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03/09/2022

Russian Invasion Shows Risks of Addiction to Fossil Fuels; Will Biden Fund Shift to Renewables?

Global oil and gas prices are skyrocketing as the U.S. bans Russian energy imports as part of its sanctions on #Russia for invading #Ukraine. We speak to energy and climate investigative reporter Antonia Juhasz, author of “The Tyranny of Oil: The World’s Most Powerful Industry,” about growing calls for a green energy revolution amid the #ClimateCrisis and rising prices for #FossilFuels.

You can hear the story today (Wednesday) at 5:00 p.m. on Democracy Now! with Amy Goodman.

The views expressed may not represent those of #WRFG Radio's board, volunteers, or staff.

In #Atlanta, we're 89.3 FM. Your independent #CommunityRadio station is streaming worldwide over our free mobile app and WRFG.ORG.
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Global oil and gas prices are skyrocketing as the U.S. bans Russian energy imports as part of its sanctions on Russia for invading Ukraine. In retaliation, Russia threatened to cut off natural gas to Europe via the Nord Stream 1 pipeline. We speak to energy and climate investigative reporter Antonia...

03/09/2022

We hope to see you our first ever Spring CD Sale. Proceeds benefit #WRFG, your independent #CommunityRadio station for progressive information and handpicked quality music.
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03/09/2022

Your contribution to #WRFG 89.3FM helps keep the handpicked quality music playing on Atlanta's independent #CommunityRadio station. To give, please go to WRFG.ORG. Thanks!
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03/09/2022

For real jazz, listen to the Jazz Forum weeknights from 10:00 to midnight and Jazz Straight No Chaser every Saturday from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. on #WRFG, your independent #CommunityRadio station since 1973.

In Atlanta, we're 89.3FM. You can listen anywhere over the free #WRFG Mobile app and WRFG.ORG.

You'll find the latest playlists and more on our page: https://www.facebook.com/wrfg.jazz

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03/09/2022

Tuesday night #AmericanaMusic on your independent #CommunityRadio station:

Amazing Grass - Good-time #Bluegrass old and new

What the Folk?! - Topical music and ideas to challenge the status quo

Americana Pie - Americana tunes at their tastiest

When you give to #WRFG, your dollars help us keep bringing you the handpicked quality music you've come to expect from us since 1973. Please make a contribution today at WRFG.ORG. Thanks!
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03/08/2022

Alternative Perspectives is a radio hour devoted exclusively to issues affecting the #LGBTQI community. To be more specific, this comprises anyone who considers themselves to be either a sexual preference minority or a gender minority. You can find out more at alternativetalk.org

To learn how you can support #WRFG, your independent #CommunityRadio station, please go to WRFG.ORG. Thanks.
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03/08/2022

Ilhan Omar on Ukraine, Russia Sanctions & Why More Saudi Oil Is Not the Answer

As the U.S. considers a ban on importing #RussianOil as part of sanctions for its invasion of #Ukraine, senior advisers to President Biden are reportedly planning to visit #SaudiArabia to secure more oil to make up the shortfall.

We speak to Minnesota Congressmember Ilhan Omar about Saudi Arabia’s devastating war in Yemen, which has caused the worst humanitarian crisis in the world.

You can hear the story today (Tuesday) at 5:00 p.m. on Democracy Now! with Amy Goodman.

The views expressed may not represent those of #WRFG Radio's board, volunteers, or staff.

In #Atlanta, we're 89.3 FM. Your independent #CommunityRadio station is streaming worldwide over our free mobile app and WRFG.ORG.
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https://www.democracynow.org/2022/3/8/ilhan_omar_ukraine_saudia_arabia_somalia

As the U.S. considers a ban on importing Russian oil as part of sanctions for its invasion of Ukraine, senior advisers to President Biden are reportedly planning to visit Saudi Arabia to secure more oil to make up the shortfall. We speak to Minnesota Congressmember Ilhan Omar about Saudi Arabia’s ...

03/08/2022

Russia’s Memorial Human Rights Center Faces Closure Amid Putin Crackdown

Russia’s crackdown on civil society has extended to #Antiwar protesters, independent news media and #HumanRights organizations, silencing dissent and sources of information amid the war in #Ukraine.

You can hear the story today (Tuesday) at 5:00 p.m. on Democracy Now! with Amy Goodman.

The views expressed may not represent those of #WRFG Radio's board, volunteers, or staff.

In #Atlanta, we're 89.3 FM. Your independent #CommunityRadio station is streaming worldwide over our free mobile app and WRFG.ORG.
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#Russia
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#PressFreedom

Russia’s crackdown on civil society has extended to antiwar protesters, independent news media and human rights organizations, silencing dissent and sources of information amid the war in Ukraine. Under Russia’s foreign agents law, nongovernmental organizations receiving funding from another cou...

03/08/2022

Feel the Global Drumbeat, weekdays from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. on #WRFG, your independent #CommunityRadio station.

To learn how you can support our mission, please go to WRFG.ORG.
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03/08/2022

Ukrainian LGBTQI Activist Describes Russian Siege as Millions Flee

#Russia has broken its promise to let Ukrainian citizens evacuate safely through “humanitarian corridors,” as Russian forces have continued to lay siege to civilian centers.

We go to western #Ukraine to speak with Olena Shevchenko, Ukrainian human rights and LGBTI activist who recently fled the Russian military assault on Kyiv with her parents and has been helping to evacuate others.

You can hear the story today (Tuesday) at 5:00 p.m. on Democracy Now! with Amy Goodman.

