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Oct. 9, 2012, 5:48 p.m.
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One of the things thatâs wondrous about the human mind is that language is not a bounded, finite thing inside of us. Itâs not hard for people to say meaningful things theyâve never said before, and people can understand things that theyâve never heard until now. This potential infinity of language opens the way for an infinity of thoughts. When we use words in novel ways, that inspires novel thoughts.... "
Transcript: authorNancyCasey.com/surreptitious/
"Big Fluoride" (10/9/2012)
Oct. 9, 2012, 5:45 p.m.
The dangers of water fluoridation are explored, along with the war and woof of the upper reaches of the very top of the pops . Features music from Carlos Guitarlos, Thinking Fellers Union Local 282, the Velvet Underground, the Browns, the Travelling Wilburys and more of Today's rip-roaring, chartbusting billboard-smattering artists.
Steve Almond Pt. 2: On The United States of Irrationality
Oct. 9, 2012, 5:32 p.m.
Author Steve Almond is an astute observer of American topics as disparate as candy, rock & roll and politics. This week on Sea Change Radio, in the second half of his two-part discussion with host Alex Wise, Almond delves into the environmental movement and the moral quandary of a society that so desperately wants to have its cake and eat it too. Almond believes that behind the politics of war and deception lies a lack of empathy and willful ignorance â and that in order to have a serious discussion that advances issues as vital as the global climate crisis we must be willing to address our âimperial luxuries and abuses,â and honestly consider the âdeprivations suffered in less fortunate precincts.â
Oct. 9, 2012, 4:37 p.m.
Pirate Radio Song
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Palestine Today for October 9
War Update: Taliban says US fleeing Afghanistan in humiliation, no reponse from US
Code Pink Joins thousands in Pakistan to protest drone strikes
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Micah Turner publicly defects from US military at Freedom Plaza
Micah Turner's "Titans Rising" rap
Occupy DC October 5 action coverage
Keystone XL construction blockade update
Between the Lines: The Keystone XL blockades
Dialect Bristol squatters explain solutions to the housing crisis
Oct. 9, 2012, 3:39 p.m.
Breaking Down Barriers to Better 401k Investment Choices
Oct. 9, 2012, 2:17 p.m.
The 401k Owner's Manual with George Huss. The one they couldn't put in your 401k enrollment packet. Profit from these tips on how to rank your 401k investment options; how to set up a portfolio; and, how to let your winners run and cut your losses short. (For more information visit George's blog http://yourwealthpreservationcenter.com)
Reformated Original Episode Episode 2 - CNN, the Hitter and Sexual Molestation
Oct. 9, 2012, 11:58 a.m.
This is the Reformated Episode for Episode 2
Ahmad Mesleh ("Eye of Palestine"); "Expose AIPAC" events
Oct. 9, 2012, 9:32 a.m.
We speak with photographer/activist Ahmad Mesleh (also
known as the "Eye of Palestine") from Nilin in the Occupied
West Bank. You can view his spectacular photographs, and
a documentary about his life and work,by visiting his
personal website: www.eyeonpalestine.com.
Plus: a short interview with Susan Nicholson and Marty
Federman on "Expose AIPAC" events.
Oct. 9, 2012, 8:14 a.m.
Emission de radio portant sur la bande dessinee, l'illustration et l'animation diffusee les vendredis, 17h30, sur les ondes de CKRL 89,1 FM.
Oct. 9, 2012, 7:36 a.m.
This edition was produced by Catherine Fisher at CJLY in Kootenay B.C.
Headlines:
Ontario teachers cancel extracurricular activities in protest of the provinceâs âputting students firstâ bill, Bill 115 â Ed von Aderkas CHRW
Quebecâs new government takes action immediately notable abolishing the tuition hike students have fought against for the past year and a half â Erin Hudson CKUT
Features:
Human rights activist, Shahrzad Arshadi, accuses Canadian government of âwrong-doingâ due to its decision to suspend all relations with Iran nearly one month ago â Erin Hudson CKUT
The Harper governmentâs decision to explore granting First Nations full land ownership rights to communities on reserve land reignites a debate on whether this depart from communitiesâ traditional communal land ownership practices is a step forward or backward â Chris Reid with Michael Welch CKUW
Egyptian Lawyer testifies that evidence against Mr. Mahjoub was obtained by torture â John Bonnar, rabble.ca with Carly Forbes CFRU
Ontario research specialist Renzo Della Via speaks to the impacts of the emerging (and already used) nanotechnology within Canadaâs agriculture industry - a technology that, while yet to be fully developed by Canadian scientists or approved by Canadian regulators, holds seemingly infinite potential and reach â Erin Hudson CKUT
Music by Saskatchewan artist âEâqual
Community Radio Report:
Bad news for Radio Ryerson, the station representing Ryerson students: the CRTC rejects the stationâs bid for space on Torontoâs FM dial awarding available space to a commercial station instead â Ed von Aderkas CHRW
Oct. 9, 2012, 6:34 a.m.
