Tom Ball

The pushing and kicking of a Frenchwoman by a man in Jewish dress raises questions for an Israeli leadership that knows it risks losing American support

…Carson Peters, and Claire Lynch give us some of their new music this week on Homespun, and Memphis Slim, along with Sonny & Brownie check in with some blues!-That plus Robin & Linda Williams, Kieren Kane & Ryana Gellert, and much much more!

Cheap drones modelled on those used in Ukraine can evade Israel’s sophisticated air defences and have killed soldiers occupying southern Lebanon

Israeli minister and his far-right party championed a law making the death penalty the default sentence for Palestinians convicted of lethal attacks

…On Homespun this week, we say “Happy Mother’s Day” with songs from Lynn Morris, The Gibson Brothers, and the singing brakeman, Jimmie Rodgers! We’ll also sample new music from Paper Wings, Tony Trischka, and turn back to 1972 for a classic from singer/songwriter Eric Anderson!

Disparity in the living conditions between the Jewish and Arab communities is stark, but there is optimism that things may improve in upcoming elections

…Spring is finally comin’ ‘round, so on Homespun this week, we’ll spring into action (musically!) with Becky Buller, The Seldom Scene, Geoff Seitz, The Subdudes, The Tony Rice Unit, and much more!

The Islamic Republic has been linked to operatives organising street demonstrations and putting up posters to create anti-Israel sentiment

…On this week’s edition of Homespun, we’ll be celebrating Bob Dylan’s birthday with songs from the bard himself, plus Joan Baez, Ian & Sylvia, The Country Gentlemen, The Brothers and Sisters, plus more covering his music!

…Homespun this week brings the new sounds of Claire Lynch, Carson Peters and Iron Mountain, plus the Onlies! We also dip into the music archives with Mike Seeger, Cold Mountain Soundtrack, Patty Griffin, and John Prine!