Dr. Doreen Lettsome is president of Unlock What's Inside You, Inc., a psychological incarceration specialist, 7 X author, 4 X best-selling author, and educator with over 30 years of experience as a public school teacher. Today’s conversation covers the recent high-profile murders of Black women by their domestic partners. Dr. Lettsome shares her own personal story of escaping similar circumstances and gives insight into the traumas and trauma responses at play in domestic violence situations.

The recent Supreme Court ruling Louisiana v. Callais not only eviscerated Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act and allowed states to enact discriminatory maps with impunity, it was also a brutal reminder that despite record low approval ratings for the current president, reversing the negative impacts of this administration will be a big job. This week on Sea Change Radio, we enjoy a wide-ranging political conversation with John Stoehr of The Editorial Board. We discuss why holding Trump administration actors accountable should be a primary short-term goal for Democrats, look at how the illegal US/Israeli war against Iran is a bridge too far for many progressives, and touch upon the upcoming Senate race in Maine between Graham Platner and Susan Collins.

Phil opens by discussing the kidnapping of Maduro, and transitions into a substantial commentary on Japan. In the face of rising Japanese militarism, at the behest of the United States, it's time to remember the judgment of the Tokyo Trial. We need to respect and honour the lessons of World War II.

In Part One of a two-part series, This Way Out examines a growing global wave of anti-LGBTQ legislation spanning Africa, Eastern Europe, and Central Asia, where governments are increasingly criminalizing queer identity under the guise of “morality,” “tradition,” and child protection. The report explores how these laws are being used not only to restrict rights, but also to consolidate political power, echo colonial-era frameworks, and reinforce rising authoritarianism. The segment draws on analysis from global human rights advocates and regional experts, highlighting how these policies are reshaping daily life for LGBTQ people. It connects legislative crackdowns to real-world consequences, including increased violence, surveillance, and the erosion of safe spaces, as well as the growing suppression of advocacy and community organizing. Despite setbacks in some regions, the report underscores the persistence of grassroots movements and legal advocates working to resist these trends and defend basic human rights, safety, and visibility for LGBTQ communities worldwide. And in NewsWrap: Russia intensifies its crackdown on LGBTQ communities, with courts labeling advocacy organizations as “extremist.” In the United States, a federal appeals court upholds West Virginia’s ban on Medicaid coverage for gender-affirming surgeries, raising concerns about potential nationwide restrictions on transgender healthcare. In Idaho, transgender residents file suit challenging what advocates describe as one of the most restrictive bathroom laws in the country. Human rights groups issue travel warnings ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in North America, citing potential risks for LGBTQ people and other marginalized travelers. Meanwhile, Pope Leo XIV comments on same-sex marriage, emphasizing unity within the Church amid ongoing doctrinal debate. Additional international LGBTQ news is reported this week by Joe Boehnlein and Tanya Kane-Parry (News Writer Ebony Joseph, News Producer Brian DeShazor).

Copper and steel were pivotal to the industrial revolution. But these days, it’s clear that continued reliance on these substances as our key building materials has devastating environmental implications, including habitat destruction from open-pit mining, water toxification from acid mine drainage, and air pollution from sulfur dioxide emissions. Fortunately there’s an emerging array of cutting-edge materials that hold promise for eco-conscious developers. A company named DexMat has developed a material called Galvorn, which is fantastical stuff right out of Spider-Man. This week on Sea Change Radio, we speak with Bryan Guido Hassin, the CEO of the Houston-based DexMat, to learn more about Galvorn. Hassin explains how Galvorn is made, what makes it different from conventional materials, and the many exciting potential applications of this futuristic stuff that could get your radioactive blood pumping.

