Boston Freedom Rally

Coverage of the 38th annual Freedom Rally for Marijuana liberation.

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Cheeze Pleeze # 1108

Take 5 guys with a desire to record an album for their grandchildren and you got got our album profile this week as they're singing (or sweatin) to the oldies, some polka music that may be unintentionally suggestive (don't go there!) and we are blessed with the Lord of all Radios this week in the Limburger Lounge.

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Erica Mackie of GRID Alternatives on Solar For All Cancellation

According to the U.S. Energy Information Administration, 34 million households across America are energy insecure. The Solar for All program was set to provide funding to 60 entities that planned to create or expand existing low-income solar programs and would have enabled 900,000 households nationwide in disadvantaged communities to utilize solar energy to reduce their home energy bills. And yet, the current iteration of the EPA recently announced that the Solar for All Program's funding of $7 billion is being terminated. This week on Sea Change Radio - we speak to a solar executive whose organization has had its Solar for All funding rug pulled out from under it. Erica Mackie, the co-founder and co-CEO of the solar nonprofit, GRID Alternatives, joins the program to give us an overview of the services that her organization provides and to discuss the impact of the EPA’s recent decision.

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Sonic Café #453/He’s Wearing Velvet Pants

Sonic Café, the Black Crowes from there 2024 release Happiness Bastards, their first new album in 15 years. We’re glad the Crowes are back at it once again. So hey this is the Sonic Café, I’m Scott Clark and this is episode 453. This time the Sonic Café presents a music mix pulled from 56 years that includes Beck, the Propeller Heads, World Party, Sum 41 and of course many more, including a disco tune the Rock and roll Hall of fame included in there list of 500 songs that shaped rock and roll. Listen for Love To Love You, Donna Summer from 1976. We’ll spin it up around the bottom of the hour so you have time to pull out your mirror ball, ahh so you can have the full disco experience. Then comedian Jen Kirkman steps up to the mic, to explain how babies were raised in the 1970’s, funny stuff. Ohh and we’ll also have a guy freaking out at a drive thru in a thing called ...and then. So all that straight ahead from that little radio café way out here in the breathtaking Pacific Northwest. From 1969 here’s Wilson Pickett, and as always we’re the Sonic Café.

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Sonic Café #452/Rock of Ages

Sonic Café, that’s Brick + Mortar, assuring us that we are not alone, which is true because you’re in the Sonic Cafe, a place where you might just find true enlightenment, I’m Scott Clark and this is episode 452. This time the Sonic Café presents a really fun program pulled from 52 years. Listen for Cheryl K covering Money, off the Crazy Rich Asians Soundtrack, also great blues from JT Coldfire, listen for She’s Crazy. Plus music from Flunk, The Pretenders and much more, including Conan O’Brian asking Jack White about the amazing popularity of Seven Nation Army, it’s ahh enlightening. We’ve also got Neil deGrasse Tyson shining a light on the true meaning of AM and PM. Also lanother Sonic Café Believe it or Not explaining why there are no fat kids in Japan, and finally, near the bottom of the hour, another Sonic Café triple spin. This it’s a Rock of Age triple spin from the 1960’s with the Mamas and Poppas, Buffalo Springfield and The Grass Roots, presented, ahh back to back to back. So pop in your air pods, crank the volume to eleven and achieve ahh true enlightenment. From 2018 here’s Kris Rodgers & the Dirty Gems, this is Every Little Crack and we’re the Sonic Café.

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John Hope Bryant Takes Us Inside the Mind of a Black Capitalist

Today’s guest is none other than John Hope Bryant—the leading mind of Black wealth in America. In the first half of the show, we discuss the ascension of Donald Trump to the presidency and the implications of his second term on the wealth of Black Americans. In the second half of the show, we discuss the new normal for Black Americans and what things can and should be done to create meaningful financial inroads without the support of the political system.

