Episodes

  • The Shortwave Report April 4, 2025

    The Shortwave Report April 4, 2025
    Apr 3 2025
    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
    Mar 27 2025

    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
    Mar 20 2025

    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
    Mar 13 2025

    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
    Mar 6 2025

    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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  • The Shortwave Report February 28, 2025

    The Shortwave Report February 28, 2025
    Feb 28 2025

    This week's show begins with a new editorial approach at the Washington Post, several reports on the German election and the right wing AfD party, Israel continues attacks in the West Bank, and at Fukushima a gram of radioactive waste is removed leaving 880 tons from the 2011 accident.

    This week's show features stories from France 24, Radio Deutsche-Welle, Radio Havana Cuba, and NHK Japan. http://youthspeaksout.net/swr250228.mp3 (29:00) From FRANCE- A series of press reviews. Jeff Bezos has announced a major editorial change at the Washington Post. UK Prime Minister Starmer said he will cut foreign aid so he can raise military spending which many accuse of bowing to demands from Trump. In Germany a critical election was won by the CDU, a center right party, with Friedrich Merz expected to become the new Chancellor. The far right AFD party, promoted by Elon Musk, came in second, doubling its number of seats in the Bundestag, the German Parliament. From GERMANY- In a TV debate after the election results came in, the Chancellor in waiting accused the US of abandoning NATO and Europe, creating a need for a European military force. Then an analysis of the AfD party, why it is shocking in Europe, and how will this affect German policies. From CUBA- Elon Musk reaffirmed his support for the German AfD party, praising their stance on dropping the Euro currency and halting climate action. Israeli forces have continued destroying Palestinian homes in the West Bank and helping settlers destroy homes and businesses. A US based organization has formally asked the International Criminal Court to investigate Blinken, Austen, and Biden for complying with war crimes. From JAPAN - At the devastated Fukushima nuclear power plant, the press saw the first gram of a retrieved radioactive sample- 880 tons of the material are yet to be removed 11 years after the accident. An update on Nippon Steels attempt to buy US Steel. The Israeli military has deployed tanks in the West Bank for the first time in 20 years. A group of atomic bomb survivors lodged a protest for the government skipping a key international meeting on banning nuclear arms. 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 to re-invent socialism. It can't be the kind of socialism that we saw in the Soviet Union, but it will emerge as we develop new systems that are built on cooperation, not competition." -- Hugo Chavez Dan Roberts Shortwave Report- www.outfarpress.com YouthSpeaksOut!- www.youthspeaksout.net
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  • The Shortwave Report February 21, 2025

    The Shortwave Report February 21, 2025
    Feb 20 2025

    This week's edition begins with JD Vance delivering the Trump Doctrine to the Munich Security Conference, Human Rights Watch calls on world leaders to prevent ethnic cleansing and land theft in Gaza, international press reviews on the various US/Russia/Europe/Ukraine conferences, and Israel is accepting bids to build hundreds of new illegal homes in the West Bank.

    This week's show features stories from Radio Deutsche-Welle, France 24, and Radio Havana Cuba. http://youthspeaksout.net/swr250221.mp3 (29:00) From GERMANY- US VP JD Vance spoke to the audience at the Munich Security Conference- European politicians were offended being lectured on democracy and migration policies. The managing director of the German Marshall Plan compares the US Europe relationship to George Bush Jrs invasion of Iraq. An interview with Tirana Hassan Executive Director of Human Rights Watch on the need for world leaders to step up and confront the US on international law regarding the proposed ethnic cleansing and redevelopment of Gaza. From FRANCE- Once again I believe one of the best ways to understand international perspectives is from press reviews, and France 24 delivers the best range. In the past week the declarations and actions of Trump regarding the Russia Ukraine war has placed Europe on alert. We will hear excerpts from the press beginning Friday February 14th to Thursday the 20th. Sidelining Zelensky and Europe in the talks is a serious concern, as is European reliance on the US military. UK PM Starmer mentioned sending troops to Ukraine which created another fury. Having talks in Saudi Arabia was also controversial. France held 2 emergency summits to discuss the situations. Trump calling Zelensky a dictator furthered the US Europe divide. From CUBA- Israeli authorities issued a call for bids to build hundreds of new illegal houses in the West Bank. Israel missed the deadline for withdrawal from Lebanon for a second time, leading Hezbollah to call it an occupation. 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 "Despite the well-deserved criticism, controlling public opinion became a central element in all future war planning." -- Oliver Stone Dan Roberts Shortwave Report- www.outfarpress.com YouthSpeaksOut!- www.youthspeaksout.net
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  • The Shortwave Report February 14, 2025

    The Shortwave Report February 14, 2025
    Feb 13 2025

    This week's show starts with how the world sees Trump's new tariffs, 20,000 Palestinians displaced in West Bank, no discussion of climate change in German general election, and Europeans reject Tesla cars.

    This week's show features stories from NHK Japan, Radio Havana Cuba, Radio Deutsche-Welle, and France 24. http://youthspeaksout.net/swr250214.mp3 (29:00) From JAPAN- The Japanese government was shocked by the new 25% tariff on imported steel and aluminum- EU members say they will respond with counter-measures. China was slapped with a separate tariff and is placing tariffs on imported goods from the US in retaliation. Ukraine is taking delivery of fighter jets from France and the Netherlands. The CPJ, the Committee to Protect Journalists, says a record number of journalists were killed last year with 85 murdered by Israel. From CUBA- The Venezuelan government says that leaders of the extreme far right who fled to the US had US support to steal billions of dollars of mostly funds from the USAID. 20,000 more Palestinians have been displaced in the occupied West Bank. Haaratz, an Israeli newspaper, reports that IDF soldiers have been given a shoot first strategy in the occupied West Bank. From GERMANY- In the final days before Germany has a general election, there is a complete absence of discussion about climate change among the candidates. From FRANCE- The environmental cost of AI is very high. Tesla car sales have plummeted in Europe in response to Elon Musks political activities. The leaders of European far right political parties had a summit in Madrid behind the slogan Make Europe Great Again. 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 "What makes us feel pessimistic about the world, ultimately, is the way the media encourage us to believe that our fate hangs on the every move of the promise-breaking, terminally disappointing Teflon liars in Washington. " -- Matt Taibbi Dan Roberts Shortwave Report- www.outfarpress.com YouthSpeaksOut!- www.youthspeaksout.net
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