https://www.kpfk.org/on-air/background-briefing/ webmaster@kpfk.org (Archive Manager) webmaster@kpfk.org (KPFK Admin) “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> en-us Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0700 60 Pacifica Archive archiver_9.0.1 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Public Affairs- National+Syndicated KPFK Public Radio - Online Archives webmaster@kpfk.org Ian Masters “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> no https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260416_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260416_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Thu, 16 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0700 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3604 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260415_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260415_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0700 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3604 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260414_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260414_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Tue, 14 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0700 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3604 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260413_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260413_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0700 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3603 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260412_110000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260412_110000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Sun, 12 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0700 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3603 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260409_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260409_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Thu, 09 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0700 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3603 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260408_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260408_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0700 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3604 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260407_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260407_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0700 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3604 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260406_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260406_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0700 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3603 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260405_110000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260405_110000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 11:00:00 -0700 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3603 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260402_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260402_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0700 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3604 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260401_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260401_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0700 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3604 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260331_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260331_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Tue, 31 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0700 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3604 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260330_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260330_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0700 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3604 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260329_110000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260329_110000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0700 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3566 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260326_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260326_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0700 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3603 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260325_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260325_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0700 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3603 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260324_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260324_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0700 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3603 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260323_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260323_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0700 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3603 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260322_110000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260322_110000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0700 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3604 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260319_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260319_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Thu, 19 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0700 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3604 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260318_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260318_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0700 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3604 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260317_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260317_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0700 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3603 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260316_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260316_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0700 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3606 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260315_110000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260315_110000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0700 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3604 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260312_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260312_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0700 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3604 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260311_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260311_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Wed, 11 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0700 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3604 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260310_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260310_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0700 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3604 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260309_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260309_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0700 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3604 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260308_110000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260308_110000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0700 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3604 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260305_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260305_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Thu, 05 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0800 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3604 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260304_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260304_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Wed, 04 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0800 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3604 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260303_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260303_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0800 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3603 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260302_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260302_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:00:00 -0800 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3598 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260301_110000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260301_110000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Sun, 01 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0800 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3600 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260226_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260226_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0800 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3604 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260225_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260225_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Wed, 25 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0800 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3604 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260224_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260224_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0800 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3604 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260223_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260223_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Mon, 23 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0800 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3604 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260222_110000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260222_110000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Sun, 22 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0800 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3604 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260219_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260219_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0800 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3604 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260218_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260218_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0800 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3604 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260217_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260217_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0800 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3604 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260216_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260216_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0800 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3604 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260215_110000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260215_110000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Sun, 15 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0800 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3604 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260212_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260212_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0800 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3604 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260211_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260211_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0800 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3603 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260210_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260210_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Tue, 10 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0800 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3604 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260209_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260209_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Mon, 09 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0800 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3604 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260208_110000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260208_110000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Sun, 08 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0800 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3606 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260205_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260205_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0800 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3604 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260204_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260204_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0800 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3604 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260203_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260203_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Tue, 03 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0800 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3603 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260202_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260202_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:00:00 -0800 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3604 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260201_110000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260201_110000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Sun, 01 Feb 2026 11:00:00 -0800 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3603 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260129_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260129_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0800 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3604 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260128_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260128_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Wed, 28 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0800 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3569 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260127_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260127_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Tue, 27 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0800 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3603 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260126_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260126_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Mon, 26 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0800 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3604 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260125_110000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260125_110000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Sun, 25 Jan 2026 11:00:00 -0800 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3604 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260122_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260122_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0800 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3604 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260121_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260121_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Wed, 21 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0800 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3604 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260120_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260120_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Tue, 20 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0800 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3604 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260119_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260119_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 17:00:00 -0800 “Background Briefing” focuses on national security in the broadest sense going beyond defense and intelligence to encompass the soft power of cultural influence, economic strength and social justice covering everything from healthcare to human rights, the environmentto enterprise, sociology to science, the law to labor, immigration toinnovation, race to religion, economics to education, transportation to technology.]]> 3604 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated