Trump Exploits Murder of Charlie Kirk to Threaten Leftist Groups with Repression; Trump EPA to Eliminate Virtually All Climate Regulations and Research; 'Make Billionaires Pay' International Mobilization for Climate Justice Sept. 19th-21st.
Richie is joined by regular guest Tony Gosling. Tony is a broadcaster, author and former BBC journalist. On today's show the guys discuss the UN report which claims that Israel is committing genocide, the strange circumstances surrounding the murder of Republican activist Charlie Kirk, Keir Starmer's Peter Mandelson problem, why everyone needs to understand accelerationism and more.
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You may have been getting ready to leave the house recently and noticed on your phone that the air quality was going to be less-than-ideal that day. There are a lot of people and technologies behind that seemingly simple process. This week on Sea Change Radio we speak with the CEO of IQAir North America, Glory Dolphin Hammes to learn about her company's history, its AirVisual product and the evolving field of air quality monitoring. We discuss how crowd sourcing works to give us a clearer picture of air quality, the challenges of getting the word out to the public about unsafe air, particularly in underserved communities, and look at the impact of recent EPA rollbacks.
Coauthors of the widely acclaimed book, They Say/I Say-The Moves That Matter in Academic Writing, explore how to craft persuasive arguments and communicate them effectively. Topics discussed include: the connection between thinking and writing; the nature of academic writing; the concept of “entering the conversation”; specific templates to improve the content of your writing, speaking, and thinking about issues that matter; the role of artificial intelligence in education; and a variety of other topics.
Who was Julius Caesar, a dictator or a populist? And who really was Brutus, who murdered him on the Ides of March? A young hero or a participant in a deep seated conspiracy? This intriguing lecture by the noted author, speaker, activist and scholar Michael Parenti provides surprising new insights and parallels to today that are both shocking and amusing.
This rebroadcast is part of the very popular and ever expanding series on what Parenti called Real History, a different and intriguing reading of a surprisingly large number all too familiar stories.
Parenti spoke about his Pulitzer Price nominated book: The Assassination of Julius Caesar, a people's history of ancient Rome. He was recorded in the summer of 2003 in San Francisco at Modern Times Books.
DATE: Summer of 2003
Britain’s Biggest Far-Right Protest: More than 100,000 attend Tommy Robinson’s Unite The Kingdom Rally
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Today saw Britain’s largest ever far-right protest with police estimating 150,000 people in attendance for the “Unite the Kingdom” rally. Organised by Stephen Lennon — aka Tommy Robinson — the event attracted some of the most extreme figures in the British far right. Although the event was nominally concerned with “unity, boldness and truth”, it was marred by far-right campaigners expressing the belief that Britain is being invaded by Islam.
https://hopenothate.org.uk/2025/09/13/britains-biggest-far-right-protest-more-than-100000-attend-tommy-robinsons-unite-the-kingdom-rally/
Across Saturday afternoon, the crowd were subjected to an array of speeches by high profile far-right figures from the UK and abroad including, Elon Musk (who appeared by video link), the French far-right politician Éric Zemmour, Rebel News’s Ezra Levant and politicians and activists from Germany, Poland, Holland, Ireland, Spain, Belgium and New Zealand.
As the day progressed, scuffles broke out between Lennon supporters, counter-protestors, and the police lines separating them. Small groups intent on violence did manage to push through the police, forcing them to deploy dogs in response. “A number of officers have been assaulted,” said a Metropolitan Police statement.
Arrest at Unite The Kingdom Demonstration
The Speakers
On the stage he erected on Whitehall, Lennon claimed that the protest was attended by three million people — a far cry from the police estimate of 110,000. Nonetheless, they endured the rain and a punishingly long list of over 20 speakers to attend the rally. The crowd intermittently broke into chants of “Oh Tommy Tommy” and “Send them back”. Many of the speeches referenced the murder of Charlie Kirk, with some in the crowd holding up his picture.
Anti-Kier Starmer chants broke out regularly and the Prime Minister was attacked in numerous speeches. American Republican candidate Valentina Gomez went as far as describing him as, “the biggest paedophile protector in history.”
Subsequent speakers were no less extreme. The disgraced actor Laurence Fox ranted about “demographic suicide,” while the former Apprentice contestant Katie Hopkins delivered a typically aggressive tirade, shouting: “I don’t care what biological sex you think you might be. You can identify as a light if you want to — I’ll take a lightbulb and shove it up your arse if it makes you happy.”
