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The Shortwave Report

Dan Roberts
Gaza
Israel
Donald Trump
Climate Change
Palestine
France 24
United States
China
Venezuela
Germany
Cuba
France
Japan
Ukraine
Nuclear Weapons
Radio Havana Cuba
Radio Deutsche-Welle
United Nations
Russia
Germany's Radio Deutsche-Welle

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. Japan, Cuba, and Germany.

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This week's show features stories from Radio Deutsche-Welle, NHK World Radio Japan, and Radio Havana Cuba. youthspeaksout.net/swr260807.mp3 (29:00) From GERMANY- In Gaza there was a funeral for 112 members of 2 clans that were buried under the... more

This week's show features stories from Radio Deutsche-Welle, France 24, and Radio Havana Cuba. youthspeaksout.net/swr260731.mp3 (29:00) From GERMANY- The wildfires in France, Spain, and Italy have been the major topic in European news. A few n... more

This week's show features stories from France 24, NHK World Radio Japan, Radio Deutsche-Welle, and Radio Havana Cuba. youthspeaksout.net/swr260724.mp3 (29:00) From FRANCE- The French Parliament voted into law a ban on the use of most social me... more

This week's show features stories from NHK World Radio Japan, France 24, Radio Havana Cuba, and Radio Deutsche-Welle. youthspeaksout.net/swr260717.mp3 (29:00) From JAPAN- Sales of electric vehicles more than doubled in the past 6 months in Jap... more

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Stephan Pyne
Fire historian, author of Undying Fire, A Fire History of Europe
Episode: The Shortwave Report July 31, 2026
Jan-Phillip Scholz
Correspondent in Valencia, Spain
DW (Deutsche Welle)
Episode: The Shortwave Report July 31, 2026
Andrew Hillier
International affairs analyst
DW International Desk
Episode: The Shortwave Report July 31, 2026
Rumela Sen
Lecturer in comparative politics and South Asian politics at Columbia University
Columbia University
Episode: The Shortwave Report July 24, 2026
Clovis Casale
Correspondent providing live reporting
Episode: The Shortwave Report July 24, 2026
Nina Haase
DW Chief Political Correspondent
DW (Deutsche Welle)
Episode: The Shortwave Report July 17, 2026
Frasier Jackson
Correspondent in Washington
France 24
Episode: The Shortwave Report July 17, 2026
Christopher Sabatini
Director of Chatham House's Latin America program
Chatham House
Episode: The Shortwave Report July 17, 2026
Liz Bentley
Chief Executive of the Royal Meteorological Society in the UK, President of the European Meteorological Society
Royal Meteorological Society / European Meteorological Society
Episode: The Shortwave Report July 3, 2026

Host

Dan Roberts
Host and producer of The Shortwave Report

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 30 ratings
  • International news

    So you’re not going to give Trump any credit for stopping the war in

    Israel? You have spent enough time bashing him!

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    g43 edc
    United States10 months ago
  • Not Shortwave

    Update:

    Reduced to 2 stars for the following reason: at the end of every show the producer, Dan, now states “you have the look even harder <for content> these days due to EU and US prohibition on media.”

    This is categorically untrue. Dan regularly plays Sputnik (Voice of Russia), Voice of Cuba and other authoritarian-controlled mandated content from countries at the bottom of the freedom of press index. These countries broadcast what they are told to by government security agencies. These cou... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    PatriciaMcK
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Not Shortwave

    This is a review of podcasts worldwide, rather than programmes received on shortwave. In addition, it’s often a difficult listen. The host lives in California off-grid and is well educated on human-induced climate change, and so excerpts of world effects of this are welcome.

    The majority of the programming is alt right wing commentators and dodgy country propaganda output. If people don’t have the intellectual faculties to dig into who is speaking, they could be fooled by a lot of this garbag... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    PatriciaMcK
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Not Shortwave

    This is a review of podcasts worldwide, rather than programmes received on shortwave.

    In addition, it’s often a difficult listen. The majority of the programming is alt right wing commentators and dodgy country propaganda output. If people don’t have the intellectual faculties to dig into who is speaking, they could be fooled by a lot of this garbage output. Listen knowing you’re mostly hearing state-sponsored propaganda excerpts.

    For example, Russia is well known to disseminate disinformati... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    PatriciaMcK
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Good resource!

    This podcast is a wonderful way to get news from several different sources. The shortwave frequencies and broadcast times is a nice bonus.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Borbo Angiers
    United States6 years ago

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Some listeners critique the show for perceived bias or propagation of certain state-sponsored narratives, noting a need for clearer warnings about sources.
Many praise the in-depth interviews with scholars and policy experts for adding depth to breaking news.
Listeners value the international scope and multi-source format, which helps them see the bigger geopolitical picture.
A subset highlights the show as a resource for understanding media ownership and press freedom issues.

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The Shortwave Report July 24, 2026
Q: And do we know why they decided that they've had enough?
Sen describes a confluence of factors—gen Z concerns about education quality, employment prospects, and perceived political indifference—which together with a controversial Chief Justice comment, catalyzed a shift from student protests to a wider demand for accountability.
The Shortwave Report July 24, 2026
Q: You know, one of the striking things about these demonstrations is who is protesting. Who are these young people?
Rumela Sen explains that the protests are led by younger generations but have drawn in middle-class and ordinary citizens who are frustrated with opportunity, unemployment, and perceived governance failures, signaling a broad-based movement.
The Shortwave Report May 29, 2026
Q: From your perspective, how might the EU respond to sanctions and broader policy pressures in light of EU member states taking steps against individuals involved in the incident?
There is growing momentum for sanctions, but agreement across all member states is tricky; the EU could push for broader measures like arms-export restrictions and even reevaluate trade and cooperation with settlements to demonstrate a firm stance.
The Shortwave Report May 29, 2026
Q: What was your first reaction when you saw the Ben Gvir video, and what does it reveal about the dynamics within the Israeli government?
I was appalled by the behavior, but not surprised given the patterns of the leadership; it underscores how hard-right positions are reflected in government actions and rhetoric, influencing international perceptions and policy moves.
The Shortwave Report June 5, 2026
Q: How pivotal is the Colombian election for the country's policy direction and its foreign alignments?
It is extremely pivotal because the outcome will shape whether Colombia remains on a path of social and economic reforms and negotiations with armed groups, or shifts toward a security-first, pro-US alignment that could redefine regional dynamics.

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What is The Shortwave Report about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This program offers a weekly international news roundup grounded in broadcast sourcing from shortwave and online feeds, plus in-depth interviews with policy experts and scholars. Recent episodes lean into geopolitical flashpoints, energy security, media freedom, and technology's influence on power, with notable segments critiquing media ownership and surveillance economies. A recurring strength is pairing wide-ranging reports from global outlets with thoughtful, expert interviews on U.S./Europe–Middle East dynamics, international law, and climate and security policy. Noteworthy are in-depth conversations with scholars and policy analysts that provide critique and context to ongoing geopolitical developments, making it helpful for listeners ... more

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Recent guests on The Shortwave Report include:

1. Stephan Pyne
2. Jan-Phillip Scholz
3. Andrew Hillier
4. Rumela Sen
5. Clovis Casale
6. Nina Haase
7. Frasier Jackson
8. Christopher Sabatini

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