Anybody getting arrested will be stressed - even more so if she's the mother of a child under 4 years of age who is housed with her in prison. In Kenya, many women facing criminal charges have no education or tools to defend themselves against an unfair sentence. The Kituo cha Sheria Legal Advice Centre created a special facility in a maximum security prison to train women inmates in paralegal skills - and care for their young children while they train. The effort has strong support from Kenya's prison administration - in part because it helps reduce prison overcrowding.
Radio report from the annual Honk Festival in Somerville, MA. Home of the original Honk Festival.
Indigenous in Music with Larry K - Mitchell Makoons in our Spotlight Interview (Roots Rock) Welcome to Indigenous in Music with Larry K. Today we welcone Mitchell Makoons, a Métis–Annishabee singer-songwriter whose roots rock sound is capturing hearts across Canada. Mitchell shares stories of healing, identity, and cultural pride through music. Today he’s here to talk about his debut album Lady Boots and his new singles,” he’s a powerful new voice in Indigenous music. Mitchell Makoons is featured in our current issue of the SAY Magazine, read all about Mitchell at our homepage at www.indigenousinmusicandarts.org/past-shows/mitchell-makoons. Enjoy music from Mitchell Makoons, The Band Blackbird, Quiltman, Elispie, Beatrice Deer, TRIBZ, Shauit, Face-T, J. Pablo, Raven Reid, Nathan Cunningham, Rellik, Kalliah and Black, Los Amigos Invisibles, Irv Lyons Jr., Melody McArthur, Jahkota, XAXO, Jota Quest, LILI, Bomba Estero, Elastic Bond, W.T Goodspirit, Sara Kae, Francis Baptiste, Eagle & Hawk, Thea May, Old Soul Rebel, Cactus Rose NYC and much more. Visit us on our home page to learn about us and our programs at www.indigenousinmusicandarts.org, check into our Two Buffalo Studios and our SAY Magazine Library to find out all about our Artists and Entrepreneurs.
Don't miss this week's show for your usual hit of vintage blues, country, gospel, pop and whatever. You'll hear Sonny Boy Williamson II, Lulu Belle & Scotty, the Dixie Hummingbirds, Les Paul and Mary Ford and, of course - some baseball songs. Go Jays! You'll also hear newer music from fellow-travellers Weepin' Dave and David Wilcox.
After two years of relentless war, staggering loss, and global outrage, a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas has finally taken effect. Brokered by U.S. President Donald Trump and shaped through intense negotiations in Egypt, Qatar, and the United Nations, this deal marks the first phase of a 20-point peace framework aimed at halting the violence in Gaza and initiating a path toward resolution. The immediate terms are clear: a cessation of hostilities, the release of all remaining Israeli hostages held in Gaza, the freeing of nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners, and the partial withdrawal of Israeli troops to a designated “yellow line.” Humanitarian aid is expected to surge into Gaza, where famine and devastation have left entire neighborhoods unrecognizable. But beneath the surface of this diplomatic breakthrough lies a web of unresolved tensions and fragile trust. The deal’s success—or failure—will hinge on several critical factors: What Could Make the Deal Succeed • Mutual Exhaustion: After two years of war, both sides are battered. Israel faces mounting international isolation, while Hamas confronts internal pressure from regional allies and a population devastated by conflict. This weariness may create the rare conditions for compromise. • Hostage and Prisoner Exchange: The release of hostages and prisoners is a powerful symbolic and political gesture. If executed smoothly, it could build momentum and goodwill for further phases of the agreement. • International Oversight and Aid: The involvement of Arab states, European partners, and the U.S. in monitoring the ceasefire and delivering aid could stabilize the situation and prevent immediate relapse into violence. • Regional Diplomacy: Countries like Egypt, Qatar, and Italy have signaled willingness to support reconstruction and peacekeeping efforts. Their engagement could help mediate future disputes and ensure compliance. What Could Make the Deal Fail • Disarmament Disputes: Israel insists that Hamas must fully disarm before the war is considered over. Hamas, however, has stated it will only surrender weapons to a future Palestinian state—not to Israel. This fundamental disagreement could derail the entire process. • Netanyahu’s Political Calculations: Netanyahu has a history of undermining ceasefires under pressure from hardliners. If domestic politics shift or military provocations resume, the deal could collapse. • Lack of Trust and Accountability: Previous ceasefires have been broken—often without consequence. Without robust enforcement mechanisms, Netanyahu may do whatever it takes to avoid accountability or obstruct justice—simply by breaking the ceasefire • Unclear Governance of Gaza: The deal leaves open the question of who will govern Gaza post-conflict. If no inclusive and legitimate administration emerges, chaos could return, and the ceasefire could become a temporary lull rather than a lasting peace. A Moment of Possibility This ceasefire is not a resolution—it is a fragile opening. Whether it becomes a bridge to justice or a brief pause before renewed devastation depends on the choices made in the coming days. The people of Gaza and Palestine deserve more than symbolic gestures. They deserve safety, dignity, and a future free from siege and fear. As we watch this moment unfold, we must ask: Will the world hold its breath—or hold its ground?
