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  • The Shortwave Report April 25, 2025

    The Shortwave Report April 25, 2025
    2025/04/24

    This weeks show begins with more tariff response in Asia, ceasefires not followed in Ukraine or Gaza, Italian President Meloni visits Trump, dangerous escalations between Pakistan and India, and Colombian President barred from US.

    This week's show features stories from Radio Deutsche-Welle, NHK Japan, France 24, and Radio Havana Cuba. http://youthspeaksout.net/swr250425.mp3 (29:00) From GERMANY- In yet another story constantly changing, China reacts to Trump suggested tariffs- the point here is that it is strengthening Xi Jinping in both China and much of Southeast Asia, but could expose vulnerabilities down the road. From JAPAN- The Japanese PM is being criticized for not showing strength against the tariff challenge. The Russian Easter ceasefire in Ukraine was not followed by either side. Israeli citizens are protesting the continued fighting and Netanyahu rejects a ceasefire. At a Shanghai auto show Chinese company BYD revealed electric cars that can travel 250 miles on a 5 minute charge. From FRANCE- First a press review on Italian right wing President Giorgia Meloni visiting Trump. Then press on the Ukraine talks and the US leaving the event. Press reviews on the complex legacy of Pope Francis. Finally a report from on the retaliations arising from Pakistani terrorists killing tourists in India administered part of Kashmir. From CUBA - The Colombian President Petro announced that the US government revoked his visa following his criticism of sending migrants to the prison in El Salvador. Mike Huckabee, newly appointed ambassador to Israel, broke into the al-Aqsa mosque and left a note from Trump in the Western Wall. UNRWA says that Israel has killed 600 children in Gaza since March 18th, and that the situation for Palestinians is the worst it has been since the war began. Available in 3 forms- (new) HIGHEST QUALITY (160kb)(33MB), broadcast quality (13MB), and quickdownload or streaming form (6MB) (28:59) Links at outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml PODCAST!!!- https://feed.podbean.com/outFarpress/feed.xml (160kb Highest Quality) Website Page- < http://www.outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml ¡FurthuR! Dan Roberts "Fortunately, somewhere between chance and mystery lies imagination, the only thing that protects our freedom, despite the fact that people keep trying to reduce it or kill it off altogether." -- Luis Bunuel Dan Roberts Shortwave Report- www.outfarpress.com YouthSpeaksOut!- www.youthspeaksout.net
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  • The Shortwave Report April 18, 2025

    The Shortwave Report April 18, 2025
    2025/04/17

    This week's show starts with tariff news from Asia, Hungary ban LGBTQ gatherings and the UK Supreme Court rules that trans women are not women, the EU approves 1.6 Billion Euros for the Palestinian Authority, and has the US done a camouflage invasion of Panama?

    This week's show features stories from NHK Japan, France 24, Radio Deutsche-Welle, and Radio Havana Cuba. http://youthspeaksout.net/swr250418.mp3 (29:00) From JAPAN- The ongoing tale of Nippon Steel buying US Steel may have taken a new turn. Japan is still upset at the tariff Trump imposed on them, and argues that its tariff on US rice imports is being misrepresented by Trump. The Chinese President is holding talks across SE Asia including Vietnam, attempting to prevent US bullying. Japanese officials held tariff negotiations with Washington- the auto tariffs are especially crippling to Japan and US consumers. Ukraine and Russia continue to bomb each others energy infrastructure. From FRANCE- First a press review on Hungary constitutionally banning LGBTQ gatherings. Press reviews on the UK Supreme Court ruling that only people biologically women are entitled to sex-based protections. Then a press review of a NYT article about Netanyahu being held back from a plan to bomb Iranian nuclear facilities. Finally a report from a Paris demonstration by journalists protesting the 170 journalists killed by Israel in Gaza. From GERMANY- The EU announced a 1.6 billion Euro financial package for infrastructure to the Palestinian Authority. Terri Shultz reports from Brussels. From CUBA - The opposition in Panama has called the influx of US troops a camouflage invasion. US human rights advocates have filed a lawsuit to halt a Trump Executive Order imposing sanctions on the prosecutor of the ICC. Available in 3 forms- (new) HIGHEST QUALITY (160kb)(33MB), broadcast quality (13MB), and quickdownload or streaming form (6MB) (28:59) Links at outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml PODCAST!!!- https://feed.podbean.com/outFarpress/feed.xml (160kb Highest Quality) Website Page- < http://www.outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml ¡FurthuR! Dan Roberts "Those who really value Ukrainian sovereignty should opt for real independence and a positive neutrality: neither a plaything of the West nor Moscow." -- Tariq Ali Dan Roberts Shortwave Report- www.outfarpress.com YouthSpeaksOut!- www.youthspeaksout.net
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  • The Shortwave Report April 11, 2025

    The Shortwave Report April 11, 2025
    2025/04/10

    This week's show begins with an interview with Tariq Ali on Iran and the Koreas, a few pieces on the tariff war, France calls for a ceasefire in Gaza and statehood for Palestine, several reports on Marine Le Pen.

