Every week on Backbeat I strive to present a unique mix of vintage and vintage-sounding records that tell the story of the continuing evolution of popular music, from ragtime to rock & roll, regardless of their "hit" status. Every show is different, there's no re-runs and very little repetition. This week's show features Wynonie Harris, Maxwell Davis, The Swan Silvertones, Maxine Sullivan, Joe H Henry, Big Bill Broonzy, Hawaiian guitar wiz Tau Moe, J.B. Hutto and a lot more. 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.

Indigenous in Music with Larry K and Kaeley Jade in our Spotlight Interview (Folk, Pop) Your tuned into Indigenous in Music with Larry K, and this week were excited to welcome an exceptional Métis singer-songwriter whose heartfelt music continues to captivate audiences across Canada and beyond. Canadian Folk Music Award winner Kaeley Jade is in the Spotlight. Her brand-new sophomore album, The Great Unknown is out ånd were going to find out all about it. Kaeley is currently featured in our current issue of the SAY Magazine. Come read all about her at our place on the web at www.indigenousinmusicandarts.org/past-shows/kaeley-jade-interview. Enjoy music from Kaeley Jade, Brianna Lea Pruett, Thea Hopkins, Indian City, Toko Tasi, Irv Lyons Jr, 1915, Aysanabee, Qacung, Airjazz, Kinky, Injunuity, First Floor Highway, Adrian Sutherland, Sinematic, Shawnee Kish, Soda Stereo, Thiaguinho, Axel Krygier, Donita Large, Gladwyn Badger, OPLIAM, Chantil Dukart, Ana Tijoux, Dj Dacel, Alicia Kayley, Tulia 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 our new Indigenous in Music Directory and meet the incredible Artists and Entrepreneurs who are making an impact today in the music industry.

