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Aug 25 - “Mille Lacs Indian Museum: Native American Music and Arts Festival, August 31. Today were with Travis Zimmerman and Joni & Eric Buffalohead” Today our guests are Travis Zimmerman, site manager of the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Joni and Eric Buffalohead lead singer and founder of Bluedog, Minnesota Blues musicians, today were learning about the museum's history and highlights about the upcoming Native American Music and Arts Festival on August 31 in Millacs Minnesota, where tradition, creativity, and community come together in a powerful celebration of Indigenous music and art. Enjoy a powerful day of music, art, and storytelling rooted in Indigenous pride and creativity. About Travis: Travis Zimmerman is a historian, cultural educator, and storyteller from Minnesota. He’s a proud member of the Crane Clan of the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa and serves as the site manager at the Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post, a role he’s held for over 15 years. He’s passionate about preserving and sharing Ojibwe history and culture. Travis has been featured on the “Native Lights” radio program, where he discussed his journey and love for Native American history. He also hosted the documentary-style series “DeCoded: Native Veterans in Minnesota Who Helped Win World War II” produced by Minnesota Native News. Beyond his museum work, Travis co-authored a children’s book titled How the Birds Got Their Songs, adapted from a traditional Ojibwe story passed down through his family. He partnered with his cousin, artist Sam Zimmerman, and bilingual educator Marcus Ammesmaki to create an English–Ojibwemowin edition. This effort was motivated by his desire to document family stories before they were lost and to support Ojibwe language preservation. He’s also active in public speaking—recently giving presentations at libraries across Minnesota, such as the “Don’t Know Much About History” series, where he spoke on Ojibwe culture, Indigenous military contributions, and Code Talker. About the Musuem: The Mille Lacs Indian Museum and Trading Post, located in Onamia, Minnesota, offers an immersive experience into the history, culture, and contemporary life of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. Through engaging exhibits, live demonstrations, and community programs, the museum preserves and shares Indigenous traditions and stories. Travis Zimmerman, site manager and cultural educator, plays a key role in guiding visitors through this vibrant center of learning and connection. Contact: Travis Zimmerman Email: travis.zimmerman@mnhs.org⁠ travis.zimmerman@mnhs.org 320-232-3847

As we extend into screen life, we build a digital body. What is this techno-hybrid being you have become? French intellectual Paul Virilio, author of The Information Bomb & The Administration of Fear is our witness, along with guest John David Ebert. With short readings from Virilio by Brent Ragsdale.

Nafisa Khanbhai is the Chief Executive Officer of Dear Diary Initiatives, a Community Based Organization in Mombasa that is dedicated to serving marginalized communities, orphans, individuals with disabilities, and women. Among other causes, they supply and maintain a lot of wheelchairs. Nafisa tells of learning to disregard prejudice against disability, make the most of her talents and encourage and help others to do the same. Her biography was made into a book and then a theatre play. These help spread her philosophy and support the organization.

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.

Welcome to Indigenous in Music with Larry K. Today we welcone Mitchell Makoons, a Métis–Annishabee singer-songwriter whose roots rock sound is capturing hearts across Canada. Mitchell shares stories of healing, identity, and cultural pride through music. Today he’s here to talk about his debut album Lady Boots and his new singles,” he’s a powerful new voice in Indigenous music. Mitchell Makoons is featured in our current issue of the SAY Magazine, read all about TRIBZ at our homepage at www.indigenousinmusicandarts.org/past-shows/mitchell-makoons. Enjoy music from Mitchell Makoons, The Band Blackbird, Quiltman, Elispie, Beatrice Deer, TRIBZ, Shauit, Face-T, J. Pablo, Raven Reid, Nathan Cunningham, Rellik, Kalliah and Black, Los Amigos Invisibles, Irv Lyons Jr., Melody McArthur, Jahkota, XAXO, Jota Quest, LILI, Bomba Estero, Elastic Bond, W.T Goodspirit, Sara Kae, Francis Baptiste, Eagle & Hawk, Thea May, Old Soul Rebel, Cactus Rose NYC and 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.

