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The Relevance of #BlackLivesMatter The Relevance of #BlackLivesMatter
Alicia Garza, co-founder of Black Lives Matter, explains why people all over the world are excited about BLM, places it in historical context, and challenges myths and detractors of the movement.
The Myth of the Middle Class The Myth of the Middle Class
Counterpunch writer Professor Alan Nasser discusses how ordinary working people try to elevate themselves to a "Middle Class" living standard by taking on debt, and examines the history of a bubble-ridden, debt-plagued 'consumer society.'
Double Talk on Russia and Saudi Arabia Double Talk on Russia and Saudi Arabia
Stephen Gowans discusses his new article about the difference in Washington-inspired discussion of Russia as contrasted to how Saudi Arabia is perceived.
Canada in Africa Canada in Africa
Yves Engler discusses two recent articles in connection with his powerful new book, "Canada in Africa," which is launching across the country, including Hamilton.
Making Hamilton a Better Community Making Hamilton a Better Community
Doug and Don are joined by Ryan McGreal, editor of RTH, an on-line forum on making Hamilton a better community. They discuss Hamilton LRT, the HSR fare increase, and the low priority of transit is given by Hamilton and Burlington city council.
Transit Talk - July 15 Transit Talk - July 15
Doug and James talk to Matt Pinder about his analysis and the potential use of paid parking as a Traffic Demand Management (TDM) measure to increase transit, walking and cycling not just in Hamilton, but across the GTA.
Bob Lovelace: As he saw it Bob Lovelace: As he saw it
Bob Lovelace recounts the inspiring story of the Flotilla activists' journey to bring relief to Gaza, and the dangerous boarding they experienced during the Israeli interception.
The Invisible Pirates The Invisible Pirates
It's like it didn't even happen. But it did. For the third time, an aid ship enroute to Gaza was boarded illegally in international waters and its crew detained. Will anyone in Canada speak out?
Illegal wars a bigger problem than most weapons Illegal wars a bigger problem than most weapons
Wars of aggression are a big problem today, but you wouldn't know it from the U.S.'s obsession with often illusory chemical weapons.
Transit Talk - June 17 Transit Talk - June 17
This month's show will look at the recently announced provincial funding for a Hamilton LRT, and the proposed city funding of widening the Linc and Red Hill Valley expressways.
Problems in AI, HRW's Coverage of Syria Problems in AI, HRW's Coverage of Syria
Rick Sterling from the Syria Solidarity Movement discusses issues with Amnesty International and Human Rights Watch's coverage of Syria.
Transit Talk - May 20 Transit Talk - May 20
Among potential discussion items are Burlington's service standards review, recent BT schedule changes, the impact of the provincial budget on transit projects across the GTA and in Hamilton.
Quebec fights for a better society Quebec fights for a better society
Very large demonstrations continue in Quebec to protect the social gains made after WWII. Robin Philpot describes the 'social strike' held on the first of May, and the increasing repression of citizen protests by the government.
Venezuela's Continuous Coup Venezuela's Continuous Coup
Alfredo López describes the fundamental political and economic change in Venezuela, vs. efforts to fight it.
No to '4 and 4' No to '4 and 4'
Local labour and social justice groups held a demonstration against the 'four and four' regulation last week in front of the Federal Building here in Hamilton. Doug talks to two of the organizers, Caitlin of SCC and Maria of HCLC.
Transit Talk - April 15 Transit Talk - April 15
Hamilton and Burlington mayors and some councillors take the bus challenge - but most councillors stay in their cars.
Harper is playing a double game on terror Harper is playing a double game on terror
The Conservative government is singling out Muslims and spreading specific fears of Islamic terror in Canada while ignoring weightier terror threats. All the while, Harper supports sectarian violence in the Middle East that aids extremists.
BDS Victory at McMaster BDS Victory at McMaster
Students explain the significance of the landslide BDS vote at McMaster, how it was achieved, and what it means to them.
'Die-In' at McMaster 'Die-In' at McMaster
On Friday, March 13, McMaster students staged a 'die-in' to protest against a harmful activity. Find out why, and how it fits in to the upcoming BDS vote.
The mayor and some councillors get on the bus The mayor and some councillors get on the bus
Doug, James, and Don discuss transit issues in Hamilton/Burlington area and the GTA. They discuss potential fare increases in Hamilton and large fare increases in Burlington.
