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James Phillips on US Responsibility for Honduras Crisis
July 10, 2019, 1:11 p.m.
Breaking through the mix of a national media blackout, James Phillips exposes the role that the Obama and Trump administrations, and Hillary Clinton, in particular, have played in the destabilization of Honduras, the coup against Pres. Miguel Zelaya in 2009, and the fraudulent elections of 2013 and 2017 that have helped maintain the corrupt regime the corrupt regimes of Porfirio Lobo (2010-2013) and Juan Orlando Hernandez (2013to the present) in power.
Phillips describes the actions taken by Zelaya, a businessman, to benefit the Honduran people, which led him to be seen as a traitor to his class by his fellow businessmen and his outreach to Cuba and to Hugo Chavez in Venezuela was more than the US would tolerate in what it considers its âbackyard.â When it comes to the Americas, Phillips points out, there is no fundamental difference between Democrats and Republicans.
Phillips traces the history between the two countries in which Honduras plays the role of a colony as well as a key staging ground for military activities in the Americas such as support for the Contras against the Sandinistas in Nicaragua.
From an economic standpoint, Honduras, a country, rich in natural resources, has been a serial victim of the extraction of those resources for the benefit of private and foreign investors which has been a major factor in the depressed state of the nationâs economy which feeds the very violence which has caused thousands of Hondurans to flee to the US where they have said whatever happens to them at the border is better than living in fear in their country
In the days before, after and during the 10th anniversary of the June 28, 2009 coup, there were major protests throughout the country which the US media largely ignored while, for example, NPR carried multiple stories about protests in Sudan as if what happens in that country some relevance to a US audience (which would have a hard time following either country on the map. JB)
And much more!
Jeff Blankfort on Iran, China, Hezbollah, Israel Occupied USG
July 10, 2019, 12:56 p.m.
I begin with a reference to Marianne Williamson calling out her fellow Democrat presidential aspirants for not talking about US responsibility for border migrant crisis and chide Bernie Sanders for not using the moment to expose Obama & Trump administration complicity in supporting the coup and fraudulent elections in Honduras.
I go from there to Iran, reporting on British marine seizure of Iranian oil tanker head to Syria and Iran threat to retaliate and from there to describing how Chinese oil tankers have found a way to fill their tankers with Iranian oil through a âdisappearing then reappearingâ operation.
Next, I report on Israelâs continuing propaganda war on Hezbollah, assisted by US media, and the application of sanctions on three members of Hezbollah, including two who serve in the Lebanese parliament by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the US Treasury.
I identify that office as an agency of the Israel government, pointing out that the present head of that office is an Israeli and that every key official that has served there is either an American or Israeli Zionist zealot.
I go from there to Nancy Pelosiâs capitulation to a caucus of reactionary Democrats and Republicans in the House, the Problem Solvers Caucus, in approving the Senate Bill on border funding which contains nothing to alleviate or improve inhuman conditions on the US border.
I finish by announcing an upcoming worldwide âLights for Liberty: A Vigil to End Human Concentration Campsâ on Friday, July 12 and where people from Mendocino Co. will be vigiling.
Between the Lines for July 10, 2019
July 10, 2019, 7:39 a.m.
Refugee Humanitarian Crisis at US-Mexico Border Linked to Climate Change; Corporate Lobbyists Ramp-up Effort to Stop Medicare For All; Broad Coalition Defeats Plan to Build Federal Prison on Former Mountaintop Removal Coal Site.
July 9, 2019, 9:15 p.m.
July 4 - Imagine a World Without America - Burn the Flag from Coast to Coast. In Washington DC: At 5pm on July 4th, Joey Johnson, along with Carl Dix and members of the Revolution Club and the National Revolution Tour burned an American flag within sight of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue, in opposition to Trump, his âSalute to Americaâ, and everything he and America stand for. At the US Mexico border in San Ysidro: The Los Angeles Revolution Club held an âImagine a world without Americaâ ceremony at 4 pm on July 4, at the border wall in San Ysidro. We'll get a report from Carl Dix, a representative of the Revolutionary Communist Party.
The Freeway 9 - This Fight Is Not Over!
The Stakes Are Great for All Those Who Hate This Regime, and Who Wish for a Better World
The trial in Los Angeles of two of the Freeway 9, arrested for protesting the fascist Trump/Pence regime and calling for massive nonviolent sustained mobilization to drive out this regime, just ended in a mistrial. A mistrial, in this instance, is a âhung juryâ that could not agree on any of the charges.
This was an important victory, bringing forward determination of some on the jury to refuse to convict these people of any crime. At the same time, this fight is not over.
