Digging into the cheezy vault of past music offerings once again, we present songs that start with "W". Is it wrong? we don 't think so, as we feel for our hosts it's the wright thing to do this week.

The full truth about Rwanda war/genocide needs to be told.

Denise, Johnny and Jay discuss the 'Higher Power' concept and how it relates to their recovery programs.

Trump’s Authoritarian Onslaught Designed to Overwhelm a Nation that Rejects His Tyranny; Trump EPA Repeals Regulations Limiting Planet-Warming Emissions from Coal & Gas-Fired Power Plants; AI Potential Danger Provokes Calls for Development Slow Down, Regulation.

From the Vault, a 2021 interview with Int'l Emergency Committee to Free Iran's Political Prisoners: Larry Everest, & Mariam Claren, daughter of now-former political prisoner Nahid Taghavi. From Heroism for our times, Free Iran's Political Prisoners Now: Raymond Lotta, NYC Revolution Books & advocate for the new communism of Bob Avakian. Bob Avakian, Wars of Empire, Armies of Occupation & Crimes Against Humanity, from “Why We Need an Actual Revolution, and How We Can Really Make Revolution.”

In 1968, one mother’s public support for her gay son helped inspire the founding of PFLAG — Parents, Families, and Friends of Lesbians and Gays. Today, PFLAG has hundreds of U.S. chapters and an international network connecting families, friends, and allies for support, education, and advocacy. PFLAG Los Angeles Vice President Anthony Eftimeo speaks with This Way Out’s Lucia Chappelle about what meaningful allyship looks like and how allies can help LGBTQ+ people and their families thrive. In the news this week, Turkish activists take to the streets as the right-wing government’s anti-queer raids and arrests escalate, but the formerly right-wing Hungarian government will scrap its “no promo homo” law. Fiji sees a spike in HIV infections. There’ll be no gender-affirming care for trans youth in North Dakota, but the city of Seattle, Washington expands civil protections with the times.

This week we celebrate brand new Bluegrass Music! The Appalachian Bluegrass Music Hour with Danny Hensley. A weekly program featuring the latest in Bluegrass Music track distribution by record labels such as Pinecastle, Billy Blue, Compass, Mountain Home Music, Mountain Fever Records, Turnberry Records, Sound Biscuit, Gravy Records, Sugar Hill, Rebel Records, Rounder Records and music distribution sources such as Get it Played and Airplay Direct.

The east coast of Africa endured British slave trading long after the transAtlantic slave trade ended. Linda Shuma had an ancestor who was released to Freretown in Mombasa. She is seeking more information about his origin and also hoping Kenya's government will recognize descendants of slaves as an ethnic group with similar status to indigenous tribes.

IF YOU AIR THE SHOW PLEASE SEND ME AN EMAIL TO LET ME KNOW! EVERGREEN. Contact: sean@armedia.ca Trip Hop Radio is a sonic escape into a world of dreamy beats and introspective melodies, featuring an eclectic blend of trip hop, chillout, and downtempo grooves. Updated weekly. TRACKLIST 01. Astrocolor - Tokyo Metro (Righteous Ranbows of Togetherness Remix) 02. Lola Leon - Gionvanni's Room 03. Pugilist - Alignment 04. Austra - Beyond A Mortal 05. Eric Hilton - Present Past and Future 06. Elza - Stay with Me 07. Kazam - Swag On 08. laika - Almost Sleeping 09. Kid Loco - A grand Love Theme 10. Le Peuple de L'Herbe - Ph Theme 11. Kruder & Dormeister - Black Baby 12. Ancient Astronauts - Robots Are Taking Over 13. Hooverphonic - Mad About You

IF YOU AIR THE SHOW PLEASE SEND ME AN EMAIL TO LET ME KNOW! EVERGREEN. Contact: sean@armedia.ca The Mix Sessions is a journey through hypnotic rhythms and soulful deep house groove. Featuring slush, atmospheric textures. TRACKLIST 01. Jon Dixon, L'Renee - Feel Your Touch 02. Vincent Caira, Brock Edwards - Hold It Down 03. Sean Savage - Gordon Baker Rd 04. KVRVBO - Searching For Your Light 05. The DC - Playin' the Fool (The DC Remix) 06. Hercules & Love Affair, ANOHNI, Seth Troxler - One (Seth Troxler Remix) 07. Kapote, Kosmo Kint, Coeo - Strangers (Coeo House Mix) 08. Rampa, chuala, Keinemusik - Les Gout 09. Nick Holder - Time (Wahoo Vocal Mix) 10. Jesse Maas, Garrett David - Be My Everything (Garrett David Remix)

Indigenous in Music with Larry K and Gladwyn Badger (Surf, Rock) Your tuned into Indigenous in Music with Larry K! Today we're honored to welcome Gladwyn Badger, a Nehiyaw (Cree) guitarist, composer, and recording artist from Sturgeon Lake Cree Nation in Treaty 8 Territory. Gladwyn has carved out a remarkable place in Indigenous music with his cinematic blend of surf rock, jazz, rockabilly, and spaghetti western influences. His latest single, "Rack 'Em Up," is out now, and we're excited to talk about the music, the inspiration, and the journey behind it. Gladwyn is currently featured in our current issue of the SAY Magazine. Come read all about her at our place on the web at www.indigenousinmusicandarts.org/past-shows/gladwyn-badger Enjoy music from Gladwyn Badger, Mezcaltones, Street Pharmacy, The Johnnys, Stevie Salas, Silla, Kevin Qamaniq-Mason, Ozomatli, Melody McArthur, Bryce Morin, Toko Tasi, Los Destelloss, Donita Large, Crystal Shawanda, Brunstick, Carsen Gray, Bobbi-Jo Starr, Elaine Jakesta, Kaeley Jade, G Precious, Fedarro, Brandis Knudsen, Linda McKenzie, Tracy Lee Nelson, Robbie Robertson, western medicine show, Thea Hopkins, W.T. Goodspirit, One Way Sky, Azucar Moreno and much more. Visit us at www.indigenousinmusicandarts.org to explore our programs, celebrate culture, and connect with powerful voices shaping our communities. Step inside our new Indigenous in Music Directory and meet the incredible Artists and Entrepreneurs who are making an impact today in the music industry.

