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Picture for song 'Slouching Towards Sirte - Part 2' by artist 'Unusual Sources'

Slouching Towards Sirte - Part 2 Slouching Towards Sirte - Part 2

Maximillian C. Forte does not let us forget about what happened in Libya - from the propaganda build-up to the NATO intervention to the punishing aftermath. PART 2 of 2.

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Picture for song 'War Resisters Update' by artist 'Unusual Sources'

War Resisters Update War Resisters Update

Following the deportation of War Resister Kim Rivera, Sarah Hipworth explains the circumstances of the border crossing, and the recent acts of support by the WRSC.

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Picture for song 'Recent Developments in Transit' by artist 'Unusual Sources'

Recent Developments in Transit Recent Developments in Transit

Doug and James discuss recent local and regional developments in transit.

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Picture for song 'Live in Gaza with Joe Catron' by artist 'Unusual Sources'

Live in Gaza with Joe Catron Live in Gaza with Joe Catron

Solidarity activist and freelance jounalist Joe Catron describes the situation under bombardment in Gaza.

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Picture for song 'Aftermath of Quebec Student Strike' by artist 'Unusual Sources'

Aftermath of Quebec Student Strike Aftermath of Quebec Student Strike

The largest movement of its kind in North American history, the Quebec students succeeded in overturning the tuition hikes, and have opened new possibilities for the future.

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Picture for song 'The LATEST about the Estelle and Jim Manley' by artist 'Unusual Sources'

The LATEST about the Estelle and Jim Manley The LATEST about the Estelle and Jim Manley

Sandra Ruch gives us the latest on the boarding and capture of the sailing vessel Estelle, and the repatration of Jim Manley to Canada.

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Picture for song 'Away Paper Tickets, Hello Presto!' by artist 'Unusual Sources'

Away Paper Tickets, Hello Presto! Away Paper Tickets, Hello Presto!

Doug Brown and Petter Hutton explore the implications of the HSR move towards the Presto Card system.

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Picture for song 'The Ugly Canadian' by artist 'Unusual Sources'

The Ugly Canadian The Ugly Canadian

Yves Engler describes his exciting new book tour coming soon to Hamilton and other cities.

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Picture for song 'Military Families Cost of War' by artist 'Unusual Sources'

Military Families Cost of War Military Families Cost of War

Gold Star mother Mélida Arredondo explains the story of her family, which came to prominence after her stepson was killed in action in Iraq in 2004. Mélida and husband Carlos are advocates for military families.

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Picture for song 'Hamilton Taxi Talk #48' by artist 'Unusual Sources'

Hamilton Taxi Talk #48 Hamilton Taxi Talk #48

Peter's long-time friend Phil Taylor and son Jacob appear on the program to discuss the second anniversary of the celebration of Peter's life.

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Picture for song 'Greta Berlin: Freedom Sailors' by artist 'Unusual Sources'

Greta Berlin: Freedom Sailors Greta Berlin: Freedom Sailors

Greta Berlin's book launch is coming soon to Hamilton and Toronto. She risked her life on the Gaza Freedom Flotilla, and now you can read all the stories about what happened in that brave venture.

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Picture for song 'Stop Deportation of Kim Rivera' by artist 'Unusual Sources'

Stop Deportation of Kim Rivera Stop Deportation of Kim Rivera

The Harper government has ordered the deportation of U.S. Iraq War resister Kim Rivera. Doug interviews Michelle Robidoux from the WRSC about the growing pressures on conscientious objectors, and the response by the community.

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Picture for song 'From Flotilla to Ark' by artist 'Unusual Sources'

From Flotilla to Ark From Flotilla to Ark

Activist Sandra Ruch explains Greta Berlin's new book tour about the first two boats to break the Gaza blockade, and the 'Gaza Ark.'

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Picture for song 'The Insults Endured by America's Teachers' by artist 'Unusual Sources'

The Insults Endured by America's Teachers The Insults Endured by America's Teachers

Dave Macaray's hard-hitting article about the assault on America's teachers' unions is covered here, starting with the latest outrage: a $5,000 'incentive' to 'motivate' educators.

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Picture for song 'Transit Chicken and Egg Problem' by artist 'Unusual Sources'

Transit Chicken and Egg Problem Transit Chicken and Egg Problem

Gil Penalosa on Liveable Cities and the Transit 'Chicken and Egg Problem,' and James Smith on Burlington's Interim Transit Plan.

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Picture for song 'Workshop Debriefing + Strike Update' by artist 'Unusual Sources'

Workshop Debriefing + Strike Update Workshop Debriefing + Strike Update

From Montreal, Quebec student organizer Sunci Avlijas explains the workshop that occurred at the end of July, and updates us on the strike process.

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Picture for song 'Hamilton Taxi Talk #47' by artist 'Unusual Sources'

Hamilton Taxi Talk #47 Hamilton Taxi Talk #47

Success! After following the issue for 2 years, this program can report that the OTWU will become the bargaining unit for Blue Line. But the work of the union is just beginning.

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Picture for song 'Fixing Transit in the GTHA' by artist 'Unusual Sources'

Fixing Transit in the GTHA Fixing Transit in the GTHA

A month-later update on the regional situation concerning the GTHA, and the latest developments within the City of Burlington.

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Picture for song 'Update from Quebec + Workshops' by artist 'Unusual Sources'

Update from Quebec + Workshops Update from Quebec + Workshops

Student strike organizer Jamie Burnett gives us the inside story on the latest from Quebec, and describes how we can learn from it.

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Picture for song 'Student Solidarity Tour' by artist 'Unusual Sources'

Student Solidarity Tour Student Solidarity Tour

Sarah Jayne King, Ontario Chair of the Canadian Federation of Students, comments on a special tour happening right now, and why Ontario groups are endorsing it.

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