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The A B C’s of California Bees – Cover On today’s show, National Geographic Explorer and leading bee expert Krystle Hickman is here to discuss her new HeyDey publication entitled, “The A B C’s of California Bees”. The post The A B C’s of California Bees appeared first on KPFA.

David Gelles On today’s show, award-winning climate journalist, author and New York Times climate desk reporter David Gelles is here to talk all things climate COP 30 and his latest book entitled, “Dirt Bag Billionaire: How Yvon Chouinard Built Patagonia, Made a Fortune, and Gave It All Away” out now on Simon and Schus

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 – October 10, 2025 appeared first on KPFA.

Cover of Butterflies of the Bay Area and (Slightly Beyond) On today’s show, there’s a dumpster fire!  There is a dangerous subsurface fire at the Avenal Regional Landfill.  I’ll speak to Christian Bisher, Air Quality Specialist for Central California Environmental Justice Network.  We’ll switch gears and speak to thesp

Between The Sun And The Sidewalk – Still On today’s show, the documentary film, Between the Sun and the Sidewalk depicts youth community organizers coming together around the Stockton Soda Tax.  It will be screened at the Albany Film Festival on September 16th.  I’ll speak to the award-winning filmmaker Helen De Michie

Saving Ourselves From Big Car – Book Cover On today’s show, Earthjustice senior attorney Elizabeth Fisher explains how her organization is leading the fight to protect SB1137.  We’ll switch gears and speak to literary and media legend David Obst about his latest publication entitled, “Saving Ourselves from Big Car” (Co