Podcasts about Tobago

Agradece a este podcast tantas horas de entretenimiento y disfruta de episodios exclusivos como éste. ¡Apóyale en iVoox! Episodio exclusivo para suscriptores de Se Habla Español en Apple Podcasts, Spotify, iVoox y Patreon: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2E2vhVqLNtiO2TyOjfK987 Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/sehablaespanol Buy me a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/sehablaespanol/w/6450 Donaciones: https://paypal.me/sehablaespanol Contacto: sehablaespanolpodcast@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/sehablaespanolpodcast Twitter: @espanolpodcast Hola, ¿cómo va todo? Ya estamos en el mes de marzo. El tiempo pasa volando, ¿verdad? Ya hace casi dos años que llegamos a Luxemburgo. Parece mentira. Y hablando de mentiras, lo que no parece real es la noticia que vamos a escuchar hoy. Pero puedo asegurarte que ha pasado de verdad. Es muy curiosa. Y antes de ir con ella quiero situarte un poco en el contexto general de la seguridad en España. Porque la noticia va de eso, de seguridad. En primer lugar, imagino que querrás saber si España es un país seguro en términos de delincuencia, o sea, de robos, agresiones, asesinatos y ese tipo de cosas. Pues bien, según los datos más recientes, la criminalidad en España ha bajado casi un 1% respecto al año anterior. A nivel internacional, España aparece de forma habitual entre los países con niveles de criminalidad bajos. También en los rankings europeos, las ciudades españolas suelen ocupar posiciones favorables en comparación con otras de Francia, Italia o el Reino Unido, que suelen presentar índices más altos de delitos y sensación de inseguridad. ¿Significa eso que no existe delincuencia? No, por supuesto. Como ocurre en casi todos los países, los delitos se concentran sobre todo en las grandes ciudades y en los lugares con mucho turismo. Por ejemplo, en ciudades como Barcelona o Madrid, los pequeños robos siguen siendo frecuentes, especialmente en zonas muy visitadas. Además, hay un fenómeno creciente en los últimos años: la cibercriminalidad, los delitos en internet, que ya representan alrededor del 20 % de los delitos totales en España. Aun así, las cifras muestran que España conserva una estabilidad notable: desde 2010, la tasa de criminalidad apenas ha cambiado, y se sitúa alrededor de 50 delitos por cada 1.000 habitantes, un nivel relativamente bajo y comparable a los países europeos más seguros. En resumen, podemos decir que España es, en general, un país seguro, con niveles bajos de delincuencia violenta, mucha presencia policial y un sentimiento de seguridad elevado en la mayoría de las regiones. Los principales problemas siguen siendo los robos y ciertos delitos urbanos vinculados al turismo, pero las tendencias globales no muestran un aumento preocupante. Con este contexto ya explicado, vamos ahora a una historia que demuestra que, a veces, hasta los delitos más pequeños pueden acabar resolviéndose… gracias a la suerte. No quiero darte más detalles. Prefiero que escuches la noticia y luego la analizamos con calma. Pertenece a Radio Nacional de España. “Noticia curiosa, la mala suerte de un ladrón en Avilés. Le han detenido al intentar cobrar los décimos de lotería que había robado en una casa. Más datos desde Oviedo, Teresa Coto. El caso de la lotería premiada. Es el nombre que la Policía Nacional puso a la investigación para dar con el ladrón del robo perpetrado en Avilés el pasado 15 de diciembre, en el que se sustrajeron joyas, relojes y también varios décimos del sorteo de la lotería de Navidad. Uno resultó premiado con 120 euros. El sospechoso envió a otra persona a cobrar el décimo y así es como los agentes dieron con él. Ignacio Alonso de la Torre, portavoz de la Policía Nacional en Asturias. Lo que no esperaba es que el azar se pusiera de parte de los dueños de la casa. El día 22, uno de esos décimos ganó un premio y la policía, que ya estaba sobre la pista, empezó a vigilar de cerca las administraciones de lotería. Al final, el décimo premiado, que debía ser su gran botín, se convirtió en la prueba definitiva para que la Policía Nacional le pusiera las esposas. Por eso recuerdan los agentes la importancia de que las víctimas de robos denuncien detalladamente los objetos sustraídos.” ¿Qué te ha parecido? El ladrón no era muy inteligente, ¿verdad? O a lo mejor pensaba que la policía era tonta. Bueno, el caso es que le atraparon por querer cobrar el billete de lotería que había robado. Pero vamos con las palabras y expresiones más importantes. Décimo de lotería: Es la décima parte de un billete oficial de lotería, especialmente en el Sorteo de Navidad en España. Mi compañero de trabajo y yo compramos un décimo a medias todos los años. Encontré un décimo antiguo en un cajón, pero ya estaba caducado. Perpetrar: Cometer un delito o una acción ilegal, normalmente con cierta planificación. La policía detuvo a dos personas que habían perpetrado varios fraudes bancarios. El robo fue perpetrado de madrugada, cuando no había nadie en la tienda. Sustraer: Robar algo, especialmente de forma discreta o aprovechando un descuido. Es un verbo formal. Le sustrajeron la cartera en el metro sin que se diera cuenta. El vigilante descubrió que un cliente intentaba sustraer varios productos. Joyas: Objetos de valor hechos con metales preciosos o piedras preciosas, como collares, anillos o pulseras. Mi abuela me dejó algunas joyas antiguas como recuerdo. En el museo había una vitrina llena de joyas de distintas épocas. Azar: Fuerza o causa que hace que las cosas sucedan sin control o sin planificación; suerte. Ganamos el concurso por puro azar, no porque lo esperáramos. El orden de los participantes se decidió al azar. Estar sobre la pista: Tener indicios o información que ayudan a resolver un caso o descubrir algo. Los científicos están sobre la pista de una nueva especie de insecto. Creo que estoy sobre la pista del problema del ordenador: puede ser la batería. Administración de lotería: Establecimiento oficial donde se venden y se cobran billetes y décimos de lotería. Siempre compro mis números en la misma administración del barrio. La administración estaba llena porque acababan de repartir un premio. Botín: Conjunto de objetos robados durante un delito. Los ladrones huyeron con un botín de varios teléfonos móviles. El botín de la banda incluía dinero y aparatos electrónicos. Esposas: Instrumento metálico que se coloca en las muñecas para inmovilizar a una persona detenida. El sospechoso fue trasladado esposado a la comisaría. El policía sacó las esposas en cuanto el hombre se resistió a la detención. “Noticia curiosa, la mala suerte de un ladrón en Avilés. Le han detenido al intentar cobrar los décimos de lotería que había robado en una casa. Más datos desde Oviedo, Teresa Coto. El caso de la lotería premiada. Es el nombre que la Policía Nacional puso a la investigación para dar con el ladrón del robo perpetrado en Avilés el pasado 15 de diciembre, en el que se sustrajeron joyas, relojes y también varios décimos del sorteo de la lotería de Navidad. Uno resultó premiado con 120 euros. El sospechoso envió a otra persona a cobrar el décimo y así es como los agentes dieron con él. Ignacio Alonso de la Torre, portavoz de la Policía Nacional en Asturias. Lo que no esperaba es que el azar se pusiera de parte de los dueños de la casa. El día 22, uno de esos décimos ganó un premio y la policía, que ya estaba sobre la pista, empezó a vigilar de cerca las administraciones de lotería. Al final, el décimo premiado, que debía ser su gran botín, se convirtió en la prueba definitiva para que la Policía Nacional le pusiera las esposas. Por eso recuerdan los agentes la importancia de que las víctimas de robos denuncien detalladamente los objetos sustraídos.” Recuerda, un objeto sustraído es un objeto robado. Y ahora te cuento la noticia cambiando el mayor número de palabras posibles. Se trata de una historia sorprendente que ha ocurrido en Avilés, en el norte de España. Es un caso que mezcla mala fortuna, un robo doméstico y un ladrón que no estuvo muy fino a la hora de planear su huida. Según la información policial, a mediados de diciembre un individuo entró en una vivienda y se llevó diversos objetos de valor: alhajas, relojes y también varios billetes del sorteo de Navidad, lo que en España conocemos como décimos. Hasta aquí, nada fuera de lo habitual en un robo. Pero la cosa se complicó para él cuando uno de esos billetes resultó ser agraciado con un pequeño premio. El ladrón, intentando no levantar sospechas, decidió que otra persona fuera en su lugar a reclamar el dinero. Lo que no sabía es que los agentes ya seguían el rastro del caso y tenían controlados los puntos donde se pueden cobrar los premios, es decir, las administraciones de lotería. Así que en cuanto esa persona se presentó allí para canjear el décimo, la policía consiguió identificarla y, a partir de ahí, llegar sin dificultad hasta el presunto autor del robo. Al final, lo que él pensaba que sería su mayor ganancia, terminó siendo la prueba clave que permitió a los investigadores detenerlo y ponerle los grilletes. Por eso, la Policía recuerda siempre la importancia de denunciar con detalle todos los objetos robados, incluidos documentos, tickets o billetes que, como en este caso, pueden convertirse en la pieza fundamental para resolver la investigación. La verdad es que cada vez es más difícil cometer un delito y que la policía no encuentre al responsable. El ADN, los teléfonos móviles y otras muchas cosas facilitan el trabajo de los agentes por suerte para todas las personas decentes. Venga, escuchamos la noticia por última vez. “Noticia curiosa, la mala suerte de un ladrón en Avilés. Le han detenido al intentar cobrar los décimos de lotería que había robado en una casa. Más datos desde Oviedo, Teresa Coto. El caso de la lotería premiada. Es el nombre que la Policía Nacional puso a la investigación para dar con el ladrón del robo perpetrado en Avilés el pasado 15 de diciembre, en el que se sustrajeron joyas, relojes y también varios décimos del sorteo de la lotería de Navidad. Uno resultó premiado con 120 euros. El sospechoso envió a otra persona a cobrar el décimo y así es como los agentes dieron con él. Ignacio Alonso de la Torre, portavoz de la Policía Nacional en Asturias. Lo que no esperaba es que el azar se pusiera de parte de los dueños de la casa. El día 22, uno de esos décimos ganó un premio y la policía, que ya estaba sobre la pista, empezó a vigilar de cerca las administraciones de lotería. Al final, el décimo premiado, que debía ser su gran botín, se convirtió en la prueba definitiva para que la Policía Nacional le pusiera las esposas. Por eso recuerdan los agentes la importancia de que las víctimas de robos denuncien detalladamente los objetos sustraídos.” Antes de terminar, me gustaría contarte cuáles son, según los datos internacionales más recientes, los países que hoy se consideran los más inseguros del mundo. Encabezan la lista Venezuela, Papúa Nueva Guinea y Haití, todos con índices cercanos o superiores a 80 puntos, lo que se considera una criminalidad muy alta. Estas cifras reflejan problemas profundos como inestabilidad política, economías muy frágiles, presencia de bandas armadas y dificultad para mantener sistemas policiales eficaces. Otras fuentes internacionales confirman que países como Afganistán, Sudáfrica, Honduras, Trinidad y Tobago, Siria, Jamaica y Perú también aparecen entre los más peligrosos debido a los altos niveles de violencia, conflictos armados o crimen organizado. Y como tenemos a una suscriptora que vive en Trinidad y Tobago, a lo mejor puede dejarnos un comentario para saber si es verdad lo que dicen las estadísticas. En resumen, aunque cada país tiene su propia realidad, los más inseguros suelen compartir algunos elementos en común: conflicto armado, crisis políticas prolongadas, desigualdad extrema, redes criminales muy activas y poca capacidad del Estado para garantizar la seguridad. Y dicho esto, contrasta mucho con el caso de España, de la que hablábamos al principio: un país donde la criminalidad se mantiene en niveles bajos y relativamente estables, y donde la mayoría de delitos no son violentos. Ahora, para terminar, repasamos las palabras y expresiones que hemos aprendido hoy. Décimo de lotería: Es la décima parte de un billete oficial de lotería, especialmente en el Sorteo de Navidad en España. Perpetrar: Cometer un delito o una acción ilegal, normalmente con cierta planificación. Sustraer: Robar algo, especialmente de forma discreta o aprovechando un descuido. Joyas: Objetos de valor hechos con metales preciosos o piedras preciosas, como collares, anillos o pulseras. Azar: suerte. Estar sobre la pista: Tener indicios o información que ayudan a resolver un caso o descubrir algo. Administración de lotería: Establecimiento oficial donde se venden y se cobran billetes y décimos de lotería. Botín: Conjunto de objetos robados durante un delito. Esposas: Instrumento metálico que se coloca en las muñecas para inmovilizar a una persona detenida.Escucha este episodio completo y accede a todo el contenido exclusivo de Se Habla Español. Descubre antes que nadie los nuevos episodios, y participa en la comunidad exclusiva de oyentes en https://go.ivoox.com/sq/171214

