WEDNESDAY 01.03.24 PROGRAM Notes
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Democracy NOW! with Amy Goodman
Wednesday January 3, 2024
CLIMATE CONNECTIONS: Northern Minnesota couple stays warm with help from heat pumps
PATIENTS COME FIRST: Oncology and AI (00:16:11)
This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast features Dr. Aaron Chevinksy, a surgical oncologist and Director of the oncology service line for the Riverside Cancer Care Network. He joins us for a conversation about cancer and cancer care, how artificial intelligence technology advances are supporting cancer detection, and more. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact us on Twitter or Instagram using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.
ALAN WATTS: Don’t be afraid, it’s all a show (00:12:40)
Speech extract from “The Works” by Alan Watts, courtesy of https://alanwatts.org. Alan Wilson Watts (6 January 1915 – 16 November 1973) was a British philosopher who interpreted and popularised Eastern philosophy for a Western audience. Born in Chislehurst, England, he moved to the United States in 1938 and began Zen training in New York.
THIS WAY OUT #1866: Australia’s 5th Marriage Equality Anniversary (00:28:59)
AUSTRALIAs first gay and lesbian legally married couples are celebrating their fifth anniversaries in January 2024. Of course, the march down the politically-fraught aisle was long and hard. The conservative agenda of Prime Minister John Howards Liberal Party saw making the civil institution explicitly heterosexual as a priority, and passed an amendment to the Marriage Act in 2004. Over the next thirteen years, 22 attempts to overturn that law in Parliament failed, while public support for marriage equality grew. Still, the administration of then-Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull opted for a non-compulsory, non-binding mail-in postal vote on the issue. The turning point came in August of 2017. Thats when This Way Out SYDNEY correspondent BARRY McKAY picks up the story.
[NewsWrap returns next week.]
THOM HARTMANN Best of 1 Hour: Does the “Great Man Theory of History” Tell Us Why Trump Should be Removed from the Ballot? (00:58:00)
When are you taking down your Christmas tree and decorations? Should be in March, right? Should Trump be held accountable or defeated at the ballot? Why pardoning Trump by his GOP challengers would shorten our democracy. Dean Obeidallah – Don’t count on the courts to save us from Trump, it’s up to you and me.
CIVIC CIPHER: The Man Trying to Destroy Progress / The Scary Truth about Student Resource Officers (00:59:00)
Today, we spend the first part of the show discussing a man named Ed Blum, the man behind the current efforts to dismantle affirmative action and several DEI initiatives. We explain his thinking and ways you can challenge that narrow mindset whenever you encounter it. The second half of the show is dedicated to uncovering the truth about student resource officers (officers at schools) and the ways they severely and negatively impact children of color and their outcomes across the country. Our Way Black History Fact gives a critical examination of the man behind the Rhodes Scholarship – Cecil Rhodes.
LITERATURE ALOUD: The Call of the Wild – Jack London ch. 2 (00:21:11)
Jack London’s classic novel Call of the Wild is about a dog named Buck. Buck is living a happy life in California until he is sold to pay a gambling debt. Taken to the Klondike to become a sled dog, Buck must toughen up and learn the harsher rules of survival in the North. One of the first of these is how to deal with being harnessed in the same team as a dog that wants to kill him. Large, strong and smart, Buck toughens to his new life. But even the toughest dog can be worn down by constant work, and after 3,000 miles of pulling sleds, Buck nears the end of his rope. Cast away as no longer useful, Buck is acquired by greenhorns whose inexperience nearly kills him, but after being saved by John Thornton, he at last finds a man he can love. Then on a remote gold-hunting expedition, Buck hears a call emanating from the woods and speaking to the wild heart of his distant ancestors. The lure of it almost balances the great love he bears for Thornton, but events take him away from his old life… and into legend. (summary by Mark F. Smith)
TEXT: https://www.fulltextarchive.com/page/The-Call-of-the-Wild-by-Jack-London1/
CHOOSE TO BE CURIOUS: ScholarCHIPS: Curiosity with Social Entrepreneur Yasmine Arrington Brooks (00:28:00)
“When [you] keep asking questions and seeking answers, eventually you may realize you’re an answer — you could potentially be the answer to a problem or a challenge.” ~ Yasmine Arrington Brooks Yasmine Arrington Brooks was a teenager when she realized she could be the potential answer to a challenge. The child of incarcerated parents, with a passion for making things happen, she founded ScholarCHIPS and hasn’t looked back since. ScholarCHIPS provides college scholarships, mentoring, mental health supports, and a peer support network to college-bound young adults who have incarcerated parents, inspiring them to complete their college education. I’ve been a Yazzie fan for a long time and I wondered: what would she say about how curiosity contributes to the work of social entrepreneurship? “I rarely take things at face value.” ~ Yasmine Arrington Brooks
DAVID PAKMAN SHOW 1/3/24 (00:56:58)
On the Show: Michael Fanone, former Capitol Police officer who was injured while defending the Capitol on January 6, 2021, and author of the book “Hold the Line: The Insurrection and One Cop’s Battle for America’s Soul,” joins David to discuss what took place on the day of the Trump riots. Get the book: https://amzn.to/48iqKCF
Infamous anti-gay Kentucky County Clerk Kim Clark suffers a final humiliation and is ordered to pay a $260,000 fine. Independent 2024 presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr hires a top anti-vaccine extremist, Del Bigtree, as his communications director. Failed former President Donald Trump posts a PDF claiming to be the “proof” of the 2020 presidential election being stolen. Unable to continue arguing that the Biden economy is terrible, Republicans shift to claiming that the economy is only good because the Federal Reserve “rigged” it for Joe Biden. Growing concerns about Donald Trump’s cognitive state make news after a strange video of Trump’s posture on New Year’s Eve brings up the specific concern of Progressive Supranuclear Palsy. Sean Hannity simultaneously argues that President Joe Biden is suffering from advanced dementia and that he is also the leader of a wide-ranging crime syndicate. Absolutely painful cringe at a recent Vivek Ramaswamy campaign event. Voicemail caller, furious with David, tells him he is wrong about his “pronoun thing.”
TUESDAY 01.02.24 PROGRAM Notes
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Democracy NOW! with Amy Goodman
Tuesday January 2, 2024
CLIMATE CONNECTIONS: Will our buildings be ready for the climate of the future?
ENCOURAGEMENTOLOGY: Midlife Mastery: Navigating Frustration to Find Fulfillment and Gratitude (00:30:00)
On this show we are tackling midlife challenges as we navigate through frustration to find fulfillment and gratitude. Whether you’re in a season of discontent, full-out frustration, or downright crisis, there is something in here for you. Crisis sounds so fatal but lets start with a definition so were all on the same page: Crisis is a time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger. Nothing is broken here but rather a chance to get to know yourself better as you learn what’s working and what isn’t. If life’s plan is to evolve yourself as a human being on a journey of self-discovery, then a snag or two along the way seems more than reasonable. Our brain, the powerful engine in partnership with our heart can sometimes get out of alignment. With self-awareness and a commitment to weather the storm, you can adopt new ideas and strategies to help you over the hump or humps.
MAKING CONTACT: But Next Time Part 4: The Road to Rebuilding and Recovering, Better (00:29:00)
In this final episode of four-part series, But Next Time, our guest hosts, Chrishelle Palay and Rose Arrieta take us to Houston to continue the story of the housing justice organizers fighting for a safer, stronger future.
THOM HARTMANN Best of 1 Hour: How To Win Judges and Influence Rulings (00:58:00)
Did Clarence Thomas effectively extort the rich to keep a conservative majority on the court? And why are the billionaires willing to fly federal judges to Maui, Italy, and Rocky Mountain resort destinations? Plus- Thom reads from “Flipped: How Georgia Turned Purple and Broke the Monopoly on Republican Power” by Greg Bluestein.
THE CHILDREN’S HOUR: Skunks (00:58:00)
This episode of The Children’s Hour is going to stink, as we learn all about skunks with the founder and director of The Dragoo Institute for the Betterment of Skunks and Skunk Reputations, Dr. Jerry Dragoo. We’ll find out where skunks are found, why they smell, and how to avoid getting sprayed. Dr. Dragoo is a world renowned mephitologist, or biologist who studies skunks.
LITERATURE ALOUD: The Call of the Wild – Jack London ch. 1 (00:23:59)
Jack London’s classic novel Call of the Wild is about a dog named Buck. Buck is living a happy life in California until he is sold to pay a gambling debt. Taken to the Klondike to become a sled dog, Buck must toughen up and learn the harsher rules of survival in the North. One of the first of these is how to deal with being harnessed in the same team as a dog that wants to kill him. Large, strong and smart, Buck toughens to his new life. But even the toughest dog can be worn down by constant work, and after 3,000 miles of pulling sleds, Buck nears the end of his rope. Cast away as no longer useful, Buck is acquired by greenhorns whose inexperience nearly kills him, but after being saved by John Thornton, he at last finds a man he can love. Then on a remote gold-hunting expedition, Buck hears a call emanating from the woods and speaking to the wild heart of his distant ancestors. The lure of it almost balances the great love he bears for Thornton, but events take him away from his old life… and into legend. (summary by Mark F. Smith)
TEXT: https://www.fulltextarchive.com/page/The-Call-of-the-Wild-by-Jack-London1/
BETWEEN THE LINES RADIO NEWSMAGAZINE (00:29:00)
If Re-elected, Trump Vows to Impose a Fascist Regime. But Are Americans Listening? A Bipartisan Fiscal Commission is GOPs Latest Threat to Cut Social Security, Medicare Benefits; After 30 Years of Organizing, Yale Grad Student Union Wins First Contract
DAVID PAKMAN SHOW 1/2/24 (00:55:10)
On the Show: Despite claims to the contrary from the American right wing, domestic oil and natural gas production reach an all-time high under Joe Biden. Family Guy creator Seth MacFarlane appears on the Bill Maher podcast and absolutely crushes Maher’s anti-vaccine claims. Anti-vaxxers crumble as every one of their predictions from 2023 failed to come true. Despite claims about rampant crime in “Democrat cities,” Detroit records its smallest number of homicides in 57 years. Failed former President Donald Trump prepares to claim fraud in 2024 in a deranged New Year’s Even post. Donald Trump’s New Year’s Eve party goes horribly wrong, leaving Trump visibly displeased and swaying side to side. An absolutely terrified Donald Trump attacks former Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney with absurd and obvious lies. Fox News starts officially talking about Trump being President from prison if he is sentenced in his criminal trials. State Market Restaurant, a bar in Sanford, Florida, is found to be playing The David Pakman Show on their televisions. Voicemail caller says that despite every economic indicator suggesting the opposite, the economy is “absolute trash” and “in the dumps.”
MONDAY 01.01.24 PROGRAM Notes
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Democracy NOW! with Amy Goodman
Monday January 1, 2024
CLIMATE CONNECTIONS: The time to build a disaster kit is now
WHEN THE BIOMASS HITS THE WIND TURBINE (00:28:59)
When we give birth, it is generally with the help of a midwife or a doctor who has been through the process before and knows what to do and what to say to ease us through what is, after all, a natural process. So why is it not the same with death? In the not-so-long-ago past, death was a community affair. Friends and relatives would take charge of the process, assisting the dying, helping those that would be left behind ” explaining the process, washing the body, arranging for the remains. Join Annie and Jay Warmke of Blue Rock Station as they speak with Donna Baker, founder of Columbus Community Deathcare. She is an INELDA-trained Death Doula, hoping to revive some of the ancient rituals and practices that made the process of death a much more normal part of life.
ECONOMIC UPDATE: The Ripple Effects of Labor’s 2023 Rise (00:29:00)
In this, the last episode of Economic Update for the year, Prof. Wolff presents updates on the Yale graduate & professional students unions recent victory, how the writers/actors strike impacted the labor movement with a show of solidarity, Starbucks loses fight with its workers unionization, the National Institutes of Health votes to unionize and fight legal barriers to unionization, the British unions fighting its Conservative gov’t, and the turning of the U.S. Labor Movement from reform vs revolution to reform + revolution.
THOM HARTMANN Best of 1 Hour: December 29, 2023 (00:58:00)
Why are we increasingly putting greedy corporations in charge of what life-saving health care our elderly are allowed to have? Plus – new evidence that people in Republican majority regions are more likely to die young just because they can’t afford to see a doctor. Plus – Thom reads from ‘ Drugs, Money, and Secret Handshakes: The Unstoppable Growth of Prescription Drug Prices’ by Robin Feldman
RADIO ART HOUR: Claire Williams and Julien Poidevin; Jeff Gburek; Julian Hoff (00:58:26)
Welcome to “The Radio Art Hour,” a show where art is not just on the radio, but is the radio. “The Radio Art Hour” draws from the Wave Farm Broadcast Radio Art Archive, an online resource that aims to identify, coalesce, and celebrate historical and contemporary international radio artworks made by artists around the world, created specifically for terrestrial AM/FM broadcast, whether it be via commercial, public, community, or independent transmission. Come on a journey with us as radio artists explore broadcast radio space through poetic resuscitations and playful celebrations/subversions of the complex relationship between senders and receivers in this hour of radio about radio as an art form. “The Radio Art Hour” features introductions from Philip Grant and Tom Roe, and from Wave Farm Radio Art Fellows Karen Werner, Andy Stuhl, Jess Speer, and Jos Alejandro Rivera. The Conet Project’s recordings of numbers radio stations serve as interstitial sounds. Go to wavefarm.org for more information about “The Radio Art Hour” and Wave Farm’s Radio Art Archive.
LITERATURE ALOUD: Down and Out in Paris and London (1933) by George Orwell ch. 12-15 (00:43:03)
Most famous for his influential and ever-relevant dystopian novel 1984, George Orwell’s first full-length publication was Down and Out in Paris and London. After quitting his post as the elephant-killing policeman of Burma, this is Orwell’s memoir of his subsequent experiences of poverty, gig employment and life on the road in Europe of the early 1930s. A vividly detailed and engaging narrative.
TEXT: http://www.george-orwell.org/Down_and_Out_in_Paris_and_London/0.html
TED TALK: Nick Hanauer – Capitalism’s Dirty Little Secret (00:17:03)
Rising inequality and growing political instability are the direct result of decades of bad economic theory, says entrepreneur Nick Hanauer. In a visionary talk, he dismantles the mantra that “greed is good” — an idea he describes as not only morally corrosive, but also scientifically wrong — and lays out a new theory of economics powered by reciprocity and cooperation.
LOPATE AT LARGE: Matthew J. Clavin on Symbols of Freedom (00.48:45)
American freedom. Interpreting patriotic words, phrases, and iconography literally, they embraced a revolutionary nationalism that not only justified but generated open opposition. Mindful and proud that theirs was a nation born in blood, these disparate patriots fought to fulfill the republics promise by waging war against slavery. Join us when Professor of History, University of History – Matthew J. Clavin examined his book Symbols of Freedom: Slavery and Resistance Before the Civil War on this installment of Leonard Lopate at Large.
SUNDAY 12.31.23 PROGRAM Notes
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THE BRADCAST 12/29/2023 Encore: 2024’s Chance for Democracy’s Renewal (00:58:00)
Original airdate 12-19-2023. On today’s ‘BradCast’: Late-breaking news out of Colorado, where the state’s highest court barred disgraced former president and insurrectionist Donald Trump from the 2024 ballot, citing the U.S. Constitution’s 14th Amendment. Good news for voting rights out of the extremely conservative 5th Circuit Court of Appeals, with rulings that require Louisiana to draw fair, non-racist U.S. House maps before the 2024 election, and upholding that voters and private organizations have a private right to sue under Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. Civil rights groups sue to stop Texas’ authoritarian GOP Gov. Greg Abbott’s new state law granting authority to state police to arrest anyone suspected of being an undocumented immigrant. The very conservative 11th Circuit rejected former top Trump aide Mark Meadows’ latest motion in a ruling that dismantles Trump’s immunity claims. A compelling new essay delves into disturbing recent polls on the 2024 presidential election and explains why ‘pro-democracy Americans [should] approach the 2024 election with enthusiasm, not only dread.’ Florida student delivers a brilliant call for the resignation of the far-right co-founder of Moms For Liberty from the school board. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest ‘Green News Report.
EARTH RIOT RADIO: Oil’s Profit Centers: Super Storms and Bombs (00:29:00)
You have to spike your mind with science fiction, to get Big Oil’s Evil. The super-rich are doing with superstorms and wildfires what the Israelis are doing with American bombs. COP28 confirms it. The Oilies believe that they can steer the planets heat. Yes, they are strategic climate-makers now, which must be something like being God. Or, the Devil. Its a world-ending profit center! They believe their natural disasters will keep the indigenous people of the Global South and their protesting sympathizers – flabbergasted, and depoliticized by endless tragedy. Meanwhile, back up North, they flood themselves with orgasmic hallucinations of wealth.
TURN ON THE NEWS: Corrupt Christmas (00:27:57)
“Turn On The News” is the weekly newscast from the fictional Radio Network, with parody radio coverage of the radio and its headlines. Now with computerized news readers, and fewer meddling reporters, plus aggregated reporting, and automated music. Tune in “Turn On The News” each week for the latest news, radio art, and more from our robot reporters, making sure you hear both sides — good and evil — every time you “Turn On The News.” This week: “Corrupt Christmas.” This week the Day One Dictator is at war with holiday values.
Best of ATTITUDE with ARNIE ARNESEN The “Best of” The Best of The Attitude 2023! (00:00:00)
Happy New Year Everyone
Segment One
We begin the show with Robert Hockett, lawyer and professor at Cornell. We discuss the US debt ceiling and what President Biden should do in the face of Republican intransigence. We also discuss the deposit insurance problem.
Segment Two
We then talk to Robert Hennelly, reporter and activist. First we talk about the state of health care in the US. We spend more on ‘healthcare’ than any industrialized nation, and have the worst outcomes of all. Many people (200+ day) are still dying from Covid, maternal mortality is high, while most people are not insured or underinsured. We also have medical bankruptcies which has introduced Venture Capitalists, who are quickly taking over many medical services, with an increasingly detrimental effect.
BACKGROUND BRIEFING with IAN MASTERS December 28, 2023(00:59:00)
How to Save American Democracy From the Trump 2.0 Revenge Machine | How the US Constitution’s Protection Against a Tyranny of the Majority Has Enabled the Opposite | After the 565th Mass Shooting This Year, a Look at Red and Yellow Flag Laws
MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR: Seize the Means of Computation: An Internet Big Tech Disassembly Manual with Cory Doctorow (00:59:00)
Cory Doctorow is a science fiction author, activist and journalist. Hes an award-winning New York Times bestselling author of many books. His most recent nonfiction book is The Internet Con: How to Seize the Means of Computation, a Big Tech disassembly manual. In 2020 he was inducted into the Canadian Science Fiction & Fantasy Hall of Fame. In 2022 he earned the Arthur C Clarke Imagination in Service to Society Award for lifetime achievement. He is a special consultant to the Electronic Frontier Foundation, an MIT Media Lab Research Associate and a visiting professor of Computer Science at the Open University, a visiting Professor of Practice at the North Carolinas School of Library & Information Science, and co-founder of the UK Open Rights Group.