One of the most anticipated speeches came from Reform UK’s former deputy chairman, Ben Habib. Habib is the chairman of the rival party, Advance UK, which sponsored Lennon’s event, and their merchandise and banners were unavoidable. Last month, Lennon joined the party, which has not yet registered with the Electoral Commission. Other corporate sponsorship came from a new social media company and a crypto trading platform.
One of the final speakers was former SAS soldier turned right-wing activist Ant Middleton, who used the stage to announce he will be running for London Mayor as an independent. Due to the enormous number of guests they ran out of time meaning Carl Benjamin (AKA Sargon of Akkad), ‘Young Bob’, former MP Andrew Bridgen and Chris ‘Billboard Chris’ Elston who had travelled from Canada, were unable to give their speeches.
International Speakers
Some of the more extreme speeches came from international guests. Introducing a section of the event that featured politicians from overseas, Lennon set the tone by telling the crowd:
“It’s not just Britain that is being invaded, it’s not just Britain that is being raped. Every single Western nation faces the same problem: an orchestrated, organised invasion and replacement of European citizens is happening.”
Éric Zemmour, the far-right French politician, took the stage to echo Lennon’s comments on so-called replacement theory. Zemmour, who founded the Reconquête party, has elsewhere defended the Vichy regime that collaborated with Nazi Germany. Talking via a translator, Zemmour said: “We are both subject to the same process of the Great Replacement of our European peoples by peoples coming from the south and of Muslim culture. You and we are being colonised by our former colonies.”
Similarly, the Belgian far-right politician Philip Dewinter said: “It has to be clear that Islam is our real enemy, we have to get rid of Islam. Islam does not belong in Europe and Islam does not belong in the UK.”
The Dutch far-right commentator Eva Vlaardingerbroek delivered one of the day’s most incendiary speeches, appearing in a t-shirt emblazoned with the words “Generation Remigration”. She said:...
Expert advice for global queer rights advocates; the lower house of the Dutch parliament passes a bill to criminalize conversion therapy, Hong Kong lawmakers nix court-ordered same-gender couples’ rights, the U.S. Supreme Court temporarily allows South Carolina trans students to pee where they need to, and Oregon state lawmaker with a gay son Cyrus Javadi jilts the Republican Party.
Those stories and more this week when you find “This Way Out.”
[Jessica Stern Appointed Senior Fellow
https://www.hks.harvard.edu/announcements/jessica-stern-former-us-special-envoy-advance-human-rights-lgbtqi-persons-appointed]
“Joining us today is Manuel Zavala, an innovative educator and entrepreneur committed to empowering the next generation. He’s the founder and CEO of Student Hires, an organization that partners with K–12 schools to provide after-school and career readiness programs led by local college students. With a background in teaching and a passion for bridging the gap between education and real-world experience, Manuel is helping young people unlock their potential and build brighter futures. We’re excited to welcome him to the show!”
ABOUT MANUEL ZAVALA
Manuel Zavala is an educator and entrepreneur dedicated to enhancing student career readiness through experiential learning. He is the founder and CEO of Student Hires, an organization that partners with K–12 schools to provide after-school and expanded learning programs led by local college and university students .
Zavala’s journey began as a high school computer science teacher, where he identified gaps in the education system regarding practical, project-based learning. In 2015, while attending the University of California, Riverside, he founded Student Hires to address this need . Initially, the organization operated as a student-run creative agency, offering web and graphic design services to local businesses and providing university students with income and portfolio-building opportunities. By 2018, Student Hires expanded to offer educational programs aimed at preparing high school students for technology careers and facilitating their transition into entry-level jobs within the community.
Beyond Student Hires, Zavala has founded other education-focused ventures, including Afterschool.org, and maintains an active presence on platforms like YouTube, where he shares insights on student development and entrepreneurship.
CONTACT STUDENT HIRES
Email: manuel@studenthires.com
Phone: 909-496-7557
Website: studenthires.commanuel@studenthires.com
Youtube: www.youtube.com/@studenthires
Linkedin: linkedin.com/in/manuel-zavala-5017a98a
Manuel website: manuelzavala.com
Indigenous in Music with Larry K and Rhonda Head in our Spotlight Interview (Indigenous, World)
Welcome to Indigenous in Music with Larry K, this week we welcome from the Treaty 5 Territory, Manitoba., Rhonda Head is in the house. Award winning singer, songwriter, and performer. Her new album is out, “Iskwaywuk,” honoring women, the land, and love. You can read all about Rhonda at our place at our homepage at www.indigenousinmusicandarts.org/past-shows/rhonda-head.
