Tribute to assassinated Reform Justice spokesperson and former minister Ann Widdecome

https://politicsthisweek.gn.apc.org/2026/07/the-bristol-politics-show-presented-by-tony-gosling-32/

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How Israel targets Gaza’s children

A new report, Lethal Precision Without Accountability: Israeli Government "Quadcopter" Use in Gaza, examines how the deployment of armed quadcopters as instruments of precision warfare have intensified harm to civilians, particularly children. Hosts Nora Barrows-Friedman and Ali Abunimah speak with the report's co-authors: Dr. Mimi Syed, an emergency physician who has worked in Gaza, and Wes Bryant, a former Pentagon policy advisor and whistleblower. On the Resistance Report, the Electronic Intifada’s contributing editor, Jon Elmer, covers Iran’s missile and drone operations targeting US military bases in the Gulf region and Jordan. The south of Lebanon continues to face waves of Israeli strikes. Electronic Intifada contributor Roqayah Chameseddine reports intensified Israeli scorched earth tactics. They met at university in Gaza. Genocide changed the plot of their love story. Aya Al-Hattab’s latest article is called Our engagement photo, hundreds of miles apart.

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If Music Could Talk - July 15 2026

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Sonic Café #492/Sushi & Coca Cola

Hey, welcome to the Sonic Café — the Party’s Over, the Raspberries from 1974 — one of the most underrated bands of their era, at least in my opinion, so hey welcome to the little coastal radio café that serves up a fresh blend of eclectic music, comedy, and pop culture each week. I’m Scott Clark, and this is episode 492. This time we’re firing up a mix pulled from 51 years of music. Hang on as we roll through everything from Locksley’s garage rock revival She Does, to Peter Gabriel’s timeless In Your Eyes, ska from The Holophonics, and grooves from The Black Keys, XTC, and as always many more. On the comedy front, Nate Bargatze shares his take on the trickiest phase of the women’s movement, while Andy Hendrickson hilariously compares supermodels to school superintendents — and somehow makes it stick. We’ve also got a wild mash-up you didn’t know you needed: in tribute to the late Ozzy Osbourne, hear AI John Denver cover War Pigs blended with Country Roads. It’s weird. It’s wonderful. It’s the Sonic Café. All that plus, a monk’s answer to where we go when we die, and Jimmy Carr with a reminder that, like it or not, we all live like kings these days. So yeah, let’s roll. From 2025, here’s St. Paul and the Broken Bones with Sushi and Coca-Cola. And as always, we’re the Sonic Café.

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Martha McCabe– “Culture and Racism”

Praise At Midnight Life, culture and racism are the topics of this edition of Radio Curious, in conversation with attorney/novelist Martha McCabe, author of, “Praise at Midnight.” Martha McCabe worked as a civil rights and criminal trial lawyer in deep east Texas from 1974 to 1985. Her goal was to pour the raw material from her personal experiences as a lawyer into her story. The deeper level into which she fell during the ten year period it took her to complete, “Praise at Midnight,” was the importance of consciousness and self awareness in avoiding the projection of one’s own dark side on to other people and then killing them. She applies this to both local and international levels in her considerations. She and I have been associates, good friends and colleagues since 1969 when we met at the University of Santa Clara where I was a law student. When I spoke with Martha McCabe from her home in San Antonio, Texas on July 29, 2006, we began with her description of the culture of deep east Texas at the time she was living there, 1974 to 1985. Martha McCabe recommends, “Reading Lolita in Teheran,” by Azar Nafisi and, “Caballero: A Historical Novel,” by Jovita Gonzalez and Eve Raleigh.

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The Shortwave Report 07/17/26

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. Japan, France, Cuba, and Germany.

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If Music Could Talk - July 5 2026

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Celt In A Twist July 21 2026

Celt In A Twist presents an hour of Celtivity you can enjoy anytime, or 9pm Tuesdays on CHKG FM 96.1 in Vancouver. More fresh tracks from The Ollam, a transatlantic supergroup featuring John McSherry, Joe Dart and other monster musicians. You got yer Celt In A Twist with Patricia Fraser!

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World Beat Canada Radio July 18 2026

It’s about time: revisiting our current chart to chart new courses this month, springing ahead, and tapping into future possibilities. Join us for the top 10 spins from Ahmed Moneka's Egyptian Jazz, and Novalima, the new sound of Afro-Peru. World Beat Canada Radio. Check out our hour anytime!

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Electronic Intifada Newscast 16 June 2026

Nora Barrows-Friedman brings us a recap of Palestinian news from July 9th to the 16th, 2026.

