First aired September 25, 2015 1. Killshot - Lee Reed 2. My Salvation - The Demon & 1988 3. Keep A Light On - Animal Nation 4. All Hail To My Hands - The Allies (A-Track) 5. 8,7,6,5 - Jeff Spec 6. Gotta Vibe - Divo GMJ ft. Dan-E-O, Tahnee Michelle, Ryan Field 7. In My Cave - Robbie G 8. Velvet - Plains Of Fascination 9. Elevate - Sevn + Neanderthal Productions 10. E-Z On The Motion - Ghetto Concept 11. Addict - KeepDiggin (aka Mazaman) 12. Short Straw - Made Wade w/ Rel McCoy 13. Regiment - Shing Shing Regime 14. Brand New Kicks - Cloud City Classic ft. K-Rec 15. Backbone - DJ Revolution ft. Chase Infinite, Krondon, Planet Asia, Kardinal Offishall, Choclair, Shabaam Sahdeeq, Rasco, Ill Advised 16. 9th Configuration - First Division 17. Light Em' Up - Sharky & Tona 18. A.D.S.T. - The Hop

Listen to Backbeat this week to find out why an accordion player known as the Polka King of Milwaukee is considered by some to be one of the "Fathers of Rock & Roll"! You'll also hear early recordings by Jimmy Witherspoon, Mable Smith (before she was Big Maybelle), Jewel Akens, and Doctor Ross. Backbeat is always lively, always fun and usually has some surprises.

In the halls of Congress, where policy is supposed to reflect the will of the people, a shadow looms large—one cast not by voters, but by lobbyists. At the center of this influence stands the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), a lobbying powerhouse whose reach has transformed the landscape of U.S. politics. While AIPAC presents itself as a bipartisan advocate for strong U.S.-Israel relations, its tactics reveal a deeper, more troubling reality: a system of political coercion, financial manipulation, and ideological enforcement that undermines democratic accountability and silences dissent. AIPAC’s power lies not in persuasion, but in money. Through its affiliated PACs—such as the AIPAC PAC, the United Democracy Project, and the Democratic Majority for Israel—it has spent over $100 million in recent election cycles to reshape Congress. This spending is not neutral. It is targeted, strategic, and punitive. Lawmakers who dare to criticize Israeli policies, speak out against the occupation of Palestine, or advocate for human rights in Gaza find themselves in AIPAC’s crosshairs. The goal is clear: eliminate dissent before it gains traction. In 2024 alone, AIPAC spent nearly $17 million to unseat Representative Jamaal Bowman of New York, and another $12 million to defeat Representative Cori Bush of Missouri—both Black progressive lawmakers who have spoken out against Israeli aggression. In 2022, it poured $4 million into defeating Representative Andy Levin of Michigan, a progressive Jewish congressman who dared to challenge the status quo. These campaigns weren’t just about winning elections—they were about sending a message: If you stand with Palestine, we will come for your seat. Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky, one of the few Republicans to defy AIPAC, described the group’s tactics bluntly: “Every congressman has a babysitter.” These babysitters—often constituents embedded in AIPAC’s network—maintain direct access to lawmakers, monitor their votes, and apply pressure to ensure compliance. Massie revealed that colleagues frequently tell him they agree with his positions but fear backlash from their “AIPAC person.” This isn’t lobbying—it’s surveillance. It’s political conditioning. And it’s happening in plain sight. AIPAC’s influence extends beyond elections. It sponsors trips to Israel for lawmakers, curates briefings that frame Israeli policy in a favorable light, and mobilizes donor networks to reward loyalty and punish defiance. It has even donated to 106 Republican House members who voted to overturn the 2020 presidential election, revealing that its commitment to Israeli interests outweighs any concern for democratic norms. The consequences of this corruption are profound. U.S. foreign policy remains tethered to Israeli military goals, even as evidence of war crimes in Gaza mounts. Humanitarian aid is blocked, ceasefire resolutions are stalled, and billions in weapons continue to flow—despite public opposition. According to polling, a majority of Americans now oppose unconditional military aid to Israel and support calls for accountability. Yet Congress remains largely silent, paralyzed by fear of AIPAC’s financial retaliation. This is not just a foreign policy failure—it is a crisis of democracy. When lawmakers are afraid to vote their conscience, when truth becomes politically dangerous, and when lobbyists can buy silence with campaign checks, the integrity of governance collapses. AIPAC’s corruption is not just about Israel—it’s about who controls our government, whose voices are heard, and whose suffering is ignored. But resistance is growing. Grassroots movements, student-led divestment campaigns, and coalitions like Reject AIPAC are challenging the narrative and demanding change. The question now is whether we, the people, will reclaim our democracy—or allow it to be auctioned off to the highest bidder. The time for polite avoidance is over. The time for bold truth is now.

