The right to speak and the need to listen: An interview with Ray Robertson, author of a challenging new book, that dares to employ humour:
"The Right To Be Wrong."
John Tyler is back and Whigging Out. He’s vetoing everything that moves, picking fights with Congress for sport, and casually dropping foreign policy hot takes about Hawaii. Tariffs? He’s mad. The Whigs? They’re furious. Daniel Webster? Probably stress-drinking tea somewhere.
This episode’s got it all: tariff tantrums, Florida joining the Union, Texas waiting in the wings like a messy situationship, and the Tyler Doctrine arriving out of nowhere like that guy who crashes every party. Manifest Destiny isn’t official yet, but you can smell it coming.
John Tyler didn’t just distrust banks — he hated them. This man looked at paper money like it was a con artist, treated gold like a personality trait, and talked about fractional reserve banking like it was a demonic ritual.
In this episode, Kyle and Eric introduce you to the Whig Party’s resident chaos agent — a man who managed to unite people he didn’t even agree with, all while loudly yelling “NO” to basically everything. He was the political equivalent of a live grenade in a powdered wig.
So buckle up. Tyler’s money issues weren’t just personal, they were a preview of the political explosion to come.
Before Harrison was slinging hard cider and log cabin merch, he was out in the Indiana wilderness starring in his own chaotic war story: the Battle of Tippecanoe.
Kyle & Eric break down the buildup — broken treaties, Tecumseh’s growing confederacy, and Harrison marching his troops right up to Prophetstown. Then the fight kicks off: a surprise night attack, soldiers firing into the dark, officers scrambling, and Harrison barely holding the line.
The aftermath? Far from perfect. But here’s where the glow-up happens: Harrison’s letters about the battle leaked into the press, and suddenly voters were eating up the “Hero of Tippecanoe” storyline. Messy reality on the ground, polished reputation in print — and just like that, Harrison had the national clout that built his presidency.
1840 wasn’t just an election, it was the first American political rager. The Whigs rolled out log cabins, Tippecanoe clubs, parade floats, and barrels of hard cider until the whole country was drunk on Harrison hype. It was the original meme campaign, and it worked.
Kyle & Eric are here for all the chaos:
How Harrison became the first viral candidate (no Wi-Fi required)
The 8,445-word inaugural speech that doubled as cardio
Calling Congress into special session like, “Hi, I’m in charge now”
Telling Henry Clay to sit down and let the president cook
And the 31-day presidency that left America asking “wait, what just happened?”
This is campaign drama, political theatre, and presidential what-ifs served with a side of hard cider. Pour yourself a drink, hit play, and get ready to see why this one short month changed politics forever.
Think Harrison was just “the president who gave a speech, caught a cold, and died”? WRONG. This man was a walking PR machine, a frontier general, and the guy who basically put Ohio on the map (you’re welcome, Buckeyes).
Kyle and Eric are here to drag him out of history’s meme bin and show you:
How Harrison went from 18-year-old ensign to field-promotion legend
Why the Whigs turned “hard cider and log cabins” into the first viral campaign slogan
How Detroit was saved with logistics, not cannon fire (the ultimate flex)
And why the dude was so good at running things that Congress literally let him redraw the Midwest
This isn’t a dusty lecture — it’s a roller coaster through frontier wars, land deals, and political glow-ups that made the first Whig president. And yes, there will be cider jokes.
Find out what "Fuzzy Love" is when we look at an album with that title....delightfully dated hit song medleys from Klaus, and the Hand Man is living his rock n roll dream..and wants you to know about it.
“STATE OF EMERGENCY: CHAINS ON PEOPLE WHO DESPERATELY NEED TO BE FREE” a piece written and read by Bob Avakian. Then, a discussion between Andy Zee and Sunsara Taylor. Plus, Bob Avakian speaking to the question, “Revolution sounds good but it ain’t going to happen”? This is an excerpt from The Bob Avakian Interviews. Atlas Winfrey shares his personal reflections on the impact that the leadership of Bob Avakian has had. An excerpt from the documentary film: “STEPPING INTO THE FUTURE”
International Law is the Number One Casualty of US & Israel's Illegal War on Iran; Trump’s Authoritarian Regime’s Next Target: 2026 Midterm Election; Trump EPA Eliminates 2009 Greenhouse Gas Endangerment Finding.
