“Naked Civil Servant” Quentin Crisp on rights, wrongs and being human; the “Rainbow Rewind” recalls more November birthdays and key events; the Turks and Caicos Islands is ordered to recognize a gay couple’s marriage, the U.S. Supreme Court declines to hear a challenge to marriage equality, Kazakhstan is primed to ban “LGBTQ propaganda”, China bans 2 popular gay dating apps, U.S. Catholic bishops tell Church-run hospitals to deny gender-affirming care, the newly enthroned Church in Wales’ first woman Archbishop is also a proud lesbian, and more LGBTQ news from around the world.

Chicago's next City Budget comes up for a vote shortly. The financial crisis it addresses, created in part by the Trump Administration, but mostly by the racism and class subservience of past administrations that privatized and cut city services, closed schools and mental health clinics and covered up police torture, abuse, and murder, to the tune of a billion and a half dollars in civil judgments over the past 14 years, but factually since 1972. The financial short fall due to their past deference to banks, real estate developers, and criminal schemes, now falls on the shoulders of only the second progressive Black mayor in Chicago's history; some 40 years after Harold Washington's historic peoples coalition victory. A revolution in its day, not unlike that which recently put New York State congressman Zohran Mamdani into the Mayor's office of New York City. Mayor Brandon Johnson's The Protect Chicago Budget insists that working people and school children will not be made to carry the burden as past administrations have done. It protects gains in public mental health services, crisis response programs and affordable housing. It raises no property tax, water and garbage tax or tax on grocery's which will follow should the corporations and wealthy win the day with a massive misinformation campaign. Speakers explain the tiny tax on the richest corporations and billionaires, how it would cover the revenue short fall, along with a surplus from the much abused TIF District tax which not long after it was established to support redevelopment in blighted communities, became a slush fund for downtown developers of high end projects. The Protect Chicago Budget would see the wealthiest in Chicago pay their fare share. But a handful of self professed progressive Aldermen are opposing reinstating the employee “head tax” which applies to only the largest of corporations . Corporations like Amazon, Google and McDonalds who profit from the city, its people and its commons, add to the operational costs, but pay little to their maintenance. Raising taxes on working people and cutting service to constituents appears their leaning. Educating them to support the interests of working families with their vote is the goal of the rally. Pastor Troy Venning , Quinn Chapel AME Church, the first black congregation in the city of Chicago provides a welcome, reminding the assembled of the historic role the church and members undertook in the turbulent 1850's, one that continues through today, and its parallel in their mission in today's turbulent times. t