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Walkuman Style #415

1. 88 Keys - Benny Zenn & Cazeaux O.S.L.O. 2. Still Lives Through - Little Brother 3. Locked In - David Bars 4. Still on the Marquee - Timbuktu & T.O. Huxtable feat. Moka Only 5. Work It Out - C-Red & Agent M 6. Wild Animal - J Swift feat. K-Natural and Akil The MC 7.Turkish Airlines - J Littles & Kong The Artisan 8. Writings on The Wall - Señor Kaos & Illastrate feat. Supastition and 4-IZE 9. The Colours - John Robinson & BudaMunk 10.The Revolution Will Not Be Televised - Brian Jackson feat. Black Thought 11. Talkin' Hip Hop (instrumental) - Castle Money Beats 12. Culmination - Tranzformer & Big O feat. L.O.U. and P-Rawb/Decksterror 13. Kintsugi - LxVNDR & Uncle Fester 14. Come Right - Stylistic Murder feat. O.C. and DJ Danetic 15. Love To Perform - Es & Tony Weyez & Evendentlee 16. Not to be Defined - Lazarus feat. Rakim 17. Urban Chronicle - Kaydron w/ Jaxson 18. No Love Lost - AlumNY (Dynas, Kil Ripkin and Jah Freedom) feat. J-Live 19. Time Goes By - Genovese feat. Ali Vegas 20. Bars & BBQ - Shad 21. that time in brasil - Wun Two & dennisivnc

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Alex Carey: Corporations and Propaganda, Part TWO of TWO

This segment covers the little known role of the US Chamber of Commerce in the McCarthy witch hunts of post WWII. Carey also shows how the continued campaign against "Big Government" plays an important role in bringing Reagan to power. Also mentioned the famous secret memo by Lewis Powell, later Supreme Court Justice, that set in motion what Bill Moyers today calls "the revolt of the rich." Alex Carey said that the people of the US have been subjected to an unparalleled, expensive, 3/4 century long propaganda effort designed to expand corporate rights by undermining democracy and destroying the unions. Carey’s unique view of US history goes back to World War I and ends with the Reagan era. Alex Carey: Taking the Risk out of Democracy, Corporate Propaganda VS Freedom and Liberty, with a foreword by Noam Chomsky, was published by the University of Illinois Press in 1995. Produced in 1988

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Alex Carey: Corporations and Propaganda (ONE of TWO)

This is TUC Radio's all time most popular program. Those of you who used it know that it draws an amazing response. It's been almost two years since it was last sent out. Alex Carey wrote that the people of the US have been subjected to an unparalleled, expensive, 3/4 century long propaganda effort designed to expand corporate rights by undermining democracy and destroying the unions. The 20th century, he wrote, is marked by three historic developments: the growth of democracy via the expansion of the franchise, the growth of corporations, and the growth of propaganda to protect corporations from democracy. Carey’s unique view of US history goes back to World War I and ends with the Reagan era.

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The Appalachian Sunday Morning with Danny Hensley

The Appalachian Sunday Morning is a two hour all Gospel Music Radio program with radio station & program host Danny Hensley. The program is recorded live each Sunday morning while being broadcast on 91.7 FM Community radio and streamed world wide on www.sbbradio.org. This program is uploaded to SoundCloud, RSS.com, radio4all, Podbean and iTunes to mention a few.

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WINGS #24-95 Beijing Plus 5

 The third and final episode of our retrospective on the UN 4th World Conference on Women covers the 5-year review of the Beijing Declaration and Platform for Action that states parties signed in 1995 in Beijing. The event held in June 2000 at UN headquarters in New York was intended to cover what progress women had made on those issues since 1995.    The most hotly contested issue was sexual rights. Existing compromise language, paragraph 96 in the original document, says women have the right to control their own sexuality. In this program, you'll hear fierce objections by right-wing US organizers and delegates from Catholic and Muslim-oriented countries, but also a defence by the European Union bloc. Canada argued for the language to be expanded to explicitly include "sexual orientation." New Zealand considered sexual orientation to be covered under a clause worded as "other status."    The G77 was somewhat split on sexual rights, but came out strongly on the issue that women in the world had become poorer over the past 5 years - attributed largely to globalization and national debts.    According to sociologist Jacqueline Skyles, the agreement signed at the end of this meeting was "almost a miracle." 

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Ambiance Congo: September 21, 2025

Congolese popular music.

