In 2016, the leader of the MAGA cult (who believes that climate change is some sort of hoax) incorrectly referred to the EPA as the "Department of Environmental Protection," then vowed to, "get rid of it in almost every form." After listening to this week's guest on Sea Change Radio, you might think that getting rid of the EPA actually would have been preferable. Rather than protecting the environment, the EPA in its current iteration is rolling back sensible regulations and frankly wreaking havoc. Today we hear from John Walke, a senior attorney at the NRDC, the Natural Resources Defense Council, to discuss the enormous environmental cost of artificial intelligence, or AI, whose data centers consume ungodly amounts of water and electricity. We learn about the unquenchable thirst of these data centers, how much of this problem is uniquely American, and why new EPA policies constitute a Trojan horse filled with enemies of the environment, poised to pollute and consume at will.

Nancy Lieberman is a Hall of Fame basketball legend, pioneer, coach, broadcaster, and lifelong advocate for underserved youth. A two-time national champion at Old Dominion University and one of the most respected voices in basketball, she has dedicated her life to creating opportunity, hope, and safe spaces for children through sports, education, and mentorship. Nancy Lieberman discusses her highly-acclaimed professional basketball career, the influence Muhammad Ali had on her life, the impact of Title XI, her extensive charitable endeavors, and shares advice on staying healthy.

The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit Show - A musical mid-life crisis -- a late-night search for meaning and happiness airs on WRIR LP Monday nights from 9 PM to 11 PM. Stream the show @ www.wrir.org

From the University of Hartford Series: CIVIL LIBERTIES IN THE 21st CENTURY – In his November 2009 lecture at the University of Hartford Dr. Michael Parenti answers intriguing questions about democracy. Is US democracy a result of capitalism as some claim – or does it exist – such as it is – in spite of the current economic system. AND did the founding fathers even envision a democratic system – and why were so many of them opposed to democracy. Parenti (1935-2026) was one of the nation’s leading progressive political analysts. This is part one of his one hour lecture. He was introduced by the President of the University of Hartford, Walter Harrison. After receiving his Ph.D. in political science from Yale Parenti has taught at colleges and universities, in the United States and abroad. Parenti grew up in a conservative, catholic, working class Italian community in New York city. He waas a prolific author and an engaging speaker. He served on the board of judges for Project Censored and wrote 22 books, among them: Democracy for the Few, Superpatriotism, History as Mystery, and God and His Demons.

Just a few of things we say before coming up with a show title: Well, it is National Wine Day. Can we inject Oxygen. Long Old Tail … traffic stop, chatting on snap chat Pedo causing a traffic jam, which will be his fate in hell up his butthole. Wasps up by the chimney Voluptuous Florida Wasp Spray Road Rage Guessing headlights dot com Just the giggles and keep rubbing your nipples Joe is a placebo victim. On the Next Show, Joe Discovers the Cough Button.

This week’s NewsWrap on This Way Out reports on a rise in drug-resistant Shigella infections disproportionately affecting queer men, as health experts urge prevention without stigma. Missouri LGBTQ+ advocates celebrate the defeat of dozens of anti-queer bills during the state’s legislative session, while activists worldwide mark IDAHOBIT amid both ongoing criminalization and notable legal victories for LGBTQ+ people. In the U.S., a federal judge temporarily blocks the transfer of transgender women to men’s prisons, and the House advances a controversial “Don’t Say Trans” bill targeting transgender students and schools. We also close with a milestone from Leeds, where newly installed Lord Mayor Stephen Holroyd and his partner Simon Mapals make local LGBTQ+ history. Then in a Rainbow Rewind, Sir Ian McKellen reflects on coming out. Finally, Was Barney Frank a political hero, a lightning rod—or both? Following the death of the trailblazing gay former Congressmember on May 19, Lucia Chappelle explores the triumphs, tensions, and contradictions behind one of the most influential and debated LGBTQ political figures in U.S. history.

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.

Around the world, women and their allies have been working for years to get support for menstruation in the form of supplies, but also leave from work - preferably paid - when workers are having problems with painful periods. In India, politicians thought the subject too dirty to deal with; but their Supreme Court has at least recognized the need. On the other hand, communities in the state of Orisha continue to have an annual 3-day holiday celebration of menstruation in mid-June, when women are honoured and get time off from work. Speakers: Ranjeeta Priyadarshini, a former metal worker, now a law student who campaigns nationwide for paid period leave in India; Sociology professor at the National University of Law, Dr Rita Roy; Tapaswini, a metal industry worker from Odisha state; Akansha Mishra, a law student from Rajasthan state; and Pallavi, a factory worker. Women who menstruate make up about 30% of the workforce in India.

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. Arovane - Tokyo Ghost Stories 02. Depeche Mode - Useless (The Kruder + Dorfmeister Session) 03. Ishome - Ken Tavr 04. Casino Versus Japan - Aquarium 05. Austra - Beyond A Mortal 06. DJ Voila - Les Journees 07. UNKLE - Lonely Soul 08. Gruve Collective - Try Harder 09. Everything But The Girl - Good Cop Bad Cop 10. Sora Surfers - Sofa Rockers (Richard Dorfmeister Remix) 11. Coldcut - Man In A Garage (Nick Franglen Lemon Jelly Remix)

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. Brett Gould - Reflections 02. Chez Damier - Can U Feel It (Supernova Mix) 03. Frankie Rizardo - Call Upon Me 04. Blaze - Lovelee Dae (Beloved Vocal Remix) 05. Dario D'Attis - I Need 06. Kenny Glasgow - Dance 2 Da House 07. Mark Jenkyns - Sirens 08. John Tejada - Sweat On The Walls (Sebo K Remix) 09. Nick Holder - Time (Wahoo Vocal Mix)

This episode is a talk from the 2026 Upstate Anarchist Book Fair, held May 2nd and 3rd in Binghamton, NY. It features C.S. Soong [pronounced "song"], who previously co-hosted the well known radio show Against the Grain, in conversation with Ellen David Friedman, author of “Keep Going: A Guide to Organizing When It’s Hard.” The 2026 Upstate Anarchist Book Fair was sponsored and hosted by PM Press. https://pmpress.org

Super El Nino global impacts around the world; panic on compound disasters; data farm madness kills the renewable revolution. All three, this week, on Radio Ecoshock.