Enjoy music from Rhonda Head, Robbie Robertson, Khu.eex, Theia, Bomba Estereo, Brandis Knudsen, Litefoot, Siibii, Asani, Alicia Kayley, Mimi O'Bonsawin, Boogat, Nathan Cunningham, Blackfoot, Campo, Clube da Bossa, Robin Cisek, Elisapie, Thea May, Julian Taylor, Logan Staats, TRIBZ, Stevie Salas, Pretendians, XIT, Tom Bee, Aysanabee and much much more.
Visit us on our home page to learn about us and our programs at www.indigenousinmusicandarts.org, check into our Two Buffalo Studios and our SAY Magazine Library to find out all about our Artists and Entrepreneurs.
Part 2 of our 3-part retrospective on the UN 4th World Conference on Women. Features Sharon Hom on her feminist English-Chinese Lexicon; Helvi Sipila on peace as a feminist issue; Nafisa Hoodbhoy on men delegates saying disarmament is not a women's issue; Judy Rebick, Canada, and Cheryl Carolus, ANC, at a highly participatory NGO forum; the 12 Critical Areas of Concern; Gertrude Mongella on the lack of follow-through on UN agreements affecting women, and calling on the US to ratify CEDAW (the UN Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination Against Women).
WINGS: Women's International News Gathering Service
Brazilian samba-soul including a newly reissued single of Trio Ternura; four bands from Iquitos, the capital of the Peruvian Amazon; Colombian champeta highlighted by a deeply-dug 1992 track by Q.A.P. Band; more music from the Anatolian rock revival like the new single from Eje Eje; the latest in Afropop by Habib Koité's Mandé Sila, Amadou & Mariam and Star Feminine Band; and some Afrobeat to close out the show, including a new cover of Fela Kuti's "Zombie" by Kotoa
Why are so many experts and bloggers predicting more cold outbreaks as the planet warms? UK scientist Edward Hanna explains. What happened the last time Earths atmosphere carried so much carbon dioxide? Welcome to the Mid-Pliocene Warm Period. With just 400 parts per million CO2 Earth went over 3 degrees C hotter. Sea levels were at least 27 feet higher. We get the inside scoop in new science led by New Zealand scientist Georgia Grant. High science and deep time this week on Radio Ecoshock.
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 program is uploaded to SoundCloud, RSS.com, radio4all, Podbean and iTunes to mention a few.
First aired September 25, 2015
1. Killshot - Lee Reed
2. My Salvation - The Demon & 1988
3. Keep A Light On - Animal Nation
4. All Hail To My Hands - The Allies (A-Track)
5. 8,7,6,5 - Jeff Spec
6. Gotta Vibe - Divo GMJ ft. Dan-E-O, Tahnee Michelle, Ryan Field
7. In My Cave - Robbie G
8. Velvet - Plains Of Fascination
9. Elevate - Sevn + Neanderthal Productions
10. E-Z On The Motion - Ghetto Concept
11. Addict - KeepDiggin (aka Mazaman)
12. Short Straw - Made Wade w/ Rel McCoy
13. Regiment - Shing Shing Regime
14. Brand New Kicks - Cloud City Classic ft. K-Rec
15. Backbone - DJ Revolution ft. Chase Infinite, Krondon, Planet Asia, Kardinal Offishall, Choclair, Shabaam Sahdeeq, Rasco, Ill Advised
16. 9th Configuration - First Division
17. Light Em' Up - Sharky & Tona
18. A.D.S.T. - The Hop
Listen to Backbeat this week to find out why an accordion player known as the Polka King of Milwaukee is considered by some to be one of the "Fathers of Rock & Roll"! You'll also hear early recordings by Jimmy Witherspoon, Mable Smith (before she was Big Maybelle), Jewel Akens, and Doctor Ross. Backbeat is always lively, always fun and usually has some surprises.
In the halls of Congress, where policy is supposed to reflect the will of the people, a shadow looms large—one cast not by voters, but by lobbyists. At the center of this influence stands the American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC), a lobbying powerhouse whose reach has transformed the landscape of U.S. politics. While AIPAC presents itself as a bipartisan advocate for strong U.S.-Israel relations, its tactics reveal a deeper, more troubling reality: a system of political coercion, financial manipulation, and ideological enforcement that undermines democratic accountability and silences dissent.
AIPAC’s power lies not in persuasion, but in money. Through its affiliated PACs—such as the AIPAC PAC, the United Democracy Project, and the Democratic Majority for Israel—it has spent over $100 million in recent election cycles to reshape Congress. This spending is not neutral. It is targeted, strategic, and punitive. Lawmakers who dare to criticize Israeli policies, speak out against the occupation of Palestine, or advocate for human rights in Gaza find themselves in AIPAC’s crosshairs. The goal is clear: eliminate dissent before it gains traction.
