VOICE OF THE MIDWEST w/ Brumaire
BIO
AIRS FRIDAY @ 12:00 (GRAND RAPIDS)A left-wing radio show which mixes music and education. The show's name is derived from the radio station harnessed by Gamal Abdel Nasser, "Voice of the Arabs," which broadcasted both propaganda and songs in an attempt to increase solidarity amongst the Arab peoples. The goal of the Voice of the Midwest is much the same, to offer a media "out" in the all too conservative Midwest.
RECENT SHOWS
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WHOLE BATCH OF FOLKS WHO LOST
This week, Brumaire revisits her alienation hour roots by looking at the music of the Spanish Civil War, a favorite topic of leftist losers of all stripes since time immemorial. She had previously discussed it as a college freshman, let's hope she has something new to add.
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STRIVING TOWARDS THE GREAT HOMELAND
This week, Brumaire finally pays tribute to the show's name sake by focusing on Arab Nationalist music from the Nasserist period. Tune in this week to mourn the lost of world that was, and tune out the celebration of the great satan who destroyed that world.
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A PHIL OCHS BANDUNG
In a first for the show, Brumaire features a guest to select music and to discuss it with. Her and Keaton Thomas Pfeifle, Unpublished Poet and Unaccredited Flanuer talk about Phil Ochs. For perhaps too long. Anyway, if you want to check out Keaton's substack, look here: https://apocalypticscenarios.substack.com/
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PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNISM
After a brief read through the news, Brumaire reads through Engels' "Principles of Communism," a classic work which serves as a great introduction to Marxism
The show card image is originally from "The Gay Liberator," No. 42, December 1974
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LISTENING FROM THE GOSPEL OF PETER
First time in a while where Brumaire doesn't have a guest! Who does she decide to enlist but none other than Pete Seeger himself! Enjoy a fun episode of folk and festivities, all to the soundtrack of Pete Seeger!
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TALKING LANSING BLUES
Brumaire has on yet another guest this week, this time to discuss Michigan Politics. Sam has been in working in the Michigan Legislature for some time now, and has been eyed on for a guest due to his insider baseball knowledge. Please two old friends discussing Michigan politics!
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EMPHASIS ON FRUITPORT AND FERRYSBURG
Another installment of the Voice of the Midwest, this time discussing the West Michigan Punk Scene. Join us as we talk with one of its major members, Esther of Violet Scum; Sherri and the Tomatoes and Underbelly. Check out the West MI Punk band camp, and each of Esther's Bandcamps.
Showcard credit to Esther!
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VIVA EL PUEBLO!: A DISCUSSION OF LATAM MARXISM
Voice of the Midwest features its first guest in this show, Nicolette, an up and coming scholar of Latin American Marxism, in a semi amateur interview. Please note that there is some notable choppiness during the interview, but otherwise enjoy!
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UP THE RA! A LATE ST PADDY'S DAY CELEBRATION
Today's show will feature music regarding the 800 year struggle in Ireland, along with the usual news roundup!
Image featured is of Provisional IRA female soldiers, circa 1977.
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IN HONOR OF THE EXILE BRECHT
The First Episode of "Voice of the Midwest," featuring an introductory segment, the news, and a discussion of the music of Bertolt Brecht.
Image Credit: Zander & Labisch/ullstein bild/Getty
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