AI swarms - self-directing fake persons around us. Dr. Daniel Schroeder Lead Author of the new paper "How malicious AI swarms can threaten democracy". Clips from Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti on Breaking Points "AI Bots Plot Human Downfall On Moltbook Social Media Site". Alex rants on emergent group cognition and the last stand of consciousness.

This week hear records made by Esther Phillips, Roy Acuff, Muddy Waters and Gregory Isaacs early in their careers. There's also a couple of obscure country singers, one so obscure nobody is sure when his record was made. You especially don't want to miss a beautiful bluegrass harmony record by Reno & Smiley, great blues from Matt Anderson and so much more.

When the Story Becomes the Weapon Today, we open with the reality the world keeps trying to rename. On Saturday, Israeli airstrikes across Gaza killed at least thirty two Palestinians—lives added to the more than five hundred already lost during what officials insisted on calling a “ceasefire.” A ceasefire in name only. One that never reached the families sheltering in shattered buildings, never reached the children sleeping under tarps, never reached the wounded waiting for medical care that no longer exists. And then, on Monday, the Rafah crossing to Egypt was partially opened, framed as a gesture of humanitarian relief. But Israel announced it would allow only one hundred and fifty Palestinians to leave each day. As one emergency medic put it, “At this rate, it would take over a year for the twenty thousand awaiting evacuation to leave.” A year for people who do not have a year. A year for people who may not have a week. This is the landscape as Israel’s assault—what many scholars, jurists, and human rights organizations have described as genocide—enters its twenty eighth month. Twenty eight months of siege, bombardment, starvation, displacement, and the systematic destruction of a society. Twenty eight months of a world watching, calculating, debating, and too often doing nothing. But this violence is not sustained by military force alone. It is upheld by political alliances, diplomatic cover, and—perhaps most powerfully—by the stories told about it. Stories that shape public opinion. Stories that justify policy. Stories that turn victims into threats and atrocities into “self defense.” And nowhere has that complicity been clearer than in the Western media ecosystem. One of the most glaring examples is the now debunked New York Times story “Screams Without Words.” Published with dramatic flair and presented as investigative journalism, it claimed to uncover evidence of systematic sexual violence committed by Palestinians on October 7th. The story was immediately amplified by U.S. officials and used to justify the continued flow of weapons, funding, and diplomatic protection for Israel’s actions. It became a talking point, a rallying cry, a moral shield for the slaughter of tens of thousands of Palestinian men, women, and children. But the story wasn’t true. Not partially true. Not misinterpreted. It collapsed under scrutiny—built on unverifiable testimonies, politically motivated sources, and evidence that contradicted the narrative. Internal fact checkers were sidelined. Doubts were ignored. And once the story was out, it spread unchecked: repeated on cable news, cited by politicians, weaponized by commentators, and absorbed by the public as fact. This is how propaganda works today—not through state run newspapers, but through respected institutions that carry the veneer of credibility. And when those institutions fail, the consequences are not abstract. They are measured in lives. While false claims circulated, Gaza was being bombed. Families were being buried under rubble. Hospitals were being destroyed. Children were starving. Entire neighborhoods were being erased. This is not just a media critique. This is about the cost of a lie. Today, we examine how narratives are constructed, how they travel, and how they are used to justify the unjustifiable. We look at the machinery behind the headlines, the politics behind the storytelling, and the human beings erased in the process. Stay with us, as we pull apart the narratives that shield power, as we center the voices long pushed aside, and as we insist on truth in a moment built on distortion. This is This Week in Palestine.

Trailblazing Black Feminist and Canadian Politician Rosemary Brown was also a trained social worker, a columnist, and a women's studies professor. WINGS co-founder Katherine Davenport recorded her address to Canadian women journalists in 1991. Brown died in 2003. In 2009, she was honoured on a Canadian postage stamp for Black History Month. Her warning about backsliding on the matter of equality is even more important today. See Wikipedia entry for more:https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rosemary_Brown_(Canadian_politician)