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

First aired May 20, 2016 1. Pancakes - Sah Boogs 2. Peep The Form - Classic Material ft. Audessey, U-George, Ghettosocks and Oxygen 3. Day to Day - Grant Benjamin ft. Sam Stan & James Gardin 4. Time Difference - Homecut (Testament) ft. J-Live 5. Water remix - Slipmat Brothers ft. Spliff Hemingway 6. Unexpected - Classified 7. 01 - Ghostride 8. Hot-Refill remix - The Mood Doctors ft. Posdnuos, Jarobi, Napoleon Da Legend and Dysfunkshuanal Familee 9. Boomerang - Pyro Brown 10. We Go - Cymarshall Law ft. Homeboy Sandman and Eternia 11. Intouchables - Le Makizar ft. Milk Coffee & Sugar 12. Nezhno - Sleep Sinatra x Toki Wright 13. Honestly. Now - Moka Only 14. Heyyyy Mannnn! - Large Professor 15. Just A Slice - J Shiltz ft. Korry Deez and DJ Docta 16. Song In A Glass - ScienZe 17. Mecca - Live Dub - Alexis Davis and Mecca:83

Indigenous in Music with Larry K and Melody McAuthur in our Spotlight Interview (Country) Your tuned into Indigenous in Music with Larry K, and this week we're honored to have the incredible Melody McArthur joining us again. Melody is a multi-award-winning singer, songwriter, actor, and storyteller. She’s back with brand-new music, including a new single and an upcoming album, The Gospel Truth, arriving this May. She'll be stopping by into our spotlight at our Say Magazine Studios, come read all about her at our place on the web at www.indigenousinmusicandarts.org/past-shows/melody-mcarthur Also enjoy music from Melody McArthur, William Prince, Diyet & the Love Soldiers, The North Sound, Julian Taylor, 1915, Sinuupa, Maten, Shuit, Bobbi-Jo-Starr, Caleigh Cardinal, Robin Cisek, Scubba, Alanah, Mike Paul, The Melawmen Collective, Blue Mountain Tribe, Murray Porter, Stevie Salas, J.A.M, Janel Munoa, Campo, Bomba Estero, Los Amigos Invisibles, Sara Kae, Cary Morin 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.

This week Backbeat listeners will hear an entertaining assortment from Billie Holiday, The Manhattan Brothers, The Prairie Ramblers, Louis Armstrong and Gene Vincent. There's early, ragtime guitar pickin' from the obscure and talented, Melvin Dupree, smooth sax playing from the turban-wearing Lynn Hope, who took a year off playing to study ancient history and Islam, and new retro-style country from Ontario's Barbara anne.

There are moments in history when a visit meant to project strength ends up revealing something very different. President Trump’s recent trip to China was one of those moments, a visit wrapped in ceremony but hollow in outcome, a visit that left more questions than answers. And when the cameras stopped rolling, when the speeches were over, what lingered was not triumph but frustration. The anger call that followed, sharp and defensive, told its own story. A story of a leader who expected applause and instead walked away with empty hands. But while the political theater played out overseas, something far more urgent was unfolding closer to home. The Flotilla activists, civilians and humanitarians carrying nothing but supplies and conviction, were met with force as they approached Gaza. Their treatment at the hands of Israeli authorities, and the rhetoric from figures like Ben Gvir, reminded the world how quickly compassion can be criminalized when power feels threatened. These activists were not armed. They were not soldiers. They were people trying to deliver aid, and they were treated as enemies. And as we watched that unfold, violence was erupting here in the United States. In San Diego, a man walked into a mosque and opened fire, killing a worshipper in a place meant to be sacred. Days later, in Lakeville, Minnesota, another attempted attack targeted a Muslim community, an attack that could have taken many more lives if not for quick action and sheer luck. These are not isolated incidents. They are part of a rising tide of hate that is being fed, amplified, and normalized in real time. And we have to be honest about where some of that fuel is coming from. Influencers, people with massive platforms and no accountability, can ignite a fire with a single post. A rumor becomes a headline. A lie becomes a rallying cry. A dehumanizing joke becomes permission for violence. Words that should have stayed in the shadows are now broadcast to millions, and the consequences are written in blood. But here is the truth we cannot afford to forget. We are not powerless. We are not spectators. We are not doomed to watch this spiral continue. We can choose unity over division. We can choose vigilance over silence. We can choose to protect one another across faiths, across backgrounds, across every line that hate tries to draw between us. Because the only force stronger than hate is a community that refuses to be broken by it. Today, we stand together not because we are the same, but because we understand that our safety, our dignity, and our humanity are bound together. When one community is targeted, every community is at risk. And when we show up for each other, hate loses its power. This is the moment to stay awake. This is the moment to stay united. This is the moment to refuse the darkness that others are trying to spread. And this, right here, is where we begin. 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.

I am guest-hosting WRIR's Cause and Effect Show today. It is one of my favorites to host and to listen to. Each week the host selects an artist than digs deep into the bands and artists that influenced the featured performer and in turns the bands and artists they influenced. Stream the show every Saturday from 1 PM to 3 PM @ www.wrir.org.