Sonic Café, that’s Phil Collins and Genesis with Dance on a Volcano from the 1976 LP Trick of the Tail. So hey welcome to the café, I’m Scott Clark and this is episode 451. This time the Sonic Café brings you an example of the apple not falling far from the tree, because like Phil Collins, his son Nic has developed into an amazing drummer. So much so, that he played drums for Genesis on there most recent and probably final tour with his Dad Phil. More on that in a bit, our music mix is pulled from over 50 years, listen for Greta Van Fleet, The Police, Green Day, George Ezra with his 2018 hit Shotgun, dinosaur rock from Black Sabbath, listen for Paranoid and the list goes on. We also have another Crazy music facts everyone should know, from the folks at The Orgins of Songs, plus Neil deGrasse Tyson stops by to tell us what would actually happen if dug a hole through earth to China. All straight ahead, now about that Father and Son thing, here’s Phil Collins son Nic, with his band Better Strangers, from 2022 this is But I don’t know your name, and our name is the Sonic Café.

The "Uniting for Peace" resolution allows the UN General Assembly to step in and suggest collective action to member states when the Security Council is unable to take necessary steps to protect global peace and security. Hosts Nora Barrows-Friedman and Ali Abunimah speak with former senior UN official Craig Mokhiber about why he thinks this mechanism could be a way for the UN to step in – despite the American veto in the Security Council – and force Israel to halt the genocide. Since July, people have been protesting outside of the home of the UN secretary-general for his inaction to stop Israel's genocide. Activist Sawsan Samara joins us from the doorstep of Antonio Guterres residence in New York City. On the Resistance Report, the Electronic Intifada’s contributing editor, Jon Elmer, brings us up to date on resistance operations from Gaza and the West Bank. And we highlight an article from the Electronic Intifada’s contributor Malak Hijazi who writes that: “ Israeli ground forces are closing in, and we face an impossible evacuation from northern Gaza.”

Compliant Canada moves to strengthen gas guzzling auto monopolies, putting EVs on slow road to oblivion, as his Trumpness wishes. Flight attendants made gains through "illegal" strike action. Biggest problem is reality of government and company connivance.

In this program we discuss cultivating beauty in the space between brilliance and madness with Ken Paul Rosenthal, an independent film maker based in San Francisco, California. Rosenthal says his “work explores the geography of madness through the regenerative power of nature, urban landscapes, home movies, and archival footage from hygiene films.” And his 2011 film “Crooked Beauty”, available on Vimeo, reveals his artistry and cinematography skills. Rosenthal’s 2018 film “Whisper Rapture” is a musical and mental health documentary focusing on Bonfire Madigan and her cello. The music you are hearing now is by Bonfire Madigan on her cello, with permission. Not a stranger to demons of the mind, Rosenthal readily shares his personal experiences, and describes how communities of like-minded people can collectively ease the individual pain and find joyful creativity in the spaces between brilliance and madness. When Ken Paul Rosenthal and I visited by phone from his home in San Francisco, California on July 30, 2018, we began our conversation when I asked him to describe what many people call mental illness. The books Ken Paul Rosenthal recommends are both by David Abram: “The Spell of the Sensuous: Perception and Language in a More-Than-Human World,” and “Becoming Animal: An Earthly Cosmology.” The film he recommends is “Leave No Trace,” about a father and daughter who lived off the grid in the wilderness. Ken Paul Rosenthal’s website is http://www.kenpaulrosenthal.com . His 2018 film “Whisper Rapture” can be accessed here: http://whisperrapture.com/ His 2011 film “Crooked Beauty” can be seen here: https://vimeo.com/28315394

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. NHK Japan, France, and Cuba.