On October 9th, Hamas negotiator Khalil al-Hayya announced what he called a permanent ceasefire, declaring that Gaza had “endured two years of genocide” and would “never belong to its enemies.” Veteran investigative journalist and co-founder of Drop Site News, Jeremy Scahill, joins hosts Nora Barrows -Friedman and Ali Abunimah to take us inside the Gaza ceasefire deal. On the Resistance Report, the Electronic Intifada’s Jon Elmer brings us the latest resistance news from Gaza City, including a raid inside a school in Tel al-Hawa The Electronic Intifada’s contributor, Donya Abu Sitta, reports from Gaza about rebuilding their lives after the genocide and what global solidarity protests and actions mean for Palestinians.
Each week, Make Believe Ballroom transports you to the golden age of swing with classic big band hits from the 1930s and 1940s—the music that shaped jazz and became the foundation of the Great American Songbook. On the air almost continuously since 1935, the program features treasured 78rpm recordings, fascinating stories of legendary bandleaders, musicians, composers, and vocalists, listener requests, and special segments that bring the era’s music and history vividly to life.
When the polar ice caps melt, sea level will rise. That’s happened earlier in the history of the world, and it appears it will happen again. In this edition of Radio Curious, we bring you a two part series on global warming and sea level rise, with Peter D. Ward, a paleontologist and professor of biology and earth and space sciences at the University of Washington in Seattle. He is the author of “The Flooded Earth: Our Future in a World Without Ice Caps,” in which he describes expected conditions in 2050, 2300 and 2500. This series with Professor Peter D. Ward, was recorded on August 2, 2010, from his office in Seattle, Washington. In part 1, Ward begins with a description of what will happen when the level of the sea rises. In part 2, we begin with a discussion of why, in the face of rather clear evidence, there continues to be a denial of global warming. The books Peter Ward recommends are, “An Inconvenient Truth,” by Al Gore and “Weather Makers,” and any other book by Tim Flannery.
The Repository is an oubliette of musique concrete, nocturnal emanations and audio oddities. An hour of strange music, spoken word musical mash ups of questionable taste. All material is royalty-free, public domain or Creative Commons. This show makes perfect late-night fare. Please let us know if you are broadcasting this show. Our host, Jack Bailey will give your radio station a shout out! Email us at kzzh@accesshumboldt.net.
Music from the Celtic crossroads between borders, acoustic and electric, organic and electronic. Explore nu-traditions from Quebec and the Maritimes, Finland and Sweden, Ireland and Scotland, even Australia. Songs about resistance existence and just plain nonsense. Let Patricia Fraser guide you through an hour of diverse sounds. Celt In A Twist!
World Beat Canada welcomes Gen Zs who've abandoned algorithms and AI, turning to campus and community radio in greater numbers for hand-curated new music. We deliver this hour with fresh spins from Da Lata, Manika Kaur remixed, global soul from Qais Essar & Sonny Singh + Antibalas. And, a callback to 1995 with Karnak. This stuff never gets old!
Nora Barrows-Friedman brings us a recap of Palestinian news from October 2nd to the 9th, 2025.
Whatever treaties or deals arranged by various blocs or states, Palestinian rights cannot be erased.
We revisit a time when saturday morning TV was both entertaining and educational, did you know that cotton candy has a song? and The Hand Man is back with an emotional message Snarf thinks is all aboit the "Big D" but we all know Snarf isn't always right...right?
Climate experts and meteorologists in Germany are freaking out. Global warming accelerated significantly. News from The German Meteorological Society, the German Physical Society, and Potsdam Professor Stefan Rahmstorf. Ill break down the latest including a horrific 3 degrees C of global warming by 2050. Until now, the ocean absorbed about a third of carbon dioxide emissions. Latest science finds "Unexpected decline in the ocean carbon sink under record-high sea surface temperatures in 2023". We talk with Lead Author Jens Daniel Muller in Zurich. Hot trouble this week on Radio Ecoshock.
In this interview titled "Susan Abulhawa: Gaza Will Define Humanity’s Future", Palestinian-American novelist and activist Susan Abulhawa joins journalist Ahmed Shihab-Eldin on Out Loud for a searing, emotionally charged conversation about Gaza, resistance, and the moral crossroads facing humanity. Abulhawa speaks with unflinching clarity, refusing euphemisms and half-truths. She calls the ongoing Israeli assault on Gaza what it is: genocide, colonialism, and betrayal—not just by Israel, but by complicit Arab regimes and global powers. Her voice, sharpened by grief and defiance, insists that rage is not weakness but a form of survival. She argues that when rage is channeled into responsibility, it becomes a source of courage and hope. Throughout the episode, Abulhawa explores Gaza not merely as a place under siege, but as a mirror of humanity’s future. She dismantles the psychology of helplessness, critiques the myth of Western “decorum,” and exposes the illusion of free speech that collapses when Palestine is mentioned. Her analysis is both literary and political, rooted in lived experience and historical truth. Key themes include: • Her recent visit to Gaza and the unbearable realities she witnessed firsthand. • The role of language in masking violence—why terms like “conflict” or “war” obscure the reality of ethnic cleansing. • The global architecture of complicity, including silence from cultural institutions and censorship of Palestinian voices. • The resilience of Palestinians, especially children, and the cultural memory that sustains hope amid devastation. Abulhawa also previews her upcoming literary projects, including a Gaza anthology, and reflects on the duty of artists, writers, and thinkers to speak truth in times of mass erasure. The episode closes with a call to action: rage alone will not change the world—but rage, when multiplied and directed, becomes the power to shift history. Gaza, she insists, is not just a tragedy—it is a test. And how the world responds will define the moral trajectory of our time.