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News, commentary and interviews about the World, Europe and Greece. Analysis of current events laced with thought provoking commentary on issues facing Greece and the U.S., gives listeners a unique perspective and practical point of view. The podcast is an entertaining fusion of news, interviews, geopolitics, personal finance, lessons from Greece’s classical heritage and American pop culture. Stamatis N. Astra is co-host of Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM, a 70 year old Greek American program serving the community of Boston New England and is the beacon for Hellenic culture, language and music.

Stamatis N. Astra


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    Ελληνικά Daily Global News - THU MAY 21st - Castro Indicted

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 7:10


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-Former Cuban President Raúl Castro indicted in the United States on murder charges. SpaceX filed its IPO prospectus - Nvidia has highest growth ever

    Daily Global News - THU MAY 21st - Castro Indicted

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2026 4:59


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-Former Cuban President Raúl Castro indicted in the United States on murder charges. SpaceX filed its IPO prospectus - Nvidia has highest growth ever

    Ελληνικα Daily Global News - TUE MAY 20th - Trump gets primary victories

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 8:18


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-Vance says talks are in "a pretty good spot." Two Chinese supertankers broke through the Strait of Hormuz overnight-Thomas Massie of Kentucky lost his seat-

    Daily Global News - TUE MAY 20th - Trump gets primary victories

    Play Episode Listen Later May 20, 2026 5:14


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-Vance says talks are in "a pretty good spot." Two Chinese supertankers broke through the Strait of Hormuz overnight-Thomas Massie of Kentucky lost his seat-

    Ελληνικα Daily Global News - TUE MAY 19th - Iran Attack stopped

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 9:29


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-Trump called off a scheduled attack on Iran last night, at the request of the Saudis, the Qataris, and the UAE- Elon Musk lost his lawsuit against OpenAI — jury ruled in under two hours- Chinese leader Xi Jinping is set to host his "old friend" Vladimir Putin

    Daily Global News - TUE MAY 19th - Iran Attack stopped

    Play Episode Listen Later May 19, 2026 5:16


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-Trump called off a scheduled attack on Iran last night, at the request of the Saudis, the Qataris, and the UAE- Elon Musk lost his lawsuit against OpenAI — jury ruled in under two hours- Chinese leader Xi Jinping is set to host his "old friend" Vladimir Putin

    Ελληνικα Daily Global News - SUN MAY 17th - Drone attacks and Eurovision

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2026 8:55


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM- A drone struck the UAE's Barakah nuclear power plant generator overnight. The Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended 45 days.Ukraine launched a wave of almost 600 drones across 14 regions in Russia - Bulgaria wins Eurovision for 1st time ever

    Daily Global News - SUN MAY 17th - Drone attacks and Eurovision

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2026 5:18


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM- A drone struck the UAE's Barakah nuclear power plant generator overnight. The Israel-Lebanon ceasefire extended 45 days.Ukraine launched a wave of almost 600 drones across 14 regions in Russia - Bulgaria wins Eurovision for 1st time ever

    Ελληνικα Daily Global News - FRI MAY 15th - Trump & Xi Handshake but no deal

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 8:09


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM- Trump and Xi shook hands in Beijing and agreed the Strait of Hormuz must stay open — but no deals announced. C.I.A. Director Visits Cuba as Island Runs Out of Oil

    Daily Global News - FRI MAY 15th - Trump & Xi Handshake but no deal

    Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2026 5:03


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM- Trump and Xi shook hands in Beijing and agreed the Strait of Hormuz must stay open — but no deals announced. C.I.A. Director Visits Cuba as Island Runs Out of Oil

    Ελληνικα Daily Global News - THU MAY 14th - The Thucydides Trap

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 8:59


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-Trump and Xi are in their second day of summit talks in Beijing right now, with Thucydides Trap being the protagonist. The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the 17th chair of the Federal Reserve in a partisan narrow 54-45 vote. Panathinaikos lost and failed to reach the Euroleage Final 4.