Vegetarische Küche mit karibischem Twist: Beni Tonka erklärt Uwe Schulz und Carolin Courts, warum Tamarinde für ihn unverzichtbar ist. Kulinarisch geprägt haben ihn die Küche von Trinidad und Tobago und seine deutsche Oma. Von WDR 5.

In this episode of The Writing Life, Trinidadian writer Celeste Mohammed reflects on the role of family, mythology, and Caribbean folklore in her writing.   Celeste has been a lawyer since 2001 but she has been telling stories all her life. A native of Trinidad and Tobago, in 2016, she graduated from Lesley University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, with an MFA in Creative Writing (Fiction). Her debut novel Pleasantview won the 2022 OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature. Ahead of its publication in the Caribbean and the UK, a story from her current novel-in-stories Ever Since We Small was shortlisted for the 2024 Commonwealth Short Story Prize.   She sat down with her friend and fellow Trinidadian writer Ayanna Lloyd Banwo to discuss Ever Since We Small, a powerful novel-in-stories in which survival, resilience and self-discovery are passed down through generations of an Indo-Trinidadian family. Together, they explore her use of the short story form to create an intricately woven tapestry of stories, Caribbean folklore, and the book's themes of belonging, resistance, and legacy.

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Sirens at night, blocks at dawn—this conversation follows Che'Rel, a 26-year-old police officer and lifelong swimmer from Trinidad and Tobago, as she threads two demanding worlds into one life of discipline and joy. We meet her on deck at Nova Masters in Richmond, fresh off a night shift, and explore how race-pace sets, team culture, and a stubborn sprinter's mindset help her keep purpose front and center.Che'Rel walks us through the pivot from childhood education to policing, the reality of 6 p.m.–6 a.m. patrols on a busy corridor, and the mental gymnastics required to slide from high-stress calls into focused training. She traces her swim roots from a Caribbean school activity day to national teams and then to Hunter College, where the “individual sport” suddenly turned into a team mission. That shift unlocked leadership—rallying teammates before races, chasing championships, and learning how shared effort changes your ceiling. We also get into favorite and best events, from a love of breaststroke to the love-hate pain of the 100 fly, and why short, high-quality sets often beat long, unfocused yards for busy athletes.There's a quiet heroism in her comeback story: a twisted ankle during the police academy that could have set her back to square one. Instead, swimming fitness and mindset carried her through to graduation. She offers a grounded look at early patrol experiences, including a tense de-escalation with a drowsy driver, and the satisfaction of staying calm under pressure. Along the way, Coach Mark Kutz's mantra—“chump or champ today?”—becomes a compass for both the pool and the street. If you're balancing shift work, training goals, or just looking for motivation to show up, this story is a blueprint for resilience, community, and race-ready focus.If this episode inspires you, follow the show, share it with a teammate who needs a push, and leave a quick review—tell us your favorite tough set and why it matters to you.Email us at HELLO@ChampionsMojo.com. Opinions discussed are not medical advice, please seek a medical professional for your own health concerns. You can learn more about the Host and Founder of Champions Mojo at www.KellyPalace.com

 In our February 2026 Community Chat, and with members of the Caribbean tech community, an HR Consultant and Founder and CEO of Persolve Limited in Trinidad and Tobago, Joel-Ann Cook-Walcott, and a long-time friend of the Show, Steven Williams, the Executive Director of Sunisle Communications Inc., and the Principal Consultant of Data Privacy and Management Advisory Services in Barbados, the panel discusses:   *  The evolving need for Caribbean digital sovereignty, and   *  Will the Silicon Valley tech culture shape the Caribbean workplace?   The episode, show notes and links to some of the things mentioned during the episode can be found on the ICT Pulse Podcast Page (www.ict-pulse.com/category/podcast/)       Enjoyed the episode?  Do rate the show and leave us a review!       Also, connect with us on: Facebook – https://www.facebook.com/ICTPulse/   Instagram –  https://www.instagram.com/ictpulse/   Twitter –  https://twitter.com/ICTPulse   LinkedIn –  https://www.linkedin.com/company/3745954/admin/   Join our mailing list: http://eepurl.com/qnUtj    Music credit: The Last Word (Oui Ma Chérie), by Andy Narrell Podcast editing support:  Mayra Bonilla Lopez   ---------------  

Send a textIn this special J'Ouvert Morning release, we sit with Wendell Manwarren — co-founder of 3 Canal, pioneer of rapso, and one of the true Kings of J'Ouvert.From Belmont to the Savannah stage, Wendell unpacks the philosophy behind Carnival, the power of the rope as symbol, and how 3 Canal transformed social commentary into anthem. We explore the origins of Blue, the ritual of J'Ouvert, the evolution of rapso, and why Carnival has always been about resistance, rebellion, and reclaiming space.This conversation goes beyond music.We discuss:The birth of 3 Canal and the rapso movementThe cultural meaning of J'OuvertClass, power, and the symbolism of the ropeMentorship from giants like Derek Walcott and Peter MinshallThe transformation of Carnival from ritual to productWhy noise has always been politicalThe Carnival imagination and storytelling as nation-buildingWendell reflects on legacy, responsibility, and what it means to stand in history — not just perform in it.This is Part I of the 3 Canal: Kings of J'Ouvert trilogy.If you care about Carnival, culture, resistance, and the future of Trinidad & Tobago's creative identity this episode is essential listening.

Send a textIn Part III of the 3 Canal: Kings of J'Ouvert trilogy, we sit with Roger Roberts — vocalist, producer, theatre practitioner, and one of the foundational voices behind 3 Canal's sound and philosophy.From sweeping yards on J'Ouvert morning as a child to commanding Olympic stages with Peter Minshall, Roger reflects on a life shaped by ritual, resistance, and responsibility.This episode traces the journey behind the voice — from choir training and theatre with Derek Walcott to the pivotal decision to leave a secure banking career after confronting systemic injustice. For Roger, art was never about entertainment alone — it was about reflection, truth-telling, and holding up a mirror to society.We explore:The formation of 3 Canal and the birth of “Blue”The chaos and cultural shift of the original Blue J'Ouvert bandLosing John Isaacs and carrying the group forwardThe discipline behind vocal harmony and performanceWhy Carnival is ritual — not productMentorship, the Black Box, and creating space for young artistsTrinidad & Tobago as a “zone of peace” and the responsibility of artists to defend that idealRoger speaks candidly about closing the J'Ouvert chapter after 30 years, the emotional weight of watching Carnival evolve, and why performance remains the most sacred part of his work.This is not just the story of a singer.It is the story of a cultural architect who chose purpose over comfort, stage over security, and truth over applause.This is Part III of the 3 Canal: Kings of J'Ouvert trilogy.If you care about Carnival, craft, conscience, and the future of Trinidad & Tobago's creative identity — this episode is essential listening.

