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The Shortwave Report 04/26/13 Listen Globally!
April 25, 2013, 7:28 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. Radio Deutsche-Welle, NHK World Radio Japan, the Voice of Russia, Radio Havana Cuba, and Spanish National Radio.
Rochester Indymedia Radio Interviews Sarah Ahmed
April 25, 2013, 6:31 p.m.
IMF/G20/World Bank protest wrapup by WSQT Radio
April 25, 2013, 2:49 p.m.
The Spring Meetings of the IMF and the World Bank were marked this year by the largest protests against them since
at least 2004, when thousands marched against them the day before a massive women's rights rally. This year, the G20 met in DC the day before the IMF met, inspiring protesters to use a three-headed dragon puppet as their mascot and theme.
On Friday, the 19th of April, protesters marched on the Mayflower Hotel, a notorious nest of IMF and World Bank delegates that has been stormed in past meetings. This time police expected that line of attack, and this first
of four attempts to enter the Mayflower failed. Protesters then marched on the checkpoints outside the IMF
itself and heckled delegates leaving the Meeting site.
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Saturday, the 20th of April began with nearly 1,000 Ethiopians in front of the IMF protesting against IMF funding
of human rights abuses against their country. In nearby Farragut Square were over 1,000 labor and union activists
led by National Nurses United. Originally they were going to assemble across from the World Bank in Murrow Park, but police used the Boston bombings as an excuse to "ask" them not to. Unlike the Ethiopians, they agreed. The unions marched from Farragut to the US Treasury, blocking 15th st in a protest still timed to cooincide withe IMF meetings
as they too demanded an end to austerity, in this case inside the US. They demanded a "Robin Hood tax," a 1% tax on
all Wall Street finanical transactions to save funding for social programs.
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What the Tea Party and their sequester are doing here, the IMF and World Bank are trying to do to Greece, Portugal,
Spain, and to countries all over the Global South, and people have had enough.
Local anarchists, Occupy activists, and pro-Earth activists broke away from 15th st and marched on the IMF meetings, using a "chariot" bearing the King of the Banks and pulled by activists dressed as slaves to charge the checkpoint gate. The chariot was made from a shopping cart, carried both the King and a local activist on hunger strike against API, and everyone pulling it was dressed in jail stripes and named for a country exploited by the IMF, the World Bank, and the G20. Behind them followed the three-headed dragon. Here's what things sounded like when the chariot charge set off a pushing match with the cops:
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Then the police suddenly counterattacked with pushing and shoving, but with inconclusive results:
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That fighting was inconclusive, and protesters spent the next hour heckling delegates on their way in or out of
the meetings.
That night, protesters set out again, and managed to storm the Capitol Hilton and the St Regis, both hotels housing IMF delegates. There was a spectacular video shot from inside the Hilton, with one of the dragons' heads poking under the doorway. Here's what things sounded like as protesters charged into the Hilton:
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Three attempt to storm the Mayflower didn't work, again because that place has been hit too many times and
expected it. None the less, the final score was disruption three times at the Mayflower that night, plus the
Capitol Hilton and the St Regis stormed by protesters. The St Regis was a special case, as protesters had three
time had to clear the streets to allow fire trucks to pass. The third time around morphed into a charge from the sidewalk across 16th st to the St Regis, with another sucessful entry!
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The following day, the 21st of April, the World Bank was meeting, and the three-headed dragon was back. This time,
activists smashed the dragon to pieces while explaining that the three heads are the IMF, the World Bank, and the G20. They said the same fate awaits these institutions themselves:
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That's right: with the uprisings growing in places like Greece, and the bankers calling Portugal, Ireland, Greece, and Spain "PIGS" for public resistance to their demands, the days of the neoliberal bankers are numbered!
April 25, 2013, 12:33 p.m.
Amory B. Lovins and Edward Lucas discuss how bold solutions for the new energy era is akin to reinventing fire. Dr. Amory B. Lovins is co-founder, Chairman and Chief Scientist of Rocky Mountain Institute. Edward Lucas is International Editor of The Economist.
Does TV Help Make Americans Passive and Accepting of Authority?
Bruce E. Levine, a clinical psychologist and author, discusses how TV makes Americans passive and accepting of authority. He talks with Scott Horton about the mental health issues and social isolation caused by watching television and how the corporate state has essentially colonized Americans who as a result cannot effect political change.