    This week's show features stories from UAE, France 24, Radio Deutsche-Welle, and NHK Japan. http://youthspeaksout.net/swr250411.mp3 (29:00) From UAE- 2 excerpts from an interview Afshin Rattansi did with Tariq Ali on Going Underground. Tariq is a Pakistani-British writer, journalist, and political activist. First he talks about Iran and what would happen if the US or Israel attacked them. Also the current political climate in Iran. Then Tariq talks about why the US is so determined to prevent the reunification of the Koreas, something that would please many inhabitants of the island. From FRANCE- The subject of tariffs was everywhere in the media and changed from day to day. We will start with some international press reviews from Thursday on the US tariffs on trading partners. Then a press review on the protests for and against far right leader Marine Le Pen in Paris after she was banned from running in the next French presidential election. French President Macron says France could be the next country to officially recognize Palestinian statehood, like 147 other countries in the world. From GERMANY- French President Macron has called for a ceasefire in Gaza, along with a lifting of the Israeli aid blockade- an interview with Egyptian journalist Karim El-Gahwary. Then a report on the increased tariff that Trump imposed on China. From JAPAN - South Korea will elect a new President in June. Ukraine and Russia resumed large scale bombings of each other. An American Academic in Thailand is under arrest for insulting the monarchy. The EU and China are talking trade on a level playing field. Then a bit more on Marine Le Pen who considers her banning part of a witch hunt. Available in 3 forms- (new) HIGHEST QUALITY (160kb)(33MB), broadcast quality (13MB), and quickdownload or streaming form (6MB) (28:59) Links at outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml PODCAST!!!- https://feed.podbean.com/outFarpress/feed.xml (160kb Highest Quality) Website Page- < http://www.outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml ¡FurthuR! Dan Roberts "The only continent where social movements have led to political parties that have pushed through serious social and political reforms is in South America. " -- Tariq Ali Dan Roberts Shortwave Report- www.outfarpress.com YouthSpeaksOut!- www.youthspeaksout.net
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  • The Shortwave Report April 4, 2025

    The Shortwave Report April 4, 2025
    2025/04/03
    This week's show features stories from NHK Japan, France 24, Radio Deutsche-Welle, and Radio Havana Cuba. http://youthspeaksout.net/swr250404.mp3 (29:00) From JAPAN- A Thursday morning report on the Trump tariff plan- like other Asian countries, Japan is quite upset at its tariff, 24%, and they expected a break because of the investments they have done in the US. Australian Prime Minister Albanese said their 10% tariff was totally unwarranted. China wrapped up a large military exercise around Taiwan. 2000 top researchers are urging the Trump administration to end a wholesale assault on science, like the federal budget cuts on medicine and climate change science. From FRANCE- Marine Le Pen has been the leader of the far right in France for many years- many believe she could win the next Presidential election in 2027. She was found guilty of embezzling money from the EU for her political party and is banned from political office for 5 years. Some Press reviews about the volatile situation with the strong far-right movement in Europe. The UN says 15 international aid workers were executed by Israeli Defense Forces in Gaza, and there is global outrage. From GERMANY- Israel is stepping up its operations in Gaza, bombing a UN refugee camp in Gaza killing 19 mainly women and children. Israel has said it is seizing parts of the Palestinian territory and destroying infrastructure. An Egyptian journalist Karim El-Gawhary explains the situation and failed ceasefires. From CUBA - The White House has deported another 17 Venezuelans to the maximum security prison in El Salvador. Trump says he will not rule out military force to seize Greenland, where Mrs Vance, the second lady, was unable to find a single citizen to talk for public relations. Private Israeli groups are using facial recognition to identify pro-Palestinian campus protestors and submitting them for deportation. Available in 3 forms- (new) HIGHEST QUALITY (160kb)(33MB), broadcast quality (13MB), and quickdownload or streaming form (6MB) (28:59) Links at outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml PODCAST!!!- https://feed.podbean.com/outFarpress/feed.xml (160kb Highest Quality) Website Page- < http://www.outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml ¡FurthuR! Dan Roberts "Revelation can be more perilous than Revolution." -- Vladimir Nabokov Dan Roberts Shortwave Report- www.outfarpress.com YouthSpeaksOut!- www.youthspeaksout.net
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  • The Shortwave Report March 28, 2025

    The Shortwave Report March 28, 2025
    2025/03/27

    This week's show begins with some European opinion on JD Vance, some US and Greenland history, the political landscape in Canada since Trump was reelected, reports from Gaza, and the US planning troop deployments to Panama.

