James McGreen: THE FUTURE OF ELECTRIC CARS?

McGreen and friends built a prototype for an electric vehicle that is not a car, that is not yet in mass production, that is assembled from parts used by early VW, electronics from Silicon Valley, lithium batteries from China, and a motor invented by Nicola Tesla in the 1890s. A vehicle design that raises an important question about the future of electric transport. Is the automobile as we know it really the only model for personal electric vehicles? Are there lighter, simpler solutions that use less power but might remain impossible if traffic is dominated by cars that weigh 3,000 lbs and more and shoot along at murderous speeds? McGreen, is the principal inventor of the Switch Vehicle, an electric three wheel motorcycle, an open crash cage design with up to four seats. Adaptable with a loading deck to carry equipment, or as many as 12 people for off road use, it is highway legal and easily reaches 55 miles per hour. The smallest available battery pack gives it a a range of about 50 miles.

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Turmoil in Egypt: The Myth of "People Power" and the REAL Revolution Needed

In the wake of the recent coup in Egypt and slaughter of hundreds by police assault, helicopter, sniper, and bulldozer attack, Raymond Lotta, provides background analysis and orientation for understanding what has been happening in Egypt and the real revolutionary alternative that's needed. Lotta is a political economist and advocate for Bob Avakian's new synthesis of communism. He writes for Revolution newspaper, is author of America in Decline and leads the website www.thisiscommunism.org.

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BikeSport 106

Sounds from the Hotter 'N Hell Hill Climb at Mt. Baldy, PB Creatives Phil Beckman

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Communist Feeding the People

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Bristol Hunt Saboteur "Hunting ban is being ignored"

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Azzam Alwash: Iraqi Environmentalist Pt. I

We are not very used to hearing good news about Iraq these days. Nor is there an abundance of feel good stories about the earth’s dwindling wetlands. So, when this week’s guest successfully launched an effort to restore the Mesopotamian marshlands in southern Iraq which had been drained, poisoned and burned under Saddam Hussein in the mid-nineties, it got a fair amount of attention. Azzam Alwash went about refilling these wetlands, once an abundant area for diverse wildlife, by gathering support in Iraq’s prickly political landscape and applying his own complex understanding of hydraulic engineering. The struggle is far from over, but given the heroic actions he has taken, it’s no surprise Dr. Alwash is the most recent winner of the Goldman Prize, the environmental equivalent of the Oscars – and this week’s guest on Sea Change Radio.

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KR Weekly News In Review 20 Aug. 2013

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The Haunted Ballroom

I have been looking for a set with depth but a brief surface charge, and at the end of a long set of rare soul and dark politics and Beatle covers, these Billie Holiday classics opened up such a world for me. Using some ghostly covers buried in echo, I found my dream ballroom. And it's just long enough.

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worldbeatcanada radio august 23 2013

Revolution is go-Gogol Bordello,Reptile Orchestra,Jaga Jazzist,Kinnie Starr,Cat Empire&more! worldbeatcanada!

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The Toronto Hearings on 9/11: Uncovering Ten Years of Deception

During the month of August and leading into the anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks, the Global Research News Hour presents a series of speeches challenging the government account of the 9/11 narrative. These speeches were presented at Toronto's Ryerson University as part of a tenth anniversary review of the attacks.

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Save our Skatepark/Southbank/Society! + No Dash For Gas protest campers + Anti-fascism organising against London EDL

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Good News! (Positive, Uplifting Stories)

Although the voices are many that claim the world's end is imminent, and scandal and sleaze fill the pages of most every newspaper, it is important to celebrate the good, rejoice in the positive, and recognize those that are making a difference to society in any way that they can. Today we celebrate the stories of three young people whose stories are both uplifting and inspirational. Listen and learn about a brave anti-GMO activist taking on an aggressive news anchor, an 11 year old devoting his summer to raise money for tornado victims, and a Texas youngster who credits the video game 'Mario Kart' for helping him save the lives of his brother and Grandmother! Enjoy! Subscribe to the Smells Like Human Spirit Podcast on iTunes, follow us on Twitter @smellslikepod and 'like' our Facebook page at FB.com/SmellsLikeHumanSpirit for more great shows and news!

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DEA Agent Talks the War on Drugs + more

Michael Levine is a best-selling author, radio show host and 25 year veteran of the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). He joins Guy Evans for Episode 84 of the Smells Like Human Spirit Podcast to discuss the War on Drugs, what effective policing of drugs could look like, his role as an undercover agent, and more. Later in the show, we take a look at Abby Martin's recent takedown of Rachel Maddow, and Kenny Fuentes drops by to discuss Breaking Bad. Enjoy! Subscribe to the Smells Like Human Spirit Podcast on iTunes, follow us on Twitter @smellslikepod and 'like' our Facebook page at FB.com/SmellsLikeHumanSpirit for more great shows and news!

