June 5, 2010
Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences 2010: Book launch for “The News” by Peter Stevens.
An informal discussion with the media expert on the nature and ethics of news.
Podcasts
Podcasts produced by rabble
June 4, 2010
Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences 2010: ‘The Neo-Liberal Superhero Soldier’
Lori Crowe discusses how Hollywood superhero movies reproduce and promote a militarized hero ideal.
June 4, 2010
Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences 2010: ‘Eco-Theology and the State of Christian Environmentalism in Quebec’
Robert Smith presents research into his work-in-progress: an investigation into the nature of eco-theological awareness along the St. Lawrence River.
June 4, 2010
Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences 2010: The crisis of American imperial society
Florian Olsen lectures on ideas of sacrifice in regards to the war in Iraq, and division between Americans as a result of the conflict.
June 4, 2010
Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences 2010: Politics and procedure of the Manitoba NDP leadership selection process
Jared Wesley presents his analysis of the recent election to replace Gary Doer.
June 3, 2010
Pt 2. Exclusive interview with Gaza flotilla activist Kevin Neish: detention and release
Kevin Neish was detained in Israel for two days after the Free Gaza Flotilla was attacked and activists arrested. In this podcast he talks about his release and what activism means.
June 3, 2010
Mavi Marmara attack: Exclusive first interview with Gaza Flotilla activist Kevin Neish
Kevin Neish was aboard the Mavi Marmara when the Israeli army attacked the ship.
June 3, 2010
Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences 2010: Canada and the global struggle for economic and environmental justice (#1)
Ben Powless was the first speaker in a roundtable exploring opportunities for reshaping social movements, with particular emphasis on Indigenous movements.
June 3, 2010
Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences 2010: Canada and the global struggle for economic and environmental justice (#3)
This third and final installment of roundtable discussion features Fred Wilson as closing speaker.
June 3, 2010
Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences 2010: Canada and the global struggle for economic and environmental justice (#2)
The second part of this three-part roundtable features Sonja Killoran-McKibbon of Toronto Bolivia Solidarity.
June 3, 2010
Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences 2010: Cybermetrically ranking Canada’s premiers
JP Lewis explains how he did it, why he did it, and who won.
June 2, 2010
Congress of the Humanities and Social Sciences 2010: ‘New Relations, New Opportunities? Food Sovereignty in Kenya and Canada’
Leigh Brownhill examines movements in both countries to assess their strength at alleviating poverty and offering climate-friendly farming practices.