Wednesday Night

Prog Notes S H 10 24 24

12 AM
For the Record with David Emory
Dave continues his protracted conversation with co-host Monty - #19 in the series.

1 AM
Covert Action Bulletin with Rachel Hu and Chris Garaffa
US Blockade/embargo threatens Cuban electric grid
The devastation of Hurricane Oscar, which hit Cuba on October 18th, has significantly worsened the deep crisis of the island’s electric grid. The U.S. government and its media lackeys are trying to blame the socialist government for supposed mismanagement of the country’s power system, but the reality is that the biggest contributor to the situation is the U.S. blockade of Cuba.

On October 22nd, The People’s Forum published an open letter in the New York Times calling on President Biden to overturn the Trump administration’s anti-Cuba policies. Biden has 90 days left in his term to restore the Obama-era reforms and steps towards normalization that are desperately needed.
We talk more about the history of the criminal blockade and its impact on Cuba.

2 AM
Final Straw Radio
Jail and Housing Conditions in Post-Hurricane-Helene Asheville
This week on The Final Straw Radio, you'll hear three interviews interviews relating to community needs and recovering concerning Hurricane Helene in Western North Carolina.

First up, Jen Hampton of the WNC Tenants Network talks about the re-opening of eviction courts in Buncombe County and conditions of housing in an already difficulty place to live.

Then, Bruce and G talk from the Asheville Community Bail Fund speak about conditions in the local jail during and after this unnatural disaster.
If you're listening to the radio edition, consider checking out the podcast where you'll find an additional interview with Yousef of the Palestinian and Arab-led Sumud Collective speaking about his experience of the storm and recovery work in the region in an interview recorded a couple of weeks ago.

3 AM
Out-FM from sister station WBAI
Coming Out as a Queer/Trans Asian; and Queer Singaporean Poetry and Organizing
- Including Palestine Solidarity Activism

On today's show, four LGBTQ Asian Americans talk about coming out, family and activism at a National Coming Out Day event at the Flushing branch of the Queens Public Library.
Pauline Park talks with gay Singaporean American poet Jee Leong Koh about poetry, organizing the Singaporean expatriate community and activism.

4-6:00 AM
The Thom Hartmann Program
Final two hours from yesterday's non-commercial broadcast. Thom discusses billionaires hijacking affordable housing, and lies from Fox News and Sean Hannity.