Welcome to Indigenous in Music with Larry K, today we’re joined by is the multi-talented Pony Man. From the film sets of The Avengers and Cowboys & Aliens to the heart of the Indigenous music scene, Pony brings decades of experience as a filmmaker, producer, and creative visionary. His latest release, ‘Shake the Tail Feather’, celebrates joy, unity, and Navajo pride through powerful sound and stunning visuals. He'll be stopping by to us all about it. Pony Man is featured in our current issue of the SAY Magazine, read all about him at our place www.indigenousinmusicandarts.org/past-shows/pony-man. Enjoy music from Pony Man, Vince Fontaine, Annie Humphrey, Indigenous, John Trudell, Melody McArthur, Bryce Morin, William Prince, Julian Taylor, Celeigh Cardinal, Hataalii, Kind of Sea, 1915, Elastic Bond, Irv Lyons Jr., One Way Sky, Campo, Jorge Drexler, Clube da Bossa, Janel Munoa, Shawnee Kish, Lee Harvey Osmond, Tom Wilson, Digging Roots, The Melawmen Collective, The Northstars and much 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.

– Martin enjoyed watching a 1989 Peter Greenaway film at Tony’s flat this week: ‘The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover’ by Peter Greenaway [watch here] (1989) – In the realm of cinema, few films have managed to shock, provoke, and captivate audiences quite like Peter Greenaway’s 1989 masterpiece, ‘The Cook, the Thief, His Wife & Her Lover’. This audacious work of art stands as a testament to the power of subversive screenwriting – Epstein files released – but really nasty stuff not released – meaning there is really nasty stuff! Palestine Action activists cleared of aggravated charges after break-in at Israeli defence firm – no verdict. – Palestine Action, THE FILTON TRIAL – THE VERDICTS – NO CONVICTIONS – FIVE BAILED Verdicts delivered on the six young people who have spent seventeen months on remand and eight weeks in court – With Mandelson’s blessing, Starmer set up his own Labour leadership team six months before Corbyn’s 2019 defeat… – The Arlington Road Gang (Left to Right) – Downing Street Chief of Staff, Morgan McSweeney – Prime Minister Kier Starmer – Nick Smith, MP for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney, with his wife, – Baroness Jenny Chapman, ex-MP – Baron Andrew Adonis of Camden, ex-minister – Georgia Gould, MP for Queen’s Park and Maida Vale – Tulip Siddiq, MP for Hampstead and Highgate – Sky’s Beth Rigby questions PM over decision to appoint Mandelson. Richard Burgeon MP on Mandelson. Wes Streeting – Mandelson must suffer the consequences of his actions. – Labour rebels force Starmer into humiliating climbdown on Mandelson files Prime minister’s own integrity and judgement under scrutiny as he admits he knew of – Peter Mandelson’s ongoing relationship with Epstein – but appointed him US ambassador anyway – Misconduct in public office? What do emails between Mandelson and Epstein say? – Newly released emails between Lord Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein date back to when he was serving as a senior minister in Gordon Brown’s government – Email exchanges published in the US indicate Lord Mandelson was in close contact with the disgraced late financier during a period in which he was at the heart of government amid the financial crisis – BBC QT Dia Yusuf, Reform, on Labour sleaze and Mandelson. BBC QT Oli Dugmore, New Statesman, on Mandleson. – Journalist delivered a chilling speech on Labour’s “extraordinary” appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador on Question Time. The studio audience were stunned into silence as the New Statesman’s Oli Dugmore lay bare his shock at revelations over the past week, – "I think it is wrong to have sex with children and I wouldn’t want to be friends with anyone that did