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Carl Dix on Covid-19 in America. Dix has called out the mass incarceration of Black and Brown people, and the epidemic of police murders as a "slow genocide which could become a fast genocide." Now, this warning is more urgent than ever. Bob Avakian on the questions everyone should be asking, and agonizing over – How Long?! How many MORE times do the tears have to flow? This is from a speech, BA Speaks: Revolution – Nothing Less, given in 2012

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There are very few writers who went on a book tour - expecting to be done in 3 months - and 2 years later are still in high demand by TV and radio talk shows, universities, high level think tanks, and festivals. Even the Cornona Virus did not slow him down and on May 19, 2020, Anand Giridharadas was interviewed, from his home, for the International Festival of Arts & Ideas in New Haven, Connecticut. In his book, Giridharadas asked hard questions about corporate philanthropy: Why, for example, should our gravest problems be solved by the unelected upper crust instead of the public institutions that the rich erode by lobbying and dodging taxes? Elizabeth Nearing is the curator of ideas for the the International Festival of Arts & Ideas. The interviewer is John Dankosky.

There are very few writers who went on a book tour - expecting to be done in 3 months - and 2 years later are still in high demand by TV and radio talk shows, universities, high level think tanks, and festivals. Even the Cornona Virus did not slow him down and on May 19, 2020, Anand Giridharadas was interviewed, from his home, for the International Festival of Arts & Ideas in New Haven, Connecticut. In his book, Giridharadas asked hard questions about corporate philanthropy: Why, for example, should our gravest problems be solved by the unelected upper crust instead of the public institutions that the rich erode by lobbying and dodging taxes? Elizabeth Nearing is the curator of ideas for the the International Festival of Arts & Ideas. The interviewer is John Dankosky.

The next time you hear the White House assert that up is down and down is up, consider what paved the way for this template of mendacity. This week on Sea Change Radio, we speak with environmental attorney and author Barbara Freese about her new book, “Industrial Strength Denial.” Freese takes us on a historical tour of the havoc that big business has wreaked on the planet and on truth itself. We discuss the climate change denial movement and how it relates to the Trump Administration’s handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, as well as the pernicious legacy of leaded gasoline.

Who is "Pro-Democracy?" Phil talks elections in Burundi, and repression in Rwanda.

Phil asks if it is possible to bring the nations of the world together to fight the COVID-19 pandemic. Apparently not, as long as the "Five Eyes" back the USA in its attempt to slough off its responsibility to support the WHO. "Five Eyes" is "an anglophone intelligence alliance." [Wikipedia]. Canada and Australia were part of a US-backed effort to damage China and the WHO in two ways: 1) Trying to criticize China's handling of the pandemic, and 2) arguing for the representation of Taiwan at the WHO. The Canadian-Australian attempts flopped, because the rest of the WHA membership weren't interested in creating problems, but instead in finding common solutions in the COVID-19 crisis. The US has been regularly abrogating its international agreements and treaties. Trump's defunding of the WHO is part of a pattern of undermining multilateral organizations and international co-operation.

Archaeology from the impossibly mixed up record crates on the thrift shop shelves ... music that hasn't seen the light of day for ages ... on sale now, 85% off!

A free form musical trip through the world of library music, soundtracks, test cards, easy tempo jazz, classic pop, obscurities & shortwave transmissions

What's the thing about "Tiger King"? Her gender dysphoric voice challenges a brave young trans-woman; readers are abducted by Steve Abbott’s “Beautiful Aliens”; Costa Rica jumps its last marriage equality hurdle, Albania bans conversion therapy, COVID-19 infects Chechnya’s queer purge-leading despot, Hungary outlaws documented gender changes, U.S. Supremes nix Idaho’s bid to stop an inmate’s transition surgery, and more LGBTQ news from around the world!

A bouquet of this and that, not random but loosely structured. Features a fine talk by Mumia Abu-Jamal, two classic satires by The Firesign Theater, and commentary by KD. The commentary focuses on corruption of language as a tool of the powerful, the sea of propaganda in which we swim, the historical uses of potpourri, the sad similarities of 17th and (U.S.) 21st century responses to pandemics, and the meaning of "Ring Around the Rosie." And yes, the topics are all related.

A bouquet of this and that, not random but loosely structured. Features a fine talk by Mumia Abu-Jamal, two classic satires by The Firesign Theater, and commentary by KD. The commentary focuses on corruption of language as a tool of the powerful, the sea of propaganda in which we swim, the historical uses of potpourri, the sad similarities of 17th and (U.S.) 21st century responses to pandemics, and the meaning of "Ring Around the Rosie." And yes, the topics are all related.

Latin waves host Sylvia Richardson speaks with author Yves Engler about the recent backlash against the film Planet of the Humans. "It should not be controversial to note that the corporate consumption juggernaut is destroying our ability to survive on this planet. From the agriculture industry raising animals to plastic manufacturers’ waste killing sea life to the auto industrial complex’s greenhouse gases, the examples of corporations wreaking ecological havoc are manifold" says Engler. The interview is about the political and personal co-creation of the world we live in, the struggles shaping our world and the inspiring struggles that brought us to this moment.

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Congolese popular music.

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An eclectic collection of interviews and odd news designed to entertain

Welcome to Indigenous in Music! This week Larry welcomes Taos, New Mexico “Thana Redhawk. She is a published poet and award winning spoken word artist. She’ll be stopping by to tell us all about her album “Fires of Thunder.” You can find out all about her and hear her music on her homepage at thanaredhawk.com. Music from Thana Redhawk, Gina Lorning, Q052, Angela Amarualik, Buggin Malone, Chris Ferree, Ed Koban, Mike Bern, Stolen Identity, The Isley Brothers, Santana, Stolen Identity, Shon Denay, Khu'eex, QVLN, Locos Por Juana, DJ Shub, Anachnid, Tchutchu, Esther Pennell, JC Campbell, Rosary Spence, Vilda, Mike Paul, Nadjiwan, Cary Morin, Twin Flames and much much more. Visit us on our music page at www.IndigenousinMusic.com and our homepage at www.indigenousinMusicandArts.org. We have underwriting and opportunities available. We are a non-profit, section 501(c) (3).

Like meat packing plants, the novel Corona virus is infecting workers in nuclear power plants around the world. But the danger is too high to imagine. Alex covers this new risk in a country review, with starring roles for America and Russia, the two countries with the most COVID-19 cases on Earth. Guest Grant Smith from the Environmental Working Group joins in.