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Jan. 10, 2025, 8:48 p.m.
Laurence Gonzales— "Why Do Smart People Do Stupid Things" Part 2
Jan. 10, 2025, 4:37 a.m.
Why do smart people do stupid things? This is the question asked by Laurence Gonzales, author of “Deep Survival: Who Lives, Who Dies, and Why” and “Everyday Survival: Why Smart People Do Stupid Things.” Gonzales examines the mental scripts we follow as we live our lives and how these scripts prescribe our response to a situation based upon our past experiences. The problem is that sometimes these scripts result in wrong and possibly dangerous actions based on insufficient evidence or memory in our past experience. Gonzales’ work demonstrates how these scripts can sometimes lead to us being our own worst enemy.
To break from this cycle and encourage full understanding of a situation and wise decision making, Gonzales encourages “curiosity, awareness, and attention.” He writes, “Those are the tools of our everyday survival… we must all be scientists at heart, or be victims of forces that we don’t understand.”
In a series of two Radio Curious visits with Laurence Gonzales we discuss how our mental scripts are created both genetically and from our personal experiences and how to keep them from getting us in trouble.
I spoke with Laurence Gonzales from his home near Chicago Illinois on January, 19 2009. Our conversation began when I asked him how human behavior today has been shaped by that of our ancestors many thousands of years ago.
The book he recommends is “Survival in Auschwitz” by Primo Levi
Jan. 9, 2025, 11:19 p.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. Germany, France 24, and Japan.
From the Frying Pan into the Fire? Analysis of What is Happening in Syria in 2025.
Jan. 9, 2025, 11:15 p.m.
This week, on the Global Research News Hour we take a special look at post-Assad Syria and its fate with two experts who bring us enlightened and seldom talked about perspectives on who’s in charge of the oldest current capital city in the world and the stakes for the country and the region. In our first half hour, Drago Bosnic, the commentator from last week joins us to talk to us about the role of the US and other foreign powers directing affairs in the West Asian country behind the scenes and why they are doing it. Then in our second half hour we are joined by Middle East analyst and commentator Laith Marouf about who the new regime is, what the people crossing the border into Lebanon experienced recently, and how the Middle East stands to be affected by the fall of the once strong supporters of Lebanon against Israel.
Celt In A Twist January 12 2025
Jan. 9, 2025, 9:33 p.m.
Serving Celtic delicacies from the world over! It's a smorgasbord of tastes from Celtpunk to Celtronica, Scottish balladry, Irish malarkey, Gaelic Grammy-winning and Juno-awarded fiddling, topped with succulent strips of Cat Bacon. Seriously, you'll never know if you like it if you don't take a bite. You've got your Celt In A Twist.
World Beat Canada Radio January 11 2025
Jan. 9, 2025, 9:29 p.m.
Tired of your watercolour world, painted with the same old brush? Express yourself through Cubism, Dadaism and pop art's influence on music. Fresh spins for 2025 from Lalalar who combine Anatolian psych, spaghetti western and hazy electronics, and Orchestre Tout Puissant Marcel Duchamp, an evolving 12 piece from Geneva, Canadian worldbeaters Boogat and Okan team up, Seu Jorge taps Ziggy Stardust from The Life Aquatic and Cornershop reprise a Brimful Of Asha. It's World Beat Canada Radio!
Electronic Intifada Newscast 9 January 2025
Jan. 9, 2025, 7:13 p.m.
Nora Barrows-Friedman brings us a recap of Palestinian news from December 30th, 2024 to January 9th, 2025
The Nurse Breaking the Bones of Black Babies / Trump Wants to Rename The Gulf of Mexico
Jan. 9, 2025, 3:49 a.m.
The first half of today’s episode covers a story about a Virginia nurse accused of breaking the bones of several Black infants in the care of the NICU at which she was employed. This vile story sheds light on the very racism many folks say doesn’t exist and also explains how pervasive it can be when it goes unpunished.
The second half of the show sees us discussing a handful of the things Trump has walked back since his campaign, in addition to his desire to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. We also discuss his unhinged behavior and what more we have to do to combat his policies.
Our Way Black History Fact covers the first Black Medal of Honor recipient, Sgt. William Carney, and the story behind his heroism.
Jan. 9, 2025, 12:35 a.m.
Off the show goes to England, cheezily speaking, as we dig up some UK cheeze, a high school band gets into the hustle of things, and a celebrity slip up that, well......is just a wee bit o naughty...but more cheezy then anything else.
Jan. 8, 2025, 11:38 p.m.
Thinking Clearly is show about critical thinking.
Jan. 8, 2025, 11:26 p.m.
The Repository is an oubliette of musique concrete, nocturnal emanations and audio oddities. An hour of strange music, spoken word musical mash ups of questionable taste. All material is royalty-free, public domain or Creative Commons. This show makes perfect late-night fare. Please let us know if you are broadcasting this show. Our host, Jack Bailey will give your radio station a shout out! Email us at kzzh@accesshumboldt.net.
