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Thursday Dec 29, 2022
Thursday Dec 29, 2022
This week's show begins with several reports on the global climate in 2022, Taiwan and Japan step up war preparations, Amazon basin deforestation rates doubled under Bolsonaro, and a UK reporter who has been stationed in eastern Ukraine. This week's show features stories from Radio Deutsche-Welle, NHK JAPAN, Radio Havana Cuba, and George Galloway's Mother Of All Talk Shows.
http://youthspeaksout.net/swr221230.mp3 (29:00)
From GERMANY- 2022 was a year where extreme weather events became quite common, right up to the devastating blizzard in North America- but can the deadly snowstorm be attributed to the climate change caused by human activity? The EU has imposed a windfall tax on oil companies for excess profits, and now Exxon is suing the EU to avoid the tax. Spain passed a 10 billion Euro economic aid package to help ordinary citizens struggling under inflation.
From JAPAN- Taiwan is stepping up its military affiliation with Japan, extending its mandatory conscription to a year, and accepted $10 billion in US military assistance over the next 5 years. China announced new military drills to express dissatisfaction with US interference in Taiwan. South Korea says drones from the North entered their airspace. 3 Russian military personnel died from Ukrainian drones on a Russian airbase 500 km from the border of eastern Ukraine. China will lessen some travel restrictions under a new Covid policy.
From CUBA- Deforestation in the Amazon basin nearly doubled under President Bolsonaro, mostly on indigenous lands. A London based Christian organization calculated the cost of disasters caused by human effects on the climate in 2022. Syrian government troops confronted a US military convoy that has recently protected 95 oil tankers stealing oil into Iraq.
From GEORGE GALLOWAY- Johnny Miller is a UK reporter who has been living in eastern Ukraine. He says that Ukraine forces are killing Ukrainian civilians in that region and it is not reported- he quotes Noam Chomsky and John Pilger who say that there is more propaganda in this war than any other modern conflict.
"War itself is, of course, a form of madness. It is hardly a civilized pursuit. It is amazing how we spend so much time inventing devices to kill each other and so little time working on how to achieve peace."
--Walter Cronkite
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Thursday Dec 22, 2022
Thursday Dec 22, 2022
This week's show begins with the conclusion of the Biodiversity Summit and indigenous peoples, Japan continues to move away from its pacifist constitution, updates on Peru and a "no-nonsense" UN Climate Summit next September, and a Dutch apology for slavery is not enough.This week's show features stories from France 24, NHK JAPAN, Radio Havana Cuba, and Radio Deutsche-Welle.
http://youthspeaksout.net/swr221223.mp3 (29:00)
From FRANCE- The UN COP 15 Biodiversity Summit in Montreal concluded with an agreement to protect 30% of the planet by 2030 was applauded and criticized. A conservation researcher says that the rights of the indigenous peoples of the world as caretakers of their own lands were not protected. Many of those lands are being mined, deforested, or have become biofuel plantations. Benjamin Netanyahu has announced a coalition that critics call the most far-right government in the country's history.
From JAPAN- A report on how Japan is moving away from its pacifist constitution. North Korea denounced the Japanese move to potentially launch pre-emptive strikes against other countries. A high court in Britain has ruled that the plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda is lawful.
From CUBA- Bolivian President Arce met with a Wikileaks delegation and supported the freedom and withdrawal of charges against Julian Assange. In Peru the military and police have killed 24 civilians demanding general elections and the freeing of former President Castillo. Relatives of the 24 victims marched with their coffins to town squares calling for the resignation of Dina Boluarte and new elections. Mexico granted political asylum to the family of Pedro Castillo. UN Secretary general Guterres announced a no-nonsense climate in September 2023, because governments have failed to bring down emissions.
From GERMANY- The Dutch Prime Minister apologized for his country's role in slavery, admitting it was a crime against humanity. A campaigner from St. Martin, a former Dutch colony in the Caribbean Sea, explains why she rejects the apology.
"Nature shrinks as capital grows. The growth of the market cannot solve the very crisis it creates."
