Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 25
Frequency: Several times a week
Rating: 4.8/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 4.6k subscribers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
againstthegrain@kpfa.org
web@kpfa.org
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Host
Sasha Lilley - Journalist, author, and radio producer known for covering politics, economics, social movements, and progressive political ideas.
Booking Intelligence
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Recent Guest Discussions
Kim Phillips-Fein - The Long American Tradition Of Promoting Wealth Inequality And The Resurgence Of Extreme Inequality Arguments Among Elites.
Rebecca Neusteter - The Origins And Dangers Of The Emergency Response System, Police Involvement In 911 Calls, And Crisis-response Reform.
Nicholas Freudenberg - Health Justice Activism In New York City, Including The Young Lords, ACT UP, Free School Lunches, And Economic Justice Campaigns.
Mark Joseph Stelzner - Consumerism Under Capitalism, The Pursuit Of Material Abundance, And Alternatives Centered On Leisure Rather Than Consumption.
Corinna Barrett Lain - The Realities Of Lethal Injection, The Death Penalty, And How The State Frames Execution As Painless And Controlled.
Recent Topics
Episodes
Fund Drive Special: The Power of Protest
October 07, 2026
Longtime activist Annie Leonard discusses the rich tradition of protest in this country and why we need to defend it, in the face of anti-protest laws, SLAPP suits, and diktats from the Trump administration. Donate in support of Against the Grain and KPFA The post Fund Drive Special: The Power of Protest appeared first on KPFA.
Fund Drive Special: Building the Repressive Machinery of Immigration Control
October 06, 2026
Historian Kelly Lytle Hernandez argues that our immigration laws were put in place first to protect enslavers, and later elites more broadly, from the insurgent radicalism of migrants, starting with the Haitian Revolution. She looks at the modern construction of immigration control both as a type of counterinsurgency and labor control. Donate in support of Against the Grain and KPFA The post Fund Drive Special: Building the Repressive Machinery of Immigration Control appeared first on KPFA.
Fund Drive Special: The Black Anti-Fascist Tradition
October 05, 2026
The history of African American antifascism is often overlooked, from Ida B Wells-Barnett’s struggle against lynchings to activism against police violence and the carceral state today. In our increasingly authoritarian times, scholar Jeanelle Hope discusses what we can learn from the black antifascist tradition. The post Fund Drive Special: The Black Anti-Fascist Tradition appeared first on KPFA.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with KPFA - Against the Grain?
KPFA - Against the Grain is hosted by Sasha Lilley. Its publicly listed emails are againstthegrain@kpfa.org and web@kpfa.org. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for KPFA - Against the Grain?
The publicly listed emails for KPFA - Against the Grain: againstthegrain@kpfa.org and web@kpfa.org.
How many listeners does KPFA - Against the Grain have?
Podseeker estimates KPFA - Against the Grain reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for KPFA - Against the Grain?
KPFA - Against the Grain typically books well-known public figures. Typical guest background: Academic researchers, public intellectuals, authors, policy experts, and experienced activists with demonstrated expertise in progressive politics, social justice, political economy, public health, policing, or state power. Common among recent guests: Published books with established academic or independent presses; Substantial scholarly or policy research; Recognized expertise in social, political, or economic issues. Recent guests include Kim Phillips-Fein, Rebecca Neusteter, and Nicholas Freudenberg.
How hard is it to get booked on KPFA - Against the Grain?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does KPFA - Against the Grain cover?
Recent episodes cover Politics, Political Activism, Economic Inequality, Social Justice, and Police Accountability. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
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