For decades, Republicans have been echoing the same mantra, that “government is not the solution, it’s the problem.” And for the most part, when the GOP is in power, this aphorism sadly rings all too true. This week on Sea Change Radio, we speak with Ann E. Carlson, an environmental law professor and former head of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration about her new book, Smog and Sunshine: The Surprising Story of How Los Angeles Cleaned Up Its Air. We discuss the sound governmental policies and practices that allowed Los Angelenos to breathe easy again, talk about how private industry lacks sufficient motivation to tackle climate change, and get a glimpse into how today’s law students regard government service.

Welcome to the Appalachian Bluegrass Music Hour with Danny Hensley. A weekly program featuring the latest in Bluegrass Music track distribution by record labels such as Pinecastle, Billy Blue, Compass, Mountain Home Music, Mountain Fever Records, Turnberry Records, Sound Biscuit, Gravy Records, Sugar Hill, Rebel Records, Rounder Records and music distribution sources such as Get it Played and Airplay Direct.

EVERGREEN. Contact: sean@armedia.ca The Mix Sessions is a journey through hypnotic rhythms and soulful deep house groove. Featuring slush, atmospheric textures. TRACKLIST 01. Fred Everything - Mercyless (Fred Everything & Oliver Desmet Remix) 02. Fideles - Panorama 03. Murr - Dive Into The Deepest (Stone Owl Remix) 04. Patlac - Passenger 05. David Penn - Down Wid Da 06. Audiojack - Opposite Forces 07. Paolo Rocco - Move Body, Move Forward 08. Helly Larson - Go Your Way 09. Mattei & Omich - Trust It 10. Anthony Mea - Night Life

EVERGREEN. Contact: sean@armedia.ca Trip Hop Radio is a sonic escape into a world of dreamy beats and introspective melodies, featuring an eclectic blend of trip hop, chillout, and downtempo grooves. Updated weekly. TRACKLIST 01. Josh Furey - Separator Outro 02. Depeche Mode - Useless (The Kruder + Dorfmeister Session) 03. Sasha - Shelter (Christian Loffler Remix) 04. DJ Sneak - Six Days (Machinedrum Remix) 05. Wiklow - Under the Weeping Willow 06. Gruve Collective - Hopeless Hope 07. Lal - Musty City 08. Beatowls - Please Lie To Me 09. Everything But The Girl - SIngle 10. Telenova - SIlver Lining 11. Sneaker Pimps - 6 Underground 12. Tricky - Pumpkin

Janelle Orsi authored the book Practicing Law in the Sharing Economy, published by the American Bar Association. Next, she co-founded the Sustainable Economies Law Center (SELC), which facilitates the growth of sustainable and localized economies. She spoke to Kellia Ramares-Watson in 2014 about the creation of Sharing Law as a category, the growth of community law as a field of practice, and the uses of this new legal field- for instance for establishing worker-owned businesses and housing cooperatives. She also names the US states that allow people to become lawyers through apprenticeships. The US and Australia are leaders in this movement, as are many women. The SELC has expanded its reach in many ways. Update to 2026 by Frieda Werden. Website for more info: http://www.theselc.org/

Indigenous in Music with Larry K and Chantile Dukart in our Spotlight Interview (Jazz, Pop) You’re tuned in to Indigenous in Music with Larry K, and today we’re excited to be part of a very special album premiere. From Colorado by way of Alaska, we welcome back Chantil Dukart. She’s an Indigenous artist known for blending jazz, hip-hop, and experimental sound into something truly her own. Three years ago, she joined us with her album Lady and the Champ—and today, she’s back. We’re honored to help launch her brand new release, Chantil and the Dukes of Art. Read all about Chantil at our place at our place on the web at www.indigenousinmusicandarts.org/past-shows/chantil-dukart. Enjoy music from Chantil Dukart, Shon Denay, Ailaika, Def-i, Erik Glow, Richie Desersa, Itz Lil Lee, Keith Secola, Julian Taylor, Jim James, The North Sound, Stolen Identity, Robin Cisek, Johnny Ray Jones, Lisa LaRue, J.A.M, Sinematic, TRIBZ, Shawnee Kish, Crystal Shawanda, Curtis Clear Sky and the Constellationz, Levi Platero, Nathan Cunningham, Indigenous, Graeme Jonez, JD Crosstown, The Melawmen Collective and much more. Visit us at www.indigenousinmusicandarts.org to explore our programs, celebrate culture, and connect with powerful voices shaping our communities. Step inside Two Buffalo Studios, browse our SAY Magazine Library, and meet the incredible Artists and Entrepreneurs who are making an impact today.

