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The Motherland Influence: June 25, 2017
June 26, 2017, 10:06 a.m.
African, Latin & Caribbean Music
June 26, 2017, 10:01 a.m.
Congolese popular music
June 26, 2017, 9:11 a.m.
This panel, featuring both veteran and new organizers from various progressive movements, examines the amazing explosion of anti-Trump organizing going on across the U.S. and assesses how this growing movement can embrace a broad, inclusive agenda, adopting strategies and tactics to sustain effective resistance for the long haul, as well as articulate a compelling and practical vision for the future. Chair: Scott Harris, Between The Lines Radio Newsmagazine
The Poetry in Jazz; 6/25/17; set 1
June 26, 2017, 4:31 a.m.
The poetry in Jazz; 6/25/17; set 2
June 26, 2017, 4:28 a.m.
The Stuph File Program - Episode #0410
June 25, 2017, 7:17 p.m.
An eclectic collection of interviews and odd news designed to entertain
June 25, 2017, 3:48 p.m.
As Northern Hemisphere roasts around the world, Dr. Clive Hamilton on new book "The Defiant Earth". Then legendary Princeton physicist Frank von Hippel warns nuclear fire could force evacuation of millions of Americans.
June 25, 2017, 3:24 p.m.
A documentary series about fair trade and ethical trade, featuring interviews with producers, retailers, activists and researchers from around the world.
June 25, 2017, 1:44 p.m.
A five-part radio documentary series about the disastrous effects of privatization in Canada and internationally.
First aired May 2004.
#486 -- A Sad Heart At the Supermarket (R)
June 25, 2017, 11:42 a.m.
Why is supermarket shopping so tiring and depressing? Maybe it's the constant vigilance required to prevent your getting fleeced.
KD contrasts the supermarket's celebration of deception, swindling, and bad faith (all legal) with the eccentric charm of the small shops of Pittsburgh in the 1970s.
Adding to the critique of corporate agro-marketing are two short talks by JIM HIGHTOWER and a song by DAVID ROVICS.
War Against the People: an interview with Israeli activist Jeff Halper on his book
June 24, 2017, 6:53 p.m.
Todayâs entire edition of This Week In Palestine consists of our interview with anthropologist, author, activist, and co-founder of the Israeli Committee Against House Demolitions, Jeff Halper. Jeff explains the material in his book, War against the People: Israel, the Palestinians and Global Pacification. The book is a frightening examination of the Israeli weapons and "security" development industry. The original broadcast of this interview was on 3/27/2016. We are repeating it now, slightly edited, because we believe the book's findings are extremely important and well worth more study.
We see that Israel's highly developed military and "security" component has made it a prized partner for oppressive nations around the world, of course most notably the United States. Palestine, and especially Gaza, are freely treated as a coveted laboratory, where Israel can test its lethal gadgetry without compunction. This enables Israel to boast that the weapons it sells are field-tested. Israel has partnered with U.S.-based weapons component developers, receiving credit for its wondrous small battlefield technology, helping governments make "war against the people" as well as creating high-tech jobs. Israel trains and militarizes U.S. police. Apartheid, gross injustice, illegal toxic settlements, house demolitions -- who cares? It's all done in the service of the capitalist markets our "leaders" love.
Trump Huffs and Puffs, but Cuba and the Real World Remain Standing
June 24, 2017, 2:45 p.m.
To satisfy Republican political hacks in Miami, President Trump has given an ignorant speech about reversing US policy on Cuba (and defying a world which is tired of American hubris).
Bolender makes the point that despite the bluster, most of the new friendlier aspects of policy, which came late in the Obama presidency, will actually remain in place. But Cuba, which has taken note of Trumpâs tone, will plan accordingly.
Welcome to New York, Oscar Lopez Rivera
June 24, 2017, 2:04 p.m.
Welcome to New York, Oscar! / Bienvenido a Nueva York, Oscar!
Puerto Rican independence activist Oscar Lopez Rivera, recently released from prison after 35 years, much of which was spent in solitary confinement was cheered as the Mandela of Puerto Rico before a packed house at Hostos College, and well bring you highlights of the tribute. Rivera, didnt miss a beat after his decades behind the walls as a political prisoner, but rather seemed buoyed by his experience and certainly the ebullience of the crowd and immediately sounded the drum beat of resistance to the Puerto Rico Oversight, Management and Economic Stability Act, PROMESA and the Acts imposed junta.
He spoke in pained tones of the austerity budget that burdens the populace and denounced the wealthy elite turning Puerto Rico into their playground. He proclaimed loudly and proudly his ongoing resistance against the colonization of Puerto Rico. Before his numerous supporters he stood, an undaunted freedom fighter intent to support the Puerto Rican people in struggle against the most pronounced manifestations of colonial exploitation and for independence.
The night was filled with poems such as by acclaimed poet Martin Espada, folkloric music and dance performances which filled the auditorium with love for Oscar Lopez Rivera and imbued all in attendance with the spirit of liberation and self-determination.
June 24, 2017, 1:33 p.m.
We're deep into the 2017 season of Radio Thrift Shop. Radio Thrift Shop follows a a flexible format & is an homage to the "underground" era of broadcasting & freeform radio stations of the 1960's and 1970's. RTS features a homegrown mix of old radio shows and documentaries, vinyl records, 78s, 45's, LPs, private press releases, and a variety of cassette tapes and homemade / self released cds. Each hour of Radio Thrift Shop features a unique playlist.