    This week's show features stories from France 24, Radio Deutsche-Welle, NHK Japan, and Radio Havana Cuba. http://youthspeaksout.net/swr250328.mp3 (29:00) From FRANCE- A press review on the first annual World Day For Glaciers. Then European press reviews about the dangerous situation having J D Vance next in line to lead the US, based on his expressed hatred and scorn for Europe. While Trump talks about the inevitable annexation of Greenland, Vance is going without his boss to Greenland, and now only to the US military base there. Matt Qvartrup tells some of the history of US and Greenland interactions- including the accidental exploding of an American nuclear bomb there in 1968, leaving the area still contaminated with nuclear radiation. From GERMANY- Denmark is introducing compulsory military service for women two years earlier than planned, and most other European countries are discussing expanding drafts or mandatory military training. The new Canadian PM Mark Carney has remarked on the shift in the relationship between Canada and the US under Trump- a journalist Emily Ragobeer discusses the changes in the political landscape since Trump has returned to the White House- Conservatives were widely expected to win the last election but did not. From JAPAN- Deadly fast moving wildfires have spread around Japan and South Korea. The South Korean PM has been reinstated after an impeachment motion failed. More than 5o,000 Palestinians, mostly women and children have been killed by Israeli forces, and the IDF launched new attacks on Lebanon. A Palestinian correspondent for a Japanese newspaper was killed in Gaza, bringing the total number of Journalists killed since October 2023 to 208. Israeli warned that they will soon expand and intensify the onslaught. From CUBA - The White House is developing plans to increase troops in Panama. The Peoples Congress said that kidnapping 238 Venezuelans without trial in the US and sending them to a torture prison in El Salvador is an abuse of human rights. Available in 3 forms- (new) HIGHEST QUALITY (160kb)(33MB), broadcast quality (13MB), and quickdownload or streaming form (6MB) (28:59) Links at outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml PODCAST!!!- https://feed.podbean.com/outFarpress/feed.xml (160kb Highest Quality) Website Page- < http://www.outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml ¡FurthuR! Dan Roberts "We are asleep with compasses in our hands." -- WS Merwin Dan Roberts Shortwave Report- www.outfarpress.com YouthSpeaksOut!- www.youthspeaksout.net
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  • The Shortwave Report March 21, 2025

    The Shortwave Report March 21, 2025
    2025/03/20

    This week's show starts with a company holding part of the Panama Canal in talks about a sale, Finland is the happiest ride in the park, press reviews and reports on the bombings in Gaza and a ceasefire in Ukraine, and Ecuador hires Erik Prince of Blackwater infamy to assist with criminals.

    This week's show features stories from NHK Japan, France 24, Radio Deutsche-Welle, and Radio Havana Cuba. http://youthspeaksout.net/swr250321.mp3 (29:00) From JAPAN- China is criticizing a Hong Kong based company willing to sell 2 ports in the Panama Canal to US investors. Lula da Silva criticized American tariffs, called for reform in the UN Security Council, and worries about the lack of focus on the environment. Poland and 3 other countries bordering Russia announced plans to begin using land mines again. From FRANCE- Finland was again found to have the happiest occupants on the planet aided by a national emphasis on nature. Then UK press reviews on talk of sending thousands of troops to Ukraine as part of up to 30,000 from 5 other countries. An interview with a frontline medic in Ukraine. Then regional press reviews on the bombing raids by Israel killing 400 mostly women and children in Gaza. From GERMANY- Reporting on the Israeli attacks on Gaza followed by excerpts from an interview with Oliver McTernan, Director of the NGO Forward Thinking. He has worked for years negotiating conflicts in the Middle East and we will hear him speak to the role of the US in the surprise return to massive carnage by the Israeli forces. From CUBA - Trump ended funding for Radio Free Europe, the VOA, and Radio Marti. The Ecuadorian President announced an alliance with Erik Prince, founder of Blackwater, to combat organized crime using mercenaries. The US flew more than 200 Venezuelans to El Salvador to be imprisoned for a fee in a maximum security terrorist confinement center. Available in 3 forms- (new) HIGHEST QUALITY (160kb)(33MB), broadcast quality (13MB), and quickdownload or streaming form (6MB) (28:59) Links at outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml PODCAST!!!- https://feed.podbean.com/outFarpress/feed.xml (160kb Highest Quality) Website Page- < http://www.outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml ¡FurthuR! Dan Roberts "We have currently a built-in allergy to unpleasant or disturbing information. Our mass media reflect this. But unless we get up off our fat surpluses and recognize that television in the main is being used to distract, delude, amuse and insulate us, then television and those who finance it, those who look at it and those who work at it, may see a totally different picture too late." -- Edward R Murrow Dan Roberts Shortwave Report- www.outfarpress.com YouthSpeaksOut!- www.youthspeaksout.net
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  • The Shortwave Report March 14, 2025

    The Shortwave Report March 14, 2025
    2025/03/13

    This week's show starts with a report on Mexican President Sheinbaum being called the most powerful woman in the world, Ukraine continues drone attacks on civilians in Moscow, some Israeli parliamentarians want to occupy all of Syria, and US and South Korea step up military exercises.