We'll hear from the two defendants, Alex and Chantelle, on why they did what they did, and from Annie Day, from the Freeway 9 Defense Committee and The Bob Avakian Institute, on the context of the case and what the Defense Committee will be doing going forward.
Anne, A New Play, a unique play by Dutch playwrights Jessica Durlacher and Leon de Winter, reframes Anne's story through an unconventional lens. In this new adaptation, 13-year-old Anne Frank imagines her life as a young woman - safe in a post-war world. When she meets a publisher who expresses interest in her story, She looks back on the two years she spent hidden away with her family during the Nazi regime. We spoke with two of the actors, Ava Lalezarzadeh (Anne) and Rob Brownstein (Otto Frank), as well as director Eve Brandstein.
July 9, 2019, 8:36 p.m.
Eclectic modern jazz.
On American Orders, UK Pirates Capture Iranian Vessel Off Gibraltar
July 9, 2019, 8 p.m.
Gibraltar is a British Outpost, commanding the entrance/exit to the Mediterranean sea. It rightly belongs to Spain, but the British won't give it back. And they don't trust Spain to do their bidding at this strategic spot. But when the US commands, the UK obeys. So British marines took over an Iranian vessel, in complete violation of international law. Empires can't change their habits. Iran, Russia, China and other self-respecting states are no longer trifling in their response.
Mark Coleman on Mindfulness and Nature
July 9, 2019, 4:25 p.m.
The last time you went for a little walk around the neighborhood, did you take a few moments to drink in the natural beauty around you, even in the most unlikely of places, like a timid squirrel, a blossoming tree or a unique cloud formation or did you choose to zone out with a podcast, talk on the phone or text someone? This weekâs guest on Sea Change Radio wants you to try your best next time to be more attentive of your surroundings - and, who knows, it might just become a habit. We speak to author and nature meditation teacher, Mark Coleman, about his new book From Suffering To Peace, and the steps we can take to appreciate our environment in hopes that we can become happier, kinder and better stewards of our planet.
Rodolfo Gomez - A Walk in the Costa Rican Rain Forest
July 9, 2019, 3:39 p.m.
On the eastern slope of the Continental Divide, about an hourâs drive east of San Jose, Costa Rica, is the Rain Forest Aerial Tram, a tramway that travels through, above and below the rain forest canopy. The rain forest canopy is home to more diverse forms of flora and fauna than anywhere else in the known universe. Rodolfo Gomez, trained as an architect, has found his calling as a tour guide in Central America and specifically Costa Rica. My daughter Molly and I met with Rodolfo in the rain forest, near the aerial tram and recorded this program in April of 1995.
Originally Broadcast: June 20, 1995
July 9, 2019, 3:29 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
Jane Anne Morris: Defying Corporations, Defining Democracy
July 9, 2019, 11:43 a.m.
Long before the 2010 Supreme Court Decision in Citizens United ruled that corporations as persons are entitled by the U.S. Constitution to buy elections and run our government, Jane Anne Morris had written, spoken out, and campaigned on the decades long efforts of US corporations to use the Supreme Court to expand and solidify their power. She likens the US Supreme Court to the infamous unelected panels that today, in international trade, are empowered to overrule the laws of entire countries - even the size of Canada and China - when they are putting restrictions on corporate trade, or have the audacity to protect the environment and labor.
Jane Anne Morris was one of the principal members of the Program on Corporations, Law and Democracy (POCLAD.org), a think tank of about a dozen individuals, co-founded by Ward Morehouse and Richard Grossman just before the Rio Earth Summit in 1992.
Recorded one year before Citizens United this interview reflects Jane Anne Morris research of the previous decade. She was interviewed by Tom Lewiston on Network X in Seattle on January 10, 2009
A link to this interview on film is on <tucradio.org> Jane Anne Morris died on May 28th, 2019, in Madison, Wisconsin of ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. She was about to complete a book on the role of the US Supreme Court in dismantling democracy. We hope that someone will be able to put together her notes.
The Motherland Influence: July 7, 2019
July 9, 2019, 11:33 a.m.
African, Latin & Caribbean music
July 9, 2019, 11:28 a.m.
Congolese popular music.
Commentary on Hong Kong protests
July 8, 2019, 8:58 p.m.
Phil Taylor and Phil Conlon comment on the demonstrations in Hong Kong.
(Repeat) The 5G Revolution: Human Guinea Pigs in Big Telecom's Global Experiment
July 8, 2019, 8:37 p.m.
