Latest Programs
Iara Lee: Smuggled Footage exposes Gaza Flotilla Attack
July 16, 2010, 8:48 a.m.
On June 22nd, CKDU 88.1FM in Halifax had the chance to catch up with film-maker Iara lee over skype, to discuss her experience of the Israeli attack on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla, the purpose of the flotilla, and what the next steps are for the international, Palestinian-led movement to end the Gaza blockade.
July 16, 2010, 8:14 a.m.
In the first hour, Indigenous elder, Rena Whitestar shares her perspective on the Gulf oil disaster. Whitestar suggested herbal remedies to alleviate the toxic impact of chemicals as well.
In the second hour Bee Vadakan, Program Manager of Program in Community and Agroecology at UCSC discussed the programs offered through the Sustainable Living Center. Vadakan talked about the opportunities students have to gain hands-on experience in sustainable technologies and community food systems. "We believe that with such experience stsudents can become engaged agents of change within their communities and embody the values of environmental consciousness and social justice to create a more sustainable world."
Please visit their website at http://ucscpica.org/what-is-pica.
Don't You Blame the Man Next Door
July 16, 2010, 4:26 a.m.
The Sunrise Ocean Bender sets sail every Friday morning, 3 â 6 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 ⦠thereâs no better way to start your freakend.
Hunter S. Thompson Tribute Remix
July 16, 2010, 1:52 a.m.
Excerpt From Upstart Radios Brave New World Ep. 4
Teabaggering Slobs vs Communist Parasites and Socialist Cockroaches with Jesus added value
July 15, 2010, 11:59 p.m.
July 8, 2010- Michael Parenti on Deep Ideology and Conspiracy (2)
July 15, 2010, 10:09 p.m.
Parenti is in fine form as he shows that the small, rich ruling elite DO conspire to advance their "deep ideology"--which in essence is, "Still more for us, and let's destroy any hint of Social Democracy." He contrasts this deep ideology with the "public" right-wing ideology, as articulated by the likes of Glen Beck. He blasts Democrat leaders, academics, and those Left intellectuals who reflexively dismiss all "conspiracy theories."
July 1, 2010- Michael Parenti on Deep Ideology and Conspiracy (1)
July 15, 2010, 9:46 p.m.
Parenti is in fine form as he shows that the small, rich ruling elite DO conspire to advance their "deep ideology"--which in essence is, "Still more for us, and let's destroy any hint of Social Democracy." He contrasts this deep ideology with the "public" right-wing ideology, as articulated by the likes of Glen Beck. He blasts Democrat leaders, academics, and those Left intellectuals who reflexively dismiss all "conspiracy theories."
new world next week - jul15: amiri abducted?, kelly suicided?, farmers bankrupted?
July 15, 2010, 7:54 p.m.
This week on The New World Next Week we cover: the Iranian nuclear scientist (?) who was abducted (?) by the CIA; more evidence that Dr. David Kelly was suicided; and more evidence of Big Agri using Big Government to smash small farmers.
Mark Perry on the leaked Pentagon Red Team Report on Hamas and Hezbollah
July 15, 2010, 6:42 p.m.
We discuss Mark Perry's story in Foreign Policy Magazine on a leaked CENTCOM report about Hamas and Hezbollah. Also, what it means about the Gaza Freedom Flotilla and the US Military view on Israel's claims the activists were terrorists.
IP-Copwatch: Operation In Our Sites ICE Shuts Down 9 Websites
July 15, 2010, 4:50 p.m.
IP-Copwatch Piracy on the high seas of cyberspace coverage of I.C.E. Raids seizing websites sharing video domains, Paypal and bank accounts and 4 residental search warrants
The Shortwave Report 07/16/10 Listen Globally!
July 15, 2010, 4:48 p.m.
A weekly 30 minute review of news and opinion, recorded from a shortwave radio. With times and freqs for listening at home. 2 files- broadcast and slow-modem streaming. Free to rebroadcast. China, Germany, Cuba, and Russia.
July 15, 2010, 3:08 p.m.
Dialect - Legacy of former Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceaușescu
July 15, 2010, 1:58 p.m.
disRespect - Stonegate Famer's Market feeds the poor - and farmers too.
