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Unintended Consequences: Bitcoin & A/C
Dec. 2, 2018, 3:39 p.m.
Why Bitcoin and a rush to air-conditioning in India can rip your future climate. From the Rocky Mountain Institute, Iain Campbell reports the global cooling challenge. Scientist Randi Rollins from University of Hawaii explains Bitcoin so we can all understand - and why digital currency can warm the world another half a degree by 2050.
The Appalachian Sunday Morning - S2
Dec. 2, 2018, 9:24 a.m.
Thomas Getman on the power of Christian Evangelical Zionism
Dec. 2, 2018, 8:37 a.m.
Getman spoke last April in Washington DC. His focus is the power of Christian Evangelical Zionism in the US. Some may be surprised to learn that Christian Zionism, with its antisemitic core, actually predates the formation of Jewish Zionism.
Before that, we discuss the frighteningly successful campaign by various vestiges of the Israel lobby to silence pro-Palestinian voices on US campuses. We've personally experienced some of this campaign here at Boston College Radio. Electronic Intifada now has links on its website to the long suppressed Al Jazeera video report that exposes the magnitude of the organized, well-financed pushback by a variety of Zionist organizations, some underground. Go to https://electronicintifada.net/content/watch-film-israel-lobby-didnt-want-you-see/25876 to see it.
And finally, a short interview with independent journalist, Max Blumenthal, on Interpol's recognizing Palestine by allowing it to become an Interpol member.
The Appalachian Sunday Morning - S1
Dec. 2, 2018, 7:30 a.m.
Dec. 1, 2018, 5:30 p.m.
Segment One
Floating in Air by Peter White
CD: Smile (Heads Up)
Where Are You Now? by Dan Siegel
CD: Another Time, Another Place (Epic)
Love Ballad by George Benson
CD: Livin' Inside Your Love (Warner Brothers)
Kicks by Boney James
CD: Honestly (Concord)
Segment Two
Transition by Carol Albert
CD: Fly Away Butterfly (self-released)
Renewal by Doug Smith
CD: Order of Magnitude (American Gramaphone)
Soft Landing by Hem
EP: The World is Outside (self-released)
Dream Ride by George Howard
CD: Steppin' Out (TBA)
Segment Three
Love Song by Ragan Whiteside
CD: Treblemaker (Randis)
7 Palms by Danny Heines
CD: Every Island (Silver Wave)
So Cool by Mark Winkler
CD: Tales From Hollywood (Countdown)
Good Morning America by Dancing Fantasy
CD: California Grooves (Innovative Communication)
Martian Gardens Episode 956 Hour 3
Dec. 1, 2018, 1:35 p.m.
Martian Gardens Episode 956 Hour 2
Dec. 1, 2018, 1:28 p.m.
Martian Gardens Episode 956 Hour 1
Dec. 1, 2018, 1:18 p.m.
Dec. 1, 2018, 1:14 p.m.
The greatest band ever to come out of Mopti, the Venice of Mali; the music of Mauritania on that nation's 58th birthday; folk-rock from both sides of the Mediterranean; Latin dance-floor fillers from the 50s, 60s and 70s
Dec. 1, 2018, 11:26 a.m.
We examine the rise of fascism in the USA in the last century. Chris Hedges and Richard Wolff detail how US corporations conspired with the US deep state in an effort to destroy the family and liberal democratic government, even while championing "family values" and "democracy". We also hear about the 1934 US Business Plot, a failed fascist coup which FDR helped to cover up after reaching a compromise with the Wall St. plotters.
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Zionism Clashes With the Values of Judaism, Christianity and Islam
Dec. 1, 2018, 7:15 a.m.
Many of the great modern Jewish thinkers and authors challenged the Zionist vision of Theodore Herzl, many with dire predictions of where his project would lead. Today, as violent events unfold in Gaza and the West Bank, we need to reexamine the Zionist project, as well as the views of "Christian Zionists" who now play an increasingly ugly role.
