3705 - Iran, US blockades creating biggest energy crisis in history; Virginia voters approve mid-decade redistricting, Trump calls Virginia vote “rigged” – April 22, 2026
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3705 - Iran, US blockades creating biggest energy crisis in history; Virginia voters approve mid-decade redistricting, Trump calls Virginia vote “rigged” – April 22, 2026
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The Pacifica Evening News is a collaboration of KPFA and KPFK in Los Angeles and KFCF in Fresno. The hour-long newscast airs on all three stations each weeknight at 6:00 PM. KPFA News broadcasts news headlines throughout the day at 5:55, 7:00, 7:30, 8:00, 10:00, 12:00 and 4:00. Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice.
Episodes
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Iran, US blockades creating biggest energy crisis in history; Virginia voters approve mid-decade redistricting, Trump calls Virginia vote “rigged” – April 22, 2026
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Wed, 22 Apr 2026
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Trump extends ceasefire with Iran hours before deadline; Dems plan Wednesday vote on another War Powers resolution to end Iran war – April 21, 2026
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Tue, 21 Apr 2026
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Peace talks canceled after US seizes Iranian cargo ship; CA Atty Gen Bonta sues Amazon claiming price fixing – April 20, 2026
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Mon, 20 Apr 2026
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Iran reopens Strait of Hormuz, as Trump’s blockade of Iran continues; Gaza oil shortage harming health, other vital services- April 17, 2026
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Fri, 17 Apr 2026
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10-day ceasefire begins in Lebanon, as US expands Iran blockade; House blocks war powers measure to end Middle East war – April 16, 2026
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Thu, 16 Apr 2026
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US turning to economic war on Iran; Tax Day brings criticism of budget, war spending – April 15, 2026
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Wed, 15 Apr 2026
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Israel, Lebanon hold peace talks, amid fears of spread of Iran war; Hunger increasing in Sudan amid world’s worst humanitarian crisis – April 14, 2026
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Tue, 14 Apr 2026
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Trump blockades Hormuz after peace talks fail; Hungarian leader Orban ousted as Peter Magyar’s party wins in landslide – April 13, 2026
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Mon, 13 Apr 2026
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US, Iran teams arrive in Pakistan for peace talks; Congressmember Khanna brings federal funds to Silicon Valley, blasts federal war spending – April 10, 2026
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Fri, 10 Apr 2026
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Mideast ceasefire in peril over Israeli strikes in Lebanon; Democracy in the Arab World criticizes “Gaza model” displacement in West Bank, and now in Lebanon – April 9, 2026
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Thu, 09 Apr 2026
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Israeli attacks on Lebanon, Iran re-closure of Hormuz Strait threaten fragile ceasefire; CA bill would hike penalties for attacking utility workers – April 8, 2026
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Wed, 08 Apr 2026
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Iran agrees to 2-week truce and opening of Hormuz Strait; Refuse Fascism organizing protests against Trump’s war threats – April 7, 2026
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Tue, 07 Apr 2026
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Trump threatening massive Tuesday attacks on Iran; activists say Marin sheriff violating CA sanctuary protections – April 6, 2026
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Mon, 06 Apr 2026
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Iran shoots down F-15 fighter as Trump says with more time can open Hormuz and “take the oil”; CA rep Simon blasts Trump war, budget proposals – April 3, 2026
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Fri, 03 Apr 2026
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UN chief says Iran war will end “when leaders choose dialog over destruction”; Commission approves Trump’s White House ballroom, despite court order to halt construction – April 2, 2026
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Thu, 02 Apr 2026
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British leader Starmer says UK won’t join Trump’s war; Supreme Court hears case on Trump’s Executive Order to end “birthright citizenship” – April 1, 2026
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Wed, 01 Apr 2026
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The Pacifica Evening News, Weekdays – March 31, 2026
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Tue, 31 Mar 2026
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Trump threatens Iran as he claims negotiations going well; 8 million turn out for No Kings protests – March 30, 2026
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Mon, 30 Mar 2026
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Secretary of State Rubio says Iran war ending in weeks, as fighting escalates; New report shows majority in ICE detention have no criminal records – March 27, 2026
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Fri, 27 Mar 2026
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Trump says Iran “beat to s—t” and begging for a deal; Lawmakers pass bill to rename Cesar Chavez holiday as Farmworkers Day – March 26, 2026
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Thu, 26 Mar 2026
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White House warns if Iran doesn’t admit defeat Trump will “unleash hell”; ICE arrest at SF International Airport raises concerns of possible sanctuary law violations – March 25, 2026
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Wed, 25 Mar 2026
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Trump claims Iran nuke agreement and mysterious gift from Iran; CA sues Trump administration over offshore drilling off CA coast – March 24, 2026
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Tue, 24 Mar 2026
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Trump delays ultimatum to Iran, announces 5-day pause in strikes; Activists mark anniversary of Affordable Care Act – March 23, 2026
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Mon, 23 Mar 2026
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Trump rejects ceasefire as war on Iran wreaks havoc; ballot initiatives aim for $30 minimum wage – March 20, 2026
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Fri, 20 Mar 2026
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Pentagon asking $200 billion for Iran war; State Attorney General Bonta unveils new resources on Gun Violence Restraining Orders – March 19, 2026