Latest Programs
May 3, 2024, 2:41 p.m.
The mystery of the placebo effect, explored through the lenses of western medicine, cynicism, psychedelics, revolution, shamanism, faith healing, and spirituality more broadly.
May 3, 2024, 8:02 a.m.
Lively documentary pairs up Marxist Feminist class analysis (with explanation of terms), and rousing words from women who lived and live class and race division of labour from Sojourner Truth, to Lowell, Massachusetts mill worker Harriet Hanson Robinson, to British poet/MC Kate Tempest.
Featured Speakers/Guests: Anastasia Gomes, Laura Renata Martin, Maya Gonzalez and Silvia Federici, recorded in 2011 at a Historical Materialism conference in New York. Plus illustrative readings by Alice Walker, Kate Tempest, and Lili Taylor reading their own and others' words.
Original title when aired in Women on the Line: "The problem with capitalism."
Jim Wattenburger- "Who Should Control Rural Growth, Corporations or Citizens?"
May 3, 2024, 4:31 a.m.
Should a shopping mall and a large residential development occur adjacent to the city of Ukiah, California? The city and many people fear this development will result in the loss of a unique, rural small town in northern California. Mendocino County Supervisor Jim Wattenburger discusses his position in support of these projects, and about the legalization of marijuana in two programs recorded September 23, 2007, and the broadcast September 26, and October 3, 2007.
Jim Wattenburger recommends “Undaunted Courage,” by Stephen A. Ambrose.
May 3, 2024, 12:32 a.m.
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. France 24 and Radio Deutsche-Welle.
May 2, 2024, 9:23 p.m.
Introduces 10 foreign musicians who studied at the Berklee College of Music in Boston.
May 2, 2024, 9:19 p.m.
Explores 7 jazz standards.
May 2, 2024, 9:16 p.m.
Jazz works about spring.
May 2, 2024, 9:12 p.m.
Introduces 14 more musicians from Ohio.
May 2, 2024, 9:08 p.m.
Presents 15 Ohio musicians.
May 2, 2024, 9:04 p.m.
Six examples of vocalese.
DJH 264 Van Heusen and Cahn - Songwriters
May 2, 2024, 9:01 p.m.
Jazz standards by Jimmy Van Heusen and Sammy Cahn.
DJH 263 Russell Malone - Guitarist
May 2, 2024, 8:57 p.m.
Introduces jazz guitarist Russell Malone.
May 2, 2024, 8:53 p.m.
Jazz about the State of Georgia.
May 2, 2024, 8:47 p.m.
Brazilian songs by jazz musicians.
May 2, 2024, 8:21 p.m.
Let the games begin! Your Eyes Are Gonna Shine like Canucks' fans, new music from the Murph's Okemah Rising. Gaelic Storm ring in with Chicken Boxer on an Irish Breakfast Day. Dom DufF is inspired by a Breton foot race, and Dervish dive into the Great Irish Songbook with The Rambling Irishman. Scottish, Danish and Maritime music blend into a mix of the finest in contemporary Celtic. It's Celt In A Twist with Patricia Fraser.
World Beat Canada Radio May 4 2024
May 2, 2024, 8:18 p.m.
The sounds of our ancestors morph into the future with digital creativity! Debuting a global sci-fi soundtrack from DJ Raff and La Yegros. Radio fans, Los Furios salute the airwaves with another spin from Old Ghosts. An oldie but goodie, Spanish Flea from the Tijuana Brass gets Skeewiff'd and we share the opener from CeU's 6th album, Novela. And, there's plenty more where in the world those came from, this week on World Beat Canada!
The Motherland Influence: April 28, 2024
May 2, 2024, 7:25 p.m.
African, Latin & Caribbean music
Ambiance Congo: April 21, 2024
May 2, 2024, 7:14 p.m.
Congolese popular music
May 2, 2024, 1:58 a.m.
Brendan interviews activist and PhD Candidate Tamara Lorincz. She discusses her research into the latest Canadian military budget.
Canada's military budget has increased by 95% since 2015, says Tamara.
How is this increased spending locking in our foreign policy direction?
May 1, 2024, 1:38 p.m.
