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Bob Avakian speaks about, “Capitalism-Imperialism—The Suffocation Of Seven Billion— And The Profound Need For A World On New Foundations.” This month marks the 19th anniversary of the opening of the US prison and torture camp at Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. From the livestream “America's Torture Colony,” we hear activist Andy Worthington and Shelby Sullivan-Bennis, the lawyer for several Guantanamo prisoners, as well as victims of U.S. drone strikes carried out outside of war zones.

In December 2020, Lynn Fries, founder and producer of GPEnewsdocs interviewed the economist Michael Hudson. Lynn’s focus is on the global political economy. Among contemporary economists Michael Hudson uses and refines terms that explain the specific brand of today’s finance capitalism. That includes the acronym “FIRE” and the term “Rentier Economy”. The FIRE sector, says Hudson, stands for Finance, Insurance and Real Estate. Hudson uses the term to make clear that we are experiencing a huge power shift from industrial to finance capitalism. Lynn Fries wrote in a brief introduction on her website that she wanted to explore with Michael Hudson how: “Allied with landlords and monopolists, this powerful finance sector is extracting economic rents from the economy that’s impoverishing US government, as well as industry and labor. And how the chokehold of pro-finance, pro-rentier capitalism is reaching into the present COVID-19 crisis.” TUC Radio presents excerpts from her 40 minute interview recorded on December 23, 2020. Michael Hudson is research professor of Economics at the University of Missouri, Kansas City, and research associate at the Levy Economics Institute of Bard College. His latest - timely - book is … and forgives them their debts: Lending, Foreclosure and Redemption from Bronze Age Finance to the Jubilee Year. Lynn Fries’ research and video-journalism began in NYC in 2007. From then to 2019 her work was core to developing The Real News Network. She left TRNN in 2019, following the departure of TRNN’s founders. For the full interview and a transcript go to or to the website of .

In December 2020, Lynn Fries, founder and producer of GPEnewsdocs interviewed the economist Michael Hudson. Lynn’s focus is on the global political economy. Among contemporary economists Michael Hudson uses and refines terms that explain the specific brand of today’s finance capitalism. That includes the acronym “FIRE” and the term “Rentier Economy”. The FIRE sector, says Hudson, stands for Finance, Insurance and Real Estate. Hudson uses the term to make clear that we are experiencing a huge power shift from industrial to finance capitalism. Lynn Fries wrote in a brief introduction on her website that she wanted to explore with Michael Hudson how: “Allied with landlords and monopolists, this powerful finance sector is extracting economic rents from the economy that’s impoverishing US government, as well as industry and labor. And how the chokehold of pro-finance, pro-rentier capitalism is reaching into the present COVID-19 crisis.” TUC Radio presents excerpts from her 40 minute interview recorded on December 23, 2020. Michael Hudson is research professor of Economics at the University of Missouri, Kansas City, and research associate at the Levy Economics Institute of Bard College. His latest - timely - book is … and forgives them their debts: Lending, Foreclosure and Redemption from Bronze Age Finance to the Jubilee Year. Lynn Fries’ research and video-journalism began in NYC in 2007. From then to 2019 her work was core to developing The Real News Network. She left TRNN in 2019, following the departure of TRNN’s founders. For the full interview and a transcript go to or to the website of .

Which of the Trump-era environmental transgressions made your heart hurt the most? Was it when they loosened CO2 emission restrictions on power plants, removed protections from wetlands, or expanded drilling in all sorts of delicate ecosystems? Or perhaps it was the withdrawal from the Paris Climate Change Agreement that wounded you most deeply? It's hard to choose, really. But chin up, there's a new sheriff in town. This week on Sea Change Radio, we speak with Derek Walker, the VP for US Climate at the Environmental Defense Fund, about what we can expect from the new Biden Administration. We talk about specific environmental policies, some of the heads of key environmental agencies, and the importance of the US rejoining the Paris Agreement.

Long-time labour organizer Nick Driedger talks about how organizing works and about his recent article on common mistakes that organizers make.

While Joe was feeling under the weather, they still made a show. With fingers fast on the mute in case of sniffles, we made it! Tune in to hear the antics of Joe and Anthony every Monday night at 8pm eastern 7pm central! http://www.chiampa.org

Host Sylvia Richardson speaks to Graham about the thousands of people trying to flee Honduras, how the western media and politicians have let us down by presenting these humanitarian crisis without any context. Never is it mentioned how US and Canadian resource industries are complicit in the suffering of these people, their role in installing repressive Coup governments. If we had proper context and info we could act to make our governments and corporations respect human rights and prevent much unnecessary suffering.