“From Garden River to the Globe: Brad Pine’s Digital Vision” Joining us today is Brad Pine, the creative force behind Waboos, RezFox, Tomahawk141 and the entire Etribe digital ecosystem. Brad is transforming how Indigenous people connect, promote their businesses, and share their culture through technology. His mission is simple but powerful: build Indigenous-owned digital tools that strengthen our economies, preserve our identity, and invite the world to experience the beauty of our culture with respect. We’re thrilled to have him on the show today to talk about his vision, his work, and the future of Indigenous-led digital innovation.ABOUT BRAD PINE Brad Pine is an Ojibway entrepreneur, digital innovator, and the founder of Waboos.ca and the Etribe Media Network, based in Garden River First Nation in Ontario, Canada. A longtime advocate for Indigenous digital sovereignty, Brad has dedicated his career to building online tools, directories, and mobile apps that empower Indigenous entrepreneurs and connect communities across Turtle Island. Through platforms such as Waboos, RezFox, Tomahawk141, and Healers on Demand, Brad’s work provides Indigenous-owned businesses greater visibility while offering non-Indigenous audiences meaningful, respectful access to Indigenous culture, tourism, and knowledge. Driven by a mission to create Indigenous-led technology for a new generation, Brad and his Ojibway team focus on developing culturally grounded digital spaces designed to uplift Indigenous economies and strengthen community connections. His leadership has made Waboos one of the most promising Indigenous business discovery platforms in Canada. We were honored to welcome Brad as a guest on Indigenous in the News, where he shared insights into his digital vision, his community-driven approach, and the future of Indigenous innovation. ABOUT ETRIBE NETWORK Under his stage name, Pony Man, Pony leads Zia Star Records, a platform amplifying Indigenous artists. His latest single, Shake the Tail Feather (2025), is a vibrant anthem blending Navajo-inspired rhythms with themes of joy and unity, accompanied by a stunning music video set in a desert powwow arena. As Executive Producer, Pony champions artists like My Love Red Hand and Eddie Moonville, driving a movement of cultural pride and creative innovation. Waboos.ca or Waboos is a Indigenous owned company located on the Garden River First Nation, Ontario, Canada. Our Ojibway Team prides itself on supplying the tools for our Indigenous people to promote their businesses. Our suite of Websites and apps are Native specific or Indigenous specific content aimed at providing a access point for Non Natives or Non Indigenous users to learn and experience our beautiful culture. More Native Specific, Indigenous specific content website/apps from the Etribe Network are; www.tomahawk141.com “Splitting the Airwaves Right Down the Middle Between Mainstream and The Rez” playing equal parts Indigenous artists and mainstream Non-Indigenous artists. www.rezfox.ca “Live, Love, Learn” Our 3L vision Live life to the fullest, Love unconditionally and Learn about other Cultures. Rezfox is a place of learning, a place to exchange ideas, a place to maybe even find love. www.healersondemand.com a place where “Seekers” can find alternative medicines from “Healers” globally. ABOUT WABOOS Waboos.ca or Waboos is a Indigenous owned company located on the Garden River First Nation, Ontario, Canada. Our Ojibway Team prides itself on supplying the tools for our Indigenous people to promote their businesses. Our suite of Websites and apps are Native specific or Indigenous specific content aimed at providing a access point for Non Natives or Non Indigenous users to learn and experience our beautiful culture. More Native Specific, Indigenous specific content website/apps from the Etribe Network are; www.tomahawk141.com “Splitting the Airwaves Right Down the Middle Between Mainstream and The Rez” playing equal parts Indigenous artists and mainstream Non-Indigenous artists. www.rezfox.ca “Live, Love, Learn” Our 3L vision Live life to the fullest, Love unconditionally and Learn about other Cultures. Rezfox is a place of learning, a place to exchange ideas, a place to maybe even find love. www.healersondemand.com a place where “Seekers” can find alternative medicines from “Healers” globally. ABOUT TOMAHAWK 141 Tomahawk 141 is an Indigenous-owned digital radio station and mobile app created by Brad Pine and the Etribe Media Network, based in Garden River First Nation. The station delivers a unique and innovative listening experience by pairing one Indigenous artist with one mainstream artist in the same genre, offering a balanced blend that both uplifts Indigenous musicians and appeals to broader audiences. With programming that spans rock, pop, country, hip hop, and more, Tomahawk 141 serves as an exciting platform for discovering new Indigenous talent while keeping listeners connected to music they already love. Available on both iOS and Android, the Tomahawk 141 app allows users to stream music anywhere, explore Indigenous sounds, and connect with cultural content in a modern, accessible format. Backed by the mission of “splitting the airwaves down the middle,” the station promotes visibility, representation, and cultural pride through music. As part of Brad Pine’s growing suite of Indigenous digital platforms—including Waboos, RezFox, and Healers on Demand—Tomahawk 141 highlights the power of Indigenous-led innovation in the media and technology space.

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.

In 2025, the Nobel Peace Prize was awarded to a woman who is working to bring down the current leader of Venezuela - she's the 20th woman named to that award. But  20 years earlier, in 2005, women around the world created a campaign to jointly recognize a thousand examples, of the millions of women around the world, who struggle to prevent and repair the vast human damage from violent conflict. Nusrat Ara interviewed three of the nominated women peace activist from Kashmir for WINGS. about what they did - and are still doing! - ​in ​occupied Kashmir. And afterwards, the voice of Indian economist Devaki Jain, who was also one of the thousand women recommended for the Peace Prize.

Commentary from November 10, 2025.