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If Music Could Talk - April 5 2026 (late upload - located a missing show file)

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Cheeze Pleeze # 1151

We are off to Broadway with a Celeb Slip Up Profile on a cast album with an actor not known to sing and a few cheezy songs to emphasize why, A classic rock song without sound classic rock like, and the Limburger Lounge goes a hard core 70s country lounge feel. Variety? the other radio stations don't know what cheezy variety really is...but you do

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White Phosphorus, Inflatable Ships, Themobaric & Tectonic Bombs

Russian Kill Ratio 8:1 In Ukraine war, White Phosphorus, Inflatable Ships, Themobaric/Tectonic Bombs

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Karma Cottman CEO of Ujima Discusses Violence Against Women in the Black Community / Tyler McBrien managing editor of Lawfare Discusses the Justice Department Deleting Press Releases

Karma Cottman is CEO of Ujima, The National Center on Violence Against Women in the Black Community, where she leads policy work with legislators and government agencies on behalf of survivors. Tyler McBrien is the managing editor of Lawfare. He previously worked as an editor with the Council on Foreign Relations and a Princeton in Africa Fellow in South Africa.

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Marshan Camese: Fighting Fire With Fire

In May of 2026, Marshan Camese addressed a Louisiana state senate subcommittee to voice his objection to the elimination of one of Louisiana’s two majority-Black districts. The moment went viral as Camese’s fiery rhetoric captured the feelings of millions of Americans fed up with the status quo. This week on Sea Change Radio, we are joined by Camese as he breaks down the behind-the-scenes story of the speech, discusses some of the inequities that ignite his passions, and talks about why he’s hopeful that a positive change is imminent.

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The Specific and Essential Thing That Is Represented and Is Being Enforced By the Trump Regime Is Not “Oligarchy,” It Is Not “Billionaires”: It Is Fascism. A special rebroadcast

On Bob Avakian's latest social media post: REVOLUTION # 114. What do you say to people who argue that there aren't really splits among the rulers, that they're "just all the same, and all no good"? Noche Diaz and Joe Veale take on bogus B.S. from Black social media "influencers" and hustlers telling Black people to stand down, and stay out of the streets during the April 5 national "Hands Off" protests. What's Behind the U.S.–Backed Genocide in Gaza?

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Between the Lines for July 15, 2026

The International Community Must do More to Stop the Humanitarian Catastrophe in Sudan; After Talks Break Down US-Iran Ceasefire Collapses; As U.S. Healthcare System Fails, Support for ‘Medicare For All’ Grows.

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Don’t Call It A Comeback: Jason Mark on Shifting Baseline Syndrome

Imagine you jumped in a time machine and went back 15 years. You might get a chuckle seeing the flip phones and watching masses of people on that thing we used to call a “work commute,” but you might not think twice about the slightly cooler temperatures. If you set the machine to go back a century, however, you would probably want to pack an extra sweater. This week on Sea Change Radio, we speak with author and environmental journalist Jason Dove Mark to explore a phenomenon known as shifting baseline syndrome. We discuss Mark’s new book, The Earth Said Remember Me, learn how our brains adapt to the new normal of degraded environmental health, and unpack examples of how we are collectively being lulled into complacency.

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Recovery Radio for 07-16-26

Doug tells his story of recovery

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Celebrating Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray

Hear amazing tales of the binary-defying civil rights activist, labor organizer, lawyer, author and first Black woman Episcopal priest the Rev. Dr. Pauli Murray. In the news, marriage equality is outlawed in Senegal, there’s no port for the gay Scarlet Lady cruise ship in Egypt either, and New Hampshire and California adopt different attitudes about transgender youth while Trans and Intersex Pride Marchers in Dublin target the One Percent.

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Suzanne Simard – Dispatches from The Mother Tree Project

