Recent rules by Trump's Transportation Secretary, Sean Duffy, have put tens of thousands of immigrant and refugee truck drivers with commercial licenses at risk. How did we reach this point? The story goes back to the Gilded Age and the ensuing deregulation and union busting by President Ronald Reagan.

Audio interview with singer-songwriter David Rovics.

How many of us are lonely? What is loneliness and how does it affect us? Approximately 25 years ago, when asked the number of friends in whom we could confide, most people in the United States said “three.” When that question was asked recently most people said “none.” Inquires reveal that 20% of people, — 60 million in the Untied States alone – are feeling lonely at any given moment. And, it appears that chronic loneliness may well compete with smoking, obesity and lack of exercise as a significant health risk. In this edition of Radio Curious we visit with William Patrick, the founding editor of The Journal of Life Sciences and co-author of “Loneliness: Human Nature and the Need for Social Connection,” along with University of Chicago psychology professor John Cacioppo. My conversation with William Patrick, recorded on October 13, 2008, began when I asked him to define loneliness as used in their book. The book William Patrick recommends is “The Lost Gospel: The Book of Q and Christian Origins,” by Burton Mack. Originally Broadcast: October 18th, 2008.

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, Japan, France 24, and Cuba.

New find Little Sparta encourages you to "Turn On The Radio" and tune this week for Celt In A Twist, a contemporary mix of Celtic rock, pop, jazz, funk and trad (from Stratford, Ontario's The Bookends) Plus, veterans of the craft like Runrig and Sinead O'Connor and another spin from supergroup The Ollam, April 27 at The Pearl. Gems a plenty this week!

No borders, no boundaries, it's free-range radio from World Beat Canada. Join us this hour for a grab bag of great stuff including new Tinariwen, just what Doctor Nativo ordered, Gogol Bordello to go and our debut from Quebec's gift-wrapped math rock duo Angine de Poitrine!

The World Womens Congress for a Healthy Planet was held in Miami, Florida, November 8-12, 1991, to produce a Womens Action Agenda for the June 1992 Earth Summit. and to build an international network to ensure a strong womens voice on all issues pertaining to environment and development.This is part 2 of 2, and includes readings from the conclusions that were presented to the women judges from around the world. [Part 1, issued for last week, is https://www.radio4all.net/files/wingsradionews@gmail.com/WINGS-50-25AgendaToSaveThePlanet,%20Part%201-28_52-128kbps.mp3 ] Speakers in part 2: Bella Abzug, USA; Rosalie Bertell, PhD, Canada; un-named readers of the conference document; Ava Nordlund from Norway; un-identified conference judge; Peggy Antrobus of Barbados, co-founder of DAWN (Development Alternatives with Women in a New Era), and author of The Global Women's Movement: Issues and Strategies for the New Century; Ellen Johnson Sirleaf [later, President of Liberia]; Jacqueline Pitanguy, Brazilian sociologist, political scientist and international organization official; Jocelyn Dow of Guyana, Champion of Forest Stewardship and Womens Empowerment; Nancy Barry, on leave from World Bank [later, founder of Women's World Banking]; Marilyn Waring from New Zealand, former member of Parliament, author of the book If Women Counted; Justice Elizabeth Evatt from Australia; Magda Renner, spokesperson on the environment for Brazil's National Confederation of Women

Nora Barrows-Friedman brings us a recap of Palestinian news from the week of March 19th to the 26th, 2026.

The attack on Iran is not an aberration; it is not about Bibi & Trump, it is the ever grinding bloody return of colonialism, under Bush 1 & 2, Clinton and Obama: assassination and land theft. The Western powers believe in their right of return as masters. Anti-colonialists must rally around the Islamic Republic of Iran.

Monks singing the oldies? Well sorta with the St Christopher's Gregorian Choir...you can hum along with harmonica hits and a Fake MJ "clean's it" Not the usually mess o cheeze this week...but can you really say our show is ever average?

The US & Israel are not above the law, an ignorant Globe editorial promotes neo-colonial aggression.

Erratic Trump Desperate To Exit Disastrous U.S.-Israeli War on Iran; Nuestra América Convoy Arrives in Cuba, in Defiance of Trump's Oil Blockade; Andy Shallal owner of the Busboys and Poets bookstores and cultural hubs in Washington, D.C.

The Bob Avakian Interviews 2025, Part 1: On Fascism, Capitalism, & the Way Out of the Madness.

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. Running for SRP Board President: Commissioner Sandra Kennedy began her public service career when she was elected to the Arizona House of Representatives in November 1986, where she served for six years. In 1992, Sandra successfully ran for a seat in the Arizona State Senate, serving three terms. Sha has sponsored legislation that was signed into law concerning Domestic Violence Shelters, Foster Care Placement, the Prenatal Care Education Fund, and City Powers related to Fair Housing. Sandra was also elected to the Arizona Corporation Commission in 2008 on a platform of promoting solar energy and serving as a strong consumer advocate. She was re-elected to the Arizona Corporation Commission in 2018 with a focus on restoring integrity and transparency, reducing unjustified utility rate hikes, and increasing solar and renewable energy in Arizona, especially rooftop solar. Running for SRP Board Vice President: SPR Board At-Large Member Casey Clowes currently serves on the Salt River Project District Board in At-Large seat 11 and is running to support healthy, sustainable communities across the Valley. As VP, she will advocate for a fair transition to a renewable energy economy and ensure AI data centers pay their fair share. She is a graduate of ASU, where she earned a BS in Public Service and Public Policy and a JD from Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law. While working at the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), Casey represented the public interest by ensuring reliable, safe, secure, and cost-effective energy for consumers.

Prof. Charles Taku discusses the new article he co-wrote, entitled, "A Call to the United Nations: No transfer to Rwanda of the ICTR-acquitted released and incarcerated persons," Pan African Visions.

This week on Sea Change Radio we speak with environmental journalist Meera Subramanian about her new YA graphic novel on climate change, A Better World Is Possible, written in partnership with illustrator Danica Novgorodoff. We talk about the need to educate and entertain young people on current events, and discuss the challenges of engaging young readers on heady topics like economics, religion, and science.

The Cuban-French essayist and novelist reads from the first volume of her “Diary of Anais Nin,” presented in commemoration of Women’s History Month by poet and Anaïs Nin Foundation Chair Steven Reigns. The Rainbow Rewind remembers the March birthdays of Alexandra Billings, the first female transgender actor to portray “Mama Rose” in “Gypsy,” and gay playwright Tennessee Williams, recalling his first meeting with Marlon Brando. Plus the founding of ACT-UP, Bisexual Health Awareness Month, International Transgender Day of Visibility and more. The Cuban-French essayist and novelist reads from her “Diary of Anais Nin,” presented by poet and Anaïs Nin Foundation Chair Steven Reigns. Remembering the March birthdays of transgender actor Alexandra Billings and gay playwright Tennessee Williams, who recalls meeting Marlon Brando, and more. India’s anti-trans proposal sparks protests, New South Wales acts to stop dating app ambushes, Olympics “sex testing” plan outrages rights advocates, Trump’s new visa rules call neutral “X” passports “gender fraud,” U.S. states fight HHS for trans kids’ care, and more global LGBTQ news.