that and I certainly wouldn’t want to work with them. If I did, I think you’d all be asking me questions and they’d be valid ones. – “That is apparently now a fringe position for some people at the top of the Labour Party which is an extraordinary thing to be able to say." – Court case for van dwellers in Bristol this week. BBC PM – Hannah Miller report on van dwellers in Bristol. Trial date set as Downs ‘van dwellers’ saga nears an end – The number of vehicles parked around the Downs has dropped recently Bristol City Council is set for a court showdown as it moves to permanently ban people living in vehicles from the roads around the Downs – Rev Paul Williamson with new archbishop safeguarding concerns, ejected from St Pauls cathedral – Sarah Mullally safeguarding failures – Premier has seen the documents which outline what Rev Williamson described as “three impediments” to the elevation of Bishop Sarah to the see of Canterbury. – He cited the death of Fr Alan Griffin, a priest who took his own life after being falsely accused of abuse in the Diocese of London. A coroner strongly criticised the way the case was handled. Bishop Sarah apologised “unreservedly” to Fr Alan’s family and friends. – LBC Andrew Marr – Epstein working for the KGB! While trying to overthrow Putin - lol – Jeffrey Epstein ‘Russian spy’ claims emerge after files reveal Putin link ‘More and more leads’ point towards Jeffrey Epstein’s sex trafficking ring being ‘co-organised by Russian intelligence services’ – A Mossad op: ‘Epstein’s Shadow: Ghislaine Maxwell’ superb 2021 documentary – Ari Ben-Menashe, ex Israeli Intelligence, says Robert Maxwell, Ghislaine, and Epstein worked for Mossad. – How Jeffrey Epstein’s intelligence ties go back decades The disgraced, convicted sex offender inhabited a murky world of business, spies and arms dealers – Jeffrey Epstein discussed the UAE invading Qatar, obtained intelligence on a €500bn bailout to save the Euro before it happened, and appeared to have information that Russia tipped off Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan about a failed coup d’etat in 2016 – EPSTEIN AND THE UKRAINE COUP/WAR: Low Key, Double Down News, Epstein and Ghislaine a Mossad sting operation. – RT: Victor Pinchuk, Ukrainian oligarch, in contact with Epstein. In Davos, a Ukrainian Billionaire Is Fighting for Kyiv’s Cause Victor Pinchuk – 'I represent the Rothschilds' Epstein tells Peter Thiel – ReallyGraceful – Epstein represented the Rothschilds. Jeffrey Epstein’s business ties with banker Ariane de Rothschild revealed – Le Monde: Extremely close relationship between the French-German head of the Edmond de Rothschild group and the convicted sex offender Epstein. – The Deep Dive Perspective, Moseen Abbas, interviews London Neteuri Karta Rabbis on Iran riots. Times of Israel – Netanyahu on downfall of Iranian regime – Rabbi Beck: A leading voice from the Neturei Karta, an international anti-Zionist Jewish movement. – Rabbi Sofer: A scholar and researcher on Judaism, Zionism, and geopolitics – Sergei Lavrov on Russian FM – outlines Ukraine peace plan and way forward. – Sam William: They are creating a DIGITAL GOD! Big Brother #FACEWATCH DIGITAL BRAIN! London, Sam William – facial recognition tech. – England, supposedly, is a free country. Certainly in England, we would be highly agreved if at every street corner there was an agent of the state demanding to see our papers – They really just have two options. They either sit back, keep calm, and lose control over the country. or they sit back, keep calm, and check people’s papers anyway, just without them knowing. Stealth paper checking. – The Bristol Politics Show, presented by Tony Gosling https://politicsthisweek.gn.apc.org/2026/02/the-bristol-politics-show-presented-by-tony-gosling-8/