Two guests, a climate scientist and a climate prisoner. Still on Parole for just talking about a protest, UK Co-Founder of Extinction Rebellion Roger Hallam joins us. Ironically his two latest books argue against any violence in the climate movement. As promised for listeners hit by extreme rains, world-recognized expert Dr. Hayley Fowler, Newcastle University, explains the latest on hard rains and flash floods on a warming planet.

1. Stunt Driver - Golden Selection (Moka Only, Birdapres and K-Rec) 2. Daydream 2 Much - Moka Only 3. Untold - Mathematik & Lex (de Kalhex) 4. Savage Souls - Que Rock feat. Saukrates 5. God Given - Apollo Brown & Skyzoo 6. Da Family - MotionPlus & A-F-R-O 7. Two King - The Troubles feat. Slvrbck Lauren, Finale and DJ Rugged One 8. The Chief's Kiss - Fel Sweetenberg feat. DJ Djaz 9. Ween Pt. 2 - jōshy & Christoph feat. Kemp 10. Ain't Got Respect No More - Es & Nec Nymbl 11. Back in the Dayz - Stylistic Murder feat. Cam One, Masta Ace and DJ Danetic 12. Deep Forest - Emapea & Beat Catz 13. Radiant - KLIM 14. Watch It Go Down - Fresh Daily 15. Another Day - Awon, Confidence and J Ferra 16. Live Enormous - Thought Provokah 17. Summer in the City - BlackSmith Sundays & Jah Freedom 18. Umpire - Maspyke 19. 4EVA Chemicals - 4-IZE 20. Super Greg - Dookie Bros. 21. Water and Earth - Mighty Delrokz

The Appalachian Sunday Morning is a two hour all Southern Gospel & Bluegrass Gospel Music Radio program with radio station & program host Danny Hensley. The program is recorded live each Sunday morning while being broadcast on 91.7 FM Community radio, streamed through our radio station APP and streamed world wide on www.sbbradio.org. This program is uploaded to SoundCloud, radio4all, Podbean and iTunes

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

A musical smorgasbord awaits you on Backbeat this week; cultures, styles and languages all mixed up to create an audio delight. We've got French Hawaiian, Creole Dixieland and African jive mixed in with blues from Roosevelt Sykes, doo wop born on a Brooklyn Street corner, jazzy blues from the under-appreciated Una Mae Carlisle and some lively 1950s and '60s hits. Just what you've come to expect.

Today we open a chapter of American politics that is often whispered about, rarely confronted, and almost never acknowledged openly. It is the story of how a foreign policy lobby — powerful, organized, well funded, and deeply embedded in Washington — has shaped the direction of the United States for decades. It is the story of how the Israel lobby became one of the most influential political forces in America, capable of steering debates, silencing dissent, and defining what can and cannot be said in the halls of power. This is not a story about individuals. It is a story about a system. A network of think tanks, advocacy groups, donors, media relationships, and political pressure that has woven itself into the fabric of U.S. policymaking. A system that ensures military aid flows without question, diplomatic cover is provided without pause, and political loyalty is rewarded without hesitation. A system that has convinced Congress that supporting Israel is not a foreign policy choice, but a political necessity. For decades, lawmakers have learned that criticizing Israeli policy carries consequences. Careers stall. Committees are lost. Donors disappear. Media narratives shift. And so, silence becomes the safest path. Compliance becomes the easiest path. And unconditional support becomes the expected path. The result is a foreign policy that often reflects the priorities of the lobby more than the interests of the American public. This influence is not subtle. It is visible in the billions of dollars in military aid approved every year. It is visible in the diplomatic protection offered at the United Nations. It is visible in the way presidential candidates speak about Israel with identical language, as if reading from the same script. It is visible in the way journalists, academics, and analysts are pressured, attacked, or marginalized when they challenge the narrative. And it is visible in the wars America enters, the alliances it chooses, and the crises it escalates. From the Middle East to the Persian Gulf, from Iran to Lebanon, from Gaza to the West Bank, U.S. policy often mirrors the strategic priorities of Israel more closely than the strategic interests of the United States. Today, we revisit this story not to provoke, not to generalize, and not to target any community. We revisit it to understand how power works. How influence is built. How narratives are shaped. And how a lobby became strong enough to guide the foreign policy of a superpower. Because understanding the Israel lobby is not about blame. It is about clarity. It is about recognizing the forces that shape America’s decisions abroad and the silence that surrounds them at home. It is about asking who benefits, who pays the price, and who decides the direction of a nation that claims to act in the name of democracy. And today, we begin that conversation. If you have thoughts, I want to hear them. Email me at TWIPpodcasts@gmail.com and tell me how you see it. This is This Week in Palestine.