Unusual Sources
Filter
New Freedom Flotilla is being Organized New Freedom Flotilla is being Organized
Sandra Ruch, with Gaza's Ark and VOW Peace, discusses the new Freedom Flotilla, and the fate of Gaza's Ark, reflecting the ups and downs of Palestine solidarity activism.
Growing Awareness on Gaza Growing Awareness on Gaza
Israel's third consecutive attack on Gaza in seven years has broken through its own media-manufactured facade of 'self-defense' against 'terrorists.'
Activism to End The Occupation Activism to End The Occupation
Lyn Adamson of Canadian Voices of Women for Peace speaks about initiatives to end the Israel/Palestine conflict by ending the occupation.
July 23 Comments about Gaza [Intermission] July 23 Comments about Gaza [Intermission]
July 23 comments on Gaza by Doug and Brendan.
Abuse of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program Abuse of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program
Unusual Sources continues its series on migrant workers with an interview of Larry Hubich, President of the Saskatchewan Federation of Labour, who discusses the abuses of the Temporary Foreign Workers Program (TFWP).
Living Wage Campaign in Hamilton Living Wage Campaign in Hamilton
Doug interviews Tom Cooper from the Hamilton Roundtable for Poverty Reduction, Don Wells of the Labour Studies Department at McMaster, and Jeff Wingard Coordinator of the Hamilton Poverty Initiative.
Ontario's Exploited Migrant Farm Workers Ontario's Exploited Migrant Farm Workers
Unusual Sources interviews Stan Raper from the UFCW. Stan describes the conditions faced by migrant agricultural workers in Ontario. Each year, Ontario's fruit and vegetable farms use thousands of migrant workers from Mexico and the Caribbean.
Resisting the Attack on Gaza Resisting the Attack on Gaza
We discuss the attack on Gaza with the newly-elected presidents of McMaster campus organizations, and what people are doing in Hamilton to resist Israel's latest criminality.
Emergency Interview about Gaza Emergency Interview about Gaza
Ehab Lotayef reports on the dire situation in Gaza, and also the status of Gaza's Ark, which has been affected by Israel's latest incursion.
Horrendous Conditions for Haitian Cane Cutters Horrendous Conditions for Haitian Cane Cutters
Doug interviews Father Christopher Hartley who describes horrendous living conditions of Haitian workers on Dominican Republic plantations.
Slavery conditions for Haitian cane cutters in DR Slavery conditions for Haitian cane cutters in DR
Doug interviews Dr. Reverend Mervin Russell on the horrendous conditions faced by Haitian cane cutters in the Dominican Republic.
Regional Transit Networks and More Regional Transit Networks and More
James gives us a regional update, discussing the possibility of regional transit networks, and more. Transit did not emerge as a big election issue, Doug notes, highlighting the need for BFast and the Western Transit Group.
BDS vote at McMaster BDS vote at McMaster
Students voted overwhelmingly to join the BDS movement at a recent McMaster Students Union assembly. Two organizers discuss how and why they worked so hard to advance BDS on campus.
Gaza's Ark sabotaged Gaza's Ark sabotaged
David Heap, after commemorating his father, describes the sabotage of Gaza's Ark, and the efforts by activists to overcome it.
Mother Agnes-Mariam Second Tour of United States Mother Agnes-Mariam Second Tour of United States
Mother Agnes-Mariam risks her life daily, negotiating between two warring sides in Syria. Now, you can learn about the latest developments in the resolution of the conflict in Syria as we reach Mother Agnes-Mariam on her second tour of the U.S.
Max Blumenthal promotion Max Blumenthal promotion
Doug interviews Tyler Levitan of Independent Jewish Voices to discuss the upcoming Max Blumenthal book tour, and also IJV's recent campaigns.
Crimea in the Context of Ukraine Events Crimea in the Context of Ukraine Events
We bring Phil Taylor, of the Taylor Report, on the program because he has been following the situation in Ukraine for months. He comments on the latest news regarding Crimea.
Censorship at Columbia College Censorship at Columbia College
Professor Iyman Chehade teaches a popular Columbia College course about the Israeli/Palestinian conflict. A few complaints about bias, after he planned to screen an acclaimed film about the Palestinian situation, led to the elimination of his class.
Taxi Update with Jacob Taxi Update with Jacob
Jacob Leibovitch describes an important victory concerning the new Toronto Taxi License for drivers, and accessibility improvements. The end of the two-tier system translates into more power for the drivers who are owner-operators, and shift drivers.
Venezuela is a Class War Venezuela is a Class War
Anyone can put on a Guy Fawkes mask and say they are 'fighting the man.' But what if some protestors are fighting 'for the man?' The 99% have representatives in government too, and you can bet they don't get a fair hearing from our 1% media.