    Daily Global News - THU MAY 14th - The Thucydides Trap

    Play Episode Listen Later May 14, 2026 5:11


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-Trump and Xi are in their second day of summit talks in Beijing right now, with Thucydides Trap being the protagonist. The Senate confirmed Kevin Warsh as the 17th chair of the Federal Reserve in a partisan narrow 54-45 vote. Panathinaikos lost and failed to reach the Euroleage Final 4.

    Ελληνικα Daily Global News - WED MAY 13th - Trump & Xi trade for next decade

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 9:05


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-Trump landed in Beijing last night — the first American president to visit China in a decade. US inflation hit 3.8 percent in April Red Sox lost to the Phillies 1 to 2 last night.

    Daily Global News - WED MAY 13th - Trump & Xi trade for next decade

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2026 5:05


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-Trump landed in Beijing last night — the first American president to visit China in a decade. US inflation hit 3.8 percent in April Red Sox lost to the Phillies 1 to 2 last night.

    Ελληνικα Daily Global News - TUE MAY 12th - Inflation at 3.8%

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 8:41


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-The Iran ceasefire is on life support. Trump flies to Beijing tomorrow for a summit with Xi Jinping, hoping China pressures Tehran back to the negotiating table. The Cannes Film Festival opens today on the French Riviera. And AEK is champions of Greece once again. 

    Daily Global News - TUE MAY 12th - Inflation at 3.8%

    Play Episode Listen Later May 12, 2026 5:19


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-The Iran ceasefire is on life support. Trump flies to Beijing tomorrow for a summit with Xi Jinping, hoping China pressures Tehran back to the negotiating table. The Cannes Film Festival opens today on the French Riviera. And AEK are champions of Greece once again. 

    Daily Global News - SUN MAY 10th - Happy Mother's Day

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2026 5:15


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-Iran still hasn't signed the MOU-Putin told reporters he believes the Ukraine conflict is "heading to an end - AEK baskeball blew a 20 point lead and lost the European trophy.

    Ελληνικά Daily Global News - SUN MAY 10th - Happy Mother's Day

    Play Episode Listen Later May 10, 2026 8:17


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-Iran still hasn't signed the MOU-Putin told reporters he believes the Ukraine conflict is "heading to an end - AEK baskeball blew a 20 point lead and lost the European trophy.

    Daily Global News - FRI MAY 8th - Reform UK Party wins big

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 5:28


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-Iran is still reviewing the 14-point peace memorandum, with a response expected any day. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer vows not to quit after devastating local election results. And AEK Basketball has advanced to a European final. 

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    Ελληνικά Daily Global News - FRI MAY 8th - Reform UK Party wins big

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2026 8:42


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-Iran is still reviewing the 14-point peace memorandum, with a response expected any day. UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer vows not to quit after devastating local election results. And AEK Basketball has advanced to a European final. 

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    Daily Global News - THU MAY 7th - Almost a peace deal

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 5:26


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM. US and Iran closing in on a one-page deal to end the war. Pakistan marks one year since its four-day military clash with India. Marco Rubio came ‌to the Vatican-Brazil's Lula da Silvia heads to the White House - Ted Turner CNN founder dies at 87

    Ελληνικά Daily Global News - THU MAY 7th - Almost a peace deal

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2026 8:26


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM. US and Iran closing in on a one-page deal to end the war. Pakistan marks one year since its four-day military clash with India. Marco Rubio came ‌to the Vatican-Brazil's Lula da Silvia heads to the White House - Ted Turner CNN founder dies at 87

    Ελληνικα Daily Global News - WED MAY 6th - Deal to end war is close

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 8:33


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-The United States and Iran are closing in ​on an agreement on a one-page memorandum to end the war in the Gulf. Project Freedom lasted one day. Trump flies to Beijing in eight days to meet Xi Jinping. A cruise from hell and Election results

    Daily Global News - WED MAY 6th - Deal to end war is close

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2026 5:02


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-The United States and Iran are closing in ​on an agreement on a one-page memorandum to end the war in the Gulf. Project Freedom lasted one day. Trump flies to Beijing in eight days to meet Xi Jinping. A cruise from hell and Election results

