Protests in Washington D.C., and Nationwide Pledge Resistance to Trump’s Authoritarian Agenda; Youth Climate Group Protests Nomination of Fracking CEO to be Trump’s Energy Secretary; The Israel-Hamas Gaza Ceasefire Takes Hold but Fails to Address Future of Palestinians in Crisis

An important message from Bob Avakian: “2025: A New Year—Profound New Challenges— And A Profoundly Positive Way Forward In the Face of Very Real Horror.” Plus, REVOLUTION #111, “We revcoms are serious—and all decent people need to be serious—about actually defeating this Trump/MAGA fascism.” And REVOLUTION #104 and 105.

Organized labour must have its own plan & action to defeat Trump's tariffs and trade wars. *At the moment, UNIFOR and ex-CLC president Hassan Youseff are schmoozing with scabrous monopolists, happy to be allowed in the room.

Rosa Parks was only Fred Gray’s second case. Gray represented Claudette Colvin, a teenager, who nine months earlier had been the first to refuse to give up her seat on a Montgomery bus - and in turn inspired Rosa Parks. When Rosa Parks was arrested in 1955 for violating the segregated seating ordinance, 26-year-old Martin Luther King was chosen to lead the Montgomery Bus Boycott, and 24-year-old Fred Gray became his and the movement’s lawyer. Gray’s legal victory in the federal courts ended the boycott 381 days later. Fred Gray won scores of civil rights cases in education, voting rights, transportation, and health. He represented the Freedom Riders, the Selma-to-Montgomery marchers, and the victims of the Tuskegee Syphilis Study. It was a Republican and former employee of the United States Public Health Service, Peter Buxtun, who blew the whistle on the Tuskegee study. Poor black sharecroppers were led to believe they were being treated, while in reality the study recorded the progression of untreated Syphilis. In 2009 Buxtun was the events coordinator for the Republican Roundtable. He invited Fred Gray to speak – and allowed TUC Radio to attend and record the event. UPDATE:  Sadly, Peter Buxtun passed away in May of 2024. Fred Gray, now age 94, still maintains a law office in Montgomery, Alabama. I was told that he goes to work almost every day. DATE RECORDED: July 28, 2009
 LOCATION: Republican Roundtable, San Francisco


Coral reefs are among the planet's most beautiful treasures, hosting creatures strange and colorful. They're more than just pretty, though. Coral reefs provide vital habitats for a vast array of marine organisms, they are an essential piece of ocean ecosystems, and they actually protect coastlines from erosion. This week on Sea Change Radio we speak to Curt Storlazzi from the US geological survey who outlines a recent study promoting the bolstering of coral reefs off of Puerto Rico and Florida. Storlazzi compares coral reefs to seawalls in terms of protecting us from rising sea levels, gives a snapshot of the study's cost benefit analysis, and explains how the proposed reef bolstering program could help protect vulnerable coastal populations.

This episode of Today's Bluegrass showcases all new music. The show can be heard on Southern Branch Bluegrass & Gospel Music Radio five times each week. Monday at 9 AM, Tuesday at 12 AM, Thursday and Friday at 11 PM and Saturday at 3 AM - all times Eastern. Southern Branch Bluegrass & Gospel Music Radio can be tuned in locally at 91.7 FM Community Radio and streaming world wide at www.sbbradio.org and www.sbbradio.net We are WSBB - Digital Broadcasting Radio.

Canada's unions should/must meet and take a common stand against Trump's threats, they must not follow the monopolies and political hacks.

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

Filmmaker Marlon Riggs and healer Lakhiyia speak truth to power; Turkey’s “family values” set the stage for queer oppression, more U.S.-based corporations bow to far-right threats and dump their workplace diversity programs, but Apple and Costo buck that corporate trend, a U.S. federal judge in Kentucky overrules Biden administration protections for queer students, and the U.S. House of Representatives tramples the rights of trans girls’ and women’s student athletes. Those stories and more this week when you find “This Way Out”.

