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May 10, 2009, 9:13 p.m.
This week?
1. Hamthrax
2. NAFTA Flu
3. Super Pork Pandemic
4. Flatulent Toxic Ass Amonia
5. COKECANUCK
6. T.R.E.A.S.O.N.
7. Gabriel Teodros
8. Political Boxes
9. What is Anarchy?
May 10, 2009, 8:47 p.m.
Physics prof fired from University of Ottawa
May 10, 2009, 7:02 p.m.
Denis Rancourt was fired in March ostensibly for his practice of refusing to grade students in his classes. He explains what he thinks was behind his dismissal.
Covering the deserts in white plastic
May 10, 2009, 6:52 p.m.
This is just one of the ideas being floated by geoengineers as a possible solution to the problem of catastrophic climate change. The goal is to find a technological answer to global warming - or at least convince Wall Street that you have. Diana Bronson has been tracking the issue of geoengineering for several years. She's with the ETC group in Montreal.
Raed Jarrar: What Next For Iraq?
May 10, 2009, 6:35 p.m.
Raed Rarrar explains the influences of the U.S. occupation of Iraq and a plan for stabilizing the country.
Raising children who care for the earth
May 10, 2009, 6:22 p.m.
Dan Chiras is the author of Ecokids, a book that aims to help parents with the job of raising children who care about the environment. He is the father of two boys and the author of over 20 books on environmental issues.
May 10, 2009, 6:11 p.m.
B.C. voters will decide whether to move to a new voting system. Problem is, people don't get how it works. Michael Gobbi isn't for the Yes side or the No side. He just wants you to make an informed choice. He's created the website Understanding STV.
Paying our fair share for climate change
May 10, 2009, 6:06 p.m.
The countries that benefited the least from industrial development are paying the highest price for climate change. The world's poorest countries want financial aid from the biggest emitters of greenhouse gases.
Canada helped to create the problem of climate change and has the resources to finance a fair share of the costs. Clare Demerse explains what the money is needed for and how much Canada should pay.
May 10, 2009, 5:55 p.m.
Stephen Leahy is an independent environmental journalist who just returned from the Indigenous Peoples Global Summit in Alaska.
He talks about the impact of climate on indigenous people around the world. He also talks about the response of the media to issue of climate change.
Why carbon trading doesn't work
May 10, 2009, 5:47 p.m.
Ian Angus says carbon trading looks like action on climate change but it isn't. Ian Angus is editor of the online journal Climate and Capitalism. He likens carbon trading to the Catholic Church practice of selling indulgences. Companies can keep right on polluting as long as they buy forgiveness.
May 10, 2009, 5:38 p.m.
Author and activist Joel Kovel responding to Al Gore's video by making his own. In it, he argues that the really inconvenient truth is that capitalism is at the root of climate change.
Five myths about global warming - and what you can say to refute them
May 10, 2009, 5:31 p.m.
Zoe Caron, author of Global Warming for Dummies, gives us her responses to the following myths about climate change.
1. Developing countries will only make global warming worse.
2. There's still a debate about global warming amongst scientists.
3. The warming weather is just part of a natural cycle.
4. Carbon dioxide isn't dangerous because it's always been part of the atmosphere.
5. Science and technology can fix the problem of climate change.
May 10, 2009, 3:50 p.m.
Interview with Jonah Raskin author of "The Radical Jack London: Writings on War and Revolution".
01May09 Bristol's Housing Crisis
May 10, 2009, 2:18 p.m.
24Apr09 Bristol Emergency Planning
May 10, 2009, 1:44 p.m.
Who Owns the Words, the Music and the Images?
May 10, 2009, 1:03 p.m.
Talk by Margaret Chon, Professor for the Pursuit of Justice at Seattle University School of Law on "Who Owns the Words, the Music and the Images?" given March 13, 2009 at the Law of the Commons Conference at Seattle University and sponsored by the Seattle Chapter of the National Lawyers Guild.