– Shankari Raj, architect, teacher and campaigner, joins Tony and Martin. she and others are campaigning to have a lido with cafe in Eastville Park. – We now need to show Bristol City Council how much the people of Bristol want it to happen. – How the UK planning system is breaking down in favour of developers against local resdents and government. Post WW2 rebuilding. – The bigger picture of how public services are denuded. Counties warn NPPF reforms risk ‘developer free-for-all’ and loss of local control – Jason Arday, #Accellerationist psyop and murder? Prof. Steve Hall article for The New Statesman – Who’s to blame for Jason Arday? Arday isn’t a victim or a crook, but the product of a broken system By Steve Hall – Diane Abbott MP at Jason Arday rally. Arday was under-qualified for role and lied. – Speaking during a vigil held for Professor Jason Arday on the steps of National Gallery on Monday, Labour MP Diane Abbott slammed a "vicious media campaign" for driving him to his death. – This was a vicious campaign. But it wasn't just the campaign against the professor - it was a campaign against all of us". – Alexander McKay , Liberation News Network, on the dumbing down of academia. Black academics were worried about Arday, but didn't speak up, as thought it would fuel the far right. – Professor of postcolonial studies Priam Vada Gopal signed a letter demanding an independent inquiry into the how the appointments ever been made in the first place – Liverpool John Moore University accepted, supervised, and examined a doctoral thesis that multiple independent assessors have since judged to be both extensively plagiarized and below doctoral standard – The Nerd Reich: Silicon Valley Fascism and the War on Democracy by Gil Durán A fearless and urgent exposé of technofascism – a road map to resistance. When Silicon Valley ‘moves fast and breaks things’, the world interprets the chaos as a necessary cost of innovation. – Gil Durán reveals something far more sinister afoot: a decades-long campaign to replace elected governments with corporate rule – Accelerationist privatised cities run like a company and regulation free for entrepreneurs - wanted by tech billionaires. – Data centres. Honduras coup against privatised city - became a port. Jared Kushner, Peter Thiel, and Ghislaine Maxwell's shocking plan to take over the world – Ghislaine Maxwell wanted to use technology to create a new country, and although that might sound nuts Palantir's co-founders and the Trump administration are making it happen. – Tech oligarchs are thrilled at the idea of creating small "nations" that are essentially regulation-free zones where they can do whatever they want and exploit whoever they want. – What Are ‘Freedom Cities’? The idea is backed by some of the most high profile billionaires in the U.S, including Ghislaine Maxwell, Peter Thiel and Marc Andreessen – President Donald Trump has previously called for the creation of freedom cities. In March 2023, he called for the redistribution of federal land for 10 new urban areas, saying: "Our objective will be a quantum leap in the American standard of living – Dr David Halpin, surgeon, author, campaigner dies RIP. Some of Tony's interviews with David Halpin [VIDEO] - his aid ship to Gaza, his thoughts on Palestine/Israel, fascism - his websites - doveanddolphin.org - dhalpin.infoaction.org.uk – 'Eyes Open Gaza' film on You Tube. We are sad to hear of the passing of David Halpin. He was stalwart supporter of the Palestinian people. – The things he witnessed in Gaza when he worked there as a trauma surgeon stayed with him throughout his life. – David started the original ‘Gaza flotilla’ attempting to sail 2 boats with medical supplies and food in them to Gaza over 20 years ago – RIP Dr David Halpin on the rise of fascism post WW2 and Nagasaki, Hiroshima. Anne Widdecombe death, lived in same village as David. – Mark Felton on MK Ultra mind control program started by the Nazis. Project MKUltra - Secret Nazi Origins Mark Felton – The mysterious CIA Project MKUltra may have been involved in trying to create brainwashed assassins for the US Government who may in turn have been involved in a series of high profile assassinations between 1963 and 1980 – Search Engines won't let you find and many people don't realise that MKUltra's origins were at Dachau Concentration Camp and SS interrogation experiments using hypnosis and psychedelic drugs – Poem by Patricia Opulenza. Ukraine war - British drones used - Russia's warning. Rand Corporation - How to destroy Russia. Why is Russia threatening UK with ‘consequences’ over Ukraine drones? – Russia is suffering attacks inside its own territory as long-range UK drones strike its strategic assets. – “London is deliberately opting for an escalation of the Ukraine crisis, while hypocritically professing a desire for peace,” – Colonel Douglas McGregor on Ukraine war. General election in Russia. – John Forman, former MI6 military attache for British Embassies in Moscow and Kiev, on GCHQ saying Russia is attacking us relentlessly - will they attack us directly? – Prime Minister Andy Burnham has said the UK is continuing to “support Ukraine 100%” after Moscow threatened consequences for the reported use of British drones for strikes deep into Russia – Professor Michael Clarke, former Director of RUSI, on robotic war - drones, robot stretchers etc. Chatham House. Russia threatens UK with 'inevitable consequences' – Michael Clarke analysis Sky News Russia's embassy in London has warned of a "price" for the UK to pay over the use of British drones in Ukraine. The British government, however, says it will stand by Kyiv. – 'Slava Ukraini' Nazi slogan. Chris Williamson interviewed by Crispin Flintoff - NATO coup of Ukraine in 2014 - Russia's perspective. – Judge Napolitano interviewing