Presser ahead of rally and march. Undeterred by the extreme cold that morning people turned out determined to make a statement that they would resist the Trump Agenda and its corporate and financial industry supporters. Speakers were from immigrant rights, human rights, worker rights and community control over the policing of their communities. 80 groups collectively issued their fight back declaration to the ruling class interests behind Trump. By the time the march stepped off, taking the street on its way to Trump Tower, about 2500 was their number; vocal and spirited their mood.

This episode highlights the news, interviews and discussions from our livestream broadcast from January 16th, 2025, a day after negotiators announced a ceasefire agreement to end 15 months of war. We hear from co-founder and co-director of We Are Not Numbers Ahmed Alnaouq about why he considers Gaza victorious. The Electronic Intifada’s contributing editor Jon Elmer analyzes the details of the ceasefire agreement. And Shir Hever gives an update about what is happening in Israeli society and the growing global arms embargo against the genocidal state.

In this episode of The Buck Starts Here, Kyle and Eric dive into the remarkable life and legacy of John Adams, the often-overlooked second president of the United States. From his early days as a principled lawyer to his pivotal role in the Revolution and his presidency, they unpack the complexities of a man whose moral convictions shaped the nation’s future. The conversation takes a deep dive into Adams’ defense of British soldiers after the Boston Massacre—an act of integrity that set the stage for his role in the Revolution. They also explore his partnership with Abigail Adams, whose wisdom and influence were instrumental in his career, as well as the philosophical foundations Adams championed that continue to resonate in American governance.

We feature LA area musician Rasheed Ali, a familiar voice on UpFront Soul, as we hold those affected by the LA wildfires in our hearts.

We feature LA area musician Rasheed Ali, a familiar voice on UpFront Soul, as we hold those affected by the LA wildfires in our hearts.

Remember Romans becoming stupider due to Lead in their plates and goblets? Mercury poisoning drifts to the farthest corners, even the Poles - and reduces IQ just like Lead. Scientist Ari Feinberg from The Spanish National Research Council explains Mercury in the stratosphere. On January 10th, five major institutes reported 2024 was definitely the hottest year ever recorded. We just smashed through major milestones in climate change. Canadian climate scientist Paul Beckwith and I thrash through the latest greenhouse news.

1. heneversleepz - Packed Rich 2. Trackrunners (inSTEMental) - Grap Luva 3. Daddy Bug - Wizdumb 4. In The House (instrumental) - Pete Rock 5. Golden Era - Slimline Mutha 6. Used to - Dirty Hairy 7. Her Feelings are Real - DSmooth 8. Be Happy (instrumental) - Poke (of the Trackmasters) 9. How It's Done - Mike Flips & Seize 10. Remember We remix (instrumental) - Salaam Remi 11. Little Brother (inSTEMental) - Jaydee (J Dilla) 12. Hopeful - AJMW 13. Channel Surfing - Konteks 14. Nightshift - Funkychild 15. Outra Vez - Jon Deliz 16. Sun Chariot of the Sun Goddess - Dialog 17. Iridescence - Lex (de Kalhex) 18. Ghost - NavyDaProducer 19. Come On Yall - Carlskee 20. Bubblin - LESKY & close2U 21. Lil Baguette - aronsmith, Kasper Rietkerk and cocabona 22. Sledding - KLIM Beats 23. Colossal - Gas Lab & Ian Ewing

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 and/or www.sbbradio.net This program is uploaded to SoundCloud, RSS.com, radio4all, Podbean and iTunes to mention a few.

Backbeat keeps rollin' along this week. We've got the Swanee River Boys (pictured) giving us a surprisingly hip gospel boogie, David Vest does a rollicking update on a song that's over a hundred years old, and there's the usual mix of blues, country jazz and gospel that you don't hear on the radio Backbeat is also available in a 56 and 58 minute versions in three separate files if you want breaks. I am happy to provide custom station IDs, promos and liners. Email Lorne@Backbeatradio.com or visit www.backbeatradio.com for more information.