Latest Programs
July 2, 2008, 9:41 p.m.
Over the course of several months, professional comic book artists taught more than 20 recent immigrants how to draw and structure comic panels. The kids then used comics to communicate things that they didn't have the English to talk about.
July 2, 2008, 9:34 p.m.
Prime Minister Stephen Harper apologized for putting Native children in residential schools. Dr. Roland Chrisjohn, director of the Department of Native Studies in Fredericton, tells us where Harper's apology fell short.
Vancouver's Eco-Density Charter
July 2, 2008, 9:26 p.m.
Critics say that the city's plan to increase density has merits, but that it has one key shortcoming - it doesn't address the loss of affordable housing in Vancouver.
Has Israel done something right?
July 2, 2008, 9:22 p.m.
How is the the Hamas-Israel ceasefire holding up? What are the parties saying? What are the likely outcomes? World Report continues its exploration.
July 2, 2008, 9:03 p.m.
Hamas and Israel have agreed to a ceasefire. What does it mean? World Report begins its exploration by interviewing Ramzy Baroud, editor of Palestine Chronicle.
We need dialogue more than hope
July 2, 2008, 7:58 p.m.
Discussion of media issues with former city councilor and Nelson Before Nine host, Donna McDonald. She talks about her activist approach.
The Motherland Influence June 29, 2008
July 2, 2008, 7:23 p.m.
Broadcasting African, Latin & Caribbean music every Sunday from WRIR-LP 97.3 & www.wrir.org 5-7pm in Richmond, VA.
July 2, 2008, 5:41 p.m.
US propaganda, women in Fallujah Hospital give birth to babies with profound birth defects, who might change US policies toward the ME? McCain or Obama, is it neither? US claims more success, this time with Iraqi Military and 'peace' breaks out
The Other Black Music June 29, 2008
July 2, 2008, 4:26 p.m.
Broadcasting every other Sunday from WRIR-LP 97.3 FM and www.wrir.org 3-5pm in Richmond, VA.
Climate Science Recap - 128 bit version
July 2, 2008, 2:10 p.m.
The campaigning climate change programme The Two Degrees Show returns after more than a years absence from the airwaves with a timely recap of some of the recent science.
Climate Science Recap - 320 bit version
July 2, 2008, 1:19 p.m.
The campaigning climate change programme The Two Degrees Show returns after more than a years absence from the airwaves with a timely recap of some of the recent science.
Between The Lines Week Ending 7/11/08
July 2, 2008, 8:20 a.m.
Democrats Cave on FISA Bill, Telecom Immunity; Obstacles to Solar Technology Tax Credits; Diebold Whistleblower Speaks Out on Election Integrity 2008
July 2, 2008, 8:05 a.m.
Excerpts from the 5-year period when World Report was a 10-12 minute contribution to Nelson Before Nine.
July 2, 2008, 12:30 a.m.
July 2, 2008, 12:18 a.m.
July 2, 2008, 12:03 a.m.
July 1, 2008, 10:11 p.m.
July 1, 2008, 10:11 p.m.
Composer - Conductor: Allan Pollack
July 1, 2008, 9:55 p.m.
Composer - Conductor: Allan Pollack
July 1, 2008, 9:55 p.m.
Steve McCutcheon & Gerald Smith - the hidden history of the Black Panthers
July 1, 2008, 9:30 p.m.
A deep discussion of the real history of the Black Panther party, and the state of things in the world today, including an exhaustive reading list on the Black Panthers!
July 1, 2008, 8:51 p.m.
Frank and Ericka talk deeply about the history/philosophy of the Oakland Community School, formed by the Black Panther Party, and so much more ... her life, ideas and Frank's presidential education policies ...
July 1, 2008, 8:40 p.m.
This RADIOLA! is in observance of my odometer kicking over another year. But I feel pretty good--honest I do. Age is just a number, isn't it? (Of course, that number is about to get larger by one.)
July 1, 2008, 8:29 p.m.
"Eleven?" Yep. Eleven.
disRespect-InflationAndFixedIncomes-What'sNext?
July 1, 2008, 6:21 p.m.
Fuel is a part of the rising cost of food production, wrapping, distribution and retailing. Productivity has flatlined because of decline in investment in agriculture. Available oil and water are peaking. People on fixed incomes will feel it first.
July 1, 2008, 5:52 p.m.
Now that he has a job offer, and the pieces for his second CD have been written, and are soon to be arranged by Kader (and a co-writer?), Kader will be urging his lawyer to prepare a new immigration application.
Lu's, a pharmacy for women
July 1, 2008, 5:28 p.m.
For many low-income women, pharmacists are their only contact with health practitioners. That's why the Vancouver Women's Health Collective is planning to open a pharmacy in the Downtown Eastside.
July 1, 2008, 5:18 p.m.
The fair trade coffee movement has brought improved working conditions and better pay to people in coffee-producing areas. Now, large corporations like Walmart are starting to sell fair trade coffee.
July 1, 2008, 5:05 p.m.
Dahlia Wasfi's father is a Muslim from Iraq, her mother is a "nice Jewish girl from Brooklyn", whose grandparents fled the Nazi occupation of Austria. This background has given her a unique perspective on the invasion and occupation of Iraq
YouthSpeaksOut!- Native America_JohnTrudell and Linda Noel
July 1, 2008, 1:29 p.m.
This month we will listen to two interviews from our archives. First, a student from the Willits Charter School, Sarah Schleuder, interviewed Linda Noel in November 2003. Sarah and Linda are both local Native Americans, and the topic is "Growing Up N