October 29, 2012
Halloween: What scares are left?
From zombie ideas, to the ruling on Khadr, to the sexualization of girls, there is plenty to give a good fright. For treats, we have a story on theatre and physics, plus a song about F-35 planes!
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June 4, 2012
Free assembly: Queer Edmonton, Slutwalk and Casseroles
Darrin Hagen on 20 years of queer art and activism on the prairies. Kim Crosby on creating a more inclusive Slutwalk for year two of the march. François-Olivier Chéne on Canada’s Casserole protests.
May 1, 2012
This May Day: Art and activism from Sarah Boothroyd
For May Day — audio art from Sarah Boothroyd that touches on ethics, justice, democracy, protest and global citizenship. It’s wonderful.
March 2, 2012
Eye (or ay ya ya) on politics, robocalls and environmental assessment
In this podcast we hear a robocall and talk to the guy who recorded it. Thomas Ponniah on Robert LePage, the latest from the activist toolkit, and changes to the Environmental Assessment Act.
January 31, 2012
War, love, dissent, education
In this podcast, Thomas Ponniah’s first audio column on strategies for building change. Calming cyberattack worries. Creating a dissent-friendly country. Education and art. It’s all on rabble radio!
December 28, 2011
2011 roundup from rabble.ca podcasts
In this podcast, we look back over 2011, rabble.ca’s 10th year. From demonstrations in Egypt to Occupy to Canada’s First Nations, we covered it all on the rabble podcast network.
December 2, 2011
Home and away: Abdelrazik, Pikangikum and Attawapiskat
In this episode: music to celebrate Abousfian Abdelrazik, with Attawapiskat in the news a look back at Pikangikum’s crisis, Raffi sings for #Occupy, and Bond is back with DVD recommendations.
November 1, 2011
Who are those that #occupy?
In this episode, intrepid rabble reporters talk to the people who chose to #occupy. Michael Stewart heads to Vancouver, while Matthew Adams and Meagan Perry take on Toronto.
September 23, 2011
How to get active in your community
In this podcast: how to get active in your community, 9/11 and Muslim women, Aboriginal awareness week and a rebroadcast of Stephen Lewis’ eulogy for Jack Layton.
August 27, 2011
Remembrances of Jack Layton from those who knew him
Memories of Jack Layton from those who knew him: young volunteers, political leaders and activists.
August 27, 2011
Jack Layton’s dream for the NDP
Jack Layton, just after his election, speaking to Saskatoon 90.5 FM host Don Kossick about his dreams for the NDP.
August 27, 2011
Jack Layton's dream for the NDP
On August 22, 2011, Jack Layton tragically died of cancer. His friends, family, and compatriots remember his courage. In his final words released in a letter penned two days before his death, he reminded us all of the values he held dear. He wrote, “My friends, love is better than anger. Hope is better than…