TWIP-240929 BDS Teach-In, Sociologists for Palestine

On Sept 17 Sociologists’ for Palestine did a Teach-In on the Boycott Divest and Sanction movement. Broadly defined. The purpose of the teach-in was to think about the use of economic pressure in supporting the fight for Palestinian Rights. It focused quite a bit on universities and but also frameworks that could be applied to other institutions and in many situations. https://www.sociologistsforpalestine.org/

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TBR 241004 - Metacognitive Dissonance*

This week’s archive Thunderbolt starts off by exploring the ‘Dunning-Kruger Effect’, wherein some people are utterly incapable of judging the level of their own utter incompetence — and so, in order to be truly objective, for this week’s show, we have assumed that Mr. Thunderbolt himself suffers from the Dunning-Kruger effect — and we report accordingly! For instance: We start right off by pointing out some of the good things about the Rump presidency! A high bar indeed! Then, when we report on how California State Assembly Leader Anthony Rendon (a Democrat) has single-handedly killed a bill that would have introduced single payer health care for the residents of the State of California — and in compensation for my Dunning-Kruger effect, we then point out how that is actually a good thing too! After that we expose the numerous false flag attacks happening in relation to the Syrian madness — and how the Rump even tried to issue a false flag warning about an upcoming false flag attack — and how due to our ‘Dunning-Kruger’ symptoms, we simply didn’t know up until now how even that is actually a good thing as well! Happy, happy! The Toothless Old Grandpa describes how the Rump — or any president, for that matter — is largely helpless when it comes to shaping American foreign policy — a good thing (unless your foreign policy is being shaped by a criminal gang of psychopathic murderers, anyway…) Next, we celebrate a noted Northwest icon, the Banana Slug! Stand proud, Cascadia! We’re the only place that’s got em! For the title piece this week, we describe how the Rump is sharpening the skills of foreign diplomats by challenging them to explore their creative instincts whilst attempting to gain the ear of anyone in the Rump’s administration — and then we encapsulate our ‘Dunning-Kruger’ episode of the Thunderbolt by riffing on George H.W. Bush’s presidential campaign slogan in 1988: “Don’t worry! Be happy!” Then we switch gears and end this weeks News & Commentary section with a contemplation upon the fact that love is a verb — and that verbs require action. (Dunning-Kruger notwithstanding.) Curves, swerves, and unexpected detours in this week’s Thunderbolt! Fasten your seat belts…

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Sonic Café #404/Dance Like a White Guy

Sonic Café with Blister in The Sun, that’s the Violent Femmes, welcome to our coastal radio café, I’m Scott Clark and this is episode 404. This time the Sonic Café explores Dancing Like A White Guy, a condition many us deal with all our lives. Comedian Anthony Griffith is here to share his story. Our music mix is pulled from 50 years and includes tunes from Level 42 from 1986, Issac Hayes from 1972, also music from Bad Religion, Ani DeFranco, Bill Nelson, Death Cab for Cutie and many more. We’ll also drop in comedy shorts from Jim Gaffigan, and Mitch Hedberg ahh just for fun, all straight ahead from the radio program that brings you a weekly dose of eclectic music, comedy, and pop culture that’s fun. So crank up your radio and dance like nobody’s watching, you know, like a white guy, ahem. From way out here in the breathtaking Pacific Northwest, here’s the Replacements, and as always, we’re the Sonic Café.

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Tom Sheriff Allman— "Medical Marijuana Guidelines"

State guidelines for growing and possessing medical marijuana, were issued by the California Attorney General on August 25, 2008. In this edition of Radio Curious, we visit again with Mendocino County Sheriff Tom Allman, who participated in the development of these guidelines, to discuss their implementation. This interview was recorded August 27, 2008, in the studios of Radio Curious. The book that Tom Allman recommends is, “Reagan’s War: The Epic Story of His Forty-Year Struggle and Final Triumph Over Communism,” by Peter Schweizer.