In this interview we talk about how the internet has been captured by Big Tech monopolies, and how we can dismantle their grip on the digital world and make the internet serve everyone equally agai
DEEP DIVE CYBERSECURITY SHOW: 23andMe and DNA Privacy Issues! (00:58:36)
We shouldn’t be giving away something that is unique to us to a private corporation as we’re not fully protected by law! Yet millions of Americans are doing this with their DNA and don’t realize just how deep the implications are. We explore this, plus catchup on the latest news and data breaches!
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THE BRADCAST 12/28/2023: John Nichols of ‘The Nation’ cited by Trump as Jan. 6 conspirator! (00:57:00)
Original airdate 12-11-2023. On today’s ‘BradCast’: Accountability is underway for Trump and his henchmen — but also for progressive author and journalist John Nichols?! Disgraced former president Donald Trump’s best chance to avoid criminal prosecution before the 2024 Election is to delay court proceedings. To bypass those delays, Special Counsel Jack Smith asked the U.S. Supreme Court to expedite Trump’s appeal of a court ruling declaring he does not have immunity from prosecution for crimes committed while in office. In court filings in the federal Jan. 6 case over Trump’s efforts to steal the 2020 election, his attorneys bizarrely target progressive Wisconsin journalist and author JOHN NICHOLS of The Nation as a provocateur. Nichols explains the bizarre Trump filing, why it’s completely bonkers, and its broader implications. Also today: Trump chickened out and refused to testify in his New York fraud trial. The civil defamation trial of Rudy Giuliani got underway on Monday to determine financial damages Giuliani must pay for defaming and lying about two Georgia election workers.
KEEPING DEMOCRACY ALIVE: The Rise and Stunning Fall of “Moms for Liberty” (00:59:33)
They don’t want no education. Its so much easier to break things than to build them. The right wing group Moms for Liberty claimed that Parental rights do not stop at the classroom door, but their real goal was to destroy public education. On this show Professor Maurice Cunningham paints a picture of their rise and demise. Its good news for education and, thus, democracy.
ATTITUDE with ARNIE ARNESEN December 29, 2023 (00:58:00)
This is a panel discussion, originally aired on September 18 2023.
Our guests discuss the assault on public education. We also talk about the growth of unionization in the US.
GROWING GREENER: Biocontrol for Beating Back Invasive Plants (00:29:00)
Invasive plants flourish in part because in their transition to North America they leave behind the co-evolved pests that help keep them in check in their homelands. Dr. Lisa Tewksbury, Director of the University of Rhode Island Biocontrol Laboratory, describes the painstaking process of introducing to our landscape organisms that can control the invasive plants without harming our native species.
TUC RADIO: WWI – The Christmas Truce of 1914 – TUC Archives (00:29:00)
The Christmas Truce was an unofficial cease-fire on parts of the Western Front. Guns fell silent for one to several days. Soldiers emerged from the trenches and talked, exchanged gifts and kicked around a soccer ball. Trenches were close in some places, separated by 50 yards or less. The Story of the Christmas Truce WWI is a documentary film about this spontaneous cease-fire. Thanks to historians Peter Hart, Taff Gillingham and Robin Schaefer, and their choice of rare documentary photos, footage and archived letters from soldiers of both sides.
THE BOPST SHOW: Shake Your Stuff (00:55:00)
The Bopst Show, the critically acclaimed music radio show hosted by artist, musician, writer, DJ and founding member of GWAR, Chris Bopst, features a wide assortment of audio stimulations from a myriad of genres, eras and inspirations. On this week’s show, you’ll hear the primitive roots rock of Billy Childish and the Black Hands, the silky smooth sound of the first lady of song Ella Fitzgerald, and global music trio Free Planet Radio as well as Radio Birdman, Tinariwen and many others outside of mainstream consciousness.
RALPH NADER RADIO HOUR #512 (00:58:00)
Ralph welcomes Rev. Dr. Donald Wagner, National Program Director of Friends of Sabeel North America, to discuss the ongoing violence in Palestine, the influence that Christian Zionists have on America’s Israel policy, and the religious organizations that have refused to collaborate with Israel’s modern-day Crusader State. Plus, Ralph answers some listener questions and questions from the RNRH team.
FRIDAY 12.29.23 PROGRAM Notes
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Democracy NOW! with Amy Goodman
Friday December 29, 2023
CLIMATE CONNECTIONS: Electric buses could help clean up the air in Vegas
THIS IS SCIENCE: Making Waves (00:29:00)
Jess is joined by Amani Webber-Schultz and Jaida Elcock, shark scientists and co-founders of the nonprofit organization Minorities In Shark Sciences.
COUNTERSPIN: Best of 2023 (00:28:00)
Best of CounterSpin 2023
THOM HARTMANN Best of 1 Hour: Is Group Identity Counterproductive to the Fight for Equality? (00:58:00)
Author Yascha Mounk has deep doubts about the way identity and social justice is being fought for in society today. He joins Thom for a fascinating deep dive. Plus – Thom reads from ‘Believing: Our Thirty-Year Journey to End’ by Anita Hill and ‘Birthright Citizens: A History of Race and Rights in Antebellum America’ by Martha S. Jones.
SEA CHANGE RADIO: Joseph McFadden: A Cattle Biologist Explains Feed Additives (00:29:00)
Did you know that India accounts for about one-third of the worlds one billion head of cattle? Last week on Sea Change Radio, we spoke to the head of Rumin8, a startup thats working to reduce methane emissions from cattle. This week, we take a more academic approach to the cow burp problem ” our guest is Dr. Joseph McFadden, a professor of cattle biology at Cornell University. We learn more about the science of enteric fermentation in ruminants, examine the various technological solutions aiming to reduce these methane emissions, and discuss the hurdles that the feed additive industry faces, and why they are particularly challenging in countries like India.
LAURA FLANDERS SHOW: Jubilee Justice Regenerative Farming: Tackling Racism with Rice (00:28:00)
Holiday Rewind Show – A bold experiment is taking place among Black farmers in the Southeast ” a story of hope in an area with a history of plantation slavery, land theft and white violence. The Jubilee Justice Black Farmers’ Rice Project is pioneering regenerative farming practices as a means to address systemic racism and make repair. This innovative project combines restorative economics, regenerative agriculture, and asset ownership as the path to address the harm done to Black farmers, and the environmentally harmful methods of rice production. In this exclusive report from The Laura Flanders Show, Laura Flanders reports on-location from Alexandria, Louisiana, where she meets Jubilee Justice Co-Founder and President Konda Mason, veteran civil rights crusader Shirley Sherrod and the Black farmers at the center of this story. Through knowledge sharing, collaboration and community support, this project endeavors to bridge the racial divide and foster a future rooted in justice and healing. Join us to discover how Jubilee Justice helps repair the damage from long-term racism and plant the seeds for a healthful and healing future.
THE BOPST SHOW: Shake Your Stuff (00:55:00)
The Bopst Show, the critically acclaimed music radio show hosted by artist, musician, writer, DJ and founding member of GWAR, Chris Bopst, features a wide assortment of audio stimulations from a myriad of genres, eras and inspirations. On this week’s show, you’ll hear the primitive roots rock of Billy Childish and the Black Hands, the silky smooth sound of the first lady of song Ella Fitzgerald, and global music trio Free Planet Radio as well as Radio Birdman, Tinariwen and many others outside of mainstream consciousness.
DAVID PAKMAN SHOW 12/29/23 (00:00:00)
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THURSDAY 12.28.23 PROGRAM Notes
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Democracy NOW! with Amy Goodman
Thursday December 28, 2023
CLIMATE CONNECTIONS: O Christmas tree: After the holidays, trees help restore wetlands in New Orleans
RADIO ECOSHOCK: Dirty Air or Sudden Heat? (00:58:00)
If we clean up air pollution, the weather gets hotter and wilder. From Norway, Dr. Bjorn Samset explains the stakes. Then from Harvard, Dr. Francesca Dominici reveals shocking new science: just a short exposure to bad air kills seniors! Im Alex. This is Radio Ecoshock clearing the air. Replay.
THOM HARTMANN Best of 1 Hour: Should Democrats Close the Southern Border? (00:58:00)
Immigration is likely to be the top issue in the next election. Thom asks- should Democrats get out in front of it by taking the deal Republicans are offering to shut down migration in exchange for funding the defense of democracy in Ukraine? An intense hour of conversation with Thom’s callers follows.
YES! Presents: Rising Up With Sonali – (00:58:30)
This week, well speak with Anoa Changa about how to redefine ideas of economic growth by building A Peoples Prosperity. Well discuss examples of how grassroots leaders are building institutions that benefit everyone involved, including the environment, rather than privileging a few. Then, Dr. Bettina Love will discuss the idea of educational reparations, central to her new book, Punished for Dreaming: How School Reform Harms Black Children and How We Heal.
LITERATURE ALOUD: Down and Out in Paris and London (1933) by George Orwell ch. 9-11 (00:31:13)
Most famous for his influential and ever-relevant dystopian novel 1984, George Orwell’s first full-length publication was Down and Out in Paris and London. After quitting his post as the elephant-killing policeman of Burma, this is Orwell’s memoir of his subsequent experiences of poverty, gig employment and life on the road in Europe of the early 1930s. A vividly detailed and engaging narrative.
TEXT: http://www.george-orwell.org/Down_and_Out_in_Paris_and_London/0.html
WINGS #38-23 Indian Boarding Schools (00:28:59)
US Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, the first Native American US cabinet secretary, set in motion an investigation into the history of federal boarding schools that were used to strip away native cultures from indigenous children. The state of Colorado followed up this initiative by funding a one-year research project into the boarding schools in their state. The project was headed by State Archaeologist Holly Norton. It covered the years 1880-1920, and consisted primarily of documents research. The cutoff date of 1920 was chosen to preserve the privacy of victims of the schools beyond that date. Among the findings were allegations of sexual abuse, starvation, diseases, and economic exploitation. Jerilyn DeCoteau, attorney and co-founder of the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition, commended the research work and the sensitivity. She talked about the founding of the healing coalition and their plans. They have received a grant to begin collecting oral histories. She says each person and community must decide whether to pursue such a project. She cites language revitalization as the most important healing tool.
DAVID PAKMAN SHOW 12/28/23 (00:56:45)
On the Show: Jesse Dollemore, host of Dollemore Daily and co-host of the I Doubt It podcast, fills in for David. Lauren Boebert switches congressional districts to increase her chances of winning in 2024. Nikki Haley is asked about the cause of the Civil War, and worried about offending her base, is scared to mention slavery. Vivek Ramaswamy goes on Fox News and says he believes he will win the Iowa caucuses. Chris Christie says he’s the only Republican candidate calling Trump out in a new campaign ad. Nick Fuentes goes on a vile racist rant after Kanye West apologizes to Jewish people in Hebrew. Lindsey Graham misinforms the Fox News audience about a New York bill, calls conservatives tolerant, and calls Chick-Fil-A “God’s chicken.” Republicans put politics ahead of national security, advocating extreme actions in the Middle East. Kari Lake looks scared after a judge refuses to dismiss a defamation lawsuit against her. Julie Banderas says pro-Palestinian protesters should be silenced.
WEDNESDAY 12.27.23 PROGRAM Notes
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Democracy NOW! with Amy Goodman
Wednesday December 27, 2023
CLIMATE CONNECTIONS: Black Girl Environmentalist is highlighting the contributions of Black women in the climate movement
WITH GOOD REASON: Life After Life (00:30:00)
You only die once. But you can get close a few times. Bruce Greyson never was very spiritual, but after interviewing 1,000s of people who have had near-death experiences hes changed his mind about life after death. His book is After: A Doctor Explores What Near-Death Experiences Reveal about Life and Beyond.
THIS WAY OUT #1865: Retrospective on a Retrospective: Lawrence 2003-2023 (00:28:59)
H A P P Y H O L I D A Y S
Revisiting our coverage of the 2003 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that overturned state laws against non-commercial private consensual adult same-gender sex, with comments from prominent voices on both sides of the issue and music by artists ranging from Elvis Presley to Romanovsky & Phillips. Celebrate 2 decades of liberated queer U.S. lovemaking this week when you choose “This Way Out”: the international LGBTQ radio magazine. NewsWrap returns the week of January 8th, 2024.
THOM HARTMANN Best of 1 Hour: Can America Wake Up From the Magical Free Market Lies? (00:58:00)
More than 40 years into the Reagan experiment in neoliberalism, how is that working out for us? Was it all based on a lie all along? Plus – Thom reads from ‘Tell the Bosses We’re Coming: A New Action Plan for Workers in the Twenty-First Century’ by Shaun Richman.
CIVIC CIPHER: The True Meaning of Allyship with Rakaa of the Dilated Peoples (00:59:00)
Today, we are joined by Hip-Hop royalty and Ramses own brother Rakaa Iriscience of the Dilated Peoples to discuss the origin story of this show and how it was built on allyship, music’s role in movements around the world, new music from Rakaa, and what role activism has in an ever-changing world.
Our Way Black History Fact sheds light on certain laws and legal loopholes that served as barriers to freedom for Black Americans.
LITERATURE ALOUD: Down and Out in Paris and London (1933) by George Orwell ch. 6-8 (00:36:32)
Most famous for his influential and ever-relevant dystopian novel 1984, George Orwell’s first full-length publication was Down and Out in Paris and London. After quitting his post as the elephant-killing policeman of Burma, this is Orwell’s memoir of his subsequent experiences of poverty, gig employment and life on the road in Europe of the early 1930s. A vividly detailed and engaging narrative.
TEXT: http://www.george-orwell.org/Down_and_Out_in_Paris_and_London/0.html
CHOOSE TO BE CURIOUS: How cool to think of curiosity as connecting the dots! (00:28:00)
Danielle Bassett is a professor at the University of Pennsylvania, where they study biological, physical, and social systems by using and developing tools from network science and complex systems theory. They work at the intersection of basic science, engineering, and clinical medicine — and now they are taking on curiosity itself.
How do we connect our curiosity dots? Network theory will out! “I think one exciting solution is to re-conceptualize curiosity as the seeking of information links — not just the information, but the links between that information.” ~ Danielle Bassett
DAVID PAKMAN SHOW 12/27/23 (00:56:44)
On the Show: Brittany Page, host of Page Perspective and co-host of the I Doubt It podcast, fills in for David. After US troops are wounded in an attack, Joe Biden directs airstrikes against Iranian-backed groups. Donald Trump promises to replace Obamacare with his own healthcare “alternative” but Republicans say it’s not a priority. Ted Cruz goes on Fox News to rant about “biased media” like CNN and promote his podcast. Minimum-wage workers in 22 states will be getting raises on January 1st. Vivek Ramaswamy stops spending money on TV ads two weeks before the Iowa Caucuses, but denies he wants a Trump administration position. Donald Trump posts a toxic word cloud featuring his revenge and dictatorship hopes to Truth Social. Jessica Tarlov takes on the Fox News B-team with facts about the successes of the Biden economy. Donald Trump posts a late-night video on Truth Social with funny Iowa Caucus commentary.
TUESDAY 12.26.23 PROGRAM Notes
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Democracy NOW! with Amy Goodman
Tuesday December 26, 2023
CLIMATE CONNECTIONS: It’s getting easier to rent an EV on your next vacation
ENCOURAGEMENTOLOGY: Midlife Mastery: Navigating Frustration to Find Fulfillment and Gratitude (00:30:00)
On this show we are tackling midlife challenges as we navigate through frustration to find fulfillment and gratitude. Whether you’re in a season of discontent, full-out frustration, or downright crisis, there is something in here for you. Crisis sounds so fatal but lets start with a definition so were all on the same page: Crisis is a time of intense difficulty, trouble, or danger. Nothing is broken here but rather a chance to get to know yourself better as you learn what’s working and what isn’t. If life’s plan is to evolve yourself as a human being on a journey of self-discovery, then a snag or two along the way seems more than reasonable. Our brain, the powerful engine in partnership with our heart can sometimes get out of alignment. With self-awareness and a commitment to weather the storm, you can adopt new ideas and strategies to help you over the hump or humps.
MAKING CONTACT: But Next Time Part 3: The Fight for Fair Housing in the Face of Climate Change (00:29:00)
Today in Houston, Texas we meet a group of moms who stand up for local housing policies that keep families of color trapped in unsafe homes for years. Then we hear from leaders in Puerto Rico who have also been resisting and re-building in the wake of ongoing disaster.
THOM HARTMANN Best of 1 Hour: The Secret GOP Plot to Change the Constitution Slithters Forward (00:58:00)
Can a Supreme Court decision over state resolutions passed as far back as 1891 be enough to trigger a new constitutional convention that makes all the crazy extremist right wing dreams come true? Plus – Thom read from “The Constitution Today” by Akhil Reed Amar
THE CHILDREN’S HOUR: Best of 2023 With Bob Odenkirk (00:58:00)
We showcase some of the best of 2023 for kids music. The Kids Crew is joined by guests Bob Odenkirk and his daughter Erin Odenkirk. Their book Zilot & Other Important Rhymes is our pick for the best book of 2023 for children. Celebrate the best of 2023 with The Children’s Hour. It’s the end of a year, and the Kids Crew visits with Bob and Erin Odenkirk about their new book Zilot & Other Important Rhymes. Our conversation, and the book’s poems are both laughable, on purpose We showcase some of the best of 2023 for kids music. The Kids Crew is joined by guests Bob Odenkirk and his daughter Erin Odenkirk. Their book Zilot & Other Important Rhymes is our pick for the best book of 2023 for children. Celebrate the best of 2023 with The Children’s Hour. It’s the end of a year, and the Kids Crew visits with Bob and Erin Odenkirk about their new book Zilot & Other Important Rhymes. Our conversation, and the book’s poems are both laughable, on purpose
LITERATURE ALOUD: Down and Out in Paris and London (1933) by George Orwell ch. 3-5 (00:33:07)
Most famous for his influential and ever-relevant dystopian novel 1984, George Orwell’s first full-length publication was Down and Out in Paris and London. After quitting his post as the elephant-killing policeman of Burma, this is Orwell’s memoir of his subsequent experiences of poverty, gig employment and life on the road in Europe of the early 1930s. A vividly detailed and engaging narrative.
TEXT: http://www.george-orwell.org/Down_and_Out_in_Paris_and_London/0.html
BETWEEN THE LINES RADIO NEWSMAGAZINE (00:29:00)
Biden Has the Power to Stop Israel’s Carnage in Gaza; COP 28 Showcase for False Solutions Fails to Make Urgently Needed Progress Addressing Climate Crisis; New Book Examines the Issues of Class, Race, Gender and the Injuries of Capitalism.
DAVID PAKMAN SHOW 12/26/23 (00:56:50)
On the Show: Brittany Page, host of Page Perspective and co-host of the I Doubt It podcast, fills in for David. Donald Trump’s lawyers ask a court to toss his election interference case in a late-night filing before Christmas, citing “absolute” presidential immunity. CNN airs a lengthy segment with a New York Times op-ed author about Trump being a moderate, featuring a chyron reading, “Is Trump actually a moderate?” Joe Rogan owns himself in a major error, mistaking Biden’s comments for Trump’s. Lindsey Graham appears on ABC News’ This Week and rambles about Hillary Clinton when confronted about Trump’s lies. Iowa and Nebraska are refusing to participate in a summer food assistance program for poor kids. North Dakota Republican State Representative Nico Rios gets exposed on body camera footage using homophobic and racist slurs during a DUI arrest this month. A judge says Ron DeSantis spread misinformation about trans health care in his attempts to ban care. A San Francisco homeless man is acquitted in an attack on a former Fire Commissioner that left him hospitalized.