- Peter Mandelson sacked as British Ambassador to US over support for Epstein while he was a convicted paedophile - Traitors Boris Johnson and Dominic Cummins secret meeting with Palantir founder and Bilderberger Peter Thiel revealed, year before firm won multi-million NHS patient data role - Bombing of Qatar drowns out Epstein list publication in the news. Colour revolution in Nepal? - Evidence of Israel, Trans lobby and Satanic O9A behind Charlie Kirk MAGA assassination - ASSASSINATION SPECIAL Senior Russian MP Alexey Pushkov says Kirk’s assassination was warning to Trump - Assassination of Charlie Kirk who gave powerful speech at Oxford Union last month 'Make England Great Again'. - Russian MP says Kirk’s assassination was warning to Trump Alexey Pushkov, chairman of the information policy commission of Russia’s Federation Council - Before he was killed Charlie Kirk was talking about possible stand down by Israeli army on October 7th 2023, - Charlie Kirk dared to ask whether US media is controlled by Zionists and are Zionists undermining US society. - Tablet magazine compiled trans activists celebrating Charlie Kirk assassination - Charlie Kirk refused Netanyahu funding offer, was ‘frightened’ by pro-Israel forces before death, friend reveals - Israeli influence provoked a private backlash from Netanyahu’s allies against Charlie Kirk that left him angry and afraid. - Proxy 'Ukraine' and NATO to decide whether to bring NATO troops to Russian border without consulting Russia - Gaza - Corbyn's Gaza tribunal exposes King Charles and Starmer's support for Israeli genocide - 890 arrested in Parliament Square Palestine Action protest - Crispin Flintoff reports - Revealed: More people charged since Palestine Action ban than during entire ‘war on terror’ - Young Israelis refuse draft on conscientious grounds. Israeli army refusers defy harsher backlash to protest genocide - Chris Morris explains how FBI and MI5 frame innocents as terrorists, equip them to bomb, then jail them in false flag atrocities, with Jon Snow - Did the Israelis carry out the 9/11 attacks to persuade US to invade the Middle East? - Solving 9/11 - the deception that changed the World by Christopher Bollyn. 9/11 Israel connections - 9/11 Israel Connections Zionists Did It Solving 911 The Deception That Changed The World Christopher Bollyn - Jerusalem and Occult World government? Picking up speed toward Armageddon, blood moon Accelerationism - Moeen Yaseen, Global Vision 2000 - Eagles manager Larry Salter admitted all the members of the Eagles were involved in the Church of Satan - Christoph Friedrich Nicolai was a Zionist Freemason, a member of the Order of the Bavarian Illuminati and the handler (or mentor) of Adam Weishaupt - Yanis Varoufakis on EU originating with 1941 Nazi economic occupation plan 'Europachen Wirdshaft Gemeinshaft' - EEC in English = cartels Inside occupied Europe - Dictatorship live-stream the cartels that control EU machine - Rodney Atkinson documents individual Nazis and their fascist collaborators who founded the EU (2008) - Ex-CIA officer and Whistleblower Robert David Steele on The Deep State, roots of terrorism, the refugee crisis - The liberation of the worlds populace from wars and poverty through open source intelligence for Earth - Prerecorded NOT The BCfm Politics Show presented by Tony Gosling https://politicsthisweek.gn.apc.org/2025/09/not-the-bcfm-politics-show-presented-by-tony-gosling-255/

Coauthors of the widely acclaimed book, They Say/I Say-The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing, explore how to craft persuasive arguments and communicate them effectively. Topics discussed include: the connection between thinking and writing; the nature of academic writing; the concept of “entering the conversation”; specific templates to improve the content of your writing, speaking, and thinking about issues that matter; the role of artificial intelligence in education; and a variety of other topics.

Coauthors of the widely acclaimed book, They Say/I Say-The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing, explore how to craft persuasive arguments and communicate them effectively. Topics discussed include: the connection between thinking and writing; the nature of academic writing; the concept of “entering the conversation”; specific templates to improve the content of your writing, speaking, and thinking about issues that matter; the role of artificial intelligence in education; and a variety of other topics.

Thinking Clearly is a show about critical thinking.

Eric Kirk and Matthew Owen discuss the politics of th4 week.

Eric Kirk and Matthew Owen discuss the politics of the week.

Back to the future of Celtic. We spotlight a couple of the first Celtic tracks we ever played over a quarter century a go. And, new spins from Welsh harpist Cerys Hafana, Sweden's Woodlands Backafall and Spoket i Koket from Denmark. Plenty in between to keep the groove alive as we trace the ever-changing Celtic songbook on Celt In A Twist.

We help Bongo Joe celebrate 10 years of uncovering the unconventional with two outside tracks from their new compilation. Plus, a debut from the forthcoming final release by Amadou & Mariam, more magic from Arc de Soliel (Commodore, Vancouver Sept.17) and ginchy Mexican bachelor pad music from Matorralman. Yeah, baby! It's World Beat Canada.

Canada stands on guard for Trump in Taiwan straits, as Trump plans to invade Chicago while closing EV plant in Georgia and deporting "foreign" workers. Solution: Canada should become a conscientious member of the UN and walk away from the NATO wolfpack.

Labour Day, 2025 program with Phil Taylor and Tony Leah.

Nora Barrows-Friedman brings us a recap of Palestinian news from September 4th to the 11th, 2025.

Golden oldies (60s, 70s, 80s, 90s)