A report on the underground networks in the forest Suzanne Simard is Professor of Forest Ecology in the University of British Columbia’s Faculty of Forestry. In spite of her status in academia, rigorous research and love and respect from her students it took over 30 years for her ideas to break through. Ferris Jabr writes in the New York Times Magazine: “By analyzing the DNA in root tips and tracing the movement of molecules through underground conduits, Simard has discovered that fungal threads link nearly every tree in a forest — even trees of different species. Carbon, water, nutrients, alarm signals and hormones can pass from tree to tree through these subterranean circuits… Resources tend to flow from the oldest and biggest trees to the youngest and smallest. Chemical alarm signals generated by one tree prepare nearby trees for danger. Seedlings severed from the forest’s underground lifelines are much more likely to die than their networked counterparts. Crucially, a majority of the carbon sequestered in forests resides in the soils, anchored by networks of symbiotic roots, fungi and microbes. Each year, the world’s forests capture more than 24 percent of global carbon emissions. When a mature forest is burned or clear-cut, the planet loses an invaluable ecosystem and one of its most effective systems of climate regulation. The razing of an old-growth forest is not just the destruction of magnificent individual trees — it’s the collapse of an ancient republic whose interspecies covenant of reciprocation and compromise is essential for the survival of Earth as we’ve known it.” On May 4, 2021 Suzanne Simard’s book, “Finding the Mother Tree” came out. In a rare Ted talk in June 2016 Simard laid out what she discovered. This radio program also includes excerpts from her Zoom seminar at UBC: Dispatches from The Mother Tree Project, on Oct 22, 2020. And in late 2020 the acclaimed environmental writer Ferris Jabr accompanied Suzanne Simard for several days of field research in rough terrain for what became a cover story in The New York Times Magazine. This program ends with quotes from his extraordinary science based article. Ferris Jabr has also written for the Scientific American, The Atlantic, Harper’s, and The New Yorker. By now Suzanne Simard’s insights are beginning to influence the thoughts about climate change, carbon sequestration and harvesting techniques in departments of forestry throughout Canada and the US. A quick note: I’m stopping to do radio programs in August 2025. Just had my 79 birthday and have been producing radio for almost 50 years – beginning at KPFA in Berkeley. Most recently my home is an oak and madr0ne forest in Northern California. Thanks to Otis Maclay from Audioport who has placed re-runs for over a year now. He told me that more than 120 stations are taking TUC Radio every Tuesday. Good Bye to you all!!

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The Strange Murder of Ann Widdecombe, Police Lies. Reform's Justice Brief, Tony Gosling Richie Allen

Shocking news about Ann Widdecombe murdered in her home on Dartmoor. https://www.podomatic.com/podcasts/richieallen/episodes/2026-07-13T11_15_06-07_00 Her father was from Saltash and her mother from Plymouth. Her father had been the Director of Armament Supply in the Admiralty and had distinguished himself as head of Armament Supply in Malta during its siege. Her family had very strong ties to this area dating back to the early 18th Century. Richie is joined by Tony Gosling and Marilyn Hawes. Counter terrorism police are now leading the investigation into the death of Ann Widdecombe after "new information and evidence" came to light, officers have said. A 28-year-old white British man from Rotherham, South Yorkshire, originally arrested on suspicion of murder on Saturday, has now been re-arrested on suspicion of commission, preparation or instigation of acts of terrorism. Speaking in the House of Commons on Monday, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood confirmed the suspect was not known to the government's Prevent anti-terror scheme. Widdecombe, a 78-year-old former Conservative minister turned Reform UK spokeswoman, was found dead at her home in Devon, having sustained serious injuries. To discuss this and more, Richie is joined by the writer and broadcaster, Tony Gosling https://politicsthisweek.gn.apc.org/2026/07/the-bristol-politics-show-presented-by-tony-gosling-29/ She was a conviction politician who did argue her corner forcefully but she was always happy to engage with those who disagreed with her and never took anything personally. She could laugh at herself and was always willing to get stuck in. She was a devout Christian in an era when that is increasingly unusual. I do not know what is happening to our society that these murders can happen in such a tranquil and beautiful place? I am also aghast that some people who disagree with her politics are being very disrespectful. We are living in disturbing times. I appreciate this quote she gave on Graham Norton: “we get one go this side of eternity, one go. Life is not a dress rehearsal, you take opportunities that you like and you go for it, that’s my philosophy.” Harvey Proctor has written a very powerful article about her: The death of Ann Widdecombe marks the passing of one of the last politicians who believed that principle mattered more than popularity. She was, of course, many things: a formidable parliamentarian, a woman of profound Christian faith and conviction, an accomplished author and broadcaster and someone who never sought the comfort of fashionable opinion. She spoke her mind, often to the irritation of opponents and sometimes even allies. Yet, whether one agreed with her or not, there was never any doubt about the sincerity of her beliefs.” “It is easy in the days following her death to celebrate those qualities in general terms. I remember them for a far more personal reason. When I became caught up in the grotesque injustice of Operation Midland, much of public life fell silent. Allegations that would later be exposed as heinous lies were treated as established fact. My reputation, painstakingly built over decades, was destroyed almost overnight. I lost my home, my livelihood and, for a time, I thought my entire life would be extinguished. Many people who knew me, and many who privately doubted what was unfolding, chose discretion over courage. They calculated that association with someone under suspicion carried greater risk than remaining silent while obvious injustice took its course.” “Ann Widdecombe made a different calculation. She understood that the presumption of innocence is not an inconvenience to be discarded in difficult cases but one of the foundations of a civilised society. She recognised that due process exists precisely because public opinion can be wrong, institutions can fail and allegations are not evidence.” “She was one of the very few members of parliament prepared to say so publicly. Her support was never loud or theatrical. It was something far rarer. It was principled. She offered practical advice and support, personal kindness and public solidarity when these things carried political cost rather than reward. She neither sought headlines nor applause. She simply believed that justice demanded it. That commitment never left her. In September 2023, long after Operation Midland had been comprehensively discredited and after I had received an apology and compensation from the Metropolitan Police, Ann attended a demonstration outside New Scotland Yard to mark Falsely Accused Day.” “Some misunderstood her position, as they often did. Defending the presumption of innocence does not diminish genuine victims of crime. On the contrary, justice depends upon fairness for everyone. A criminal justice system that abandons impartiality ultimately fails victims as well as the accused.