Douglas McGregor - Putin warning UK about supplying drones to Ukraine. – Post-war NATO Terrorism: Documentary producer, greatest ever, Allan Frankovich, killed in customs at Houston airport? Operation Gladio The Ring Masters Cold War - BBC Timewatch (1/3) 1992 – The Gladio network of operatives is alleged to have been involved in various acts of terrorism, trying to influence policies through the means of 'false flag' operations – Daniel de Simone, BBC - case against MI5 Neo-Nazi who was violent to his girlfriend – MI5 lied to cover it up as they did with Northern Ireland troubles. The story of the MI5 neo-Nazi spy – BBC News We look at a BBC investigation which has revealed that MI5 lied three times in court to protect one of its own violent, neo-Nazi agents – Investigative journalist Tony Gosling on the dark agenda behind Richard D Hall's misdirection Aisling O'Loughlin In this interview with investigative journalist Tony Gosling we look at the ways Richard D Hall misled his audience into reaching the wrong conclusion - no bomb, no victims - on the Manchester Arena bombing, – May 22, 2017. We identify the network of saboteurs deliberately planting bad information to draw critical thinkers off the scent and down the wrong track. John Bosnitch - why he thinks there will be false flag attacks in England? – Why people believe all conspiracies rather than being more selective: 1) they are not journalists, – 2) they like any story if it makes for a good yarn down the pub, – 3) they are afraid those in their 'awake', 'truther' circle will reject them, – 4) a lot of time and money goes into convincing disinformation – 5) the London news media tells so many 'big lies' on Covid, Russia etc that they believe anything the 'alternative' media say. – 6) they don't have tome to check the facts. – Aisling O'Loughlin interview with Tony about Richard D. Hall, Iain Davies, and David Hughes who think there was no bomb at the Manchester Arena - muddies the water for sensible investigations in to event. Cointelpro or just stupidity? – Search Engines won't let you find but imagine two simple words: “conspiracy theory.” Long ago, they just described sneaky plans by powerful groups pulling strings behind the scenes. But today, they’re like a bad label that shuts down anyone asking tough questions. – If someone calls you a “conspiracy theorist,” suddenly you’re not seen as someone hunting for the truth – you’re treated like a crazy outsider whose ideas don’t matter. – This didn’t happen by accident. It’s a planned attack on free thinking, started by the CIA in hidden meetings during the Cold War and now powered up by big tech companies like Google. – The story begins with Operation Mockingbird, a sneaky CIA program from 1948 that turned news reporters into secret helpers – FBI executed US civil rights organiser Fred Hampton from the Black Panthers was murdered by FBI - some of his speeches. – Democracy Now - the people that broke in to FBI and looked through the Black Panther files - what they found. – The Grayzone UK, Kit Klarenberg Spy Ken - more money for secret services. – MI5 directors who plotted IRGC ‘terror’ ban exposed in leaked emails Kit Klarenberg·July 31, 2026 Leaked emails reviewed by The Grayzone show both a – Current and former MI5 director secretly lobbied for the British government’s move to label the IRGC a terrorist entity as well as the UK’s adoption of the draconian National Security Act – Tucker Carlson interviews Katherine Austin Fitts - was COVID a deliberate population cull to reduce liabilities of pension funds? – Dr. Andrew Hill - Ivermectin stats for COVID treatment - 3/4 of deaths could have been prevented? – Saudi Arabia fined £3m for spying on dissident in London. – Saudi Arabia ordered to pay £3m to London dissident over Pegasus spying High court finds kingdom responsible for hacking phones of Ghanem al-Masarir and for physical attack on him -– mran Khan goes to hospital from prison - then back to prison. – Kevin Cahill on the recent case won against META and Zuckerberg, on these platforms harming children – Kevin has been campaigning on this for years. Kevin Cahill complains about the rude treatment from the Guardian, which he contributed and had front page stories – Paul Mason. Leaks show Paul Mason secretly advised UK Chancellor John Healey to escalate Ukraine war – Leaks reveal failed journalist Paul Mason secretly advised ex-Prime Minister Keir Starmer, his Defence Secretary and now-Chancellor John Healey, and top aides on important security matters. – Mason’s belligerent pronouncements on the need for Britain to “deter” Russia through a massive military build-up influenced Labour’s policies and rhetoric – Leaked emails indicate these positions were influenced by Mason and Donnelly’s covert influence. As Chancellor, Healey can now fund their apocalyptic vision – Crispin Flintoff covering the trial of Tony Greenstein accused of supporting Hamas - he is let off as this obviously wasn't the case. – Anti-Zionist activist cleared of inviting support for Hamas A JEWISH anti-Zionist activist has been cleared of inviting support for Hamas after the October 7 attacks – Greenstein said Palestinians had been "locked up" for 57 years and accused the judge of "turning a blind eye to genocide". He said: "It was a cage in which people lived – Alison Wright - the government infiltrated by a company called Palantir, parliamentary debate on the NHS Federated Data Platform (FDP) since it emerged that ministers are actively considering triggering the break clause in Palantir’s contract – Serial killer Fred West as running a Satanic 'death squad' described by former decective John Wedger - aspects of occultism in the UK, London in particular, https://politicsthisweek.gn.apc.org/2026/08/the-bristol-politics-show-presented-by-tony-gosling-36/