MONDAY 12.25.23 PROGRAM Notes
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Democracy NOW! with Amy Goodman
Monday December 25, 2023
CLIMATE CONNECTIONS Air pollution made Alejandro Daly sick. Now he fights for clean air
WHEN THE BIOMASS HITS THE WIND TURBINE # 122: Electrify Everything (00:29:19)
How can we reach a world where energy generation is carbon free? One solution being proposed is to electrify everything. First it must be understood that electricity currently only accounts for about 1/3 or all the energy we use – the rest is used in transportation (oil products) and industry (primarily natural gas). So this two-step solution envisions an electrical grid composed of renewable generation – and all energy, for buildings, vehicles and industry – powered by this renewable grid. Join Annie and Jay Warmke of Blue Rock Station for a discussion of this vision – what are its goals and are those goal achievable?
ECONOMIC UPDATE: Politics, Economics & Chocolate: Capitalism’s Flaws & Failures (00:29:00)
This week’s episode of “Economic Update with Richard Wolff” features updates on the economic crises in Argentina and Germany, the graduate student unionization wave happening across U.S., how & where the chocolate industry is using child labor, a critical analysis of what “profit” means and a departed Kissinger.
THOM HARTMANN Best of 1 Hour: The True Origins of Christmas (00:58:00)
As we once again wait for the seasons of warmth and illumination to return- where do you find the light amid the darkness? And then- can we track down the most basic form of energy behind everything in
the universe? Thom reads from “The Web of Meaning: Integrating Science and Traditional Wisdom to Find Our Place in the Universe” by Jeremy Lent, and also ‘The Division of Light and Power’ by Dennis Kucinich’.
RADIO ART HOUR: Claire Williams and Julien Poidevin; Jeff Gburek; Julian Hoff (00:58:26)
Today, Lia Kohl introduces a work from Claire Williams and Julien Poidevin; and Tom Roe features 2023 radio art from Polish artist Jeff Gburek. And tune in Julian Hoff’s “Chants Migratoires.” The main feature today is “Oscillations” created by Claire Williams and Julien Poidevin (2021), and introduced by Lia Kohl. “Oscillations” is a live sonic performance for radio that uses our Ethernet lines and communicating machines as a canal to interact with the electromagnetic waves and vibrations that surround us. Sound is used to modulate space and time as machines, antennas, radios, microphones and bodies to stream these ethereal vibrations taken from different locations on the earth and from our atmosphere in real time. Sonifying the electromagnetic activity of the sun, meteors and radio echoes coming through the atmosphere, the activity of tweaks and spherics oscillating in the ionosphere, or tuning in the local radio station: these are some of the electromagnetic waves that Oscillations uses to propel us on an immersive journey into the invisible. – Introduced by Wave Farm Radio Art Fellow 2023, Lia Kohl. And tune in for 2023 songs from Jeff Gburek’s “The Radio And the Sea” and “Still Life With a Question Mark” albums. And Julian Hoff’s “Chants Migratoires,” from the “Deep Wireless 9” CD from New Adventures in Sound Art.
LITERATURE ALOUD: Down and Out in Paris and London (1933) by George Orwell ch. 1-2 (00:24:32)
Most famous for his influential and ever-relevant dystopian novel 1984, George Orwell’s first full-length publication was Down and Out in Paris and London. After quitting his post as the elephant-killing policeman of Burma, this is Orwell’s memoir of his subsequent experiences of poverty, gig employment and life on the road in Europe of the early 1930s. A vividly detailed and engaging narrative.
TEXT: http://www.george-orwell.org/Down_and_Out_in_Paris_and_London/0.html
GREEN STREET NEWS: Plastic is Killing Us! with Dr. Leo Trasande (00:29:19)
This week on GSN Patti and Doug talk about obesity research, synthetic turf disposal and EPA’s regulation of PFAS. Then Dr. Leo Trasande talks about the health impacts of exposure to the chemicals in plastic, the economic impacts, and why the world needs to turn off the plastic tap now.
TUC RADIO: Alex Carey – Corporations and Propaganda, parts 1&2 (00:58:00)
Alex Carey wrote that the people of the US have been subjected to an unparalleled, expensive, 3/4 century long propaganda effort designed to expand corporate rights by undermining democracy and destroying the unions. The 20th century, he wrote, is marked by three historic developments: the growth of democracy via the expansion of the franchise, the growth of corporations, and the growth of propaganda to protect corporations from democracy. Careys unique view of US history goes back to World War I and ends with the Reagan era. Noam Chomsky dedicated his book Manufacturing Consent to the memory of Alex Carey. Chomsky says that the Australian sociologist would have written the definitive history of propaganda in the US, had he lived to complete his work. This is a fairly complex production with many voices, historic sound clips, and source material. The program has been used by writers and students of history and propaganda. Alex Carey: Taking the Risk out of Democracy, Corporate Propaganda VS Freedom and Liberty with a foreword by Noam Chomsky was published by the University of Illinois Press in 1995.
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THE BRADCAST 12/22/2023: Very Special Holiday Special’ Radio Play (00:57:00)
It’s the ‘BradCast’ Very Special Holiday Special! (a radio play)
Featuring the BradCast Radio Theatre Players from the 1930s & 40s!
Call in the family, curl up around the fire and return to radio yesteryear with Our Very Special (And Somewhat Subversive) BradCast Holiday Special! Featuring The BradCast Radio Theatre Players in some of our very first BradCast broadcasts from the 1930s and 1940s! Don’t miss this award-wanting holiday tradition in the making! And Merry Christmas, world!
EARTH RIOT RADIO: EARTH SWALLOWS COP28 (00:29:00)
This week’s “Earth Riot Radio” features Hopi sunrise music, Earth Firster Dave Foreman, Earth News with Savitri D, Ojibwe music of Maureen Noodin, jazz from Fiery Eagles of Justice, and songs of the Stop Shopping Choir.
Climate change also changes the passing of time and the ability to remember. Last weeks promise by fossil reps to transition to safe energy feels a century old. The 6th Extinction is quickly evolving human beings in new directions. At COP28, the 2,500 fossil lobbyists, marketers, and lawyers have experienced pathological amnesia. Environmentalists, on the other hand, report dives into deep wisdom consciousness. Landing back in their hometowns, the activists are out-of-control Earth revolutionaries, singing Earthalujah! in fossil banks.
TURN ON THE NEWS: Corrupt Christmas (00:28:00)
“Turn On The News” is the weekly newscast from the fictional Radio Network, with parody radio coverage of the radio and its headlines. Now with computerized news readers, and fewer meddling reporters, plus aggregated reporting, and automated music. Tune in “Turn On The News” each week for the latest news, radio art, and more from our robot reporters, making sure you hear both sides — good and evil — every time you “Turn On The News.” This week: “Corrupt Christmas.” This week the Day One Dictator is at war with holiday values.
Best of ATTITUDE with ARNIE ARNESEN 5/20/23 (00:00:00)
Segment One
We begin with Scott Braddock, editor of the Quorum Report. We discuss Texas, and how Republicans are trending over time in Texas. With Trump at the top of the ticket, Republicans have actually been trending down. This election (2024) will be the first election after the Dobbs decision. As a result, Texas has implemented draconian anti-abortion laws, and has deputized anyone to police their observance. In addition, Texas has a “show your papers” law that authorizes local law enforcement to demand citizenship proofs. This directly challenges the federal government’s role in enforcing immigration laws.
Segment Two
We then talk with Robert Hockett and Bill Curry. We discuss the mood of voters. Fear seems to be the predominant emotion. Trump promises to be a ‘benevolent dictator’ despite his vows to get even with all who opposed him. Biden’s response has been weak.
BACKGROUND BRIEFING with IAN MASTERS December 21, 2023 (00:59:00)
Will the Supreme Court Fall For Trump’s Brazen Tried a True Delaying Tactic? | Will the Colorado Supreme Court’s Ruling Hurt or Help Trump? | Will Biden Benefit or be Damaged if Foreign Policy Dominated the 2024 Campaign?
MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR: Cathar Mysteries, Mary Magdalene, the Divine Feminine & French Gnosticism with Amanda Radcliffe (00:59:00)
Amanda Radcliffe is a writer, artist, mystic and expert on the Cathars, a mystical Catholic sect in 14th Century France that was persecuted and wiped out by the Catholic Church and burned at the stake. In 1321 it was prophesized that the Cathars would return in 700 years. Amanda is also a high priestess in the French Gnostic Church. In this interview with Dr. Joanna Kujawa, Amanda tells the fascinating story of her mystical journey.
DEEP DIVE CYBERSECURITY SHOW: 23andMe and DNA Privacy Issues! (00:58:36)
We shouldn’t be giving away something that is unique to us to a private corporation as we’re not fully protected by law! Yet millions of Americans are doing this with their DNA and don’t realize just how deep the implications are. We explore this, plus catchup on the latest news and data breaches!
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THE BRADCAST 12/21/2023 Encore: Biden EPA Gets the Lead Out, and Other Examples of ‘Exactly What the Government Should be Doing’ (00:58:00)
Original airdate 11-30-2023. On today’s ‘BradCast’: We have an unusually large amount of somewhat encouraging environment-related news on today’s ‘BradCast’. We apologize in advance. More than 40 inches of snow fell in the Northeast, which may/may not be (though probably is) related to climate change. A New York state appeals court has reinstated the very narrow gag order on Donald Trump, blocking his unprecedented attacks on court staff. OPEC announced new production cuts into 2024, in hopes of manipulating flagging oil/gas prices in an election year, as US oil production hits record highs under the Biden Administration. The Biden EPA announced very big news ” proposing new drinking water standards that will result in replacing all 9 million of the nation’s lead water pipes to protect America’s children. The Biden Interior Dept. released $468 million in new funding to advance wildfire resilience. President Biden traveled to a wind energy manufacturing plant to tout his administration’s wildly successful, multifaceted jobs-and-manufacturing agenda that has resulted in a clean energy jobs and manufacturing boom across the country, and criticized Republicans who voted against it all but are trying to claim credit for the benefits in their districts. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest ‘Green News Report.’
KEEPING DEMOCRACY ALIVE: Playing to The Camera Erodes Democracy (00:59:08)
Celebrity is the ticket. And thats really bad news for democracy. If something generates attention and controversy, it makes advertisers happy. On this keepingdemocracyalive.com show, associate professor of history Kathryn Cramer Brownell explains how the permanent campaign is an incentive to misinform. The 1976 movie Network was prescient,.
ATTITUDE with ARNIE ARNESEN December 22, 2023 (00:58:00)
Part 1:
We talk with Scott Braddock, editor of the Quorum Report. We discuss Texas, and how Republicans are trending over time in Texas. With Trump at the top of the ticket, Republicans are trending down. This election (2024) will be the first election after the Dobbs decision. Texas has implemented draconian anti-abortion laws, and has deputized anyone to police their observance. In addition, Texas has a “show your papers” law that authorizes local law enforcement to demand citizenship proofs. This directly challenges the federal government’s role in enforcing immigration laws.
Part 2:
We talk with Robert Hockett and Bill Curry. We discuss the mood of voters. Fear seems to be the predominant emotion. Trump promises to be a ‘benevolent dictator’ despite his vows to get even with all who opposed him. Biden’s response has been weak.
GROWING GREENER: Exploring the Soil Food Web with Elaine Ingham (00:29:00)
Join us for a replay of our 2020 interview with Dr. Elaine Ingham, internationally renowned expert on the soil food web about how to make your soil far more fertile and productive using only natural, scientifically proven inputs
TUC RADIO: The Unsustainable Green Transition – Simon Michaux (00:29:04)
When I found this conversation and decided to re-broadcast I was intrigued by Simon Michaux’s rare expertise in mining – and by the premise that we can’t go green without going small. Our fossil fueled economy is destabilizing the planet. But a renewable economy as it is designed now makes unsustainable demands on minerals and materials of the earth. Simon Michaux is an associate professor at the geological survey of Finland. He is a problem solver in the mining industry and now the industrial recycling industry. Most of his current scientific papers deal with the tasks to completely phase out fossil fuels in Finland. Credit and thanks to Rachel Donald – host of PlanetCritical, lecturer and climate corruption reporter. You can watch the 90 minute film of this interview on YouTube under the title: The Unsustainable Green Transition | Simon Michaux https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pwmygkdoGgc
THE BOPST SHOW: The Little Man in the Red Suit (00:55:07)
The Bopst Show, the critically acclaimed music radio show hosted by artist, musician, writer, DJ and founding member of GWAR, Chris Bopst, features a wide assortment of audio stimulations from a myriad of genres, eras and inspirations.
podomatic.com/podcasts/chrisbopst
ALAN WATTS: We Worry About Problems We Don’t Even Have (00:08:03)
An inspirational and profound speech from the late philosopher Alan Watts. Original Audio sourced from: “Alan Watts – Taoist Way” Video Produced and Edited by T&H Inspiration
RALPH NADER RADIO HOUR #511 (00:58:00)
Ralph has a new book out, The Rebellious CEO: 12 Leaders Who Did It Right and in this episode, we profile three of them, Andy Shallal, owner of the restaurant Busboys and Poets, John Bogle, founder of the Vanguard Group, and Robert Townsend, iconoclastic CEO of Avis Rent-a-Car and author of the classic business book Up The Organization! Mr. Shallal joins us in person while financial advisor and Boglehead, Rick Ferri, talks to us about the late John Bogle and Robert Townsend Jr. explains the origins of his father’s philosophy. Plus, Ralph gives us an update and a call to action on Gaza.
FRIDAY 12.22.23 PROGRAM Notes
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Democracy NOW! with Amy Goodman
Friday December 22, 2023
CLIMATE CONNECTIONS: NYC startup launches curbside EV charging stations
THIS IS SCIENCE: Science Fiction (00:29:00)
Science fictions are widely held dangerous beliefs that are not supported by science. Jess explores a few of these in anticipation of the continued propagation of science myths during the next US election cycle.
COUNTERSPIN: Wadie Said/New McCarthyism (00:28:00)
Wadie Said discusses the New McCarthyism
THOM HARTMANN Best of 1 Hour: The GOPs 60-Year Authoritarian Plot: Perhaps None Dare Call It Treason. But I Do. (00:58:00)
Now that Donald Trump is openly calling for fascism in the United States, complete with concentration camps for millions including Democrats and the media, it’s a good time to look at how the GOP became so badly corrupted. Understanding how they got here ” and dragged the rest of us with them ” may give us some clues to how to get out of this mess.
SEA CHANGE RADIO: Lauren Kim: Young Evangelicals for Climate Action (00:29:00)
A study from 2022 found that people who identified as non-religious or atheist were more likely to identify as pro-environment, as compared with religious people who tended to be “less committed to the environment.” Many of us environmentalists may not look to churches as natural sites for allies. But perhaps we should look a little closer. This week on Sea Change Radio, we are speaking with Lauren Kim, an evangelical Christian and recent college graduate, who volunteers for an organization called YECA – Young Evangelical Christians for Climate Action. We talk about the mission of her organization, learn about a faith-based form of environmentalism known as “creation care,” and discuss a new generation of evangelicals converting their brethren to help protect the planet.
LAURA FLANDERS SHOW: Debt, Democracy & Disarray: Astra Taylor on The Age of Insecurity (00:28:00)
Can we turn our insecurity into power? Consumer debt stands at $17.29 trillion and many Americans are drowning in debt, with the average household owning over $100 thousand. The climate crisis, threats to democracy, and global wars add more worry to our already stressful lives. In her new book out from House of Anansi Press, The Age of Insecurity: Coming Together as Things Fall Apart, writer, filmmaker, organizer, and the 2023 Canadian Broadcasting Corporation Massey Lecturer, Astra Taylor uses mythology. psychology and the history of capitalism to break down the different kinds of insecurities we face, and explore how our insecurities help capitalism flourish. Without it, the system would cease to function, she says. In her years of work as Co-Founder of the Debt Collective, which emerged from Occupy Wall Street, Taylor has used debt as a tool for bringing people together and organizing. She is the author of The Age of Insecurity: Coming Together as Things Fall Apart, Democracy May Not Exist But We’ll Miss It When It is Gone, and The People’s Platform (winner of the American Book Award), and the director of What Is Democracy?, among other books and films. In this wide-ranging discussion, Astra Taylor and Laura Flanders discuss the history of capitalism, the rights of debtors, and what we can do to lessen insecurity and expand security both as individuals and as a society. All that, plus a commentary from Laura.
THE BOPST SHOW: Playing Cool (00:55:42)
The Bopst Show, the critically acclaimed music radio show hosted by artist, musician, writer, DJ and founding member of GWAR, Chris Bopst, features a wide assortment of audio stimulations from a myriad of genres, eras and inspirations. On this week’s show, you’ll hear the vintage country swing of Ann Jones & Her Western Sweethearts, Nigerian dance floor generator Burna Boy, and German electronic innovators Kraftwerk as well as tunes by Suzi Chunk, Chicha Libre and many others outside of mainstream consciousness.
podomatic.com/podcasts/chrisbopst
DAVID PAKMAN SHOW 12/22/23 (00:56:07)
On the Show: Farron Cousins, host of Ring of Fire and Farron Balanced, fills in for David. Rudy Giuliani is ordered to immediately start paying the victims he defamed, leading to his filing for bankruptcy. Special counsel Jack Smith asks the Supreme Court to immediately rule on whether Donald Trump is immune from prosecution over January 6th. Colorado’s Supreme Court ruling that Trump is ineligible to run for president could hurt his defenses in his criminal trials. Colorado’s Supreme Court justices face death threats following their ruling kicking Trump off the ballot. Trump lawyer Jesse Binnall wants to prosecute the Colorado Supreme Court justices who removed Trump from the ballot. The 118th Congress has been more damaging than people realize. Republican Representative Scott Perry is ordered to disclose 1,600 texts and emails to Jack Smith’s team. Ron DeSantis complains that Trump’s four indictments are giving the former president an unfair advantage in the Republican primary. Marjorie Taylor Greene once again calls for “national divorce.” Kellyanne Conway claims Democrats all drive electric vehicles, get abortions, and think about January 6th too much.
THURSDAY 12.21.23 PROGRAM Notes
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Democracy NOW! with Amy Goodman
Thursday December 21, 2023
CLIMATE CONNECTIONS: Three tips for saving money and staying warm this winter
RADIO ECOSHOCK: Beat the Soaring Heat (00:58:00)
We hear from Dr. Ollie Jay, Director of the Heat and Health Research Incubator at the University of Sydney. He just published on the limits of human survivability during extreme heat. Doctor and University of Sydney Professor Adrienne Gordon explains her specialty in care of mothers and the unborn during heat waves. Then film-maker Nick Breeze wraps it up with Dr. Jack OConnor: Tipping Points and Interconnected Disaster Risks.