The views expressed may not represent those of #WRFG Radio's board, volunteers, or staff.

In #Atlanta, we're 89.3 FM. Your independent #CommunityRadio station is streaming worldwide over our free mobile app and WRFG.ORG.
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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky released a video on Monday to admonish Russia for breaking promises to let Ukrainian citizens evacuate safely through “humanitarian corridors,” as Russian forces have continued to lay siege to civilian centers. We go to western Ukraine to speak with Olena S...

03/08/2022

About 200 people control more than 90-percent of what we read, see, and hear. That's why independent #CommunityRadio stations like #WRFG are more important than ever.

Please stand with us by making a contribution at WRFG.ORG. We thank you for your support.
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03/08/2022

Top new releases played on WRFG's Good Morning Blues during February 2022:

Rank Artist Album

1 Tinsley Ellis Devil May Care
2 The James Hunter Six With Love
3 John Mayall The Sun Is Shining Down
4 Charlie Halloran The Alcoa Sessions
5 Bernard Allison Highs & Lows
6 The Cinelli Brothers Villa JukeJoint
7 Crystal Thomas Now Dig This
8 Christone "KINGFISH" Ingram 662
9 Eddie 9V Little Black Flies
10 Keb' Mo' Good To Be
11 Ricci/Krown City Country City
12 Kenny "Blues Boss" Wayne Blues from Chicago to Paris
13 Peter Veteska & Blues Train So Far So Good
14 Regina Bonelli Truth Hurts
15 Various Blind Raccoon Nola Blues Collection Vol 4
16 Angela Easley Rise
17 Carolyn Wonderland Tempting Fate
18 EG Kight The Trio Sessions
19 Eric Gales Crown
20 Mississippi MacDonald Do Right Say Right

In Atlanta, we're 89.3 FM. Your independent #CommunityRadio station is streaming worldwide over the free #WRFG mobile app and WRFG.ORG.

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#BluesRadio

03/08/2022

03/08/2022

For real jazz, listen to the Jazz Forum weeknights from 10:00 to midnight and Jazz Straight No Chaser every Saturday from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. on #WRFG, your independent #CommunityRadio station since 1973.

You'll find the latest playlists and more on our page: https://www.facebook.com/wrfg.jazz

#JazzRadio
#IndependentMedia
#CommunityRadio
WRFG.ORG

03/08/2022

Great #Americana music weekdays from 8:00 to 10:00 p.m. and Sundays from 9:00 to 11:00 a.m. on your independent #CommunityRadio station.

Please help us keep the music playing by making a contribution at WRFG.ORG. Thanks
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03/07/2022

Did you know five conglomerates control more than 90% of the media outlets in the U.S. and that about 200 executives dictate most of what you see, read, and hear?

That why #IndependentMedia outlets like #WRFG are so important especially if you want to hear information and unique voices free from corporate spin.

Help us keep fighting the good fight by making a contribution to your independent #CommunityRadio station at WRFG.ORG. Thanks!

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03/07/2022

#WRFG LABOR FORUM: Radio for the people who do the work.
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03/07/2022

Russian Crackdown Intensifies as Thousands Arrested for Protesting War

We speak to Russian activist and historian Ilya Budraitskis after over 5,000 antiwar protesters were detained on Sunday as part of a sweeping crackdown on Russian civil society and the media.

You can hear the story today (Monday) at 5:00 p.m. on Democracy Now! with Amy Goodman.

The views expressed may not represent those of #WRFG Radio's board, volunteers, or staff.

In #Atlanta, we're 89.3 FM. Your independent #CommunityRadio station is streaming worldwide over our free mobile app and WRFG.ORG.
#IndependentMedia
#Russia
#Ukraine
#FreedomOfSpeech

https://www.democracynow.org/2022/3/7/russian_crackdown_on_protest_press_intensifies

We speak to Russian activist and historian Ilya Budraitskis after over 5,000 antiwar protesters were detained on Sunday as part of a sweeping crackdown on Russian civil society and the media. Activists in Russia are relying on alternative outlets such as social media for information, as the Russian....

03/07/2022

What Would a Ukraine-Russia Peace Deal Look Like? Anatol Lieven Explains

After multiple failed peace talks between #Russia and #Ukraine, we speak to Anatol Lieven from the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft about what a Ukraine-Russia peace deal could look like and what is at stake in a prolonged war.

You can hear the story today (Monday) at 5:00 p.m. on Democracy Now! with Amy Goodman.

The views expressed may not represent those of #WRFG Radio's board, volunteers, or staff.

In #Atlanta, we're 89.3 FM. Your independent #CommunityRadio station is streaming worldwide over our free mobile app and WRFG.ORG.
#IndependentMedia

After multiple failed peace talks between Russia and Ukraine, Russia has promised a ceasefire and several so-called humanitarian corridors to allow Ukrainians to flee to predetermined countries, though similar agreements have fallen apart amid continued Russian shelling of civilian areas. We speak t...

03/07/2022

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03/06/2022

#WRFG, your independent #CommunityRadio station brings you handpicked quality music from down the block and around the world. To learn how you can support our mission, please go to WRFG.ORG.

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03/06/2022

#WRFG brings you handpicked quality music from just down the block to all around the world. In Atlanta, we're 89.3FM. Your independent #CommunityRadio station is heard worldwide over the free #WRFG mobile app and WRFG.ORG.

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03/06/2022

#WRFG - Handpicked quality music from around the world and around the corner on your independent #CommunityRadio station. To learn how you can support our mission, please go to WRFG.ORG
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