    Ελληνικα Daily Global News - TUE MAY 5th - Middle East truce in doubt

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 8:40


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-The ceasefire that was supposed to end this war is barely holding. Yesterday the United States launched Operation Project Freedom - Met Gala raised $40 million - Pulitzer Prizes praise show the conflict between power and press

    Daily Global News - TUE MAY 5th - Middle East truce in doubt

    Play Episode Listen Later May 5, 2026 5:11


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-The ceasefire that was supposed to end this war is barely holding. Yesterday the United States launched Operation Project Freedom - Met Gala raised $40 million - Pulitzer Prizes praise show the conflict between power and press

    Daily Global News - SUN MAY 3rd - Iran gives a plan - Spirit air closes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2026 5:02


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-Iran submitted a 14-point peace proposal to Washington yesterday — and Trump said he "can't imagine it would be acceptable." The US is pulling 5,000 troops out of Germany, Spirit airlines is officially closed, and both Celtics and Bruins are out of the playoffs.

    Ελληνικά Daily Global News - SUN MAY 3rd - Iran gives a plan - Spirit air closes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2026 8:53


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-Iran submitted a 14-point peace proposal to Washington yesterday — and Trump said he "can't imagine it would be acceptable." The US is pulling 5,000 troops out of Germany, Spirit airlines is officially closed, and both Celtics and Bruins are out of the playoffs.

    Ελληνικά Daily Global News - FRI MAY 1st - Trump weighs Iran military options

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 10:00


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-US Central Command, briefed Trump on military options for breaking the Hormuz deadlock-Trump signed funding Department of Homeland Security -Markets all time high, oil at $110

    Daily Global News - FRI MAY 1st - Trump weighs Iran military options

    Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2026 4:03


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-US Central Command, briefed Trump on military options for breaking the Hormuz deadlock-Trump signed funding Department of Homeland Security -Markets all time high, oil at $110

    Daily Global News - THU APR 30th - Putin and Trump talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 4:12


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM - Putin offered to take Iran's enriched uranium to Russia. President Trump said no — and told him to end Ukraine instead- SCOTUS struck down LA congressional map with deeper consequence the Voting Rights Act

    Ελληνικα Daily Global News - THU APR 30th - Putin and Trump talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2026 8:14


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM - Putin offered to take Iran's enriched uranium to Russia. President Trump said no — and told him to end Ukraine instead- SCOTUS struck down LA congressional map with deeper consequence the Voting Rights Act

    Ελληνικα Daily Global News - WED APR 29th - A King & a president walk in a ballroom

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 8:55


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM - Charles addressed Congress, and had a State Dinner, he found out "He agrees with Trump" - United Arab Emirates announced Tuesday it will leave OPEC - Trump has instructed aides to prepare for an extended blockade of Iran

    Daily Global News - WED APR 29th - A King & a president walk in a ballroom

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2026 5:17


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM - Charles addressed Congress, and had a State Dinner, he found out "He agrees with Trump" - United Arab Emirates announced Tuesday it will leave OPEC - Trump has instructed aides to prepare for an extended blockade of Iran

    Ελληνικα Daily Global News - TUE APR 28th - Iran submits new proposal, a King in Congress

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 11:13


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM -Cole Tomas Allen, was arraigned on attempted Trump assassination -Iran submitted a new proposal reopen Hormuz and nuclear negotiations deferred, it was rejected - King Charles addresses Congress

    Daily Global News - TUE APR 28th - Iran submits new proposal, a King in Congress

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 5:16


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM -Cole Tomas Allen, was arraigned on attempted Trump assassination -Iran submitted a new proposal reopen Hormuz and nuclear negotiations deferred, it was rejected - King Charles addresses Congress

    Ελληνικα Daily Global News - SUN APR 26th -Shooter at White House press dinner

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2026 9:42


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM - Last night at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington DC, shots were fired-One officer was hit — his vest held. The third attempt on Donald Trump's life-Trump abruptly cancelled the trip to Islamabad, Iran's latest proposal was "not good enough."

    Daily Global News - SUN APR 26th -Shooter at White House press dinner

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 26, 2026 4:44


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM - Last night at the White House Correspondents' Dinner in Washington DC, shots were fired-One officer was hit — his vest held. The third attempt on Donald Trump's life-Trump abruptly cancelled the trip to Islamabad, Iran's latest proposal was "not good enough."