In 2024 alone, AIPAC spent nearly $17 million to unseat Representative Jamaal Bowman of New York, and another $12 million to defeat Representative Cori Bush of Missouri—both Black progressive lawmakers who have spoken out against Israeli aggression. In 2022, it poured $4 million into defeating Representative Andy Levin of Michigan, a progressive Jewish congressman who dared to challenge the status quo. These campaigns weren’t just about winning elections—they were about sending a message: If you stand with Palestine, we will come for your seat.
Representative Thomas Massie of Kentucky, one of the few Republicans to defy AIPAC, described the group’s tactics bluntly: “Every congressman has a babysitter.” These babysitters—often constituents embedded in AIPAC’s network—maintain direct access to lawmakers, monitor their votes, and apply pressure to ensure compliance. Massie revealed that colleagues frequently tell him they agree with his positions but fear backlash from their “AIPAC person.” This isn’t lobbying—it’s surveillance. It’s political conditioning. And it’s happening in plain sight.
AIPAC’s influence extends beyond elections. It sponsors trips to Israel for lawmakers, curates briefings that frame Israeli policy in a favorable light, and mobilizes donor networks to reward loyalty and punish defiance. It has even donated to 106 Republican House members who voted to overturn the 2020 presidential election, revealing that its commitment to Israeli interests outweighs any concern for democratic norms.
The consequences of this corruption are profound. U.S. foreign policy remains tethered to Israeli military goals, even as evidence of war crimes in Gaza mounts. Humanitarian aid is blocked, ceasefire resolutions are stalled, and billions in weapons continue to flow—despite public opposition. According to polling, a majority of Americans now oppose unconditional military aid to Israel and support calls for accountability. Yet Congress remains largely silent, paralyzed by fear of AIPAC’s financial retaliation.
This is not just a foreign policy failure—it is a crisis of democracy. When lawmakers are afraid to vote their conscience, when truth becomes politically dangerous, and when lobbyists can buy silence with campaign checks, the integrity of governance collapses. AIPAC’s corruption is not just about Israel—it’s about who controls our government, whose voices are heard, and whose suffering is ignored.
But resistance is growing. Grassroots movements, student-led divestment campaigns, and coalitions like Reject AIPAC are challenging the narrative and demanding change. The question now is whether we, the people, will reclaim our democracy—or allow it to be auctioned off to the highest bidder.
The time for polite avoidance is over. The time for bold truth is now.
Sonic Café, that’s Phil Collins and Genesis with Dance on a Volcano from the 1976 LP Trick of the Tail. So hey welcome to the café, I’m Scott Clark and this is episode 451. This time the Sonic Café brings you an example of the apple not falling far from the tree, because like Phil Collins, his son Nic has developed into an amazing drummer. So much so, that he played drums for Genesis on there most recent and probably final tour with his Dad Phil. More on that in a bit, our music mix is pulled from over 50 years, listen for Greta Van Fleet, The Police, Green Day, George Ezra with his 2018 hit Shotgun, dinosaur rock from Black Sabbath, listen for Paranoid and the list goes on. We also have another Crazy music facts everyone should know, from the folks at The Orgins of Songs, plus Neil deGrasse Tyson stops by to tell us what would actually happen if dug a hole through earth to China. All straight ahead, now about that Father and Son thing, here’s Phil Collins son Nic, with his band Better Strangers, from 2022 this is But I don’t know your name, and our name is the Sonic Café.
The "Uniting for Peace" resolution allows the UN General Assembly to step in and suggest collective action to member states when the Security Council is unable to take necessary steps to protect global peace and security. Hosts Nora Barrows-Friedman and Ali Abunimah speak with former senior UN official Craig Mokhiber about why he thinks this mechanism could be a way for the UN to step in – despite the American veto in the Security Council – and force Israel to halt the genocide. Since July, people have been protesting outside of the home of the UN secretary-general for his inaction to stop Israel's genocide. Activist Sawsan Samara joins us from the doorstep of Antonio Guterres residence in New York City. On the Resistance Report, the Electronic Intifada’s contributing editor, Jon Elmer, brings us up to date on resistance operations from Gaza and the West Bank. And we highlight an article from the Electronic Intifada’s contributor Malak Hijazi who writes that: “ Israeli ground forces are closing in, and we face an impossible evacuation from northern Gaza.”