Send a textMical Teja joins us for a powerful conversation on legacy, resilience, and redefining modern soca through history.From the making of DNA and its Road March journey, to the deeper cultural intention behind Last Train, Hall of Fame, and Runaway, Teja opens up about songwriting, production, and why emotional connection matters more than hype.We talk about:The story behind revisiting calypso classics and preserving heritageWhy he refuses to chase formulas — and how he builds timeless musicPerforming in calypso tents and respecting the iconsThe National Philharmonic collaboration at NAPAPanorama, pan arrangements, and cultural responsibilityDealing with criticism, DJs, and industry pressureWhy Trinidad & Tobago is still the Capital of CarnivalThis is a masterclass in artistry, humility, and vision from one of the most important voices in Caribbean music today.

Send a textThis episode is our salute to Attillah Springer, Pearl Eintou Springer, and the entire team behind the Canboulay Ritual Enactment — honouring their work in preserving the spiritual and historical foundation of Trinidad & Tobago's Carnival.In this powerful conversation, we explore the true origins of Carnival through the lens of Canboulay — resistance, ancestral memory, African spiritual continuities, and the communities of East Port of Spain who have carried this legacy forward.Attillah unpacks:The history behind the Canboulay riotsWhy ritual enactment mattersThe spiritual dimensions of CarnivalThe difference between commercial Carnival and cultural CarnivalHeritage, economics, and protecting intangible knowledgeThis episode goes beyond celebration.It is about remembrance.It is about resistance.It is about community.It is about spirit.A necessary conversation on tradition, identity, and the living legacy of our ancestors.

Ann talks with 9-time PGA Tour Champions winner Stephen Ames, about what he likes most about playing on the 'over 50' circuit, on his unusual geographical journey in golf, growing up on the island of Trinidad & Tobago, his opinions on Tiger playing on the PGA Tour Champions, about all the money on the PGA Tour, and much more. 

Tracing a lineage from Ragga Soca, Rapso, and Extempo to legendary carnival speech characters like the Pierrot Grenade, Baby Doll, and Midnight Robber, this podcast proves that spoken word is a cultural force and tradition in Trinidad and Tobago. Join amílcar peter sanatan as he wanders through the steelpan yards of East Port-of-Spain, the ache of tabanca  and bombastic badness in "Robber Talk." Immerse yourself in the rhythms, songs, and metaphors of a people who claim transform every street and period of history into a stage.amílcar peter sanatan is an interdisciplinary Caribbean artist, educator and activist. He is from Trinidad and Tobago and currently working between East Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Helsinki, Finland. He won the Bridget Jones Caribbean Arts Award for poetry and his creative nonfiction was shortlisted for the Johnson and Amoy Achong Prize for Caribbean Writers. sanatan participated in scholarly and arts-based fellowships with Bocas Lit Fest, Journal of International Women's Studies and Promundo. He is the author of two poetry chapbooks: About Kingston and The Black Flâneur: Diary of Dizain Poems, Anthropology of Hurt.

Eveen the Eviscerator is skilled, discreet, professional, and here for your most pressing needs in the ancient city of Tal Abisi. Her guild is strong, her blades are sharp, and her rules are simple. Those sworn to the Matron of Assassins—resurrected from death and wiped of their memories—have only three unbreakable vows.First, the contract must be just. Second, even the most powerful assassin may only kill the contracted. The third and the simplest: once you accept a job, you must carry it out. And if you stray? There's hell to pay--literally. When the Festival of the Clockwork King turns the city upside down, Eveen's newest mission brings her face-to-face with a past she isn't supposed to remember and a vow she can't forget.In this reading, we meet the undead assassin Eveen as she readies to set out on a job. Gliding high above Tal Abisi from rooftop to rooftop, she surveys the night Festival of the Clockwork King--where careful readers will catch glimpses of a mashup of New Orleans Mardi Gras, Carriacou Shakespeare Mas, Trinidad Canboulay, allusions to Lord Blakie's "Steelband Clash"--and more. Phenderson Djéli Clark is the award-winning and Hugo, Nebula, World Fantasy, and Sturgeon nominated author of the Abeni's Song series and A Master of Djinn, and the novellas The Dead Cat Tail Assassins, Ring Shout, The Black God's Drums, and The Haunting of Tram Car 015. His short stories have appeared in venues such as Tor.com and anthologies including, Hidden Youth and Black Boy Joy.

His week that was - Mr Kevin HealyDr Richard Broinowski, retired Australian diplomat talks about the home invasion and kidnapping of the Venezuelan President and his wife and other violations of UN laws by Israel.Perth medical doctor and environmental activist Dr Colin Hughes focusing on challenges facing us all from climate change and inaction on fossil fuels reduction and the situation in Palestine which the western world leaders sanction.Dr Sasha Gillies-Lekakis with Part 2 of his country profile of Trinidad and Tobago.Executive Director of GeneEthics Network Bob Phelps discusses the latest push for genetic engineering. Head to www.3cr.org.au/hometime-tuesday for full access to links and previous podcasts

Send a textFor over 30 years, George Singh has shaped Carnival history as the founder of Chutney Soca Monarch, building what has become the most important Indo-Caribbean cultural competition in the world.In this in-depth conversation, George takes us behind the scenes of how Chutney Soca Monarch began in 1996, the resistance he faced bringing chutney music into Carnival, and why fusion music is Trinidad & Tobago's most authentic cultural expression. He shares never-before-told stories about Machel Montano's surprise entry and win, the early days with artists like Sonny Mann, Sundar Popo, and Cecil Fonrose, and how the competition survived COVID, funding uncertainty, and public controversy.We also explore the business realities of culture, including why government funding is essential, how tokenismcontinues to affect Indo-Caribbean art forms, and why Chutney Soca Monarch remains free to the public despite being a multi-million-dollar production. George speaks candidly about censorship, rum songs, lyrical responsibility, judging controversies, online abuse, and what it really takes to sustain a cultural institution for three decades.This episode is a powerful reflection on legacy, equity, cultural policy, and nation-building through music — and why Chutney Soca Monarch is not just a competition, but a living archive of Trinidad & Tobago's identity.

【欢迎订阅】每天早上5:30，准时更新。【阅读原文】标题：Nicki Minaj calls herself T's 'number one fan' and shows off gold card visa正文：Trinidad and Tobago-born rapper Nicki Minaj declared herself to be T's "number one fan" on Wednesday, while also showing off her T "gold card" visa, which offers applicants residency and a path to US citizenship. The US President called the star up on stage in Washington DC after she announced her support for the so-called "Trump Accounts", which provide trust funds for children. Previously a critic of Trump's hardline immigation policies, Minaj, who came to the US with her parents as a child, has praised his leadership in recent years.知识点：declare v. /dɪˈkleə(r)/ (BrE) /dɪˈkler/ (AmE)to state something officially or publicly and clearly 宣布；宣称；声明 ・The country will declare a national holiday to mark the special occasion. 该国将宣布全国放假，以纪念这一特殊时刻。 ・He was quick to declare his innocence after the accident happened. 事故发生后，他立刻声明自己是无辜的获取外刊的完整原文以及精讲笔记，请关注微信公众号「早安英文」，回复“外刊”即可。更多有意思的英语干货等着你！【节目介绍】《早安英文-每日外刊精读》，带你精读最新外刊，了解国际最热事件：分析语法结构，拆解长难句，最接地气的翻译，还有重点词汇讲解。所有选题均来自于《经济学人》《纽约时报》《华尔街日报》《华盛顿邮报》《大西洋月刊》《科学杂志》《国家地理》等国际一线外刊。【适合谁听】1、关注时事热点新闻，想要学习最新最潮流英文表达的英文学习者2、任何想通过地道英文提高听、说、读、写能力的英文学习者3、想快速掌握表达，有出国学习和旅游计划的英语爱好者4、参加各类英语考试的应试者（如大学英语四六级、托福雅思、考研等）【你将获得】1、超过1000篇外刊精读课程，拓展丰富语言表达和文化背景2、逐词、逐句精确讲解，系统掌握英语词汇、听力、阅读和语法3、每期内附学习笔记，包含全文注释、长难句解析、疑难语法点等，帮助扫除阅读障碍。

Zionist pressure leading to the demise of the Adelaide Writers Week, pressure on Australian Government to cancel visit by Israeli President Hertzog, situation in Gaza and West Bank with retired Adelaide QC Paul Heywood-Smith.Academic and author Dr Tim Anderson discusses the attacks on Venezuela, threats to Cuba, Mexico and Iran by the Trump regime.Part 2 of the history and present situation for Venezuela with activists Coral Wynter and Jim McIlroy.Dr Sasha Gillies-Lekakis with his history profile of Trinidad and Tobago.Journalist and correspondent with Islands Business Nic Maclellan exploring the many issues facing the Pacific Nations Head to www.3cr.org.au/hometime-tuesday for full access to links and previous podcasts

Send us a textIn this episode of The Corie Sheppard Podcast, we sit with one of Trinidad & Tobago's most respected and intentional soca artists — Nadia Batson.Nadia opens up about her creative philosophy, explaining why she refuses to compete with her past hits and how trusting her instincts has led to songs like “Pieces” taking over TikTok and Carnival stages across the Caribbean. We dive deep into her songwriting process, the importance of knowing your audience, and how confidence — not pressure — fuels longevity.The conversation also explores:​How “Pieces” became a regional anthem​Writing songs without music and trusting melody instinct​Stage nerves, performance dominance, and vulnerability​Building Art Form to reclaim creative control​The realities of Carnival performance, vocal strain, and technology​Why Nadia believes in building your own table in the industry​Her journey from background vocalist to frontline artist​The balance between artistry, business, and authenticityThis is a masterclass in creative confidence, Caribbean music culture, and sustainable artistry — straight from someone who's lived it.