Nov. 30, 2018, 11:20 p.m.
This weekâs archive radio show features everyoneâs favourite cartoon strip â Doonesbury â along with our favourite Doonesbury character: Donald Trump. We contemplate the âlong gameâ and we look at the future darkly.
Heavy clouds full of Thunderbolts this week. Take common sense precautions before listening.
#561 -- M. Parenti vs God & His Demons, Part 2 (R)
Nov. 30, 2018, 6 p.m.
Political scientist Michael Parenti discusses his book, God and His Demons (2010)--a survey of the woes caused by Organized Religion.
This week, in Part 2, he discusses the alliance of the Church, the nation-state, and economic power; ... FEMA's enlisting the clergy to preach obedience to authority; ... and the Christian Right's takeover of the Air Force Academy. He praises 2 16th-century Christians--Montaigne and Giordano Bruno. And explains why, despite everything, he's not an atheist.
Nov. 30, 2018, 4:10 p.m.
Excerpts from Democracy Now, Rising Up with Sonali, and Donald Drumpf Theatre. Music from Roy Hargrove, The Selector, Manu Chao, D'Cukoo, Michael Franti and The Black Eyed Peas.
Celt In A Twist December 2 2018
Nov. 30, 2018, 2:41 p.m.
Celtic tradition filtered through a thoroughly modern lens. 1 hour, 14 tracks of timeless melody, pulsating rhythms and gobs of good craic!
worldbeatcanada radio december 1 2018
Nov. 30, 2018, 2:37 p.m.
Take a ride on the global side with The Amazing Race fr. Finland's Tsuumi Sound System. Caracol is our guest with debut a of Symbolism.
Nov. 30, 2018, 2:34 p.m.
https://politicsthisweek.wordpress.com/2018/11/30/bcfms-weekly-politics-show-presented-by-tony-gosling-127/
Nov. 30, 2018, 2:15 p.m.
https://politicsthisweek.wordpress.com/2018/11/30/bcfms-weekly-politics-show-presented-by-tony-gosling-127/
Nov. 30, 2018, 1:25 p.m.
This week's episode of the Global Research News Hour takes a close look at the Migrant Caravan making its way from Honduras to the US-Mexico border. In the first half hour, guest Tyler Shipley, author of Ottawa and Empire: Canada and the Military Coup in Honduras, outlines the ways in which Canada and Canadian business interests has supported and enabled the very violent living conditions in Honduras that Migrants are fleeing from. In our second half hour, independent writer and photojournalist José Luis Granados Ceja reports on his observations of the migrant from his time with them in late October. He describes the narco-trafficking and other dangers the migrants have confronted during their 4000 kilometre journey, his thoughts about the November 25th attack by US border agents, and what he anticipates as a leftist politician, Andrés Manuel López Obrador, assumes the presidency of Mexico on December 1st.
California Should Take OverCommercial Utility PG&E for Climate Justice
Nov. 30, 2018, 1:02 p.m.
How Californias Fire Weary Public by Taking Over the Commercial Utility Behemoth PG&E Could Cast a Vote for Climate Justice
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Johanna Bozuwa is a Research Associate at the Democracy Collaborative which works to carry out a vision of a new economic system where shared ownership and control creates more equitable and inclusive outcomes, fosters ecological sustainability, and promotes flourishing democratic and community life. Her research focuses on energy democracy and the just transition away from the fossil fuel economy.
A long-awaited report of the federal government, notwithstanding the climate destructionist policies and practices of Trump, has delivered an unmistakable message on climate-fueled disasters: The effects of climate change, including deadly wildfires, increasingly debilitating hurricanes and heat waves, are already battering the United States, and the danger of more such catastrophes is worsening and poses a severe threat to Americans' health and pocketbooks, as well as to the countrys infrastructure and natural resources. However the report avoids policy recommendations despite its sense of urgency and alarm.
