<![CDATA[KPFK - Scholars Circle - Podcast]]> http://www.kpfk.org/on-air/scholars-circle/ webmaster@kpfk.org (Archive Manager) webmaster@kpfk.org (KPFK Admin) en-us Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:01:00 -0700 60 Pacifica Archive archiver_9.0.1 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Public Affairs - Local KPFK Public Radio - Online Archives webmaster@kpfk.org Ankine Antaram no <![CDATA[Sunday, April 5, 2026 - After attacking two countries in 2026, will the Trump administration attack Cuba? What is Cuba's relationship with the US historically and today? In this segment, we explore the island nation’s history, its government and economy, and why the US is targeting Cuba. In addition, we look into the controversy of compensation for property loss for Cuban Americans, as well as the broader issues of appropriation and compensation in Cuba. Lastly, we discuss the country’s political and economic challenges and the potential need for reform, and, if reform is necessary, which should come first: political or economic reform.]]> https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/2kpfk_260405_120100scholacirclepodast.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/2kpfk_260405_120100scholacirclepodast.mp3 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:01:00 -0700 www.scholarscircle.org]]> 3480 no Public Affairs - Local <![CDATA[Sunday, March 29, 2026 - The Israeli and American war on Iran has vast regional implications with the potential to draw other countries into the conflict. Today we explore Türkiye’s interests in the war with a particular focus on the ramifications of arming the Kurds to fight against Iran. Followed by, There were many victims of Nazi atrocities and genocide but one group has only recently been given recognition for the oppression they endured: the LGBTQ+ community. Today we explore the specific treatment and oppression of the lesbian community under Nazi Germany and how their experiences influence the larger conversation about women under Nazism.]]> https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/2kpfk_260329_120100scholacirclepodast.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/2kpfk_260329_120100scholacirclepodast.mp3 Sun, 29 Mar 2026 12:01:00 -0700 www.scholarscircle.org]]> 3480 no Public Affairs - Local <![CDATA[Sunday, March 22, 2026 - Recent escalations in Israel’s war kill or wound the equivalent of one classroom of children every day, according to the deputy chief of the UN Children Fund (UNICEF). The United Nations Interim Force in Lebanon said on Thursday that it has recorded more than 10,000 air and ground violations inside Lebanese territory since the ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah came into effect at the end of 2024. Israel’s attack on Lebanon has created both a humanitarian crisis and a potential collapse of the Lebanese government. We explore this attack, the role of Hezbollah, and the future of Lebanon from two different expert perspectives. Our guests join us from Lebanon.]]> https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/2kpfk_260322_120100scholacirclepodast.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/2kpfk_260322_120100scholacirclepodast.mp3 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:01:00 -0700 www.scholarscircle.org]]> 3480 no Public Affairs - Local <![CDATA[Sunday, March 15, 2026 - First interview: The Israeli/American War on Iran continues. On today's show we wrestle with the question of the wars legality. Is the war legal and are the targets being destroyed legal? In doing so, we reject US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseths assertion that the US will fight this war with "no stupid rules of engagement," "no politically correct wars," and "no nation-building quagmire." But while he rejects the importance of the rules and law of war, we do not. So we will ask, is this war legal? Is the manner in which the US and Israel have fought the war legal? Has Irans response been legal? Second interview: Studies show that powerful people feel less empathy. What does that mean for societies? ]]> https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/2kpfk_260315_120100scholacirclepodast.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/2kpfk_260315_120100scholacirclepodast.mp3 Sun, 15 Mar 2026 12:01:00 -0700 www.scholarscircle.org]]> 3480 no Public Affairs - Local <![CDATA[Sunday, March 8, 2026 - The attack on Iran by the US and Israel will have devastating consequences for Iran and the region. Is the intent to foment ethnic conflicts as a means to weaken Iran? What are the greater implications of this war, for Iran, the region, and the globe? What are the possibilities of successful resistance to American and Israeli aggression for an unpopular war, domestically and around the world?]]> https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/2kpfk_260308_120100scholacirclepodast.mp3 https://archive.kpfk.org/mp3/2kpfk_260308_120100scholacirclepodast.mp3 Sun, 08 Mar 2026 12:01:00 -0700 www.scholarscircle.org]]> 3480 no Public Affairs - Local