A-Infos Radio Project

This week’s radio show ponders the lessons of Benjamin Franklin on the subject of farting proudly, and we point out some of the reasons that Goldman $achs $ucks. Welcome to the Machine.

Welcome to the rhythm of my journey, I am Yolanda Martinez, a Native American born in Southern New Mexico deeply connected to Earth Mother. My journey has taken me down many paths. Born into a family of thirteen in the vast cotton fields of Carlsbad, New Mexico, I yearned for something beyond the rhythm of their sun-drenched days. Driven by an innate connection to nature and a restless spirit, I embarked on a journey beyond my imagination. We moved to California central valley in 1965 and after high school I entered the corporate world in San Jose, CA. In 1975 at 23, I moved to Kodiak, Alaska where I became one of the first woman to work on a commercial fishing boat. I fished for two years as cook on the boat and doing all seasons like dragging for shrimp, going for Tanner, Dungeness, and King Crab in the Bering Sea and in 1978, I opened my first business, “Yolanda's Gallery and Custom Picture Framing.” I spent eight years in Kodiak where I got married and gave birth to my daughter in 1980. In 1983, I moved back to the lower forty-eight, bringing with me the experiences and lessons from my time in Alaska. It was 1987 in Monterey, CA. when I made my first drum, and it turned out to be made from a redwood planter I purchased at the hardware store and a salted cow hide from Tandy Leather. My beater I made from an extra-long wooden spoon. It turned out pretty good. It was 1992 in Modesto Ca., that I began to feel a growing confidence in my drums when, without any announcement or advertisement, people started showing up at my door asking if I was the drum woman. When I replied, “I guess,” they would smile and say, “I think you have my drum here. “I welcomed them into my home, and they would choose their drum from the lineup. Somehow, I always knew which belonged to each person as soon as they came in. The path became incredibly challenging when I was guided to bring my drums to Native American Pow Wow Festivals. I sensed there could be significant repercussions, so I was very hesitant. The first festival I attended was in 1993 in Turlock, CA. My sisters came to support me as I was still not well. (I had suffered a poisoning and went to death’s door.) When the Elders discovered the beautiful drums in my booth were made by me, they approached me with a mix of curiosity and authority. Three male Elders came to my booth, examined the drums, and asked, “Who made these drums?” I responded, “I did.” They seemed angry and demanded “Who gave you permission?” I met their gaze, pointed a finger upward, and said, “If you know of a higher power that can tell me to stop, I will.” They hesitated, exchanged glances, looked at the drums again, and then said, “Nice drums.” This was my experience for the first four years of attending festivals across the country. After many years, a young man came to my booth and told me that I had become known as the “Master Drum Maker,” a recognition that brought tears and profound joy to my heart. I have traveled all over the US and Europe doing concerts, lectures on Native American ways, and drum making workshops for over 20 years. I created “Yolanda’s Apprentice Drum School” for people that want to become professional drum makers. It was the drum that brought forth my music, my singing, the courage to perform and my strong re-connection with Spirit and Earth Mother. . . . Aho

Alex De Grassi is a guitarist extraordinaire whose interpretation of the Radio Curious theme, entitled “The Last Cowboy”, you may hear if you listen carefully. In this edition of Radio Curious he asks us ‘What does a cumulous cloud sound like when played on guitar?’ Alex De Grassi will share that sound with us in this interview. De Grassi played the trumpet as a child and when he was about 12, his brother was given a guitar, which soon gave Alex inspiration… allowing us to hear what a cumulous cloud sounds like. Our conversation began when I asked him about his relationship with the guitar. You can learn more about his work at his website www.degrassi.com. Alex De Grassi came to the studio of Radio Curious for this conversation on November 12th 2008. The book Alex De Grassi recommends is “Musicophilia: Tales Of Music And The Brain”, by Oliver Sacks.

This week on the Global Research News Hour, Canadian voices who have been crying out against the illegal actions by the State of Israel are making gains in the Palestine movement, and we are attempting to highlight some of the successes on the eve of December 10 , human rights day, First we will speak to Professor Miles Howe about a report he co-authored linking millions of dollars to 5 key charitable foundations going to support illegal settlements and activities on Palestinian occupied territory. Then we speak with author and activist Yves Engler about The Anti-Nato protests in Montreal two weeks ago that got major international headlines as violent and anti semitic and that were denounced by the Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau. Finally we hear about the non violent act of civil disobedience waged at Parliament Hill demanding an arms embargo against Israel for crimes that continue to be used against the latest historic genocide.

This week on the Global Research News Hour, Canadian voices who have been crying out against the illegal actions by the State of Israel are making gains in the Palestine movement, and we are attempting to highlight some of the successes on the eve of December 10 , human rights day, First we will speak to Professor Miles Howe about a report he co-authored linking millions of dollars to 5 key charitable foundations going to support illegal settlements and activities on Palestinian occupied territory. Then we speak with author and activist Yves Engler about The Anti-Nato protests in Montreal two weeks ago that got major international headlines as violent and anti semitic and that were denounced by the Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau. Finally we hear about the non violent act of civil disobedience waged at Parliament Hill demanding an arms embargo against Israel for crimes that continue to be used against the latest historic genocide.