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NFTs and The Power of Collaboration

Carl Cleanthes, aka Colorful Carl, shares his inspiring journey of building a personal brand and navigating the dynamic world of NFTs. Carl emphasizes the importance of authenticity in creativity, the intersection of art and business, and how he is preserving his father's artistic legacy through digital art. The conversation delves into the significance of community and collaboration in the creative process, as well as the personal growth that comes from pursuing one’s passions. Carl offers unique insights into the world of NFTs, the evolving digital art space, and the challenges and rewards of building a personal brand. Ideal for listeners interested in the creative potential of NFTs, the art of personal branding, and the role of collaboration in the digital art community.

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Tackling the Crypto Legal Landscape

Meghan Spillane shares her unique journey from teaching to practicing law, illustrating how her experience as an educator influences her approach to legal challenges. She delves into the intricacies of the crypto legal landscape, discussing the impact of regulatory uncertainty and the complexities of working with innovative clients in the evolving cryptocurrency space. She provides valuable insights into global regulatory perspectives and emphasizes the importance of supporting clients throughout their innovation journey. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the intersection of law and cryptocurrency, regulatory challenges, and the evolving global crypto landscape.

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Digital Assets, Adoption, and Tokenization

Rusty Matveev discusses the growing intersection of blockchain technology and traditional finance, focusing on the evolution of digital assets and the hurdles of institutional adoption. He highlights the critical need for education and regulation and shares insights into Calaxy's innovative approach to tackling these challenges. Rusty also explores the generational shift as younger audiences increasingly adopt digital finance solutions. The conversation wraps up with forward-looking insights on the future of digital identity and the transformative potential of tokenization in private investments. Perfect for those interested in blockchain adoption, the future of digital assets, and the impact of tokenization on the financial landscape.

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Data, Crypto, and Risk Management in Blockchain

Katie shares her remarkable journey into blockchain that began at Fidelity Investments, where she played a key role in early blockchain experimentation. She recounts the evolution of Fidelity's blockchain initiatives and the growing impact of cryptocurrency in addressing crisis situations. Now at Coinmetrics, Katie focuses on data innovation in the crypto ecosystem. She discusses the challenges of data aggregation, offers reflections on stablecoins, and highlights the importance of risk management in the fast-evolving crypto market. This conversation is perfect for listeners interested in the intersection of blockchain technology, cryptocurrency data, and the future of finance.

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The Shortwave Report 10/04/24

A weekly 30 minute review of international news and opinion, recorded from a shortwave radio and the internet. With times, frequencies, and websites for listening at home. 3 files- Highest quality broadcast, regular broadcast, and slow-modem streaming. Radio Deutsche-Welle, France 24, NHK Japan, anf Radio Havana Cuba.

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Bridging Blockchain and Traditional Finance

Annalise Osborne delves into the growing intersection of blockchain technology and traditional finance. They explore the evolution of digital assets, the challenges major financial institutions face when adopting blockchain, and how younger generations are driving a shift towards digital solutions. The conversation highlights the crucial role of education and regulation in fostering institutional adoption and examines Kadena’s innovative approach to overcoming these challenges. They also discuss the future of digital identity and the exciting potential of tokenization in private investments, providing key insights into where finance and blockchain are headed. Perfect for anyone curious about blockchain adoption, digital transformation in finance, and the future of financial technologies.

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Fostering Blockchain Innovation

Ken Mooney explores the evolving landscape of blockchain technology, focusing on the role of angel investing in supporting startups and the critical importance of mentorship and collaboration in driving innovation. The discussion covers the challenges startups face in the blockchain space, the need for inclusion in fintech, and the growing demand for regulatory frameworks in the crypto industry. Insights from teaching blockchain at Suffolk University emphasize the value of learning from failures and harnessing the collective wisdom of teams to build successful ventures.

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Decentralized Finance, DAOs, and the Future of Crypto

Mark Lurie shares his path to becoming a leader in crypto and blockchain technology. He offers insights on how immigration influences economies, his experiences in decentralized finance (DeFi), and the obstacles faced by decentralized exchanges. Mark also discusses the innovations behind Clipper Exchange, the growing importance of Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs), and the evolving role of stablecoins. Emphasizing the need for clear definitions in the crypto world, he highlights the importance of educating newcomers to simplify complex blockchain concepts.

