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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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    Ελληνικα Daily Global News - TUE JUN 23rd - Global Tech Stocks sell off

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 10:09


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-The Switzerland talks produced a road map . Iran is letting the nuclear inspectors back in-Keir Starmer resigned-Tech stocks global sell off-Messi WorldCup all time goal leader-Giannis in Miami

    Daily Global News - TUE JUN 23rd - Global Tech Stocks sell off

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 23, 2026 5:19


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-The Switzerland talks produced a road map . Iran is letting the nuclear inspectors back in-Keir Starmer resigned-Tech stocks global sell off-Messi WorldCup all time goal leader-Giannis in Miami

    Ελληνικα Daily Global News - SUN JUN 21st - Peace talks begin in Swiss

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 8:50


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-The signed peace is already wobbling: Iran re-closed the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, even as both delegations sit down right now in Switzerland. Vance is at the table in Lucerne-Meloni vs Trump and Starmer in the ropes

    Daily Global News - SUN JUN 21st - Peace talks begin in Swiss

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2026 5:04


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-The signed peace is already wobbling: Iran re-closed the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend, even as both delegations sit down right now in Switzerland. Vance is at the table in Lucerne-Meloni vs Trump and Starmer in the ropes

    Ελληνικα Daily Global News - FRI JUN 19th - Trump Says Iran Deal Is Close

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 8:56


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-Uncertainty hangs over timing of US-Iran peace talks as Switzerland meeting scrapped- Gas fell below $4 a gallon for the first time since March-Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would not walk away from his job

    Daily Global News - FRI JUN 19th - Trump Says Iran Deal Is Close

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 19, 2026 5:12


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-Uncertainty hangs over timing of US-Iran peace talks as Switzerland meeting scrapped- Gas fell below $4 a gallon for the first time since March-Prime Minister Keir Starmer said he would not walk away from his job

    Ελληνικα Daily Global News - THU JUN 18th - Trump Signs Deal at Versailles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 8:56


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-The new Fed chair held rates but signaled a hike is coming and Wall Street fell hard-Trump Signs Deal at Versailles "we avoid economic catastrophe" -Matchday 1 in World Cup is over, all stars, but Ronaldo, shine

    Daily Global News - THU JUN 18th - Trump Signs Deal at Versailles

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2026 5:27


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-The new Fed chair held rates but signaled a hike is coming and Wall Street fell hard-Trump Signs Deal at Versailles "we avoid economic catastrophe" -Matchday 1 in World Cup is over, all stars, but Ronaldo, shine

    Ελληνικα Daily Global News - WED JUN 17th - The Oil Flows & Messi Scores

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 8:41


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM- The first Iranian oil tankers have left Hormuz since winter, the strait is moving again. The formal signing is set for Friday in Switzerland, but Iran now says Israel must leave Lebanon first. The Fed decides at 2 PM-Messi scores historic hat trick

    Daily Global News - WED JUN 17th - The Oil Flows & Messi Scores

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2026 5:22


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM- The first Iranian oil tankers have left Hormuz since winter, the strait is moving again. The formal signing is set for Friday in Switzerland, but Iran now says Israel must leave Lebanon first. The Fed decides at 2 PM-Messi scores historic hat trick

    Ελληνικα Daily Global News - TUE JUN 16th - Iran MOU Signed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 13:44


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-Iran and US signed the PDF - G7 meeting with Zelensky pleading for help - All eight crew members are confirmed dead after a U.S. Air Force B-52 crashed

    iran signed zelensky daily global news
    Daily Global News - TUE JUN 16th - Iran MOU Signed

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 16, 2026 5:37


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-Iran and US signed the PDF - G7 meeting with Zelensky pleading for help - All eight crew members are confirmed dead after a U.S. Air Force B-52 crashed

    iran signed zelensky daily global news
    Ελληνικα Daily Global News - SUN JUN 14th - Trump's Birthday Gifts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2026 9:48


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed on Sunday as Tehran casts doubt on timing-President Trump is celebrating his 80th birthday by hosting a highly controversial, $60 million UFC cage fight event on the South Lawn of the White House tonight