--Vandana Shiva
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Saturday Dec 17, 2022
Saturday Dec 17, 2022
This week's show begins with several reports about the crisis in Peru, NHS nurses go on strike in the UK, Scott Ritter (WMD in Iraq) on weapons being given to Ukraine, and the European Union has faced many struggles in 2022.
This week's show features stories from Radio Havana Cuba, France 24, George Galloway, and Radio Deutsche-Welle.
http://youthspeaksout.net/swr221216.mp3 (29:00)
From CUBA- Many citizens in Peru are on the streets calling for the closure of Congress and the resignation of Dina Boluarte, who became president after the impeachment and imprisonment of Pedro Castillo- the leftist president had attempted to dissolve Congress which had blocked every attempt he made to enact his election promises. The governments of Mexico, Colombia, and Argentina have called for respect of the will of the people. A Viewpoint on the corporate press reporting of Peru in the industrialized North. Demonstrations are taking place in Montreal where the UN Biodiversity Summit is being held.
From FRANCE- A report from London where NHS nurses have gone on strike for the first time, while many other unions are also stopped working. The US is finalizing a plan to send Patriot missiles to Ukraine.
From GEORGE GALLOWAY- George speaks with Scott Ritter, former US Marine Intelligence officer and United Nations weapons inspector who warned Congress that there were no WMDs in Iraq. He talks about US and NATO weapons sent to Ukraine to fight Russia- NATO countries have depleted their defense stocks, and criminal elements in the Ukrainian military have been selling many deadly armaments to terrorists in other countries.
From GERMANY- Polls show that only 40% of Europeans are in favor of continuing financial support for Ukraine’s military efforts. The European Union has faced many crises in 2022 and a corruption scandal in the European Parliament has led to serious reflection by EU leaders.
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Friday Dec 09, 2022
Friday Dec 09, 2022
This week's show begins with a report from the UN Biodiversity Summit, leftist Peruvian President Pedro Castillo gets ousted and charged with rebellion, 50% of all arms sold on the planet are from the US, war drums continue in the Indo-Pacific region, and Australian PM Albanese pleads for the US to release Julian Assange.
This week's show features stories from France 24, Radio Deutsche-Welle, NHK World Radio Japan, and Radio Havana Cuba.
http://youthspeaksout.net/swr221209.mp3 (29:00)
From FRANCE- Montreal is hosting the UN COP 15 Biodiversity Summit, with governments from around the globe to agree on a new set of goals for nature over the next decade- over a million animals and plants face extinction as a result of human activity.
From GERMANY- In Germany dozens were arrested in raids across the country, believed to be members of a far-right movement, the Reich Citizens, accused of plotting to overthrow the government. Pedro Castillo, Leftist Peruvian president, was arrested on charges of rebellion and conspiracy, after being ousted by Congress. Israeli troops killed 3 Palestinians suspected of being terrorists. 2021 global arms sales reached $592 billion, with $300 billion to the US, $100 billion to China, and $17 billion to Russia.
From JAPAN- The Japanese government has agreed again to increase spending on defense, this time by 50% over the next five years. The US and Australian governments pledged to increase military spending and US troop presence in the Indo-Pacific region. Russian president Putin says that there nuclear weapons are strictly for defense, and then criticized the US for its large number of nuclear weapons located in Europe- Ukraine denies drone missile attacks far across the border into Russia. South Korean and US forces have continued launching missiles at border units into the buffer zone, which the North Koreans responded to with 130 missiles. Lawmakers in Indonesia have approved a criminal code banning sex outside of marriage and unmarried couples living together.
From CUBA- Australian PM Albanese has been attempting to get the US to drop espionage charges filed against Julian Assange. There were large protests in Italy against inflation and the shipping of weapons and money to Ukraine. The US celebrated its latest stealth bomber, the B21, capable of delivering nuclear weapons with or without a crew on board- the Air Force plans to buy 100 B21s for $700 million per plane.¡FurthuR! Dan Roberts
"Our number one enemy is ignorance. And I believe that is the number one enemy for everyone- not understanding what is actually going on in the world."
