KPFA - The Pacifica Evening News Weekdays

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KPFA - The Pacifica Evening News Weekdays episodes

October 20UN says there’s enough food for everybody, but war for and inequality; Trump, Vance announce $30,000 rewards for fraud whistleblowers – October 20, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
UN says there’s enough food for everybody, but war and inequality mean people still go hungry;
Trump, Vance announce $30,000 rewards for fraud whistleblowers, Trump to decide who qualifies;
LA area congressional incumbent Gomez running as progressive pro-immigrant, challenger Gonzalez-Torres endorsed by DSA;
SF District 8 sees 3 progressive candidates for Board of Supervisors seat;
On October 10, 1947, House Un-American Activities Committee opened hearings into alleged communist influence in the U.S. motion picture industry
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October 19 The Pacifica Evening News Weekdays – October 19, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
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October 18 The Pacifica Evening News Weekdays – October 18, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
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30 min
October 17 The Pacifica Evening News Weekdays – October 17, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
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October 16Black Panther Party founded in Oakland 60 years ago; Millions expected nationwide at Saturday’s No Kings rallies- October 16, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Black Panther Party founded in Oakland 60 years ago;
Senate candidates in closely-watched Minnesota race face off in only debate;
State preparing for floods, sea level rise from historic El Nino weather;
Millions expected nationwide at Saturday’s No Kings rallies in all 50 states;
SF Mayor warns of new drug crisis with counterfeit pills containing new opioid;
On this date in 1995, Million Man March held in Washington DC to foster unity in face of economic and social issues facing African Americans
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October 15Nations falling short on biodiversity amid climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss; Senate candidate Talarico (D-Texas) blasts redistricting, abortion ban – October 15, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Report says nations falling short on biodiversity targets amid climate change, pollution and biodiversity loss;
Senate candidate Talarico (D-Texas) decries division, redistricting, voting changes in Town Hall meeting;
California AG Bonta files 100th lawsuit against Trump administration, this over ICE arrests at courthouses;
Thousands of Bay Area residents facing power shutoffs by PGE due to wildfire hazard;
New CA laws target auto “ sideshow” repeat offenders with escalating penalties, and domestic violence offenses;
On this date: #MeToo hashtag spreads rapidly after Oct 15, 2017 tweet by actor and activist Alyssa Milano
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October 14Chan, Wiener debate ahead of race to replace Pelosi in SF congressional seat; Bay area commuters fear massive cuts if transit tax fails – October 14, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Dem senators urge precautions against interference in upcoming elections;
Defense Secretary Hegseth repeatedly interrupted by protesters at Army drone forum;
California election propositions roundup;
Chan, Wiener debate ahead of race to replace Pelosi in SF congressional seat;
Bay area commuters fear massive cuts if transit tax fails in November elections;
On October 14, 1964, Martin Luther King Jr. was named winner of the Nobel Peace Prize
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October 13 The Pacifica Evening News Weekdays – October 13, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
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1 hr
October 12The Pacifica Evening News Weekdays – October 12, 2026
Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
On Indigenous Peoples Day, the Tohono O’odham Nation is fighting to protect thousands of sacred saguaros from removal for Trump’s expanding border wall.
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1 hr
October 11ICE raids surge in CA | Trump says he may join Saudi war | Israel promotes fake NAZA film | Nationwide walkout for AI regulations planned | RFK Jr starts “vaccine injury” initiative
Ice raids surge in California, as immigrants’ rights advocates march from Santa Rosa to Cloverdale; protests continue in NYC
Saudi Arabia’s airport struck again by a missile, a day after an earlier hit killed 12 and injured hundreds. President Trump said he’s considering joining the war
Israel promotes fake film mimicking “NAZA,” a documentary by Oscar-winners Yuval Abraham and Rachel Szor
OpenAI fires 3 safety researchers as the Pentagon hires Elon Musk to work on the future of war and AI, while activists seeking AI regulations plan a nationwide walkout on October 20
Trump administration plan to livestream an execution is met with shock and disgust around the world
RFK Jrs’ new vaccine injury initiative criticized by public health advocates
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The Pacifica Evening News is a collaboration of KPFA and KPFK in Los Angeles and KFCF in Fresno. The hour-long newscast airs on all three stations each weeknight at 6:00 PM. KPFA News broadcasts news headlines throughout the day at 5:55, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 10:00, 12:00 and 4:00.