The forecast is: record-breaking heat, wildfires in the West, and extreme rainfall mayhem across the world. Maybe the strongest El Nino in 150 years. Following breaking climate news, we explore a return to mass famine - including real hunger in the UK and America. Food riots in the next few years are possible. Aled Jones. Cambridge: UK food riots past and future. American scientist Joshua Elliot warns risk of American food shock. Will the monsoons that feed a billion people fail? Gayatri Kathayat reports from India.

The ruling class doesn’t want working people to understand history because if they did, workers would understand who they are and understand their power as the makers of the world. Workers are god, to put it bluntly. When taken together, they are the engine of civilization without which kings and capitalists would be powerless. Parasites can only hold onto power by lulling the true god of humanity into slumber and that slumber is always fitful. When workers do wake up, as in 1917 in Russia, the world quakes. Revolutionary victories by the people prove that a god can live without fleas.

The Appalachian Sunday Morning is a two hour all Southern Gospel & Bluegrass 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, streamed through our radio station APP and streamed world wide on www.sbbradio.org. This program is uploaded to SoundCloud, RSS.com, radio4all, Podbean and iTunes to mention a few.

1. When I B on tha Mic - Rakim 2. The Big Picture (intro) - Big L 3. Follow Instructions - M.O.P. 4. Main Event - Special Teamz 5. Seen It All - Screwball 6. Hand It Down - Memphis Bleek 7. The Best Part - J-Live 8. It Just Don't Stop - Big Shug 9. Ding (instrumental) 10. Recognize (instrumental) 11. Boom (instrumental) 12. Mathematics (instrumental) 13. BEP Empire (instrumental) 14. Nas Is Like (instrumental) 15. So Ghetto (instrumental) 16. Click (instrumental) 17. Sixth Sense (instrumental) 18. Part of my Life (instrumental) 19. The Return (instrumental)

Backbeat never sleeps, We've got another new show this week packed with goodies On this show you'll hear everything from raunchy blues, hillbilly hokum and a Caribbean groove to the record that defines sultry, smokey, lounge jazz. Brownie McGhee, Hank Snow, The Soul Stirrers, Harry Manx and Howlin' Wolf all contribute to the mix 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.

Imagine this for a moment. You live in a home that has been in your family for generations. A home built with your parents’ hands, filled with your children’s laughter, rooted in the soil where your memories grow. You plant flowers in the front yard. You tend to an olive tree in the back. You raise your family with the quiet dignity that comes from belonging to a place that belongs to you. Now imagine a stranger arrives. Someone with no connection to your land, no history in your neighborhood, no roots in your soil. They enter your home, and instead of leaving, they take it. They claim it. They move you and your family into a small corner of the basement. They control your water. Your electricity. Your movement. Your ability to live freely in the very house your ancestors built. And then imagine this: While you and your family remain confined to that basement corner, the stranger receives support, resources, and protection from powerful allies around the world. You, the original homeowner, are left with restrictions, surveillance, and the constant fear of losing even the little space you have left. Now ask yourself: Would you feel anger? Would you feel fear? Would you feel the instinct to protect your family, to reclaim your home, to stand up for your dignity? And if you tried to free yourself — if you tried to reclaim the life that was taken from you — how would the world describe your actions? Would they call it resistance? Would they call it survival? Or would they label it something else entirely? These are not abstract questions. They are questions about humanity, justice, and the right to live freely in the place you call home. If you have thoughts, I want to hear them. Email me at TWIPpodcasts@gmail.com and tell me how you see it. This is This Week in Palestine.