Guest: Amitav Ghosh is the author of several bestselling books including, Ibis Trilogy, composed of Sea of Poppies (shortlisted for the Man Booker Prize), River of Smoke, and Flood of Fire.  His other novels include The Circle of Reason, which won the Prix Médicis étranger, and The Glass Palace. He is the author of many works of nonfiction, including The Great … Continued


Law & Disorder

Palestine Post – The Latest From Israel’s Genocide in Gaza; Plus Resistance in Residence Artist Adi Oasis

We dedicate today’s show to covering the latest impacts and experiences of Israel’s genocide in Gaza. We’re joined by Phyllis Bennis, a Middle East analyst and directs the New Internationalism Project at the Institute for Policy Studies. Her book Understanding the Palestinian-Israeli Conflict: A Primer was recently re-published in its 7th edition. This week’s Resistance in … Continued


Background Briefing (5am)

Background Briefing (5am) – April 2, 2024

New Evidence on “Havana Syndrome” Links the GRU’s Assassination Unit 29155 to the Mysterious Attacks on U.S. Officials and Their Families We begin with revelations from a joint investigation by CBS’ 60 Minutes, Der Spiegel, and The Insider that the AHI (Anomalous Health Incidents) known as “Havana Syndrome,” which incapacitated a number of high-ranking U.S. … Continued


A Box of Toys

A Box of Toys – A Rerun From September 28, 2021

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It’s a RERUN!  But we’ll be back next week with a brand new show! Episode 75 – September 28, 2021 This week we dissect what makes a good DJ tick by tackling the monumental and obscure release by Shiro the Goodman from 2003 entitled Dance Crazy Until A Meal Rots. Samples include The Bug, Gold … Continued