Jan. 8, 2025, 11:24 p.m.
The Repository is an oubliette of musique concrete, nocturnal emanations and audio oddities. An hour of strange music, spoken word musical mash ups of questionable taste. All material is royalty-free, public domain or Creative Commons. This show makes perfect late-night fare. Please let us know if you are broadcasting this show. Our host, Jack Bailey will give your radio station a shout out! Email us at kzzh@accesshumboldt.net.
Jan. 8, 2025, 9:53 p.m.
Commentary on Chrystia Freeland
Jan. 8, 2025, 6:04 p.m.
Chrystia Freeland is permitted to dodge question of why she supports Banderites in Ukraine today, just as her grand-father did in his years as an employee of Nazi intelligence. It is not a “long ago question”, it is today’s reality. That’s why all should read Peter McFarlane’s “Family Ties” (Lorimer).
Part 2 of Zafar Bangash on Qatar
Jan. 8, 2025, 5:20 p.m.
Part 2 of Zafar Bangash on Qatar, America’s closest ally among Arab monarchs and partner in destruction of Syrian Republic.
Between the Lines for January 8, 2025
Jan. 8, 2025, 1:58 p.m.
On 4th Anniversary of January 6th Insurrection Democracy is on the Ropes; South Carolina Activists Protest Israeli Arms Maker Whose Weapons are Used in Gaza Genocide; Campaign Urges Biden to Publish Equal Rights Amendment Before Leaving Office.
The new cold war that the U.S. unleashed against China - Yanis Varoufakis
Jan. 8, 2025, 2:07 a.m.
Yanis Varoufakis is a former finance minister of Greece, university teacher, author in economics and technology, and engaged in European politics. A video of this candid and fact filled talk before a Chinese audience has recently surfaced.
How did China, on the flimsiest of pretexts, end up in the crosshairs of both Biden and Trump? Varoufakis reveals the related danger to the U.S. financial system that apparently is so serious that this new Cold War might even turn into a shooting war.
The video of this talk was recorded just before the U.S. November 2024 elections, and it is 12 precious minutes longer than this radio program. I highly recommend you find it on YouTube under the title “The new cold war that the United States unleashed against China - Yanis Varoufakis”.
DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: Nov. 13, 2024
The new cold war that the U.S. unleashed against China - Yanis Varoufakis
Jan. 8, 2025, 2 a.m.
Yanis Varoufakis is a former finance minister of Greece, university teacher, author in economics and technology, and engaged in European politics. A video of this candid and fact filled talk before a Chinese audience has recently surfaced.
How did China, on the flimsiest of pretexts, end up in the crosshairs of both Biden and Trump? Varoufakis reveals the related danger to the U.S. financial system that apparently is so serious that this new Cold War might even turn into a shooting war.
The video of this talk was recorded just before the U.S. November 2024 elections, and it is 12 precious minutes longer than this radio program. I highly recommend you find it on YouTube under the title “The new cold war that the United States unleashed against China - Yanis Varoufakis”.
DATE OF FIRST PUBLICATION: Nov. 13, 2024
2025: New Year, No Fear! Defeat Trump/MAGA Fascism & Prepare For Revolution!
Jan. 7, 2025, 11:59 p.m.
What does it mean to defeat this Trump/MAGA fascism? (excerpt from Bob Avakian REVOLUTION 111). Revcom Corps for the Emancipation of Humanity launch resistance to Trump/MAGA fascism, calling on millions to join. New Year, No Fear! — New Year's Eve in Los Angeles. A Call to protest on January 20, Trump's Inauguration Day. Sunsara Taylor on the revolutionary leadership of Bob Avakian. Why have you never given up on revolution? Bob Avakian Answers (excerpt from The Bob Avakian Interviews, 2022).
Jan. 7, 2025, 11:10 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
John Platt: In Search of The Ivory-Billed Woodpecker (re-broadcast)
Jan. 7, 2025, 9:38 p.m.
When you visit the World Wildlife Fund’s list of critically endangered species, the first animals named are large, beloved mammals like the African Forest Elephant and the Eastern Lowland Gorilla. While these majestic creatures tug at our heartstrings, there are also a lot of smaller, more unsung organisms that are in grave risk of extinction, like the lowly freshwater mussel. This week on Sea Change Radio, we speak to environmental writer, John Platt, the editor of The Revelator to talk about some of the less glamorous animals that have recently been declared extinct or are on the brink of extinction. First, we take a deep dive into the plight of the ivory-billed woodpecker, a regal swamp-dwelling bird whose demise may or may not have been premature. Then we discuss why Hawaii is referred to by some naturalists as the extinction capital of the world, and look at the ethical quandaries presented by the emerging field of resurrection biology, also known as de-extinction.