Music includes Graham Nash and James Raymond - Almost Gone, Bob Marley & The Wailers - War, Woody Guthrie - Jesus Christ, Makana - We Are The Many, Chris Brown and Kate Fenner - Resist War, David Rovics - Operation Iraqi Liberation, Brian Wilson - Gone Gone Gone, Terry Gangstad - Theatre of the Whine, Temptations - Ball Of Confusion (That's What The World Is Today), Earth Wind & Fire - Boogie Wonderland, Beatles - All You Need Is Love, Emmanuel Rodriguez - Midnight in Ethiopia
April 25, 2013, 12:17 p.m.
One hour sample of the weekly radio broadcast 10pm-2am central time from KABF 88.3 FM Little Rock, Arkansas. Full details on the international works of Rural War Room on Facebook, Blogspot, Youtube, Twitter, Soundcloud, Reverb Nation, Google + http://www.RuralWarRoom.com
Terrorists R US: A Conversation with Stephen Lendman
April 25, 2013, 12:09 p.m.
This episode of the Global research News Hour sees Host Michael Welch and fellow broadcaster Stephen Lendman examine the Boston Marathon Bombing tragedy, the Canadian arrests of two suspected Al Qaeda operatives and the draconian measures and legislation ushered in in their wake. As well, they explore chemical weapons as a war pre-text in Syria, the threat from North Korea and what's behind efforts to dispute the recent Venezuelan election results.
Bilderberg Nazi Connections Briefing 2013 - Tony Gosling
April 25, 2013, 11:59 a.m.
http://www.themindrenewed.com/interviews/163-int-14
April 25, 2013, 11:47 a.m.
One hour sample of the weekly radio broadcast 10pm-2am central time from KABF 88.3 FM Little Rock, Arkansas. Full details on the international works of Rural War Room on Facebook, Blogspot, Youtube, Twitter, Soundcloud, Reverb Nation, Google + http://www.RuralWarRoom.com
Cutting corners on safety to blame for death of worker
April 25, 2013, 9:42 a.m.
In 2009, Sam Fitzpatrick was crushed to death by a huge boulder at a construction site north of Powell River, B.C. Samâs father Brian Fitzpatrick says the Kiewit construction company was to blame for its unsafe practices. He says that Canada should hold companies criminally responsible in cases like this.
Transmissions From Satellite SOB
April 25, 2013, 2:41 a.m.
Had a blast subbing for DJ Sonrisa on Transmissions From Satellite 973â¦enjoyâ¦
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Preliminary thoughts on Canada's 'Via Plot'
April 25, 2013, 12:28 a.m.
Zafar Bangash gives initial thoughts on the unfolding "Via terror plot" in Canada.
April 24, 2013, 9:57 p.m.
Canadians have been getting poorer for a long time. Murray Dobbin makes the connection between the growth of corporate power and the strain placed on workers and families.
Arrests of undocumented workers not entertainment
April 24, 2013, 9:08 p.m.
On March 13, Canada Border Services agents brought a TV crew with them when they raided a construction site in Vancouver and arrested several undocumented workers. Lawyer Zool Suleman is representing some of the men. He describes what happened on that day and outlines the issues he thinks need to be examined.
April 24, 2013, 8:48 p.m.
The Immigration Matters in Canada Coalition is a grassroots, non-partisan group that advocates on a range of issues affecting immigrants and refugees. The coalition is concerned about the two-year ban on parents and grandparents being sponsored to immigrate to Canada. Contact the coalition at imincanadacoalition@gmail.com.
Palestinian solidarity group banned at University of Manitoba
April 24, 2013, 8:09 p.m.
The University of Manitoba Students' Union has banned the campus group Students Against Israeli Apartheid from operating in the student union's space and revoked its student group status. UMSU's resolution states that 'most Jewish and Israeli members of UMSU are Zionists' and that as Zionists they are 'a group of persons with national characteristics' and are therefore being discriminated against by the activities of Students Against Israeli Apartheid. There's more information at seriouslyfreespeech.ca and wcaia.ca.
April 24, 2013, 7:11 p.m.
tons of new music for you all tonight...a lot of which i didn't have time to get to last week. we will hear new stuff from aurelio voltaire, :wumpscut:, blind faith & envy, torul, counterfeit i, snog, hope estheim, sleetgrout, and rebentisch!
but let's start the show out with two amazing bands i saw playing in philly this past weekend: killing joke and czar!
upcoming shows:
canary oh canary, mutwawa, and the gilmore guys on tuesday, april 30th @ fallout, richmond, va
project pitchfork, ayria, and brighter fires on monday, june 3rdf @ fallout, richmond, va
The Situation in Gaza - with Jim Manly
April 24, 2013, 6:34 p.m.
