5. Mostafa Henaway on rejecting bank bailouts and reflections from artist Amanda Ruiz in Mexico

Free City Radio

This is the fifth edition of the Free City Radio podcast, it includes interviews, as well as audio sent from friends in different parts of the world. First we hear from community activist and community radio host Mostafa Henaway (@mostafa-henaway) from the Immigrant Workers Centre, who speaks on opposing bank bailouts and activist responses to this moment. Also we hear from Paris based microbiologist and activist Dror Warschawski who shares audio from the nightly balcony rallies to support public healthcare workers. Artist Amanda Ruiz speaks on the activist response in Mexico City and some critical points around public testing in Mexico, as well as how the pandemic has impacted informal workers in the country. Vocalist Ziad Qoulaii from the duo De.Ville (https://devillemtl.bandcamp.com) and many other projects sent us a vocal free style. Finally filmmaker Jesse Freeston shares reflections on the role of Cuban doctors around the world, having just returned from Cuba in the last weeks. This edition includes music from Brazilian artist Sessa with the track Tanto, also we hear Mohammad Reza Shajarian, in duet with Kayhan Kalhor on Kamancheh, thank you to my Samin Abhar for this suggestion. Also we hear a trio track with Nick Kuepfer on guitar, Eric Craven on drums and Kristina Koropecki on cello, playing at a @howlarts show. Free City Radio is hosted by Stefan @spirodon Christoff, please post share and give us a good rating if you enjoy ! take care.