Over the past century, Arab regimes have repeatedly failed the Palestinian people—through broken promises, political calculations, and a deepening alignment with Western and Israeli interests. The betrayal began in 1948, when seven Arab states declared war on the newly formed Israeli state but were swiftly defeated. That military failure exposed not only strategic weakness but also a lack of genuine commitment to Palestinian liberation. The 1967 Six-Day War was another turning point: Israel seized the West Bank, Gaza, East Jerusalem, and other territories, and Arab leaders began shifting from confrontation to accommodation. Egypt’s 1978 Camp David Accords marked the first formal peace with Israel, sidelining the Palestinian cause in favor of national interests. Over time, Arab regimes increasingly prioritized regime survival and economic partnerships over solidarity. The 1982 Israeli invasion of Lebanon, which targeted the PLO, was met with silence from most Arab capitals. By the 1990s and 2000s, normalization efforts accelerated, culminating in the Abraham Accords of 2020, where the UAE, Bahrain, Morocco, and Sudan formalized ties with Israel—despite ongoing occupation and apartheid. These moves were often justified as pragmatic diplomacy, but for Palestinians, they signaled abandonment. The betrayal deepened after the Arab uprisings of 2011. Authoritarian regimes, fearing domestic unrest, cracked down on pro-Palestine activism and used the Palestinian cause as a rhetorical tool while suppressing real support. Today, many Arab governments—especially Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Jordan, and the Gulf states—maintain security cooperation with Israel, restrict aid to Gaza, and block refugee movement across borders. Even during moments of mass slaughter, such as Israel’s recent war on Gaza, Arab leaders have offered little more than symbolic gestures, while actively participating in the U.S.-Israeli security order. Palestinians now distinguish between Arab governments and Arab people. While regimes normalize and collaborate, the streets—from Beirut to Rabat—continue to erupt in protest. The betrayal is not just political; it’s moral. And it has left Palestinians increasingly isolated, even as global solidarity grows. The question remains: when will Arab regimes be held accountable—not just by history, but by their own people?

This week on Backbeat Varetta Dillard teams up The Students, The Louvin Brothers honour The Delmore Brothers again and Marvin Rainwater covers his own song. We'll hear more from the Blue Moon Marquee New Orleans Sessions album, genial Hawaiians, a Fats Waller song also recorded by both Eric Clapton and Paul McCartney and Jerry Lee Lewis's return to rock & roll.

– Conspiracy theories mad and true, mixed up to put people off the truth? Theo Chalmers interviews Jon King on the murder of Princess Diana. ON THE EDGE – Jon King about his book Princess Diana – the Evidence. He reveals insider information about her alleged assassination by persons unknown using a technique known as Boston Brakes – Corbyn’s new Party – how’s it going? Not well. Several of his close advisors when Corbyn was leader of the opposition – (Office of the Leader of the Opposition or ‘LOTO’ staff) are Zionists, possibly even foreign agents. David Miller Tweet on the leaked new members in Corbyn’s Party – intervene now before Party fails – Ruth Nestor, a new Trustee for Kuumba Centre, on how Kuumba won it’s court case to keep its lease. ‘Trespassers to trustees’ – community centre wins legal battle against Bristol City Council – Abdul Malik, Bristol butchers shop businessman, Green Councillor and chairman of Bristol’s largest Mosque, – Malik sends then deletes inappropriate confrontational social media post about Kuumba – he says wants money back – Ali McForever exposes the Hitlerian dictatorial anti democratic don't make me laugh Privy Council. – Nick Delehanty on EU Pact on Migration and Asylum. Mass migration to UK – mainly visas for care workers – wages down, house prices up. Any sympathy for anti immigration protests tomorrow – British Home Group – rise of corporations like Black Rock owning housing as profits are so high and secure – captured market of renters – ends up with a paralysed economy. In 1918, over 75% of people rented. Housing per capita was less than half what it is now – Afshin Rattansi on John Bolton’s house being raided by the FBI over alleged classified leaks – Trump, Putin meeting. Trump, Zelensky,The Alaska Summit: Where Even Peace Is Controversial – Imagine hating Donald Trump so much you want peace talks to fail. That dark reflex was visible again at the Alaska Summit – USA withdraws ‘Five Eyes’ intelligence from UK over UK leaking secret US intel to Ukraine – Ukrainian to Russian kill ratio is around 17:1 – Russian’s hacked Ukrainian Army database – many more Ukrainians killed than Zelensky has said. Hackers: True War Losses: 1.7 Million Dead or Missing – Residents in Donbass region want Russia to take over but Ukrainian soldiers are killing them – Pipeline in Ukraine transporting Russian oil to Europe – blown up. Trump’s Private Letter to Orbán Over Ukrainian Strike – Tulsi Gabbard has stopped sharing US intelligence with UK after they passed on intelligence to Ukraine – Italian PM Georgia Meloni and other EU leaders looking terribly bored as Starmer drones on at Trump, Zelensky meeting – Sergei Lavrov speech translated by AI. Minsk Agreements for peace in Ukraine. – Alex Krainer, author and former hedge fund manager, on Ukraine war and how Russia has been mistreated – EU used to US support and cannot fight Russia without it. City of London at the heart of The Beast. – Alex Krainer on the West’s history of genocide of native populations, and history of the destructive money system – Can Russian President Vladimir Putin speak English? Putin in 2002 addressing the Queen. – Dan Ashman – doing his Life Is Sacred Vigils outside Government buildings – Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) which is allowing UK businesses to make money from Israel’s genocide in Gaza – Rightly fuming Tom Fletcher, UN Special Rapporteur, on the ‘famine’, starvation in Gaza. – Why is he using the word ‘famine?’ since famine can be seen to occur naturally? The correct term is ‘starvation’, surely? – Richard Sanders how London media are encouraging Israel to kill more journalists in 2 years than 200 yrs of wars combined – What they were doing is trying to work out what they could get away with. They were testing the waters. Are these people killable? Are they not? – Mada LDN, writer and producer of pro Palestinian song Shutdown ‘PalFaction’ – MADALDN started rapping at the age of thirteen, when she lived on a notorious estate in Plumstead, South East London – NOT The BCfm Politics Show presented by Tony Gosling https://politicsthisweek.gn.apc.org/2025/08/not-the-bcfm-politics-show-presented-by-tony-gosling-253/

