Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States of America, stands as one of the lead political theorists of American history. His ward republican theory required an agrarian population, a government originating in the individual household, and a consistently questioning and rebellious public.My guest in this edition of Radio Curious is Mr. Jefferson, personified by Clay Jenkinson.We discussed what has gone wrong in the US since Mr. Jefferson was President and addressed some of his concepts of what are necessary for a democracy.
The book Thomas Jefferson recommends is “The History of the Peloponnesian War,” by Thuclydides.
The book C. Jenkinson recommends is “In the Absence of the Sacred,” by Jerry Mander.
Originally Broadcast: May 21, 1994
US bombing of Iran is part of its crowbar policy of smashing and breaking of sovereign states (such as Iraq, Syria, & Libya), and will not cease until resistance and international solidarity put a stop to it.
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 24, Germany, Japan, and Cuba.
This week on the Global Research News Hour we examine this fundamental push happening toward support for NATO and militarism happening behind the scenes while our planet is facing a host of other problems. In our first half hour we speak to Alex Tyrrell leader of the Green Party of Quebec about a disturbing trend of NATO aligned entities looking to promote themselves under the guise of civic participation of our youth to reverse the anti-war trend that has developed among young people today.
Then in our second half hour, we talk to revered peace activist figure Medea Benjamin about NATO countries’ overwhelmingly agreed to addition of 5 Percent of nations’ GDP to defensive purposes will also subtract from our commitment to the environment and each other. Finally, peace activist Ken Stone joins us to talk about CANA. The Canadian NATO Parliamentary Association, and how it too drowns out Canadian military and foreign policy independence in the waters that power Defence contractors and Weapons manufacturers at the expense of everyone from the elderly to the next generation.
We have a couple of more imports direct from Scotland to share this hour, along with nu-Irish from The Scratch and Tau & The Drones Of Praise, Nordic fiddle music from New Zealand and plenty of home-spun Celtivity. Your host is Patricia Fraser for this hour of Celt In A Twist!
Invigorating from the get go! We start the hour bathed in distortion from Zambia and Morocco. We tap into Retro Salish Futurisms by Russell Wallace & Snukwa7 (Shnook-wah = Friends). Mexican Institute Of Sound introduces his 4 favorite girls, Sonova introduces Frequent Flyer and Ancient Futures blaze with Purple Haze. Elbows Up with World Beat Canada.
Today’s guest is Amy Owen—a Civil Rights Attorney that has worked major civil rights cases alongside Ben Crump. She is known for working alongside professional athletes, celebrities, and other high-profile individuals. Find her online as Pineapple lawyer.
In the first half of the show, Amy discusses the new powers bestowed upon the Trump administration by the Supreme Court, as well as the limiting of the powers of the lower courts. We discuss the implications of this decision and what people can expect.
In the second half of the show, we discuss the capacity of Trump to deport citizens of the United States, and the president’s new immigration facility in Florida known as ‘Alligator Alcatraz.”
With Canada in the news lately, we look at some of the cheezy Canada 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.
The Chaos and Dire Consequences of Supreme Court’s Ruling on Birthright Citizenship; As the Trump GOP ‘Mafia State’ Relentlessly Attacks the Foundations of Democracy is There Reason for Hope?; North Carolina Neighbors Employed Mutual Aid in Ongoing Recovery from Hurricane Helene’s Destruction.
Introduction: Trump's fascist consolidation is advancing: mass deportations, war on Iran, and a flood of fascist rulings from the US Supreme Court. Plus the most massive protests so far against Trump on June 14. Andy Zee of Refuse Fascism on major plans for July 4. Bob Avakian, from “2025: A New Year—Profound New Challenges—And a Profoundly Positive Way Forward in the Face of Very Real Horror.” The system-created hellscape in Gaza.
Parenti criticizes the lone assassin theory, goes over details of the murder and addresses the bitter question that haunts so many, whether government agencies of a democratic country participated in the assassination of an elected President. This is one of Parentis most highly acclaimed talks, ending with a standing ovation. He spoke on the 30th anniversary of the assassination in Berkeley, CA.
When Oliver Stones movie JFK opened in December 1991 a huge PR campaign was mobilized against the film. Even progressives spoke out. Noam Chomsky wrote in support of the Warren Commissions lone assassin findings. In contrast Michael Parenti supported Stone and began by examining what he calls the gangster nature of the state.
An extended text of this talk can be found in Parenti'ss book: Dirty Truths, published by City Lights in 1996.
Michael Parenti, now retired, was one of the nations leading progressive political analysts. He has taught at colleges and universities in the US and abroad. With roots in a working class Italian district in New York City and a PhD in political science from Yale, Parenti remains an internationally known lecturer and author.
One of the powers that we have as consumers is to “vote with our dollars,” or exercise our right to choose one brand over another. Boycotts and other awareness campaigns can pressure a company to conduct business differently. An area where consumers do not generally have that power is mining. Mining operates with little direct business-to-consumer transactions, and with minimal transparency. This week on Sea Change Radio, we speak with Andrew Kaminsky, a journalist for Triple Pundit, to learn more about the mining industry. We look at the environmental impacts of extracting various minerals, discuss how mining companies are changing the way they operate, and examine a promising model in Canada where mining companies are partnering with indigenous communities in the region.
Trans masc. comedian Marval Rex stands up for “Big Dad Energy”; hundreds of thousands defy Orban to Pride Parade in Budapest, seventy-five people are arrested at an Indonesian “gay party”, a high court in India rules that trans women are legally women, the U.S. Supreme Court lets parents opt kids out of queer-related lessons but backs insurance coverage for PReP, and a “guerrilla theater” Pride show at the Kennedy Center trolls Trump.
Those stories and more this week when you choose “This Way Out.”
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.
Broadcast locally in Powell, Tennessee on 91.7 FM Community Radio and streaming world wide on www.sbbradio.org
Some Afropop, including the latest from from Cheikh Ibra Fam and Amadou & Mariam; the music of Yeison Landero, who plays Richmond's Get Tight Lounge on Thursday July 3; new highlife and Afrobeat by Gyedu-Blay Ambolley, Femi Kuti and Afrodream; the Malian sounds of Salif Keita and Trio Mokili; the first new music in nine years from Mauritania's Noura Mint Seymali; and tsapiky, the blistering dance music of southwest Madagascar
Breaking climate news: hot humid heat domes over E. North America, UK, and Europe. Scientist Michael Mann blames changed planetary waves. Gabriele Messori, Uppsala University: whiplash combined climate hazards increasing. Body's heat tolerance lower than we were told. Dr. Daniel Vecellio on greatly enhanced risk to humans as humid heat stress strikes billions of people sooner than expected (repeat interview).