The Question of the Rights and Wrongs of the American Farm
May 10, 2009, 11:03 a.m.
Talk by Stephen Tan of the Cascadia Law Group on âThe Question of the Rights and Wrongs of the American Farmâ given March 13th at the Law of the Commons Conference at Seattle University and sponsored by the Seattle Chapter of the National Lawyers Guild.
Introduced by Steven Reisler, President of the Seattle Chapter of the NLG
Healing the Earth, Healing Ourselves
May 10, 2009, 10:45 a.m.
Two Green radio hosts meet. Alex from Ecoshock & Matt from Healing the Earth. Non-violence has failed the Earth. Is it time for Derrick Jensen? We talk youth, the new back-to-the-land movement, new media. Alex confesses his lame hope, in the face of climate catastrophe. + 15 minutes of new Testimony from Al Gore, April 24th 2009.
May 10, 2009, 10:39 a.m.
Wrap-up of the past weeks news with Maria Tomchick of Eat the State! (www.eatthestate.org).
an interview with Palestinian author/scholar Ghada Karmi
May 10, 2009, 9:28 a.m.
One event announcement and one action item; news items of special concern; and our interview with today's special guest, the distinguished Palestinian physician and scholar, Dr. Ghada Karmi. Among Dr. Karmiâs published works is the book? âMarried to Another Man? Israelâs Dilemma in Palestine,â published by the Pluto Press in 2007, which should be required reading for anyone who wishes to understand the roots of the conflict and the ensuing, continuing, still-unfolding, tragedy.
May 10, 2009, 8:59 a.m.
New series kicks of with a recording of the presentations given at the launch of the Climate Safety report last Autumn.
Rashid Khalidi: Middle East - Sowing Crisis
May 10, 2009, 8:16 a.m.
To understand the momentous events that have occurred in the Middle East over the last two decades we must understand the crucial interplay of Cold War powers there from 1945 to 1990.
May 10, 2009, 6:53 a.m.
It's spring once again, meaning the annual elite conclave known as Bilderberg is almost upon us. Join us this week as we gear up for the conference where the elite decide how the world will unfold for the upcoming year.
Rhizome Radio - May 8 2009 (FreeSkool)
May 9, 2009, 8:28 p.m.
235 - Mothers Against War; Suffering of Civilians in War
May 9, 2009, 7:01 p.m.
Pt A - News You Need to Know; Raising Sand: voices of Mothers and Fathers who have suffered from the "war on terror;" music.
Pt B - Outside the Box on Global vs Local Economies; Everyday Environmentalist; Backyard Chicken Broadcast; Media Minutes; Between the Lines.
Break The Stereo May 09 2009 Part 1
May 9, 2009, 5:12 p.m.
Membership drive this week, thanks to all volunteers and members for makin' it happen! The funk bombs as usual on the show, with Betty Wright, Kool and the Gang, and Rose Royce with "Put your money where you mouth is". Curtis Mayfeild blessed the waves with "Kung Fu" and a little Sly communion with "Everyday People". Some soul brothers with Wilson, Bill Withers and Otis. Thanks again all members and volunteers, Coop Radio Rules! ?)
"Where's the Crunch?"
May 9, 2009, 3:09 p.m.
For this RADIOLA! I've used mainly selections in which the "shellac sizzle" has been greatly reduced. Because I tend to be skeptical about the miracles of modern technology (and modern everything else), I've endeavored to exercise a light touch in my restorations.
May 9, 2009, 9:30 a.m.
May 8, 2009, 5:32 p.m.
The Real Burn Outs return from their semi-world tour and discuss the music industry, family hardships, the FBI, and prophetic notions of the coming psychedelic revolution.
Norman Corwin's "On a Note of Triumph," 8 May 1945
May 8, 2009, 2:39 p.m.
The landmark broadcast in celebration of the Nazis' surrender on the 8th of May, 1945.