Social media has become a new tool of anti-Palestinian suppression even though these platforms were initially instrumental in advancing the Palestinian struggle. Omar Zahzah joins hosts Nora Barrows-Friedman and Ali Abunimah to discuss Big Tech’s role in Israel’s genocide. His new book is about how digital platforms and technology companies support the Israeli settler-colonial project through censorship. Jon Elmer delivers the Resistance Report detailing how the IDF is seeking recruitment of Jews around the world to replenish its dwindling ranks. He analyses the latest resistance videos including another operation attempting to capture Israeli soldiers. On the Electronic Intifada Newscast, Israel attacks the Al-Zeitoun neighbourhood of Gaza City with airstrikes, artillery shelling, gunfire and explosive-laden robots, flattening hundreds of homes.

Sonic Café, that’s Glass Animals with Hazey from the 2014 Zaba album. So hey, welcome to the café, I’m Scott Clark and this is episode 448. This time we’ve cooked up a really tasty music mix pulled from 56 years. We’ll spin Gin Wigmore’s Man Like That, The Courettes, Jungle, Van Halen, Tower of Power with Soul Vaccination, plus another Sonic Café two for two, Neil Diamond with his 1966 hit Solitary Man followed by The Doughboys with there 2020 cover near the bottom of the hour. Then a special treat, The Louisiana Gator Boys a fictional super group from the movie Blues Brothers 2000 with How Blue Can You Get, featuring and endless roster of super stars including BB King, Eric Clapton, Bo Diddley, Clarence Clemons, Koko Taylor, Dr. John, Steve Winwood, and many more. All that plus Nate Bargatze explains the Earth is so far ahead, all of the other planets haven’t even started, and ahh we’re almost done. Then Neil deGrasse Tyson talks about an asteroid that might hit earth in 2036, and the effects it would cause. So yeah, maybe we should all just get along while we still can. So let’s ahh get to it, from 2014 here’s Blues Saraceno with Dogs of War, and we’re the Sonic Café.

Please join me as we go back in history to the year 1584, to the East Coast of what is now the United States. In that year, Queen Elizabeth the First, then the Queen of England, sent Sir Walter Raleigh in command of three seafaring expeditions to what they called the New World. These expeditions landed on the central coast of what is now North Carolina and became the first English settlements in North America. They called the region Virginia, in honor of Elizabeth the First, the maiden Queen of England. The Cultural Resources Division of the North Carolina Division of History has recreated a model of the seafarers’ ship, called Elizabeth the Second, which carried these small groups of soldiers across the ocean in 1585. In-character actors, talking as real people living in 1585, are on site near Roanoke, North Carolina. I first spoke with a man who called himself Sgt. Hugh Griffin. He claimed to be in charge of the small outpost, one of several they established on their arrival a few days before. Originally Broadcast: July 1, 1995

Phil Taylor and Robin Philpot: What the Ukraine summits are all about. US-led West instigated the crisis in East Europe. Will they retreat or double-down? Once again the PQ returns to the fore, in response to Trump and centralizing Carney.

(Repeat Broadcast) This week, on the Global Research News Hour we share the disappointing news, in the eyes of some critics, that a modified, watered down version of the Pandemic Agreement was finally approved at the World Health Assembly last month, and the prospects for rights and national sovereignty moving forward. In our first half hour, we play an excerpt from a September 2024 interview with journalist and film maker James Corbett of the Corbett Report on last year’s failure of the Pandemic Agreement in which he successfully predicted the threat it represented would be approved sooner or later. And in our second half hour, we spoke to commentator Dr. Meryl Nass about what is still problematic about this year’s approach to stopping apparently much more frequent pandemic calls in the years ahead.

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