Episodes

  • The Shortwave Report October 10, 2025

    The Shortwave Report October 10, 2025
    Oct 9 2025

    This week's show begins with press reviews on October 7th, the political crisis in France, and Trump's dream of a Nobel Peace prize; Venezuela prevents a false flag operation against the US embassy in Caracas, the Global flotilla captured in international waters and massive protests followed, and the UK cracks down even farther on protests. This week's show features stories from France 24, Radio Deutsche-Welle, Radio Havana Cuba.

    http://youthspeaksout.net/swr251010.mp3 (29:00) From FRANCE- Tuesday was October 7th and there were commemorations in the Israeli press as well as the international papers. In France the President, currently Macron, appoints the Prime Minister- a month ago Sebastian Lecornu was given the position, after 2 others had failed in the last 12 months, and now he has resigned- this had led to calls for Macron to call snap elections or resign- this is a political crisis talked about in the second press review. Then following Trumps apparently successful first phase of a peace deal in Palestine, the press speculated on whether he would see his dream of a Nobel Peace prize come to pass. In Venezuela there have been large protests against the US military assassinations of boats allegedly transporting drugs in the Caribbean- and President Maduro claimed to have prevented a false flag operation on the US Embassy in Caracas. An interview with Phil Gunson of the International Crisis Group on the conflict between the US and Venezuela. From GERMANY- On Friday all the boats in the Global Sumud Flotilla had been captured by Israeli troops in international waters and the crews taken to prisons in Israel. Many countries represented in the 450 crew members have objected to the Israeli action, and massive protests took place around the world. An interview with journalist and Cambridge lecturer Alina Trabattoni about the protests in Italy, calling for government action to declare Palestinian statehood and charges of genocide against Israel. From CUBA- The UK has announced plans to crackdown even further on protests- another 500 were arrested on terrorism charges on Saturday for carrying signs saying they support Palestine Action. 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 "Satire died the day Henry Kissinger was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize, and it died a second time the day that Tony Blair was appointed Special Envoy for the Middle East." --Ken Loach Dan Roberts Shortwave Report- www.outfarpress.com YouthSpeaksOut!- www.youthspeaksout.net
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  • The Shortwave Report October 3, 2025

    The Shortwave Report October 3, 2025
    Oct 2 2025

    This week's show begins with a comparison of "free speech" between the US and France, a Palestinian Policy Maker on the proposed peace plan, much of the Sumud Flotilla is taken over by the Israeli military and much protest in Italy among other countries, and Trump says he will bail out Argentina.

    This week's show features stories from France 24, Radio Deutsche-Welle, Radio Havana Cuba. http://youthspeaksout.net/swr251003.mp3 (29:00) From FRANCE- Recently I found myself saying that only the US has free speech and then wondering what that actually meant. So here is a conversation about the history of free speech in France, including the story of the satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo. In 2015 there were deadly attacks on the staff for publishing caricatures of the Prophet Mohammed. And people in many countries defended the magazine by saying Je Suis Charlie. The US has given Hamas an ultimatum 21 point peace plan that must be accepted in 3 or 4 days. An interview with Fathi Nimer in Ramallah,, a Policy Fellow at the al-Shabaka think tank. He discusses how the proposed peace plan is being viewed in Palestine and what might happen if an agreement is reached or rejected. From GERMANY- As of today, Thursday, Israeli military forces had intercepted dozens of boats that are part of a relief flotilla headed to Gaza. Around 500 people were aboard 40 vessels, and those on the captured boats were taken ashore. Italy had sent a naval warship to protect the passengers but backed off before the Israeli soldiers removed the crews with automatic weapons. Italy had mass demonstrations supporting the flotilla for a week before the seizure, and that night tens of thousands flooded the streets in protest across the country. An interview with journalist and Cambridge lecturer Alina Trabattoni . From CUBA- Trump is negotiating a $20 billion bailout for Argentina. Widespread sanctions were reinstated against Iran at the UN security Council. The Israeli military continues to assault the Gaza Strip while 453 Palestinians have starved to death. 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 "He who passively accepts evil is as much involved in it as he who helps to perpetuate it. He who accepts evil without protesting against it is really cooperating with it." --Martin Luther King Jr Dan Roberts Shortwave Report- www.outfarpress.com YouthSpeaksOut!- www.youthspeaksout.net

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  • The Shortwave Report September 26,2025

    The Shortwave Report September 26,2025
    Sep 25 2025

    This week's show begins with a youth uprising in the Philippines, several reviews of Trump at the UN, Italy and Spain send naval ships to protect the Gaza flotilla, climate activism currently in Europe, and Colombian president Petro denounces US imperialism.