(Repeat broadcast of May 10, 2019)
This week's Global Research News Hour presents a review of some of the adverse health impacts associated with the new generation of Wireless networks, known as 5G. In the first half hour, Meg Sears PhD, Chair of Prevent Cancer Now, presents some of the solid peer-reviewed research on the known health risks of Wireless Technology that are being ignored or downplayed by Health Canada. In the second half hour, Patti Wood with the group Grassroots Environmental Education, talks about campaigns to warn the public about 5G, including the May 15th National Day of Action. Finally, we present an interview with Walt McGinnis, Victoria-based political activist, and citizen journalist, about some of the other little discussed aspects of this exotic technology. This last interview aired on the program Gorilla Radio on University of Victoria based CFUV 101.9FM hosed by Chris Cook.
(Repeat) Rwandan Genocide Revisited: Impunity for War Criminals that Serve Western Interests
July 8, 2019, 8:15 p.m.
(Repeat broadcast of April 12, 2019 episode)
On a week corresponding with the 25th anniversary of the start of the Rwandan genocide, the Global Research News Hour shines a light on research pointing to the under-examined crimes committed by the Tutsi-dominated Rwandan Patriotic Front before, during and after the infamous 100 day killing spree that claimed hundreds of thousands of African lives. Our guests include radio host and former International Criminal Tribunal on Rwanda investigator Phil Taylor, and the author of a recent book on the genocide detailing the RPF's involvement and complicity in mass murder: Judi Rever.
(Repeat) The War on Yugoslavia Twenty Years Later: NATO's First 'Humanitarian' War
July 8, 2019, 7:07 p.m.
(Repeat broadcast of March 22, 2019 episode)
This week's Global Research News Hour marks the 20th anniversary of NATO's 1999 bombing campaign against the former Yugoslavia with four expert interviews.
Professor Michel Chossudovsky Professor of Economics and Founder Director of Centre for Research on Globalization provides the geopolitical and economic background for the war.
Živadin JovanoviÄ, provides his insights into the NATO attacks as the Minister of Foreign Affairs for the Federation of Yugoslavia during that time.
James Bissett, a former Canadian Ambassador to Yugoslavia, explains his outspokenness against the war at the time and since, and outlines the new precedent it sets for the institutions of world order.
Scott Taylor, former soldier, journalist and current publisher/editor of Esprit de Corps magazine relays his observations of what he saw and experienced on the ground during the war, and his assessment of the 'independent' status of the 'liberated' Kosovo.
July 8, 2019, 7:05 p.m.
(1.) Pinnache - Moka Only
(2.) H.E.R. Love - Common ft. Daniel Caesar
(3.) Swoop - Pitch 92 ft. The Four Owls and Jazz T
(4.) Don't Get it Twisted - Josh Alias
(5.) Eye See Jesus - Dango Forlaine
(6.) Leaving You - Muneshine
(7.) Make It Happen - Glad2Mecha & Ill Treats ft. Grand Puba
(8.) Windows Down - The Good People ft. Tash
(9.) La Guinda - The Deli, Jansport J & Es-K ft. Slim Jeff & Wezt MAAD
(10.) Immaculate (remix) - Ol' Burger Beats ft. ScienZe and DJ Chali
(11.) Voodoo - Mark Ski ft. J57 and Blame One
(12.) Holdin' You Down - Last Jazz Club ft. Still Waters
(13.) I Don't Write (*album and Whatevski Chill remix) - Touch & The Dirty Sample
(14.) Ga$ Station Gucci Belt - Murs
(15.) Nod Champa - Live Percenters
(16.) Creep Wit Me - Black Moon
(17.) Inside My Head - Sultan Mir
(18.) Daily Bread (Morning and Afternoon Shift) - Obatron
July 8, 2019, 6:41 p.m.
(Repeat broadcast from February 8, 2019)
This week's Global Research News Hour investigates some of the post 2016 mechanisms being implemented to restrict dissident news and analysis in the name of fighting fake news and 'foreign interference' in political affairs. Whitney Webb, author of a major expose on a neocon backed 'news rating agency' called Newsguard comes in to provide background on why independent media sites should be concerned about this organization.
Our next guest, Patrick Henningsen, geopolitical analyst and founder of 21st Century Wire, expands on this 'Fake News Patrol' Trojan Horse by discussing social media partnerships with less than wholesome entities like the Atlantic Council, introduces listeners to something called the Integrity Initiative headquartered in Great Britain which continues the mission of protecting democratic processes from Russian influence, and points to the hazards he sees in a Canadian government initiative proposing to protect elections from foreign (Russian) meddling.
(Repeat) Power Play: The U.S. and Canada back a Coup in Venezuela
July 8, 2019, 6:11 p.m.
(Repeat broadcast of February 8, 2019 episode).
