November 7, 2019
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.
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October 31, 2019
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.
October 24, 2019
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?”
October 15, 2019
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.
October 10, 2019
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.
September 26, 2019
Open-ish government — new book explores the federal government in the digital age
Amanda Clark talks about her book “Opening the Government of Canada” and the challenges and conundrums of governing in the digital era.
September 19, 2019
Climate Strike — strike organizers from across the country talk about their plans for next week
Tomorrow is the first day of Climate Strike Canada. We hear from youth from across the country about what’s happening and their hopes and frustrations about solving the climate crisis.
September 12, 2019
‘Emergency Climate Musical’ — James Gordon sings us a way out of ecological despair
Gordon, a singer-songwriter and Guelph city councillor, premiered his new climate crisis musical in Barrie last Friday. A conversation and lots of music!
September 5, 2019
Non-violent civil disobedience — why is this a hard concept for Canadians to understand?
Rocky Petkov, organizer with Extinction Rebellion Toronto, talks about ER’s approach to the climate crisis, and how it’s different from ER Europe.
August 29, 2019
Hamilton queer activist talks about hate in her city and politicians who just don’t get it
Lyla Miklos, queer feminist activist and former chair of Hamilton Pride, shares her ideas about why there’s a big problem with hate in Hamilton right now, and what needs to be done to solve it.
August 22, 2019
Saying goodbye to Jack — excerpts from the 2011 funeral of the best prime minister Canada never had
Jack Layton, NDP leader, activist and friend to many, passed away on August 22, 2011. Today on rabble radio, some excerpts from his funeral to help us remember him and his contribution to Canada.
August 15, 2019
Elizabeth May — we don’t have to choose between the economy and the environment
Why is it that so many people believe we can have a stable economy or healthy environment, but not both? Green Party Leader Elizabeth May talks to Victoria Fenner about this and more.