    This week's show features stories from Radio Deutsche-Welle, France 24, Radio Havana Cuba, and NHK Japan. http://youthspeaksout.net/swr250314.mp3 (29:00) From GERMANY- Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has been called the most powerful woman in the world. Her ability to hold back US tariffs and not reacting with retaliatory threats is part of her success according to Carin Zissis, editor in chief of Council of the Americas website. The Israeli military has been conducting a major operation in the West Bank, raiding refugee camps, destroying buildings and infrastructure, and displacing 40,000 Palestinian residents. A ground report from Tanya Kramer and analysis by Mairav Zonzein of the International Crisis Group. From FRANCE- Ukraine has been attacking Moscow with hundreds of drones at night, targeting civilian apartments and creating chaos days before ceasefire talks with Russia. Then a press review on US relations with Australia, which seems to be considering calling off the submarine purchase from the US and returning to a French deal. From CUBA- Israeli has been bombing various military sites in Syria and some Knesset members have called for settlement expansion and complete occupation. The head of UNRWA has condemned the Israeli truck blockade and shut down of all electricity in Gaza. From JAPAN - The US is criticizing Japanese tariffs on rice imports. As South Korea steps up military exercises with the US, North Korea launched several ballastic missiles into the sea. In Greenland an opposition party won the election but they have no plans for immediate independence. Available in 3 forms- (new) HIGHEST QUALITY (160kb)(33MB), broadcast quality (13MB), and quickdownload or streaming form (6MB) (28:59) Links at outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml PODCAST!!!- https://feed.podbean.com/outFarpress/feed.xml (160kb Highest Quality) Website Page- < http://www.outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml ¡FurthuR! Dan Roberts "It is not enough for journalists to see themselves as mere messengers without understanding the hidden agendas of the message and the myths that surround it." -- John Pilger Dan Roberts Shortwave Report- www.outfarpress.com YouthSpeaksOut!- www.youthspeaksout.net
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  • The Shortwave Report March 7, 2025

    The Shortwave Report March 7, 2025
    2025/03/06

    This week's episode begins with Greenland's election and attitude toward the US, the Egyptian summit presents a plan for the reconstruction of Gaza, NATO countries skip a UN summit on the treaty banning nuclear weapons, and activists protest the BBC for blocking the viewing of a Palestinian documentary that received an Academy Award.

    This week's show features stories from Radio Deutsche-Welle, France 24, NHK Japan, and Radio Havana Cuba. http://youthspeaksout.net/swr250307.mp3 (29:00) From GERMANY- President Trump reinstated his belief that Greenland will be annexed by the US- there is an election over independence from Denmark next week, and Greenlanders do not want to be connected to the US. At an Egyptian summit Arab leaders endorsed a post-war redevelopment plan for Gaza. Israel has been blocking all aid from reaching Gaza since Sunday, leading to a return to starvation and more death. From FRANCE- First a press review on the Trump administration bypassing Congress to send $4 billion in weapons to Israel, including 35,000 2000 pound bombs- Israel is gearing up for a return to war in Syria. Then some American press on Trumps speech to Congress. Press reviews on the UK summit on Ukraine. From JAPAN- In Japan the price of rice has doubled in the past year leading to a government auction of stockpiles. European leaders are drafting a peace plan for Ukraine. NATO countries skipped an important UN Conference on the Treaty banning nuclear weapons. China is holding its annual Peoples Congress and they are hoping for another 5% increase in GDP despite the US doubling its tariff. From CUBA- Arab leaders endorsed the Egyptian plan for the reconstruction of Gaza, and this story has more details than the DW report I played earlier. In London activists have criticized the BBC for removing the Palestinian documentary that was just awarded an Academy Award. Available in 3 forms- (new) HIGHEST QUALITY (160kb)(33MB), broadcast quality (13MB), and quickdownload or streaming form (6MB) (28:59) Links at outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml PODCAST!!!- https://feed.podbean.com/outFarpress/feed.xml (160kb Highest Quality) Website Page- < http://www.outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml ¡FurthuR! Dan Roberts "We have two American flags always: one for the rich and one for the poor. When the rich fly it means that things are under control; when the poor fly it means danger, revolution, anarchy." -- Henry Miller Dan Roberts Shortwave Report- www.outfarpress.com YouthSpeaksOut!- www.youthspeaksout.net
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