Now, amidst the potential bankruptcy of the California utility PG&E, whose negligence is believed to have played a role in Californias most recent devastating fire, along with three other wildfires across the state in 2017, there is an opportunity for the public to take control of the states energy destiny. Californias takeover could serve as a model for other states fed up with the predatory practices of investor-owned utilities and jumpstart a wider shift across the country toward democratically controlled renewable energy.
UpFront Soul #2018.49 December 3-9 hr 2
Nov. 30, 2018, 8:43 a.m.
We'll celebrate Hanukkah soulfully with Sharon Jones, DeLeon, and Aaron Myers, flow with the poetry of Jessica Care Moore (featuring Talib Kweli), and get down with the divine disco of Betty Griffin.
Nov. 30, 2018, 8:14 a.m.
UpFront Soul #2018.49 December 3-9 hr 1
Nov. 30, 2018, 7:19 a.m.
We'll celebrate Hanukkah soulfully with Sharon Jones, DeLeon, and Aaron Myers, flow with the poetry of Jessica Care Moore (featuring Talib Kweli), and get down with the divine disco of Betty Griffin.
Weekday World, November 30, 2018
Nov. 30, 2018, 4:52 a.m.
Nov. 30, 2018, 3:31 a.m.
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GM Workers Will Use Every Tool to Protect Their Rights
Nov. 30, 2018, 2 a.m.
So GM thinks it will take its fabulous profits and a dollop of billions pocketed from Canadian taxpayers and take a little walk out of town? GM workers walked off the job in response to the news, a little hint of worker's power. Now there is much to be done in the community, political centers and throughout the auto industry. There will be fight back.
Nov. 29, 2018, 3:20 p.m.
The Shortwave Report 11/30/18 Listen Globally!
Nov. 29, 2018, 2:21 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. Spanish National Radio, Sputnik Radio, Radio Havana Cuba, NHK World Radio Japan, and Radio Deutsche-Welle
Sonic Cafe #114/Fast Food Feast
Nov. 29, 2018, 11:39 a.m.
Sonic Café with the Smithereens⦠how you doinâ? Iâm Scott Clark, sitting here enjoying a giant whammy burger and fries, as we bust out a Fast Food Feast on episode 114 of the Sonic Café. Though weâll never admit it, we Americanâs love our fast food. Over 230 thousand fast food locations, ringing up $198 billion dollars in sales a year suggest that a few of us may be hiding our love for all that flame broiled flavor and deep fried goodness. Heck, 79% of us visit MacDonaldâs at least once a year. So to celebrate our secret passion for all food that is fast the Sonic Café presents a musical feast cooked up from over 40 years. Listen for the Allman Brothers, Deep Blue Something, a Billie Holiday remix, Larry Cordie, MonkeyJunk and more. Weâll also join comedian Jeff Richards and his uncleâs friend at Dennyâs, and also listen in on Patrick Stewart, Star Trekâs captain Picard, at a MacDonaldâs drive thru. And finally, a big Sonic Café welcome to our newest sponsor⦠Almost Pizza⦠itâs practically pizza in every way except for a few key ones. Sounds yummy. So join us for our fast food feast at the little café on the coast thatâs always grillinâ up a big, juicy whammy burger⦠weâre the Sonic Café.
Your Life is Their Toy - Part 14
Nov. 29, 2018, 9:51 a.m.
Health and life are man's most precious possessions; and anxiety to preserve them is natural. It is not surprising, therefore, that they have been exploited since time immemorial. Every age has had its charlatans, quacks and medicine men.
Much in the same measure as social organization has attained its highest pitch in the present era, the exploitation of health and life today has reached its zenith. Never before in history has there arisen such an extensive conspiracy about the problem of public health of entire nations, involving well-organized, opposing political and commercial groups.
The consequence of this welter of exploitation is the sacrifice of human comfort, happiness, health and life.
--Emanuel Josephson, 1941, "Your Life is Their Toy."