I'm excited to welcome Taj Julien (they/them), a student affairs professional, storyteller, and advocate for belonging. Taj is a Caribbean-born from Trinidad and Tobago, an educator whose work centers identity, community, and supporting students through experiences of being othered. They bring both lived experience and professional expertise to the conversation on reclaiming confidence and passion in environments that don't always make space for you. Be sure to stick around!..Be a Guest: https://forms.gle/NtccnhVn2PVn9nSQ6..#doneapologizingpodcast #doneapologizingforbeingme #doneapologizing #womenempowerment #womensupportingwomen 

SummaryIn this episode, Benjamin Lee interviews Keeon Taylor, a fitness expert from Trinidad and Tobago, who shares his personal journey into fitness, the importance of mindset, nutrition, and community in achieving health goals. Keeon discusses his transition from sports to personal training, his philosophy on nutrition, and the five simple steps to fitness success. He emphasizes the significance of a positive mindset, effective nutrition, appropriate workouts, rewards, and community support in the fitness journey.TakeawaysKeeon's fitness journey began after an ACL injury at 25.Community support is crucial in fitness and accountability.Nutrition should be tailored to individual goals and lifestyles.Mindset is the foundation for achieving fitness goals.Effective nutrition is about making gradual changes.Group fitness creates a sense of belonging and motivation.Treat days can be beneficial if they align with goals.Start exercising based on your current fitness level.Daily decisions impact long-term fitness success.You can always start taking care of your health today.Chapters00:00 Introduction and Background16:27 The Power of a Positive Mindset in Fitness20:47 Rewarding Yourself for Your Hard Work23:40 Starting Small and Making Consistent Changes28:33 Balancing Treat Days for Long-Term Success32:58 Taking Care of Your Body for a Healthy FutureBooks, Blogs, Newsletter: ⁠https://benjaminlee.blog⁠I Can Do Podcast: ⁠https://icandopodcast.com⁠Youtube: ⁠https://youtube.com/@icandopodcast?si=kW2BsuvcYsaQZaBv

On this episode of the AMSSM Sports Medcast, host Dr. Jake Wessels, MD, is joined by Dr. Nailah Adams Morancie, MD, MS, to discuss Low Energy Availability in Minority Populations. In this conversation, which was recorded during the 2025 AMSSM Annual Meeting, Dr. Adams shares more information on her main stage lecture of the same name, which was selected as one of the AMSSM Collaborative Research Network Spotlight talks. Dr. Adams is a Primary Care Sports Medicine Physician in the UNC Department of Family Medicine. She has received a number of awards during her medical career, and her research areas of interest lie primarily in assessing and managing high-risk behaviors and nutritional and physiologic misconceptions that may plague adolescent and young adult athletes. She is the Founder and Medical Director of Run For Life Trinidad and Tobago, Inc., a non-profit organization dedicated to the promotion of fun, healthy lifestyles for secondary school students through training for a marathon relay and currently serves as a national team doctor with the Trinidad and Tobago Olympic Committee.   Registration is now open for the 2026 AMSSM Annual Meeting. Visit the conference website to learn more: annualmeeting.amssm.org/

Send us a textIn this powerful and deeply personal episode of The Corie Sheppard Podcast, we sit with Terri Lyons — Calypso Monarch, Queen of Queens, performer, and cultural torchbearer — for an expansive conversation on calypso, resilience, legacy, and Caribbean identity.Terri unpacks what it truly means to represent Trinidad & Tobago on regional stages such as Montserrat and Carifesta, the responsibility that comes with being crowned Queen of Queens, and why claims that calypso is dying completely miss the point. She reflects on commanding performances, crowd connection, and the discipline behind her powerful stage presence.The conversation moves into Terri's early life in Port of Spain and Laventille, growing up without financial security, navigating loss and trauma, and how those experiences shaped her resilience, creative drive, and refusal to be boxed in by industry expectations. She speaks candidly about motherhood, survival, financial discipline, and staying authentic in a challenging music landscape.We also explore:The craft and strategy of calypso performanceWriting songs without rhythms and building music from melody and storyPaying homage to icons like Black Stalin and ShadowRadio politics, cultural gatekeeping, and who decides what gets heardWhy calypso must connect with youth without losing its rootsLongevity, ownership, and making music work as a businessHer standout songs including “I Am Lion,” “Ask Yuh Man,” “Blessings,” and “Fling Bam Bam”Competing in Skinner Park, tent culture, and the modern calypso circuitThis episode is a masterclass in Caribbean excellence, cultural preservation, and personal grit — filled with humour, honesty, and hard-earned insight from one of Trinidad & Tobago's most compelling calypsonians.

Send us a textIn this episode of The Corie Sheppard Podcast, we sit down with Braveboy — artist, songwriter, and cultural strategist — for a deep conversation on music, identity, and navigating global creative spaces from Trinidad and Tobago.Braveboy traces his journey from early soca and trapso roots to international collaborations across EDM, Zumba, hip hop, and global club music. He shares how studying law and the business of music shaped his independence as an artist, why soca travels further than we often realise, and how Trinidadian culture shows up in global DJ pools without us even knowing.We also explore:The rise and impact of trapsoWhy soca is both local fuel and global currencyPerforming internationally vs Caribbean audiencesZumba as a powerful global music platformNavigating stereotypes, visibility, and identity as a Caribbean artistThe importance of ownership, publishing, and long-term strategy in musicThis is a conversation about artistry, survival, culture, and legacy — and what it really means to build a career beyond borders while staying rooted.

In this episode, we sit down with Kevan Kalapnath Maharaj, Managing Director of IAMovement, an environmental NGO based in Trinidad and Tobago, to explore how vetiver grass is emerging as a practical, locally relevant nature based solution for building climate resilience. Together, we unpack what makes vetiver so effective for stabilising soil, reducing erosion, and supporting green infrastructure, and why projects like these deliver stronger, longer lasting results when communities are meaningfully engaged from the start.Kevan shares how IAMovement, founded in 2014, works through education, empowerment, and public awareness activities that connect social, environmental, and economic issues across Trinidad and Tobago and the wider Caribbean. Drawing on his background in Chemical and Process Engineering (UWI St Augustine) and certification in Project and Facilities Management, he also reflects on co leading the Caribbean Green Infrastructure Conference in 2022 and 2025, a platform that brought together regional and international stakeholders to advance green infrastructure, nature based solutions, and innovative climate finance mechanisms for Small Island Developing States. This conversation is a grounded reminder that real impact sits at the intersection of strong science, practical tools, and community trust.To learn more visit https://iamovement.org/https://www.instagram.com/IAMovement/#

Dr. Camille U. Adams joins Let's Talk Memoir for a conversation about generations of mothers choosing to unmother their children, colonial violence in Trinidad and Tobago, stifling relationships, cognitive dissonance, finding the psychological, emotional, and geographical distance we need, narcissism and the golden child, not wanting to tell the story we ultimately find a way to tell, being a poet first, retracting and pulling back to get close to ourselves and write, exigence in memoir, going no contact with family, cocooning ourselves, finding support systems that work, getting into literary magazines, how content creates form, and her 300-page poem How To Be Unmothered: a Trinidadian memoir. Info/Registration for Ronit's 10-Week Memoir Class Memoir Writing: Finding Your Story https://www.pce.uw.edu/courses/memoir-writing-finding-your-story   Also in this episode: -the narcissist's nest -using elements of fiction -trusting yourself   Books mentioned in this episode: -Thick and Other Essays by Dr. Tressie McMillam Cottom -Ordinary Girls by Jaquira Diaz -Brother, I'm Dying by Edwidge Danticat -Men We Reaped by Jesmyn Ward -The Dragon Can't Dance by Earl Lovelace -The Hurting Kind by Ada Limon   Dr. Camille U. Adams is a writer from Trinidad and Tobago. Camille is the author of the memoir, How To Be Unmothered: a Trinidadian memoir, released August 2025 with Restless Books. Her manuscript was recognised as a finalist in the Restless Books Prize in New Immigrant Writing 2023. Camille earned her MFA in Poetry from City College, CUNY and a Ph.D. in Creative Nonfiction from FSU. She has been awarded Best of The Net - nonfiction 2024, and has received five Pushcart Prize nominations, three Best of the Net nominations, and recognition for a notable essay in Best American Essays 2022. Among Camille's awarded fellowships is an inaugural Tin House Reading Fellowship, an inaugural Granta nature writing workshop fellowship, an inaugural Anaphora Arts Italy Writing Retreat Fellowship, a McKnight Doctoral Fellowship, a Community of Writers Erica Ellner Memorial Scholarship, and a Roots Wounds Words Fellowship. Additionally, Camille is a Tin House alum and has received support from Kenyon Writers Workshop, VONA, and others. She has served as a juried reader for Tin House for two consecutive years, as a CNF editor at Variant Lit, and as an assistant editor at Split Lip Magazine and at The Account. Camille currently lives in Brooklyn where she teaches and is hard at work on book two.    Connect with Camille: Website: www.camilleuadams.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/camille_u_adams Twitter: https://x.com/camille_u_adams Threads: https://www.threads.com/@camille_u_adams Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/camilleuadams.bsky.social   – Ronit's writing has appeared in The Atlantic, The Rumpus, The New York Times, Poets & Writers, The Iowa Review, Hippocampus, The Washington Post, Writer's Digest, American Literary Review, and elsewhere. Her memoir WHEN SHE COMES BACK about the loss of her mother to the guru Bhagwan Shree Rajneesh and their eventual reconciliation was named Finalist in the 2021 Housatonic Awards Awards, the 2021 Indie Excellence Awards, and was a 2021 Book Riot Best True Crime Book. Her short story collection HOME IS A MADE-UP PLACE won Hidden River Arts' 2020 Eludia Award and the 2023 Page Turner Awards for Short Stories.  She earned an MFA in Nonfiction Writing at Pacific University, is Creative Nonfiction Editor at The Citron Review, and teaches memoir through the University of Washington's Online Continuum Program and also independently. She launched Let's Talk Memoir in 2022, lives in Seattle with her family of people and dogs, and is at work on her next book.   More about Ronit: https://ronitplank.com Subscribe to Ronit's Substack: https://substack.com/@ronitplank   Follow Ronit: https://www.instagram.com/ronitplank/ https://www.facebook.com/RonitPlank https://bsky.app/profile/ronitplank.bsky.social