    This week's show features stories from NHK Japan World, France 24, Radio Deutsche-Welle, Radio Havana Cuba. http://youthspeaksout.net/swr250926.mp3 (29:00) From JAPAN- In the Philippines there have been massive youth protests against government corruption. At a UN climate summit Chinese President Xi announced new targets for cutting greenhouse gas emissions- the US did not take part in the summit. Trump addressed the UN General Assembly for 56 minutes- he was allotted 15 minutes.. From FRANCE- First a brief press review on the speech Trump made at the UN. a press review from the day before on the cancellation of Jimmy Kimmel which was front page news around the world. France, along with 9 other countries added their names to the 147 other countries already recognizing Palestinian statehood- we will hear both French and international press about that. Then a report on the naval ships from both Italy and Spain heading to protect the Gaza Flotilla, which continues to be bombed by drones on their way to deliver emergency aid to Palestine. From GERMANY- A report by Carla Reentsa of Fridays for Future, a German environmental group. She describes the history of the current climate activism, how boycotts and civil disobedience have been joined by public surveys to show politicians that the citizens do care about the degraded climate and want action to be taken. From CUBA- At the UN Colombian President Petro denounced US imperialism including US targeted murders off the coast of Venezuela. The Committee to Protect Journalists reported Israeli airstrikes killed 31 journalists in Yemen. There were massive street protests in Brazil against a congressional bill that would protect lawmakers in coup attempts. 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 "I am I plus my surroundings and if I do not preserve the latter, I do not preserve myself." --Jose Ortega Y Gasset Dan Roberts Shortwave Report- www.outfarpress.com YouthSpeaksOut!- www.youthspeaksout.net
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  • The Shortwave Report September 19, 2025

    The Shortwave Report September 19, 2025
    Sep 18 2025
    This week's show starts with the far-right rally in London with Tommy Robinson and Elon Musk, bombing raids are accelerated in Gaza City, the UN finds overwhelming support for a two-state solution and ceasefire in Palestine, the UN finds genocide by Israel on the Palestinian people, and a new Prime Minister in Nepal. This week's show features stories from Radio Deutsche-Welle, France 24, NHK Japan World, Radio Havana Cuba. http://youthspeaksout.net/swr250919.mp3 (29:00) From GERMANY- Last weekend saw between 100 and 150,000 people gather at a far right rally in London. Tommy Robinson, well-known anti-immigrant leader in the UK, spoke along with Elon Musk who paid to get Robinson released from jail. Musk told the audience that you either fight back or die. DW correspondent Birgit Maass was at the rally. From FRANCE- First a press review from this morning when close to a million are expected to protest government cuts to public spending and politicians. Press reviews as the Israeli military has stepped up its bombing raids on Gaza City and insistence that all Palestinians leave the area at once. There was overwhelming support for a two-state solution and ceasefire at the UN General Assembly. A new UN inquiry found that a genocide is unfolding in Palestine. From JAPAN- The US military has deployed a new mid-range Tomahawk missile system in Japan. An interim government is being formed in Nepal, with Sushila Karki appointed Prime Minister following days of deafly youth protests. As of Tuesday Japanese automakers face a US tariff reduced to 15%. Chinese manufacturers are rapidly expanding electric vehicle production in Brazil and Latin America. Ukraine conducted massive drone attacks against Russia, striking a major petroleum refinery in Leningrad. From CUBA- Israeli PM Netanyahu has approved the expansion of illegal West Bank settlements. The Israeli military raided the home of West Bank filmmaker who won an Oscar for his documentary film No Other Land. Israel killed at least 9 Yemeni journalists last week. UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese said the current Israeli assault on Gaza City is a case of ethnic cleansing. 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 scariest thing for non-Jewish Americans in talking about Palestinian self-determination is the fear of being or sounding anti-Semitic. The people of Israel are suffering, and Jewish people have a long history of oppression. We still have some responsibility for that, but I think it's important to draw a firm distinction between the policies of Israel, as a state, and Jewish people. That's kind of a no-brainer, but there is very strong pressure to conflate the two." --Rachel Corrie Dan Roberts Shortwave Report- www.outfarpress.com YouthSpeaksOut!- www.youthspeaksout.net
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  • The Shortwave Report September 12, 2025

    The Shortwave Report September 12, 2025
    Sep 11 2025

    This week's show begins with overthrowing the Prime Minister of Nepal, several reports on terror charges in the UK for carrying signs, a day of nationwide protests in France called Block Everything, and an update on the 2 bombings of the Freedom Flotilla.