New details are emerging about a new plan by Israel and the US for a concentration camp in Rafah with biometric surveillance, checkpoints, and educational programs reminiscent of Indian residential schools in North America. The Electronic Intifada’s Jon Elmer and Asa Winstanley join hosts Nora Barrows-Friedman and Ali Abunimah to discuss the details for these plans. Ali Abunimah also takes a look at the propaganda campaign that cast doubt on the numbers of Palestinians killed by Israel throughout the genocide. Social media has become a new tool of anti-Palestinian suppression even though these platforms were initially instrumental in advancing the Palestinian struggle. Omar Zahzah discusses Big Tech’s role in Israel’s genocide. His latest book is about how digital platforms and technology companies support the Israeli settler-colonial project through censorship. The civil defense in Gaza is on the front lines in every single aspect of Palestinian society. On the Resistance Report, Jon Elmer highlights their brave and resourceful work: rescuing people from rubble, removing dangerous debris, fighting fires and digging canals to remove water from flooded tents.

Sonic Café, that’s the very talented and always rocking Butch Walker with Mexican Coke. I wonder how different it is from Coke Zero? Anyway, welcome. I’m Scott Clark and this is episode 470. This time we’ve got a smokin’ hot show lined up for you. Our music is pulled from 66 years and is packed with some really hot tunes. Listen for Jet from the 2003 Get Born album, also Pete Townsend, Tash Sultana, a Steely Dan tune that was never released, listen for the Megashine City. We’ve also got comedian Jeremy Piven smoking on a plane and Andy Hendrickson reminding us not to share that newborn baby pic too soon. We’ll also spin the Cisco Kid, along with a rare one from T. Rex, listen for Country Honey. Oh and before we forget listen for another Sonic Café two for two twin spin, Howlin’ Wolf’s 1956 recording of Smokestack Lightning followed by The Yardbirds 1964 version. They are both, ahh Smokin’ Hot. So strap in and get ready as the Sonic Café presents a Smokin’ Hot Mix from out little radio café way out in the Pacific Northwest. From 1976 the band is Boston, the tune is Smokin and we’re the Sonic Café.

Zoya’s Story, An Afghan Woman’s Struggle for Freedom Zoya, a member of the RAWA, the Revolutionary Association of Women of Afghanistan, tells the story of her childhood, her parents and her parents’ disappearance. She describes the wrath that first the Russians, then the Taliban and then the Northern Alliance have brought to her country. Along with the suffering, she describes the hope and spirit carried in the hearts of the Afghan people. Zoya recommends the collected speeches of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.. Originally Broadcast: June 18, 2002

A weekly 30 minute review of international news and opinion, recorded from a shortwave radio and the internet. With times, frequencies, and websites for listening at home. 3 files- Highest quality broadcast, regular broadcast, and slow-modem streaming. Germany, France 24, Japan, and Cuba.

Congestion pricing refers to fees levied on drivers in particularly dense areas or at rush hour, the aim being to keep cars off the road and prevent traffic jams. Of course, strategies like these are most effective when there’s a corresponding plan to reinvest profits into public transit systems, bike lanes, and other equitable means of transport. As you can imagine, congestion pricing is not universally popular and often leads to vigorous debate. Singapore was the first city to introduce a congestion pricing model — since then cities from Milan and Stockholm to London and Rome have implemented similar systems. This week’s guest on Sea Change Radio, Charles Komanoff, is a congestion pricing advocate who writes about New York City’s recent foray into the practice as a “successful work in progress.” We talk about the evolution of congestion pricing in New York, examine its effects one year into implementation, and discuss whether this type of model could be rolled out in other U.S. cities.

Congressional candidate Elizabeth Lee is a nationally recognized nurse, board-certified patient advocate, and reproductive healthcare policy expert with over a decade of experience advancing access to care. She built a career helping thousands of patients navigate complex medical, financial, and ethical barriers—while also advising lawmakers on federal IVF and reproductive health protections. First Half: We begin this segment by discussing Elizabeth Lee’s background as a national figure and advocate for IVF treatment for individuals struggling with conception. She makes her case as a congressional candidate and discusses what she plans to bring to Washington D.C. if elected. Second Half: The second half of the show is dedicated to uncovering some of the shortcomings of the current administration and discussions of how Elizabeth Lee plans to interject common sense, diversity of thought, and a scientific/fact-based approach to problem-solving if elected.

A look at the marvelous entertaining stylings of Don Ho in Hawaii. What he does for Grandma's will amaze you....That magic organ crucifies country and a Happy Days guy says rock is dead. I wouldn't tell your average air guitar maniac that though.

Minnesota Shows the Country How to Effectively Resist ICE Violence; National Coalition of Local Prosecutors Target Federal Lawbreakers to Enforce Accountability; Starbucks Workers Union Enters 3rd Month of Unfair Labor Practice Strike.

Rafael Kadaris, the fascist terror of ICE Gestapo. People standing up against ICE, the June 14 protests in DC and everywhere, and the urgent demand: The Trump Fascist Regime Must Go NOW! Interview with Alfonso Morales. Bob Avakian, “How do you deal with the ugly and dangerous attacks against you?” (The Bob Avakian Interviews, 2022) Further reflections on what's behind the unprincipled attacks on Bob Avakian, which have gotten worse. The genocide in Gaza continues...Do Not Be Complicit.

Russian UN Ambassador says Maduro was betrayed, a comment fortelling major political shifts to come. Also, first, words and song supporting Minnesota's resistance to Trumpism.