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RAVENeugene.org Benefit

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September 21, 2025: A spell cast in rhythm & reverie

Sly & Robbie, the producers; a wonderful new collaboration between England's Balimaya Project and musicians from Colombia's Pacific region; Bio Ritmo, salsa celebrities in Colombia, play a hometown gig on Thursday; three songs from the great new album by Orchestra Gold; new Ethiopian sounds from Mulatu Astatke, Meklit, Yalla Miku, Trio Kazanchis + 1 and Trio Mokili

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From Smog To Ozone Warming

Driving around in a death trap? Fossil smog is killing almost 100,000 Americans a year. From UCL and University of Birmingham, Dr. Karn Vohra on the real cost of gas and oil in the USA. Few of us could name the third biggest greenhouse gas. The ins-and-outs of ozone and global warming with Professor Bill Collins from University of Reading. Plus: the hot state of Pakistan with Adjit Najam and a new climate song "Hot Nights".

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Recognition of Palestine is Not Enough

The decision by certain Western governments to formally recognize Palestine as a state while continuing to trade and arm the genocidal entity that is actively slaughtering Palestinians from Gaza to Jenin can only be described as a grotesque whitewash of an ongoing crime against humanity.

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AI’s Hidden Flaws

Yuri Cataldo, Founding Partner at Athenian Capital, AI Research Scientist at Autodesk, and Senior Fellow at The Digital Economist, returns to unpack AI agents’ hidden dangers and opportunities. From exploiting chatbots for free flights to corporate liabilities in cases like Microsoft’s Tay, Yuri dives into AI vulnerabilities, the rush to adopt without safeguards, and human-centric policy at The Digital Economist. He shares his blockchain-digital currency work and previews his upcoming paper. Whether you’re in AI, blockchain, or policy, this episode reveals the risks and ethics shaping tech’s future.

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AI Art Explosion

'Colorful Carl' Cleanthes, artist and advocate, returns to share his vibrant world of NFTs, live streams, and AI-driven art. Carl explores how AI LoRa models amplify his creative process, champions artists’ rights through the Graphic Artists Guild, and reveals blockchain’s power to ensure authenticity in a generative AI era. Whether you’re an artist, NFT creator, or AI curious, this episode unlocks the future of digital art. Ready to color your crypto world? This one’s for you.

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Unlocking Capital

Billy Sebell, Executive Director of XDC Network, shares his path from manufacturing and receivable financing to blockchain innovation. In this episode, he breaks down how XDC tokenizes RWAs for efficient trade finance, the Genius Act’s boost to stablecoins, and why regulatory clarity is unlocking capital for businesses. Billy discusses XDC’s ecosystem, from private credit to global trade, and the future of on-chain assets. Whether you’re in finance, manufacturing, or crypto, this episode reveals blockchain’s real-world power.

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Stablecoins Unleashed

Matt Walsh, Founding Partner at Castle Island Ventures, dives into the explosive world of stablecoins and their pivotal role in blockchain’s future. From his early days with Fidelity’s crypto pioneers to backing cutting-edge startups, Matt unpacks why stablecoins power 70% of crypto transactions, the impact of the Clarity Act, and how regulatory clarity is fueling innovation. He also shares VC wisdom for founders and why Boston’s blockchain scene is a hotbed for disruption. Whether you’re a startup founder or crypto enthusiast, this episode is your guide to stablecoins and the regulatory wave reshaping the industry. Ready to ride crypto’s next wave? This one’s for you.

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Crypto as Cash

Joel Valenzuela, aka TheDesertLynx from Dash.org, shares how Dash is pioneering crypto as true digital cash—fast, private, and usable for everything from coffee to remittances. In this episode, we explore New Hampshire’s hidden crypto history, Dash’s evolution from Bitcoin’s roots, and how AI is turbocharging blockchain development for massive efficiency gains.Joel breaks down real-world crypto adoption, from merchant tools to AI workflows, and why it’s time to ditch fiat for everyday spends. Whether you’re a crypto user or just curious about digital money, this episode flips the script on how blockchain fits into daily life.

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Crypto’s Next Wave

Josh Deems, a crypto veteran with a decade in the game, takes us from Boston’s early Bitcoin days to leading the charge in staking infrastructure. In this episode, he unpacks the mechanics of non-custodial staking, its role in powering proof-of-stake blockchains, and hot trends like liquid staking and crypto ETPs. Josh also dives into regulatory wins, Boston’s slept-on crypto legacy, and how staking unlocks rewards for retail and institutional players alike. Whether you’re stacking tokens or just crypto-curious, this episode is your key to understanding blockchain’s backbone.