July 15, 2010, 10:37 a.m.
Julia Graham talks about nutritious food for Ontario's legislated poor, those on welfare, disability benefits and meagre public pensions. She discusses the market voucher programme and its origins and growth.
July 15, 2010, 9:45 a.m.
Gaza flotilla overview from passenger Ann Wright, and Mark Perry on red team report leaked to him showing US Military views in sharp variance to Israeli policy on Hamas and Hezbollah
Carbon Arc Cinema Launches in Halifax
July 15, 2010, 7:04 a.m.
Alan talks about the upcoming launch for the Carbon Arc Cinema, and the long term plans to establish a full-time rep cinema space in Halifax.
More accounts of martial law at Toronto G20 protests (4 of 5)
July 15, 2010, 6:57 a.m.
Greg Shupak reflects on the rampant police brutality and indiscriminate arrests he had witnessed at the protests against the G8/20 agenda during the June 25-27 2010 weekend.
Along with criticizing the overarching culture of fear that the Canadian government has worked to create around the G8/20 summits, Greg also criticizes mainstream media's neglect of their essential role to inform us about the most important aspect of the summits: the G8/20 agenda and policies. This agenda and these policies continue to legitimize the power structures that stifle social and economical well-being, and that have come to characterize our time.
What Can Canadian Human Beings Do That's Worth Doing In Canada? - July 15, 2010
July 15, 2010, 5:58 a.m.
This episode: when tons of people have seen tons of people do tons of stuff to let tons of people know tons of truth about how our world is run and what's really happening, how come tons of people still ask "What can you do?" like they haven't seen tons of examples tons of times? Is that a question that adults in danger should just rhetorically ask? With kids around? What's up with the great big global recession recovery re-collapse takedown thingy anyway? Have the bad guys done this before?
07-11-10 In Defense of Paul McCartney, Part 2
July 15, 2010, 2:42 a.m.
July 14, 2010, 8:37 p.m.
July 14, 2010, 7:41 p.m.
Every week Cause and Effect summons your inner music nerd to identify the influences of your favorite musical groups, explore their work and peers, and play new artists following in their footsteps. Alex & Lightning's Girl scour the Internet for interviews and articles, at times receive direct input from artists and labels, and rely on input from fans to develop a music show destined to be added to your weekly calendar.
July 14, 2010, 7:30 p.m.
Every week Cause and Effect summons your inner music nerd to identify the influences of your favorite musical groups, explore their work and peers, and play new artists following in their footsteps. Alex & Lightning's Girl scour the Internet for interviews and articles, at times receive direct input from artists and labels, and rely on input from fans to develop a music show destined to be added to your weekly calendar.
July 14, 2010, 5:22 p.m.
Fred Kaufman, Contributing Editor at Harper's Magazine and author,
talks about how Goldman Sachs uses the Commodities Index Fund to
starve the world.
Clyde Young, Revolutionary Communist Party, and Aidge Patterson,
October 22nd Coalition and LA Coalition for Justice for Oscar Grant, talk
about the verdict in the trial of the cop who killed Oscar
Grant on Jan. 1, 2009.
Alan Goodman, Revolution newspaper, talks about his experience
taking out the slogan, "After the holocaust, the worst thing to
happen to Jewish people is the state of Israel."
July 14, 2010, 5:09 p.m.
various issues mixed and mashed
July 14, 2010, 3:49 p.m.
Leslene della Madre and The Widows of India
July 14, 2010, 2:35 p.m.
Dr. Mara Lynn Keller, Dr. of Women's Spirituality Program, CIIS
July 14, 2010, 2:03 p.m.
Interview with James Evan Pilato
July 14, 2010, 1:48 p.m.
An illuminating interview with James Evan Pilato, host and webmaster of Media Monarchy, providing in-depth analysis and commentary on cover-ups and conspiracies.
His website is www.mediamonarchy.com
July 14, 2010, 12:25 p.m.
The second half of a talk by Marion Nestle.
July 14, 2010, 12:14 p.m.
Bruce Dixon, co-editor of the Black Agenda Report speaks about the response to the BP oil spill and American contemporary culture and the need to create a culture of resistance.