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Joe Lauria:Cold War Democrats, NATO Target Russia
July 11, 2018, 12:23 p.m.
Consortium News' Joe Lauria was interviewed about an article he had written June 13, âDemocrats Put Partisanship Before Prospects for Peace.â which referred to their criticism of his meeting with Km Jong-Un and, more recently, about his upcoming meeting with Vladimir Putin. How the approach of this crop of Democratsâhe names Pelosi and Schumer as examplesâcompares with an earlier generation, citing Senators Ted Kennedy and Mike Mansfield as examples, who welcomed the trip of Nixon to Peking to meet Mao Tse Tung in 1972 in the midst of the Cold War and the hot war in Vietnam.
Unlike today's Democrats, with few exceptions, those in 1972 were able to separate their criticisms and loathing of Nixon from this gesture towards peace, accusing Trump, by having canceled the scheduled war games with So. Korean forces on the No. Korean border and describing them as âprovocative,â as having âgiven away the store,â
Lauria sees the present as the most partisan in memory with Democrats doing to Trump what Republicans did to Obama, oppose every measure he takes with what's good for the country ignored.
The situation with Putin is far more serious with false accusations of Russian aggression which is non-existent and NATO troops stationed and doing exercises on Russia's border and about to expand as laying the groundwork for overthrowing Putin and installing another US puppet in the mold of Boris Yeltsin. Lauria is particularly concerned about War Secretary Jim Mattis's 30-30-30 plan which calls on NATO allies to assemble 30 land battalions, 30 air squadrons and 30 combat vessels capable of deploying in 30 days or less by the year 2020. This, Lauria points is not for defense against non existent Russian threats but, more likely, but preparation for Western intervention in Russia.
Lauria decries Hillary Clinton for comparing Putin with Hitler after the annexation of Crimea and John Kerry having the nerve to say that invading another country's territory is unthinkable in this century, referring to Crimea, especially considering the US invasion of Iraq which he supported.
Lauria points out that anyone in the media seen denying Russia's âaggressionâ and criticizing the overreaction to this illusion is viewed as a âPutin sympathizer,â in a new wave of McCarthyism, led by the liberal Democrats such as Rachel Maddow, who Lauria refers to as a âuseful idior,â who is afraid that Trump will pull NATO troops away from Russia's borders.
He points out that recently released documents validate Russia's claims that the first George Bush's Sec. off State, James Baker, had promised Mikhail Gorbachev that there would be no NATO troops stationed near the Russian border after Gorbachev gave his approval for the combining of East Germany with the US supported West, providing it did not become a NATO member]. Unfortunately, says, Lauria, Gorbachev, didn't get promise in writing.
And much, much more.
Jeff Blankfort:News/Op:Ukraine Coup. Crimea; Ed Shultz
July 11, 2018, 12:18 p.m.
I begin with reporting how Democrats and liberal media, e.g., NY Times, attacking Trump for meeting with Kim Jong-Un and Putin prefer sabre rattling to peace compared with welcoming Nixon's meeting with Mao Tse-Tung in 1972 that my guest Consortium News Joe Lauria will speak about later in the program.
I then refer back to the US backed Ukraine coup that has been excised by the media which chooses to begin crisis with Russia starting with annexation of Crimea. I then, in brief, review the history of Crimea going back to its capture in 1783 by Catherine the Great, its becoming a part of the Russian Federation in the USSR until 1954 when the Ukrainian Khrushchev made it part of Ukraine, then to 1991, with fall of the USSR, it became an autonomous republic within Ukraine and its parliament had every right to vote to rejoin the Russian Federation.
After mentioning Russian accusations that the coup militants in Maidan Square were neo-Nazis, I refer to a story from Ha'aretz about 40 Israeli human rights advocates going to Israel's High Court to get Israel to stop selling weapons to Ukrainian neo-Nazis who wear swastikas and SS badges.
I then report on another story, ignored by US media, about a new joint US-Israel task force, featuring John Bolton and an Israeli counterpart designed to put pressure on Iran but not (LOL) to topple the government.