THOM HARTMANN Best of 1 Hour: Trimpledemic? As Families Gather and Travel for the Holidays, Contagious Flu, Covid and RSV are on the Rise (00:58:00)
Epidemiologist and Health Economist from the New England Complex Systems Institute, Dr. Eric Feigl-Ding joins Thom to caution listeners of the contagious diseases on the increase for the festive season. Plus Geeky Science: New studies reveal astonishing benefits from Matcha Green Tea.
YES! Presents: Rising Up With Sonali – 2023-12-19 (00:58:31)
This week, acclaimed author and self-proclaimed Wy-pipologist, and columnist for TheGrio, Michael Harriot joins me for a wide-ranging discussion about his new book, BLACK AF HISTORY: The Un-Whitewashed Story of America. Then, journalist Marjorie Kelly joins me to discuss her new book, Wealth Supremacy: How the Extractive Economy and the Biased Rules of Capitalism Drive Todays Crises.
LITERATURE ALOUD: “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson (00:21:34)
A small town gathers for a traditional ritual that at first seems like a harmless community custom.
But as the story progresses, a much darker character becomes clear.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BuXNyeC0YCY
WINGS #38-23 Indian Boarding School (00:28:59)
US Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, the first Native American US cabinet secretary, set in motion an investigation into the history of federal boarding schools that were used to strip away native cultures from indigenous children. The state of Colorado followed up this initiative by funding a one-year research project into the boarding schools in their state. The project was headed by State Archaeologist Holly Norton. It covered the years 1880-1920, and consisted primarily of documents research. The cutoff date of 1920 was chosen to preserve the privacy of victims of the schools beyond that date. Among the findings were allegations of sexual abuse, starvation, diseases, and economic exploitation. Jerilyn DeCoteau, attorney and co-founder of the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition, commended the research work and the sensitivity. She talked about the founding of the healing coalition and their plans. They have received a grant to begin collecting oral histories. She says each person and community must decide whether to pursue such a project. She cites language revitalization as the most important healing tool.
DAVID PAKMAN SHOW 12/21/23 (00:55:43)
On the Show: A group of Texas companies declare that Republicans are ruining their businesses. Failed former President Donald Trump is panicking to try to block a specific witness from testifying in his defamation case with E. Jean Carroll. MMA fighter Colby Covington declares that he lost his fight because he is a supporter of Donald Trump. Caller claims that Trump is better than Biden on foreign policy. Caller is moderate and doesn’t know whether to vote for Biden. Caller asks who the presidential nominees will be if Trump and Biden die or drop out before Election Day. Caller wonders what happens to MAGA if Trump loses in 2024. Caller talks about the productivity side of the economy. Caller says she won’t vote for Biden over Israel-Palestine. The Friday Feedback segment.
WEDNESDAY 12.20.23 PROGRAM Notes
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Democracy NOW! with Amy Goodman
Wednesday December 20, 2023
CLIMATE CONNECTIONS: Polar bear 911: How a Canadian town deals with its hungry bear population
PATIENTS COME FIRST: Melody Dickerson (00:18:04)
This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast features an interview Melody Dickerson, Senior Vice President of Hospital Operations and Chief Nursing Officer at VHC Health in Arlington, Virginia. She joins us for a conversation about her work, trauma care, workplace wellness, and more.
ALAN WATTS: If You Try to Hold on to Life You Will Lose It (00:12:22)
Alan Watts talks about how some noble truths but in reality there is no absolute truth. So hope you enjoy. Alan Watts also touches a topic that is very interesting to me, about how by trying to cling or hold on to life we absolutely make it worse.
THIS WAY OUT #1864: AOC Fights Transphobia & Tipton Double-Time & global LGBTQ news & more! (00:28:59)
Building a jazz legacy with trans band leader Billy Tipton and the Tipton’s Sax Quartet; Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez battles Congressional transphobia; the Euro Court slams Poland’s denial of queer couple rights, U.S. Supremes let state conversion therapy bans stand, Tasmanian activists criticize conversion therapy ban loopholes Down Under, Argentina’s new rightwing president kills progressive ministries, and Russian cops continue queer bar raids while censors corral My Little Pony. Those stories and more this week when you discover “This Way Out”: the world’s audio oasis for queer news and culture.
THOM HARTMANN Best of 1 Hour: Dear GOP: You Will Never Wash the Stink of Trump Off You or Your Party. Never! (00:58:00)
At least never in the lifetime of anybody around today. Trumps stink is a tragic part of American history that will last generations But none stink as bad as this miserable cartoon of a man, with his bizarre orange spray-tan, absurd comb-over, and compensatory phallic-length red ties. America is not going to forget, and many Americans will never forgive.
CIVIC CIPHER: The True Meaning of Allyship with Rakaa of the Dilated Peoples (00:59:00)
Today, we are joined by Hip-Hop royalty and Ramses own brother Rakaa Iriscience of the Dilated Peoples to discuss the origin story of this show and how it was built on allyship, music’s role in movements around the world, new music from Rakaa, and what role activism has in an ever-changing world. Our Way Black History Fact sheds light on certain laws and legal loopholes that served as barriers to freedom for Black Americans.
LITERATURE ALOUD: “’Repent Harlequin!’ Said the Ticktockman” by Harlan Ellison (00:27:15)
In a world where time, scheduling and punctuality are worshipped, those who arrive late for anything have that time deducted from their lives – except for the Harlequin.
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CHOOSE TO BE CURIOUS: Storytelling: A Curious Tale, with Ronald Young, Jr. (00:28:00)
What is it about stories that capture our attention and bridge distances? And what role might curiosity play, for the teller of tales as well as those who are listening? Award-winning storyteller and podcaster Ronald Young, Jr. has some thoughts… We explore how others’ curiosity helps us tell our own stories and that good stories — the ones that really captivate us — draw on all the dimensions of human curiosity. “I think through the narrative: Did I answer those questions to begin with? Was there a better way that I could answer those questions? Was there a way I could be more articulate in a way that they don’t have those questions anymore? I think that’s where curiosity helps to build the story.” ~ Ronald Young, Jr.
DAVID PAKMAN SHOW 12/20/23 (00:00:00)
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TUESDAY 12.19.23 PROGRAM Notes
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Democracy NOW! with Amy Goodman
Tuesday December 19, 2023
CLIMATE CONNECTIONS: A massive Christmas light display, eco-friendly style
ENCOURAGEMENTOLOGY: Beyond the Banter: Elevating Small Talk to Transformative Connections (00:30:00)
On this show we are going beyond the banter as we dive deeper into conversations elevating small talk into transformative connections. Always looking for something interesting to say that doesn’t involve the weather, the state of the union, or the latest child’s milestone? You may not be alone. Social media keeps us somewhat connected on what’s new or the cracked window we are willing to open when it comes to our personal lives. But how can we create more meaningful relationships if we can’t find opportunities to open up? A chance meeting in the grocery store or in line at an event isn’t the right environment to go deeper so we may need to carve out the time and encourage thoughtful communication.
MAKING CONTACT: But Next Time Part 2: Language Justice and the Road to Recovery After Disaster (00:29:00)
This week we continue delving into community-rooted disaster relief in California. From building mutual aid networks, to translating emergency messages in common local languages, we see the difference language justice can make in our communities.
THOM HARTMANN Best of 1 Hour: The Ex-President Was a Traitor All Along (00:58:00)
With recent news that a key binder documenting the details of America’s spy network went missing during Trump’s tenure, Thom makes the strong case that Donald has been owned by Putin all along. Plus – Thom reads from “A Woman of No Importance: The Untold Story of the American Spy Who Helped Win World War II” by Sonia Purnell
THE CHILDREN’S HOUR: Happy Holidays 2023 (00:58:00)
Celebrate the holidays with The Children’s Hour in a holiday musical special. We will play some of the latest and greatest in Kindie (independent kids’ musical artists) releases, and with many of our classic favorites. Get your family singing and dancing and fill your hearts with joy. Happy Holidays from all of us at The Children’s Hour!
LITERATURE ALOUD: Uncle Tom’s Cabin (1852) by Harriet Beecher Stowe ch.45 (00:24:27)
Among the most banned books in the United States, Uncle Tom’s Cabin or, Life Among the Lowly is a novel by American author Harriet Beecher Stowe which treats slavery as a central theme. Stowe was a Connecticut-born teacher at the Hartford Female Academy and an active abolitionist. The novel is believed to have had a profound effect on the North’s view of slavery. In fact, when he met Harriet Beecher Stowe, President Lincoln is said to have commented, “So you’re the little lady whose book started the Civil War.” First published on March 20, 1852, the story focuses on the tale of Uncle Tom, a long-suffering black slave, the central character around whose life the other characters—both fellow slaves and slave owners—revolve. The novel depicts the harsh reality of slavery while also showing that Christian love and faith can overcome even something as evil as enslavement of fellow human beings. (summary by Wikipedia and John Greenman)
BETWEEN THE LINES RADIO NEWSMAGAZINE for December 13, 2023 (00:29:00)
Protecting Free Speech on Campus as Israel-Hamas War Stokes Antisemitism, Islamophobia; Republicans Tie Support for Israel, Ukraine Aid to Imposing New Draconian Immigration Laws; Too Little Too Late at the UN COP28 Climate Summit in Dubai.
DAVID PAKMAN SHOW 12/19/23 (00:57:23)
On the Show: Anupam Jena, physician, economist, professor at Harvard, and host of the Freakonomics, MD podcast, joins David to discuss his new book “Random Acts of Medicine: The Hidden Forces That Sway Doctors, Impact Patients, and Shape Our Health.” Republican Congressman Guy Reschenthaler collapses under simple questioning about the Joe Biden impeachment inquiry from Democratic Congressman Joe Neguse. Rudy Giuliani is sued a second time by the same plaintiffs from the recent $148 million verdict because he continues to attack them publicly. Jason Whitlock, a right winger who happens to be black, says that it wasn’t really necessary for women to vote. Former Republican Congresswoman Liz Cheney tells the Fox News audience to ditch Donald Trump during a recent interview. Failed former President Donald Trump reaches a new high in 2024 Republican presidential primary polling. Donald Trump is confused and treasonous at his recent rally in Reno, Nevada. Voicemail caller wonders whether lead in water lines could be responsible for the high levels of mental illness in the United States.
MONDAY 12.18.23 PROGRAM Notes
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Democracy NOW! with Amy Goodman
Monday December 18, 2023
CLIMATE CONNECTIONS: As temperatures rise, so do Georgia ER visits for venomous snake bites
WHEN THE BIOMASS HITS THE WIND TURBINE #045: Creating a Non-Profit Homestead (00:29:20)
Many of us dream of chucking it all and moving out into the country, living the idyllic life on a small homestead. But then there is that nasty reality of having to make a living. Well, one option is to set up your business and property and create a non-profit homestead ” opening it up as a learning center for others who have the same dream.
Join Annie and Jay Warmke of Blue Rock Station for a discussion of the realities of sustainable living, speaking today with Claire Orner, owner of Quiet Creek Herb Farm and School of Country Living ” located in Brookville, PA
ECONOMIC UPDATE: Politics, Economics & Chocolate: Capitalism’s Flaws & Failures (00:29:00)
This week’s episode of “Economic Update with Richard Wolff” features updates on the economic crises in Argentina and Germany, the graduate student unionization wave happening across U.S., how & where the chocolate industry is using child labor, a critical analysis of what “profit” means and a departed Kissinger.
THOM HARTMANN Best of 1 Hour: Truth, Justice, and the American Way (00:58:00)
The head of the Republican party in Florida has become a toxic embarrassment- and he says he’ll gladly go away for only two million dollars… Plus – the legal battle over Presidential immunity continues- will Clarence Thomas recuse himself?
RADIO ART HOUR: Jesse Kudler, Graham Stephenson; Derek Bailey (00:58:00)
Tune in today for radio art works released in 2022 from Jesse Kudler and Graham Stephenson and also English avant-garde guitarist Derek Bailey. First, Stephenson plays amplified trumpet, and Kudler performs on guitar, radios, transmitters, tapes, and electronics on the “Apposite Rejoinder” album, and we tune in to the “Liquid Assets” track here. Then we hear from Bailey, who died in 2005, but in the 1990s enjoyed playing along with jungle pirate radio stations. On the album’s liner notes, Bailey says, “So I’ve been listening to it, and I really like the way they do it on the radio – I have to say that in recent times it seems to have got softer, a lot less abrasive in some ways. There are more vocal samples, for example… But what I like about the radio is the live quality – although the stuff is records, they don’t leave them alone – they’ll talk over them, advertise gigs, order a pizza – the music’s constant but with interruptions. It’s very live – and with that sustained pace, which of course is inhuman… And it’s nice to play along with, particularly as opposed to free jazz situations where the pace is often very slow. I’ve found it fantastic to practice with. So for a long time I’ve been doing that… I’ve always liked the parts where the music stops and drifts along – you get some ridiculous string orchestra, then it just slips a bit, the pitch goes or they slow it down or something. Then the drums come back – it’s completely meaningless! I like that… What is a pain and can sometimes dilute it is the repetitive – looped or sampled – vocals… The funny thing is, I’ve never heard a jungle record, all I’ve heard has been off the radio….”
LITERATURE ALOUD: Uncle Tom’s Cabin (1852) by Harriet Beecher Stowe ch.43-44 (00:29:14)
Among the most banned books in the United States, Uncle Tom’s Cabin or, Life Among the Lowly is a novel by American author Harriet Beecher Stowe which treats slavery as a central theme. Stowe was a Connecticut-born teacher at the Hartford Female Academy and an active abolitionist. The novel is believed to have had a profound effect on the North’s view of slavery. In fact, when he met Harriet Beecher Stowe, President Lincoln is said to have commented, “So you’re the little lady whose book started the Civil War.” First published on March 20, 1852, the story focuses on the tale of Uncle Tom, a long-suffering black slave, the central character around whose life the other characters—both fellow slaves and slave owners—revolve. The novel depicts the harsh reality of slavery while also showing that Christian love and faith can overcome even something as evil as enslavement of fellow human beings. (summary by Wikipedia and John Greenman)
GREEN STREET NEWS: Cleaning Up Our Food Supply with Jackie Bowen (00:28:05)
This week on GSN, Patti and Doug talk about the COP 28 debacle, the plastic recycling hoax and state bans on PFAS chemicals. Then Jackie Bowen, executive director of Clean Label Project, talks about the organization’s mission to clean up our food supply using data, science, and transparency, starting with baby food. Learn more at www.CleanLabelAction.org.
DAVID PAKMAN SHOW 12/18/23 (00:55:15)
On the Show: Rudy Giuliani gets hit with a devastating $148 million defamation verdict, potentially signaling the end of his public life. Despite what’s happening in the House of Representatives, Republican Senators continue to admit there is no evidence against Joe Biden suggesting criminality or impeachment. A binder full of classified intelligence about Russia went “missing” during the final days of the Trump administration. A dangerously impaired Roseanne Barr stuns a Turning Point crowd into silence during a recent Charlie Kirk event. Failed former President Donald Trump mentally collapses during a rally in Durham, New Hampshire. The average rally-going Trump supporter is getting much worse, as evidenced by interviews from the recent rally in Durham, New Hampshire. Cultists pray for Donald Trump at his rally in Durham, New Hampshire, claiming Trump is God’s chosen one. Alina Habba, Donald Trump’s lawyer, promises to go “deep and hard” on Democrats next year. Confused voicemail caller wrongly thinks David “supports” Nikki Haley.
SUNDAY 12.17.23 PROGRAM Notes
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THE BRADCAST 12/15/2023 Encore: Election expert Kevin Skoglund on major failure of Northampton County, PA touchscreen voting system) (00:57:00)
Original airdate 12-4-2023. On today’s ‘BradCast’: We have a doozy of a story on the mind-boggling failure of touchscreen voting systems in Northampton County, Pennsylvania. In last month’s election, machines made by ES+S printed ballots registering the OPPOSITE of what voters had selected on the touchscreens. But the machine only flipped the votes on the human-readable portion of the ballot, not the barcodes also printed on the ballot — which humans cannot read but is used for tabulation — causing chaos on Election Day. Election technology expert KEVIN SKOGLUND, of Pennsylvania’s non-profit Citizens for Better Elections, investigated, and explains his new report detailing the simple programming error that caused so much chaos. Skoglund discusses the disturbing security implications of such errors, including potential use by malicious actors to sow doubt about election results, what officials must do to solve such failures in the 2024 election, and much more. Other voting system security experts call in to share their expertise on this disturbing voting system failure. Also today: a boatload of news headlines.
EARTH RIOT RADIO:Historic Huge Peace Marches Vs. Relentless Doublespeak (00:29:00)
In this week’s Earth Riot Radio and our live stage show Sundays the 10th and 17th, (LiveStreamed at https://www.youtube.com/JoespubNY , we explore the intimidating challenge of Making Peace in 2023.
Peace is Life. Peace is the Earth. Peace is forests, wetlands, high plains, and coral reefs – ecosystems that live in steady balance, changing but flourishing over time. Human culture works that way, too. A healthy neighborhood (and a big Peace March) has diversity rather than a monoculture, lots of first names everyone knows, and people keep an eye on the predators to stay safe. Now we must enter a time of radical change, and the Earth is showing the way.
TURN ON THE NEWS: Taking Dictation (00:28:00)
“Turn On The News” is the weekly newscast from the fictional Radio Network, with parody radio coverage of the radio and its headlines. Now with computerized news readers, and fewer meddling reporters, plus aggregated reporting, and automated music. Tune in “Turn On The News” each week for the latest news, radio art, and more from our robot reporters, making sure you hear both sides — good and evil — every time you “Turn On The News.” This week: “Taking Dictation.” This week the Day One Dictator keeps running his mouth.
Best of ATTITUDE with ARNIE ARNESEN December 16, 2023 (00:59:30)
Segment One
We begin with Bill Curry and Harold Meyerson about the vast swaths of the US population sleepwalking to disaster by its ignorance and apathy toward Trump-ists and the authoritarian Republican party. We also discuss the forever late and anemic responses from Democratic party leaders in the face of these Republican assaults on Constitutional Government itself. Not to mention the intensified attacks on the civil rights women, LGBTQ & BIPOC folks, immigrants etc.. We are in peril America.
Segment Two
We then talk with Matt McManus of the University of Michigan, about the far right segment of politics in the US. We look at the history, and the current trends of the far right.
BACKGROUND BRIEFING with IAN MASTERS December 14, 2023 (00:59:00)
The House Republicans Unanimous Evidence-Free Vote For Biden’s Impeachment | How Hungary’s Crooked Despot Viktor Orban is Blackmailing the EU | Efforts To Reform FISA as Section 702 is Tucked Into the $886 Billion NDAA
MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR: Marshall Rosenberg – A New Language and Way of Thinking About Life (00:58:59)
Marshall Rosenberg was the founder of the Center for Non-Violent Communication, and taught non-violent communication all over the world and in the prison system for many years and helped create schools that taught non-violent communication for kids. In this presentation Marshall Rosenberg talks about using a new language of life to think and be more compassionate with ourselves and each other, and to help create peace in the world.
DEEP DIVE CYBERSECURITY SHOW: Electric Vehicles are not reliable! (00:58:48)
Electric Vehicles are not reliable! But… probably not for the reasons you’re thinking of! We explore that, Elon Musk’s latest lawsuit and so much more! Don’t miss this episode!
