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The Shortwave Report

A weekly 30 minute review of international news and opinion, recorded from a shortwave radio and the internet. With times, frequencies, and websites for listening at home. 3 files- Highest quality broadcast, regular broadcast, and slow-modem streaming. Germany, France 24, Cuba, and Japan.

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The Shortwave Report April 11, 2025

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2025/04/10

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

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The Shortwave Report April 4, 2025

The Shortwave Report ·

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

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The Shortwave Report March 28, 2025

The Shortwave Report ·

2025/03/27

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,

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The Shortwave Report March 21, 2025

The Shortwave Report ·

2025/03/20

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

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The Shortwave Report March 14, 2025

The Shortwave Report ·

2025/03/13

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

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The Shortwave Report March 07, 2025

The Shortwave Report ·

2025/03/06

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

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The Shortwave Report February 28, 2025

The Shortwave Report ·

2025/02/27

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

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The Shortwave Report February 21, 2025

The Shortwave Report ·

2025/02/20

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

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The Shortwave Report February 14, 2025

The Shortwave Report ·

2025/02/13

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

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The Shortwave Report February 7, 2025

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2025/02/06

This week's show features stories from Radio Deutsche-Welle, France 24, Radio Havana Cuba, and NHK Japan.http://youthspeaksout.net/swr250207.mp3 (29:00) From GERMANY- The Trump/ Netanyahu suggestion that Palestinians leave Gaza and the US rebuild it into a luxury resort town sent shock waves around the world. News on the reaction in Palestine and an interview with Mustafa Barghouti, a Palestinian physician and member of the Palestinian Legislative Council. He says the proposal is a

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The Shortwave Report January 31, 2025

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2025/01/30

This week's show features stories from Radio Deutsche-Welle, NHK Japan, and France 24.http://youthspeaksout.net/swr250131.mp3 (29:00) From GERMANY- We will hear two excerpts from a 21 minute interview with Simone Tagliapieta from the Brugel Institute in Brussels about Trump and his executive order called Terminating The Green New Deal. How will this reversal of policy affect global companies who are developing products and systems intended to protect the environment? Will this create a

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The Shortwave Report January 24, 2025

The Shortwave Report ·

2025/01/23

This week's show features stories from Radio Deutsche-Welle, France 24, NHK Japan, and Radio Havana Cuba.http://youthspeaksout.net/swr250124.mp3 (29:00) From GERMANY- First, world leaders briefly responded to the inauguration of Donald Trump. Then some press reviews from Israel and other middle east countries on the election and remaining military tensions. Then some press on Elon Musk and his controversial salute that was a major topic across the European press. Then a report on the US

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The Shortwave Report January 17, 2025

The Shortwave Report ·

2025/01/16

This week's show features stories from Radio Deutsche-Welle, France 24, Radio Havana Cuba, and NHK Japan.http://youthspeaksout.net/swr250117.mp3 (29:00) From GERMANY- A ceasefire in the war on Gaza has been announced, but not yet implemented. An interview with Oliver McTernan, mediator and founder of Forward Thinking, an NGO addressing issues in the Middle East. He speculates on why Israel has stalled on ratifying the ceasefire. He talks about the roles played by Netanyahu, Trump, and

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The Shortwave Report January 10, 2025

The Shortwave Report ·

2025/01/09

This week's show features stories from Radio Deutsche-Welle, France 24, and NHK Japan.http://youthspeaksout.net/swr250110.mp3 (29:00) From GERMANY- Trump said that he would like to incorporate the Panama Canal and Greenland into US territory. While some in the US consider this distraction politics, the notions have raised concern in the rest of the world. An interview with Victoria Herrmann, a Senior Fellow at the Arctic Institute, discusses why Greenland has been of military and

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The Shortwave Report January 03, 2025

The Shortwave Report ·

2025/01/02

This week's show features stories from France 24, NHK Japan, Radio Havana Cuba, and Radio Deutsche-Welle, http://youthspeaksout.net/swr250103.mp3 (29:00) From FRANCE- On their end of the year programs most radio stations gave a brief summary of the state of the environment- here is what France 24 reported from World Weather Attribution, an organization which quantifies global climate changes. Israeli airstrikes on Gaza continued through the year end with Israel saying they were

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The Shortwave Report December 27, 2024

The Shortwave Report ·

2024/12/26

This week's show features stories from France 24, Radio Deutsche-Welle, NHK Japan, and Radio Havana Cuba.http://youthspeaksout.net/swr241227.mp3 (29:00) From FRANCE- Elon Musk wrote that the far-right AFD party in Germany is the only thing that can save the country- a former European Commissioner has called his statements illegal foreign interference. Trump took another swipe at Canadian PM Trudeau causing widespread reaction across the country. Israeli troops are moving about in Syria

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The Shortwave Report December 20, 2024

The Shortwave Report ·

2024/12/19

This week's show features stories from France 24, Radio Deutsche-Welle, NHK Japan, and Radio Havana Cuba.http://youthspeaksout.net/swr241220.mp3 (29:00) From FRANCE- First a press review about Elon Musk being ready to support populist and former Brexiter Nigel Farage as the next leader in the UK- the amount discussed was 78 million pounds, by far the largest political support in UK history. Press reviews on Israel decided to close their embassy in Ireland, primarily because the Irish

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The Shortwave Report December 13, 2024

The Shortwave Report ·

2024/12/12

This week's show features stories from France 24, Radio Deutsche-Welle, Radio Havana Cuba, and NHK Japan,http://youthspeaksout.net/swr241213.mp3 (29:00) From FRANCE- I think press reviews are often the best way to see how unfolding events appear on from a global perspective. So on the topic of the overthrow of Syrian leader Assad, we will begin with reviews from Monday. There was a mixture of celebration from some countries and anger from others. There are 6 million Syrian asylum seekers

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The Shortwave Report December 6, 2024

The Shortwave Report ·

2024/12/05

This week's show features stories from NHK Japan, France 24, and Radio Havana Cuba.http://youthspeaksout.net/swr241206.mp3 (29:00) From JAPAN- Space Force, the newest branch of the US military, has established a new unit in Japan. The South Korean President invoked martial law to put his opponents in check- large protests followed and he now faces impeachment. The International Court of Justice is discussing the legal consequences will be for countries that cause significant harm to

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The Shortwave Report November 29, 2024

The Shortwave Report ·

2024/11/28

This week's show features stories from Radio Deutsche-Welle, France 24, and NHK Japan.http://youthspeaksout.net/swr241129.mp3 (29:00) From GERMANY- The Israeli government announced a boycott the country's oldest newspaper, Haaretz, for criticizing the war on Palestine- an interview with Anat Saragutsi, Chair of the Journalists Union in Israel. She says the government also cancelled funding for public broadcasting in the country. Delegates from 175 countries have gathered in South Korea

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