Episode 306 - Another train wreck, now with penis nipples
Jan. 7, 2025, 2:18 a.m.
Lots of laughs as the gremlins just tore us apart! Tune in for more laughs LIVE every other friday at 7pm central, 8pm eastern at www.chiampa.org
San Francisco Drag Laureate D’Arcy Drollinger
Jan. 7, 2025, 1:57 a.m.
We’re kicking off 2025 with a feature we first aired last July from the Mecca of genuine fabulousness:
Correspondent Eric Jansen chats with the world’s first Drag Laureate, San Francisco’s D’Arcy Drollinger.
The wide-ranging conversation includes discussion of the onslaught of drag persecution in the U.S.
culture wars, and comments from San Francisco Mayor London Breed, along with some of D’Arcy’s
stand-up routine at Oasis, the drag- and trans-friendly nightspot he created, and inspirational words from “Sexitude”, the self-affirming dance classes he leads.
All that and more this week when you discover “This Way Out”.
[www.outinthebay.org; www.darcydrollinger.com; www.sfoasis.com]
NOTE: The “NewsWrap” crew will return next week on the This Way Out program of 13 January 2025.
Episode 602: Pernicious Wicked Weeds Are Among Us
Jan. 6, 2025, 10:34 p.m.
SUDS Episode – Dive into a tasting of Wicked Weed's intriguing lineup. From the classic Pernicious IPA to the tropical Dr. Dank Pineapple Dream, it's a rollercoaster of hops, flavors, and a few surprises. We dissect the evolution of Wicked Weed post-AB InBev acquisition and ponder the future of craft beer. Tune in for a lively discussion filled with nostalgia, laughter, and a touch of sarcasm. Mostly sarcasm, mostly.
Jan. 6, 2025, 7:39 p.m.
Kyle and Eric are joined by art aficionado Rae to dive into the surprisingly dramatic world of Gilbert Stuart’s portraiture—yes, the guy behind that George Washington portrait you see everywhere. They uncover the juicy details behind Stuart’s creative genius (and financial chaos), the careful crafting of Washington’s image to fit America’s budding identity, and even some macabre tidbits about grave robbing in the name of art.
But that's not all—this episode introduces the very first POTUS Rating Scale, where the hosts boldly rank the presidents, starting with Washington. Spoiler alert: the father of our country sets the bar pretty high, but does get a perfect score?
With plenty of banter and unexpected twists, the conversation wraps up by celebrating the enduring legacy of art, leadership, and why Washington’s face deserves all the glory (and maybe even some shade).
Jan. 6, 2025, 7:33 p.m.
Kyle and Eric dive into some of the most intriguing—and often overlooked—moments of early American history. They explore the State of Franklin, a rogue attempt at statehood that lasted four tumultuous years, the Yazoo land scandal that redefined political corruption, and the Jay Treaty, a deeply unpopular but pivotal step in repairing U.S.-British relations after the Revolutionary War.
Along the way, they unravel the complexities of economic recovery, the cultural dynamics of post-Revolution diplomacy, and the messy politics of a fledgling nation finding its footing. From shady land deals to tense trade negotiations, this episode is packed with scandal, strategy, and the seeds of modern governance.
Grab your powdered wig and get ready to geek out. It’s history, but with more sass and way fewer boring textbooks.
Jan. 6, 2025, 7:23 p.m.
What do counterfeiting scandals, the Coinage Act, and George Washington’s tricky dance with the French Revolution have in common? They’re all shaping up to be the juiciest parts of this episode! Kyle and Eric dig into the early chaos of America’s currency crisis—when counterfeiters were thriving and the Coinage Act swooped in to save the day. But that’s just the beginning.
As the French Revolution exploded across the Atlantic, Washington was stuck between a guillotine and a hard place. Should America back its French allies or stay out of the fray? His decision not to support the French revolutionists redefined America’s foreign policy forever and solidified the U.S.-British relationship—though not without drama.
With plenty of insights and eye-opening history, Kyle and Eric prove there’s more to Washington than just wooden teeth and cherry trees. Hit play and let’s make history fun again!
The Appalachian Sunday Morning with Danny Hensley
Jan. 6, 2025, 1:25 p.m.
Jan. 6, 2025, 10:12 a.m.
She gave this passionate speech in Dublin in 2017, upon the 80th anniversary of the bombing of Guernica in 1937 in the Basque region of Spain. She speaks of the increase of fascism, of fascism as de-humanization, Muslims as the new scapegoats, the political origins and philosophies of republicanism vs nationalism, and populist fascist Donald Trump. She warns that fascism is leading the world towards a World War III.
If Music Could Talk - Jan 5 2025
Jan. 6, 2025, 6:19 a.m.