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.

Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-Trump cancelled last night's strikes and says the Iran deal could be signed this weekend in Geneva- World Cup started - Musk SpaceX is world's first Trillionaire

Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-Trump cancelled last night's strikes and says the Iran deal could be signed this weekend in Geneva- World Cup started - Musk SpaceX is world's first Trillionaire

Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-The Iran ceasefire collapsed overnight — new US strikes, Jordan intercepting twenty Iranian missiles. Northern Ireland riots continue. The World Cup opens today in Mexico City

Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-The Iran ceasefire collapsed overnight — new US strikes, Jordan intercepting twenty Iranian missiles. Northern Ireland riots continue. The World Cup opens today in Mexico City

Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-The Iran ceasefire is holding, and Trump says Iran will ‘pay the price'. Severe anti-immigration violence has flared across Belfast. The World Cup opens tomorrow across America.

Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-The Iran ceasefire is holding, and Trump says Iran will ‘pay the price'. Severe anti-immigration violence has flared across Belfast. The World Cup opens tomorrow across America.

Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-Iran and Israel exchanged their worst direct strikes since April, then both halted. A US Apache helicopter crashed near Hormuz overnight — the pilots are fine. Trump says a deal is coming in "two or three days."

Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-Iran and Israel exchanged their worst direct strikes since April, then both halted. A US Apache helicopter crashed near Hormuz overnight — the pilots are fine. Trump says a deal is coming in "two or three days."

Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM- The Nasdaq had its worst day since April 2025. The US plans to redirect frozen Iranian assets to Gulf allies for war damages. Drone attacks in Russia and Ukraine continue

Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM- The Nasdaq had its worst day since April 2025. The US plans to redirect frozen Iranian assets to Gulf allies for war damages. Drone attacks in Russia and Ukraine continue

Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-Zelensky has called for a face-to-face meeting between himself and Vladimir Putin in a renewed bid to end the war-Senate handed President Trump a victory as it Passes $70 Billion Border-Enforcement Bill Without Killing Trump Fund-House approve a bill that would deliver billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine while imposing steep sanctions on Russia.

Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-Zelensky has called for a face-to-face meeting between himself and Vladimir Putin in a renewed bid to end the war-Senate handed President Trump a victory as it Passes $70 Billion Border-Enforcement Bill Without Killing Trump Fund-House approve a bill that would deliver billions of dollars in aid to Ukraine while imposing steep sanctions on Russia.

Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-Israel and Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire if Hezbollah stops attacks-The US House voted to end the Iran war

Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-Israel and Lebanon agree to implement ceasefire if Hezbollah stops attacks-The US House voted to end the Iran war

Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM- Tensions escalate as Iran hits Kuwait - US strikes Hormuz- Ukraine strikes an oil terminal in St Petersburg as Putin's 'Davos' gets under way

Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM- Tensions escalate as Iran hits Kuwait - US strikes Hormuz- Ukraine strikes an oil terminal in St Petersburg as Putin's 'Davos' gets under way

Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-Iran suspended peace talks yesterday, Trump said the talks continue "at a rapid pace." - Lebanon says there cease fire - Trump backs down $1.8B fund - Claude is going IPO for $1 Trillion

Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-Iran suspended peace talks yesterday, Trump said the talks continue "at a rapid pace." - Lebanon says there cease fire - Trump backs down $1.8B fund - Claude is going IPO for $1 Trillion

Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-Trump left the Situation Room Friday without signing the Iran deal and made new maximalist demands. Ebola Spread Alarms WHO-PSG beat Arsenal on penalties to win back-to-back Champions League titles The Spurs dethroned the Thunder in Game 7

Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-Trump left the Situation Room Friday without signing the Iran deal and made new maximalist demands. Ebola Spread Alarms WHO-PSG beat Arsenal on penalties to win back-to-back Champions League titles The Spurs dethroned the Thunder in Game 7

Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-US and Iranian negotiators have agreed on broad principles, a deal awaiting Trump's final signature-Blue Origin rocket explodes on launchpad

Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-US and Iranian negotiators have agreed on broad principles, a deal awaiting Trump's final signature-Blue Origin rocket explodes on launchpad

Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM- U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes, Further Threatening Negotiations to End War-Goldman Sachs raised its S&P 500 year-end 2026 target to 8,000

Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM- U.S. and Iran Trade Strikes, Further Threatening Negotiations to End War-Goldman Sachs raised its S&P 500 year-end 2026 target to 8,000

Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-Thirty-five ships transited the Strait of Hormuz yesterday in coordination with Iran. Trump and democrats get Paxton in Texas, the Senate nominee they all wanted. Red Sox lost to Atlanta last night, 7 to 6.

Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-Thirty-five ships transited the Strait of Hormuz yesterday in coordination with Iran. Trump and democrats get Paxton in Texas, the Senate nominee they all wanted. Red Sox lost to Atlanta last night, 7 to 6.

Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-The US struck Iran again Sunday night missile sites and mine-laying boats ,while peace talks continue and oil whipsaws. Pope Leo XIV released his first encyclical, warning that AI creates new forms of slavery, and asking forgiveness for the Church's historical role in the old ones. And Olympiakos won the EuroLeague championship Sunday 92 to 85 over Real Madrid — in Athens, at home, in front of 19,000 fans.

Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-The US struck Iran again Sunday night missile sites and mine-laying boats ,while peace talks continue and oil whipsaws. Pope Leo XIV released his first encyclical, warning that AI creates new forms of slavery, and asking forgiveness for the Church's historical role in the old ones. And Olympiakos won the EuroLeague championship Sunday 92 to 85 over Real Madrid — in Athens, at home, in front of 19,000 fans.

Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-Trump says the Iran peace deal is "largely negotiated" — Rubio says "significant progress" — and a draft has been sent to both leaders for final approval. Olympiakos plays Real Madrid in the EuroLeague championship final in Athens

Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-Trump says the Iran peace deal is "largely negotiated" — Rubio says "significant progress" — and a draft has been sent to both leaders for final approval. Olympiakos plays Real Madrid in the EuroLeague championship final in Athens

Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-Iran's Supreme Leader ordered enriched uranium to stay inside the country -Senate Republicans revolted against Trump DOJ weaponization fund - EuroLeague Final Four tips off tonight in Athens

Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-Iran's Supreme Leader ordered enriched uranium to stay inside the country -Senate Republicans revolted against Trump DOJ weaponization fund - EuroLeague Final Four tips off tonight in Athens

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

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

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-

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-

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.