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The Future of Healthcare Data

Gianluca Denovi, PhD shares his inspiring journey from Italy to Boston, blending his academic expertise in robotics with real-world experiences in the healthcare industry. His passion for improving healthcare data ownership led to the creation of Circular Protocol, a decentralized platform built on blockchain technology and an innovative proof of reputation consensus mechanism. Gianluca dives deep into the integration of AI and blockchain in healthcare, while reflecting on his entrepreneurial journey, the lessons learned from previous ventures, and the critical role of community in driving success.

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Building The Future

QUBIC Labs Co-founder John O'Keefe discusses the establishment and mission of QUBIC Labs, focusing on its role in supporting entrepreneurs and fostering innovation. The discussion covers the transformative potential of blockchain technology beyond cryptocurrency, and groundbreaking projects such as blockchain-based municipal bonds. The episode also highlights the importance of collaboration and QUBIC Labs' vision to drive technology job growth and economic development in Massachusetts.

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Wars of Today. Space-Age Perils, Fraudulent Pretexts.

This week on the global Research News Hour, we are observing key themes in 21st century warfare that are missed in conventnional mainstream media coverage. In our first half hour. Bruce Gagnon of the Global Network Against Weapons and Nuclear Power in Space reveals how space technology has transformed modern warfare and how today’s peacemakers can fight back. And in our second half hour, the pivotal 9/11 truth activist Richard Gage steps in to tell listeners about the 21 parallels between the September 11th terrorist attack on America and the October 7th Hamas attack on Israel, including the state reaction satisfying the nation’s prior geo-strategic goals.

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Upbeat Music Hour Show 245

Golden oldies (60s, 70s, 80s, 90s)

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Growing criticism of war agenda abroad

Austrian voters join trend, want to end conflict with Russia; the socialist opposition in France is critical of NATO and supporting Palestinians & Chinese were invited to inauguration of Mexico’s president—Canada remains in America’s pocket. Item: We play a clip of Trump saying he gave the Golan Heights (U.S. recognition of Israel’s claim to Syrian territory) as a personal gift to casino magnate, Sheldon Adelson. What is noteworthy about the episode, the Democrats have not commented on this bit of mad personal hubris, because it was a favour to Israel.

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UAW reform signals commitment to working-class

Conference of UAW reform caucus signals a serious commitment to working class unity, rejects the notion that the companies and Washington know best.

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Recovery Radio for 10-03-24

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Cheeze Pleeze # 1058

The conclusion of our "World's Worst Records" special has a variety of different material....yeah, it's ALL bad! but is it badder then last week? You can decide

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When Do Black People’s Rights Kick In? / Death Row is Systematically Executing Innocent Black People

The first part of today’s show covers a few recent stories that call into question whether or not Black people’s rights are respected by law enforcement in this country. We have a dialogue about where respect ends and abuse of power begins insofar as Black people are concerned. In the second part of the show, we discuss capital punishment and how erroneous the processes can be in determining whether or not people should pay for their crimes with their lives. We also examine how disproportionately this error rate affects Black people on death row. Our Way Black History Fact highlights Matthew Alexander Henson—the Black man who is likely the true first man to reach the North Pole.

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Electronic Intifada Newscast 2 October 2024

Nora Barrows-Friedman brings us a recap of Palestinian news from September 26 to October 2, 2024.

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Between the Lines for October 2, 2024

Israel’s Series of Assassinations, Lebanon Invasion Puts Middle East on the brink of Regional War; As Netanyahu Addresses UN General Assembly, Americans Protest Israel’s Genocide in Gaza; US Secretary of State Antony Blinken Condemned for Advocating Reckless Action in Ukraine War.

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Israel's Deadly Terror in Lebanon. A Revolutionary Campaign to Change the World. Plus, Bob Avakian, What is Capitalism? Part 2

Introduction, We Have 2 Choices. Rafael Kadaris On Israel's Deadly Airstrikes & Brutal Terror Against the People in Lebanon. Sunsara Taylor & Rafael Kadaris on the campaign to Get ‪@BobAvakianOfficial‬ Everywhere, including experience taking this campaign to students starting the Fall semester. Commodities & Capitalism (an excerpt from a 2003 speech by Bob Avakian). Outernational, “Welcome to the Revolution.”