Send us a textIn this special on-location episode, we sit with Alvin Daniell — cultural archivist, lyricist, educator, engineer, and the visionary creator of Calypso Showcase — for an in-depth conversation on legacy, preparation, and preserving Trinidad and Tobago's cultural memory.Recorded in Miami, this episode explores Alvin Daniel's journey from mathematics teacher and engineer to one of the most influential interviewers and advocates in Caribbean music history. He reflects on the origins of Calypso Showcase following the 1990 coup, his meticulous approach to interviewing calypsonians, and the responsibility of documenting artists with depth, respect, and historical accuracy.We discuss:The philosophy and process behind Calypso ShowcaseInterviewing icons such as Baron, Shadow, Growling Tiger, Merchant, Maestro, Black Prince, Zandolee, and Marshall MontanoThe unseen labour behind cultural documentation and archival workCalypso adjudication, lyrical analysis, and colour commentaryPanorama arrangements, thematic storytelling, and the genius of arrangers like Pelham Goddard, Len “Boogsie” Sharpe, and Jit SamarooAlvin Daniel's role in copyright reform and artist advocacyTeaching, engineering discipline, and excellence as a lifelong principleThis episode is both a masterclass in cultural interviewing and a tribute to the people who shaped Trinidad and Tobago's musical identity. It is essential listening for artists, researchers, broadcasters, and anyone serious about Caribbean culture.

Send us a textWe're back with our annual Christmas episode, sharing calypso and parang music from Trinidad & Tobago

Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts.Celebrate the holidays with us with a throwback episode as we open a window onto a season where streets become stages, kitchens turn into archives, and every drumbeat and carol carries a story. From the clatter of cowbells in Nassau to the smoky crackle of a roast pig on Christmas Eve, the region's holidays reveal how history lives in sound, taste, and togetherness. We start with the pulse of festival culture: Junkanoo's lavish costumes and goatskin drums marching down Bay Street in the Bahamas, and the Boxing Day launches in the U.S. Virgin Islands, St. Kitts and Nevis, Belize, and Montserrat. Each celebration stitches heritage to the present—months of planning, bursts of creativity, and a shared promise to meet at dawn. Then we head to St. Vincent and the Grenadines, where Nine Mornings wakes neighborhoods at 4 a.m. with concerts and games, culminating in a joyful jump up that proves community thrives when people gather before sunrise.Our journey continues into homes and churches. In Suriname, Godo Pa—Dearest Daddy—arrives on December 6 with gifts and poems, a post-independence figure who replaces Old World icons with a reflection of local identity. Across the Spanish Caribbean, Noche Buena brings families to the table for lechón, yuca, and music that lasts late into Christmas Eve, while Three Kings Day keeps the season open into January as children leave grass and water for the camels and wake to gifts beneath the bed. These customs hold the region's layered past while nurturing the joy that keeps people close. No Caribbean holiday is complete without music. Parang bands roam neighborhoods in Grenada, and parang-soca lights up Trinidad and Tobago with door-to-door harmonies. We share favorites—from Scrunter's Christmas classics and Bindley B's celebratory anthems to Carlene Davis's reggae carols—curating a playlist that can transform a winter commute into a warm-weather fête. By the end, you'll hear how a festival becomes a bridge, how a song becomes a keepsake, and how a meal becomes a map back home.Press play, share your family tradition, and tell us the holiday song you return to every year. If this tour of Caribbean celebrations moved you, follow, rate, and leave a review to help others find the show.Support the showConnect with Strictly Facts - Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube | Website Looking to read more about the topics covered in this episode? Subscribe to the newsletter at www.strictlyfactspod.com to get the Strictly Facts Syllabus to your email!Want to Support Strictly Facts? Rate & Leave a Review on your favorite platform Share this episode with someone or online and tag us Send us a DM or voice note to have your thoughts featured on an upcoming episode Donate to help us continue empowering listeners with Caribbean history and education Produced by Breadfruit Media

durée : 00:06:12 - Ces chansons qui font l'actu - par : Bertrand DICALE - Poursuivons notre tour du monde des chants de Noël au sud des Antilles avec le parang, la soca parang, la chutney parang et de belles humeurs dansantes à Trinté et Tobago. Vous aimez ce podcast ? Pour écouter tous les autres épisodes sans limite, rendez-vous sur Radio France.

SOCA THERAPY - DECEMBER 14, 2025Soca Therapy PlaylistSunday December 14th 2025Making You Wine from 6-9pm on Flow 98.7fm TorontoPampalam (Dr. Jay Plate) - Faith CallenderStarta Pack - Tionne HernandezGOAT (Precision Bouyon Remix) - Bunji Garlin x America Foster x Major LazerGimme Waist - Preedy x Travis WorldDey-O - Machel Montano x Travis WorldUnder De Rum - Ro'deyUnruly (Reloaded) - King Bubba FMDominate - Lil Rick In The Mas - Problem ChildRisky - LyrikalPull D Pin - Machel Montano x Skinny Fabulous x Lil Natty x ThundaCapital - Mical Teja x Patrice RobertsCan’t Fling Mud To A Love Song - Fay-Ann LyonsNo War - 3 Canal x StemzDutty Angels - Silvah x StemzCome Down - M1 aka Menace x Slammer Cutter x StemzCarnival Friend - Kes x BenjaiBackground - Erphaan AlvesI Wanna Party - Viking Ding DongMedicine - KerlzMedicine - Kes x TanoJamtown - Coutain x TanoHero - GBM Nutron x TanoShake Up - JadelBaddest - Tian WinterGal Roll It - DevLook Back - LyrikalWorkey Workey - Burning FlamesSoca Man - BaronTalk - Barbados Troubadours TOP 7 COUNTDOWN - Powered By The Soca SourceTop New Soca Being Played in Trinidad & Tobago (as of Dec 11th)7. Inch By Inch - Yung Bredda6. Pieces - Nadia Batson5. Kaya - Freetown Collective4. Last Train - Mical Teja3. Compromise - Machel Montano x Tano2. Wedding Band - Coutain x Tano1. Respectfully Yours - Full BlownWassy - Full BlownCocoa Tea - Kes x TanoRum & Coca-Cola - Kes x TanoCalypso (Keepers Of The Flame) - Freetown CollectiveHigher Mas - Viking Ding DongFunday - Shal Marshall Liming Spirit - Shal Marshall Cheers - Problem ChildBig Truck - Imani RayWeakness - Yung BreddaDrift - Anika BerryOut Ah Road (Release Meh) - Problem ChildFiery - Jadel LegereBirthday (Dr. Jay Plate) - Mical Teja We Outside (Dr. Jay Plate) - Viking Ding DongTake Me Home (D Ninja Edit) - Freetown Collective x David RudderPAN MOMENTSOrdinary People - DesperadoesTANTY TUNESHush Your Mouth - Kenny J.Alexander - Kenny J.De Paint Brush - Kenny J.NORTHERN PRESCRIPTIONSoca Drops - Jfiyre x Sons of SteelWho Badda - Lyrikal x Yung BreddaNo Horn (Dr. Jay Plate) - Lady LavaHorning - This Is Kash x Miguel MaestreLow Key - Blaka DanMy Everything - GBM NutronGo Down - D1Culture - JaigaHigher (Dr. Jay Plate) - VoiceRollin (Dr. Jay Plate) - Homefront feat OzyJab Molassie (Dr. Jay Plate) - SuperblueHeart Of Carnival - V'ghnLucy - DestraFollow Dr. Jay @socaprince​ and @socatherapy“Like” Dr. Jay on http://facebook.com/DrJayOnline

Send us a textIn this wide-ranging conversation, Rome joins us to unpack a career that spans engineering, music, radio, television, and cultural leadership. From his early days as a mechanical engineer at Petrotrin to becoming one of Trinidad and Tobago's most recognisable entertainment voices, Rome reflects on the risks, pivots, and purpose that shaped his journey.We dive deep into the state of Carnival and live entertainment, including venue shortages, promoter challenges, and why Trinidad and Tobago still lacks purpose-built cultural spaces. Rome shares rare insights from his time as former President of the Promoters Association, explaining how policy gaps, policing costs, and weak consultation continue to affect the sector The conversation also explores:The evolution of soca parang and why generational renewal mattersThe creative discipline behind writing clean songs for dirty mindsLessons from failure, from empty dance floors to breakout hitsBehind-the-scenes stories from VH1 reality TV, international stages, and LA acting schoolWhy projects like Carnival Catwalk and Ultimate Soca Champion are about building pipelines, not just showsAt its core, this episode is about culture as industry, risk as growth, and the responsibility of creatives to build platforms for the next generation.

The story of how Latvia, then the Duchy of Courland, had a colony in the Caribbean. The island of Tobago. We travel back to the 17th century and explore how Latvia (Courland) became the world's smallest nation to have a colony. We look for remnants of that empire in present-day Tobago and Latvia. Thanks for listening!