SATURDAY 12.16.23 PROGRAM Notes
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THE BRADCAST 12/14/2023 ‘Beginning of the End’ for Fossil Fuels; ‘The End’ for Rudy Giuliani (00:58:00)
On today’s ‘BradCast’: The last-minute, final agreement at the COP28 U.N. climate conference called for a ‘transition away from fossil fuels,’ for the first time ever, and finally operationalized the long-sought ‘loss and damage’ fund, among many other provisions. We delve into the details of the good and the bad in the flawed but useful plan to deal with human-caused climate change. Disgraced Donald Trump lied again to his supporters about gas prices, and promised to renege on U.S. international climate commitments. Trump’s legal woes ratchet up in his federal criminal trial and two state civil trials. In the Georgia civil defamation suit against Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani, 2020 election worker Ruby Freeman testified to how the litany of lies shamelessly spread by Giuliani has destroyed her and her daughter’s lives. Giuliani’s attorney claimed that Giuliani may ultimately be bankrupted by the GA defamation lawsuit, two other defamation lawsuits, and separate criminal charges for his role in the plot to steal the 2020 election in Georgia. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest ‘Green News Report.’
KEEPING DEMOCRACY ALIVE: The Case Before the SupCo That Could Hjiack a Wealth Tax (00:58:02)
If the plaintiffs get their way, Moore vs United States could be the wedge that prevents a wealth tax. Guests on this show are law professors and authors Joseph Fishkin and William Forbath whose op-ed in the New York Times in December raised attention to this little known but significant case. Will there be an oligarchy or a republic; who decides tax law, the courts or the people?
ATTITUDE with ARNIE ARNESEN December 15, 2023 (00:58:00)
Part 1:
We speak with Glenn Smith, long time reporter and activist. We talk about the Republican party’s distinguishing feature: MALICE. We speak in the context of the party’s war on women, demonstrated by the abortion prohibitions, targeting women and their families, and targeting contraception. What escape is there?
Part 2:
We talk with Bill Curry and Harold Myerson about the US population sleepwalking to disaster by its apathy toward Trumpists and the Republican party. We also discuss how the Democratic party is not responding quickly or strongly enough to Republican assaults.
GROWING GREENER: Biodiversity and Its Importance in the Garden (00:29:00)
Uli Lorimer, Director of Horticulture at the Native Plant Trust, discusses the role gardeners can play in maintaining biodiversity without sacrificing their favorite, non-native plants.
TUC RADIO: War and Peace, The Climate Toll (00:29:00)
The panel of experts are concerned that at a time, when humanity needs to focus on the restoration of land and water, wars around the planet are destroying cities, lives and ecosystems. Peace is essential, they say, for keeping the climate system from catastrophic failure. Raya Salter and Carlos Garcia are co-hosts of this panel on the impact of War and Peace on the climate. Carlos Garcia is VP of Impact & Partnership for the Astra Project. The Astra Project also hosted The COP28 Methane Reduction Intensive on December 10, 2023. Raya Salter is an energy justice movement attorney, activist, author and the founder and executive director of the Energy Justice Law & Policy Center.
THE BOPST SHOW: Get a Life (00:55:00)
The Bopst Show, the critically acclaimed music radio show hosted by artist, musician, writer, DJ and founding member of GWAR, Chris Bopst, features a wide assortment of audio stimulations from a myriad of genres, eras and inspirations. On this week’s show, you’ll hear the cross-cultural cinematic folk of Galen & Paul, the left field jazz of the Lounge Lizards, and the genre-blending grooves of Goat as well as tunes by the Croatian sensation Josipa Lisac, Gabonese post-modernism harpist Papé Nziengui and many others locked out of the nation’s largest terrestrial bandwidths.
podomatic.com/podcasts/chrisbopst
RALPH NADER RADIO HOUR #510 (00:58:00)
Ralph welcomes Allan Brownfeld from the American Council for Judaism to discuss, along with our resident constitutional scholar, Bruce Fein, the history of Jewish anti-Zionism and how Judaic principles can conflict with the Zionist project. We also review how university presidents recently responded to questioning from a congressional committee about free speech on campus.
FRIDAY 12.15.23 PROGRAM Notes
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Democracy NOW! with Amy Goodman
Friday December 15, 2023
CLIMATE CONNECTIONS: Flying was his dream. Now he wants to reduce the carbon footprint of air travel
THIS IS SCIENCE: The Highest Stakes (00:29:00)
With the backdrop of the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28), Jess catches up with lawyer and climate negotiator Hafij Khan about the critical Loss and Damage fund and this year’s conference.
COUNTERSPIN: Climate Disrupters (00:27:59)
Richard Wiles and Matthew Cunningham-Cook on climate disrupters
THOM HARTMANN Best of 1 Hour: War and Peace in 2023 (00:58:00)
Has the war between Israel and the Palestinians sucked all the oxygen out of reporting the fight for democracy in Ukraine? Veteran war correspondent Phil Ittner kicks off an hour-long deep discussion on the ongoing conflicts and our best hopes for peace and justice.
SEA CHANGE RADIO: Christine Yoo: 26.2 To Life (00:29:00)
For many of us, the holiday season presents an opportunity to spend some time thinking about people less fortunate than ourselves. This week on Sea Change Radio, we spotlight a story of hope, determination and redemption. Our guest is Christine Yoo the director and producer of the new documentary film 26.2 to Life which takes viewers into the San Quentin Prison Marathon and 1000 Mile Club. We learn about the inspiration behind the film, discuss the challenges of long distance running behind bars, and look at what the film reveals about our prison system and the effect it has on millions.
LAURA FLANDERS SHOW: Power Grids Under Attack: The Threat is Domestic Terrorism ” Not Drag Artists (00:28:00)
On December 3, 2022, an attack on two electrical substations in Moore County, North Carolina left 45,000 households and businesses without power for up to five days. It was the biggest domestic terrorist attack on the electricity grid in U.S. history, but one year later, no arrests have been made and authorities have named no suspects other than to say that whoever did this knew what they were doing. In this installment of The Laura Flanders Shows investigation into the local roots of the January 6 insurrection in one state, North Carolina, Laura speaks with the North Carolinians who were at a drag show in Moore County when the lights went out. Downtown Divas had been harassed for months by anti-LGBTQ leaders ” did the sabotage attack have anything to do with that harassment or the drag performance scheduled that night? As legislators and local leaders continue to roll back LGBTQ rights, they remain largely silent about the real threats facing North Carolinians and the nation from domestic terrorists with their sights set on U.S. power grids. Why? This episode also looks at how the LGBTQ community in North Carolina is standing up to hate and creating safety ” with Drag operatics ” for all.
THE BOPST SHOW: Get a Life (00:55:00)
The Bopst Show, the critically acclaimed music radio show hosted by artist, musician, writer, DJ and founding member of GWAR, Chris Bopst, features a wide assortment of audio stimulations from a myriad of genres, eras and inspirations. On this week’s show, you’ll hear the cross-cultural cinematic folk of Galen & Paul, the left field jazz of the Lounge Lizards, and the genre-blending grooves of Goat as well as tunes by the Croatian sensation Josipa Lisac, Gabonese post-modernism harpist Papé Nziengui and many others locked out of the nation’s largest terrestrial bandwidths.
podomatic.com/podcasts/chrisbopst
DAVID PAKMAN SHOW 12/15/23 (00:00:00)
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THURSDAY 12.14.23 PROGRAM Notes
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Democracy NOW! with Amy Goodman
Thursday December 14, 2023
CLIMATE CONNECTIONS: A South Dakota technical college wants to train students to repair EVs and hybrids
RADIO ECOSHOCK: CLIMATE: When Will the Food Riots Come? (00:58:00)
Experts find food riots are possible in the United Kingdom as climate change ramps up. From Cambridge Aled Jones outlines how food stress boils over. Around the world, crops may not be planted or harvested when it gets too hot to work outside. From Columbia University, Connor Dunn Diaz reports. Dr. Vanessa Andreotti on final care for an age on life support: – “Hospicing Modernity”.
THOM HARTMANN Best of 1 Hour: Oh oh….Jack Smith has Trump’s cell phone data from Jan 6th and is using it (00:58:00)
Jack Smith petition to SCOTUS about Immunity: Is this the Nixon rule? Texas refugee, Kate Cox, at the center of the abortion ban is fleeing the state to save her life – will she survive the conservative men of Texas? While Zelensky was away – Russia had a night of hell in Kviv plus the Heritage Foundation was meeting with GOPers and dictator Orban’s crew about ending support for Ukraine. Netanyahu is pulling a “George Bush” after Biden warned him. How’s that going to work out? Hunter Biden summed up perfectly what the GOP is doing. They are trying to dehumanize him in order to hurt his dad – Joe Biden.
YES! Presents: Rising Up With Sonali – (00:58:30)
This week, well speak with Anoa Changa about how to redefine ideas of economic growth by building A Peoples Prosperity. Well discuss examples of how grassroots leaders are building institutions that benefit everyone involved, including the environment, rather than privileging a few. Then, Dr. Bettina Love will discuss the idea of educational reparations, central to her new book, Punished for Dreaming: How School Reform Harms Black Children and How We Heal.
LITERATURE ALOUD: Uncle Tom’s Cabin (1852) by Harriet Beecher Stowe ch.42 (00:15:01)
Among the most banned books in the United States, Uncle Tom’s Cabin or, Life Among the Lowly is a novel by American author Harriet Beecher Stowe which treats slavery as a central theme. Stowe was a Connecticut-born teacher at the Hartford Female Academy and an active abolitionist. The novel is believed to have had a profound effect on the North’s view of slavery. In fact, when he met Harriet Beecher Stowe, President Lincoln is said to have commented, “So you’re the little lady whose book started the Civil War.” First published on March 20, 1852, the story focuses on the tale of Uncle Tom, a long-suffering black slave, the central character around whose life the other characters—both fellow slaves and slave owners—revolve. The novel depicts the harsh reality of slavery while also showing that Christian love and faith can overcome even something as evil as enslavement of fellow human beings. (summary by Wikipedia and John Greenman)
ALAN WATTS: Exploring Your Dark Side (00:12:43)
A British writer who explored Eastern Philosophy for a western audience.
WINGS #35-23 Benazir Bhutto (00:28:59)
On December 27, 2007, the first woman to lead a Muslim-majority country, Benazir Bhutto, was assassinated while campaigning for a third term as Prime Minister. Her rival, military commander and President Pervez Musharraf, fled the country and was convicted in absentia for treason. Musharraf died in exile in 2023. This program focuses mainly on the problems Benazir faced – the complex and competitive politics, the sexism, her corrupt husband, her inexperience, the hopes and disillusionment of women who supported her…
DAVID PAKMAN SHOW 12/14/23 (00:56:30)
On the Show: Steve Inskeep, Host of NPR’s Morning Edition and author of the new book “Differ We Musts: How Lincoln Succeeded in a Divided America,” joins David to discuss how partisanship and tribalism compare in the Trump era as compared to the Civil War, his viral interview with Donald Trump where Trump hung up on him, and much more. Get the book: https://amzn.to/3uWIBAp
The House of Representatives approves an impeachment inquiry of President Joe Biden down a party-line vote. Despite still having absolutely no proof, Republicans will try to move forward on impeaching Joe Biden. A slurring and confused Donald Trump speaks at a rally in Iowa that failed to inspire even his most ardent, cultist supporters. Attendees of Donald Trump’s Iowa rally are interviewed, and it’s difficult to assess their state as anything short of deranged. As the stock market reaches all-time highs, Donald Trump’s prediction of a record low stock market under Joe Biden collapses completely. Hunter Biden shows up in Washington DC, defies his subpoena, and tells Republicans to let him testify publicly. Republicans lose their minds over Hunter Biden’s public comments in Washington DC. Voicemail caller is looking forward to David’s demise.
WEDNESDAY 12.13.23 PROGRAM Notes
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Democracy NOW! with Amy Goodman
Wednesday December 13, 2023
CLIMATE CONNECTIONS: Telehealth can help rural and underserved kids access care
PATIENTS COME FIRST: Managing Parkinson’s (00:11:19)
Hi Here’s our latest podcast episode: This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast features an interview Frankie Stamps, a Fauquier Health patient, for a conversation about how physical and speech therapy, an active lifestyle that include pickleball and skydiving, and medication have helped him manage Parkinson’s disease for a decade. Send questions, comments, feedback, or guest suggestions to pcfpodcast@vhha.com or contact us on Twitter or Instagram using the #PatientsComeFirst hashtag.
ALAN WATTS:Alan Watts Opens Up About Religion (00:17:54)
This summarised lecture by Alan Watts is from the Alan Watts Library at https://alanwatts.org. The image of Jesus is owned by the church traditions and authorities. He has been moulded to fit the interests of the church patriarchs for centuries, so much so that the prevailing image of Jesus is now so far removed from what he truly represented. Namely an energy from the future who came to earth to bring illumination and knowledge to humanity. The reason why the Jesus/Jeshua personality came to earth was to create an opening or doorway to a different state of consciousness. He wanted to set an example of the possibilities that are available to each human being. He wanted to hold up a mirror to human beings and remind them of their own divine origin and the dormant potentials they carried within. The potentials for peace, freedom and mastership over oneself. Speech extract from “Jesus: His Religion” by Alan Watts, courtesy of https://alanwatts.org
THIS WAY OUT #1863: A Progressive Texas Christian & McKellen’s Queer Wizardry & global LGBTQ news! (00:28:59)
How Sir Ian celebrated the demise of the UKs Section 28; a devout Texas Democrat rebukes bible-bangers with the Good Book; challengers test the constitutionality of Ugandas Kill the Gays law, Scotland loses the first battle in its gender war with the U.K., Jordan cracks down on LGBTQ activists and advocacy, Wisconsin Governor Tony Evers vetoes a Republican bill to ban pediatric gender-affirming healthcare, Florida Republicans claim that school board book bans are protected government speech, and Bucks County, Pennsylvania voters celebrate rescuing their school board from right-wing wackos. Those stories and more this week when you discover “This Way Out”: the world’s audio oasis for queer news and culture.
THOM HARTMANN Best of 1 Hour: Will Congress Abandon Ukraine to Putin’s Dictatorship? (00:58:00)
Representative Ro Khanna gives us a reality check from the halls of Congress. Will the urgently needed war funding make it to the front lines of Democracy? Plus – Thom reads from “How Wealth Rules the World: Saving Our Communities and Freedoms from the Dictatorship of Property” by Ben G. Price.
CIVIC CIPHER: A Lack of Police Accountability / The Effects of a Lack of Police Accountability (00:59:00)
Today, we discuss a few stories in the first half of the show that we have been waiting to get to. First we talk about the lack of consequences for the officers responsible for the death of Jayland Walker. We then discuss the lack of consequences for the officer that took the life of Elijah McClain. Finally we discuss the Goon Squad from Mississippi and how they were allowed to inflict harm on Black communities for years without any accountability.
In the second half of the show, we discuss a traffic stop in which an Alabama police woman tases a handcuffed Black man on camera while mocking him. Our Way Black History Fact uncovers the story of how U.S. backed banks robbed ex-slaves of the equivalent of over a billion dollars after the Civic War.
LITERATURE ALOUD: Uncle Tom’s Cabin (1852) by Harriet Beecher Stowe ch.41 (00:15:44)
Among the most banned books in the United States, Uncle Tom’s Cabin or, Life Among the Lowly is a novel by American author Harriet Beecher Stowe which treats slavery as a central theme. Stowe was a Connecticut-born teacher at the Hartford Female Academy and an active abolitionist. The novel is believed to have had a profound effect on the North’s view of slavery. In fact, when he met Harriet Beecher Stowe, President Lincoln is said to have commented, “So you’re the little lady whose book started the Civil War.” First published on March 20, 1852, the story focuses on the tale of Uncle Tom, a long-suffering black slave, the central character around whose life the other characters—both fellow slaves and slave owners—revolve. The novel depicts the harsh reality of slavery while also showing that Christian love and faith can overcome even something as evil as enslavement of fellow human beings. (summary by Wikipedia and John Greenman)
ALAN WATTS: Don’t be afraid, it’s all a show (00:12:40)
Speech extract from “The Works” by Alan Watts, courtesy of https://alanwatts.org. Alan Wilson Watts (6 January 1915 – 16 November 1973) was a British philosopher who interpreted and popularised Eastern philosophy for a Western audience. Born in Chislehurst, England, he moved to the United States in 1938 and began Zen training in New York.
CHOOSE TO BE CURIOUS: Why Neuroscience Matters, with Ilya Monosov (00:28:00)
Ilya Monosov, Ph.D., invites us to rethink our understanding of the brain — and to wrestle with the implications of how we define “curiosity”. Still, I didn’t anticipate our conversation would take us to the importance of neuroscience and information seeking for the fate of humanity, or to how achieving an “engineer’s understanding” of the brain could be helpful for those living with mental health challenges like OCD. “The driving principle is really to get a mechanistic understanding of cognition at the lowest level possible…but the way to get there is through a large amount of exploration. And partly that’s because, I think at this moment, we don’t really know how the brain works.” ~ Ilya Monosov
DAVID PAKMAN SHOW 12/13/23 (00:56:14)
On the Show: Shocking new poll from the Wall Street Journal says Nikki Haley would defeat Joe Biden by 17 if the election were held today. 2024 Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley has statistically tied Ron DeSantis for second place, but Donald Trump continues to gain in the polls. Fox News hosts continue to admit there is no actual evidence against Joe Biden for impeachment or indictment, but does it matter anymore? Republican Senator Ron Johnson implodes when asked for evidence of 2020 election voter fraud by CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins. 2024 Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis holds a CNN town hall which reminds everyone why he is losing. In the latest humiliating move, failed former President Donald Trump is offering pieces of his used clothing to those who purchase his “digital trading cards.” An analysis finds that Donald Trump lied every 12 seconds during a 5-minute portion of his recent Fox News town hall with propagandist Sean Hannity. Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson says that God told him he would be a Moses-like figure, a claim indicative of mental illness by all normal standards. Fox News host Bret Baier confronts MAGA Mike Johnson with his own prior statements about impeachment when the target was Donald Trump. Voicemail caller confronts David, asking him when he will admit that Joe Biden is in trouble and his re-election is imperiled.
TUESDAY 12.12.23 PROGRAM Notes
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Democracy NOW! with Amy Goodman
Tuesday December 12, 2023
CLIMATE CONNECTIONS: More than 3 million U.S. workers have clean energy jobs, report finds
ENCOURAGEMENTOLOGY: Untangling Minds: Decoding the Web of Warped Thinking and Codependency (00:30:00)
On this show we are untangling our minds as we strive to decode the web of warped thinking and codependency. In the intricate tapestry of human relationships, certain threads can become entangled, creating knots that affect our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. Warped thinking, also known as distorted thinking or cognitive distortions, refers to patterns of thought that are irrational, negative, and often contribute to emotional distress. Don’t worry, there are different degrees of warp from slightly askew to extreme torque. But here’s the good news, nothing is broken here and with a little work and a shift in perspective, you can open up a whole new world of thinking.
