The Shortwave Report

Dan Roberts
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A weekly 30 minute review of international news and opinion, recorded from a shortwave radio and the internet. With times, frequencies, and websites for listening at home. 3 files- Highest quality broadcast, regular broadcast, and slow-modem streaming. Germany, France, Japan, Cuba.

Episodes

  1. 2d ago

    The Shortwave Report September 18, 2026

    This week's show features stories from Radio Deutsche-Welle, France 24, NHK World Radio Japan, and Radio Havana Cuba. http://youthspeaksout.net/swr260918.mp3 (29:00) From GERMANY- The president of the European Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, proposed a new associate partnership between Canada and the European Union. There would be cooperation on tech, defense, and energy. Roland Paris, a professor of International Affairs at the University of Ottawa, explains what the change in status would do for both Canada and the EU. Canada has many resources the EU needs, especially since the US under Trump has has added huge tariffs and a general attitude of coercion to its relationship with Europe. Canadian PM Carney appears open to a new alliance with Europe. From FRANCE- Press reviews from the US, Canada, and Europe on the proposed new partnership between Canada and Europe. On 9/11 many papers gave opinions as to the success of the the US war on terror after the Twin Towers attack. Then a press review of the US proposed $2.8 billion arms sale to Israel. From JAPAN- Iceland may quit whaling next year, leaving only Japan and Norway defying the global moratorium by the International Whaling Commission enacted in 1986. A brief update on the human toll in the floods in Nepal from 3 weeks ago. The Chinese Defense Minister urged countries to exercise vigilance against militarism, seemingly aimed at Japan over comments on the conflicts between Taiwan and China. Iran has restated that it will not negotiate with the US until its conditions are met- meanwhile Houthis have effectively blocked Saudi oil exports. China urged Iran and the US to hold talks leading to a diplomatic resolution on the memorandum of understanding. After meeting with Marco Rubio, the recently elected president of Peru, Keiko Fujimori, says her country will participate with US led forces targeting drug crime. From CUBA- The Pentagon released another video of an alleged drug boat being blown up by US forces in the Caribbean. An Israeli human rights group, B’tselem, accuses Israel of systematically dismantling the conditions that allow Palestinians in the occupied West Bank to function as a community. Israeli forces have continued severe attacks on Lebanon, despite a US brokered ceasefire earlier this year. The head of the Iranian Atomic Energy Organization was blocked from attending the annual gathering of the UN Nuclear Agency in Vienna- a BRICS declaration urged restraint in the war on Iran. Available in 3 forms- (new) HIGHEST QUALITY (160kb)(33MB), broadcast quality (13MB), and quickdownload or streaming form (6MB) (28:59) Links at outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml PODCAST!!!- https://feed.podbean.com/outFarpress/feed.xml (160kb Highest Quality) Website Page- http://www.outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml ¡FurthuR! Dan Roberts "O take heart, my brothers. Even now ... with every leader & every resource & every strategy of every nation on Earth arrayed against Her - Even now, O even now, my brothers, Life is in no danger of losing the argument! - For after all ... (as will be shown) She has only to change the subject." --Kenneth Patchen Dan Roberts Shortwave Report- www.outfarpress.com YouthSpeaksOut!- www.youthspeaksout.net

