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Talking Radical Radio November 19
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Challenging racism and exclusion in Montreal's arts scene
Burcu Emeç talks about the efforts of an artist-run centre to challenge systemic barriers in their own work and in the city.
RadioLabour November 15
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Teachers tell Ford to stop hurting the children
RadioLabour's Canada Report: Teachers in Ontario are for students and against cuts to education -- an interview with ETFO president Sam Hammond.
rabble radio November 14
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Janet Spring -- recent Honduran turmoil threatens the freedom of her son-in-law Edwin Espinel
It was good news when Edwin Espinel was released on bail from a Honduran prison, but his Canadian mother-in-law says it presents more danger that he could be ordered back to prison.
face2face November 13
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'How To Build a Girl' -- a new comedy on friendship, family and personal discovery
Based on the novel by Caitlin Moran, the film "How To Build a Girl" is an irreverent coming-of-age comedy about being a girl.
The Hum Podcast November 13
Shaparak Shajarizadeh, Iranian women's rights activist. Image: Gilad Cohen
Shaparak Shajarizadeh speaks up on women's rights and compulsory hijab laws in Iran
Shaparak Shajarizadeh discusses Iran's gender dynamics, her struggles with survivor's guilt, and what Canada's role should be in promoting gender equality.
Talking Radical Radio November 12
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Envisioning the future(s) of feminist media
Sheila Sampath of Shameless Magazine talks about the Talking Back Feminist Media Conference.
RadioLabour November 8
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Ontario elementary and secondary teachers in strike position
RadioLabour Canada Report: Teachers and other education workers are fighting Ford government cuts. Also, how Chicago teachers won.
rabble radio November 7
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Report from the streets of Santiago
Corvin Russell talks to activist, writer and educator Carlos Torres about the roots of the protests in Chile and the on the ground events of the past two weeks.
face2face November 6
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'I Am Not Alone' -- inspiring a revolution one step at a time
Garin Hovannisian and Serj Tankian talk to David Peck talk about their film documenting how one man's journey on foot through Armenia inspired a revolution of hearts and minds.
Talking Radical Radio November 5
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Fighting for the rights of low-wage workers in Halifax
Sakura Saunders and Lisa Cameron talk about the Halifax Workers Action Centre and the fight for the rights of low-wage and precarious workers.
RadioLabour November 1
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A new kind of union -- community chapters and media workers
RadioLabour Canada Report: How Unifor's Canadian Freelance Union represents independent media workers. And more.
rabble radio October 31
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Ontario's Student Choice Initiative -- a preliminary look at how student services are being affected
Kayla Weiler, Ontario rep for the Canadian Federation of Students talks about early indicators of fallout from the Student Choice Initiative and status of the lawsuit launched by the CFS.
The Hum Podcast October 30
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Church sexual abuse survivor speaks out in the film 'Prey'
Catholic Church sexual abuse survivor Rod MacLeod joins director Matt Gallagher to discuss the film which documents his struggle with trauma and how the Church has failed to support survivors.
face2face October 30
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'This is North Preston' explores stereotypes and racism in Nova Scotia town
Jaren Hayman and Garry James talk to David Peck about their controversial film exploring racism in what has been called one of the biggest trafficking hubs in the country.
Talking Radical Radio October 29
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Crisis for abortion services and trans care in New Brunswick
Jessi Taylor talks about the campaign to Save Clinic 554, a practice that is a rare source of abortion services, trans care and specialized care for other marginalized populations in New Brunswick.
RadioLabour October 25
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Labour lobbies for UN law to regulate multinational labour practices
RadioLabour Canada Report: Help needed for the millions hidden in global supply chains.
rabble radio October 24
Rachel Notley. Image: Connor Mah/Flickr
Do women really do politics differently?
A new book explores the track records, and the rise and the fall of 10 women premiers in Canada, asking the question, "did they approach politics differently than men?"
face2face October 23
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'Hearts and Bones' -- a story about hope, trauma, family and friendship
Hugo Weaving, Bolude Watson, Ben Lawrence and Andrew Luri talk to Face2Face host David Peck about their new film about PTSD, the power of family and the responsibilities of journalists.
Talking Radical Radio October 22
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Challenging oppressive security measures at Winnipeg's downtown library
Joe Curnow and Bronwyn Dobchuk-Land talk about the work of Millennium For All to challenge airport-like security measures instituted earlier this year at the public library in downtown Winnipeg.
RadioLabour October 18
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Arrested while trying to stop the killing of temporary workers
RadioLabour Canada Report: Seven women protesting the death of temporary workers arrested while occupying Doug Ford's constituency office.
face2face October 17
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TV series 'Ageless Gardens' explores why gardening is so good for you
Gardening for the planet, gardening for your own well being -- TV series director Ian Toews and Face2Face host David Peck talk about the ways that gardening helps people and society.
The Hum Podcast October 16
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Bianca Mercer on why the Canadian prison system is failing women
Bianca Mercer and "Conviction" co-director Nance Ackerman discuss the enduring stigma of life after prison, and why they believe in the necessity of community-based rehabilitation.
rabble radio October 15
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Majority, minority and coalition governments -- Karl Nerenberg looks ahead to Monday
Karl Nerenberg has been covering elections for more years than he wants to say. He looks ahead to e-day and the possibilities for Canada's next Parliament.
face2face October 11
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Pulling yourself up by your own bootstraps -- why it doesn't work
"Change Your World" explores how the self-help industry contributes to victim-blaming politics and doesn't do a lot of good in the long run. Author Michael Ungar talks about his new book.
RadioLabour October 11
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Canada needs a publicly owned postal banking system
RadioLabour Canada Report: CUPW wants Canada Post to provide banking services.
rabble radio October 10
Radio tower in Cambridge Bay, Nunavut. Image: Victoria Fenner
Climate change action launches on campus and community airwaves
The "Facts are Free" campaign brings the urgency of climate change to campus and community airwaves during the lead up to the election. And, we hear how Future Majority is reaching young voters.
Talking Radical Radio October 8
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Oshawa stands up for workers, communities and the climate
Rebecca Keetch and Tiffany Balducci talk about Green Jobs Oshawa and the fight to get their city's soon-closing automobile assembly plant taken into public hands and re-tooled for green production.
RadioLabour October 4
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Gig workers are employees, not independent contractors
RadioLabour Canada Report: Workers at Uber, Lyft and Foodora are employees and they want unions.
face2face October 4
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'Town of Widows' -- film explores workplace-related illness and deaths in Peterborough
"Town of Widows" co-director Natasha Luckhardt talks about the fight with General Electric and workers compensation as families seek justice for work-related illness and death of their loved ones.
Needs No Introduction October 3
Trudeau with G20 Summit leaders. Image: White House/Flickr
'The Trudeau Formula -- Seduction and Betrayal in an Age of Discontent'
Martin Lukacs' new book is launched in Vancouver featuring a stellar panel of activists discussing the Trudeau legacy.

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