I finish up with a powerful and moving 4:29 min. interview with Ed Schultz, the former MSNBC news host about how the Clintonites and the head of MSNBC prevented him from covering Bernie Sanders, how he was censored there before being fired while at RT where he was working until he died, he was never told what to say. An indictment of the Democrats and the liberal media that should be widely shared.
July 11, 2018, 11:11 a.m.
July 11, 2018, 8:06 a.m.
Interviews from 2018 sea Otter classic, things you will need and want to ride your bike..
July 11, 2018, 7:17 a.m.
On this show we premiere the new segment Not the Fucking News, talk about what's not news and report on the filthy cops in Bad Cop No Donut.
BCND includes a report from Germany sent to us by our European correspondent Riot Turtle.
In Australia it's a national week of celebration for indigenous people so 40% of the music we play is from Aboriginal or Islander musicians.
July 11, 2018, 12:20 a.m.
Reflections on The Underground Railroad—What now?
July 10, 2018, 11:19 p.m.
Radio Curious continues a tour of New Bedford, Massachusetts, a safe haven to runaway slaves from the south during the 1800's.
July 10, 2018, 10:32 p.m.
July 10, 2018, 8 p.m.
Bob Avakian, "The Democrats are supposed to be the lesser of two evils, but I donât want to vote for them." From The Trump/Pence Regime Must Go! In the Name of Humanity, We Refuse to Accept a Fascist America. A Better World IS Possible. Sunsara Taylor, what's been happening in the world recently, the need for the people to stand up against the regime, to step into and step up the effort to put a halt to the rapidly consolidating fascist system of rule.
Brent Constantz: Concrete Plans
July 10, 2018, 5:27 p.m.
Most people wouldnât guess it, but concrete is the single most widely used material in the world. And both production and consumption are on the rise. The amount of energy used to produce all of this concrete is mind-numbing, as is its impact on the climate. This weekâs guest on Sea Change Radio is Brent Constantz, the founder of Blue Planet, a company that has developed innovative carbon-capturing methods for concrete production. We discuss Blue Planetâs latest projects, look at the industry as a whole, and examine some encouraging concrete recycling solutions.
Fun and Games in America - Part 1
July 10, 2018, 2:56 p.m.
Jeff Long, former associate of the Rock Creek Free Press and an escapee from the D.C. Goof Movement.
July 10, 2018, 2:37 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
Paul Grignon: Money as Debt (ONE of TWO)
July 10, 2018, 11:46 a.m.
An independent movie on the question "Where does money come from?" became the most successful film on banking on the internet and was praised by notables like Catherine Austin Fitts, David Korten, Hazel Henderson, and Tom Greco. With over 2 million downloads between 2006 and 2009 and translated into 20 languages, the film has remained to this date one of the extraordinary teaching tools and inspiration for the monetary reform movement. This program is an update of TUC Radio's 2009 Film on Radio version.
Even though Grignon has since produced two sequels that deal with bailouts, and stimulus packages, and how to create a nurturing economy, this first film remains a must see in the opinion of Korten, Greco, Elizabeth Kucinich, and that of many influential monetary reform organizations. Indeed the film has become more important today as the question of how to prevent another banking bailout remains unanswered.
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In part one of this double program Paul Grignon makes the case that only a very small part of our money supply is created by the government. The vast majority of money is created by banks whenever a loan or mortgage is made. Banks, which are private institutions, are given enormous power to make and manage money and governments in most countries borrow the money for their operations from bank and have the taxpayers pay the interest.
Among the unforgettable quotes included in the film is this one by Congressman Wright Patman âI have never yet had anyone who could, through the use of logic and reason, justify the Federal Government borrowing the use of its own money... I believe the time will come when people will demand that this be changed...(and) when they will actually blame you and me and everyone else connected with the Congress for sitting idly by and permitting such an idiotic system to continue.â Patman was chair of the US House Committee on Banking and Currency from 1965 to 1975, the year before he died.
July 10, 2018, 12:46 a.m.
The Motherland Influence: July 8, 2018
July 9, 2018, 11:07 p.m.
African, Latin & Caribbean music.
July 9, 2018, 11 p.m.
Congolese popular music
PCJ Radio International July 2 to July 8 2018
July 9, 2018, 10:59 p.m.