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The Appalachian Bluegrass Music Hour with Danny Hensley

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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The Mix Sessions 26.7.13.

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. DJ Christian B - We Be Free 02. Alex Finkin, Dj Disciple, N-W-N-House Music Is (N-W-N- B Mix) 03. El Bravo - Sonic Abstract EP (Depths Unknown) 04. DJ Spen, Gary Hudgins, Sarah Sophia - Don-t Be Afraid (Sarah Sophia-s Disco Party Mix) 05. Jullian Gomes, Sio - 1000 Memories 06. Stacy Kidd, Tiffany Jenkins - Look In My Eyes (Main Mix) 07. Abel, Brutha Basil, Peacey - Hand Made (Peacey Remix Instrumental) 08. Miss Malevich, Kali Mija, Doug Gomez - The Difference (Doug Gomez Remix) 09. Tshegotmm, Pat Lezizmo - Life Is Too Short 10. Seb Skalski, Rona Ray - It-s Getting Started (House Extended Mix)

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Trip Hop Radio 26.7.13.

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. Mono - The Blind Man 02. JMJ, FLytonix - In Too Deep 03. Massive Attack - Better Things 04. Morcheeba - Enjoy The Ride 05. Nightmares On Wax - Les Nuits 06. Tosca - Suzuki 07. Smith - Same 08. Martina Topley-Bird - Wanted 09. PLAID - Lilith 10. Rae & Christian - The Hush 11. Quantic - Snakes In The Grass

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WINGS #14-26 Rape Culture in History and Today

Historian, archivist and archaeo-mythologist Max Dashu collects and analyzes texts and images to learn what women have done and what has been done to women. Her book Women in Greek Mythography exposes the role of rape in god- and hero-narratives and art. She traces how acceptance of rape and violence against women has been carried forward, sometimes coyly, throughout Western civilization " including in colonization and slavery " and finds its apotheosis in ubiquitous gonzo porn. She advises unity against the promotions of violent sex that now indoctrinate the young.

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WINGS #14-26 Rape Culture in History and Today

Historian, archivist and archaeo-mythologist Max Dashu collects and analyzes texts and images to learn what women have done and what has been done to women. Her book Women in Greek Mythography exposes the role of rape in god- and hero-narratives and art. She traces how acceptance of rape and violence against women has been carried forward, sometimes coyly, throughout Western civilization " including in colonization and slavery " and finds its apotheosis in ubiquitous gonzo porn. She advises unity against the promotions of violent sex that now indoctrinate the young.

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Non Violent Peace Force Joins Anti ICE Movement-Anna Zaros

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Walkuman Style #432

1. I Due It - Es & Nec Nymbl feat. DJ K-Flip 2. Word Is Bond - the intern & DJ Robert Smith 3. Choosing Me - C-Red 4. Never Been The Same - ScienZe & Parental 5. Same Vibes - Moka Only 6. Disagree - Declaime 7. Soul Of Sade - Supreme Cerebral 8. Black Jack - Tableek feat. Boogie Fields 9. Will Smithers - Sunk Giants feat. Homeboy Sandman 10. Make It Home - Calm feat. Skyzoo 11. Suspended In Time (instrumental) - DJ Premier 12. Rehearsal - Nicholas Craven 13. Sparkling Rain - KLIM Beats 14. STiiiL Ziz - Ziz 15. Be Water - The Troubles feat. Noveliss and Prowess The Testament 16. Now Is Here - Ras Austin 17. How It Is - King Magnetic 18. Work With My Hands - OCDC (Myer Clarity and Fresh Kils) feat. Uncle Fester 19. It's Nice To Help Cats - Midan Flughand 20. Make A Move - Fernquest & DJ Alkemy 21. Fin - Black Milk 22. Lullaby - Lesky & Midan 23. North North -Betty Ford Boys (Brenk Sinatra, Dexter and Suff Daddy)

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HEAT STORM! How it kills and who

Three experts on Extreme Heat: Elizabeth Hanna, Robert Kopp and Jonathan Patz. NASA announced Earth is heating faster than expected. Deadly heat in India, unheard-of heat in France and Alaska. The Arctic is thawing out. The U.S. East Coast roasted over 100 degree F. Around the world, people have died and many more will be killed by heat in the future. But how does heat kill? and who? A compilation from the best of Radio Ecoshock (replay).

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