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Mellow Madness August 2013

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International Psych and Soul w/ Jae-Young

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Fifth Anniversary - the Free Gaza Voyages

A March 2013 presentation in Seattle, WA by Berlin & Dr. Deinst after the publication of Freedom Sailors etc., the story of the Free Gaza Movement's attempts and successes to sail unfettered into the port of Gaza City.

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Manning's mea culpa + more global LGBT news

Will whistleblower Bradley Manning’s explanatory mea culpa mitigate his prison time? A musical "Rainbow (more than a) Minute" celebrates Minnesota and Rhode Island marriage equality; a U.S. evangelical is charged with Ugandan crimes against humanity, Prop 8 is propelled to the 9th circle of hell, German Evangelicals marry unionized same-gender couples, a Russian TV anchor is fired for coming out on the air, a WWE Superstar pins the closet, and more LGBT news.

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#285 -- The Costs of Empire, Part 1

A brilliant, witty speech by MICHAEL PARENTI, delivered in 1994. In Part 1, Parenti argues that the US is an imperial power. The goal of this empire is not national glory but rather increasing the profits of the Fortune 500. He shows how "neoimperialism" has replaced "direct-rule" imperialism, how empires cannibalize the republics from which they sprang, and how imperialism is a matter of class politics more than national politics. With many examples from recent US history. Introduction by KD.

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08-18-13 Live Guest Kristen DiAngelo from the American Courtesans documentary

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The Other Black Music Aug. 18, 2013

Broadcasting from WRIR-LP 97.3 FM and www.wrir.org in Richmond, Virginia USA. "The Other Black Music" broadcast Black music ignored by other Richmond stations. Soul, Zydeco, Funk, Afro-Pop, Blues and more. Every other Sunday 3-5pm EST

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The Stuph File Program - Episode #0209

An eclectic collection of interviews and odd news designed to entertain

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A Tribute to Chet Baker, Part 1; Aug. 18, 2013; Set #1

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A Tribute to Chet Baker, Part 1; Aug. 18, 2013; Set #2

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These Hearts and Wires

"This show is 110% … one of the most consistently awesome programs we have come across." The Sunrise Ocean Bender sets sail every Monday morning, 1 – 3 a.m. on WRIR lp 97.3 FM, to find something for your ears, and something for your head … From psych to prog to pop and whatever tributary we can find on the way … and right back around again. There might be a map, but the destination is up for grabs. If it all goes right, we may just get lost. Meet me at the muster station … it might be a long week. mratavist.wordpress.com *_* wrir.org

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Springing Into Action!

Evening all, Enzo here from Tuesday nights POP Goes The World show. Carl went out of town for the weekend and needed someone to come in and cover his show, so I sprang into action (as you can see)!

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Art emphasizing migrant voices & organizing for a more just world

Interested in Publication? Care about dissemination of marginalized voices? Care about creating works that advocate for political agency? Migrant Matters Radio audio-captured a June 12th presentation by independent grassroots artists Leila Pourtavaf, Agata Mrozowsk, and Mary Tremonte. Leila Pourtavaf and Agata Mrozowsk, artists-in-residence with the Ontario College of Art and Design (OCAD) University's Public Action Thematic Residency, talk about their current art project which focuses on recent immigration policies in Canada and migrant justice organizing. Mary Tremonte is co-facilitator of Public Action with Shannon Gerard, and, as an artist with the Just Seeds Artists’ Cooperative, she presents the Justseeds Migration Now! portfolio. Learn more about Just Seeds and their many print and design projects here: http://justseeds.org/

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March on Washington, Women's Equality Day, Edward Snowden

A new campaign to thank Edward Snowden, plus reflecting on the March on Washington, and upcoming women's rights mobilizations.

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De Pod 2013-08-17

Nachrichten Kommentar von Australien

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08.15.13 Umberto, Machine Circuit

DMR 08 15 13 playlist Secret Chiefs 3 "The 4 (The Great Israqi Sun)"(show theme song) from the cd "Book of Horizons" (Web of Mimicry) The Master Musicians of Jajouka "The Middle of the Night" "Memories of My Father" from the cd "Apocalypse Across the Sky" Machine Circuit live in studio and interview select tracks from the dvd "Jma El Fna" directed by Hisham Mayet (Sublime Frequencies) Umberto live in studio

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Eddie Falcon: Vet, Rapper, Organizer, Anarchist

This week's show features a conversation Eddie Falcon. Eddie is a Chicano veteran of Iraq and Afghanistan wars who organizes withIraq Veterans Against The War performs revolutionary hip hop as Forty Thieves and is an anarchist. Over the hour, Eddie lays down his experiences and views of class, race, patriarchy and militarism. https://myspace.com/fortythievessf http://www.ivaw.org This show will stream at http://www.ashevillefm.org/the-final-straw from 3AM, August 19, 2013 for a week. This show will podcast at radio4all.net (link pending). Older archives of the show can be found at thefinalstrawradio.noblogs.org or by searching archive.org and radio4all.net for the show title. Criticism, Critique, Concerns?: email us at thefinalstrawradio( at)riseup( dot)net

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