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Sept 22 - "Empowering Native Entrepreneurs: The Vision Behind the American Indian Expo with Tracy Stanhoff"

Today our guest is Tracy Stanhoff, President of the American Indian Chamber of Commerce of California and a proud member of the Prairie Band Potawatomi Nation. A former Tribal Chairwoman and founder of AD PRO, she brings over 30 years of experience in marketing, leadership, and Indigenous advocacy. Tracy is committed to advancing economic opportunities for Native communities. She joins us to talk about the 2025 American Indian Expo, July 13–15, a powerful gathering celebrating Native business, culture, and innovation. ABOUT THE CHAMBER ️ Mission & History Founded in 1995/1996, the AICCC is a tribally‑centered, business‑leader nonprofit based in Los Angeles. Its mission is to empower American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian entrepreneurs by providing education, mentoring, advocacy, and networking, fostering economic self‑sufficiency and cultural empowerment through business ownership.  Key Programs & Services Monthly Meetings & Webinars offer technical training, procurement readiness, and networking . The APEX Accelerator supports business readiness through targeted coaching and advocacy for supplier diversity.  Signature Events Annual EXPO (July 13–15, 2025) A 2½‑day flagship event with tribal‑leader summits, plenary sessions, networking, one‑on‑one procurement opportunities, and a Junior Youth EXPO for Native youth. Native American Heritage Month Luncheon (Nov) Featuring the Warrior Awards and scholarship presentations. Fall Entrepreneurial Summits Focused on entrepreneurship and procurement education—like the recent one at Enterprise Rancheria in 2024. 欄 Impact & Influence Acts as a bridge between tribal enterprises, Native entrepreneurs, corporations, and government, ensuring inclusion in supply chains and national policy. Provides career networking, mentorship, internships, and scholarships for Native students and professionals, connecting them with industry leaders.  Scale & Funding A 501(c)(6) nonprofit headquartered in Los Angeles (EIN 95‑4552148), led by Principal Officer Tracy Stanhoff. Annual revenue (~$520k in 2022) covers programming, staff, events, scholarships, and technical support projects. ✅ In Summary The AICCC strengthens Native entrepreneurship through high-impact events, ongoing programming, and strategic advocacy, while cultivating youth leadership and expanding corporate and government partnerships. CONTACT EMAIL: EVENTS@AICCAL.ORG PHONE: 714-898-6364

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Upbeat Music Hour Show 279

Golden oldies (60s, 70s, 80s, 90s)

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Episode 258 September 21 2025 A swingin' hour of vintage music and hot sounds

This week Backbeat's got country from the Maddox Bros., Carl smith and The Prairie Ramblers, rockin' blues from Slim Harpo and Wild Bill Moore, African calypso, gospel harmony, new music from the eclectic Ottawa band Hey Wow! and the Bill King Trio

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Indigenous in Music with Larry K and Nathan Cunningham in our Spotlight Interview (Country) Hr 2

Indigenous in Music with Larry K and Nathan Cunningham in our Spotlight Interview (Country) Welcome to Indigenous in Music with Larry K, On today’s show, we welcome from Alberta, Cree country singer-songwriter Nathan Cunningham, he's here to talk about his latest album, "Did It Anyway." Blending his signature mix of heartfelt storytelling and modern country flair, he's captured attention across Indigenous and Canadian music circles. Get ready for an insightful conversation! Nathan Cunningham is featured in our current issue of the SAY Magazine, read all about Nathan at our homepage at www.indigenousinmusicandarts.org/past-shows/nathan-cunningham. Enjoy music from Nathan Cunningham, Tracy Bone, Irv Lyons Jr, Samantha Crain, Boogey the Beat, Pj Vegas, Tippie, Stella Standingbear, Thiaguinho, Elisapie, Melody McArthur, Bryce Morin, Saulo Duarte, Pusso Passpusso, Bomba Estereo, Ozomatli Bluedog, Indian City, Mitchell Makoons, Sara Kae, Tribalistas, Marcelo D2, J. Pablo, Night Shield, Buggin Malone, Thea May Old Soul Rebel, Martha Redbone, Levi Platero, Hataalii, Logan Stats and much more. Visit us on our home page to learn about us and our programs at www.indigenousinmusicandarts.org, check into our Two Buffalo Studios and our SAY Magazine Library to find out all about our Artists and Entrepreneurs.