    Daily Global News - SUN JUN 14th - Trump's Birthday Gifts

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2026 5:31


    Listen to Daily Global #News from Grecian Echoes WNTN 1550 AM-Trump says US-Iran deal to be signed on Sunday as Tehran casts doubt on timing-President Trump is celebrating his 80th birthday by hosting a highly controversial, $60 million UFC cage fight event on the South Lawn of the White House tonight

    Ελληνικα Daily Global News - FRI JUN 12th - Trump Says Iran Deal Is Close

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 9:28


    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

    Daily Global News - FRI JUN 12th - Trump Says Iran Deal Is Close

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 12, 2026 5:16


    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

    Ελληνικα Daily Global News - THU JUN 11th - World Cup opening day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 10:58


    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

    Daily Global News - THU JUN 11th - World Cup opening day

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2026 5:33


    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

    Ελληνικά Daily Global News - WED JUN 10th - Trump says Iran will ‘pay the price'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 10:00


    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.

    Daily Global News - WED JUN 10th - Trump says Iran will ‘pay the price'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 10, 2026 4:54


    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.

    Ελληνικα Daily Global News - TUE JUN 9th - Trump claims that Iran deal is only ‘days' away

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 9:30


    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."

    Daily Global News - TUE JUN 9th - Trump claims that Iran deal is only ‘days' away

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2026 4:57


    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."

    Ελληνικα Daily Global News - SUN JUN 7th - Employment up, markets down

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2026 8:39


    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

    Daily Global News - SUN JUN 7th - Employment up, markets down

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2026 5:06


    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

    Ελληνικα Daily Global News - FRI JUN 5th - Lebanon ceasefire - Zelensky send letter to Putin.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 8:36


    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.

    Daily Global News - FRI JUN 5th - Lebanon ceasefire - Zelensky send letter to Putin.

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2026 5:08


    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.

    Ελληνικα Daily Global News - THU JUN 4th - Lebanon ceasefire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 8:11


    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

    Daily Global News - THU JUN 4th - Lebanon ceasefire

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 4, 2026 4:25


    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

    Ελληνικα Daily Global News - WED JUN 3rd -Hostilities flare up in Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 6:38


    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

    Daily Global News - WED JUN 3rd -Hostilities flare up in Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2026 4:54


    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

    Daily Ελληνικα Global News - TUE JUN 2nd - Iran US keep negotiating & AI Boom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 9:41


    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

    Daily Global News - TUE JUN 2nd - Iran US keep negotiating & AI Boom

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 2, 2026 4:59


    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

    Daily Ελληνικα Global News - SUN MAY 31st - Trump Sends Tougher Terms to Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2026 9:01


    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 

    Daily Global News - SUN MAY 31st - Trump Sends Tougher Terms to Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later May 31, 2026 5:06


    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 

    Ελληνικα Daily Global News - FRI MAY 29th - Waiting for Trump's Peace Approval

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 9:20


    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

    Daily Global News - FRI MAY 29th - Waiting for Trump's Peace Approval

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2026 5:18


    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

    Ελληνικα Daily Global News - THU MAY 28th -US and Iran exchange strikes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 7:44


    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

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    Daily Global News - THU MAY 28th -US and Iran exchange strikes

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2026 5:06


    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

    iran strikes exchange daily global news
    Ελληνικα Daily Global News - WED MAY 27th - Texas Senate Race

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 8:32


    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. 

    Daily Global News - WED MAY 27th - Texas Senate Race

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2026 5:04


    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. 

    Ελληνικα Daily Global News - TUE MAY 26th - US launch new strikes to Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 8:29


    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. 

    Daily Global News - TUE MAY 26th - US launch new strikes to Iran

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 5:06


    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. 

    Daily Global News - SUN MAY 24th - U.S. and Iran Signal Move Toward Peace

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2026 5:21


    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

    Ελληνικα Daily Global News - SUN MAY 24th - U.S. and Iran Signal Move Toward Peace

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2026 8:32


    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

    Ελληνικα Daily Global News - FRI MAY 22nd - GOP Senators revolt

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 8:50


    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

    Daily Global News - FRI MAY 22nd - GOP Senators revolt

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2026 5:25


    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

    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

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