#205 The Father Christmas Letters part two

A radio series inspired by the writings of JRR Tolkien with ecological, mythological music and musings.

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DIY or Don't We #3

The mission of One Minute Zine Reviews is to bring attention to the underground world of print that thrives in the digital age. This program is free to rebroadcast on any terrestrial, internet, satellite, or other radio station upon notification of Producer

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The Politics of Pepper Spray from Egypt to America

We get an update on the case of students being harmed at the UC Davis campus in CA. David Swanson on national Occupy groups, plus Kevin Zeese at the Hart Office Building where protesters took their complaints about the Super Committe directly to them.

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No Debate

Jon Thompson is the author of this report about an independent investigation he conducted for the Canadian Association of University Teachers. The book focuses on the efforts of Israel lobby organizations to block a planned conference on statehood for Israel and Palestine at Toronto's York University. Jon Thompson states the facts in the case and explores the current state of academic freedom in Canada.

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Hamilton's Shelter Health Network

According to the report, “On Any Given Night: Measuring Homelessness in Hamilton”, published by the Social Planning and Research Council of Hamilton, the two major contributors to homelessness are the lack of adequate income and the lack of affordable housing. Families or individuals may be homeless or at risk of becoming homeless for a number of reasons, including experiencing abuse or violence, losing a job, having an income too low to stay in suitable housing, experiencing food insecurity, suffering from mental or physical health conditions, experiencing discrimination by landlords, facing challenges with substance use, lack of appropriate support services and excessive housing costs. Here in Hamilton, a city with one of the highest poverty rates in Ontario, at 1 in 5 people, the homelessness statistics speak for themselves. The SPRC estimates that the number of people accessing emergency shelters has more than doubled since 1995. On any given night, close to 400 men, women and children stay in emergency shelters. The social housing wait list has 4,258 active applications. About 22% of renter households spend more than 50% of their income on shelter, which puts them at serious risk of homelessness. It is now commonly accepted that housing and health issues are directly related. Evidence shows that people who are homeless experience poorer health and shorter lives. Foot, skin and dental problems are common among the homeless population. Rates of chronic health conditions, such as cardiovascular and chronic respiratory problems are much higher than the general population. In a 2004 study on Health and Homelessness, over 1/3 of participants reported not having enough energy to get through the day, and eating only one meal a day. This is not surprising given that Hamilton’s food banks record an average of 15,000 visits per month. 27% of participants reported not having an Ontario Health Card. Finally, 24% reported a diagnosis of mental illness. Yet, despite this important health discrepancies, those living with homelessness often do not get adequate health care, due to the complexity of their health care needs and the lack of provision accessible health care services. This can be because of lack of coordination and continuity of health care services across sectors, such as acute care to community settings and lack of integration across health and social services. And this is where the Shelter Health Network comes in. Hamilton’s Shelter Health Network aims to provide comprehensive care in the community that is accessible, integrated and multi-disciplinary. It offers continuity, quality and satisfaction to both clients and providers and focuses on health, promotion, independence and choice. Established in 2005, the Shelter Health Network is a collaboration of health care professionals and social services organizations working to provide services to those with unstable housing and complex health problems. To give us a better idea of this innovative organization, we talked to Dr. Lori Regenstreif, Medical Director of the Shelter Health Network.

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Quebec's Plan Nord a development on par with Alberta tar sands

Large mining corporations from Canada, Europe and China are eager to become involved in a plan to extract resources from an area of Quebec that encompasses three-quarters of the province's landmass. Many First Nations are opposed to Le Plan Nord, as are environmental groups in Quebec. Roger Rashi is a political activist in Montreal and founder of Quebec Solidaire.

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"The Thanks You Get"

This RADIOLA! expresses its free-floating gratitude with a panoply of tasty selections (including a few beloved old chestnuts).

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WSQT Broadcast for November 23 with Franklin Shelter occupation coverage

Pirate Radio Song Station ID Palestine Today for November 23 Mazim Quemsiyah in Palestine and the latest Gaza relief convoy effort War Update: US troops in Iraq fire on civilians Station ID Obama shouted down by Occupy protesters in NH Between the Lines on the failure of the police attempts to end Occupy Wall Street Franklin School Occupied by Free Franklin backed by Occupy DC Community meeting on the future of Franklin and DC public property WTOP Mayor Grey broadcast hatchet job against Occupy DC Station ID Between the Lines:Supercommitte fails, heavy austerity off the table Call-out to Northern Rockies Independent Media Network, now re-streaming WSQT in Montana Between the Lines short: Racist Az sherrif Arpaio in danger of losing election Between the Lines:Shell may have to pay damges in Nigeria

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Stop CETA: Nasty Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the European Union

Stuart speaks about CETA, the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement that is in the final stages oin negotiation between Canada and the European Union. Once signed this trade areement is binding and it will put corporate rights before local economies, encourage tar sands regulation, privatization of water and threaten Canadian democracy. The agreement is 75% through the approval stage and there has been no public consultation in the process. It is not too late to stop CETA. Stuart Trew speaks about what CETA means, and how to fight the trade agreement.

