A Box of Toys

Episode 167: Real World Records Review (1989-1992)

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This is episode 167 of A Box of Toys where we review yet another obscure record label:  Real World. Some of the artist that were of utmost interest include Mahmoud Tabrizi Zadeh, *Unknown Moroccan Musicians, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Orquesta Revé, Tabu Ley Rochereau, Remmy Ongala, *Musicians of the Nile, Sabri Brothers, Mama Mosambiki, Nibiro … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. Hamas accepts Qatari-Egyptian ceasefire proposal, Israel has yet to respond. Judge overseeing Trump hush money trial fines him over gag order violations, threatens him with jail if he repeats it. Scottish National Party chooses new leader. Protesters … Continued


Hard Knock Radio

Berkeley Teachers Speak Out

A number of Berkeley Unified School District Teachers spoke out about the pressure and harassment they have received from the Anti-Defamation League who has accused them of being anti-semitic based on their lessons on Palestine. Hard Knock Radio is a drive-time Hip-Hop talk show on KPFA (94.1fm @ 4-5 pm Monday-Friday), a community radio station … Continued


Background Briefing

Background Briefing – May 6, 2024

The House Speaker Uses an Antisemitic Trope Blaming George Soros as he Launches Hearings on Antisemitism on Campuses We begin with Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton referring to the pro-Palestinian student encampments as “the little Gazas that have risen up on campuses across America,” which he dismissed as “disgusting cesspools of antisemitic hate full of pro-Hamas … Continued