Latest Programs
A.L. McCready Yellow Ribbon book launch Q and A, Halifax, Nova Scotia
Dec. 9, 2013, 10:09 a.m.
A.L. McCready's Yellow Ribbon book launch in Halifax, Nova Scotia
Dec. 9, 2013, 9:50 a.m.
There Must Be Some Kind Of Way Out Of Here
Dec. 9, 2013, 8:36 a.m.
Sunrise Ocean Bender sets sail every Monday morning, 1 â 3 a.m., to find something for your ears, and something for your head ⦠From psych to prog to pop and whatever tributary we can find on the way ⦠and right back around again. There might be a map, but the destination is up for grabs. If it all goes right, we may just get lost. Meet me at the muster station ⦠it might be a long week.
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The Happy Station Show December 8, 2013
Dec. 8, 2013, 10:48 p.m.
Remembering Mandela in an Age of Neoliberal Imperialism and Colonial Violence
Dec. 8, 2013, 10:23 p.m.
TheAngryindian reflects upon the revolutionary political legacy that is the late Brother Nelson Mandela and the despicable, neo-colonialist effort to âwhitewashâ his anti-imperialist, anti-colonialist, anti-racist struggle for human and social justice. The second half of this dispatch is an open discourse with US journalist Adam Hudson (adamhudson.org / @adamhudson5) who offers his personal analysis on the political ramifications of a post-Mandela, African politic, the neoliberal, revisionist newspeak of the rhetorical âWar on Terrorâ and the historical example of the African National Congress (ANC) and its socialist-led fight to end Apartheid in South Africa.
The Rant of the Rings - The Fellowship of the Rant
Dec. 8, 2013, 10:16 p.m.
The conversational adventures of slackers Frank and Steve from Zotte Park. Comedy, snark and sadness ensues.
In this episode, Frank and Steve discuss Peter Jackson's film adaptation of "The Lord of the Rings", and Frank has a list of things they could have kept in the film.
A talk by Chris Turner, author of The War on Science
Dec. 8, 2013, 8:56 p.m.
The nature of the Harper governmentâs attack on science is broad and far-reaching. Chris Turner clearly and comprehensively documents the nature of this attack in his new book The War on Science. On November 21, Chris Turner spoke in Vancouver at an event organized by SFUâs Continuing Studies in Science and Environment. Redeye recorded the event and bring you his presentation in this podcast.
Luke O'Donovan; Police Murders coast to coast
Dec. 8, 2013, 3:35 p.m.
This week's episode features three, that's right, three whopping conversations. Firstly, we hear from Luke O'Donovan about his case. Luke is an Anarchist in the Atlanta area who defended himself against a queer bashing last New Years at a party. Luke suffered multiple wounds inflicted by knives as well as beating which sent him to the hospital. He's facing 5 charges of aggrivated assault with a deadly weapon for injuring the people attacking him, who'd earlier called him a faggot repeatedly. Each of those 5 charges could carry a twenty year sentence.
After that, we'll hear from Rafi, an organizer in Durham North Carolina, about the spate of police murders of young men of color in that city. Particularly we'll talk about the case of Jesus Chuy Huerta, a 17 year old latino man shot in the back of a patrol car while handcuffed that the police are claiming was self-inflicted.
Finally, we'll hear from Jess who's been organizing alongside youth in Santa Rosa, california since the shooting death by Sheriff's there of 13 year old Andy Lopez for having a toy gun. The fatal shooting of Andy Lopez fell on October 22nd of this year. For those who don't know, October 22nd is a day when many people in the United States remember those killed and imprisoned by police and protest against police violence.
You can find out more about Luke's case at letlukego.com
If you'd like to help Jesus "Chuy" Huerta's family out with funeral costs, check out their wepay: https://www.wepay.com/donations/1724861969?fb_action_ids=256657744488775&fb_action_types=og.likes&fb_source=aggregation&fb_aggregation_id=288381481237582
Some impressive video of kids facing off with the riot cops as referenced by Jess in her portion can be found here:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VYXqfiiupg0
And here's a song about Andy Lopez:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xafj-qvi-d4
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Archives of the show can be found at thefinalstrawradio.noblogs.org and you can contact us for comment or suggestion at thefinalstrawradio.noblogs.org
Dec. 8, 2013, 3:15 p.m.
Brief update on Fukushima plans to flood Pacific with radiation. Then Gerri Williams interviews activists fighting foreign-owned plan to pollute pristine N. Minnesota - a case study for struggles all over the world.
Creating Democracy and Challenging Corporate Rule
Dec. 8, 2013, 3:14 p.m.
Talk by Ashley Sanders with Move to Amend on "Creating Democracy and Challenging Corporate Rule" recorded September 28, 2013 at University Temple United Methodist Church in Seattle.