The trial and tribulations of the madison avenue advertising industry are very much tongue in cheek this week with an album we profile, the guy who goes on a sleigh ride every christmas makes sandpaper and typewriter music and whoh, a beatles classic by that famous fighter of aliens seems a refreshing change, for her, but maybe not for your ears.
Between the Lines for May 1, 2024
May 1, 2024, 1:21 p.m.
Weaponizing Antisemitism Fuels Dishonest Repression of Students Protesting Israel's Vicious Gaza War; Protest at Citibank NYC HQ Kicks of ‘Summer of Heat’ Actions Targeting Wall St Fossil Fuel Financiers; Haiti Crisis Draws International Intervention for Third Time in 30 Years.
Thirteen simple tricks to turn your office into a brothel
May 1, 2024, 6:20 a.m.
This week in the lounge, Dan is joined by Amber and the Professor as they talk about the Kent State Protest killings, Marijuana and DNA changes, The Irish Paths of the Dead, and the continuing case for Planet 9. They discuss the potential accounting fraud at Tesla, play “Fact Checkin’ Time” and end the show with some feel good news.
Campus Crackdown And Righteous Resistance As U.S.–Israeli Genocide In Gaza Intensifies
May 1, 2024, 5:59 a.m.
The dangers of an invasion of Rafah and the brave protests at Columbia University and hundreds of other campuses. Bob Avakian answers the lie that opposition to Israeli/US genocide Israel is the same as antisemitism, and what IS the real reason for the crackdown on students opposing the US/Israeli genocide in Palestine? Andy Zee and Michelle Xai discuss Revolutionary May Day 2024. Alan Goodman on the horrific death and destruction that continues to unfold on the ground in Gaza.
The Journey of Kevin Ortiz: From Punishment to Politics
May 1, 2024, 3:37 a.m.
How do you think your life would be different if you had spent your first five years as an adult incarcerated? This week on Sea Change Radio, we speak to Kevin Ortiz, a progressive political activist in San Francisco whose life was very nearly derailed by a run-in with the police when he was 19 years old. We hear Kevin’s story, learn how the nonprofit SF Pretrial helped him out, and get some first-hand insight into a legal system that is tilted against young men of color. Then, we hear an excerpt from our 2022 discussion with San Francisco Public Defender Peter Calloway.
Jonathan Haidt with Tristan Harris: Social Media and the Epidemic of Childhood Mental Illness
May 1, 2024, 1:45 a.m.
Jonathan Haidt is the author of The Anxious Generation and the Epidemic of Childhood Mental Illness, published in March 2024. He is in conversation with Tristan Harris, an ex-employee of Google. Harris had a key role in the Netflix documentary film The Social Dilemma and explained how the design of social media platforms manipulates people's views, emotions, and behavior.
Thanks to the Commonwealth Club of California Jonathan Haidt and Tristan Harris appeared together on stage on April 1, 2024.
This is a 24 minute excerpt of their conversation. For the full hour recording, that also shows the images of the graphs that present the specific data for mental illnesses, the decline of reading and math scores and the proof that this has become an international phenomenon - go to the website of the Commonwealth Club of California. You can also search for the film on YouTube under the title: Jonathan Haidt, The Anxious Generation and the Epidemic of Childhood Mental Illness.
DATE: April 1, 2024
LOCATION: Commonwealth Club of California
If Music Could Talk - April 28 2024
May 1, 2024, 12:52 a.m.
Upbeat Music Hour Show 230 Tribute to The Doors
April 30, 2024, 11:02 p.m.
golden oldies (60s, 70s, 80s, 90s)
Episode 566: Broken and Lucky Again
April 30, 2024, 9:07 p.m.
SIPS – The whiskey's flowing and the banter's glowing as we gather 'round to taste and rate an array of potent potables. From the innovative oak infusion of Broken Barrel to the award-winning blends of Barrell Bourbon, we're sipping our way through some high-proof delights. And let's not forget the small-batch mastery of Old Carter and the cinematic charm of Lucky Seven's latest release. Whether you're a whiskey aficionado or just whiskey-curious, this episode is a masterclass in the art of the blend.
April 30, 2024, 7:58 p.m.
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
America's left and presidential elections
April 30, 2024, 5:10 p.m.
Phil & Phil discuss America's left and presidential elections with kudos to Jill Stein's courage and political astuteness.