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Friday Dec 02, 2022
Friday Dec 02, 2022
This week's edition begins with 5 leading global media sources calling for the freeing of Julian Assange, why does liquified gas cost 5 times as much in europe as here, an international summit to reduce the use of plastic, and protests and nuclear weapons in Asia. This week's show features stories from Radio Havana Cuba, France 24, Radio Deutsche-Welle, and NHK World Radio Japan.
http://youthspeaksout.net/swr221202.mp3 (29:00)
From CUBA- 5 leading global media organizations urged that the US end the prosecution of Julian Assange- the publications include the NYT, the Guardian, Le Monde, Der Spiegel, and El Pais published a joint letter insisting that the survival of a free press in a democratic future is at stake. A second partial agreement was signed in Mexico that will allow some of the US seized Venezuelan money to be used for relief and education in Venezuela at the discretion of a UN group.
From FRANCE-- French President Macron is meeting with Joe Biden as I produce this show- one of the topics will be how liquified gas shipped from the US to Europe has a 500% increase in price by the time it reaches consumers over there. European nations are also disturbed by the subsidies Biden proposed for electric vehicles only if they are made in the US, which is not allowed by the WTO.
From GERMANY- Delegates from around the world are meeting in Uruguay to create an internationally binding treaty to drastically reduce the use of plastic, which has direct damage to the environment as well as contributing to greenhouse gas emissions. Sergei Lavrov, the Russian Foreign Minister, was banned from a summit in Poland of the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE)- Lavrov gave a press conference but no international broadcasters allowed in the US carried his criticisms. Following local elections, the Taiwanese President resigned as leader of her political party.
From JAPAN- Several reports on the protests in China over Covid lockdowns, and the easing of restrictions. US officials are upset by an increase in Chinese nuclear weapon development. Canada revealed new security investments in the Indo-Pacific region. Russia and the US delayed talks on nuclear arms reduction. There is an international conference on bioweapons underway in Switzerland.
Thursday Nov 24, 2022
Thursday Nov 24, 2022
This week's show includes several reports on the outcomes at the UN Climate Change Conference, COP 27, the US is assisting Japanese military forces with missiles as the Philippines agree to allow more US military bases to be built in their country, no one has ever been charged for the 2019 massacres in Bolivia, and the UK Supreme Court rules that Scotland cannot have an independence referendum.
This week's show features stories from Radio Deutsche-Welle, NHK World Radio Japan, Radio Havana Cuba, and France 24.
http://youthspeaksout.net/swr221125.mp3 (29:00)
From GERMANY- At the UN Climate Conference, or COP 27, a deal was reached to create a fund to help developing countries with the devastating effects of climate change, mainly caused by richer nations- the details of who will pay and how much have not been established. And there was almost no progress on reducing carbon or the phasing out of fossil fuels. The deadly crackdown on protests in Iran is getting attention from the UN.
From JAPAN-- Japanese Defense forces launched a new interceptor missile from off the coast of Hawaii on Monday. US VP Harris and Philippine President Marcos discussed adding 5 US military bases in the country, despite the Philippine constitution banning foreign bases. The UN Security Council discussed the latest North Korean intercontinental missile launch- North Korea says it is a response to increased US sanctions and military activity in the area. In Taiwan significant local elections are being held this Saturday.
From CUBA- Brazilian President-elect Lule da Silva visited Portugal and warned that Bolsonaro's right-wing supporters remain a threat to peace. Three years ago there were massacres in Bolivia following a coup that ousted Evo Morales- it was led by Jeanine Anez and there have been no charges brought forward for the murders.
From FRANCE- Hebe de Bonafini, one of the founders of Mothers of The Plaza de Mayo in Argentina passed away this week. The UK Supreme Court ruled that the people of Scotland cannot hold a referendum on independence. In Brazil Bolsonaro was rejected in his that election results be in validated.
"For more than 70 years, the United States convinced much of the world that it somehow needed the United States to save it from communist darkness. 'Just buy our weapons,' said Washington, 'let our military and our corporations roam freely across your land, and give us veto power over who your leaders will be, and we'll protect you.'"
