Upbeat Music Hour Show 314

Golden oldies (60s, 70s, 80s, 90s)

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Episode 310 September 20 2026 A unique mix of vintage music to brighten up your day

A musical smorgasbord awaits you on Backbeat this week; cultures, styles and languages all mixed up to create an audio delight. We've got French Hawaiian, Creole Dixieland and African jive mixed in with blues from Roosevelt Sykes, doo wop born on a Brooklyn Street corner, jazzy blues from the under-appreciated Una Mae Carlisle and some lively 1950s and '60s hits. Just what you've come to expect.

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TWIP-260920

Today we open a chapter of American politics that is often whispered about, rarely confronted, and almost never acknowledged openly. It is the story of how a foreign policy lobby — powerful, organized, well funded, and deeply embedded in Washington — has shaped the direction of the United States for decades. It is the story of how the Israel lobby became one of the most influential political forces in America, capable of steering debates, silencing dissent, and defining what can and cannot be said in the halls of power. This is not a story about individuals. It is a story about a system. A network of think tanks, advocacy groups, donors, media relationships, and political pressure that has woven itself into the fabric of U.S. policymaking. A system that ensures military aid flows without question, diplomatic cover is provided without pause, and political loyalty is rewarded without hesitation. A system that has convinced Congress that supporting Israel is not a foreign policy choice, but a political necessity. For decades, lawmakers have learned that criticizing Israeli policy carries consequences. Careers stall. Committees are lost. Donors disappear. Media narratives shift. And so, silence becomes the safest path. Compliance becomes the easiest path. And unconditional support becomes the expected path. The result is a foreign policy that often reflects the priorities of the lobby more than the interests of the American public. This influence is not subtle. It is visible in the billions of dollars in military aid approved every year. It is visible in the diplomatic protection offered at the United Nations. It is visible in the way presidential candidates speak about Israel with identical language, as if reading from the same script. It is visible in the way journalists, academics, and analysts are pressured, attacked, or marginalized when they challenge the narrative. And it is visible in the wars America enters, the alliances it chooses, and the crises it escalates. From the Middle East to the Persian Gulf, from Iran to Lebanon, from Gaza to the West Bank, U.S. policy often mirrors the strategic priorities of Israel more closely than the strategic interests of the United States. Today, we revisit this story not to provoke, not to generalize, and not to target any community. We revisit it to understand how power works. How influence is built. How narratives are shaped. And how a lobby became strong enough to guide the foreign policy of a superpower. Because understanding the Israel lobby is not about blame. It is about clarity. It is about recognizing the forces that shape America’s decisions abroad and the silence that surrounds them at home. It is about asking who benefits, who pays the price, and who decides the direction of a nation that claims to act in the name of democracy. And today, we begin that conversation. If you have thoughts, I want to hear them. Email me at TWIPpodcasts@gmail.com and tell me how you see it. This is This Week in Palestine.

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UK Atomic Test Veterans World's Only Serviceme Not Never To Get Compensation

https://politicsthisweek.gn.apc.org/2026/09/the-bristol-politics-show-presented-by-tony-gosling-40/

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Israel terrorizes West Bank

Zena Al Tahhan, a freelance journalist based in the occupied West Bank, joins hosts Nora Barrows-Friedman and Ali Abunimah to discuss Israel’s plans, the demolitions and displacement facing Palestinian communities and escalating state-backed settler violence and terror. On the Resistance Report, Jon Elmer covers the lightning offensive by Ansarallah and the Yemeni Armed Forces against Saudi-back militias that began in early September. The ongoing operation secured their control over Yemen’s entire Red Sea coast and the vital shipping route through the Bab al-Mandab. Ed Sheeran is facing widespread condemnation after Macklemore was dropped from his tour. The Electronic Intifada’s Ali Abunimah brings us news of this pop culture backlash in support of speaking out for Palestine.

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Are Investors Undervaluing China AI?

This episode is sponsored by EMXETF.com Kevin T. Carter joins Kyle to talk about TGRZ, the China AI LLM Tigers ETF, and why China’s role in the AI trade may be much bigger than most U.S. investors realize. Kevin breaks down the AI market as a five-layer stack: electricity, chips, data centers, models, and applications. From there, he explains why TGRZ is focused on the model layer, where Chinese open-weight AI models like DeepSeek, Kimi K3, GLM, and Qwen are increasingly competing with U.S. models from OpenAI, Anthropic, Google, and others. The conversation also gets into one of the biggest surprises from the episode: how differently China and the U.S. appear to view AI adoption. Kevin points to public sentiment around AI being roughly 80% favorable in China versus about 20% in the U.S., and Kyle explores whether that difference in adoption could matter as much as the technology itself. They also discuss Jack Ma, Alibaba, the blocked Ant IPO, and why Kevin believes some of the risks investors associate with China are more complicated (and possibly more overblown) than the headlines suggest. The episode closes with a look at AI infrastructure, data centers, power demand, underwater and space-based compute, and the broader question of whether AI destroys jobs, creates new ones, or does some combination of both. As always, none of this is investment advice. TGRZ is speculative and volatile. Do your own research, understand the risks, and make sure any investment fits your own strategy.