Part Two Report - Freedom Flotilla Rendezvous for Gaza
July 9, 2018, 8:51 p.m.
The Freedom Flotilla has traveled European Ports and into the Mediterranean, gathering support for the campaign to end Israel's illegal blockade of Gaza. This year's effort has become more urgent as the people of Gaza organized the non-violent Great March of Return which drew worldwide sympathy for the cause. Many prominent individuals and organizations are now backing the message of the Freedom Flotilla.
July 9, 2018, 6:15 p.m.
Wow, Joe and Anthony mitigated some internet issues to fufill a laugh filled show, all sorts of craziness going on in the world, let The Joe and Anthony show on Chiampa Radio sort it all out for you! Tune in Monday nights at 8pm eastern at http://www.chiampa.info
Boom Bap Soul Mix Vol. 54 (*clean)
July 9, 2018, 5:45 p.m.
(1.) DJ Spinna - Stabby Thoughts
(2.) Rapper Big Pooh & Nottz - Memory (feat. Novej)
(3.) Full Circle - Get It Pt. 2 (Make Money) Rising Sun Remix
(4.) Kiefer - Socially Awkward
(5.) King I Divine - Open Bar (feat. ScienZe)
(6.) Kaiit - OG Luv K*sh pt.2
(7.) EqualStatus & oriJanus - Two In The Field
(8.) Blue Lab Beats - Freedom (Feat. Louis VI)
(9.) Blu & Nottz - Atlantis
(10.) Tech Flips - elevateondisone
(11.) Mr. Kafer - Where Are You From
(12.) Pac Div - Gorgeous
(13.) Awon & Phoniks - The Rain (feat. Tiff The Gift)
(14.) Awgs - in da klub
(15.) Mahalia - Proud of Me (feat. Little Simz)
(16.) Evil Needle - Moodolude 06
(17.) YAGI - GRAPEFRUITS
(18.) Apollo Brown & Locksmith - Slow Down
(19.) Tha Jazzadelic - Soul Hop Essential Beat 16
(20.) Save Allen - Who Is Save Allen
(21.) Mecca:83 - Reflections
(22.) Kapok - Lampshade (Frustrated)
(23.) K15 - You're Alive (There's Still Time)
(24.) Crayon - Fake
(25.) Ckwnce - Lom
(26.) Mndsgn - Davibe
(27.) Jazmen Safina - Pinky Swear
(28.) Point 5 - Move Love
Sydney's Start & Culture Cons + global LGBTQ news!
July 9, 2018, 4:49 p.m.
Sydneyâs 1978 march melee remembrance rallies for the future; Is your cultural appreciation appropriate? Banned Pride dodges cops in Istanbul, newly-minted Pride marches in newly-named eSwatini, marriage lawsuits pump up Panama and Ecuador Prides, a Hong Kong lesbian wins her final spousal visa battle, Bermudaâs government appeals a marriage equality ruling for the second time, Maineâs governor defends âcuresâ for queer kids, and more LGBTQ news from around the world!
July 9, 2018, 11:34 a.m.
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#540 -- The System's War on its Critics
July 9, 2018, 10:47 a.m.
A powerful new talk by Progressive journalist/essayist Chris Hedges. Hedges argues that the ruling elite--anticipating another collapse of the financial system they control--is fighting to suppress all Progressive critiques of the system.
A major battlefield in that war is the Internet. The elite just destroyed Net Neutrality. Now they're reprogramming the search engines to ignore left-of-center viewpoints.
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The Plot to Defund Public Sector Unions
July 9, 2018, 10:28 a.m.
Experts on labor and union law explore the history of weakening public sector unions and discuss the recent Janus v. AFSCME case just decided by the US Supreme Court.
Martian Gardens Episode 937 Hour 3
July 9, 2018, 10:12 a.m.
Hamilton: The Man, the Musical and Public Policy
July 9, 2018, 10:11 a.m.
Martian Gardens Episode 937 Hour 2
July 9, 2018, 10:02 a.m.
Martian Gardens Episode 937 Hour 1
July 9, 2018, 9:53 a.m.
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