--William Blum, "Rogue State"
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Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
This week's show has several interviews and reports from the UN Climate Change Conference, many worries about fossil fuel development in Africa, testing the release of radioactive waste water from Fukushima into the Pacific Ocean, and press reviews on 8 billion humans and Presidents Biden and Xi. Featuring stories from Radio Deutsche-Welle, Radio Havana Cuba, NHK World Radio Japan, and France 24.
http://youthspeaksout.net/swr221118.mp3 (29:00)
From GERMANY- An interview with Luisa Neubauer, a leader in the German Fridays For Future movement. She is in Egypt at the UN Climate Change Conference, COP 27, and discusses what she sees as the needs and goals of the summit, leaders of the global north are undermining their own promises, and if she thinks that confrontational actions aid or set back the movement.
From CUBA-- More than 600 delegates to COP 27 are affiliated with the fossil fuel industry, who are pushing for new oil and gas development on the African continent. Europe is looking at replacing Russian gas and oil supplies with rapid development in Africa, claiming the goal is to aid the impoverished people in the region. US occupation forces in Syria with Kurdish allies have reportedly looted another 94 tankers of oil and wheat, illegally transporting them to US bases in Iraq. Iran is assisting Venezuela in repairing its oil refineries and supplying fuel and tankers for exporting its crude oil.
From JAPAN- At the G20 summit in Bali Joe Biden had a meeting with Chinese President Xi, finding ways to get their relationship back on track. Experts from the IAEA are inspecting a planned release into the Pacific Ocean of radioactively contaminated water from the Fukushima nuclear power plant. The head of NATO says that the missile that killed two people in Poland was likely fired by Ukraine, but placed the blame on Russia.
From FRANCE- Coca-Cola retained its title as the worst plastic polluter of the year, while being an official sponsor of COP 27. Then press reviews on the world human population reaching an estimated 8 billion, and the meeting of Presidents Biden and Xi at the G20 summit in Bali.
"I wouldn't go to war, as I have done, to protect some lousy investment of the bankers. There are only two things we should fight for. One is the defense of our homes and the other is the Bill of Rights. War for any other reason is simply a racket."
--Major General Smedley Butler USMC, 1933
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Friday Nov 11, 2022
Friday Nov 11, 2022
This week's show starts with various reports about COP 27, the impact of war on climate change, a proposal from Venezuela to reverse the damage to the Amazon rainforest, and the US and South Korea continue war games. This week's show features stories from France 24, Radio Deutsche-Welle, Radio Havana Cuba, and NHK World Radio Japan.
http://youthspeaksout.net/swr221111.mp3 (29:00)
From FRANCE- The UN Conference on Climate Change, COP 27, was a major topic in the international press. There were several days with speeches by world leaders- notably discussed was the drought in East Africa, the rising sea levels affecting small island nations, and reparation for loss and damage for countries that pollute very little. The Middle East has seen temperatures rising twice as fast as the rest of the world. Then a press review from Ukraine on the climate impact of war and military operations.
From GERMANY-- The World Meteorological Organization published its annual report showing that the past 8 years have been the warmest on record, driven by record levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.
From CUBA- Venezuelan President Maduro has proposed to Colombia and Brazil a South American summit for the defense of the Amazon, to try to reverse the intense destruction of the past few years. At the COP 27 summit Maduro said that there needed to be a change in the consumerist model which has evolved climate change into the possible collapse of the entire ecosystem. African leaders pointed out that they are unable to afford the cost of adapting to the impact of the climate crisis. A group of small island nations has joined a call for a windfall tax on oil companies to compensate for induced natural disasters. Just Stop Oil protestors in England have been stopping traffic around London. The Iranian President addressed Joe Biden's comment on the need to free the country. The UN General Assembly again voted to end the US blockade of Cuba.
From JAPAN- New Covid cases are rising sharply in Japan. North Korea slammed South Korea for this week's joint military operation with the US, saying it is a preparation for invasion. Several Japanese corporations have begun trials at thermal power plants using ammonia which does not emit carbon dioxide.
"Look around. Oil companies guzzle down the billions in profits. Billionaires pay a lower tax rate than their secretaries, and Wall Street CEOs, the same ones the direct our economy and destroyed millions of jobs still strut around Congress, no shame, demanding favors, and acting like we should thank them. Does anyone here have a problem with that?"
