Our guest is Debbie Esparza. She is the CEO of YWCA Metropolitan Phoenix, is a lifelong advocate for women, girls, and people of color. With over 25 years of commitment to the YWCA's mission, she brings a diverse leadership perspective from banking, consulting, entrepreneurship, academia, and non-profit executive roles. In the first half of the show, Debbie discusses the YWCA and their plight, as well as some recent challenges brought forth by the current political administration. She also discusses Women’s History Month and how communities can continue to highlight the accomplishments of women across the country. In the second half of the show, Debbie explains the differences between the needs of women in rural areas vs those in urban areas and how communities around the country can provide support! She shares her thoughts on the rolling back of DEI and how they will affect women directly. Our Way Black History Fact examines the life of the first Black woman in space…Mae Jemison!

Trump's Illegal Demolition of the Federal Government Provokes a Constitutional Crisis and calls for Impeachment; After Israel Destroyed Gaza’s Civil Infrastructure, Palestinians Face a Water & Environmental Crisis; Trump’s Ukraine War Peace Overture to Russia Creates Rift with European Allies.

It's all aboard a forgotten kids cheezy train music album this week, while snarf is reminded not everyone dances around in a circle and the limburger lounge takes us to a place our hosts seem to have a hard time understanding.

The Bob Avakian Interviews 2025, Part 1: On Fascism, Capitalism, & the Way Out of the Madness.

David Moscrop invited Cory Doctorow and Yanis Varoufakis to a conversation. They discuss how the concentration of wealth and power and surveillance is made possible by the internet where someone like Elon Musk uses digital power to determine the outcome of an election, and then proceeds to dismantle democratic institutions. Cory Doctorow is a Canadian-British blogger, journalist, science fiction author and activist. Doctorow had just announced that his most recent book: Picks And Shovels was going into distribution. Picks & Shovels is the origin story of the most powerful new tool for crime ever invented: the personal computer. Yanis Varoufakis is an economist, former Finance Minister of Greece and author of Technofeudalism: What Killed Capitalism. Technofeudalism is the new power that is reshaping our lives and the world, and is the greatest current threat to our efforts to avert climate catastrophe — and to democracy itself. Please go to YouTube and search for the one hour version of this rebellious and intriguing conversation. It’s on the Jacobin channel under the title: Picks And Shovels by Cory Doctorow, with Yanis Varoufakis DATE: Feb. 15, 2025

An implicit assumption within the structure of the American justice system is the notion that punishment is productive. Research shows, however, that locking people up does not address the underlying causes for most criminal behavior -- in fact it actually exacerbates the likelihood of reoffending. With 95% of incarcerated people expected to reenter our communities, it seems pretty clear that our punitive practices are decidedly unproductive. This week on Sea Change Radio, we welcome back to the show Scott Hechinger, a civil rights lawyer, former public defender, and the current Executive Director of the nonprofit advocacy group, Zealous. We talk about the set of informational films that his organization has recently produced, discuss the fight that lies ahead for immigrants, and look at the measures that are being taken by the current federal administration to push for more capital punishment.

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

Time to wake up, be a nation among nations; follow Mexico, a veteran of sharp encounters with Yankee power; throw Doug Ford's "Fortress AM-CAN" overboard and adopt a new course with our North American partner in courage, Mexico, and call it MEXI-CAN. Mexico is not a NATO predator, sweating to pay dues for imperialist aggression and is now making a Mexican car workers can afford. Take a lesson, Canada. President Claudia Sheinbaum declares the people come first, especially the poor. Let us say the same in Canada. The U.S. uses "aid" to subvert other countries and they say so openly. South Africa is now being targeted because they are beginning the long promised land reform and have taken Israel to the International Court of Justice for genocide and war crimess. Kendrick Lamar was the cultural MVP of the Super Bowl, revealing to millions the other and real America, that Trump and company deny exists. Trump bullied and mocked Taylor Swift, but was silent about the great half-time show. He's afraid of Lamar.

Joe likes clicky thingies and Anthony loves smooth technology nights, tonight was a thing of boths! Yay, take a listen to this and many more episodes over at Chiamp.org

AIDS kills America’s first queer political action committee; fifty-six men are arrested at a so-called “gay sex party” in Jakarta, Argentina’s president decrees an end to gender-affirming healthcare for young people while U.S. federal judges block Trump’s pediatric gender care ban, trans and nonbinary plaintiffs sue the U.S. State Department for restoration of the “X” gender marker option on passports, and hundreds protest the erasure of trans and queer people from the Stonewall National Monument website. Those stories and more this week when you choose “This Way Out”.