"Iâve been reading a book called Is that a Fish in Your Ear? Itâs about translation. Its author is David Bellos, a translator of literature and a professor of translation who starts out by saying that nobody can really say what translation is, because as soon as you do, you start having trouble saying what translation isnât....."
Transcript: AuthorNancyCasey.com/translation-2/
Oct. 9, 2012, 6:12 a.m.
The Monday, October 1, Climate Justice Forum radio program, hosted by Wild Idaho Rising Tide (http://wildidahorisingtide.org/), welcomes global strategist and international lecturer Daniel Rirdan, whose interest in world ecology challenges and solutions led him to recently publish The Blueprint: Averting Global Collapse. He describes his ambitious but practical interdisciplinary plan for radically changing our ways, to save ecosystems and the human-built world from climate change. Broadcast on KRFP Radio Free Moscow (http://radiofreemoscow.org/) between 7:30 and 9:30 pm PDT live at 92.5 FM and online, and later aired on KMEC in Ukiah, California, the show also covers continent-wide dirty energy developments and resistance to fossil fuel extraction and transportation projects. Adopt WIRT as your KRFP DJ!
Oct. 9, 2012, 3:28 a.m.
Another fine round of tunes, from your only all-drinking-song radio show...
Oct. 9, 2012, 3:02 a.m.
Having a horrible day, I made the best of it with a set that started out kind of down but spiralled upward. Thank you, music and booze!
National Anthem Republic Of China
Oct. 8, 2012, 10:43 p.m.
Sarah Leeson-Klym on community economic development
Oct. 8, 2012, 9:46 p.m.
Oct. 8, 2012, 7:19 p.m.
Readings from articles (internet, e-mail, or print)
Minnesota Guerilla Girls+Remembering Matthew+LGBT news
Oct. 8, 2012, 7:12 p.m.
A billboarded Michele Bachman supports Minnesota marriage rights (serenaded by Alan Cumming); Ukraine moves on its own "no promo homo" bill, while Russia's top court upholds theirs, there's no luck for marriage equality in Northern Ireland, California's "cure" ban sickens rightwing groups, Puerto Rican boxer Orlando Cruz KO's the closet, and more LGBT news from around the world... and "Heather's" Mommy remembers Matthew, and Brian Houston sings his "Ballad".
Oct. 8, 2012, 5:12 p.m.
PMC Pond III
The Putt Putt (Gullerud)
Trail Mix Theme Song
Truck Talk (Mike Cram, Peter)
Alla Gossar (All the Young Men) ('Triakel' from 'Nordic Roots')
The Little Red Hen (Robin Holmes, Dan Wilson, Peter)
Rasberry Beret (Prince)
Happy Trails (Roy Rogers)
Oct. 8, 2012, 5:02 p.m.
The Taylor Report remembers human rights lawyer Charles Roach, and his many achievements on behalf of the poor and the dispossessed, including his work challenging a domestic worker program designed to procure, abuse, and dispose of foreign labour.
The hosts also announce important upcoming events in Toronto.
Swan Island Peace Convergence in Australia Report Back
Oct. 8, 2012, 3:22 p.m.
Cindy Sheehan interviews Aussie Peace Activist, Simon Moyle, on an action that the Aussie Peace Movement organized to protest Australia's part in the US's War OF Terror against Afghanistan
Cuts Cafe, Porn & Capitalism, Secret Archives of the Vatican DJ set
Oct. 8, 2012, 3:16 p.m.
Oct. 8, 2012, 10:59 a.m.
Capital Region Collaborative discusses the latest effort to bring the Richmond region together and Scott Bass of Style Weekly and local architect David Johannas discuss a curious -- and bizarre -- new trend in Richmond construction
The Stuph File Program - Episode #0164
Oct. 8, 2012, 10:06 a.m.
An eclectic collection of interviews and odd news designed to entertain
Hold Very Tightly Please And We Shall Go Out
Oct. 8, 2012, 8:26 a.m.
"This show is 110% ⦠one of the most consistently awesome programs we have come across."
The Sunrise Ocean Bender sets sail every Monday morning, 1 â 3 a.m. on WRIR lp 97.3 FM, 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.
mratavist.wordpress.com :: wrir.org
`Modern Jazz Giants & Standards of Excellence; Part 3` Oct. 7, 2012; Set #1
Oct. 8, 2012, 5:28 a.m.
`Modern Jazz Giants & Standards of Excellence; Part 3` Oct. 7, 2012; Set #2
Oct. 8, 2012, 5:21 a.m.
The Motherland Influence: October 7, 2012
Oct. 7, 2012, 11:04 p.m.
Two hours of African, Latin & Caribbean music.
Slam en joual vert dans la Baie-des-Chaleurs partie 2
Oct. 7, 2012, 11:02 p.m.
AMBIANCE CONGO: October 7, 2012
Oct. 7, 2012, 10:44 p.m.
Two hours of Congolese music.