MAKING CONTACT: But Next Time Part 1: California Wildfires and Protecting Our Farmworkers (00:29:00)
As fires ravaged California’s wine country in 2017, farm and service workers, especially non-English speakers, were some of the hardest hit. Hear more from the community about the ever-looming wildfires and how next time can be different.
THOM HARTMANN Best of 1 Hour: Could MAGA Republicans Plunge the World into a New Dark Age? (00:58:00)
The bottom line here is that Republicans in the House and Senate who are dancing to Trumps pro-Putin tune are playing a dangerous game that could lead to unimaginable disaster. Interview: Peter Montgomery, Senior Fellow-People for the American Way on Moses Mike Johnson and his ties to Christian Nationalist groups. Plus, why the conservative/political witch hunts at Harvard and other colleges will harm education.
THE CHILDREN’S HOUR: Just Look Up (00:58:00)
Astronomy begins at home, just looking up and seeing what we see. The Kids Crew meet with Professor Raman Prinja, Head of Astronomy and Physics at University College in London. Professor Prinja’s new book Wonders of the Night Sky details the many celestial sights we can see just by looking up at the sky after dark. Exploring the universe and its wonders does not require a spaceship or even a telescope, but just by paying attention and looking up. Professor Raman Prinja, in conversation with the Kids Crew leads us on a journey through what sparked his own curiosity as a child. It was the moon. We also learn about the total solar eclipse that will pass over North America on April 8, 2024, and the incredibly rare circumstances that cause eclipses. Professor Prinja teaches us a little about black holes and how astronomers know they are there. He also leads us on an exploration of the composition of our sun, and how solar flares can cause auroras at our planet’s poles. Find out why Europa is one of the most interesting moons in our solar system. There’s even more to explore in his book, and in our conversation! We also hear a review by our host Katie Stone of Wonders of the Night Sky: Astronomy Starts With Just Looking Up. Spoiler: she loved the book! This show is packed with information about astronomy, physics, and will spark an interest in just looking up to explore the wonders of the universe.
LITERATURE ALOUD: Uncle Tom’s Cabin (1852) by Harriet Beecher Stowe ch.40 (00:17:03)
Among the most banned books in the United States, Uncle Tom’s Cabin or, Life Among the Lowly is a novel by American author Harriet Beecher Stowe which treats slavery as a central theme. Stowe was a Connecticut-born teacher at the Hartford Female Academy and an active abolitionist. The novel is believed to have had a profound effect on the North’s view of slavery. In fact, when he met Harriet Beecher Stowe, President Lincoln is said to have commented, “So you’re the little lady whose book started the Civil War.” First published on March 20, 1852, the story focuses on the tale of Uncle Tom, a long-suffering black slave, the central character around whose life the other characters—both fellow slaves and slave owners—revolve. The novel depicts the harsh reality of slavery while also showing that Christian love and faith can overcome even something as evil as enslavement of fellow human beings. (summary by Wikipedia and John Greenman)
ALAN WATTS: The Illusion of Money, Time and Ego (00:10:36)
Alan Watts. Alan Wilson Watts (6 January 1915 – 16 November 1973) was a British philosopher, writer, and speaker, best known as an interpreter and populariser of Eastern philosophy for a Western audience. Born in Chislehurst, England, he moved to the United States in 1938 and began Zen training in New York.
Full lectures: https://www.alanwatts.com/ Learn more: https://www.alanwatts.org/
BETWEEN THE LINES RADIO NEWSMAGAZINE for December 6, 2023 (00:29:00)
Biden Pays High Price for Embrace of Israel’s Deadly Gaza Attack; The Struggle for Palestinian Rights & Self Determination Embraced by Indigenous Activists; The Dark, Violent Legacy of Henry Kissinger.
DAVID PAKMAN SHOW 12/12/23 (00:56:46)
On the Show: Morgan Housel, author of the internationally bestselling books “The Psychology of Money” and “Same as Ever: A Guide to What Never Changes,” joins David to discuss the psychology of money, the things that seem to never change, and more. Get his latest book here: https://amzn.to/3RmDYr7
Year-over-year inflation ticks down again to 3.1% as the stock market approaches an all time high with record low unemployment. Fox News host Steve Doocy derails another Joe Biden crime segment by mentioning that there is still no evidence of any crimes. Donald Trump’s potential 2024 cabinet members leak, and it’s as disturbing and deranged as anyone could imagine. Failed former President Donald Trump attacks his own lawyer for supposedly bad legal advice after a disastrous court decision for Trump. Failed former President Donald Trump says that he was merely “joking” about becoming a dictator. Special Prosecutor Jack Smith will present evidence directly from Donald Trump’s phone at trial. Republican Senator Mitt Romney says that in order to support a Joe Biden impeachment inquiry, he would like to see evidence of wrongdoing. Voicemail caller thinks David needs to spend more time covering Hunter Biden.
MONDAY 12.11.23 PROGRAM Notes
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Democracy NOW! with Amy Goodman
Monday December 11, 2023
CLIMATE CONNECTIONS It’s very, very concerning: Antarctica meltdown left penguin chicks drowned, frozen
WHEN THE BIOMASS HITS THE WIND TURBINE # 192: Why being Kind may not be Nice (00:29:21)
We have all witnessed a certain decline in civility within our society (some more than others). So why can’t folks just be nice to each other? And just what does it mean to be nice? But shouldn’t we strive to be kind rather than nice ” and just what is the difference? Join Jay and Annie Warmke of Blue Rock Station for a discussion of the nature of niceness versus kindness, how they are the same and how they are different. And can a society really be sustainable without a heaping helping of both.
ECONOMIC UPDATE: The U.S. Military Machine & What It Costs (00:29:00)
Updates on Tesla vs the Swedish Unions, a teachers strike in Portland, Oregon, “food insecurity” in U.S. today, how the King of Britain has been secretly profiting from assets of the dead and a Michigan “entrepreneur” fails in effort to buy electoral defeat of Rachid Tlaib. In the second part of this week’s episode, Prof. Wolff interviews Norman Solomon on his latest book, War Made invisible: How America Hides the Human Toll of its Military Machine.
THOM HARTMANN Best of 1 Hour: Will Republicans Abandon Democracy in Ukraine? (00:58:00)
War correspondent Phil Ittner shares with Thom how Ukrainians are feeling about the chaos created by the pro-Putin crazies in the House of Reps. Will America show its resolve, or will Putin’s propaganda win in the end?
RADIO ART HOUR: Diamanda Gals, Melody Sumner Carnahan, Laetitia Sonami, Marie Goyette (00:57:21)
Two works this week from the New American Radio archives this week. Melody Sumner Carnahan with Laetitia Sonami and Marie Goyette contribute “Manananggal” and Diamanda Gals adds “Schrei 27.” Carnahan’s story is about two powerful women who come under each other’s influence, thereby releasing unconscious contents. Each begins to see the other as evil, bringing to life a type of vampire “a woman who can cut her body in half”the once-metaphorical beast known in Philippine folklore as “the manananggal.” During the unraveling of their history, the two women again draw close, the leitmotif of each is firmly underscored as she projects onto the other woman emotions and elemental forces she has repressed in herself. Originally commissioned for stage by STEIM in Amsterdam. Commissioned by New American Radio. Then, Diamanda Gals and her “Schrei 27.” It consists of several short performances over the space of twenty-seven minutes alternating extreme high-energy vocal work with absolute silence. The performances are chapters of a confession which might have been induced through a chemical or mechanical manipulation of the brain. There is a high density of speech-sound over time which is often machine-like in its velocity. The work employs the atypical speech and vocal signal processing that Gals has been researching since 1979. A co-commission of the Walker Art Center (Minneapolis) and New American Radio.
LITERATURE ALOUD: Uncle Tom’s Cabin (1852) by Harriet Beecher Stowe ch.39 (00:22:33)
Among the most banned books in the United States, Uncle Tom’s Cabin or, Life Among the Lowly is a novel by American author Harriet Beecher Stowe which treats slavery as a central theme. Stowe was a Connecticut-born teacher at the Hartford Female Academy and an active abolitionist. The novel is believed to have had a profound effect on the North’s view of slavery. In fact, when he met Harriet Beecher Stowe, President Lincoln is said to have commented, “So you’re the little lady whose book started the Civil War.” First published on March 20, 1852, the story focuses on the tale of Uncle Tom, a long-suffering black slave, the central character around whose life the other characters—both fellow slaves and slave owners—revolve. The novel depicts the harsh reality of slavery while also showing that Christian love and faith can overcome even something as evil as enslavement of fellow human beings. (summary by Wikipedia and John Greenman)
TED TALK: Lessons from a Cult Survivor (00:08:36)
Claire Ashman was born, raised, and birthed 9 children in a cult. She shares how the prevalence of cults and cult-like thinking affects everyday people. In Australia there are over 3000 cults, with some 600,000 members, meaning we all know, or have had contact with at least one person who is a member of a cult. Cults and secretive groups fill certain voids that all people feel at some point in their lives. Everyone has had a time in their lives when they’ve felt vulnerable or directionless. For some people, it’s easier to have someone give you the answer than living through the pain. Ashman shares awakening for cult-member’s friends, colleagues and family members to recognize the signs and be present to support upon exiting a cult. Ashman is now happily married, of her own free will, to a supportive raising their 10 kids together. By day she motivates women to take control of their own lives, by night she drives people to free thinking in her Uber.
GREEN STREET NEWS: The Chemicals in Your Plastic Bottle with Mike Beliveau (00:28:51)
This week on GSN, after the news headlines, Patti and Doug speak with Mike Belliveau of Defend our Health about the organization’s discovery of toxic chemicals in every plastic beverage bottle they tested. Before you take another sip of water, soda or juice from a plastic bottle, listen to this week’s show!
DAVID PAKMAN SHOW 12/11/23 (00:58:01)
On the Show: Casey DeSantis, the wife of Ron DeSantis, tells non-Iowans to vote in the Iowa caucus, which is illegal, and then backtracks. Fox Host Maria Bartiromo panics over yet another strong jobs report and tries to find guests who will find negatives in the news. Failed former President Donald Trump backs out of testifying in his civil fraud trial just days after his lawyer, Alina Habba, says he will testify. CNN anchor Jake Tapper mocks Republican Congressman James Comer to his face for his latest absurd Hunter Biden conspiracy. One in five young Americans thinks that the Holocaust is a myth based on a new study. Megyn Kelly admits that Donald Trump is experiencing cognitive decline. A tux-wearing Donald Trump tells New York’s Young Republicans a “sir” story and generally makes a fool of himself. Failed former President Donald Trump explodes in a midnight rant on Truth Social about his cognitive gaffes being deliberate. Alex Jones is unbanned on Twitter/X and is immediately rehabilitated by Elon Musk and Tucker Carlson. 2024 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy is caught urinating live during a Twitter Spaces event with Elon Musk and Alex Jones, among others. Voicemail caller attacks all the trolls who don’t want David to talk during his own live streams.
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THE BRADCAST 12/8/2023 Encore: Federal Appeals Court Guts Voting Rights Act, with ACLU’s Jonathan Topaz (00:58:00)
Original airdate 11-27-2023. On today’s ‘BradCast’: A three-judge panel on the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeal issued a mind-blowing decision last week gutting what remains of the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965. The court upheld a lower court ruling declaring, for the first time in U.S. history, that individual voters and private organizations like the NAACP and ACLU have no ‘right to private action’ to sue against violations of Section 2 of the landmark Voting Rights Act, despite decades of rulings on that basis. JONATHAN TOPAZ of the ACLU’s Voting Rights Project explains their original lawsuit challenging Arkansas’ racially-discriminatory voting maps, the ‘radical’ ruling and what it means for voting rights in Arkansas and the nation, and next steps. Also today: Israel and Hamas agreed to extend their four-day pause in hostilities to allow for the release of more hostages from Gaza. A white male suspect was arrested in the shooting of three college students of Palestinian descent in Vermont. Listeners weigh in.
EARTH RIOT RADIO: COP 28, Gail Bradbrook, Alnoor Ladha & King Charley (00:29:00)
News from the Natural World with Savitri D and The Sixth Extinction with the Stop Shopping Choir, coming to you directly from the Earthchxrch in New York. We speak with Gail Bradbrook, co-founder of Extinction Rebellion, and her friend, the Conscientious Objector to the Master Narrative – Dr. Alnoor Ladha. “Psychedelic Civil Disobedience” might describe the world-saving mental-emotional reordering that results from experiencing the upcoming 29 minutes. Plus – Common Loons, Wolves and Coyotes and Howling Monkeys are on loan from that extremely radical culture called The Earth. Comments and replies welcome: Revbilly@revbilly.com
TURN ON THE NEWS: Day One Dictator (00:27:50)
“Turn On The News” is the weekly newscast from the fictional Radio Network, with parody radio coverage of the radio and its headlines. Now with computerized news readers, and fewer meddling reporters, plus aggregated reporting, and automated music. Tune in “Turn On The News” each week for the latest news, radio art, and more from our robot reporters, making sure you hear both sides — good and evil — every time you “Turn On The News.” This week: “Day One Dictator.” This week the ex-president says his dictatorship begins on the first day.
Best of ATTITUDE with ARNIE ARNESEN December 9, 2023 (00:59:30)
Segment One & Two
This week’s Best of the Attitude features our friend Lincoln Mitchell for the whole hour. We talk about the ongoing violence by the Israeli Military Force upon the Palestinian civilian population. The US Governments unwavering support of Israel while vetoing Nato efforts to order a ceasefire places countless more lives at risk. Meanwhile rhetoric here at home is fomenting more anti-semitism & anti-Islam aggression. On Dec. 5, the U.S. House passed HR 894, which states that anti-Zionism is antisemitism. On the same day, House Republicans charged the presidents of Harvard, Penn and MIT with institutional cultures that foster [antisemitism] because you have faculty and students who hate Jews, hate Israel and are comfortable apologizing for terror. As Noah Zatz recently observed, both claims rely on a logical leap that requires conflating the Israeli state with its Jewish residents in conjunction with metaphors of destruction. Building on Zatzs analysis, we interrogate the claim that anti-Zionism is anti-Semitism. Even recognizing that some criticism targeting Israel can be antisemitic, the now-bipartisan
claim that anti-Zionism equals anti-Semitism raises at least three serious concerns:
1) It is analytically fraught;
2) It is potentially dangerous for Jews and others (in part because it foments social division and feeds white supremacist ideologies like great replacement theory) and;
3) It is a predictable and strategic effort to silence dissent and discredit antiracist movements in the United States and beyond and abroad.
BACKGROUND BRIEFING with IAN MASTERS December 7, 2023 (00:59:00)
A Meaningless Debate in a Democratic Ritual That Avoided Discussing Our Endangered Democracy | How Anti-War Left Wing Activists in Israel Are Being Threatened and Silenced | Growing Tensions as Venezuela Threatens to Annex an Oil-Rich Region of Guyana
MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR: Starry Kitchen – Adventures in America’s Most Famous Underground Restaurant with Nguyen Tran (00:59:00)
Nguyen Tran is a Virginia born, culturally confused Vietnamese American son of Vietnam War refugees who settled in Dallas, TX. There, he worked at a dot.com before the first internet bubble burst. He graduated with a, then useless, Computer Science degree, and moved to Hollywood to sell TV re-runs. Next, he landed at the famous, and stressfully infamous, William Morris Agency mailroom. In the depths of the 2008 fall of the economy he and his wife Thi Tran created Starry Kitchen, the illegal and underground apartment restaurant out of sheer necessity to survive, which became wildly successful, and he is the author of a cookbook memoir: Adventures in Starry Kitchen: 88 Asian-Inspired Recipes from Americas Most Famous Underground Restaurant.
DEEP DIVE CYBERSECURITY SHOW: Electric Vehicles are not reliable! (00:58:48)
Electric Vehicles are not reliable! But… probably not for the reasons you’re thinking of! We explore that, Elon Musk’s latest lawsuit and so much more! Don’t miss this episode!
SATURDAY 12.09.23 PROGRAM Notes
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THE BRADCAST: 12/7/2023 (Special coverage: Analysis of the 4th GOP Presidential Primary Debate (00:58:00)
On today’s ‘BradCast’: Special coverage of the GOP 2024 primary debate, where once again, front-runner Donald Trump was absent. The four remaining eligible candidates who showed up were former UN Ambassador and former SC Gov. Nikki Haley; FL Gov. Ron DeSantis; former NJ Gov. Chris Christie; and scammy business dude and intensely obnoxious conspiracy theorist Vivek Ramaswamy. Joining us for analysis, context and snark are our tireless 2024 post-debate panelists and long-time OG bloggers: HEATHER DIGBY PARTON of Salon and Hullabaloo and ‘DRIFTGLASS’ of ‘The Professional Left Podcast’. It was a lively, if insane, affair that highlighted the brokenness of today’s Republican Party. The candidates raucously attacked each other, while Christie stood up for actual old-school ‘conservative’ values and finally took on Trump head on, underscoring the threat that Trump poses to his party and the nation.
KEEPING DEMOCRACY ALIVE: Israel’s American Objective: Create Fear Among Students (00:59:49)
No one wants to be labeled anti-Semitic. But there’s a massive yet secret Israel-run spy network not only spying on American university protesters but intimidating them, affecting their lives and job prospects. On this show author James Bamford reveals the Israeli agents said they are out to crush protests in America. It’s an amazing, troubling story, give a listen.
ATTITUDE with ARNIE ARNESEN December 8, 2023 (00:58:00)
Part 1:
We talk with Scott Braddock, editor of the Quorum Report.
In Texas, young voters are being discouraged, and legislated against for voting. There is no drive-through voting for disabled voters. The school voucher program that Gov. Abbott has been pushing failed in the Texas legislature, despite Abbott’s push. Abbott appears to be auditioning for the VP slot with Trump.
Part 2:
We talk with Laura Jedeed, reporter on the right wing, and Bill Curry, former White House aide.
Trump claims that he would be only a “dictator for one day”. The Republican “debate” included only Christie, Haley, Ramswamy, and DeSantis. Christie asked the most pointed questions about Trump, while the others did not engage this issue. The general tenor of the debate was that is was essentially pointless, since Trump is presumed the nominee. Trump will not debate.
GROWING GREENER: Innovative Education Programs from a Regenerative Landscape Designer (00:29:00)
Trevor Smith has won awards with his expert design that brings damaged landscapes back to a fuller function. Hes applied that experience to his second passion: educating young people, home gardeners and professionals about how they too can heal the landscape.
TUC RADIO: British Iraqi Activist Lowkey on Palestine and Gaza (00:29:00)
Hip hop artist Lowkey, AKA Kareem Dennis, is also an academic and holds a Masters in Middle Eastern Studies from SOAS University of London, the prestigious School of Oriental and African Studies. He is also a political campaigner, patron of the Stop the War Coalition, Palestine Solidarity Campaign and the Peace and Justice Project.
This interview was posted on December 3, 2023, by the US podcaster Cyrus Janssen on YouTube under the title: British Iraqi Activist Lowkey Reveals TRUTH About Israel and United States.