1. How Nice I Am S.I.D. remix 2. Pass Da Mic - Sankofa & Nec Nymbl ft. P-Ro and Act 1 3. Prestige - QUEST ft. Moka Only and D-Track 4. Elite - Habitat 617 & DJ Severe 5. AEO - FirstRepair ft. Young RJ, Ras Kass, Nkechi Taifa, Kymrence Young and Tricky Trev 6. The One - Saukrates 7. Good Foot - Mike Flips & Seize ft. MysDiggi 8. Giving Back to the Universe - Stress Eater 9. Doin' What You Never Did - Psycho Les & B-Real 10. Ish Champ - Confidence & Ishmael Nehemiah 11. Herbalist - Konteks 12. The Way She Looks - Konflik & NasteeLuvzYou ft. DJMyth 13. thin base - teyos 14. Relax (Jazz version) - Spectac & Amiri 15. Scenic Route - SC Static & Militant Marxman 16. Young Synth Bap - Young Bangas & Stu Bangas 17. Boosting at Crazy Eddie - Mighty Theodore ft. LMNO and Frank Nitt 18. State Of Mind - World Renown 19. Scenic Route - Steven Gilbers, Steven Francis, J57, DJ Irie 20. Irresistible - dryhope

In 1984, a vast quantity of methyl isocyanate gas was released from a pesticide factory in a densely populated area, leading to death, disability, reproductive damage and genetic malformations for the populus. The corporate owners have gotten off nearly scot free. Forty years later, the harms to both the public and the environment still mount, and the campaign for justice continues. 

On this episode of Indigenous in the News, we’re thrilled to welcome Lil Mike and Funny Bone, the dynamic hip-hop duo known as Mike Bone! Hailing from Oklahoma and representing the Pawnee and Muscogee Nations, these brothers have captured hearts worldwide with their infectious energy, humor, and powerful message of resilience and cultural pride. From their breakout on America’s Got Talent to their roles on the hit series Reservation Dogs, Mike Bone continues to shatter stereotypes and inspire generations. Join us as we dive into their journey, creative process, and their mission to uplift Native voices through music and media! You can find all all about them on the web at www.mikebonemedia.com. This and more along with National Native News and Antonia Gonazles. Emmy nominated duo LiL Mike & Funny Bone are multi-award winning Native American Recording Artists/Actors as seen on Reservation Dogs, America's Got Talent & more! Their newest album "VIBIN" has been released to the world on all streaming platforms. Together they're known as "MIKE BONE" Indigenous HipHop duo born & raised in Oklahoma City, from the Pawnee & Choctaw Nation. MIKE & BONE are considered to be legends in the game with 27+ years under their belt. Using positive lyrics & not following the typical rap scene, as one of their songs says, it's "More Than Music". Offered multiple record deals they've chosen to stay independent to maintain their integrity, which is expressed in their song "Hold Me Back". They've devoted their lives to entertaining & inspiring, performing at venues of all kinds, from Arena's, to Public Schools & everything in-between. Raised by a single mother of 5 kids their hustle has brought them from hood famous to global stardom, climbing the charts & making a difference. Even when opening for other artists they steal the show everywhere they go. More than just recording artists, MIKE BONE also do speaking engagements on all kinds of topics from bullying, drug & alcohol prevention, to following your dreams, with a splash of comedy when needed. Get Streaming Links, Free Downloads, Merch & More at: MikeBoneMedia.com You can learn their story in the award winning documentary "Looked Over but Never Overlooked" on youtube. With tons of content on youtube their channel includes behind-the-scenes footage, music videos, TV interviews & more. You just might become a subscriber to see what pops up next. From homelessness, to gang violence & discrimination, they've maintained their faith in GOD & have become performance icons. Visit us on our homepage www.indigenousinthenews.org and find out about all the programs we provide and view our sponsorship opportunities we have available.

New tributes to Tony Allen by Colombia's La BOA and Trinidad's Anthony Joseph; new Brazilian sounds from Roberta Campos and Rogê; Jordan Wax's New Mexico indie-klezmer in Yiddish; two new albums from Mali's Kouyaté family tree; Santrofi celebrates their roots and leaps into the future of Ghanaian highlife; a stellar jazz-meets-bump-jive reissue from South Africa's Dennis Mpale

We'll hear about Revolution from Nina Simone, we'll Laugh to Keep from Cryin' with the Nat Turner Rebellion, and Lay this Burden with Mary Love.

We'll hear about Revolution from Nina Simone, we'll Laugh to Keep from Cryin' with the Nat Turner Rebellion, and Lay this Burden with Mary Love.

Quebec is a nation that will withstand Trump’s notions of annexation.