Russell "Jolly" Ellis, known as Jolly Good Ginger, is a North Carolina-born social media activist and former contestant on *Survive the Raft*. With millions of followers across social media, he focuses on deconstructing his upbringing in a racist, white supremacist household to educate others, advocating for racial justice and accountability across American systems.
He’s not a standard political creator.
He’s a loud, profane, unapologetic, anti-racist white Southern man who uses humor, anger, and authenticity to call out white supremacy and MAGA extremism from inside the culture that created it.
He’s rare. He’s needed…and He is our guest today
Igor K., from the Cuba Solidarity Association of Hamilton, explains what citizens can do, and are doing, to help the blockaded country in a time of rising U.S. aggression.
This week on Sea Change Radio, we take a closer look at the alternative meat industry with Matt Simon, a Senior Writer at Grist. We look back at some of the initial stumbles from companies such as Impossible Foods, what they’re doing now to make their products more appealing to consumers, examine the prospects of some of the fresher faces in the business of lab-grown meat like Mission Barns and discuss the sustainability benefits of this burgeoning segment of the food industry.
The Repository is an oubliette of musique concrete, nocturnal emanations and audio oddities. An hour of strange music, spoken word musical mash ups of questionable taste. All material is royalty-free, public domain or Creative Commons. This show makes perfect late-night fare. Please let us know if you are broadcasting this show. Our host, Jack Bailey will give your radio station a shout out! Email us at kzzh@accesshumboldt.net.
Anti-LGBTQI hate crimes are on the rise in Australia. In New South Wales nearly 200 violent incidents have been reported since 2023, many involving men lured by gay dating apps (Michael Brown reports from Sydney).
And in NewWrap: Russian repression strikes again with the designation of the LGBTQ+ advocacy group Coming Out as an “extremist organization,” “deviant culture” is how a new Deputy Minister in Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government wants to refer to LGBT people, Maryland parents who sued their local school district over LGBTQ-themed storybooks are now one and a half million dollars richer, the international music, art and cultural festival KOLFEST is being targeted by Kyrgyzstan officials based on its alleged promotion of LGBTQ life, and more international LGBTQ news.
G-Lo (R.I.P.) - Edo. G & Street Wyze ft. G-Dot & Born
Wahre Geschichte (True StorY) - P!Jay, Better12bit and Soulbrotha (cuts von Mr.SP)
Speech - Markie (illternal beats) I.B.C ft. Drama
Verstherapie - JamalJabiby & Devaloop
Cereal Killer - D'Evil
Type to take it There - Chris Green ft. Sha Prince
Shakedown - Arablack ft. Mr Live
This Way Out (Gadget remix) - Benny Diction &Able8 feat. DJ Jonny Jazz
Golden Era - Eric Vintage ft. DJ Hectic
Come Together - Kieron Boothe
Unfair - Tayyib Ali
Jamez - Jimmy Rey
Breathe of Fresh Air - Cable
The Junkie pt 2 - So'Def ft. DJ Baggylean
S.O.U.L.A.R. - Pharoah's Kidz
I Like Dat Cha'll - Tang Sauce
Let It Breath - OthaSoul ft. Knytro
Twinkle in her Eye (inst.) - Astro Mega
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. Peggy Gou - It Makes You Forget
02. King Of Tomorrow - Faded
03. Jay Tripwire - Squamish
04. Sean Savage - Gordon Baker Rd.
05. Kerri Chandler - The Intro (Rocco Love Re edit)
06. Sean Miller - Together
07. Julian Gomes - 1000 Memories (Fred Everything Remix)
08. Paolo Rocco - Bored To Death
09. Luyo - Shanee (Nick Holder's In The Six Remix)
10. Fusion Groove Orchestra - If Only I Could (Liem Remix)
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. Amon Tobin - Yasawas
02. Everything But The Girl - Walking Wounded
03. Uchi - Pride Is A Poison
04. Gruve Collective - Try Harder
05. Braids - Amends
06. Jacques Greene - Arrow
07. Kusuma Orchestra - Down The Path
08. Morcheeba - Fear And Love
09. Tristan De Liege - Kumo
10. Massive Attack - Angel