CBG delegate Jim Manly, a former Member of Parliament who travelled aboard the Estelle in order to break the siege of Gaza, explains how he became interested in the situation in Gaza, the boarding of the Estelle, and solidarity with Gaza today.
"What's New in Normal"
April 24, 2013, 6:22 p.m.
This RADIOLA! is dealing with what passes for reality.
April 24, 2013, 5:57 p.m.
One hour sample of the weekly radio broadcast 10pm-2am central time from KABF 88.3 FM Little Rock, Arkansas. Full details on the international works of Rural War Room on Facebook, Blogspot, Youtube, Twitter, Soundcloud, Reverb Nation, Google + http://www.RuralWarRoom.com
April 24, 2013, 5:29 p.m.
One hour sample of the weekly radio broadcast 10pm-2am central time from KABF 88.3 FM Little Rock, Arkansas. Full details on the international works of Rural War Room on Facebook, Blogspot, Youtube, Twitter, Soundcloud, Reverb Nation, Google + http://www.RuralWarRoom.com
Janie Rezner interviews Nancy Flanagan, National Board
April 24, 2013, 5:22 p.m.
Nancy is an educational writer and consultant,focusing on teacher leadership. She was 30 years in the classroom, teaching K-12 instrumental and vocal music and math. She E-mentored novice and alternative-certification teachers for 3 universities . .She is co-founder and in Executive Committee for the Network of Michigan Educations. And, co-created and piloted the innovative course: leading virtual communities in education. Nancy'y blog is "Teacher in a Strange Land." Google it for more information on Nancy's work as she discusses the challenging world of today facing dedicated and mostly women teachers
April 24, 2013, 5:18 p.m.
This week marks the 44th annual celebration of Earth Day, a global Initiative dedicated to environmental preservation. Today we celebrate Earth Day with a documentary special on the ecological consequences of the pending Keystone XL pipeline that would run from Canada to Mexico. This special program is guest-produced by PHIL ENGLAND of Climate Radio Monthly [ climateradio.org ].
April 24, 2013, 3:48 p.m.
Robert McChesney on Digital Disconnect
April 24, 2013, 2:19 p.m.
McChesney speaks about his new book, Digital Disconnect: How Capitalism is Turning Internet Against Democracy (New Press),explaining how the political economy has impacted the internet and punctured earlier illusions; how rather than empowering people, the corporate internet giants with their monopolies are collaborating with the government to know everything about our private lives while increasing their profit margins. He cites role of social media and demise of the traditional media, suggesting public investments be made to develop new, trained, internet journalists.
April 24, 2013, 12:41 p.m.
Rura - Intro
Cara Dillon - The Lass of Glenshee
Mudmen - Never Quit
Mary Jane Lamond/Wendy McIsaac - Keeping Up With Calum
Treacherous Orchestra - Sea of Okhotsk
Enter The Haggis - Balto
Salsa Celtica - Pa'l Rumberos
Harv - Grythytttehyl
Merry Hell - The Gentle Man
Beoga - Hay Days
Traveler - Celtica
Dom Duff - Buan Yann Buan
Between the Lines' for the Week Ending May 3, 2013
April 24, 2013, 11:37 a.m.
Sister of 9/11 Victim Urges Nonviolent Response to Boston Marathon Bombing U.S. Senate's Failure to Pass Universal Gun Background Check Moves Battle to 2014 Election Campaign; Bill McKibben accepting the Gandhi Peace Award
Rochester Indymedia Radio Interviews Kathy Kelly
April 24, 2013, 9:46 a.m.
Arrest Tooth Decay & Remineralize Teeth
April 24, 2013, 7:51 a.m.
Dr. Phil Mollica , MS, DMD, NMD. He is Professor Emeritus from the Departments of Dentistry and Integrative Medicine at Capital University of Integrative Medicine, Washington, D.C. He holds Ozone Therapy in Dentistry courses 25 to 30 times per year and is the director at Wellville Institute for Advanced Oxygen Studies.
Dr. Mollica explains that ozone is the only gas that carries a negative charge. Inflammation an infections are positively charged. When a decayed area is bathed in ozone gas it creates a negative charge in that area so that minerals in the body which carry a positive charge can be attracted to the area and re-mineralize the site of decay.
April 24, 2013, 6:35 a.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 11 PM to 1 AM. Stream the show @ www.wrir.org
LAFCO Worshop on Elk Grove's Proposed Expansion
April 23, 2013, 11:37 p.m.
A workshop held by Sacramento County LAFCo on Elk Grove;s proposed annexation of 12 square miles of environmentally sensitive land that is habitat to the Swainson's Hawk.