Send us a textUmba (Matsimela): Foundation Dubplates, Sound Clash History & Trinidad's Sound System LegacyIn this episode of The Corie Sheppard Podcast, we sit with Umba, selector and driving force behind Matsimela, Trinidad & Tobago's most formidable sound system. From playing records as a child to clashing on some of the world's biggest stages, Umba breaks down the real history of sound system culture — not hype, not nostalgia, but lived experience.We trace Matsimela's rise from grassroots dances to World Clash appearances, unpack how dubplates were sourced, funded, and protected, and explore why Matsimela is known for having the deepest foundation dub box in the country. Umba shares behind-the-scenes stories involving icons like Bounty Killer, Capleton, Sizzla, Everton Blender, Buju Banton, Sean Paul, and more — plus what it really took to compete with international sounds like Mighty Crown, Panther, Tony Matterhorn, Fire Linx & Stone Love.This is also a masterclass in sound clash strategy: momentum, psychology, crowd control, and why preparation — not volume — wins clashes. Beyond clashes, Umba reflects on radio's golden era, building audiences before social media, mentoring younger selectors, and why sound system legacy must be documented, not diluted.This episode is essential listening for anyone who cares about Trinidad's music history, sound system culture, dubplates, and the business behind the culture.

Here is what will be QRV this week:TG – Guatemala - TG9/AF4CZ will be on the air "holiday style," December 7 to January 5, mostly digital modes on 40-10.  He will upload his log to LoTW, eQSL and Club Log. Z8 - South Sudan - YI1DZ (aka Z81D), Diya's, contract with UN-WFP in South Sudan runs until March 10, 2026, with a possible 11-month extension pending approval. Due to frequent travel and a rotating work schedule that includes leave every six weeks, radio activity is limited to free time, mostly on weekends. The author is currently in Istanbul and will return to Juba on December 15 and could be very active as Z81D the following weekend. We have a new prefix from Trinidad and Tobago. WA3DX,Earl Markey, will be on as 9Y9DX from Arouca December 17-29, 40-10M FT8 and FT4. This is the first known issuance of the 9Y prefix. Earl says to QSL direct only to WA3DX or use LoTW. U.S. stations who want direct QSLs should include a self-addressed stamped envelope. He will also upload his log to Club Log.  C5YK, The Gambia – Andre, ON7YK, is QRV from The Gambia until January 25. He is operating as C5YK on SSB, RTTY, PSK,FT8, FT4, and some CW on 20, 17, 15, 12, and 10M. QSL only via LoTW, eQSL, or direct to ON7YK. He posts his logbook on his website.   4X – Israel - 425 DX News reports that as part of celebrating Hanukkah, the Israel Association of Radio Communications will have special callsigns 4X8NER and 4Z8NER on the air December 14-22.  QSL using LoTW or direct to 4Z5MU, and there will be an online certificate as well.  VK - Australia - From now until December 24, VK2SANTA will be on the air,  allowing children and others to talk to the North Pole on various radio frequencies. Updated times and frequencies are available online at https://www.qrz.com/db/VK2SANTA T8 - Palau - Koh, JA1ADT plans to be active from Palau as T88AC until December 17, 2025. Participation in the ARRL 10m contest. Focus on low bands before / after the contest. QSL via LoTW. Paper QSL will be available if needed – send with enough return postage.  The DX Mentor features a new YouTube episode this coming weekend – a discussion with Joe, W8GEX, offering Tips and Hints for DXers to get more into the logbook.  Between Joe, and AJ8B, the host, they have almost 100 years of chasing DX. Check it out and let me know what you think!  If you want to follow all the latest DX Podcasts and YouTube releases, you should check out the DX Mentor Facebook page and subscribe to be kept up to date on all of the DX activities. 

Caribbean Reactions to US Military Operations Against Venezuela: Colleague Evan Ellis analyzes Caribbean reactions to US military operations against Venezuela, noting support from the Dominican Republic and Trinidad and Tobago, explaining that islands like Curacao and Aruba fear becoming targets, while political shifts in St. Vincent offer new cooperation opportunities. OCT 1958

SHOW 12-11-25 CBS EYE ON THE WORLD WITH JOHN BATCHELOR JUNE 1957 THE SHOW BEGINS IN THE DOUBTS ABOUT THE TRUMP COROLLARY  FIRST HOUR 9-915 Ukraine-Russia Conflict and the Transformation of Warfare: Colleague Anatol Lieven discusses the Ukraine-Russia conflict, noting that drone warfare has fundamentally changed battle tactics, analyzing Trump's influence on peace negotiations and suggesting Ukraine risks losing support without concessions, while explaining that EU membership is being offered as a prize in exchange for territorial losses. 915-930 Why Russia Will Not Attack NATO: Colleague Anatol Lieven dismisses fears that Russia intends to attack NATO Baltic states, arguing such a move would lack strategic gain and risk nuclear war, contending these defenses are unnecessary because attacking NATO would unite the West, contrary to Russian interests. 930-945 China's Intellectual Property Theft and the K-Shaped Economy: Colleague Chris Riegel discusses "The Great Heist," a book detailing China's campaign to steal American intellectual property via spies and students, also noting a US consumer slowdown and describing a "K-shaped" economy where lower-income earners struggle with affordability despite infrastructure spending. 945-1000 Iran's Currency Collapse and Legitimacy Crisis: Colleague Jonathan Sayeh reports that Iran's currency has collapsed to historic lows, fueling inflation and social dissatisfaction, explaining that while the regime uses repression and temporary social loosening to maintain control, it faces a legitimacy crisis and difficulty recruiting loyal security forces. SECOND HOUR 10-1015 Warnings Against a US-Saudi Nuclear Deal: Colleague Andrea Stricker warns against a US-Saudi nuclear deal that allows uranium enrichment, advocating for the "gold standard" of non-proliferation, arguing any agreement must include the Additional Protocol for inspections and ensure the US retains a right of return for nuclear materials. 1015-1030 Credit Card Interest Rate Caps Would Harm Low-Income Borrowers: Colleague Veronique de Rugy criticizes proposals by Senators Sanders and Ocasio-Cortez to cap credit card interest rates at 10 percent, arguing price controls will force companies to reduce risk, ultimately denying credit to the low-income borrowers the bill aims to protect. 1030-1045 1045-1100 American Universities Have Abandoned Liberal Education: Colleague Peter Berkowitz argues that American universities have abandoned liberal education, replacing the study of Western civilization with narrow specialization and political agendas, lamenting that students are no longer taught about historical heroes or the realities of the Revolutionary War, depriving them of national identity. THIRD HOUR 1100-1115 James I, Mary Queen of Scots, and the English Succession: Colleague Clare Jackson explains how James I managed the tension between his imprisoned mother, Mary Queen of Scots, and Queen Elizabeth I, noting James protested his mother's execution but prioritized his claim to the English throne, maintaining a complex correspondence with Elizabeth to ensure his succession. 1115-1130 James I's Sea Voyage to Denmark and Dynastic Tragedies: Colleague Clare Jackson details James I's decision to travel by sea to marry Anna of Denmark, viewing it as a dynastic duty despite the risks, also discussing the death of his heir Prince Henry and his daughter's involvement in the conflicts sparking the Thirty Years' War. 1130-1145 James I's Male Favorites and the Madrid Adventure: Colleague Clare Jackson explores James I's intense relationships with male favorites like Robert Carr and George Villiers, noting the political complications these caused, describing the bizarre, risky journey Prince Charles and Villiers took to Madrid in disguise to woo the Spanish Infanta. 1145-1200 James I, American Colonies, and Tobacco Revenue: Colleague Clare Jackson discusses James I's oversight of American colonies like Jamestown, using chartered companies for deniability against Spanish claims, noting his initial opposition to tobacco before accepting its revenue and describing his fluctuating relationship with Parliament regarding funding and military action. FOURTH HOUR 12-1215 Venezuelan Opposition Leader Accepts Nobel Prize in Oslo: Colleague Evan Ellis reports on Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado accepting a Nobel Peace Prize in Oslo after escaping her country, outlining a new US national security strategy increasing military presence in the hemisphere and the seizure of a sanctioned oil tanker. 1215-1230 Caribbean Reactions to US Military Operations Against Venezuela: Colleague Evan Ellis analyzes Caribbean reactions to US military operations against Venezuela, noting support from the Dominican Republic and Trinidad and Tobago, explaining that islands like Curacao and Aruba fear becoming targets, while political shifts in St. Vincent offer new cooperation opportunities. 1230-1245 Electoral Chaos in Honduras and Chile's Stark Choice: Colleague Evan Ellis describes electoral chaos in Honduras, where US-backed candidate Asfura leads amidst claims of irregularities and potential unrest, contrasting this with Chile's election where voters choose between conservative Kast and communist "Hara" due to fears of communism or desire for social rights. 1245-100 A China's New White Paper on Latin America: Colleague Evan Ellis details China's new white paper on Latin America, which ignores US pressure and asserts a "full speed ahead" diplomatic and economic approach, emphasizing expanding infrastructure, technology, and security cooperation while securing access to critical commodities like copper.