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. NHK Japan, France 24, and Cuba.

Lots of homegrown talent to enjoy this hour along with global spins on Celtic traditions, from northern Brazil (Furmiga Dub), Peilmanni folk from Finland (Salamakannel) rockin' Hardanger fiddle from Norway (Gangar) even a Celtic-inspired track from Vampire Weekend! Served with a twist each week with Patricia Fraser. Celt In A Twist!

Being branded as subversive is a point of pride for many global artists. Venture down the road less travelled with the radical (Gipsy Power Band), the tropically punk (The Bolokos), the South Asian Invasion (Black Star Liner) and the bittersweet (Alejandro and Maria Laura), this week from World Beat Canada Radio!

The first half of today’s show is dedicated to covering the early moves to dismantle the DEI initiatives that many companies adopted in 2020 in response to George Floyd’s death and the resulting protests. The early moves to dismantle the DEI initiatives are in response to the forthcoming Trump administration. For the second part of today’s episode, we explore a few recent examples of hypocrisy from the right including a state representative telling an indigenous candidate to go back to where she came from, the outrage at President Biden’s lie when he suggested that he would not pardon Hunter Biden, but the lack of outrage over Trump appointing Project 2025 architects to key cabinet positions, and a Trump-appointed judge striking down overtime protections for American workers in favor of businesses. Our Way Black History Fact covers the prohibition of racial discrimination in the U.S. military.

Nora Barrows-Friedman brings us a recap of Palestinian news from November 28th to December 4th, 2024.

ore Cheeze Pleeze Christmas this week with the odd themed christmas music sets and Snarf and Daffy look at what they can do to make $$$ for Christmas at the last minute. I wish they would learn to plan ahead for this thing every year!

Eight Ways to Respond to Trump Election Victory Over the Next 4 Years; Trump Voters Should Try to Understand Americans Who Oppose Their Convicted Felon President; Activists Demand NY Gov. Hochul Sign Law to Make Fossil Fuel Polluters Pay for Climate Costs.

Judge Napolitano served as a New Jersey Superior Court Judge and as legal analyst for Fox News. After his career in TV, Napolitano started his own Youtube show - Judging Freedom. In late 2024 it had almost 500,000 subscribers. CIA analysts Larry Johnson and Ray McGovern are in the large group of former intelligence analysts who are regular weekly commentators on foreign policy for Judge Napolitano. Here is the Nov 29, 2024, INTEL Roundtable on Judging Freedom, hosted by Andrew Napolitano. Ray McGovern was a CIA analyst for 27 years, serving seven U.S. presidents - from John F. Kennedy to George H. W. Bush. He earned an MA in Russian Language and Literature and served in the analysis division on Soviet foreign policy. He became a vocal critic of the CIA over their use of torture and the spread of false information to justify the US invasion of Iraq. Larry C. Johnson worked at the CIA for four years as an analyst, then moved to the U.S. State Department’s Office of Counterterrorism. In 1993, Johnson left government work and appeared on television programs such as The News Hour and Larry King Live. Thanks to Judge Andrew Napolitano for this and other extraordinary interviews on his Youtube Channel Judging Freedom. I’m encouraging you to view this interview by searching YouTube for Judge Napolitano - Judging Freedom. Larry Johnson & Ray McGovern do a weekly joint half hour program under the title: INTEL Roundtable - Weekly Wrap. This conversation was broadcast Live on Nov 29, 2024. DATE: 11,29,2024

An hour-long conversation with Andres Resendez, history professor at UC Davis, and author of, The Other Slavery, The Uncovered Story of Indian Enslavement in America. It tells the little-known story of the enslavement of countless native people in the Americas, including the US. This slavery lasted into the 20th Century and helped provide the foundation for capitalism in the US.

In the wake of the recent U.S. election which was beyond disappointing to those of us who care about the planet, Sea Change Radio will not be closely covering political issues and the machinations of the incoming administration simply because it will be too depressing. Instead, we will continue to cover the shift to sustainability. Rather than focusing on humans this week on Sea Change Radio, we dig into the archives and turn our gaze to the insect world. First, we speak to two scientists, Dylan Gaeta and Scot Miller, from Johns Hopkins University, who share their research on the effects that termite pesticides are having on the climate. Then, we hear from Anne Carlson, the CEO of Jiminy's, who talks about the benefits of her company's insect-based dog food.

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

Professor Kubursi remarks on the widening war front brought on by US-NATO-Israel. The fighting in Gaza, Lebanon, and Syria now involves new players: Ukraine is backing terrorist attackers in Syria, Turkey has treacherously unleashed the old ISIS gang from Idlib. Once again, the test falls upon Syria, as a secular state prepared to defend its internationally-recognized borders.