Deteriorating Situation in Gaza and Palestine
Dec. 8, 2013, 2:41 p.m.
Interview with journalist and human rights activist Eva Bartlett about the deteriorating situation in Gaza and Palestine.
Dec. 8, 2013, 2:15 p.m.
457 - Protesting Fossil Fuels; Promoting Health and Change
Dec. 8, 2013, 2:09 p.m.
News You Need to Know: Mandela and Israeli Apartheid; BTL interview: Protesters Target Swiss Bank UBS; BTL interview: Fossil Fuel Divestment Campaign; NH Gazette Fortnightly Rant: A Sickening Situation; Mumia Abu-Jamal: Health for the People; Outside The Box: Conflicts of Interest; music.
December 8, 2013 - Friend Favorites, Vol. 2
Dec. 8, 2013, 1:30 p.m.
A while back, I asked my friends for 3-4 favorite songs, or songs that have a significance to them. I've been compiling all those tunes into playlists, and this week is the second of them. Enjoy!
Dec. 8, 2013, 12:14 p.m.
Cindy Sheehan is interviewed by Joyce Riley on the Power Hour about Cindy's run for governor and the pitiful state of the "left" in the US
Crazy old man editorial 12-6-2013
Dec. 8, 2013, 11:47 a.m.
Protesting Wal-Mart's Brave New World of Business
Dec. 8, 2013, 10:52 a.m.
Wal-Mart May Be The Face of Twenty-First-Century Capitalism
But Now Its Workers at 1,500 Sites Across the US Risk Jobs and Arrest for Regular Hours, Better Pay, Benefits and Respect!
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the Wal-Mart workers and supporters, speaking out, engaging in civil disobedience and their arrests at the Secaucus, NJ store protest
Wal-Mart is the nation s largest retailer, second-largest corporation, and largest private employer (with over 1.4 million workers). The Walton family is the richest family in the world, their wealth inherited from Sam Walton founder of Wal-Mart. Collectively, the Waltons own over 50% of the company, and are worth a combined total of $150 billion. In 2011, six members of the Walton family had the same net worth as the bottom 30% of American families combined. Wal-Mart made $16 billion in profits last year. Meanwhile Wal-Mart workers oftentimes make so little that they qualify for public benefits.
Labor Historian Nelson Lichtenstein calls Wal-Mart a template firm. The Wal-Mart model of employment is based on low wages, low benefits and rapid job turnover, has become the template for American firms to follow, This model erodes the American middle-class standard of living, while its principals accumulate unimaginable profits. But, brave Wal-Mart workers are not taking this lying down - they risked their jobs to take part in more than 1,500 protests around the country on Black Friday, including engaging in civil disobedience in nine cities -- Chicago, DC, LA, Dallas, Minnesota, Sacramento, Seattle, the Bay Area and New Jersey. These actions came on the heels of strikes throughout the month in Miami, Los Angeles, Seattle, Chicago, Ohio and Dallas and the rise of fast food workers strikes and unionization drives and movements across the country for increasing the minimum wage.
Dec. 8, 2013, 9:22 a.m.
One Voice Chorus is an un-auditioned, volunteer community chorus founded in 2001. It encourages diversity and racial/ethnic reconciliation through mutual participation in the artistic power of choral music. The chorus performs classical masterpieces -- theyâre working on Vivaldiâs Gloria right now -- Broadway songs, gospel and spirituals. This episode includes a live performance! Planned concert programs for this season include âwinter holidays,â African-American spirituals, and jazz. For more information, visit www.onevoicechorus.org.
Media Network Plus December 8 2013
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The Kelly Alexander Show December 7 2013
Dec. 8, 2013, 2:47 a.m.
Saturday Morning Live 13.12.07
Dec. 8, 2013, 2:25 a.m.
Dec. 7, 2013, 11:33 p.m.
The music and beats of Rashad Gheitu
Classic Media Network December 7 2013
Dec. 7, 2013, 7:30 p.m.
Switzerland In Sound December 7 2013
Dec. 7, 2013, 7:17 p.m.
Dec. 7, 2013, 1:52 p.m.
Dec. 7, 2013, 9:28 a.m.
Global A Go-Go's three-week look at the best world music recordings of 2013; this week, the best new releases of the year
Dec. 7, 2013, 8:35 a.m.
Billy Ray Hatley tribute show and CD draws music lovers and awareness. Bob Buffington discusses his $3 million lawsuit against former friends in Church Hill
Mother Agnes-Mariam on Events in Syria
Dec. 6, 2013, 9:27 p.m.
Phil interviewed Mother Agnes-Mariam of Syria about her perspective on what is happening on the ground in that country today.