On Bob Avakian's latest social media post: REVOLUTION # 114. What do you say to people who argue that there aren't really splits among the rulers, that they're "just all the same, and all no good"? Noche Diaz and Joe Veale take on bogus B.S. from Black social media "influencers" and hustlers telling Black people to stand down, and stay out of the streets during the April 5 national "Hands Off" protests. What's Behind the U.S.–Backed Genocide in Gaza?

They spoke on April 8, 2025, when Donald Trump’s tariff’s had just collapsed the global stock markets and governments around the world were searching for a response. Yanis Varoufakis is a university teacher, author in economics and technology, and engaged in European politics. Since 2018, he has been Secretary-General of DiEM25, that’s Democracy in Europe Movement 2025 a left-wing pan-European political party that he co-founded in 2016. Varoufakis is being interviewed by Michael Walker, contributing editor at Novara Media. That’s an independent, non-profit media organization based in the United Kingdom. Walker brings up questions not raised by many analysts in this extraordinary crisis in April 2025 - and Varoufakis answers are equally surprising. There is a 24 minute film on YouTube that you can see for free. Search under the title Yanis Varoufakis Dissects Trump's Tariffs. And I want to express my thanks to Varoufakis and Novara Media for the use of this amazing interview DATE: April 8, 2025

A brand new program featuring all Bluegrass Gospel music with Host Danny Hensley. Roots of My Heritage celebrates the music I grew up with and still enjoy to this day. A one hour program that is broadcast live and recorded for distribution for radio stations across the globe through iTunes, RSS.com, Radio4all, Podbean and of course SoundCloud. This episode features music from Eli Nelson & Kings Highway, The Marksmen Quartet, Travis Alltop, and more. Broadcast locally in Powell, Tennessee on 91.7 FM Community Radio and streaming world wide on www.sbbradio.org

You may be surprised to learn that, according to the United Nations Environment Program, buildings and construction accounts for a stunning 37% of global greenhouse emissions. Our guest today on Sea Change Radio is an innovator working to change the equation. We are speaking with entrepreneur Josh Dorfman, the co-founder of Plantd and Supercool to learn more about the green building space. We talk about the challenges of a young company making inroads into the construction industry, take a look at his company’s innovative grass building material, and examine the competitive landscape in this area.

African Latin & Caribbean music

Anti-diversity bullies try to bury Pauli Murray’s legacy; Greece moves to ban gay men from surrogacy access, Russia declares the Elton John AIDS Foundation “undesirable”, New South Wales is cured of “conversion therapy”, Victoria hushes anti-queer hate speech, a state judge temporarily blocks Montana’s anti-trans bathroom bill, and Utah Republicans ban queer rainbow Pride flags in public schools and government buildings. Those stories and more this week when you choose “This Way Out.”

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

This episode is a webinar sponsored by the Geopolitical Economy Research Group. Featuring speakers from the immediately threatened countries, it will look at Trump's expansionist designs on Canada and Greenland, his reclaiming of the Panama Canal, and his new tariffs on any country buying Venezuelan oil, among other topics. https://geopoliticaleconomy.org

The Appalachian Sunday Morning is a two hour all 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 and streamed world wide on www.sbbradio.org. This week, we feature music from these artists - Strings of Victory, Aaron Stutzman, Travis Alltop, Daniel Waters, Middle Cross, Joe Mullins & The Radio Ramblers, Echo Valley, Marvin & Vernell Morrow, The Marksmen Quartet, Eli Nelson & King's Highway and more. This program is uploaded to SoundCloud, RSS.com, radio4all, Podbean and iTunes to mention a few.

African. Latin & Caribbean music.

Congolese popular music.

A celebration of the life and music of Amadou Bagayoko, who passed away on April 4, featuring my favorite Amadou & Mariam tracks and a recording they made before they were a duo; Central Virginia-based Moldovan-American multimedia artist Serge Bulat visits the studio for an interview and to perform a live DJ set

Coverage from Boston of the world wide Hands Off day of protest.

“Wildlife, Wisdom & the Lens: A Journey with Larkin Fourkiller” On today’s episode of Indigenous in the News, we’re honored to welcome Larkin Fourkiller of the Eastern Band of Cherokee Indians—an accomplished photographer, writer, entrepreneur, and cultural storyteller. He joins us to share insights in his presentation, "Wildlife, Wisdom & the Lens: A Journey with Larkin Fourkiller." Larkin is a professional nature and wildlife photographer whose powerful images of eagles, bison, hummingbirds, foxes, and sweeping landscapes reflect a deep connection to the natural world. His travels take him across the country—from Florida and California to North Carolina, Indiana, Colorado, and beyond—always with camera in hand and culture in heart. In addition to his photography, Larkin works across multiple fields, collaborating with interior designers, publications, educational and wildlife centers, and senior communities. He’s also a passionate advocate for Cherokee language and cultural preservation. As a keynote speaker, Larkin shares his knowledge and perspective on photography, nature, wildlife, and Indigenous culture—inviting audiences to see through the lens of tradition and experience the world with fresh eyes. To learn more or connect, visit him at linkedin.com/in/larkinfourkiller.

Vintage music lives on Backbeat with another great line-up this week that includes Memphis Minnie, the Five Blind boys of Mississippi, Dinah Washington and a couple of current Canadian vintage country artists, Alberta's Leanne Lightfoot and Saskatchewan's Jake Vaadeland

Yes, yes the stock market, the not-so-great Depression. Does it matter water is being sucked out of the land and dumped into rising seas? What about the new surge in emissions as we industrialize the ocean? Will growing conflict slow down heat or speed it up? We have three guests to answer those questions: Luis Samaniego in Potsdam, David Kroodsma in Oakland, and Manfred Lenzen in Sydney.

Donald Trump’s plan to take over Gaza has sparked outrage for its audacity and ethical concerns. It proposes U.S. ownership of Gaza, forcibly relocating two million Palestinians—a violation of international law. The plan envisions clearing rubble and redeveloping Gaza into a luxury destination, erasing Palestinian history and rights. Critics highlight its logistical, moral, and legal flaws, calling it a nightmare that undermines decades of U.S. policy and risks destabilizing the region further.