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Indigenous in Music with Larry K and Nathan Cunningham in our Spotlight Interview (Country) Hr 1

Indigenous in Music with Larry K and Nathan Cunningham in our Spotlight Interview (Country) Welcome to Indigenous in Music with Larry K, On today’s show, we welcome from Alberta, Cree country singer-songwriter Nathan Cunningham, he's here to talk about his latest album, "Did It Anyway." Blending his signature mix of heartfelt storytelling and modern country flair, he's captured attention across Indigenous and Canadian music circles. Get ready for an insightful conversation! Nathan Cunningham is featured in our current issue of the SAY Magazine, read all about Nathan at our homepage at www.indigenousinmusicandarts.org/past-shows/nathan-cunningham. Enjoy music from Nathan Cunningham, Tracy Bone, Irv Lyons Jr, Samantha Crain, Boogey the Beat, Pj Vegas, Tippie, Stella Standingbear, Thiaguinho, Elisapie, Melody McArthur, Bryce Morin, Saulo Duarte, Pusso Passpusso, Bomba Estereo, Ozomatli Bluedog, Indian City, Mitchell Makoons, Sara Kae, Tribalistas, Marcelo D2, J. Pablo, Night Shield, Buggin Malone, Thea May Old Soul Rebel, Martha Redbone, Levi Platero, Hataalii, Logan Stats and much more. Visit us on our home page to learn about us and our programs at www.indigenousinmusicandarts.org, check into our Two Buffalo Studios and our SAY Magazine Library to find out all about our Artists and Entrepreneurs.

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From The Trenches Radio for April 2013: Chicago School Closings, Jensen on "Arguing for our Lives"

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From The Trenches for May 2014: Journalist and author Jeremy Scahill speaks in Chicago

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TWIP-250921

In this compelling episode of *Downstream*, host Ash Sarkar sits down with historian **Rashid Khalidi**, author of *The Hundred Years’ War on Palestine* and the Edward Said Professor of Modern Arab Studies at Columbia University. Their conversation offers not just historical insight, but a piercing indictment of colonialism, propaganda, and the systems of occupation that continue to shape Palestinian life and global politics. Khalidi reframes the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as a **century-long colonial war**, not a symmetrical dispute between two equal sides. He traces its origins to the **Balfour Declaration of 1917**, when Britain—then the imperial power in Palestine—pledged support for a “national home for the Jewish people” in a land overwhelmingly populated by Palestinian Arabs. This act, Khalidi argues, was not a neutral gesture but a declaration of war against the indigenous population, laying the groundwork for decades of displacement and denial. The episode follows the structure of Khalidi’s book, which outlines six “declarations of war,” each marking a new phase of imperial aggression—from British colonialism to American complicity, from the **Nakba of 1948** to the ongoing siege of **Gaza**. Khalidi emphasizes that this is a **settler-colonial project**, backed by global superpowers, designed to erase one people and replace them with another. This framing helps explain why peace talks fail, why international law is ignored, and why Palestinian resistance endures. A key focus of the interview is **U.S. foreign policy**, which Khalidi critiques for shielding Israel from accountability while funding its military campaigns. He highlights the role of lobbying groups like **AIPAC**, which have entrenched bipartisan loyalty to Israeli interests and silenced dissent within Congress. From vetoing UN resolutions to enabling war crimes, the U.S. has played a central role in sustaining the occupation. Ash Sarkar also explores the role of **media and propaganda**, prompting Khalidi to expose how dominant narratives invert reality—portraying Palestinians as aggressors and Israeli violence as “self-defense.” This distortion, Khalidi explains, is the result of decades of manipulation and cultural erasure. He calls on journalists, educators, and activists to challenge these narratives and center Palestinian voices. The conversation turns to the **current crisis in Gaza**, where Israeli airstrikes have devastated civilian infrastructure and displaced thousands. Khalidi describes this as **collective punishment**, aimed at breaking Palestinian will. Without sustained international pressure, he warns, the violence will continue—and the cost will be measured in lives lost and futures stolen. Yet Khalidi also offers hope. He speaks of a growing global movement for **Palestinian liberation**, from student-led divestment campaigns to mass protests. He emphasizes that change will come not from governments, but from **grassroots resistance** and a new generation that refuses to be silent. The episode ends with a call to action: educate yourself, challenge the dominant narrative, and commit to justice. Because solidarity is not a slogan—it’s a moral obligation.

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