    This week's show features stories from Radio Japan, France 24, and Radio Havana Cuba. http://youthspeaksout.net/swr250912.mp3 (29:00) From JAPAN- Nepal experienced massive and violent protests leading to the Prime Minister quitting- the country remains under military law until Saturday. For 2 years Japan has been releasing treated radioactive waste water into the Pacific Ocean from the Fukushima nuclear power plant which was devastated 14 years ago- they hope to have the water cleared by 2051. BRICS members countries recommitted to multilateralism at a recent virtual summit. Spain announced it will impose an arms embargo and other measures on Israel. From FRANCE- Another 400 UK citizens were arrested and charged with terrorism for carrying signs supporting the group Palestine Action. Then a press review calling France the new Italy for its political instability and soaring debt. The French Prime Minister resigned and Macron picked another conservative. There is a French movement called Block Everything including using credit cards. This Wednesday was the day calling for a national strike and protests against austerity measures- figures vary but most estimates are at least 250,000 protestors, along with 80,000 special police. There were many clashes around the country and hundreds of arrests. From CUBA- An update on the Freedom Flotilla, headed to bring emergency aid to Palestine, which was bombed by a drone this week and again the next day- no one was hurt. The UN General Assembly will convene in Switzerland following the US blocking a visa for the Palestinian President. A bit more about the arrests in the UK for carrying signs saying they support Palestine Action. The US is deploying 10 f-35 fighter jets to Puerto Rico as the US threatens Latin America. 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 "You actually cannot sell the idea of freedom, democracy, diversity, as if it were a brand attribute and not reality - not at the same time as you're bombing people, you can't." --Naomi Klein Dan Roberts Shortwave Report- www.outfarpress.com YouthSpeaksOut!- www.youthspeaksout.net
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  • The Shortwave Report September 5, 2025

    The Shortwave Report September 5, 2025
    Sep 4 2025

    This week's show begins with the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit bringing China, Russia, and India together, newspapers around the world black out their front pages in protest of journalists killed in Gaza, Trump plans for Gaza, Freedom Flotillas head to Gaza, and the US versus drugs and Venezuela.

    This week's show features stories from Radio Japan, France 24, NHK World, Radio Havana Cuba, and Radio Deutsche-Welle. http://youthspeaksout.net/swr250905.mp3 (29:00) From JAPAN- A group of Japanese high school students submitted 110,000 signatures to the UN calling for the abolition of nuclear weapons. China hosted a summit of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization which leaders from more than 20 countries attended- including India and Russia. The current shift in US international relations was a major focus of the summit, with a general call for a multipolar world order. The countries agreed to enhance a multilateral trade system, and step up cooperation on counter terrorism, security, and energy. 2 days after the SCO summit China held a military parade celebrating the 80th anniversary of the victory over Japan. From FRANCE- First press reviews on the Shanghai Cooperation Organization summit in China from both Asian and Western papers. Then a report on the US airstrike on a boat leaving Venezuela allegedly carrying a large quantity of cocaine. Organized by Reporters Without Borders major newspaper around the world blacked out their front pages on Monday to protest the more than 200 journalists murdered by Israeli forces for reporting from the war on Gaza. The Washington Post reported on the Trump post-war plan to develop Gaza into a resort and tech hub for at least 10 years. Finally the Israeli press on the Freedom Flotillas heading to Gaza with emergency aid. From CUBA- A report on the Sumud flotilla heading to Gaza with Greta Thunberg, the former mayor of Barcelona, and other dignitaries. From GERMANY- More on the US military presence off the coast of Venezuela- an interview with Mike LaSusa of InSight Crime which researches organized crime in the Americas. 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 "Whether we like it or not, Gaza is a mirror reflecting all of us. It is impossible not to take a position here. Every boat sailing toward Gaza is a cry for human dignity. This mission is not a threat; it is an act of humanity against barbarity. Silence is complicity. And silence kills as much as bombs do." --Eduard Fernandez Dan Roberts Shortwave Report- www.outfarpress.com YouthSpeaksOut!- www.youthspeaksout.net

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  • The Shortwave Report August 29, 2025

    The Shortwave Report August 29, 2025
    Aug 28 2025

    This week's show begins with an Israeli journalist discussing famine and the true percentage of civilian deaths in Palestine, massive antiwar protests in Israel and around the world, Denmark public Broadcast reports covert Trump actions in Greenland, and Venezuela criticizes US Naval warships off its coast.