June 24, 2017, 1:31 p.m.
We're deep into the 2017 season of Radio Thrift Shop. Radio Thrift Shop follows a a flexible format & is an homage to the "underground" era of broadcasting & freeform radio stations of the 1960's and 1970's. RTS features a homegrown mix of old radio shows and documentaries, vinyl records, 78s, 45's, LPs, private press releases, and a variety of cassette tapes and homemade / self released cds. Each hour of Radio Thrift Shop features a unique playlist.
June 24, 2017, 1:28 p.m.
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America Risks Wider War as its Terrorist Allies Lose Ground
June 24, 2017, 9:16 a.m.
US planes downed a Syrian plane in Syrian airspace and the barking mad media of the âwestâ tried to justify this act of imperial aggression against a sovereign state and full member of the United Nations. As a consequence, Russia announced it will now track unauthorized war planes flying west of the Euphrates river.
Meanwhile, the Syrian and allied forces are successfully fighting to reestablish the territorial sovereignty of the country.
1717: 300 years of Freemasons? Or does it go back way before that?
June 23, 2017, 2:10 p.m.
https://politicsthisweek.wordpress.com/2017/06/22/bcfms-weekly-politics-show-presented-by-tony-gosling-74/
Why hasn't far right hate preacher Tommy Robinson been charged?
June 23, 2017, 1:39 p.m.
https://politicsthisweek.wordpress.com/2017/06/22/bcfms-weekly-politics-show-presented-by-tony-gosling-74/
June 23, 2017, 12:12 p.m.
Anthony Enman & Brian Cleveland count down the Top 20 albums charting across Canada this week from earshot-online.com, take a look at music news with Calum Slingerland of Exclaim!, and much more.
The Mixed Tape - June 20, 2017
June 23, 2017, 11:27 a.m.
Brian Cleveland plays a selection of new Canadian music. This week's episode features tracks from Blessed, B.A. Johnston, Tough Age, Twin Rains, Those Who Walk Away, DS LORI, and more.
Exception to the Rulers or Gatekeepers for Empire? Independent Media's Failed Coverage of Syria
June 23, 2017, 10:03 a.m.
This week's Global Research News Hour probes the problematic coverage of Syria by Western media, including supposedly independent media outlets like the popular Democracy Now.
Our first guest, journalist Vanessa Beeley, shares her research on the White Helmets, and her reporting from Alleppo, and denounces the clear bias and omissions relayed by the West including Democracy Now.
Daniel Borgstrom, a self described fan of Democracy Now talks more about the problematic coverage of Syria and other issues that inspired him and his Veterans for Peace group to distribute an open letter and petition targetting Democracy Now.
Finally, independent journalist Bob Feldman presents some of his research on the elite foundation funding of establishment left media such as Democracy Now and the mechanisms by which 'inconvenient information' can be deleted from public discourse as a result.
June 23, 2017, 9:38 a.m.
New Scottish Celtic fr. Coast, Celtic fiddle & tabla fr. Toronto's Rakkatak & another English folk debut fr. Offa Rex. Contemporary Celtic.
worldbeatcanada radio june 24 2017
June 23, 2017, 9:32 a.m.
Tomar Usef's APE feat. Eslisee Akowendo fr. Cote de Ivoire & Country Hustle fr. Jeb Loy Nichols + Los Straitjackets do Nick Lowe!
June 23, 2017, 4:10 a.m.
Radio / Label / sunriseoceanbender.com / Sunrise Ocean Bender airs in the flesh Thursdays 9-11pm EST on WRIR 97.3 FM, Richmond, Virginia / wrir.org. Downloads are for rebroadcast on other non-profit radio stations.
TB 170624 On Death & No Taxes 2X
June 22, 2017, 9:56 p.m.
This weekâs archive radio show (from 2014) reveals that the Spanish Inquisition is now officially over â nearly everywhere! Then, we extol the virtues of bi-partisan grass-roots rebellions, we expose how the FCC wants to convert the Internet into a fascist playground â and then we have a movie review of The Act of Killing.
Then â for this weekâs feature piece â we explain our tax structure â both theoretical and actual!
You may want to take steps to protect your hair from a natural inclination to start pulling it out whilst listening to this weekâs show.
Mohammed Salwaha's Palestinian House of Friendship
June 22, 2017, 8:49 p.m.
In the city of Nabulus in the West Bank of Palestine, a linguistic professor by the name of Mohammed Salwaha founded a project following the signing of the Oslo Accords, to prepare the Palestinian people for the democratic state they thought was promised by the Accords. Although the democratic state never came, the project called the Palestinian House of Friendship has flourished with a broadened mission and a new purpose.
Mohammed Salwaha spoke at a fundraiser for that project in Cambridge a few weeks ago, and his speech is the focus of our first presentation today.
Our concluding part is an interview with Columbia University Historian, Rashid Khalidi, conducted by Nadar Hashemi, political scientist at the University of Denver concerning the Palestinian political leadership, where is it, how has it succeeded or failed, where is it goingâ¦questions we are all asking these days.
June 22, 2017, 6:28 p.m.
Martian Gardens Episode 890 Hour 3
June 22, 2017, 4:36 p.m.
Martian Gardens Episode 890 Hour 2
June 22, 2017, 4:27 p.m.