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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 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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  • The Shortwave Report April 3, 2026

    The Shortwave Report April 3, 2026
    Apr 2 2026

    This week's show starts with European press on the current use of AI in the wars, an interview with Israeli journalist Gideon Levy, interviews about Trump's claims of talking with "the president" of Iran, the Japanese military have greatly expanded their missile reach, and Russia delivers oil to Cuba.

    This week's show features stories from France 24, Radio Deutsche-Welle, NHK Japan, and Radio Havana Cuba. http://youthspeaksout.net/swr260403.mp3 (29:00) From FRANCE- First a press review on the use of AI in warfare notably in Iran, Ukraine, and Gaza. Then press reviews on Trumps threat to pull out of NATO and how that is uniting Europe. France 24 has a reporter in Tehran who gives a daily summary of airstrikes and damage to non-military targets. Scoop is a weekly talk show discussing media with host William Hilderbrandt. This weeks show was an interview with renowned Israeli journalist Gideon Levy- he talks about media censorship in Israel and other countries especially about war and self-censorship. From GERMANY- DWs Sarah Kelly talks with Misha Komadovsky about Trumps claim that the new president of Iran asked him for a ceasefire. She also speaks with Fawas Gerges about Trumps claims and the new situation where Iran controls shipping in the strait of Hormuz. From JAPAN- Japan and the EU have agreed to strengthen cooperation in security and defense industries. The Japanese Defense Ministry is deploying extended range missiles to its camps, a major shift in security policy. From CUBA- On Tuesday a Russian oil tanker began unloading 100,000 tons of crude oil despite the threats from the US. Mexican President Sheinbaum said her country is working to resume oil shipments to Cuba- she also disclosed that she personally donated $1000 in a campaign to purchase resources for the Cuban people. An Israeli airstrike targeted a clearly marked press car in Lebanon, killing all 3 journalists on board. An estimated 8 million people participated in last Saturdays No Kings Day protests, the largest single day protest in US history. 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 "The dirty truth is that many people find fascism to be not particularly horrible." --Michael Parenti Dan Roberts Shortwave Report- www.outfarpress.com YouthSpeaksOut!- www.youthspeaksout.net

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  • The Shortwave Report March 27, 2026

    The Shortwave Report March 27, 2026
    Mar 26 2026

    This week's show begins with a comparison between the US and Iran peace proposals, Australia and the EU have concluded talks on a Free Trade deal, stock market insider trader scandal, flotilla aid reaches Cuba, and the US is impeding Cuba's International Medical Brigades.

    This week's show features stories from Radio Deutsche-Welle, NHK Japan, France 24, and Radio Havana Cuba. http://youthspeaksout.net/swr260327.mp3 (29:00) From GERMANY- Excerpts from an interview with Stephen Wertheim an analyst the Carnegie Endowment for International Peace. Iran and the US rejected each others ceasefire proposals. There is little evidence that the war is winding down soon. He discusses why the original agreement failed, and if there is an offramp from the war being prepared. From JAPAN- Australia and the EU have concluded talks on a free trade agreement, which will remove almost all tariffs between them. Ukraine announced attacks on key Russian oil facilities, including one 1400 KM from the border- Russia retaliated by attacking the Ukrainian defense industry. The Foreign Ministers of China and Iran spoke by phone on Tuesday, with China recommending negotiations. From FRANCE- It appears that some investors used insider trading information to buy a half a billion dollars of oil stock short on Monday just 15 minutes before Trump posted that the war was winding down, causing the price to drop 14%. The cost of oil has led many countries to further invest in renewables- but the US returned nearly a billion dollars to French company TotalEnergies to drop its plans to build windfarms off the US Eastern Coast. From CUBA- Cuba has been on the air this week. Mexican President Sheinbaum gave her support to the flotillas bringing aid to Cuba, including using a ship to protect them at sea, and says she is working to find a way to get fuel to the country. Codepink with 140 people was successful in bringing aid to Havana, and on Tuesday a Mexican tuna boat delivered 30 tons of humanitarian aid. The US has been working to impede the renowned international Cuban Medical Brigades from doing their lifesaving work in Latin America. 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 "I actually think it is people like myself who have been fighting for our rights to free speech and I would like the right to defend my own right to free speech, not have soldiers doing it for me. I don't think I need soldiers." --Medea Benjamin Dan Roberts Shortwave Report- www.outfarpress.com YouthSpeaksOut!- www.youthspeaksout.net
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