  2. Sep 10

    The Shortwave Report September 11, 2026

    This week's show features stories from Radio Deutsche-Welle, France 24, NHK World Radio Japan, and Radio Havana Cuba. http://youthspeaksout.net/swr260911.mp3 (29:00) From GERMANY- Britain announced a ban on goods produced by settlers in the occupied West Bank. The Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband delivered the changes while pointing out that he is proudly of Jewish descent and supports the Israeli right to exist- while accusing terrorist settlers of ethnic cleansing. DW correspondents Tania Kramer and Birgit Maass discuss the ramifications of the sanctions imposed and note that 11 other countries, including France and Canada, have joined in the action. Israel announced counter measures. Jewish organizations in the UK said Miliband is appeasing the left wing and islamists. During the controversy Israel announced plans for another 1000 settler homes in West Bank settlements. From FRANCE- Press reviews on the revelations that Netanyahu was informed in advance of the October 7th massacre by Hamas. The far right wing German political party, called the AfD or Alternative for Germany, won a significant election in an eastern state- demonstrations took place across Germany in opposition. Marco Rubio is visiting the South American countries which recently elected right-wing leaders- in Peru there were large demonstrations in opposition to his presence. From CUBA- Trump posted a map of the western hemisphere as well as Greenland and Iceland with the label the United States of America- Iceland summoned the US ambassador and Mexican president Sheinbaum stated that Mexico is a free, independent and sovereign nation. Israel is accused of destroying every condition for survival in Gaza, including water treatment and 90% of all the buildings. Israel has continued deadly strikes in Lebanon and says their troops will remain there until Hezbollah no longer exists. From JAPAN- Japan has experienced a week of torrential rain including the most rainfall every recorded in one hour. An update on the death toll in Nepal following climate induced flash flooding 2 weeks ago. Russia and North Korea have completed the first road bridge between the countries. The UN Secretary General called on world leaders to work for peace at an annual Peace Bell ceremony. Available in 3 forms- (new) HIGHEST QUALITY (160kb)(33MB), broadcast quality (13MB), and quickdownload or streaming form (6MB) (28:59) Links at outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml PODCAST!!!- https://feed.podbean.com/outFarpress/feed.xml (160kb Highest Quality) Website Page- http://www.outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml ¡FurthuR! Dan Roberts "History repeats itself, the first as tragedy, then as farce." --Karl Marx Dan Roberts Shortwave Report- www.outfarpress.com YouthSpeaksOut!- www.youthspeaksout.net

  3. Sep 3

    The Shortwave Report September 4, 2026

    This week's show features stories from Radio Deutsche-Welle, France 24, NHK World Radio Japan, and Radio Havana Cuba. http://youthspeaksout.net/swr260904.mp3 (29:00) From GERMANY- Last Friday the Trump administration announced plans to take about 20% of Venezuelan oil reserves or 65 billion barrels. John Feeley is a former US Ambassador to Panama and currently Executive Director of Media Integrity Of The Americas. He said that the takeover was a big announcement that is basically an exaggeration to please the MAGA supporters and distract from the tension about fuel prices. Alejandro Betancourt is an oil oligarch and looks to be the private business partner to conduct the deal. Feeley says that the Venezuelan people will be the losers in whatever comes to pass from these announcements. From FRANCE- Press reviews have returned to France 24 and here is one about Alejandro Betancourt the notoriously corrupt oil baron swinging the oil deal for the US in Venezuela. Then a report on the signing of a separate oil deal between Chevron and other US firms with the Venezuelan government installed after the US kidnapped President Nicolas Maduro and his wife. Then an opinion piece from the Nepali Himalayan Times lambasting Western hypocrisy around the climate crisis which created the devastating floods in Nepal. From JAPAN- An update on the situation in Nepal. Ukrainian President Zelensky has warned the world that Russian airspace will be effectively closing because of increasing drone attacks. Japanese Defense forces are showing off their new aerial combat drones. Leaders of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization held a summit and issued a declaration supporting Iranian sovereignty and territorial integrity. Iranian officials accuse the US military of attacking dozens of people at a wedding, killing 4 and injuring 67. From CUBA- Cuban Deputy Foreign Minister Carlos Fernandez de Cossio denounced the the US government is funding press articles to justify a military aggression against Cuba. A second deportation flight was sent to Haiti. Cuba criticized the continued Israeli attacks on Lebanon, where more than 4300 have been killed since March. Israeli air attacks continue killing civilians including children in Gaza. Available in 3 forms- (new) HIGHEST QUALITY (160kb)(33MB), broadcast quality (13MB), and quickdownload or streaming form (6MB) (28:59) Links at outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml PODCAST!!!- https://feed.podbean.com/outFarpress/feed.xml (160kb Highest Quality) Website Page- http://www.outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml ¡FurthuR! Dan Roberts "In the United States today, the Declaration of Independence hangs on schoolroom walls, but foreign policy follows Machiavelli." --Howard Zinn Dan Roberts Shortwave Report- www.outfarpress.com YouthSpeaksOut!- www.youthspeaksout.net