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The Killing of Hassan Nasrallah - Analysis by Alastair Crooke

Hassan Nasrallah led Hezbollah in Lebanon for more than three decades and made it into a military and political force. Nasrallah's killing in a massive Israeli air attack in a southern suburb of Beirut raises fears of a dangerous expansion of Israel’s wars - even more deeply involving the U.S. Alastair Crooke was a ranking figure in both British Intelligence with MI6 and European Union diplomacy. His specialty is political Islam. He was interviewed by Judge Andrew Napolitano on his channel: Judging Freedom on Sept. 30, 2024. DATE: - Streamed live on Sep 30, 2024.

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Tom Bonier, Pt. 2 + Doris Kearns Goodwin Rewind

This week on Sea Change Radio, more of our discussion with Democratic strategist and data analyst Tom Bonier. In this part of the conversation, we talk about the importance of a political campaign’s so-called “ground game,” look at the predictive value of early voting numbers, and examine whether Donald Trump would actually have steamrolled Joe Biden as so many were assuming. Then, we take a peek back at our 2019 interview with Doris Kearns Goodwin to learn a thing or two about leadership.

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Walkuman Style #242 re-run

1. 75 - Funky DL 2. Communism - No I.D. 3. Forgetting Again - Ideism 4. Love - 88-Keys 5. Get Back - J-Ideas 6. Stakes Is High - Dela 7. Braggin' and Boastin' - Sound Providers 8. Fate - Yutaka Hirasaka 9. Outlines - kuranes 10. Autobahn - AK420 11. Promises - Tarike Sabar 12. Shopan - Woodnot 13. Simplicity - L'indécis 14. sleepeatbalance - Smuv 15. It's All About You (Not About Me) remix - The Roots 16. Sorry - Swon 17. Cypress - middle school, Aso 18. Little Shells - Mujo Hakone 19. Straight Off Da Head - Lord Jamar 20. Ode - jhfly

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Jim Morris - The Cancer Factory

Jim Morris spoke at Burning Books on September 25, 2024. Burning Books is a radical bookstore in Buffalo, NY, specializing in activism, social justice, and liberation struggles. For more information visit burningbooks.com Author Jim Morris tells the story of a group of Goodyear Tire and Rubber workers fatally exposed to toxic chemicals, the lawyer who sought justice on their behalf, and the shameful lack of protection our society affords all workers. Working at the Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company chemical plant in Niagara Falls, New York, was considered a good job. It was the kind of industrial manufacturing job that allowed blue-collar workers to thrive in the latter half of the 20th century—that allowed them to buy their own home, and maybe a small boat for the lake. But it was also the kind of job that exposed you to toxic chemicals and offered little to no protection from them, either in the way of protective gear or adequate ventilation. Eventually, it was a job that gave you bladder cancer. The Cancer Factory tells the story of the workers who experienced one of the nation’s worst, and best-documented, outbreaks of work-related cancer, and the lawyer who has represented the bladder-cancer victims at the plant for more than 30 years. Goodyear, and its chemical supplier, DuPont, knew that two of the chemicals used in the plant had been shown to cause cancer, but made little effort to protect the plant’s workers until the cluster of cancer cases—and deaths—was undeniable. In doing so it tells a broader story of corporate malfeasance and governmental neglect. Workers have only weak protections from exposure to toxic substances in America, and regulatory breaches contribute to an estimated 95,000 deaths from occupational illness each year. Based on 4 decades of reporting and delving deeply into the scientific literature about toxic substances and health risks, the arcana of worker regulations, and reality of loose enforcement, The Cancer Factory exposes the terrible health risks too many workers face.

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Hurricane Katrina Revisited

Selections taken from Mindwalk 13 & 14

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Episode 588: Making pinot noir is no joke

– In this episode of "Sips, Suds, & Smokes," our hosts dive into an exquisite lineup of wines from Silver Ghost and Croix Estate. From the unique Napa Valley Cabernet Franc to the rich Old Manzana Pinot Noir, we explore the diverse flavors and stories behind each bottle. Join us as we taste, dissect, and rate these exceptional wines. Don't miss out on this vinous adventure!

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