Latest Programs
Chris Hedges, on The Disease of War and Empire of Illusion
May 21, 2009, 10:21 a.m.
John Murphy of COW reports on demonstration at Coast Guard Commencement in CT. Chris Hedges on his new book, Empire of Illusion, The End of Literacy and the Triumph of Spectacle. Related headlines, Afghan civilian deaths, media.
May 21, 2009, 9:57 a.m.
A breast cancer prevention activist speaks of dioxin contamination of dairy foods, meats and eggs that exists due to open waste burning in rural areas of New York State. Margaret Roberts is a bright light that will help the people find their way in these toxic times.
Privatization of Winnipeg's public services
May 21, 2009, 8:47 a.m.
Monique Woroniak is the Outreach Services Librarian at Winnipeg Public Library. Her work includes the creation and promotion of library services for adult learners, newcomers, and urban Aboriginal populations. She discusses the push to privatize public services in the Economic Opportunities Report, which has been criticized by a number of unions and progressive institutions.
Take a look at www.blackmask.ca for more of our shows.
#65 -- The Slippery Slope of Memorial Day
May 21, 2009, 7:59 a.m.
For Memorial Day, let's remember the soldiers and civilians killed in the most infernal human institution, war. But at the same time, lets CONDEMN war, the ignoble causes for which (post-'45) the US's wars are fought, a foreign policy consisting mainly of violence, insane expenditures for war hardware, etc. Program features Fisk's reflections on war, Zinn's great 1976 essay on Memorial Day, & commentary by me.
Maine's Groundwater Battle
May 21, 2009, 5:05 a.m.
In this live interview, Ellen Hayes of ACE(Advocates for Community Empowerment) discusses the various communities' efforts to protect their groundwater from large scale withdrawals by the global corporation Nestle.
The focus is on local ordinance rights-based protection versus the typical state bureaucratic approach - which, in the end, always ends up in the corporate domain.
May 21, 2009, 2:56 a.m.
The Happy Station Show - 05/21/09 0100UTC
May 20, 2009, 6:24 p.m.
May 20, 2009, 6:16 p.m.
Au menu:
- Entrevue avec Marcel Sévigny, auteur de «Et nous serions paresseux?»
- Actualité libertaire
May 20, 2009, 5:04 p.m.
Griffintown is an old industrial area located in Montreal's southwest borough. Historically, it was a predominantly Irish working-class neighbourhood on the Lachine Canal, but now it's the site of a $1.3 billion development that threatens to turn it into a big box retail site.
City Charter Commission Meeting 19 May 2009
May 20, 2009, 4:25 p.m.
Recording of Elk Grove City Charter Commission meeting.
May 20, 2009, 2:42 p.m.
Dioxin Exposure Breast Cancer Risk
May 20, 2009, 11:43 a.m.
Dr. Birnbaum describes scientific research that demonstrates the association between dioxin exposure and increased breast cancer risk. Dioxin exposure can be reduced by consuming lower quantities of fat containing dairy products, meats and eggs. Open waste burning is listed as the largest source of dioxin releases to the environment in the US EPA dioxin inventory.
Radio Japan, Japanese, 20. May 2009, 1719-1724z, 13740 kHz via DHA 500 kW/ 285 deg
May 20, 2009, 10:58 a.m.
Radio Japan's music program (jazz etc.)
Between The Lines Week Ending 5/29/09
May 20, 2009, 8:07 a.m.
How case against Bush administration officials who authorized torture should proceed; Obama's shift in war spending from Iraq to Afghanistan, continued growth of military spending overall; causes of US newspaper crisis, strategies to ensure local journalism survival
May 20, 2009, 3:08 a.m.
Did you see a throwdown at 230am in a local convenience store involving shouting, throwing of drinks, and hammers wielded with menance? All over a cup filled with cheese? We sure did. A few weeks ago it was a double rainbow, today a little face-off. The auspicious omens just keep coming. Even more, today will forever be a reminder that some people still take cheese seriously.
May 19, 2009, 11:23 p.m.
Night Transmissions is a 120 minute show featuring vintage radio shows. Focusing on adventure programs such as âEscapeâ, âSuspenseâ and âX minus oneâ It is transnational in its sourcing with shows from From England, Canada and South Africa. Wherever I can find shows in English and the public domain also appropriately licensed audio recordings (Short story and poetry readings).
Radiotepec - Music from around the world
May 19, 2009, 7:45 p.m.
Radiotepec es un programa de musica Latinoamericana y del mundo. Se transmite en vivo desde St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada por CHMR 93.5 FM Radio Universitaria/Comunitaria, todos los jueves a las 13;30 hora del pacifico, 15;30 Centro y 18;00 Newfoundland.
15May09 7/7 London bombings, What Really Happened?
May 19, 2009, 4:49 p.m.
Making Your Own Career Path & Move Over, Michelle Obama
May 19, 2009, 10:44 a.m.
Pt 1: Jennifer Remling, co-author of Carve your own road: Do what you love & live the life you envision, travelled the country interviewing dozens of people who have quit their jobs to pursue a whole new path, one filled with uncertainty and fear...and passion and excitement.
Pt 2: Last week, Vermont became the first state in the nation to plant a vegetable garden on its State House lawn.
May 19, 2009, 8:16 a.m.
Domestic Violence and how to break the cycle.
WALKING A MILE IN THE SHOES OF ANOTHER
May 19, 2009, 8:03 a.m.
Maryknoll's missioners work in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, a city so violent as Iraq and Afghanistan.
May 19, 2009, 6:13 a.m.
Buckaw Bird goes Broody on New Birder.
"Genetically Engineered Crops - A "Spectacular Failure"? w/ Dr. E. Ann Clark"
May 19, 2009, 12:10 a.m.
May 19, 2009, 12:07 a.m.
A Variety of high-energy music with plenty of found sounds, sound bites and strangely comedic non-sequiters.
May 18, 2009, 8:54 p.m.
Move Over, Michelle Obama: Vermont Has Its Own Public Vegetable Garden
May 18, 2009, 7:32 p.m.
Vermont citizens have banded together to plant a vegetable garden on the State House lawn, replacing two flower beds that the state had decided not to maintain because of budget cutbacks.
May 18, 2009, 6:51 p.m.
May 18, 2009, 6:25 p.m.
May 18, 2009, 6:24 p.m.
War crimes and human rights abusers are not witches to be hunted, but criminals to be called for accountability
3P-027 Muslim is the New Jew: Christianity & Torture
May 18, 2009, 2:33 p.m.
Explores the results of the Pew Forum that asks Christians whether torture is justified. Brings in al-Jazeera footage of the Bagram chaplain exhorting soldiers to "hunt souls down for Jesus." Comments on the NY Times article about Explorer Scouts' paramilitary training for border patrols, marijuana raids, and anti-terrorism.