With The Blood In The Ink Of The Headlines
A playlist of songs related to Israel's ongoing siege of Gaza, as well as songs about some other horrifying historical events with common themes of government deception, ruthless brutality and policies of apartheid.
Out of the Prison
Following the prominent American new coverage of the death of Russian political prisoner Alexei Navalny, we explore some of the history of American political prisoners through songs about Julian Assange, Leonard Peltier, Mumia Abu-Jama, Angela Davis, Julius and Ethel Rosenberg, George Jackson and Assata Shakur.
Struggle Will Ease Your Pain
We explore the new playlist from Smithsonian Folkways, My Song Is My Weapon: The Long Sonic History of Black Resistance.
What You’re Doing To Yourself
A playlist for the first week of Black History Month.
Where Will Exile Draw The Line?
In honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day we listen to songs from the Jewish resistance to WWII, along with more recent songs from the Jewish diaspora that continue the legacy of musical moral clarity standing against policies of persecution.
When The Righteous Have Their Way
A playlist of songs relevant to the ongoing death and destruction in Gaza wrought by the Israeli government and enabled by the U.S., plus a look at the controversial phrase demanding justice and equality for all human being living on the land between the Jordan river and the Mediterranean sea.
Still Calling Across The Years
For Martin Luther King Day special, we listen to songs about the fearless truth-teller and the messages that he delivered.
We Who Were So Many Flowers
For the final two hours of the year we listen to some of the best politically engaged music to be released in 2023.
Freedom Highway is a weekly 2-hour radio show where we trace movements of music through times of struggle. Each Sunday evening broadcast is a sonic collage of recorded music, live performances, and conversations with public thinkers and community members. Following songs across borders of race, class, geography and time, we explore how melodies and refrains are reshaped by an evolving chorus of voices, and we ask: how does this relate to the current moment in our community and country?
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