The Shortwave Report April 10, 2026

The Shortwave Report April 10, 2026

From The Shortwave Report by Dan Roberts

April 9, 2026 · 29 min · Episode 220

About this episode

The episode discusses international reactions to Trump's threats against Iran and explores the implications of the Iran war on renewable energy.

This week's show starts with international press reviews on Trump's threats to end the Iranian civilization, how the Iran war is a catalyst for renewable energy, the tolls in Iran, health workers, and Lebanon, and the Pakistani PM says the ceasefire agreement did include Lebanon. This week's show features stories from France 24, Radio Havana Cuba, and NHK Japan. http://youthspeaksout.net/swr260410.mp3 (29:00) From FRANCE- We will begin with 4 press reviews. France 24. Trumps threat to destroy the Iranian civilization received negative comments around the world- many questioned his mental stability. Trump said he does not worry that bombing civilian infrastructure is a ground for war crime charges. The massive Israeli 10 minute bombing of Lebanon on Wednesday took over the world press. Then I really wanted to air a story that had a sense of optimism- France 24 has a weekly show called People and Profit. Kate Moody hosted an episode called Iran War: Catalyst For Renewable Energy Push. She interviewed Harjeet Singh, Strategic Adviser for the Fossil Fuel Treaty Initiative. In the excerpts I will play he talks about some countries reverting to burning coal because of the oil shortage…

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