Send us a text message and tell us your thoughts.A school bans “edges,” a graduation blocks braids, a child with locks is told to stay home—on the surface, they're dress code debates. Look closer and you see a lineage of power: colonial respectability, “imperial cleanliness,” and the policing of Black and Brown bodies through hair. We sit down with artist, educator, and gender rights advocate amilcar sanatan to map how grooming rules took root, why they persist, and what it takes to change them without sacrificing learning or dignity. We unpack the language of “neat,” “professional,” and “acceptable,” tracing it from plantation hierarchies to modern handbooks. Together, we connect scholarship and lived experience—Rastafari resistance and the Coral Gardens legacy, the gendered training of girls into silence and boys into “tidiness,” and the quiet violence of sending students home over texture or style. Along the way, we explore key legal and cultural flashpoints from Trinidad and Tobago's school hair code to Jamaica's Kensington Primary case, and why each decision matters for access to education, equal employment, and human rights.This conversation doesn't stop at critique. We highlight grassroots wins and everyday acts of repair: natural hair days led by young teachers, principals revising codes to center hygiene and safety rather than assimilation, and families rethinking what professionalism looks like in Caribbean contexts. The goal isn't disorder—it's dignity. Keep students in class. Measure readiness by curiosity and conduct, not curls. Celebrate cultural expression while maintaining clear, fair standards that actually support learning. If this resonates, share it with a friend, subscribe for more Caribbean history and culture, and leave a review telling us how grooming rules shaped your school or workplace. Your stories move this work forward.amílcar peter sanatan is an interdisciplinary Caribbean artist, educator and activist. He is from Trinidad and Tobago and currently working between East Port-of-Spain, Trinidad and Helsinki, Finland. He is the author of two poetry chapbooks: About Kingston (Peekash Press) and The Black Flâneur: Diary of Dizain Poems, Anthropology of Hurt (Ethel Zine & Micro Press). Support the showConnect with Strictly Facts - Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn | YouTube | Website Looking to read more about the topics covered in this episode? Subscribe to the newsletter at www.strictlyfactspod.com to get the Strictly Facts Syllabus to your email!Want to Support Strictly Facts? Rate & Leave a Review on your favorite platform Share this episode with someone or online and tag us Send us a DM or voice note to have your thoughts featured on an upcoming episode Donate to help us continue empowering listeners with Caribbean history and education Produced by Breadfruit Media

Send us a textIn this episode of The Corie Sheppard Podcast, we sit with Ken Corbie — musician, educator, and one of Trinidad & Tobago's most respected cultural voices. Ken takes us through his remarkable journey in music, the mentors who shaped him, and the lessons learned from a lifetime of service to culture and community.From his early years discovering his love for music, to the people who guided his path, to the relationships and experiences that shaped who he became, Ken shares stories filled with wisdom, humour, and heart. We explore themes of discipline, gratitude, faith, legacy, and the responsibility of carrying forward the values taught by those who came before us.This conversation is a masterclass in humility and purpose. Whether you're a lover of music, culture, personal development, or great storytelling, this episode offers inspiration from one of the most grounded and genuine voices in Trinidad & Tobago.Topics We DiscussKen's early musical upbringing and first encounters with the artformThe people who mentored, influenced, and supported his growthLessons learned from a lifetime in music and educationStories of discipline, responsibility, and navigating crossroadsHow faith and family shaped his outlookThe cultural values he believes Trinidad & Tobago must protectWhat legacy means — and how to build it with intentionHashtags#coriesheppardpodcast #KenCorbie #TrinidadAndTobago #Culture #MusicEducation #CaribbeanStories #SteelpanCulture #LegacyBuilding #TTMusicAmazon Link:https://www.amazon.com/Everyday-Leadership-Lessons-Unexpected-Teachers/dp/1969564016/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3SCKOJA6F7R88&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.r7r8QRpT491kjYHMkE4LdA.LSrz9e_99qx7PQK-YAxGOCgzXtNvNGXKrLDYcYH3enc&dib_tag=se&keywords=kenneth+corbie&qid=1765399332&sprefix=kenneth+corbie%2Caps%2C131&sr=8-1

Send us a textIn this episode, we sit with Trinidad & Tobago cultural icon and legendary pannist Dane Gulston — the face of Trinidad All Stars and one of the most recognisable steelpan performers of the last four decades.Dane takes us deep into his journey from Nelson Street and Eastern Boys' Government School to touring the world with Trinidad All Stars, training under musical giants, and eventually becoming a soloist whose performances have captivated audiences from Cuba to Scotland.We explore:His early years learning pan at age nine and joining All Stars at just 13.Touring internationally and the global reverence for the steelpan.Working with icons—Kitchener, Desperados elders, and Trinidad All Stars arrangers.The evolution of pan culture, discipline in the panyard, and the transformation from “badjohn bands” to world-class orchestras.Behind-the-scenes stories from performing Heat, Unknown Band, and Woman on the Bass.Why pan must return to schools, and how young players can build discipline, musicianship and lifelong opportunity through the instrument.His philosophy on performance energy, cultural pride, and legacy-building for the next generation of pannists.This is a masterclass in musicianship, discipline, heritage, and Trinidadian identity—told by a man whose life is inseparable from the sound of the steelpan.Click the link in my bio for the full episode.#coriesheppardpodcast #Steelpan #TrinidadAllStars #DaneGulston #PanMusic #CultureTT

Common Potoos are champions of camouflage. In the daytime these nocturnal creatures perch perfectly still on branches: heads pointed upward, bodies outstretched, and eyes closed down to tiny slits. It's hard to tell where the branch ends and the bird's body begins — which helps them avoid predators. They're birds more often heard than seen; with a melodious but mournful song, made at dawn, dusk and by the light of the moon. The song earned potoos the name ‘Poor-me-one' in Trinidad and Tobago.More info and transcript at BirdNote.org.Want more BirdNote? Subscribe to our weekly newsletter. Sign up for BirdNote+ to get ad-free listening and other perks. BirdNote is a nonprofit. Your tax-deductible gift makes these shows possible.  Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Tis the season for soca parang and we explore the classics of the tradition from Trinidad & Tobago 

PREVIEW Counterinsurgency Challenges and Narcoterrorism Threats Post-Intervention in Venezuela. Colonel Jeff McClausen, United States Army retired, examines the serious counterinsurgency challenges the US would face 50 days or 50 weeks after a potential Venezuelan intervention. The threat comes from narcoterrorism gangs operating from sanctuaries in neighboring countries like Colombia, Ecuador, or Brazil, who might use IEDs in the jungle if their livelihood is threatened. Colonel McClausen notes that while US forces fought in Iraq and Afghanistan, the focus has shifted to large-scale conventional warfare, leading to a loss of specialized counterinsurgency experience. Guest: Colonel Jeff McClausen.1950 TRINIDAD & TOBAGO

Rewilding reconnects people to a regenerative relationship with the lands where we dwell. Many people live lives that are dramatically linked to technological modernity. A return to a less technologically dependent life is not possible (for them). Solar Punk offers a potential “transition” type of living that could help soften the blow of a collapsing industrial technological system–or may even represent a kind of sustainable futurism. To talk with me today about this is Andrew Sage. Andrew is a passionate writer, artist, and YouTuber hailing from the vibrant island nation of Trinidad & Tobago. As an ardent anarchist and firm believer in power to the people, Andrew has dedicated his efforts to invigorating imaginations and encouraging people to create a better world in the shell of the old.Notes:Andrew's YouTubeAndrew's WebsiteThe Problem with CivilisationWe Need To Be More Tech CriticalAnnual North American Rewilding ConferenceBeyond Civilization by Daniel QuinnMartin Prechtel InterviewPeter Gelderloos; We have all the solutionsSupport the show

This week, War Secretary Pete Hegseth announced the launch of 'Operation Southern Spear', a new and more intense mission targeting narco-terror networks all across Latin America. It comes just days after the Pentagon's largest aircraft carrier, the USS Gerald R Ford, moved into the region. Also announced, more complex training in Trinidad and Tobago which adds land training already happening in both Puerto Rico and Panama. FOX's Eben Brown speaks with Dr. Rebecca Grant, national security analyst based in Washington, DC and the Vice President of the Lexington Institute, who says explains the significance of this intensified build-up of military assets in the region. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that she will retire after nearly 40 years in Congress. The San Francisco Chronicle reports on how she led the Democratic Party during some of its best and worst times. Trinidad and Tobago’s prime minister is backing Trump’s strikes against suspected drug boats in the Caribbean. The Wall Street Journal’s Kejal Vyas breaks down why it’s a big risk for the dual-island nation. Millions of sports fans who subscribe to YouTubeTV can’t access ESPN because of a dispute over carriage fees. CNBC reports on the arguments from both sides. Plus, Tesla shareholders valued Elon Musk at a potential $1 trillion in a record-setting pay package, what’s next after a judge ruled SNAP benefits must be fully funded, and a big security failure in the Louvre heist case. Today’s episode was hosted by Shumita Basu.

