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10/24/2025

On The Cary Harrison Files, we unpack the spectacle: the demolition of democracy dressed as renovation, the branding of decency as sedition, and the surreal theater of power grinding against its own history.
Mother Jones correspondent Tim Murphy joins Cary to dissect how the “No Kings” movement — a peaceful chorus of citizens — managed to scare the crown into hysteria. Then, open phones at 818-985-5735:
What do you do when the palace throws a party on the ruins of the republic?
No kings. No clowns. Just citizens — and one hell of a dance floor.

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10/23/2025

We ❤️ John Densmore!

10/17/2025

We’re not rubbernecking— we’re reckoning. The Window on Death Row (Oscar-qualified) follows Joaquín José Martínez, the first Spaniard exonerated from U.S. death row. Director Linda Freund rejects the true-crime formula and centers humanity over spectacle. Featuring M*A*S*H’s Mike Farrell (President, Death Penalty Focus).
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06/10/2025

Join host Vic Gerami on Thursday for THE BLUNT POST with VIC for the latest national headline news, analysis, and commentary.

Vic interviews renowned immigration attorney and professor, Ally Bolour, to discuss the ICE raids in Los Angeles, immigration laws, the Trump Administration, and more.

Tune-in this Thursday, June 12, 7:00 AM (PT) to KPFK 90.7 FM + Livestream KPFK.org

06/01/2025

https://youtu.be/i7cG-0V1kaM

Teeing up the 2 Stars for the Netflix reboot

04/27/2025

Dramatic Introduction to Little House on the Prairie Reboot + Stars alison Arngrim & Dean Butler
from Cary harrison Files, Fridays @ 10am

04/10/2025

Sai Anantam Devotional Ensemble
Presented by CAP UCLA and Hammer Museum
Sun, Apr 13, 2025 at 6:30 pm
The Nimoy
Doors open at 6pm. The Sai Anantam Devotional Ensemble presents an evening of music, readings, and film dedicated to the legacy of musician and spiritual leader, Alice Coltrane Turiyasangitananda. The ensemble includes students of her former Ashram, with featured performers Sita Michelle Coltrane, Radha Botofasina, Surya Botofasina and Shyam Reyes. The musical selections will be an offering of the devotional recorded music of Turiya. Please visit thecoltranehome.org for more information.

This program is presented in connection with the Hammer Museum’s exhibition Alice Coltrane, Monument Eternal, inspired by the life and legacy of jazz musician, devotional leader, and mother Alice Coltrane (b. 1937, Detroit). The Hammer exhibition is part of a larger initiative called The Year of Alice, and in partnership with the John & Alice Coltrane Home. Alice Coltrane, Monument Eternal is organized by Erin Christovale, curator, with Nyah Ginwright, curatorial assistant. is a proud Media Sponsor!

04/04/2025

Happy heavenly birthday McKinley Morganfield born on this day, April 4, in 1913, made his transition April 30, 1983, better known as Muddy Waters was an American blues singer-songwriter and musician who was an important figure in the post-World War II blues scene, and is often cited as the "father of modern Chicago blues". His style of playing has been described as "raining down Delta beatitude".
Happy birthday Muddy Waters! John Densmore

Honoring the legendary Muddy Waters on his birthday today.

A pioneer of Chicago Blues, he played a key role in shaping electric Blues and influenced countless rock artists, including The Doors and me.

Muddy Waters was a mentor for Ray. He saw him sing many times in Chicago when Ray was a teenager. Ray turned me on to Muddy, and I still can’t get enough!

Photo courtesy of Getty Images.

04/04/2025

Far Out: Life On and After the Commune filmmaker Charles Light; Sluggo Wasserman, commune co-founder and No Nukes activist; and Patty Carpenter; film music composer/performer will participate in Q&A's after the April 5 screening in Encino, the April 6 screening in Glendale, and the April 7 screening in Santa Monica. Kat Kramer (Kat Kramer’s Films that Change the World) will moderate. Actress Mimi Kennedy will participate in the April 7 Q&A.
Get your tickets today:

https://www.laemmle.com/film/far-out-life-and-after-commune

A portion of the money from ticket sales will go to benefit the important work of KPFK, 90.7 Radio. Support independent cinema & independent media!

04/02/2025

Vic Gerami, host of THE BLUNT POST with VIC, interviews entrepreneur, philanthropist, and Armenian National Committee of America Western Region (ANCA Western Region) Chair Oshin Harootoonian as the 110th anniversary of the Armenian Genocide approaches April 24. They discuss the importance of genocide recognition, accountability, and the continuation of the Armenian Genocide (Artsakh Genocide 2020-2023).

Tune in to THE BLUNT POST with VIC tomorrow, Thursday, April 3, at 7:00 AM (PT) on KPFK 90.7 FM and Livestream KPFK.org.

03/31/2025

Cesar Chavez Day celebrates the birth and legacy of the civil rights and labor movement activist, Cesar Chavez. With dedication and selflessness, Cesar Chavez fought for farm workers’ rights, economic justice, and civil rights.
His legacy reminds us of the central place that organizing and collective bargaining holds in advancing the dignity and wellbeing of working Americans.
“Our ambitions must be broad enough to include the aspirations and needs of others, for their sakes and for our own.” – Cesar Chavez Happy Birthday Cesar Chavez!