    Daily Global News - FRI APR 24th - Israel and Lebanon ceasefire

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 5:23


    Listen to ENGLISH Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM - Israel and Lebanon have extended their ceasefire as Trump seeks the 'best deal' with Iran-Italy is set to become the euro zone's most indebted country, replacing Greece - French President Macron in Greece for defense & army deal

    Ελληνικα Daily Global News - FRI APR 24th - Israel and Lebanon ceasefire

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2026 8:22


    Listen to GREEK Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM - Israel and Lebanon have extended their ceasefire as Trump seeks the 'best deal' with Iran-Italy is set to become the euro zone's most indebted country, replacing Greece - French President Macron in Greece for defense & army deal

    Ελληνικα Daily Global News - THU APR 23rd - Iran seize a Greek ship

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 9:00


    Listen to GREEK Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM - . Iran tightens control of Hormuz after the US calls off renewed attacks and seize a Greek ship - US Navy Secretary Phelan has been fired - S&P 500 gained 1.05% to close at a new record

    Daily Global News - THU APR 23rd - Iran seize a Greek ship

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 23, 2026 4:29


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM - . Iran tightens control of Hormuz after the US calls off renewed attacks and seize a Greek ship - US Navy Secretary Phelan has been fired - S&P 500 gained 1.05% to close at a new record

    Ελληνικα Daily Global News - WED APR 22nd - Trump extends ceasefire

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 8:43


    Listen to GREEK Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM - Trump declares an Iran ceasefire extension with the Hormuz strait still blocked. Iran says it has seized two ships in Strait of Hormuz - Virginia redistrict in favor of democrats

    Daily Global News - WED APR 22nd - Trump extends ceasefire

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2026 4:31


    Listen to ENGLISH Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM - Trump declares an Iran ceasefire extension with the Hormuz strait still blocked. Iran says it has seized two ships in Strait of Hormuz - Virginia redistrict in favor of democrats

    Daily Global News - TUE APR 21th - Islamabad Talks are on, we think

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 5:14


    Listen to ENGLISH Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM - Trump expects U.S. to make ‘great deal' with Iran - Apple's Tim Cook is leaving, incoming CEO John Ternus needs to fix the company's AI strategy-Russian forces have taken 1,700 square km of territory in ‌Ukraine

    Ελληνικα Daily Global News - TUE APR 21th - Islamabad Talks are on, we think

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2026 9:29


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM - Trump expects U.S. to make ‘great deal' with Iran - Apple's Tim Cook is leaving, incoming CEO John Ternus needs to fix the company's AI strategy-Russian forces have taken 1,700 square km of territory in ‌Ukraine

    Daily Global News - SUN APR 19th - Hormuz opens in the morning, closes at night

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2026 4:32


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM - Open at noon. Closed by evening. Tankers fired upon by dawn. This is not diplomacy — this is aporia in its rawest form. Genuine deadlock. - Pope says 'tyrants' speech was not aimed at Trump

    Ελληνικα Daily Global News - SUN APR 19th - Hormuz opens in the morning, closes at night

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2026 8:59


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM - Open at noon. Closed by evening. Tankers fired upon by dawn. This is not diplomacy — this is aporia in its rawest form. Genuine deadlock. - Pope says 'tyrants' speech was not aimed at Trump

    Daily Global News - FRI APR 17th - Iran declares Hormuz open

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 5:20


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM - After the cease fire in Lebanon and Israel Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open and Dow futures rally - Pope decries 'handful of tyrants' ravaging the world.

    Ελληνικα Daily Global News - FRI APR 17th - Iran declares Hormuz open

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2026 8:23


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM - After the cease fire in Lebanon and Israel Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open and Dow futures rally - Pope decries 'handful of tyrants' ravaging the world.

    Daily Global News - THU APR 16th - Markets declare the war is over

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2026 5:01


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM - Hopes for a deal to end the Iran war grow and markets hit record highs - Russia unleashed its deadliest attack so far this year on the Ukrainian capital Kyiv - Ticketmaster lost jury trial for event tickets fees

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