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Auditor General says BC Liberals fudged the figures over the new Port Mann bridge
Oct. 18, 2011, 6:29 p.m.
BC Auditor General John Doyle called the state of the BC government's books unacceptable. The principal reason was that the province kept a 3.1 billion dollar debt off its books. The money is going to finance a new highway expansion project that will very likely lose even more money once it opens. Eric Doherty is an activist with Stop The Pave.
The Haberdasher Celebrates Three Years On the Air
Oct. 18, 2011, 5:43 p.m.
The Man in the Gray Flannel Suit Show - A musical mid-life crisis -- a late-night search for meaning and happiness airs on WRIR LP Monday nights from 11 PM to 1 AM. Stream the show @ www.wrir.org
Mayor Bloomberg fails to shut down Occupy Wall Street
Oct. 18, 2011, 5:40 p.m.
Last week the mayor of New York tried to shut down Occupy Wall Street on the pretext that the park needed to be cleaned. Thousands of people showed up to prevent the eviction and succeeded in keeping the occupation going. Zayd Sifri is an independent journalist who has spent a lot of time at Occupy Wall Street.
World Health Organization Report Recommends Action to Minimize Exposure Children Receive to POPs
Oct. 18, 2011, 3:40 p.m.
Donald L. Hassig, Director Cancer Action NY talks with Finger Lakes Morning News host, Ted Baker about persistent organic pollutants (POPs) exposure disease risk and exposure minimization. The World Health Organization (WHO) recently published the report, "Persistent Organic Pollutants: Impact on Child Health". This health policy document recommends that leaders in the health arena join forces to minimize the exposure that children receive to POPs.
Oct. 18, 2011, 1:45 p.m.
People keep asking of the Occupy Movement, "What do they want?" This program provides an answer, along with the news and with some reason.
Tzeporah Berman-This Crazy Life
Oct. 18, 2011, 12:54 p.m.
One of the world's top environmental activists talks about her life and the planet.
Vandana Shiva: The Seed at the Heart of Freedom (TWO of TWO)
Oct. 18, 2011, 12:31 p.m.
In Part TWO of her speech Vandana Shiva explains how biotechnology creates super weeds, poisons beneficial insects and soil microbes and only brings high yields when fertilizers, pesticides and abundant water are applied. She reports on Monsanto's intrusion into the Indian market by burning heirloom seeds, and locking farmers and seed vendors into exclusive agreements. Monsanto is using the patent rights they received via former Monsanto lawyer Clarence Thomas on the US Supreme Court to collect royalty payments and make it illegal to save and exchange seeds. She calls for the international abolition of GMOs and the removal of patents since seeds are a gift from nature to be shared freely.
Global nervous system under attack - war in the newsrooms
Oct. 18, 2011, 11:38 a.m.
Dioxin Releases in Violation of Limitations of Air Pollution Permit at Argentinian Cement Factory
Oct. 18, 2011, 11:27 a.m.
Dr. Raul A. Montenegro is a biology professor at the University of Cordoba in Argentina. He tells us of a long struggle to obtain justice for those who live in the vicinity of a cement factory that burns hazardous waste. The Holcim Cement facility is emitting dioxins in excess of the limits set forth in its operating permit. This information only became available to activists due to the strength of character of a government employee who blew the whistle. Dr. Montenegro and the environmental group know as FUNAM are using the dioxin emissions data to forge ahead with efforts to protect the community health from exposures imposed by smokestack releases of the cement factory. Reaching out to the international activist network and news media are central among their strategies.
Oct. 18, 2011, 8:53 a.m.
the 99% action growing all over the World is a fight back from the 99% of Society, against the large disparity of income and ability to live in a Corporate Society.
Oct. 18, 2011, 1:29 a.m.
Oct. 17, 2011, 10:34 p.m.
Sounds from Bike Magazine Mountain Bike Cruise, Mt Baldy/JAX Bicycles awards ceremony, results from CCCX and Mt Baldy.
Oct. 17, 2011, 10:26 p.m.
I sat down and talked with Ali Channa from Islamabad, who traveled to Sindh province in Pakistan and spoke about the flood victims situation right now. Then I talk about how Occupy Peoria started up and what finally got us all to unite for the Global Day of Action with a march, rally and General Assembly.
Oct. 17, 2011, 8:29 p.m.
We discuss the recent rise in the polls by Herman Cain and breakdown his background and proposed policies like the 999 plan. In the second half of the show we talk about the Mansour Arbabsiar, the Iranian-American accused of attempting to arrange for the assassination of a Saudi diplomat.
Occupy Boston Radio Reprot No. 5
Oct. 17, 2011, 7:15 p.m.
A continuing series of reports from the Occupy Boston site.
A final entry in the Kameny collection + global LGBT news
Oct. 17, 2011, 4:34 p.m.
A final entry in the Frank Kameny collection; a disabled U.S. lesbian vet fights DOMA-directed benefits bias, a rightwing challenge to California's LGBT history lessons law fizzles, Poland's fledgling political party propels a transwoman into parliament, the Presbyterian Church (USA) ordains its first openly gay pastor, Rio celebrates Pride, and more LGBT news from around the world.
