, recap what we've learned and update you on our progress. Join the ORA community! Fol…

A Rude Awakening will return on March 15, 2024. This week’s show is preempted for special fund drive programming. The post A Rude Awakening – Special Fund Drive Programming appeared first on KPFA.Af KPFA

Today’s show is preempted by a special interview with graphic novelist David F. Walker. He’ll discuss his book The Life of Frederick Douglass: A Graphic Narrative of a Slaves Journey from Bondage to Freedom. A Rude Awakening will return on March 15, 2024, with more climate and environmental justice stories. The post Special Fund Drive Programming –…