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The Shortwave Report 09/28/18 Listen Globally!

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/27/2018 - 19:25

Dear Radio Friend,     This week's show features stories from Radio Deutsche-Welle, Radio Havana Cuba, Sputnik Radio, and NHK World Radio Japan.  http://www.outfarpress.com/swr180928.mp3        From GERMANY- At the UN Trump delivered several controversial speeches which originally amused then disturbed the international community. Trump flattered the North Korean President, but then threatened Iran, Venezuela, and China.

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#SmashRacismDC - Ted Cruz chased out of fancy restaurant

Submitted by Luke on Tue, 09/25/2018 - 01:14

On the 24th of September, Brett Kavanaugh's buddy Ted Cruz was caught dining at DC's fancy restaurant "Fiola" by anti-Fascists activists. One crew confronted him on sight while a second crew charged into the restaurant adding to the chant of "we believe survivers." Within seconds of being surrounded Ted Cruz abandoned his dinner, scuttling away along with his wife through a side door.

Video of Ted Cruz being chased out of Fiola by anti-Fascist protesters

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#CancelKavanaugh protest marches on Hart Building, disrupts Senate offices against Kavanaugh nomination

Submitted by Luke on Mon, 09/24/2018 - 15:33

On the 24th of September, hundreds of protesters gathered at the

Supreme Court and marched to the Hart Senate Office Building. Once inside, protesters gathered in the atrium before marching to the offices of Senator's Collins and Flake. Both of these Senators are believed to be swing votes who could torpedo the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh for the Supreme Court once and for all.

Video of march on and inside the Hart Building

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Fists raised in the Hart building Atrium

Protesters swarm Hart Building, occupy Sen Grassley's office against Kavanaugh

Submitted by Luke on Fri, 09/21/2018 - 01:12

On the 20th of September, the Senate Judicial Proceedings committee had originally planned to vote on confirming Trump's Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh. The vote was postponed after Christine Ford came forward with her story of attempted rape at the hands of Kavanaugh. A previously-planned civil disobedience protest went forward, occupying Judicial Proceedings Committee chairman Chuck Grassley's office.

Video compiled from raw clips originally posted to the Women's March Twitter

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The Shortwave Report 09/21/18 Listen Globally!

Submitted by Anonymous on Thu, 09/20/2018 - 19:17

Dear Radio Friend,     This week's show features stories from NHK World Radio Japan, Radio Deutsche-Welle, Radio Havana Cuba, and Sputnik Radio.  http://www.outfarpress.com/swr180921.mp3        From JAPAN- A report from North Korean media on the joint declaration signed by the leaders of the two Koreas. China welcomed the Korean declaration hoping it will lead to long term peace in the region.

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