Cosmic dust reveals a hidden history of past sea-ice - and predicts a crash of Arctic Ocean life. Stimulating new science with Dr. Frank Pavia, University of Washington. Then "The normalization of (almost) everything" with computational cognitive scientist Rachit Dubey.

Radio Thrift Shop is in transition - RTS is now heard on WXDR 99.1 in New Orleans

A talk by author Joshua Clark Davis to mark the publication of his book of the same name. Joshua Clark Davis is an associate professor of U.S. history at the University of Baltimore, and his research has earned awards from the Fulbright Program, the Silvers Foundation, and the NEH Public Scholars Program. He's joined by moderator Chenjerai Kumanyika, host of the podcast Empire City, and son of Herb Callendar, a '60s era civil rights activist who later changed his name to Makaza Kumanyika. Joshua Clark Davis' book, Police Against the Movement, shatters one of the most pernicious myths about the 1960s: that the civil rights movement endured police violence without fighting it. Instead, activists confronted police abuses head-on, staging sit-ins at precinct stations, picketing department headquarters, and blocking traffic to protest officer misdeeds. In return, organizers found themselves the targets of overwhelming political repression in the form of police surveillance, infiltration by undercover officers, and retaliatory prosecutions aimed at derailing their movement. The talk took place on November 6, 2025 at The Word Is Change, a radical bookstore in Brooklyn, NY.

Welcome to Indigenous in Music with Larry K! This week we welcome Robin Cisek, a powerful voice from the Métis Nation—alternative pop singer-songwriter. She’s joining us from Edmonton, Alberta, and she’s here with her brand-new album “Tempered,” a bold, self-produced project that blends dark-pop, electro-pop, and raw emotional storytelling. Robin is featured in our current issue of the SAY Magazine, read all about them at our place www.indigenousinmusicandarts.org/past-shows/robin-cisek. Enjoy music from Robin Cisek, Dani Lion, Celeigh Cardinal, QVLN, Amaru Tribe, Bebel Bilberto, Elastic Bond, Thea May, Logan Staats, XIT, Tom Bee, Diyet & the Love Strangers, Pony Man, Raven Reid, Mimi O'bonsawin, Vince Fontaine, The Melawmen Collective, Kind of Sea, Iskwe, Joyslam, Spirit Cry, Jace Martin, Blue Moon Marquee, Norther Cree, Link Ray, The Band Blackbird, Elisapie 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.

This week there's country classics from Patsy Cline, George Jones and Tennessee Ernie Ford. We've got blues from Louisiana Red, Blue Moon Marquee and the little-known Willie Egan plus the first recording of a standard made famous by Elvis and Willie Nelson.

Today, we begin with a question that refuses to die: Why has the world ganged up on Palestine? Why have more than sixty countries—powerful, wealthy, and self-proclaimed defenders of human rights—lined up behind Israel as it wages a campaign of annihilation against a besieged, stateless people? This is not just war. This is genocide. And it is not being committed in isolation. It is being funded, armed, and politically shielded by a global coalition of complicity. According to UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese’s report, over 60 member states have contributed to Israel’s assault on Gaza—through weapons, surveillance tech, military aid, and diplomatic cover. These include the United States, Germany, the United Kingdom, France, Italy, Canada, and Australia. But also Arab states like Egypt, Jordan, and the UAE, who enforce the blockade, normalize relations, and offer logistical support. Together, they have enabled the destruction of homes, hospitals, schools, water systems, and entire families. Together, they have tried to erase Gaza from the map. And together, they have failed. Because the people remain. Holding on to every grain of sand. Holding on to the name: Palestine. We demand answers. Why does the world help Zionists steal the land from its rightful inhabitants? Why do they reward apartheid with trade deals, arms contracts, and diplomatic immunity? Why do they silence the truth, criminalize solidarity, and punish resistance? This is not just about Palestine. It’s about the moral collapse of the international order. It’s about the Genocide Convention being shredded in real time. It’s about the cost of silence—and the price of complicity. So today, we name the countries. We trace the weapons. We follow the money. And we ask the question that history will not forgive us for ignoring: Why did the world choose genocide over justice? Stay with us. This is This Week in Palestine. And this is where the silence ends.