THE BOPST SHOW: Wintery Kisses (00:55:31)
The Bopst Show, the critically acclaimed music radio show hosted by artist, musician, writer, DJ and founding member of GWAR, Chris Bopst, features a wide assortment of audio stimulations from a myriad of genres, eras and inspirations. On this week’s show, you’ll hear the chaotic 70s punk of the Slits, acclaimed Japanese folk singer and producer Kazuhiko Katō, and the 21st century keyboard wizardry of French manipulators General Elektriks as well as tunes by Prince Buster, Emily Smith and many others locked out of the nation’s largest terrestrial bandwidths.
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ROBERT REICH: Are Corporations Using Inflation As Cover to Raise Prices? (00:04:32)
Don’t tell me corporations have no choice but to raise prices. Corporate profits are at a 70-year high. Stock buybacks are expected to reach $1,000,000,000,000 this year. News flash: They’re using inflation as cover to squeeze more money out of you.
RALPH NADER RADIO HOUR #509 (00:58:00)
Ralph sits down with three guests straight out of the latest edition of the Capitol Hill Citizen. First, world-renowned food politics expert and public health advocate Marion Nestle joins Ralph to discuss America’s voracious junk food lobby. Then, Ralph speaks to legal expert Bruce Fein about Congressional staffers and the part they can play in making Congress stronger. Finally, Ralph welcomes Vishal Shankar from the Revolving Door Project to explain why President Biden is letting Postmaster General Louis DeJoy continue wrecking the Post Office.
FRIDAY 12.08.23 PROGRAM Notes
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Democracy NOW! with Amy Goodman
Friday December 8, 2023
CLIMATE CONNECTIONS: Ridiculous: Florida couples insurance premiums shoot up to $11,000 a year as hurricanes intensify
SOUNDS LIKE HATE: Insurrection: Red Flags Everywhere (00:30:00)
In this special episode of Sounds Like Hate, we travel back to the months leading up to Jan. 6, 2021, to track white supremacists as they plan, prepare and execute their violent plot to attack the U.S. Capitol and overturn an election. Listen to the podcast now as we examine the events that should have been red flags in 2020 as the hate and extremism movement reached a boiling point in the lead up to Jan. 6, 2021.
COUNTERSPIN: Abortion Access (00:28:00)
Melissa Gira Grant/abortion access
THOM HARTMANN Best of 1 Hour: Oh Boy- Another Republican Debate?? (00:58:00)
Thom does his duty and dissects the latest Republican presidential debate. Will anyone emerge to challenge the Fhrer? Plus – Trump’s cabinet picks agree- job one will be to create internment camps and arrest members of the media, Democrats, immigrants and criminals.
SEA CHANGE RADIO: Matt Simon on Microplastics, Pt. 2 (00:29:00)
Last week on Sea Change Radio, we learned that the plastics industry plans to triple production in the next 40 years, reaching 3 trillion pounds of plastic a year by 2060. This week, we have the second half of our discussion with Wired writer and author, Matt Simon, who talks about how microplastic waste has crept into every nook and cranny on the planet. In this episode, we discuss how microplastics are contributing to air pollution (both indoors and out), examine some innovative ways to reduce plastic waste, and discuss the overlap between plastic waste and climate change.
LAURA FLANDERS SHOW: Power Grids Under Attack: The Threat is Domestic Terrorism ” Not Drag Artists (00:28:00)
On December 3, 2022, an attack on two electrical substations in Moore County, North Carolina left 45,000 households and businesses without power for up to five days. It was the biggest domestic terrorist attack on the electricity grid in U.S. history, but one year later, no arrests have been made and authorities have named no suspects other than to say that whoever did this knew what they were doing. In this installment of The Laura Flanders Shows investigation into the local roots of the January 6 insurrection in one state, North Carolina, Laura speaks with the North Carolinians who were at a drag show in Moore County when the lights went out. Downtown Divas had been harassed for months by anti-LGBTQ leaders ” did the sabotage attack have anything to do with that harassment or the drag performance scheduled that night? As legislators and local leaders continue to roll back LGBTQ rights, they remain largely silent about the real threats facing North Carolinians and the nation from domestic terrorists with their sights set on U.S. power grids. Why? This episode also looks at how the LGBTQ community in North Carolina is standing up to hate and creating safety ” with Drag operatics ” for all.
THE BOPST SHOW: Wintery Kisses (00:55:31)
The Bopst Show, the critically acclaimed music radio show hosted by artist, musician, writer, DJ and founding member of GWAR, Chris Bopst, features a wide assortment of audio stimulations from a myriad of genres, eras and inspirations. On this week’s show, you’ll hear the chaotic 70s punk of the Slits, acclaimed Japanese folk singer and producer Kazuhiko Katō, and the 21st century keyboard wizardry of French manipulators General Elektriks as well as tunes by Prince Buster, Emily Smith and many others locked out of the nation’s largest terrestrial bandwidths.
podomatic.com/podcasts/chrisbopst
DAVID PAKMAN SHOW 12/8/23 (00:00:00)
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THURSDAY 12.07.23 PROGRAM Notes
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Democracy NOW! with Amy Goodman
Thursday December 7, 2023
CLIMATE CONNECTIONS: More than a year later, the emotional impacts from Hurricane Ian still linger
RADIO ECOSHOCK: Living Through Climate Collapse In Real Time (00:58:00)
UN head Antnio Guterres: “Record global heating should send shivers down the spines of world leaders”. Ice-world has tipped – no going back. Dr. Twila Moon from the National Snow & Ice Data Center on new State of the Cryosphere 2023 Report. The ozone hole is back! Hannah Kessenich “Potential drivers of the recent large Antarctic ozone holes” pub. November 2023 – how it changes weather in S. Hemisphere.
THOM HARTMANN Best of 1 Hour: The Real Reason Trump Wants to Repeal Obama Care (00:58:00)
Radio star Dean Obeidallah joins Thom- and he says Trump is flying the racism flag. Also- is the Biden impeachment “bombshell” over nothing more than a dad cosigning on a pickup truck?
And- Progressive leader Mark Pocan joins Thom with the latest from Congress; Did Kevin McCarthy just give his caucus the finger?
YES! Presents: Rising Up With Sonali – 2023-12-05 (00:58:31)
This week, as Israel continues to intensify its bombing of Gaza, ending the brief pause in violence, well speak with a leading Jewish American activist Penny Rosenwasser, author of the award-winning book “Hope into Practice, Jewish women choosing justice despite our fears, and founding board member of Jewish Voice for Peace. Rosenwasser has been actively participating in major protest actions in the Bay Area saying, Not in my Name. Then, as we approach the end of the year, well turn to Andy Lee Roth, associate director of Project Censored and co-editor of fourteen editions of the Projects yearbook. Hell discuss some of the top censored stories of the year.
LITERATURE ALOUD: Uncle Tom’s Cabin (1852) by Harriet Beecher Stowe ch.38 (00:25:06)
Among the most banned books in the United States, Uncle Tom’s Cabin or, Life Among the Lowly is a novel by American author Harriet Beecher Stowe which treats slavery as a central theme. Stowe was a Connecticut-born teacher at the Hartford Female Academy and an active abolitionist. The novel is believed to have had a profound effect on the North’s view of slavery. In fact, when he met Harriet Beecher Stowe, President Lincoln is said to have commented, “So you’re the little lady whose book started the Civil War.” First published on March 20, 1852, the story focuses on the tale of Uncle Tom, a long-suffering black slave, the central character around whose life the other characters—both fellow slaves and slave owners—revolve. The novel depicts the harsh reality of slavery while also showing that Christian love and faith can overcome even something as evil as enslavement of fellow human beings. (summary by Wikipedia and John Greenman)
WINGS #34-23 16 Days Is Not Enough (00:28:49)
November 25-December 10 is recognized worldwide as the 16 Days Against Violence Against Women. But dedicated women work all year long behind the scenes for societal change and accountability. This program from Canada covers carefully built successes, from changing coverage of the 1989 Montreal Massacre to influencing official reports, journalism and police practices. Speakers: News report by Laura Yaros and Beth Blackmore of Radio Centreville’s Matrix Collective; interview with Montreal Gazette reporter Mary Lamey. Voices from roundtable: Hilla Kerner, Vancouver Rape Relief and Women’s Shelter; Rosa Elena Arteaga, Mgr. of Direct Svces & Programs, Battered Women’s Support Services; Darla Goodwin, Coord. of Aboriginal Women’s Svces. at Women Against Violence Against Women; Laura Robinson, journalist and athlete; Asia Czapska, advocate and co-director, Justice for Girls; unidentified; Shanie Roy, student activist, feminist, and anarchist from Montreal.
DAVID PAKMAN SHOW 12/7/23 (00:00:00)
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WEDNESDAY 12.06.23 PROGRAM Notes
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Democracy NOW! with Amy Goodman
Wednesday December 6, 2023
CLIMATE CONNECTIONS: Could your library do this? A California library is helping people try e-bikes for free
PATIENTS COME FIRST: Addiction Research (00:16:38)
This episode of VHHA’s Patients Come First podcast features an interview Dr. Nassima Ait-Daoud Tiouririne, the director of UVA’s Center for Leading Edge Addiction Research, for a conversation about her work to support individuals with substance use disorder, research and clinical trials on addiction, and more.
ALAN WATTS: Don’t be afraid, it’s all a show (00:12:40)
Speech extract from “The Works” by Alan Watts, courtesy of https://alanwatts.org. Alan Wilson Watts (6 January 1915 – 16 November 1973) was a British philosopher who interpreted and popularised Eastern philosophy for a Western audience. Born in Chislehurst, England, he moved to the United States in 1938 and began Zen training in New York.
THIS WAY OUT #1862: Defiant Virginia Dad + Mambo Italiano + global LGBTQ news + more! (00:28:59)
A cross-cultural Canadian queer comedy classic continues to entertain; a Virginia dad defends his trans daughter; Springfield, Illinois has survived a 2013 marriage equality exorcism ” so far; Thailand’s government proposes marriage equality, Nepalese same-gender couples need wait no longer, Russia’s top court outlaws the non-existent international public LGBT movement, Florida lawmakers seek to shut down LGBTQ+ advocacy, and Iowa’s book ban has two strikes against it!
Those stories and more this week when you find “This Way Out”: the world’s audio oasis for queer news and culture.
THOM HARTMANN Best of 1 Hour: Can Liz Cheney Save the G.O.P.? (00:58:00)
Can anyone- even right-wing royalty- rescue the Republican party from Trump’s authoritarian takeover of democracy? Also- why is the G.O.P. trying to keep Zoomers away from the polls?
CIVIC CIPHER: The No-Knock Warrant at Anjanette Youngs Apartment / 62 Year Old Black Deacon Tased to Death by Black Officer (00:59:00)
Today, we are joined by Dr. Camilla Westenberg. In the first part of our show, we share the story behind a viral video showing the traumatic interaction of police officers and an older Black woman after a no-knock warrant was mistakenly served at her apartment. We talk about the trauma she endured and the disrespect and abuse she was made to feel by the officers. We also discuss how events like these erode trust in police and the ripples created throughout the community. In the second half of the show, we discuss a traffic stop that resulted in the death of an elderly church deacon at the hands of a Black officer. We discuss how White supremacist institutions can often have a Black face, and how police often criminalize Blackness. Our Way Black History Fact uncovers the racist origins of the famous holiday song Jingle Bells.
LITERATURE ALOUD: Uncle Tom’s Cabin (1852) by Harriet Beecher Stowe ch.37 (00:15:27)
Among the most banned books in the United States, Uncle Tom’s Cabin or, Life Among the Lowly is a novel by American author Harriet Beecher Stowe which treats slavery as a central theme. Stowe was a Connecticut-born teacher at the Hartford Female Academy and an active abolitionist. The novel is believed to have had a profound effect on the North’s view of slavery. In fact, when he met Harriet Beecher Stowe, President Lincoln is said to have commented, “So you’re the little lady whose book started the Civil War.” First published on March 20, 1852, the story focuses on the tale of Uncle Tom, a long-suffering black slave, the central character around whose life the other characters—both fellow slaves and slave owners—revolve. The novel depicts the harsh reality of slavery while also showing that Christian love and faith can overcome even something as evil as enslavement of fellow human beings. (summary by Wikipedia and John Greenman)
DAVID PAKMAN: Dominion Theology – Extremist Right-Wing Christianity (00:10:28)
A brief review of the theocratic belief of the “New Apostolic Reformation” and the “7 Mountains” doctrine that claims that Christians must dominate various areas of culture before Jesus can return.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tNKrhCQkRX0
CHOOSE TO BE CURIOUS: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life & Change the World, with Scott Shigeoka (00:28:00)
I think it’s fair to describe first-time author and long-time educator Scott Shigeoka as a curiosity activist. His debut book SEEK: How Curiosity Can Transform Your Life & Change the World focuses on what Scott calls “deep curiosity” — the search for understanding that leads to connection and transformation — and, in so doing, making people feel seen and heard…reminding them that they matter. That’s no small thing in a time of profound incuriosity.https://lynnborton.com/
DAVID PAKMAN SHOW 12/6/23 (00:54:50)
On the Show: President Joe Biden tells a group of donors that he’s “not sure” if he’d be running for re-election if Donald Trump weren’t running again in 2024. Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson admits he’s protecting alleged January 6 criminals by blurring their faces in videos. Fox News contributor Brit Hume gives Republicans the brutal reality check that Trump will likely lose to Biden in 2024. Fox News host Jesse Watters asks Robert F. Kennedy Jr about his trips on Jeffrey Epstein’s private jet. Republican Senator Josh Hawley’s dangling booger is representative of the mess that was yesterday’s Senate hearings with FBI Director Christopher Wray. During a Fox News town hall hosted by propagandist Sean Hannity, failed former President Donald Trump admits twice that he will abuse power on day one of his presidency. A terrified and cornered Donald Trump lashes out in an absurd tirade on Truth Social. Republicans want to impeach President Joe Biden for loaning his son, Hunter Biden, money for a car. The David Pakman Show YouTube channel has reached and surpassed 2 million subscribers. Voicemail caller is angry that David went after Trump’s kids.
TUESDAY 12.05.23 PROGRAM Notes
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Democracy NOW! with Amy Goodman
Tuesday December 5, 2023
CLIMATE CONNECTIONS: What it was like to be a volunteer firefighter during the 2023 Canada fires
ENCOURAGEMENTOLOGY: Rising Together: Navigating Life’s Challenges with Perspective and Empathy (00:30:01)
On this show we are rising together by navigating life’s challenges with perspective and empathy. No matter what age you are I think we can all agree, that life delivers some rough patches, knee-buckling blows, and what may feel like unsurmountable issue after issue. But guess what, just like your miraculous body has incredible self-healing capabilities, so does your resolve.
MAKING CONTACT: Gaza, Solidarity, and the Movement for Palestinian Liberation (00:29:00)
For weeks people around the world have been witness to Israel’s deadly assault on Gaza. Today, we uncover the military corporations profiting from the war, and highlight the activism in every corner of the world in support of Palestinian liberation.
THOM HARTMANN Best of 1 Hour: Will This Era’s “Yellow Journalism” Forecast Disaster for the Elections in 2024? (00:58:00)
Thom Hartmann Returns! From Antarctica! What??!!! Also, Trump’s solution to Obamacare was a 30 day emergency high deductible policies being extended for three years! That’s where they want to go… COP28: Another Rigged Game for the Fossil Fuel Industry? Will VP Harris Drawing a Line In the Sand for a Two-State Solution Hold?
THE CHILDREN’S HOUR: Folk Art (00:58:00)
The Children’s Hour wanted to learn more about Folk Art, so we took the train, and headed to the Santa Fe International Folk Art Market, an annual summer market and festival held every year in July in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The Santa Fe International Folk Art Market is the largest in the world, generating millions of dollars in sales each year for artisans from around the world.
LITERATURE ALOUD: Uncle Tom’s Cabin (1852) by Harriet Beecher Stowe ch.36 (00:15:50)
Among the most banned books in the United States, Uncle Tom’s Cabin or, Life Among the Lowly is a novel by American author Harriet Beecher Stowe which treats slavery as a central theme. Stowe was a Connecticut-born teacher at the Hartford Female Academy and an active abolitionist. The novel is believed to have had a profound effect on the North’s view of slavery. In fact, when he met Harriet Beecher Stowe, President Lincoln is said to have commented, “So you’re the little lady whose book started the Civil War.” First published on March 20, 1852, the story focuses on the tale of Uncle Tom, a long-suffering black slave, the central character around whose life the other characters—both fellow slaves and slave owners—revolve. The novel depicts the harsh reality of slavery while also showing that Christian love and faith can overcome even something as evil as enslavement of fellow human beings. (summary by Wikipedia and John Greenman)
BETWEEN THE LINES RADIO NEWSMAGAZINE November 29, 2023 (00:29:00)
After Gaza Humanitarian Pause, Hostage/Prisoner Release, Activists Push for Permanent Ceasefire; Federal Appeals Court Ruling Further Erodes 1965 Voting Rights Act and US Democracy; Canadian Indian School Survivor Shares her Story at Annual National Day of Mourning Rally.
DAVID PAKMAN SHOW 12/5/23 (00:55:11)
On the Show: Republicans have their next “smoking gun” about Joe and Hunter Biden, the repayment from Hunter to Joe of a small car loan. Could a military draft be the progressive solution we need to militarism? 2024 Republican presidential candidate Nikki Haley is about to surpass Ron DeSantis in polling, but Donald Trump is still crushing everyone. Nebraska Republican Senator Deb Fisher is currently losing to Independent challenger Dan Osborn. Roseanne Barr tells Bill Maher on this podcast that the COVID vaccine is killing people. Disgraced former Republican Congressman George Santos expressed his opposition to gay marriage on his own gay marriage anniversary. Republican Liz Cheney warns that if Donald Trump wins in 2024, he will try to remain in power indefinitely. RNC Chair Ronna McDaniel blames the then-non-existent “Biden administration” for killing the Hunter Biden story in 2020, when there was no such administration. Failed former President Donald Trump is interviewed by Moms for America and the interview goes very poorly for him. Voicemail caller appreciates how David handled the recent interview with the QAnon Shaman Jacob Chansley.
MONDAY 12.04.23 PROGRAM Notes
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Democracy NOW! with Amy Goodman
Monday December 4, 2023
CLIMATE CONNECTIONS: What it was like to be a volunteer firefighter during the 2023 Canada fires
WHEN THE BIOMASS HITS THE WIND TURBINE # 191: The end of work (00:29:29)
We are already dancing around the edges of universal basic income. Of the 267 million working-age adults in America, about 100 million have already opted out of the workforce. Artificial Intelligence soon may realistically eliminate 20 percent of all the jobs currently held by high-paying professionals. Is it time to consider that our relationship with work is about to change in very profound ways? Join Jay and Annie Warmke of Blue Rock Station for a discussion of how our society may soon change in ways not seen since the harnessing of fire or the invention of agriculture.
ECONOMIC UPDATE: American’s Self-Image VS Reality (00:29:00)
Updates on closing Florida plant that should be converted to worker coop, oil company profits versus social damage they do, megacorps (Walmart, Amazon) take over grocery business, social purpose of what “middle class” means. Interview Jared Yates Sexton on his book and other writings on how the US practices social control by spinning stories.
THOM HARTMANN Best of 1 Hour: News With My Dad Returns With Joe Smith (00:58:00)
Sitting in for Thom Hartmann, guest-host Jefferson Smith reviews the fiery Ron DeSantis-Gavin Newsom debate on Fox News. Also did Melania violate polite norms at the memorial service for Rosalynn Carter? And by popular demand Jeff’s dad, Joe Smith returns for ‘News With My Dad.’