If Music Could Talk - Oct 16, 2011
Oct. 17, 2011, 3:12 p.m.
At the heart of #occupywallstreet: One medic's take
Oct. 17, 2011, 2:25 p.m.
Unless you've been living under a rock, you've heard that since September 17th, 2011, protesters have occupied New York City's financial district. Since then, people have gathered in financial districts across the globe to speak against austerity measures, against growing income inequality and in favour of dignity and health for all. On October 15th, Canada got its first taste as camps were set up in Toronto, Montreal, Halifax, to name a few.
Slovenian Philosopher Slavoj Zizek spoke at occupywallstreet on October 10th. He said, "We have all the freedoms we want, but what we're missing is the... language to articulate our non-freedom."
Indeed, as some have pointed out, no matter what comes of the protests, they have already succeeded, because they have allowed many who otherwise would not have, to imagine that there are alternatives to capitalism.
In the US, debt incurred as a result of accessing healthcare has been a major frustration of the so-called 99%. In Canada, things are a bit different. On the surface many people who live in Canada have access to healthcare services. In reality however, its clear that growing inequity in this country is making us sick.
In the midst of protest, medical professionals have often acted in solidarity as medics, treating those who are injured while protesting. But, the job isn't without risks. Twenty physicians and health professionals in Bahrain, for example, were recently sentenced to years in prison following their involvement in treating injured activists during a pro-reform protest last February and March. In Canada, the Medical Reform Group, a coalition of physicians and medical students, has demonstrated solidarity with the Occupy movement by calling for increased taxes on high income earners and corporations, including doctors.
On today's episode of HealthJusticeRadio we join Stephen Smith a medic live from occupywallstreet in New York City.
Haiti rebuliding effort: paying for relief workers not schools and housing
Oct. 17, 2011, 2:02 p.m.
It has been over a year since Haiti was devastated by an earthquake. Although an out pouring of aid money and grief flooded the mainstream media the question is: how is Haiti doing now? Geoffrey Young spent many months in Haiti helping to build the first secular school in Haiti. He draws on his own personal experience to break down international development and the industry of disaster relief.
Raw milk distributor faces legal action
Oct. 17, 2011, 1:48 p.m.
John Wilson talks with raw milk distributor Michael Schmidt about his legal troubles he has faced for selling raw milk.
CEO sleepout for homeless in Winnipeg
Oct. 17, 2011, 1:31 p.m.
On Sept 29 40 CEO's from Winnipeg had a "sleep out" in downtown Winnipeg to help raise awareness and funds for homeless in Winnipeg. Although a highly touted event, it has come under heavy criticism from many in Winnipeg. John Wilson interviews Rob and Jacquie how have been very critical of the event.The event brought up many important issues related to poverty and poverty reduction and optics.
Lindsay Bullamore: Musician Interview
Oct. 17, 2011, 1:24 p.m.
Interview with singer/songwriter Lindsay Bullamore including an exclusive live version of her track "Sweetest"
The Stuph File Program - Episode #0113
Oct. 17, 2011, 10:08 a.m.
An eclectic collection of interviews and odd news designed to entertain
Remembering RAY BROWN; Oct. 16, 2011; Part I ("Cool Jazz Set")
Oct. 17, 2011, 8:57 a.m.
Remembering RAY BROWN; Oct. 16, 2011; Part II ("Cool Jazz Set")
Oct. 17, 2011, 8:49 a.m.
Remembering RAY BROWN; Oct. 16, 2011; Part III ("Cool Jazz Set")
Oct. 17, 2011, 8:41 a.m.
Oct. 16, 2011, 8:35 p.m.
Global A Go-Go's guide to the 2011 Richmond Folk Festival: Tibetan Monls From The Drepung Loseling Monastery, Bassekou Kouyate & Ngoni Ba, Davell Crawford, Steve Riley & The Mamou Playboys, and the Pedrito Martinez Group
Oct. 16, 2011, 6:24 p.m.
Oct. 16, 2011, 6:05 p.m.
The ongoing adventures of the crew of the Yellow Submarine on their strange offshore / underwater pirate radio station. Mystery Science radio is a low tech homage to B Movies, obscure music, Mystery Science Theater 3000, Cinematic Titanic, Doctor Demento, shortwave, Coleman Francis, Ed Wood, lo-fi radio, and the Hal Warren cult film "Manos: The Hands of Fate"
Occupy Wall Street Wins, Then Celebrates with Citywide Protests
Oct. 16, 2011, 5:52 p.m.
Occupy Wall Street Wins, Then Celebrates with Citywide Protests
Following a huge and rapid public outcry that included hundreds of thousands of online petition signatures and phone calls to New York City Mayor Bloomberg, a threatened clean-up/eviction of Occupy Wall Street's home base at LIberty Square was postponed just before a
7 AM deadline on Friday, October 14 as thousands of protesters massed at Liberty Square to defend Occupy Wall Street.
The next day saw a sea of protests starting at Liberty Square when thousands marched around Wall Street targeting Chase Bank which leads all others in predatory foreclosure evictions. It moved to college protests at NYC's Washington Square Park featuring numerous issues including health care. Protesters then converged on Times Square culminating a day in solidarity with protesters around the country and the world in a new mass movement which is now just one month old.