Ralph welcomes infectious disease expert Dr. Michael Osterholm to discuss his new book “The Big One: How We Must Prepare for Future Deadly Pandemics.” Then, Ralph shares some quick takes on current events.Dr. Michael Osterholm is a professor and director of the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota. In November 2020, Dr. Osterholm was appointed to President-elect Joe Biden's 13-member Transition COVID-19 Advisory Board. He is the author of Deadliest Enemy: Our War Against Killer Germs, and he has a weekly podcast called The Osterholm Update which offers discussion and analysis on the latest infectious disease developments. His latest book (co-authored with Mark Olshaker) is The Big One: How We Must Prepare for Future Deadly Pandemics.What we're concerned about now is we're primed for an influenza pandemic someday where a new influenza virus will emerge. And when it takes off, it'll rapidly spread through the people. And wherever it came from (whether a bird species or another animal) will not be that important because now it's transmitted among humans.Dr. Michael OsterholmI want to be really clear about one thing: There will be an influenza virus that will cause a pandemic in the future. And the pandemic clock is ticking, we just don't know what time it is.Dr. Michael OsterholmInstead of building from a base of modest preparedness from the prior administration (and I emphasize “modest”), they're going backwards. Also, with quackery positions on a whole variety of issues that is dividing the population, feeding the misinformation on the internet, and general chaos of information transmission.Ralph NaderI will just make one prediction here today: There is going to be a large, huge, overwhelming crisis that is going to occur eventually around an infectious disease issue in this country. And it's going to happen because Mother Nature herself does that to us—just like hurricanes are not optional, these large outbreaks are not optional. What's optional is how well we respond to them and limit their impact. And we are at a point right now where we have very, very limited impact on these things. So I think the public needs to be aware, we're in a very different setting today for public health response to a crisis than we've ever been in my 50 years in the business.Dr. Michael OsterholmNews 10/31/25* Our top stories this week concern U.S. saber rattling in Venezuela. First, a new piece in published Drop Site news, coauthored by Ryan Grim, Jack Poulson and Saagar Enjeti of Breaking Points, takes readers “Inside Marco Rubio's Push for Regime Change in Venezuela.” This piece deconstructs the Trump administration claims tying the Maduro government to fentanyl trafficking, quoting a senior U.S. official who unequivocally states that “U.S. intelligence has assessed that little to none of the fentanyl trafficked to the United States is being produced in Venezuela.” Another key point is that the Maduro government apparently offered to turn over oil resources to the United States in exchange for cessation of hostilities. Instead, in an echo of the Iraq War, Trump has apparently been, “swayed by arguments from Rubio that the best way to secure Venezuela's oil reserves was to facilitate regime change in Venezuela and make a better deal with a new government.” As with Iraq, regime change in Venezuela is likely to end up with a chaotic power vacuum in the country, destabilizing Latin America in turn. One would have hoped the U.S. had learned its lesson. Apparently not.* The administration does however seem to favor covert schemes to oust Maduro as opposed to an outright U.S. invasion. Back in 2020, the Trump administration backed Operation Gideon, which utilized American mercenaries and Venezuelan dissidents to try to capture Maduro. This week, Venezuela claims to have foiled another such attempt. Democracy Now! reports “Venezuelan officials say they've captured a group of mercenaries tied to the [CIA]. In a statement, the government of Venezuela said, ‘This is a colonial operation of military aggression that seeks to turn the Caribbean into a space for lethal violence and US imperial domination.'” This report goes on to state, “Earlier this month, President Trump acknowledged that he authorized the CIA to secretly conduct operations in Venezuela.” Meanwhile AP reports that over the past 16 months, a now-retired federal agent named Edwin Lopez sought to turn Maduro's personal pilot – Venezuelan General Bitner Villegas – and have the aviator deliver Maduro into U.S. custody. In exchange, Lopez promised to make the pilot a “very rich man.” This plot, hatched under President Biden and continuing under Trump, ultimately failed. Yet, as these half-baked covert ops go up in flames, it seems increasingly likely that the administration will resort to brute force. That same Democracy Now! piece reports that on Sunday, a U.S. warship arrived in Trinidad and Tobago. With no diplomatic solution on the horizon, it seems only a matter of time before the shelling begins.* As all of this unfolds, Congressional Republicans are shirking their oversight responsibilities. On October 23rd, Axios reported that Senate Foreign Relations Chairman Jim Risch of Idaho said the committee will not hold hearings regarding the lawless strikes on Venezuelan boats “at this time,” adding that he has been “briefed on it and feel[s] comfortable with where we are.” As if mocking the Legislative Branch, that same day Semafor reported a quote from “a person close to the White House” who said Trump won't coordinate with Congress until “Maduro's corpse is in US custody.”* Turning to the federal government, reclusive billionaire Timothy Mellon, heir to the Mellon fortune, has donated $130 million to the Pentagon to offset military staff salaries during the government shutdown. While $130 million is a drop in the bucket for the American Military-Industrial Complex – this donation will amount to about $50 per troop this pay cycle – it would appear to be blatantly illegal under the Antideficiency Act. The Hill explains that under this statute, “federal agencies are barred from ‘obligating or expending federal funds in advance or in excess of an appropriation, and from accepting voluntary services.'” In part, this statute was adopted to avoid just such a scenario – the president circumventing the Congressional Power of the Purse by soliciting outside donations. Unfortunately, Trump's subservient Congressional allies are unlikely to do anything about this outrageous usurpation of their power.* On the regulatory side, the Trump administration is putting its thumb on the scales in favor of David Ellison's bid to acquire Warner Bros. Discovery. A New York Post report quotes a senior administration official who says “Who owns Warner Bros. Discovery is very important to the administration…The Warner board needs to think very seriously not just on the price competition but which player in the suitor pool has been successful getting a deal done.” The Post adds that “rival bidders are likely to face stiff hurdles from US regulators.” Ellison, son of Trump billionaire ally Larry Ellison, has had his eye on Warner Bros. Discovery – which owns CNN – since his recent acquisition of Paramount and its subsidiary CBS News. Critics have long warned of the dangers of consolidation in the media sphere, particularly news, but this would truly be an unprecedented upset of the media landscape.* Turning to consumer news, a new article in the Lever focuses on the fast food chain Shake Shack. According to this piece, the chain, “recently updated its terms of use agreement to include a binding arbitration agreement and class-action waiver denying customers their legal right to take companies to court.” Now, corporations sneaking binding arbitration agreements into their terms of service is not a new phenomenon, but this method is novel. This article explains that Shake Shack, and other fast food chains, are “extending restrictive contracts to consumers through the rapid expansion of online services such as websites, mobile apps, and automated self-service kiosks.” In other words, these automated services are becoming a ‘triple-threat' for these companies to exploit, simultaneously cutting labor costs, harvesting consumer data, and now forcing customers into these restrictive legal agreements. When will regulators take action to protect consumers from such rampant abuse?* One bright spot, so to speak, for consumer protection is emerging in the United Kingdom. The BBC reports the British Department for Transport will begin a review of the increasingly bright, bordering on blinding, LED headlights that have become commonplace in automobiles. The new guidelines are to be unveiled in the forthcoming Road Safety Strategy document being prepared by the government. Many drivers in the United States have complained about this issue as well – noting how dangerous it is for drivers to be blinded by oncoming headlights while on the road – and certain states like Hawaii and Massachusetts have taken action, though there has yet to be a federal response.* In more positive news from abroad, the Economic Times reports China has enacted an anti-misinformation law dictating that, “if you are an influencer and… want to discuss ‘serious' topics - such as finance, health, medicine, law or education - you must provide proof of relevant professional credentials.” This law will also ban “advertising for medical products and services,” which also covers supplements and health foods. Other reports indicate that the fines for violating this law could be as high as ¥100,000. The proliferation of medical misinformation has become a major issue for governments the world over and in the U.S. has incubated a vast underworld of medical conspiracy theories and dubious health products. It is heartening to see something being done to protect consumers' health and safety.* Speaking of someone doing something, Democratic congressional candidate Kat Abughazaleh made headlines a month ago for blocking vehicles outside of an ICE facility in Broadview, Illinois, where she is running for office. Now, NBC reports she has been indicted by a special federal grand jury, “alongside five other people, including two other political candidates.” Abughazaleh responded to the indictment, writing “This political prosecution is an attack on all of our First Amendment rights. I'm not backing down, and we're going to win.” Her lawyer, Josh Herman, added, “This is a political prosecution that tries to turn dissent and First Amendment opposition to the Trump administration's cruel policies into a conspiracy…Kat has steadfastly opposed those policies and she will fight these charges with the same principled determination.” The defendants have not been arrested but will surrender to the court next week.* Finally, Palestine Legal has scored a major victory. The group reports that “The First Circuit…[has] ruled that pro-Palestinian slogans, encampments and criticism of Zionism is protected by the First Amendment -- tossing out a Zionist complaint targeting pro-Palestinian organizing at @MIT.” Furthermore, the court found that “Slogans such as From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free, intifada revolution, and calling Israel's actions a genocide -- and more -- do not target Jewish or Israeli students on the basis of their identity… but target Israel over its treatment of Palestinians.” This is a win for the David side of the David and Goliath struggle between pro-Palestine student groups and the universities where they are organizing – which are themselves under immense pressure from the Trump administration to stifle pro-Palestinian speech. Hopefully, this gives organizers the necessary breathing room they need to regroup as the Trump-brokered ceasefire grows ever shakier.This has been Francesco DeSantis, with In Case You Haven't Heard. Get full access to Ralph Nader Radio Hour at www.ralphnaderradiohour.com/subscribe

Today's Headlines: Trump kicked off his Asia trip with stops at the ASEAN Summit and meetings with China's Xi Jinping and North Korea's Kim Jong Un, bragging that a trade deal with China is “close” while hinting—again—that he might go for a third term. He also casually revealed he had an MRI and dementia test at Walter Reed that somehow didn't make it into his official health report (but don't worry, he says the scan was “perfect”). Meanwhile, Venezuela accused the U.S. of staging a “military provocation” after a U.S. warship docked in Trinidad and Tobago—an accusation that started sounding less wild after Lindsey Graham said Trump is considering “land strikes” against Venezuela and Colombia. A new study found that major chatbots—including ChatGPT, Gemini, and Grok—have been echoing Russian propaganda from sanctioned media outlets, while another report revealed that a leaked database exposed personal data from over 450 Americans with top secret clearances tied to Democratic House offices. The government shutdown drags on, threatening food benefits for nearly 50 million people and hiking health insurance premiums nationwide. In Indiana, Governor Mike Braun called a special session to fast-track a redistricting plan that could add two GOP House seats. Elsewhere, Hurricane Melissa is bearing down on Jamaica after killing several people in Haiti and the Dominican Republic, Amazon is reportedly laying off 30,000 workers in its biggest job cut ever, and—because it's apparently 1975 again—the Trump administration just ordered the FBI to dig through its files for anything related to Jimmy Hoffa's disappearance. Resources/Articles mentioned in this episode: NYT: Trump's China Deal May Avert a Crisis of His Own Making Axios: Trump underwent previously undisclosed MRI during Walter Reed visit Axios: Venezuela calls U.S.-Trinidad and Tobago military exercises a "provocation" Axios: Graham predicts Trump's war on "narco-terrorists" will expand to land strikes Wired: Chatbots Are Pushing Sanctioned Russian Propaganda Wired: Hundreds of People With ‘Top Secret' Clearance Exposed by House Democrats' Website The Guardian: Food benefits set to expire for 41 million people as US shutdown continues Axios Indianapolis: Indiana Gov. Mike Braun calls special redistricting session Axios: Jamaica braces for direct hit from potentially "catastrophic" Hurricane Melissa CNBC: Amazon to announce largest layoffs in company history, source says CNN: Amazon to announce largest layoffs in company history, source says Morning Announcements is produced by Sami Sage and edited by Grace Hernandez-Johnson Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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