  4. Aug 27

    The Shortwave Report August 28, 2026

    This week's show features stories from France 24, NHK World Radio Japan, and Radio Havana Cuba. http://youthspeaksout.net/swr260828.mp3 (29:00) From FRANCE- A devastating mudslide and floods moved through the Nepal and Tibet regions destroying many villages and killing hundreds- many countries have sent aid and rescue teams. Leela Jacinto talks about the geology of the region and the melting glaciers that triggered the events- glaciers are melting at record levels around the planet, largely a result of climate warming. Parts of Central America are experiencing extreme drought, exacerbated by the changing weather patterns brought on by an unusual El Nino. Noga Tarnopolsky talks about how the upcoming Israeli elections are influencing extremist settler attacks in the occupied West Bank- also Israeli Minister of National Security Ben-Gvir called for the wanton killing of 30-40 Palestinians each night in Gaza to raise the level of terror and keep Netanyahu in power. From JAPAN- The Japanese government says it supports International Criminal Court President Tomoko Akane after the US announced sanctions against her- a group of Parliamentarians condemned the move by Donald Trump. The UN and the IIRC are urging countries to regulate lethal autonomous AI weapon systems. Parts of Japan have been experiencing extreme heat. China and other countries expressed displeasure after the US said it would ratchet up its sanctions on anyone doing business with Iran. From CUBA- Cuban Foreign Minister Bruno Rodriguez condemned the new one year extension of the US blockade on the island- more than 7000 cargo containers with international aid remain stranded in Caribbean ports in fear of the US sanctions. The Pentagon announced that it has renewed its strikes on boats in the eastern Pacific and Caribbean allegedly transporting drugs to the US- at least 223 people have been killed in the bombings- the US DEA says the killings have had no effect on supplies of cocaine in the US. The UN, Canada, and Australia said it was shameful that Israel will not investigate the killing of a convoy from the World Food Kitchen in Gaza- 186 aid workers were killed last year in Gaza. While the US is actively deporting permitted Haitians to the island, scores of civilians are being killed by gangs. Available in 3 forms- (new) HIGHEST QUALITY (160kb)(33MB), broadcast quality (13MB), and quickdownload or streaming form (6MB) (28:59) Links at outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml PODCAST!!!- https://feed.podbean.com/outFarpress/feed.xml (160kb Highest Quality) Website Page- http://www.outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml ¡FurthuR! Dan Roberts "When a clown moves into a palace, he doesn't become a king. The palace becomes a circus." --Turkish Proverb Dan Roberts Shortwave Report- www.outfarpress.com YouthSpeaksOut!- www.youthspeaksout.net

  5. Aug 20

    The Shortwave Report August 21, 2026

    This week's show features stories from NHK World Radio Japan, France 24, Radio Havana Cuba, and Radio Deutsche-Welle. http://youthspeaksout.net/swr260821.mp3 (29:00) From JAPAN- The South Korean military drill with the US was shortened at the request of Trump. Campaigns for the Brazilian presidential elections kicked off last Sunday, with the vote coming in October. The UK Sunday Times quoted the Ukraine military saying British made drones are used for attacking oil refineries deep inside Russia. Israeli strikes on Gaza on Wednesday killed 10 Palestinians. The Trump administration is escalating its attack on the International Criminal Court, imposing sanctions on the President Tomoko Akane and others in the Courts leadership. From FRANCE- More in-depth reporting on the US attack on the International Criminal Court- there is a broader attack on the organization stemming from fear that the Americans might be charged with war crimes. Volodmyr Zelensky is being challenged in a call for a new presidential election, the first since 2019, by Mykhailo Federov recently fired Defense Minister. From CUBA- Trump claimed the strait of Hormuz as US territory- Iran insists it will keep the waterway closed until the US acts within the Memorandum of understanding and releases Iranian assets. Former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene claims that the Trump administration is discussing using tactical nuclear weapons in the war on Iran- NBC reported a similar story from a Pentagon official. Netanyahu called Britain an Islamic republic because of its media coverage of the war in Palestine and new policies banning products from illegal Israeli settlements. From GERMANY- The rate of environmental damage from current global warming in Europe is alarming- it is at a stage formerly predicting to not be reached until 2050. Available in 3 forms- (new) HIGHEST QUALITY (160kb)(33MB), broadcast quality (13MB), and quickdownload or streaming form (6MB) (28:59) Links at outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml PODCAST!!!- https://feed.podbean.com/outFarpress/feed.xml (160kb Highest Quality) Website Page- http://www.outfarpress.com/shortwave.shtml ¡FurthuR! Dan Roberts "The sheep will spend its entire life fearing the wolf, only to be eaten by the shepherd." --African Proverb Dan Roberts Shortwave Report- www.outfarpress.com YouthSpeaksOut!- www.youthspeaksout.net

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A weekly 30 minute review of international news and opinion, recorded from a shortwave radio and the internet. With times, frequencies, and websites for listening at home. 3 files- Highest quality broadcast, regular broadcast, and slow-modem streaming. Germany, France, Japan, Cuba.

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  • Creator
    Dan Roberts
  • Years Active
    2014 - 2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright
  • Show Website
    The Shortwave Report

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