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Darfur: The Dangers of Celebrity Imperialism Darfur: The Dangers of Celebrity Imperialism
Q. What do Mia Farrow and George Bush have in common? A. They both enjoy deploying Blackwater abroad. Philip Hammond, reader in media and communications at London South Bank University, joins us to discuss how celebrities are imposing themselves
Economic Meltdown with Mike Whitney Economic Meltdown with Mike Whitney
Frequent columnist for Counterpunch, Dissident Voice, and Information Clearing House, Mike Whitney, who has predicted a U.S. stock market meltdown since 2005, explains how we got there and where things are probably headed.
Why Canadians Support War Resisters Why Canadians Support War Resisters
Lee Zaslofsky, Chair of the War Resisters Support Campaign, explains what the WRSC is doing to support Jeremy Hinzman, a prominent U.S. war resister, scheduled to be deported by Prime Minister Harper.
Covering South Ossetia Covering South Ossetia
The 'Barrhaven Independent' in Nepean, Ontario, broke the exclusive story of a South Ossetian woman and the ordeals her people face - how does a local newspaper get this story, and what are the repercussions? We speak with the editor and publisher of
Bombs and Battles: Latest from Afghanistan Bombs and Battles: Latest from Afghanistan
We interview journalist and Islamic scholar Zafar Bangash on the recent airstrikes and battles in Afghanistan and their significance in the overall war.
Edward S. Herman: Srebenica, the Media, and NATO Edward S. Herman: Srebenica, the Media, and NATO
With the trial of Bosnian Serb leader Karadzic in the news, noted media and political economy analyst Edward S. Herman joins us to take on several inflated media myths, starting with the Srebenica massacre.
'Humanitarian Intervention' with Jean Bricmont 'Humanitarian Intervention' with Jean Bricmont
Belgian theoretical physics professor and social issues commentator Jean Bricmont discusses his new book 'Humanitarian Imperialism: Using Human Rights to Sell War.'
War in South Ossetia with David Jacobs War in South Ossetia with David Jacobs
International Human Rights and Labour Lawyer David Jacobs gives his legal perspective on the conflict in South Ossetia. Jacobs describes the background that led to the conflict, and how it fits into international law.
Michael Parenti on NATO's Yugoslavia intervention Michael Parenti on NATO's Yugoslavia intervention
Distinguished U.S. academic Professor Michael Parenti reminds us all of the real nature of the NATO intervention, at a time when Karadzic is all over the news. Parenti uncovers how the West has replaced the right of nations to self-determination
Omar Khadr needs to come back to Canada Omar Khadr needs to come back to Canada
Muslim scholar Zafar Bangash explains why child soldier and torture victim Omar Khadr needs to be brought back to Canada, and how the affair is a symbol of a failed policy in Afghanistan.
USW President Leo Gerard on new Global Union USW President Leo Gerard on new Global Union
United Steelworkers International President Leo Gerard explains his union's creation of a new global union to fight against the excesses of global capital.
Western Response to Myanmar Crisis Western Response to Myanmar Crisis
Kirk Leech, a postgraduate researcher who also writes for Spiked Magazine in the U.K., comments on the moral posturing inherent in the Western response to the disaster in Myanmar.
What did Nelson Mandela really say about Mugabe? What did Nelson Mandela really say about Mugabe?
We heard from the media that Nelson Mandela criticized Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe. But as usual, we haven't heard the full story.
What Really Happened at Durban Part II What Really Happened at Durban Part II
Peter interviews Margaret Parsons, director of the African Canadian Legal Clinic. Margaret attended not only the Durban I Conference, but the Durban II Preparatory Meeting as well, and gives us the full scoop on what really happened.
Canadian government failing fleeing Mexicans Canadian government failing fleeing Mexicans
Hassan from 'No-One is Illegal' explains the case of Maria Isabel Garcia Rivas, who is being denied status in Canada after fleeing with her children an abusive husband in Mexico.
Stephen Gowans on Zimbabwe Elections II Stephen Gowans on Zimbabwe Elections II
Stephen Gowans provides the latest commentary on the misdirection by the Western media in its coverage of the Zimbabwean elections.
What Really Happened at Durban? What Really Happened at Durban?
Anthoni Shelton, who actually attended the Durban 2001 conference, explains what he saw.
Jailbreak in Afghanistan, Bombing in Pakistan Jailbreak in Afghanistan, Bombing in Pakistan
Zafar Bangash brings his detailed knowledge of Afghanistan and Pakistan to explain the background behind the recent jailbreak in Afghanistan, and the implications of the U.S. bombing of Pakistan.
Matthew Behrens on Toronto 18 Matthew Behrens on Toronto 18
Matthew Behrens, of the Campaign to Stop Secret Trials in Canada, provides the latest on the case of the Toronto 18.
Out of Iraq, Into Darfur? (2007) Out of Iraq, Into Darfur? (2007)
A shocking program with Osgoode law professor Michael Mandel and U.S. author and activist Professor Gary Leupp that delves into the nature of the 'Into Darfur' Sudan-intervention movement.