--Elizabeth Warren 2015
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Friday Nov 04, 2022
Friday Nov 04, 2022
This week's edition starts with press reviews from Brazil on the election, Netanyahu's reelection in Israel, missiles and war games across the Koreas, and a Pakistani businessman is released from Guantanamo after 20 years without ever being charged. With reports from France, Germany, Japan and Cuba.
From FRANCE- Press reviews from Brazil on the election of Lula da Silva in Brazil. Pro-Bolsonaro truck drivers shut down roads in many parts of Brazil. A press review on the critical election in Israel, which as of this moment has been won by Netanyahu. Press on the UN Climate Conference in Egypt, COP 27, which begins this weekend.
From GERMANY-- Palestinian leaders voiced concern that the return of Netanyahu could escalate conflict in the region. Students in Iran continue to protest against the Islamic Republic despite warnings. The Arab League is meeting for the first time in 3 years. Police in Brazil used tear gas to disperse pro-Bolsonaro protests. The UN Security Council denied a Russian call to investigate allegations that the US is developing biological weapons in Ukraine. The UN says glaciers in Yosemite and Yellowstone will disappear by 2050 due to global warming. Climate protestors are driven to daily civil disobedience until governments put the environment at the top of their agenda. South Korea and the US have agreed to extend the joint military drills which North Korea is launching missiles in protest of
From JAPAN- In South Korea over 150 people were crushed to death at a crowded street party in Seoul. Then several reports on the increasingly dangerous military actions in the Koreas- the week began with the North warning the South and the US to cease their joint military drills. The South joined in launching missiles and the US announced an extension of the military drills.
From CUBA- After 20 years without being charged, a Pakistani businessman has been released from Guantanamo Bay prison. The European Parliament has banned the sale of gasoline and diesel cars and vans by 2035. 5 former European Foreign ministers published an open letter accusing Israeli policies against Palestinians as a crime of apartheid- the UN says it will investigate the charges.
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"You're either part of the solution or part of the problem."
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Friday Oct 28, 2022
Friday Oct 28, 2022
This week's show begins with press reviews on the inauguration of the first female Italian Prime Minister, several reports about the upcoming UN Climate Change Conference and renewable energy, Greta Thunberg's new book, the upcoming Brazilian presidential election, and George Galloway and Ken Livingstone on NATO and the new Prime Minister of the UK. This week's show features stories from France 24, Radio Deutsche-Welle, Radio Havana Cuba, and George Galloway.
http://youthspeaksout.net/swr221028.mp3 (29:00)
From FRANCE- Press reviews on the inauguration of the new Prime Minister of Italy, Giorgia Meloni, the first female leader of the country. The Lancet, a British medical journal, focused on the health effects of climate change and the use of fossil fuels. Then several press reviews that cover the Lancet report as well as the publication of the Climate Book by Greta Thunberg and other leading climate activists.
From GERMANY-- In a week the 27th UN Climate Change Conference, COP 27, will open in Egypt- a new UN report points out that the world's current climate pledges will not limit the global temperatures as agreed at the 2015 Paris Climate Conference. The International Energy Agency, the IEA, says global emissions should peak by 2025 with strong development of renewable energy sources, spurned on by rising prices for fossil fuels- a German analyst discusses how big a change needs to occur by 2030 and that more nuclear power plants will not be part of the solution.
From CUBA- The Colombian Senate has approved parts of a bill by President Gustavo Petro that intends to create a total peace policy in the country. Amnesty International has called on the International Criminal Court, the ICC, to investigate possible war crimes during Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip in August. The state of New Jersey is suing 5 oil and gas companies and a lobbying group for lying about harm caused by fossil fuels. A Viewpoint on this Sunday's Presidential election in Brazil.
From GEORGE GALLOWAY- George Galloway's Mother of All Talk Shows. First, former London Mayor Ken Livingstone gives his opinion of the creation and purpose of NATO and who it serves. Then George sarcastically expresses his congratulations to the new Prime Minister of the UK, Rishi Sunak.
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