A rainbow review of the Biden/Harris Inauguration; David Kato remembered as Musevini maintains power; President Biden orders federal LGBTQ job rights on his first day, Buttigieg “refreshes” Senators at his confirmation hearing, other Cabinet nominees support queer equality, a trans person is tapped for a first-ever federal post, Biden’s White House website reflects gender diversity … and oh, those Bernie mittens memes! All that, and more this week, when you choose “This Way Out”: the world’s audio oasis for queer news and culture.

Imaginary shortwave station KMTS. This one features interval signals, test tones, music and vox.

Broadcasting from WRIR-LP 97.3 FM and www.wrir.org in Richmond, Virginia USA. "The Other Black Music" broadcast Black music ignored by other Richmond stations. Soul, Zydeco, Funk, Afro-Pop, Blues and more. Every other Sunday 3-5pm EST

A fact concealed from students explains anti-gravity and telepathy. The upcoming genocide motive of the aliens in your dreams. Also tips on out thinking experts with very little effort. WARNING: show reveals suppressed technology, and may be dangerous to listen to.

The Mix Sessions brings you Trip Hop, Drum & Bass and House music weekly. Each 58 min show (part 1 & 2) is 50% CanCon and can be played individually or together in a 2 hr block with room for PSA's. IF YOU HAVE DOWNLOAD PROBLEMS ON THIS SITE THEN PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE SHOW DIRECTLY FROM OUR SITE: http://amplifiedradio.ca/download CONTACT: sean@amplifiedradio.ca

The Mix Sessions brings you Trip Hop, Drum & Bass and House music weekly. Each 58 min show (part 1 & 2) is 50% CanCon and can be played individually or together in a 2 hr block with room for PSA's. IF YOU HAVE DOWNLOAD PROBLEMS ON THIS SITE THEN PLEASE DOWNLOAD THE SHOW DIRECTLY FROM OUR SITE: http://amplifiedradio.ca/download CONTACT: sean@amplifiedradio.ca

This time on The Children's Hour, we find out what it will take to allow all schools to open for in person education. Dr. Anthony Fauci from the National Institute of Health sat down with the Kids Crew to explain why Covid-19 is so dangerous, and when kids can expect they will be getting the vaccine. To learn more about school plans, the Kids Crew talked with New Mexico Public Education Secretary Dr. Ryan Stewart. We also hear from the kids in the Extinction Diaries about the New Mexico Jumping Meadow Mouse, and its fight for survival.

Welcome to Indigenous in Music! This week we welcome back from the Pine Ridge Indian Nation, Mr. Wanbli Ceya AKA JUQ. He has just released his 3nd Lakota Pop album entitled “Yamni.” You can find out all about him on our homepage and hear his music on Spotify. Music from JUQ, Mattmac, Drezus, Brandis Knudsen, La Yegros, Ana Tijoux, Orishas, Yomil y El Dany, Iceis Rain, DJ Shub, QVLN, Lightingcloud, Leonard Summer, Joey Stylez, Northern Cree, Difessa, Matt Richards, Twin Flames, Carlos Santana, The Isley Brothers, Digging Roots, Elastic Bond, El Hijo De La Cumbia, Nortec Collective, Ozomatli, Pablo Nouvell, Chambao, Nancy Sanchez, Stoik, DJ krayzkree, XAXO, Buffy Sainte Marie and much much more. Visit us on our music page at IndigenousinMusic.com and our homepage at indigenousinmusicandarts.org. We have underwriting opportunities available. Indigenous in Music, a non-profit, section 501(c)(3).

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The Biden/Harris team just appointed Professor Shalanda Baker as Deputy Director for Energy Justice at the Department of Energy. Meet her first, here on Radio Ecoshock. We discuss Bakers new book Revolutionary Power - An Activists Guide to the Energy Transition. Dr. Katharyn Duffy reveals a tipping point for plants - where they become a source of CO2. It is important science about imminent danger.

The Biden/Harris team just appointed Professor Shalanda Baker as Deputy Director for Energy Justice at the Department of Energy. Meet her first, here on Radio Ecoshock. We discuss Bakers new book Revolutionary Power - An Activists Guide to the Energy Transition. Dr. Katharyn Duffy reveals a tipping point for plants - where they become a source of CO2. It is important science about imminent danger.