    This week's show features stories from Radio Deutsche-Welle, Radio Japan, France 24, NHK World and Radio Havana Cuba. http://youthspeaksout.net/swr250829.mp3 (29:00) From GERMANY- An interview with Israeli journalist Shani Rozanes. She talks about Israel denying the UN declaration of man made famine in Palestine, and the classified Israeli military report that showed that 83% of killed Palestinians were civilians. From JAPAN- Israeli strikes on a Gaza hospital Monday killed at least 20 people including 5 journalists. Over 350,000 Israelis demonstrated in Tel Aviv on Tuesday demanding Netanyahu accept the ceasefire agreed to by Hamas. From FRANCE- A press review on UK PM hopeful Nigel Farage who says he would deport 600,000 migrants if in office. The US ambassador to France accused the French government of supporting antisemitism. Denmark public broadcaster DR reported that 3 Americans with connections to Trump have been covertly trying to shape how Greenlanders think about a US annexation. Much of the EU is experiencing a record drought an early onset Autumn. Ukrainian drone bombing of Russian refineries have created gasoline shortages in the country. Venezuelan President Maduro raged about the presence of 3 US warships, reportedly carrying 4500 troops, off the coast of his country. From CUBA- Cuba is worried as well about the arrival of US military vessels off the coast of Venezuela. Massive protests to end the war on Palestine swept across 40 cities in Australia last Sunday. Over 200 former EU ambassadors and officials signed a new open letter urging the EU to take tougher action against Israel. 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 "Perhaps you're a slave to your own idea of yourself." --DH Lawrence Dan Roberts Shortwave Report- www.outfarpress.com YouthSpeaksOut!- www.youthspeaksout.net
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  • The Shortwave Report August 22, 2025

    The Shortwave Report August 22, 2025
    Aug 21 2025

    This week's show begins with the arrest of a Ukrainian suspected in in the bombing of the Nord Stream pipeline, discussion of expanded Israeli settlements and Gaza City, massive Israeli protests against the war on Gaza, voters choose a far-right president in Bolivia.

    This week's show features stories from Radio Deutsche-Welle, France 24, NHK World Radio Japan, and Radio Havana Cuba. http://youthspeaksout.net/swr250822.mp3 (29:00) From GERMANY- A Ukrainian has been arrested in Italy for involvement in the bombing of the Nord Stream pipeline in the Baltic Sea in 2022. Israel has commenced a final assault on Gaza City- a discussion with Egyptian journalist Karim el-Gawhary- they also describe the announcement of an expansion of Israeli settlements in the West Bank, which many see as the end of any two state solution to the area. From FRANCE- I lost the first part of a report by Israeli reporter Noga Tamopolsky about massive protests in across Israel against Netanyahu and the continuing war on Palestine. Netanyahu accused French President Macron and Australian PM Albanese of being anti-Semites by saying they will join the countries who support Palestinian statehood. From JAPAN- Japanese exports to the US fell for the 4th straight month. The Taliban interim government in Afghanistan says it wants to end its international isolation- Russia has recognized their rule and the Taliban hope to extend economic cooperation with more countries including Japan. From CUBA- El Salvador will extend pretrial detention for 80,000 gang suspects for 2 more years without trials. In a recent Presidential election in Bolivia, 2 right-wing candidates garnered the most votes and will have a runoff election soon. Political leaders in Ireland, Scotland, and Wales have urged British PM Starmer to impose sanctions on Israel over the war in Gaza. Another Palestinian journalist has been murdered in Israel and the Columbia Journalism Review has requested suggestions for safeguarding Palestinian journalists. 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 "Hope doesn't come from words. Hope only comes from actions." --Greta Thunberg Dan Roberts Shortwave Report- www.outfarpress.com YouthSpeaksOut!- www.youthspeaksout.net
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