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The Shortwave Report

The Shortwave Report

By: Dan Roberts
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 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. Radio Deutsche-Welle, NHK Japan, and Sputnik Radio.Copyright 2022 All rights reserved. Politics & Government
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  • The Shortwave Report April 24, 2026

    The Shortwave Report April 24, 2026
    Apr 23 2026

    This week's show begins with the G7 meeting in Paris on the environment but no one can mention "climate change," an interview with the Director of EU Security Studies on the new relationship between the US and the EU, Japan eased a restriction on selling lethal weapons, and the leaders of Mexico, Brazil, and Spain met in Barcelona to defend and support Cuba.

    With reports from France, Germany, Japan, and Cuba. http://youthspeaksout.net/swr260424.mp3 (29:00) From FRANCE- The G7 is meeting in Paris to discuss the environment, but climate change has been left off the agenda, so as not to offend the Trump administration. Antonia Kerrigan explains the global changing view of using fossil fuels. There is also a first conference called Transitioning Away from Fossil Fuels beginning in Colombia. From GERMANY- Excerpts from an interview with Steven Everts, Director of the EU Institute for Security Studies. The topic is the world’s increasing uncertainty about the US, in terms of military and foreign policy. Can the EU depend on armed support from a country that is starting wars nearby and then demanding assistance in the Strait of Hormuz? Will the EU seek support from the Gulf States, Asia, and other international partners? Will the EU create a unified military force? This interview begins with a statement made by Mark Carney PM of Canada last Sunday From JAPAN- Japan has eased restrictions on overseas transfers of lethal weapons, which was formerly banned in their Peace constitution. US veterans and military families took part in a protest at the US Capitol against the war on Iran- 60 were swiftly arrested. From CUBA- The leaders of Mexico, Brazil, and Spain met in Barcelona and expressed great concern about the US inflicted humanitarian crisis in Cuba- they pledged more aid to the island. Amnesty International released its global Human Rights Report, describing the leaders of Israel and the US as voracious predators intent upon economic and political domination. The Geneva Based Euro Med Human Rights Monitor warned that the new divided Rafa plan designed by Jared Kurshner is a plan for 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 "Some people say that the climate crisis is something we have all created. But that is just another convenient lie. Because if everyone is guilty then no one is to blame." --Greta Thunberg Dan Roberts Shortwave Report- www.outfarpress.com YouthSpeaksOut!- www.youthspeaksout.net
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  • The Shortwave Report April 17, 2026

    The Shortwave Report April 17, 2026
    Apr 16 2026
    This week's show begins with a Harvard professor and his article called "The United States has become a rogue state," in London another 500 are arrested as terrorists for carrying signs, 2100 Lebanese including 168 have been killed by Israeli forces in Lebanon, and Israeli PM Netanyahu discloses that JD Vance gives him a daily report.

    This week's show features stories from Radio Deutsche-Welle, France 24, NHK Japan, and Radio Havana Cuba.

    http://youthspeaksout.net/swr260417.mp3 (29:00) From GERMANY- Excerpts from an interview with Stephen Walt, a professor of international affairs at Harvards Kennedy School. He recently published an article called “the United States has become a rogue state.” He says the war on Iran show the limits of American power, and it raises doubts about the current American foreign policy leadership. He defines a rogue state as one that is a threat to international peace. The US is viewed by its allies as impulsive and predatory, who now see China as a more responsible player in world affairs. From FRANCE- In London thousands of people protested the arrests of 1500 on charges of terrorism for carrying signs supporting the group Palestine Action- another 523 were charged with terrorism for their signs. In France a draft bill, called the Yandy ban, that would make any statement opposing the state of Israel a crime of antisemitism is being heard in Parliament. More than 2100 Lebanese, including 168 children, have been killed by Israeli forces in the past 6 weeks. Ukraine is using robot attack vehicles in the war with Russia. From JAPAN- NGOs and a group of atomic bomb survivors are asking the Japanese government to lead the charge on the upcoming nuclear non-proliferation treaty in New York this month. This week marked three years of deadly war between the military and paramilitary in Sudan- over 59,000 have died. From CUBA- There were numerous large demonstrations of solidarity for Cuba in major cities in Europe last Saturday. Israeli PM Netanyahu revealed last week that JD Vance reports to him daily. In the West Bank, Israeli forces fired tear gas at Palestinian students having a school session outdoors. In NYC 100 anti-war protestors led by Jewish Voice For Peace were arrested outside Chuck Shumers office. 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 "If the main pillar of the system is living a lie, then it is not surprising that the fundamental threat to it is living the truth." --Vaclav Haval Dan Roberts Shortwave Report- www.outfarpress.com YouthSpeaksOut!- www.youthspeaksout.net
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  • The Shortwave Report April 10, 2026

    The Shortwave Report April 10, 2026
    Apr 9 2026
    This week's show starts with international press reviews on Trump's threats to end the Iranian civilization, how the Iran war is a catalyst for renewable energy, the tolls in Iran, health workers, and Lebanon, and the Pakistani PM says the ceasefire agreement did include Lebanon.

    This week's show features stories from France 24, Radio Havana Cuba, and NHK Japan.

    http://youthspeaksout.net/swr260410.mp3 (29:00) From FRANCE- We will begin with 4 press reviews. France 24. Trumps threat to destroy the Iranian civilization received negative comments around the world- many questioned his mental stability. Trump said he does not worry that bombing civilian infrastructure is a ground for war crime charges. The massive Israeli 10 minute bombing of Lebanon on Wednesday took over the world press. Then I really wanted to air a story that had a sense of optimism- France 24 has a weekly show called People and Profit. Kate Moody hosted an episode called Iran War: Catalyst For Renewable Energy Push. She interviewed Harjeet Singh, Strategic Adviser for the Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative. In the excerpts I will play he talks about some countries reverting to burning coal because of the oil shortage, how India is now getting 51% of its energy from renewable sources, and an effort to tax the oil companies for their windfall profits. From CUBA- Iran reported 30 universities had been attacked from the US and Israel. An independent source said that death toll in Iran was more than 3500. World Health Day was Tuesday, celebrating the establishment of the WHO in Geneva- the WHO suspended operations in Gaza after one of their workers died in a targeted attack, 1700 health workers have been killed in Gaza. The UN says 1.1 million people are displaced in Lebanon, where 1400 had been killed before the latest massacre on Wednesday. The Cuban Foreign Minister warned that the US intends to destroy Latin American and Caribbean unity. From JAPAN- The PM Takaichi of Japan spoke with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian by phone on Tuesday. Trumps public genocide statements have not gone well globally, but many Iranians expressed fearlessness. 100 law experts based in the US denounced the military operation, suggesting there are grounds for war crime charges. The Pakistani PM Sharif who mediated the ceasefire says the agreement includes Lebanon. Ukraine forces continue to blow up Russian oil refineries in the Baltic Sea and more than 1400 km beyond the border. 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 "Circus dogs jump when the trainer cracks his whip, but the really well-trained dog is the one that turns his somersault when there is no whip." --George Orwell Dan Roberts Shortwave Report- www.outfarpress.com YouthSpeaksOut!- www.youthspeaksout.net

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