On a week when the U.S., Canada and other world powers are recognizing an opposition politician and not the democratically elected Nicolas Maduro as the legitimate president of Venezuela, the Global Research News Hour examines the internal and external forces attempting to undermine the democratically elected government of Venezuela, their motives and what the future holds for the Bolivarian Republic. Our guests include Lucas Koerner, a Caracas-based staff writer with Venezuelanalysis.com, Radhika Desai, Professor of Political Studies and member of the Winnipeg Venezuela Peace Committee, and Nino Pagliccia, Vancouver-based Venezuelan-Canadian, writer and activist.
The Situation in Venezuela Today and the Fight Against U.S. Intervention
July 8, 2019, 5:33 p.m.
This panel is made up of members of the UNAC peace and solidarity delegation that recently returned from Venezuela. They speak on the Bolivarian Revolution, the US attempts to overturn it, and the mobilization of the population to defend their process.
https://www.unacpeace.org/
Australia's Queer Archives + global LGBTQ news + more!
July 8, 2019, 3:44 p.m.
Aussies archive queer life chronicles; a lesbian lyricist lifts U.S. patriotism in a âRainbow Minuteâ; the top U.S. court will consider LGBTQ job rights, a gay Tunisian activist runs for president, Polish officials probe the firing of a homophobic IKEA worker, a threatened tour guide cancels a queer Ethiopian excursion, a Pride brew supports tear-gassed Turkish activists, and more LGBTQ news from around the world!
(Repeat) The Real Reason Behind Canada's Arrest of Chinese Tech Executive Meng Wanzhou
July 8, 2019, 3:44 p.m.
(Repeat broadcast from December 21, 2018)
This week's Global Research News Hour delves into the US extradition request of Huawei executive Meng Wanzhou and the decision by Canada to detain her. First guest Professor Michel Chossudovsky believes the detention is related to a call by the Five Eyes Alliance of intelligence agencies to block Huawei from gaining ground in the international market for its 5G technology. We then speak with esteemed international criminal lawyer Christopher Black Canada's role in the detention and rationale behind the detention of Canadians in China. Finally, Ron Unz of the Unz Review elaborates on his belief that the U.S. has an achilles heel that if exploited could compel Canada to release of Ms. Meng right away.
(Repeat) Conspiracy and Cover-up: The Secret Origins of World War One
July 8, 2019, 2:49 p.m.
(Repeat broadcast of Nov. 23, 2018 episode)
On this week's Global Research News Hour, we continue our alternative coverage of the centenary of the end of World War One with an extensive interview with researcher Gerry Docherty, who has authored two books detailing the origins of the 'war to end all wars' not in an assassination in Sarajevo, but in a secret cabal of British financial elites looking to secure and extend the Empire. Docherty elaborates on his thesis in part one.
In part two, Rick Rozoff, anti-war activist and journalist and manager of the STOP NATO list-serve shares his perspectives on the November 11 gathering of World leaders and their commemoration of the end of World War One. He also shares his thoughts about current global trends and the prospects of another major powers conflict in the near future.
(Repeat) The Canadian Left as Agent of War and Empire: A Conversation with Yves Engler
July 8, 2019, 2:14 p.m.
(Repeat broadcast of October 5, 2018 episode)
On this week's Global Research News Hour, the noted critic of Canadian foreign policy and special guest interviewer Paul Graham explore reason why established left of centre groups that challenge corporate power within Canada end up promoting and defending corporate power interests abroad, including military interventions. This contradictory reality forms the basis of his latest book: Left, Right: Marching to the Beat of Imperial Canada.
#592 -- Climate Crisis (Methane)
July 8, 2019, 7:25 a.m.
A fine audio collage by Chazk / Virtual Renderings. In several passages, veteran climate activist David Wasdell explains why global warming is not only getting worse but getting worse at an increasingly faster rate. Disaster looms. Spun around Wasdell's lecture are movie clips, songs, comedy routines, and whatnot from artists including Firesign Theater, George Carlin, Lee Camp, Al Gore, Natalie Merchant, and several others. Slightly condensed; suitable for airplay.
Swingin Our 10th; 7/7/19; Set 1
July 8, 2019, 4:44 a.m.
Swingin Our 10th; 7/7/19; set2
July 8, 2019, 4:39 a.m.
Criminals & rejects: new faces of unelected EU government - what the BBC won't tell you
July 8, 2019, 2:36 a.m.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UuAd5smnH9I
Main(polluted)Stream Media Practice the Art of Disinformation on Iran
July 7, 2019, 9:21 p.m.
Phil Taylor and Phil Conlon comment on the mainstream media's distortion and mistranslation of a statement by Iran's President Rouhani.
July 7, 2019, 4:59 p.m.
As Alaska bakes, East sizzles, Europe smashes records, here comes the first in a new compilation of Radio Ecoshock interviews on heat - how it kills, how it affects us all. Interview from Moscow during 2010 heat wave, 15 lessons, plus Australia's John Cook and food warning from Lester Brown.