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The Shortwave Report 09/18/26

A weekly 30 minute review of international news and opinion, recorded from a shortwave radio and the internet. With times, frequencies, and websites for listening at home. 3 files- Highest quality broadcast, regular broadcast, and slow-modem streaming. Germany, France, Japan, Cuba.

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If Music Could Talk - Aug 16 2026

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If Music Could Talk - Aug 9 2026

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Celt In A Twist September 22 2026

Conscious Celtic for our times! New-style fiddling from Seattle’s Hayden Stern launches the hour. We take you back to a night at The Blarney Stone with The Town Pants, board The Earthship for our Cosmic Celtic trek and The Real McKenzie’s confess their love for ewe, a sheep named Fiona!​ You got yer Celt In A Twist!

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World Beat Canada Radio September 19 2026

Mountains of new music to share this week from Chopping Mountain, the new album from Ibibio Sound Machine, Mountains Of Morocco from Adham Sheikh and Los Andes from Hermanos Gutierrez (Sept. 24 @ The QE). We’ll also open your ears to Belgian ska, A New Hope for flamenco-infused pop and a quick bite from Voodoo Cobra by mystery machine, Sun Atlas. Keeping time with the beat of the world on World Beat Canada Radio!

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If Music Could Talk - Sep 13 2026

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Electronic Intifada Newscast 17 September 2026

Nora Barrows-Friedman brings us a recap of Palestinian news for the week of September 10th to the 17th, 2026.

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25 Years of 9/11 MSM Lies, Israel cyberattack on UK Air Traffic Control? Richie Allen

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Andrew Kramer:- "Donald Trump’s Russian Connection"

This program is about President Trump’s connections to Russia, and in particular, Paul Manafort. Manafort was the manager of Trump’s 2016 Presidential campaign until he abruptly quit two and a half months before the election. We ask: who is Paul Manafort, where did he come from, and how did he became Trump’s campaign manager? What aspects of Manafort’s longtime relationships with Russian leaders and President Trump might be revealed in the pending hearings conducted by the House of Representatives Intelligence Committee? In addition, we discuss the recent non-permitted demonstrations that occurred in Russia. Our guest, Andrew Kramer (https://www.nytimes.com/by/andrew-e-kramer), is a New York Times reporter based in Moscow, Russia. Kramer, fluent in Russian, has been reporting from Moscow for the Times since 2006. This interview is the second in what may become an ongoing series of conversations with him about Russia. The book Andrew Kramer recommends is “Black Wind, White Snow: The Rise of Russia’s New Nationalism,” by Charles Clover. The program was recorded on March 27, 2017.

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Cheeze Pleeze # 1160

A look at a one album group that might make you head off into a number of directions, a cheezy treatment of some classic songs and our hosts own vanity, endulge on a bit of saturday night fever with a bit of help from AI.

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Between the Lines for September 16, 2026

25 Years Later US Post-9/11 Wars Cost $8 Trillion, Caused More Than 4.5 Million Deaths Worldwide; Trump Regime Once Again Attempts to Eliminate Roadless Rule Protecting Nation’s Wilderness; U.S.–Canada Trade War: "The Most Stupid Trade Fight in History".

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The Bob Avakian Interviews 2025, Part 1: Fascism, Capitalism, & the Way Out of the Madness

The Bob Avakian Interviews 2025, Part 1: On Fascism, Capitalism, & the Way Out of the Madness.

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Recovery Radio for 09-17-26

Radio Johnny and Denise discuss Live and Let Live

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Goosebumps

The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit Show - A musical mid-life crisis -- a late-night search for meaning and happiness airs on WRIR LP Monday nights from 9 PM to 11 PM. Stream the show @ www.wrir.org

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All Pooped Out: Rethinking Human Waste With Nick Kawa

As we are reminded by the popular children's picture book by Taro Gomi, everyone poops. But not everyone disposes of that poop in the same way. In many countries, waste is carried away by potable drinking water, while in other places the scarcity of water has prompted different approaches. This week on Sea Change Radio, we speak with Nick Kawa, an anthropology professor at Ohio State University and the author of “After the Flush: Rethinking the Future of Human Waste.” We take a look at how modern sewage systems evolved, learn about the potential regenerative effects of incorporating bio-solids into agriculture, and look at some new waste solutions for the estimated 3.5 billion people who lack access to safe sanitation systems.

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Ansar Allah inflicts a defeat on Saudi puppets

Ansar Allah, leaders of Yemen, inflict major defeat on Saudi Arabia's puppet forces.

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Does Hard Work Really Lead to Success? / Reagan’s Racism Tanked U.S. Education

Today we pull from a public World Government Summit lecture offered by professor of political science, Dr. Roy Casagranda discussing the economic history of the United States as well as the dismantling of the free/low-cost education system once found in the United States. In the first half of the show, discuss the idea that hard work leads to success. We challenge the idea that a few aligned factors can create a universal pathway to the American dream. We also discuss the systemic barriers and advantages present in society and how certain groups are more likely to encounter these forces. In the second half of the show, we talk about the shift in the United States’ approach to education after the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. We discuss how an increase in costs was strategically implemented by conservatives to create barriers for would-be protesters and social dissenters.

