Fundraising special: a rare resignation on principle
Annelle Sheline, who’d been on BtN three times before, on her resignation from the State Department as a protest against the war on Gaza (her statement is here).
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Voices of the Middle East and North Africa – May 16, 2024
The richly diverse and fascinating world of culture and politics of the Middle East and North Africa, co-hosted by Khalil and Malihe.
Guest: Amy Tan is the author of several novels, including The Joy Luck Club and The Bonesetter’s Daughter. She is a co-producer and co-screenwriter of the film version of The Joy Luck Club and is on the board of American Bird Conservancy. Her latest book is The Backyard Bird Chronicles.
Democracy Now 9am – May 16, 2024
On today’s show: Israeli Human Rights Lawyer Attacked While Documenting Settler Raid on Gaza Aid Convoy Human Rights Watch: Israeli Forces Attack Known Aid Worker Locations in Gaza “In Cold Blood”: Russian Forces Executing Surrendering Ukrainian Soldiers “Rampage of Killings, Looting, Torture, Rape”: Ethnic Cleansing in Sudan’s Darfur Region
International Court of Justice Hears South Africa’s Genocide Case Against Israel
In this hour of special coverage, we hear the end of the International Court of Justice hearing, listening to South African lawyers arguing the genocide case against Israel. Then, we go to analyst guests George Bisharat, Khury Petersen-Smith, and Barry Trachtenberg for analysis and reflection. FUND DRIVE SPECIAL – Pledge $100 and receive a black zippered sweatshirt celebrating … Continued
Special Broadcast: International Court of Justice
This hour’s broadcast of Democracy Now is preempted for a special broadcast from the International Court of Justice, where South Africa argues its case against Israel for genocide.
Background Briefing (5am) – May 16, 2024
The Party of Law and Order Now Embraces Lawlessness as the GOP Speaker Trashes the Rule of Law to Please the Scofflaw-in-Chief We begin with the former party of law and order’s embrace of lawlessness as a top Republican who is second in line to the president trashes the judicial system and the rule of … Continued
Non-fiction Music – May 16, 2024
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A mix of jazz, folk, blues and more with Joel Sachs.
LoveSoul with Al Glenn – May 16, 2024
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Enjoy sensuous bedroom soul, sexy Smooth Jazz, and scintillating social commentary with Bay Area native and longtime Classic Soul radio taste-maker and Smooth Jazz connoisseur Al Glenn. Have some before this tasty Midnight snack is all gone!