About this episode

The episode covers ongoing US and Iranian military actions, Israeli strikes in Beirut, and political developments in the US regarding congressional redistricting and presidential candidacy.

Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Beirut 1980 CIA map US, Iranian strikes continue as US awaits response to proposed peace plan; Renewed Israeli strikes in Beirut hit hospital, kill civilians including children, as displacements continue; Anger in Memphis as Tennessee eliminates only Black majority congressional redistrict, creating another potential Republican seat; Kamala Harris discusses Iran war, other issues, doesn’t say whether will run for president; Question of the day: Trump says Pentagon release of UFO files lets people decide for themselves “WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON?” The post US awaits response to peace proposal as US, Iranian strikes continue; Renewed Israeli strikes in Beirut kill civilians including children – May 8, 2026 appeared first on KPFA.

Topics covered

• war and peace
• social justice
• environmental justice
• economic justice
• political issues
• civilian casualties

Keywords

• US strikes
• Iranian strikes
• Israeli strikes
• Beirut
• civilian casualties
• Kamala Harris
• peace proposal
• UFO files
• Tennessee redistricting

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CIA

Places: Memphis, Tennessee, Beirut, US, Iran

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