https://www.kpfk.org/on-air/background-briefing/ alexa@kpfk.org (Archive Manager) alexa@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 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 11:00:00 -0700 60 Pacifica Archive archiver_9.0.1 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Public Affairs- National+Syndicated KPFK Public Radio - Online Archives alexa@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_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.]]> 3615 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.]]> 3612 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.]]> 3612 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.]]> 3612 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.]]> 3613 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.]]> 3612 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.]]> 3612 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.]]> 3577 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.]]> 3612 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.]]> 3612 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.]]> 3612 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.]]> 3612 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.]]> 3612 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.]]> 3612 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.]]> 3612 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260118_110000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260118_110000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Sun, 18 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.]]> 3612 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260115_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260115_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Thu, 15 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.]]> 3612 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260114_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260114_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Wed, 14 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.]]> 3611 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260113_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260113_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Tue, 13 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.]]> 3612 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260112_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260112_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Mon, 12 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.]]> 3612 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260111_110000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260111_110000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Sun, 11 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.]]> 3612 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260108_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260108_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Thu, 08 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.]]> 3612 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260107_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260107_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Wed, 07 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.]]> 3612 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260106_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260106_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Tue, 06 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.]]> 3612 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260105_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260105_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Mon, 05 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.]]> 3611 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260104_110000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260104_110000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Sun, 04 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.]]> 3612 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260101_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_260101_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Thu, 01 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.]]> 3612 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_251231_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_251231_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Wed, 31 Dec 2025 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.]]> 3612 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_251230_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_251230_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Tue, 30 Dec 2025 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.]]> 3612 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_251229_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_251229_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Mon, 29 Dec 2025 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.]]> 3612 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_251228_110000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_251228_110000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Sun, 28 Dec 2025 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.]]> 3612 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_251225_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_251225_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Thu, 25 Dec 2025 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.]]> 3612 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_251224_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_251224_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Wed, 24 Dec 2025 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.]]> 3612 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_251223_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_251223_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Tue, 23 Dec 2025 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.]]> 3612 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_251222_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_251222_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Mon, 22 Dec 2025 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.]]> 3612 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_251221_110000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_251221_110000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Sun, 21 Dec 2025 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.]]> 3612 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_251218_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_251218_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Thu, 18 Dec 2025 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.]]> 3612 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_251217_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_251217_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Wed, 17 Dec 2025 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.]]> 3612 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_251216_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_251216_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Tue, 16 Dec 2025 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.]]> 3612 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_251215_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_251215_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Mon, 15 Dec 2025 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.]]> 3612 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_251214_110000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_251214_110000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Sun, 14 Dec 2025 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.]]> 3612 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_251211_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_251211_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 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.]]> 3612 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_251210_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_251210_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Wed, 10 Dec 2025 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.]]> 3612 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_251209_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/kpfk_251209_170000backgroundbriefing.mp3 Tue, 09 Dec 2025 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.]]> 3612 no Public Affairs- National+Syndicated