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Stuffing Show Pt 1

One hour sample of the weekly online radio broadcast 10pm central time from KABF 88.3 FM Little Rock, Arkansas. Full details on the international works of Rural War Room http://www.RuralWarRoom.com

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Stuffing Show Pt 2

One hour sample of the weekly online radio broadcast 10pm central time from KABF 88.3 FM Little Rock, Arkansas. Full details on the international works of Rural War Room http://www.RuralWarRoom.com

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Noam Chomsky - Nov. 5, 2011 - The 7th Annual Edward Said Memorial Lecture

Noam Chomsky speaks (with Q&A at the end) at the Seventh Annual Edward Said Memorial Lecture in Adelaide, Australia. Audio quality is excellent. If you want to skip the introductions, skip forward to 14:43. Video of this talk is also on Vimeo. Click on the contributor name to see a range of talks by Noam Chomsky and others.

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Stuffing Show Pt 3

One hour sample of the weekly online radio broadcast 10pm central time from KABF 88.3 FM Little Rock, Arkansas. Full details on the international works of Rural War Room http://www.RuralWarRoom.com

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Stuffing Show Pt 4

One hour sample of the weekly online radio broadcast 10pm central time from KABF 88.3 FM Little Rock, Arkansas. Full details on the international works of Rural War Room http://www.RuralWarRoom.com

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8 novembre 2011 partie 2 - Illusion Emploi de Sherbrooke

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8 novembre 2011 partie 1 - Illusion Emploi de Sherbrooke

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25 ocotbre 2011 partie 2 - Illusion Emploi de Sherbrooke

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Sample Platter Pt 1

One hour sample of the weekly online radio broadcast 10pm central time from KABF 88.3 FM Little Rock, Arkansas. Full details on the international works of Rural War Room http://www.RuralWarRoom.com

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25 ocotbre 2011 partie 1 - Illusion Emploi de Sherbrooke

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11 octobre 2011 partie 2 - Illusion Emploi de Sherbrooke

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Sample Platter Pt 2

One hour sample of the weekly online radio broadcast 10pm central time from KABF 88.3 FM Little Rock, Arkansas. Full details on the international works of Rural War Room http://www.RuralWarRoom.com

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11 octobre 2011 partie 1 - Illusion Emploi de Sherbrooke

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27 septembre 2011 partie 2 - Illusion Emploi de Sherbrooke

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Potluck Breakfast 10.23.11

"Thanksgiving is a magical time of year when families across the country join together to raise America's obesity statistics. Personally, I love Thanksgiving traditions: watching football, making pumpkin pie, and saying the magic phrase that sends your aunt storming out of the dining room to sit in her car." -Stephen Colbert The PLB has lots to be thankful for, not least of which is you. Hope you enjoy this week's Thanksgiving Edition. The smart money is this one is a great 3 hour show to put onand cook a feast to..... Twitter: PTLCKBRKFST Like on Facebook RSS Feed to automagically get the PLB downloaded weekly Live Weds from 8am-11am on www.killradio.org

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27 septembre 2011 partie 1 - Illusion Emploi de Sherbrooke

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13 septembre 2011 partie 2 - Illusion Emploi de Sherbrooke

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Dr Olwan on "Bodies that Matter in Death: Honour Killings and Canadian Racial Logics"

Dr. Dana Olwan is Assistant Professor of Gender Studies and is cross-appointed to the Department of Cultural Studies at Queen’s University. She is also the Future Minority Studies Postdoctoral Fellow at the Department of Women’s and Gender Studies at Syracuse University for Spring 2011. She completed her Ph.D. in English literature at Queen’s University in 2009 and her dissertation examined the publication and reception of Arab American women’s literature post 9/11. Her current work focuses on contemporary anti-racist and feminist solidarity movements in national and international contexts. She is interested in issues of power and resistance, especially as they relate to Muslim women and their relationship to multicultural states like Canada. Over the past decade national media reported that Canada witnessed twelve honour killings in the period between 2000 and 2009. Varying in cause, these crimes have created a national media frenzy and intense public debate over issues of multiculturalism, immigration, integration, and citizenship. Dr. Olwan speaks to Latin Waves about the political role of violence in perpetuating a culture of fear, that naturalizes imperialism and patriarchy.

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13 septembre 2011 partie 1 - Illusion Emploi de Sherbrooke

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Phil Giraldi: Who is Pushing for War on Iran?

Giraldi comments on efforts by pro-Israel forces, e.g., neocons, to promote an attack on Iran, how it resembles buildup for Iraq war; on latest IAEA report; on AIPAC-controlled US Congress limiting presidential action on Palestine and Iran, how its intimidates legislators; on chances of Israel attacking Iran with Congress’s support; on impact of 2012 election campaigning; on arrest of Iranian-American for planning assassination of Saudi ambassador; how, why US intelligence and Pentagon block efforts to attack; on Hezbollah arrest of CIA informants and how group is not threat to US.

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Jeff Blankfort:New & Opinions

Jeff Blankfort reports on the latest push by pro-Israel forces for an attack on Iran, focusing on Washington Inst. For Near East Policy, IAEA report, and arrest of Iranian-American charged with planning assassination of Saudi ambassador; on new US bunker busters six times more powerful than current ones; on US “take no sides” position on Egyptian protests; on Egyptian military’s use of US manufactured tear gas; on resignation of Pakistani ambassador, and how Wal-Mart uses threat of ballot initiatives to overcome local opposition to its expansion plans.

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