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Things a Racist Might Say / The 8 White Identities by Barnor Hesse

First Half: In the first half of the episode, we comb through several statements typically made by folks who intend to distance themselves from racists but they end up sounding racist themselves. We examine the intention typically found behind these statements, but also how they can be perceived as problematic. Second Half: The second half of the show is dedicated to The 8 White Identities by Barnor Hesse—a supposition by the professor that segments different White identities based on their level of racist/anti-racist behavior. We give our thoughts on this insightful chart and share examples of how we see these behaviors played out in real life.

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Episode 324 - Can't keep your pants on, that's Joe's kind of man!

We're back, and we're more regular and more weirder than ever. Tune in for a bucket of laughs as Joe and Anthony find the weirdest things to talk about. Listen in at https://www.chiampa.org We're on live ever other Monday gawd willing!

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Queer-Bearing Tree on the U.S./Mexico Border

Queer activists occupy a 40-foot tall tree to block Trumps Border Wall in south Arizona - This Way Out’s Lauren Schmitt reports. In Newswrap Germany’s far-right AfD scores its biggest state-election showing since the Nazis — as rainbow-flagged protesters take to the streets! Ninety percent of LGBTQ+ groups worldwide report losing funding since 2025 — putting many at risk of closing their doors! Sierra Leone’s queer crackdown sends two activists fleeing after police raid a gay party and issue warrants for their arrest! The Trump administration targets “gender ideology” in a controversial new study — critics call the un-peer-reviewed report pseudoscience! And Sacramento’s Lavender Heights fights back — LGBTQ+ residents launch a community patrol after a string of anti-queer attacks!

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The Appalachian Bluegrass Music Hour with Danny Hensley

This week we celebrate the brand new Bluegrass Music! The Appalachian Bluegrass Music Hour with Danny Hensley. A weekly program featuring the latest in Bluegrass Music track distribution by record labels such as Pinecastle, Billy Blue, Compass, Mountain Home Music, Mountain Fever Records, Turnberry Records, Sound Biscuit, Gravy Records, Sugar Hill, Rebel Records, Rounder Records and music distribution sources such as Get it Played and Airplay Direct.

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WINGS #23-26 Robin Morgan

A LEADING CHAMPION OF INTERNATIONAL FEMINISM PASSED AWAY SEPTEMBER 5TH 2026, AT AGE 85. FROM THE WINGS ARCHIVE 1995, HERE'S A VERY LIVELY RECORDING OF ROBIN MORGAN, RECOUNTING HER EXPERIENCES FINDING AND ABETTING FEMINIST ACTIVISM ESPECIALLY AMONG RURAL AND LOW-INCOME COMMUNITIES AROUND THE WORLD. COUNTRIES SHE TELLS ABOUT INCLUDE RWANDA, BOSNIA-HERZEGOVINA, CROATIA, NEPAL, SOMALIA, ISRAEL, OCCUPIED PALESTINE, NORWAY, KENYA, SAUDIA ARABIA, BRAZIL AND THE PHILIPPINES. [NOTE: SAUDI WOMEN FINALLY GOT THE RIGHT TO DRIVE IN 2018.]

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Trip Hop Radio 26.9.14.

IF YOU AIR THE SHOW PLEASE SEND ME AN EMAIL TO LET ME KNOW! EVERGREEN. Contact: sean@armedia.ca Trip Hop Radio is a sonic escape into a world of dreamy beats and introspective melodies, featuring an eclectic blend of trip hop, chillout, and downtempo grooves. Updated weekly. TRACKLIST 01. Pablo Bolivar - It's Weird 02. Nailah Hunter - Forest Dark 03. Tara Clerkin Trio - Silently 04. Delerium - Blue Fires ft. Mim Page 05. Gruve Collective - Hopeless Hope 06. Purelink - Earth To 07. Noe Solange - Home 08. phila - oh to be 09. Serenity Complex - Angel 10. Steve Lacy - pure colour (ft. Erykah Badu) 11. Lal - Faithful 12. james K - Blinkmoth

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The Mix Sessions 26.9.14.

IF YOU AIR THE SHOW PLEASE SEND ME AN EMAIL TO LET ME KNOW! EVERGREEN. Contact: sean@armedia.ca The Mix Sessions is a journey through hypnotic rhythms and soulful deep house groove. Featuring slush, atmospheric textures. TRACKLIST 01. Jo Paciello - Give Me That Rythm (Extenden Mix) 02. Groovecat - Live Your Life (Miguel Migs Piano Love Dub) 03. Kerri Chandler - Kerriousity 04. Leo Janeiro - Time Goes (Tuccillo House Mix) 05. NomadiCs - Better Man (Frits Wentink Remix) 06. The Deepshakerz - Eyes (Extended Version) 07. Chemars - Deep State Of Funk (Extended Club Mix) 08. Sonic Soul Orchestra - One Love (N.W.N. Extended Mix) 09. Fouk - Moon 10. Chemars - Vanilla Jazz (Extended Club Mix) 11. DJ ERV - Dreamscape

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