RADIO ART HOUR: Jasmina Al-Qaisi (00:58:00)
“Homoniememorimorph” by Jasmina Al-Qaisi, introduced by Jos Alejandro Rivera, is featured today. Originally performed in 2020 for Anybody out there?! (100 Days of Radio in Germany) at D21 Artspace in Leipzig, Germany, Homoniememorimorph was a live radio experiment using auto-archival methods crafted on the go. Jasmina Al-Qaisi describes the radio action, of which she has excerpted and edited, as an ongoing text writing method with, and for voice, where she re-writes her memory by crossing bridges between words. “Homonimemoriorph,” an invented word of a longer series of invented words by the artist, sonically and visually resembles other words. It is a manifestation of misspelled speaking, and a practice of Al-Qaisi as a poet, artist and radio maker. In the piece, she says the invented word is used to define the words that I feel fit together, and that stands for me, being here taking over talking over the radio; trying to re-order my memoriesto envision some sort of agency on what our memory is. “Homonimemoriorph” casts a wide net which allows Al-Qaisis words to create and pass through multiple forms and meanings depending on what associations the listener makes. The improvised nature of the piece often results in overtly confessional moments that transform ordinary approaches to what is considered useful or important information. The first public instance of this project was streamed over internet radio, and broadcast on Radio Corax 95.9 FM and UKW 87.5; the latter, covering the vicinity of D21 Artspace. Due to an un-planned delay in her headphones, Al-Qaisi’s voice, thinking, and as a result, the conversation with herself, was forced to slow down. Navigating this live radio time stretch, she spoke while sitting before a table of tiny, misplaced objects she gathered over the span of 15 years. They included scrap papers of invented words and poems, stones, shells, and pieces of metal items. As Al-Qaisi reflected on these objects, she re-wrote the importance they seemed to hold for her, and combined these new histories with samples of YouTube glitches that included insect, animal, and planet sounds, and samples of her friends attempting to pronounce homonimemorimorph.
LITERATURE ALOUD: Uncle Tom’s Cabin (1852) by Harriet Beecher Stowe ch.35 (00:14:47)
Among the most banned books in the United States, Uncle Tom’s Cabin or, Life Among the Lowly is a novel by American author Harriet Beecher Stowe which treats slavery as a central theme. Stowe was a Connecticut-born teacher at the Hartford Female Academy and an active abolitionist. The novel is believed to have had a profound effect on the North’s view of slavery. In fact, when he met Harriet Beecher Stowe, President Lincoln is said to have commented, “So you’re the little lady whose book started the Civil War.” First published on March 20, 1852, the story focuses on the tale of Uncle Tom, a long-suffering black slave, the central character around whose life the other characters—both fellow slaves and slave owners—revolve. The novel depicts the harsh reality of slavery while also showing that Christian love and faith can overcome even something as evil as enslavement of fellow human beings. (summary by Wikipedia and John Greenman)
ALAN WATTS: Conquering Fear (00:14:32)
Conquering Fear by Alan Watts. Alan Wilson Watts (6 January 1915 – 16 November 1973) was a British writer and lecturer who interpreted and popularized Eastern philosophy and religion for a Western audience. Watts wrote more than 25 books and articles on subjects important to Eastern and Western religion, introducing the then-burgeoning youth culture to The Way of Zen (1957), one of the first bestselling books on Buddhism. In Psychotherapy East and West (1961), Watts proposed that Buddhism could be thought of as a form of psychotherapy and not a religion. He considered Nature, Man, and Woman (1958) to be, “from a literary point of view—the best book I have ever written.” He also explored human consciousness and psychedelics in the essay “The New Alchemy” (1958) and in the book The Joyous Cosmology (1962).
GREEN STREET NEWS: Beware What You Wear – with Alden Wicker (00:28:14)
This week on GSN, Patti and Doug discuss PFAS in butter wrappers, health costs of fossil fuels, and what will finally get politicians to address climate change. Then investigative journalist and author Alden Wicker talks about her new book and the toxic chemicals in the fashion industry. More info at www.AldenWicker.com and www.ecocult.com.
DAVID PAKMAN SHOW 12/4/23 (00:53:59)
On the Show: Failed Republican Congressman George Santos is finally expelled from the House of Representatives and suffers a total meltdown. After being expelled from Congress, Republican George Santos says he will take down numerous Republicans, including outing a supposed gay Republican. Hundreds of military troops are suspected of advocating for the overthrow of the US government based on a new study. When reporter Kristen Welker asks Ron DeSantis what his healthcare plan is, he implodes in total humiliation. Failed former President Donald Trump gives a bizarre speech in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and is prayed over by cultists before the speech. Donald Trump incites more violence during a speech in Ankeny, Iowa over the weekend. Fox News host Arthel Neville interrupts a lie-riddled Donald Trump speech to correct “many untruths.” Former FBI agent approaches 2024 Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy at an event and “warns” him. Failed Republican Gubernatorial candidate Kari Lake, who claims to support “law and order,” says that the arrest of suspected Trump rioters is “injustice.” Furious voicemail caller demands to know where David was educated that made him so stupid.
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THE BRADCAST 12/1/2023 Encore: High Stakes Voting System Trial begins in GA, with guest: Plaintiff Marilyn Marks3 (00:58:00)
Original airdate 11-16-2023. On today’s ‘BradCast’: A high stakes voting system trial is set to begin in Georgia that has critical implications for the nation and the 2024 election. The long-awaited ‘Curling v. Raffensperger’ voting system trial seeks to force Georgia ditch its costly, unverifiable and insecure touchscreen voting system statewide, and switch to verifiable hand-marked paper ballots at all polling places. The case spawned a landmark expert cybersecurity report that identified so many critical vulnerabilities in the system that the U.S. Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued an advisory recommending that all jurisdictions using the same equipment to immediately apply security patches. But Georgia’s Republican Sec. of State Brad Raffensperger said he won’t apply those security patches until after the 2024 election. The same Dominion-made voting system is also at the center of the statewide voting system software breach in Coffee County, GA, by MAGA Republican operatives. Plaintiff MARILYN MARKS, election expert and Executive Director of the non-profit group, Coalition for Good Governance, explains the latest developments in the lawsuit, and the stakes for the state and the nation. Also today: New developments in the Fulton County election theft RICO trial, including the attorney who confessed to leaking sensitive pre-trial proffer videos – – but is he really the source? Plus Desi Doyen has our latest ‘Green News Report.’
EARTH RIOT RADIO: They Stopped the Bombing So We Would Go Shopping (00:29:00)
Our Earth-Killing system veils the connection between Consumerism and Militarism, a fundamental connection.
But this current war doesn’t pass the common sense test for most Consumers. Controlling our sense of right and wrong is a primary goal of the Consumerist project. Marketers are holding their breath as the war in the Mideast and the Ukraine feature murders of innocents in the broad daylight of the media. Looking into the eyes of freshly bombed children these last weeks threatens to break Consumerism’s hold. Nothing is worse for people, and nothing is worse for the Earth.
TURN ON THE NEWS: All The President’s Men (00:28:00)
“Turn On The News” is the weekly newscast from the fictional Radio Network, with parody radio coverage of the radio and its headlines. Now with computerized news readers, and fewer meddling reporters, plus aggregated reporting, and automated music. Tune in “Turn On The News” each week for the latest news, radio art, and more from our robot reporters, making sure you hear both sides — good and evil — every time you “Turn On The News.” This week: “All The President’s Men.” This week weird uncles are acting strange and preparing for cabinet positions.
Best of ATTITUDE with ARNIE ARNESEN December 2, 2023 (00:59:30)
Segment One
We begin with Alex Sammon, reporter at Slate. We discuss the presidential campaign, and how Koch has thrown his support to Nikki Haley, not DeSantis. DeSantis is starving for national attention, and has arranged to debate Newsom. Should Biden drop out, other democratic governors are available. We also talk about APAC, who has supported election deniers, and who are now attacking the group of BIPOC House Reps nicknamed, The Squad.
Segment Two
We then talk with Retired, Major General, Dennis Laich, and Retired Colonel, Lawrence Wilkerson. We discuss the problems that the US armed forces are having with recruitment, and agree that the volunteer armed forces are not viable or sustainable. Fewer people want to serve, and this a sign of civic rot. They have a proposal for a way to fill in forces: a lottery, applying to all, for the shortfall every year. The General and Colonel both agree that, (APAC) is the most dangerous and insidious foreign agent operating in the US, using money and influence to shape policy.”
BACKGROUND BRIEFING with IAN MASTERS November 30, 2023 (00:59:00)
The Death of Henry Kissinger, a great Elder Statesman to Some and a War Criminal to Others | The Canadian Connection to the Foiled Assassination Plot on US Soil | Why Did Modi’s Government Take Such a Brazen Risk to Conduct a Hit on a US Citizen on US Soil?
MAGICAL MYSTERY TOUR: Why Can’t We Be More LIke Trees, the Ancient Masters of Cooperation, Kindness & Healing (00:59:00)
Judith Polich is a former lawyer, environmentalist, wetlands advocate and advisor to the New Mexico state parks on climate change resilience and mitigation. She holds a master degree in environmental studies and environmental education from the U of Wisconsin. She’s writes a climate change column for the Albuquerque Journal and is the author of Return of the Children of Light. Her new book is Why Can’t We Be More Like Trees: The Ancient Masters of Cooperation, Kindness & Healing, which details the new and emerging understanding of trees and plants social and emotional intelligence, and new narratives that will help reframe and unravel the deeper causes of the climate crisis and also help co-create a new and more conscious world.
DEEP DIVE CYBERSECURITY SHOW: Rehabbing Osama bin Laden (00:58:39)
Osama bin Laden is getting a lot of new attention from the younger generations on TikTok and it’s rehabbing his reputation, amazingly enough! We explore why that is happening and also talk about why WhatsApp isn’t as private as you think and how AI is actually making healthcare decisions for you! Don’t miss this episode!
SATURDAY 12.02.23 PROGRAM Notes
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THE BRADCAST 11/30/2023: Biden EPA Gets the Lead Out, and Other Examples of ‘Exactly What the Government Should be Doing’ (00:58:00)
On today’s ‘BradCast’: We have an unusually large amount of somewhat encouraging environment-related news on today’s ‘BradCast’. We apologize in advance. More than 40 inches of snow fell in the Northeast, which may/may not be (though probably is) related to climate change. A New York state appeals court has reinstated the very narrow gag order on Donald Trump, blocking his unprecedented attacks on court staff. OPEC announced new production cuts into 2024, in hopes of manipulating flagging oil/gas prices in an election year, as US oil production hits record highs under the Biden Administration. The Biden EPA announced very big news – proposing new drinking water standards that will result in replacing all 9 million of the nation’s lead water pipes to protect America’s children. The Biden Interior Dept. released $468 million in new funding to advance wildfire resilience. President Biden traveled to a wind energy manufacturing plant to tout his administration’s wildly successful, multifaceted jobs-and-manufacturing agenda that has resulted in a clean energy jobs and manufacturing boom across the country, and criticized Republicans who voted against it all but are trying to claim credit for the benefits in their districts. Plus Desi Doyen has our latest ‘Green News Report.’
KEEPING DEMOCRACY ALIVE: From 2016: Israel Conflates Religion with Nationalism (00:59:46)
The unquestioned backing by Jewish Americans for the State of Israel started to fade about ten years ago, well before the current war. This keepingdemocracyalive is from 2016, in which Allan C. Brownfield reveals the relatively short shelf life of Zionism among Jewish Americans: before 1948, it was condemned by most Jewish leaders as a turning away from the real meaning of Judaism and instead buying into the nationalism that got us the first world war. To put it mildly, since October 7th, its been a divisive discussion, but it is exceedingly important to recognize Judaism is not Zionism.
ATTITUDE with ARNIE ARNESEN December 1, 2023 (00:58:00)
Part 1:
We talk with Harvey Kronberg, publisher of the Quorum Report.
We discuss the infighting happening in Texas, among the Republicans. The school voucher program that the governor was pushing has not passed the Texas legislature. He is threatening to set up special sessions until they pass it. The Lt. Gov. is fighting with the Atty. General, and other members of the administration are fighting with each other. Medicine is criminalized due to the abortion restrictions. Homeowners insurance and utility bills have risen dramatically, due to climate disasters, similar to Florida.
Part 2:
We talk with Bill Curry, politician and lawyer, and with Ryan Cooper, managing editor of the American Prospect.
We note that Henry Kissinger has died.
We discuss how many secrets the US government has that is does not share with the citizens.
GROWING GREENER: Botany Made Fun (00:29:00)
Jacob Suissa and Ben Goulet-Scott, two young PhD botanists, have launched an educational non-profit. Lets Botanize, that demonstrates online and for free how accessible and fun plant science can be.
TUC RADIO: The Colonial Urge to Make Money out of the Climate Crisis, Part 2 of 2 (00:29:00)
This is a report from the webinar held on October 26 by the Indigenous Climate Action. Panelists from Hoopa Valley, Bear Clan, Sandia Pueblo and Yuchi presented their in-depth research into false solution to the climate crisis. By now there is agreement that the burning of fossil fuels is the major cause of global heating. In spite of 28 years of annual meetings of the UN Climate Change Conferences heating has increased. In July, 2023, the global average temperature was the highest on record. And the IMF, the International Monetary Fund, announced in August 2023 that Fossil Fuel Subsidies surged to a record $7 Trillion. In response members of the European Parliament now call for an end to all subsidies for fossil fuel globally by 2025. They will bring this demand to the COP28 that will meet in Dubai from November 30 to December 12, 2023. The problem might be that COP28 will be held in one the worlds most lucrative oil producing regions. And Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, who has been appointed to preside over the COP28, is the managing director and group CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC).
THE BOPST SHOW: “Human Kindness” (00:56:16)
The Bopst Show, the critically acclaimed music radio show hosted by artist, musician, writer, DJ and founding member of GWAR, Chris Bopst, features a wide assortment of audio stimulations from a myriad of genres, eras and inspirations. On this week’s show, you’ll the late Sierra Leonean musician Janka Nabay with the Bubu Gang, British post-rockers Yard Act, and electronic dance floor generators Caribou as well as the 70s disco-flavored R&B of Prince Phillip Mitchell, the Swedish folk pop of First Aid Kit and many others outside mainstream consciousness.
podomatic.com/podcasts/chrisbopst
RALPH NADER RADIO HOUR #508 (00:58:00)
Ralph welcomes back Chuck Collins, heir to the Hormel fortune and cofounder of Patriotic Millionaires to discuss his latest report The True Cost of Billionaire Philanthropy which essentially concludes that society would be better off if billionaires just kept their money and paid their fair share of taxes. Plus, we speak briefly about the situation in Gaza with Lara Friedman, president of the Foundation for Middle East Peace and Francesco DeSantis keeps up to date with the latest news with his segment In Case You Haven’t Heard.
FRIDAY 12.01.23 PROGRAM Notes
6-hour loop begins at NOON, repeats until following noon (scroll down for previous notes)
Democracy NOW! with Amy Goodman
Friday December 1, 2023
CLIMATE CONNECTIONS: Scientists show direct link between polluting companies and wildfires in North America
THIS IS SCIENCE: What’s Science Fiction is Prologue (00:29:00)
Some science fiction authors have an almost uncanny ability to see what’s coming down the road. Jess talks with Chuck Wendig, whose writing is both wildly creative and oftentimes extraordinarily prescient.
COUNTERSPIN: Abortion Access (00:28:00)
Melissa Gira Grant/abortion access
THOM HARTMANN Best of 1 Hour: Envisioning Inclusive Democratic Movements and Societies Rooted in Justice and Equity (00:58:00)
Sitting in for Thom Hartmann today, guest host Jefferson Smith of the Democracy Nerd Podcast speaks to Amy Herzfeld-Copple, Executive Director of the Western States Center on the fight against white supremacy. Also Jeff makes an appeal to impressionable white men and injects some humor with new categories for competitive dog shows.
SEA CHANGE RADIO: Matt Simon on Microplastics, Pt. 1(00:29:00)
Look around you: at this very moment, chances are that within a one-foot radius of your body, there’s something plastic. The ubiquity of plastic comes with a steep cost, however. This week on Sea Change Radio, the first half of our two-part discussion with Matt Simon, a Wired staff writer and author of A Poison Like No Other: How Microplastics Corrupted Our Planet and Our Bodies. In this episode, we learn about the history of plastic manufacturing, look at some unexpected ways that were exposed to microplastics, and examine how plastic recycling falls well-short of its promise.
LAURA FLANDERS SHOW: Prison Creative Arts Project: Imagination in the Face of Incarceration (00:28:00)
What difference can art make for people in prison? The state of Michigan spends $48,000 per prisoner every year ” with little to no money going towards funding for prison education, art and rehabilitation programs. The Prison Creative Arts Project (PCAP) is an independent program of the University of Michigan that supports formerly incarcerated artists, facilitates creative arts workshops and even hosts an annual exhibition to showcase incarcerated artist’s work. PCAP was founded by William Buzz Alexander, the late husband of Janie Paul, the curator of PCAP and author of the book based on the project: Making Art in Prison: Survival and Resistance, out now via Hat and Beard Press. As you’ll hear in the program, the work of PCAP has built a vibrant community of artists inside and outside prison walls. Joining us for this conversation are Janie Paul and artist Yusef Qualls, known as Q. He was released from prison five months ago after being sentenced to life as a minor and serving 28 years. Danny Valentine is a formerly incarcerated artist also featured in the book, who credits PCAP for saving his life. What can incarcerated artists teach us about why humans make art and the power it holds? All that, plus a commentary from Laura on poets imagining Gaza.
THE BOPST SHOW: “Human Kindness” (00:56:16)
The Bopst Show, the critically acclaimed music radio show hosted by artist, musician, writer, DJ and founding member of GWAR, Chris Bopst, features a wide assortment of audio stimulations from a myriad of genres, eras and inspirations. On this week’s show, you’ll the late Sierra Leonean musician Janka Nabay with the Bubu Gang, British post-rockers Yard Act, and electronic dance floor generators Caribou as well as the 70s disco-flavored R&B of Prince Phillip Mitchell, the Swedish folk pop of First Aid Kit and many others outside mainstream consciousness.
podomatic.com/podcasts/chrisbopst
ALAN WATTS: The Purpose of Life Is Not In The Future (00:06:04)
Welcome to Way of Thinking! Alan Watts talks about how we sometimes think that happiness, awakening, spirituality or joy is in the future. Making us chase every kind of things and in the end realizing that everything was a lie and “joy” “love” “peace” is here and now.
DAVID PAKMAN SHOW 12/1/23 (00:56:33)
On the Show: House Speaker Mike Johnson claims Trump’s impeachments were “brazenly political” and “meritless” whereas Joe Biden’s potential impeachment is okay. Joe Biden expertly handles a reporter’s gotcha question. Caller is a left-wing and having difficulty finding employment in a right-wing area. Caller discusses trans issues. Caller wonders how America today would react to a 9/11-like event. Caller asks about Project 2025. The Friday Feedback segment.