Alert! Radio

Alert opens a new season with CAW economist Jim Stanford, who says says the economic recovery is only temporary. In the wake of the 8th anniversary of 9/11, author and film maker Saul Landau shows how the futile war against terrorism carries on in the age of Obama. CD collective member Angela Day argues that Canada’s immigration problems with Mexico begin with NAFTA. Founder of the Winnipeg Folk Festival, Mitch Podolak, introduces a new season of Music is the Weapon.

Alert opens a new season with CAW economist Jim Stanford, who says says the economic recovery is only temporary. In the wake of the 8th anniversary of 9/11, author and film maker Saul Landau shows how the futile war against terrorism carries on in the age of Obama. CD collective member Angela Day argues that Canada’s immigration problems with Mexico begin with NAFTA. Founder of the Winnipeg Folk Festival, Mitch Podolak, introduces a new season of Music is the Weapon.

In Alert’s final show of the season, Noam Gonick interviews queer artists Kent Monkman and Adrian Stimson about Two Spirit in their work; a taste of CD’s Queer Issue (July/August). Sid Shniad, just returned from Geneva, tells what really happened at Durban II.  Robert Albritton talks about his new book Let Them Eat Junk, How Capitalism Creates Hunger and Obesity. Music is the Weapon profiles The Internationale, the most dangerous song in the world.

In Alert’s final show of the season, Noam Gonick interviews queer artists Kent Monkman and Adrian Stimson about Two Spirit in their work; a taste of CD’s Queer Issue (July/August). Sid Shniad, just returned from Geneva, tells what really happened at Durban II. Robert Albritton talks about his new book Let Them Eat Junk, How Capitalism Creates Hunger and Obesity. Music is the Weapon profiles The Internationale, the most dangerous song in the world.

South African born Chris Webb talks about the politics of South Africa¹s new president, Jacob Zuma, and the future direction of his ANC government.  How are Left activists around the world responding to the economic crisis? Left-wing veterans Ian Angus and Sam Gindon take us into this spring¹s socialist conferences in Australia and New York city. Music is the weapon profiles Somali Canadian Knaan.

South African born Chris Webb talks about the politics of South Africa¹s new president, Jacob Zuma, and the future direction of his ANC government. How are Left activists around the world responding to the economic crisis? Left-wing veterans Ian Angus and Sam Gindon take us into this spring¹s socialist conferences in Australia and New York city. Music is the weapon profiles Somali Canadian Knaan.

Somali-Canadian Rap Star Knaan tells the real story behind the Somali piracy. Aris Karafotias analyses the insurrection in Greece and its connection to the Greek Civil war in the 40s and the uprising in the 70s. Kathleen Connors of the Canadian Health Coalition talks about the Coalition campaign to save public health care in the light of a new assault led by the Canadian Medical Association.  Music is the weapon profiles Seu Jorge.

Somali-Canadian Rap Star Knaan tells the real story behind the Somali piracy. Aris Karafotias analyses the insurrection in Greece and its connection to the Greek Civil war in the 40s and the uprising in the 70s. Kathleen Connors of the Canadian Health Coalition talks about the Coalition campaign to save public health care in the light of a new assault led by the Canadian Medical Association. Music is the weapon profiles Seu Jorge.

Frances Fox Piven talks about the Obama Presidency and American Social Movements.  Dennis Pilon offers an early bird analysis of the May 12 BC election and referendum on electoral reform.  Chris Hannah, lead singer of Propagandhi, talks about the politics of punk rock and the band’s new CD “Supporting Caste”.

Frances Fox Piven talks about the Obama Presidency and American Social Movements.  Dennis Pilon offers an early bird analysis of the May 12 BC election and referendum on electoral reform.  Chris Hannah, lead singer of Propagandhi, talks about the politics of punk rock and the band’s new CD “Supporting Caste”.

Economist Michel Chossudovsky discusses the clash of agendas at the G20 meetings; Sam Gindin talks about the shape of the North American auto industry in the wake of President Obama’s new directives and offers a better alternative; Bryan Palmer talks about his new book, Canada’s 1960s; Cy Gonick interviews Judy Rebick about her new book, Transforming Power.

Economist Michel Chossudovsky discusses the clash of agendas at the G20 meetings; Sam Gindin talks about the shape of the North American auto industry in the wake of President Obama’s new directives and offers a better alternative; Bryan Palmer talks about his new book, Canada’s 1960s; Cy Gonick interviews Judy Rebick about her new book, Transforming Power.

Retired BC Judge Jerry Paradis talks about how to end Vancouver’s drug war. Historian Henry Heller talks about the rise of France’s New Anti-Capitalist Party. Joshua Blakeney, long-time follower of George Galloway talks about why he was banned by the Harper government. Music is the weapon profiles 1 Giant Leap.

Retired BC Judge Jerry Paradis talks about how to end Vancouver’s drug war. Historian Henry Heller talks about the rise of France’s New Anti-Capitalist Party. Joshua Blakeney, long-time follower of George Galloway talks about why he was banned by the Harper government. Music is the weapon profiles 1 Giant Leap.

Richard Fidler talks about Bill C-19 and Mohammad Momin Khawaja, the first person to be sentenced under Canada’s post-9/11 terrorism laws. Herman Rosenfeld looks at the efforts to save the North American auto industry and in particular the concessions agreed to by the CAW. Bryan Evans describes the devastating impact of the economic crisis on Ontario. Music is the Weapon features The Mothers.