A Box of Toys

A Box of Toys – November 4, 2025

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A Box of Toys is a radio program dedicated to the mystery of obscure music. The sheer volume of new and original artists is utterly overwhelming and A Box of Toys endeavors to pluck these voices out of their dusty basements and onto the airwaves for your listening pleasure. It is the culmination of a … Continued


Comprehensive coverage of the day’s news with a focus on war and peace; social, environmental and economic justice. California to deploy monitors to watch federal election monitors amid fears of voter suppression; Californians vote Tuesday on Prop 50, redistricting measure responds to Republican mid-term redistricting efforts; Trump administration partially funds SNAP food aid as government … Continued


Background Briefing

An examination of Trump’s push to oust Venezuela’s Maduro without war — and why dismantling the country’s entrenched corruption won’t be simple. Then, a call for Democrats to go on the offensive with real policy solutions to counter Project 2025, followed by a look at whether the Supreme Court will sacrifice its legitimacy by siding with Trump on tariffs.

Trump Wants to Take Out Maduro Without a War But Replacing Venezuela’s Corrupt and Criminal Hierarchy Will Not Be So Easy We begin with the increasing likelihood that the Trump administration will attempt to take out Venezuela’s Maduro and try to avoid a war with the country’s armed forces that have Russian missiles which could … Continued


The profit-hungry agribusiness empire of the 20th century institutionalized farming practices that continue to degrade soils across the U.S. and globally. We face a fork in the road: collapse or regeneration? The good news is that we know what we need to begin an agricultural and ecological renaissance – a literal rebirth. Biologist Anne Biklé … Continued


This week on Green Street, Patti and Doug talk about why recycled plastic contains more toxins than virgin plastic, how government energy positions are increasingly filled with former oil execs, and the first discovery of mosquitoes in Iceland. Then Dr. Christy Tyler, professor at the Rochester Institute of Technology talks about her work uncovering the … Continued