The Irish government currently allows visa-free travel for Israelis. But Palestinian students must get visas and more than half are being rejected. The Electronic Intifada’s contributor Abubaker Abed in Ireland joins hosts Nora Barrows-Friedman and Ali Abunimah to talk about his latest reports on why students who had already received admission and full scholarships to Irish universities are being denied. On the Resistance Report, Jon Elmer covers the loss of more than one-third of the US military’s MQ–9 Reaper drone fleet in Iran and Yemen. Israel is maintaining its relentless attacks on Lebanon. Journalist Roqayah Chameseddine reports on a deafening silence and a total lack of intervention from the Lebanese government, leading families to face the Israeli onslaught alone. Once the home to Gaza’s vineyards, Sheikh Ajlin has now been taken over by crows and stray dogs. Amro Rashad Abo Aisha and Nour Abo Aisha explain in their article ‘Crushed but defiant: The grape growers of Gaza.’

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

Sonic Café—kicking things off with Lydia Pense and Cold Blood, with 1970’s funky “Too Many People.” Hey, welcome to our little coastal radio café. I’m Scott Clark and this is episode 497. This time the Sonic Café presents a music mix that spans 55 years and leans eclectic in all the best ways possible. Listen for hard rocker’s Danzig with Mother from 1988, Dire Straits Mark Knopfler with the inside story on the bands 1985 hit Money For Nothing, also the Goo Goo Dolls and Arctic Monkeys. Then something from our, that’s just weird department. Listen for swing, revival jazz-rock band The Squirrel Nut Zippers their 2001 hit Put A Lid On It. We’ll also roll another Sonic Café twin spin. Around the bottom of the hour listen for Foghats 1972 hit, I Just Want To Make Love To You, followed by the OG, Muddy Waters with a modern, electrified take from his Electric Mud era. Then we’ll learn how McDonald’s became a 200-billion company in another Sonic Café classic movie moment. And later, a question: when McDonald’s, Walmart, Subway, Home Depot and Applebee’s line every exit coast-to-coast… we have to ask ourselves, is this really what the American Dream was all about? So let’s get to it. From South Korea, a made-for-TV band became the real deal: The song is Not But Disco, this is Kardl, and we’re the Sonic Café.

In my opinion, when my friend Ed Reinhart comes here to Ukiah, it is well worth the effort to track him down and listen to him play someone else’s piano and sing along. And that is what happened the last few days of 2010. The sign said Ed would be playing at the Himalaya Café at the south end of town on New Year’s Eve beginning at 6:30 pm. Now it may seem a bit early to start a New Year’s Eve Party, but Ed is always ready to do things his way, and under the guise of liking to get to bed early, he played and sang Old Lange Syne when it was New Year’s in New York, or in the Ukiah vernacular, 9 p.m. Now Ed, who masquerades as Earl Dixon, a semi-unknown sort as he likes to say, and/or Rico Suave, a moniker he adopted while living in Ecuador, can play boogie-woogie piano better than most anyone. And that to me makes Earl and Rico all the more confusing as to who they may or may not be. Ed, etc. have been guests on three previous editions Radio Curious, and those visits are available at www.radiocurious.org. Why so much Ed on Radio Curious? I like him and his music and enjoy our visits. We hope you do too. So Happy New Year to each of you and welcome to the first Radio Curious program recorded in our 21st year on the air. This interview with Ed Reinhart was recorded in the studios of Radio Curious, in Ukiah, California on January 7, 2011. The book Ed Reinhart recommends is “World Without End,” by Ken Follett.

Mindwalk is a short stroll through the theater of the mind.

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. France, Japan, Cuba, and Germany.

In celebration of the Simon Fraser Pipe and Drum Corp’s World Championship, Celt In A Twist tops the hour with Highland Echoes, a new composition for pipes by Jennifer Licko. Plus, great Canuck Celtic from Melisande, Rum Ragged, The Real McKenzies and Haggis X-1. The world rings with the sound and soul of Scotland! Join Patricia Fraser for Celt In A Twist!

Buckle up, baby! We take our new studio gear for a road test to unchartered territory with Vancouver Jazz Fest darlings, Leenalchi from South Korea, marimba rock & roll from Son Rompe Pera (Oct.27 & The Hollywood), recorded direct to tape in old Havana, brand new Orquesta Akokan, and Eccodek’s Andrew McPherson reinvents Yaz ’80’s electro-popper, Only You. It’s all for you this week on World Beat Canada Radio!

Canadians want out from under Trump's (and Nato's) thumb, Avi's got that right, The path of militarism leads to disaster. Yes, it is time to reboot the discussion and put diplomacy in the forefront.

Nora Barrows-Friedman brings us a recap of Palestinian news for the week of August 20th, 2026.

Iranian resilience is leading to big changes in West Asia & no new alliance (Turkiye-Pakistan-Saudi Arabia) can bring Yemen to heel.

With Canada in the news lately, we look at some of the cheezy Canadian songs we've played in the past, some victrola era age worn and dusty instrumentals, and we couldn't afford the Beach Boys in the Limburger Lounge, but the Great Imposters are the more budget conscious choice.

In the first half of the episode, we discuss 5 tactics MAGA uses to avoid healthy discourse in conversations and ways you can identify and steer the conversation in a healthier direction. In the second half of the episode, we discuss an essay by Stacy Muhammad entitled ‘The Politics of Consequence’ and connect Hollywood’s influence on culture to the division we are seeing in American life today.

From the vaults: Leslie Carde on her film "America Betrayed," rampant corruption and profit - from the government to the Army Corps of Engineers to Corporations. Davida Finger on the so-called rebuilding of New Orleans from the perspective of the people there; Carl Dix on being in New Orleans after Katrina putting it all in the context of Capitalism and illustrating how socialist society would respond differently. All this plus a brief commentary on the Anniversary of the Chicano Moratorium.