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Asia Pacific Currents October 19

Anti-imperialism or class struggle -- the Iranian scenario

The Iranian government is at risk of being bombed by the USA but it is also heavily repressing its working class. Which way solidarity?

rabble radio October 18

The Other Toronto - a pre-election conversation with Phillip Dwight Morgan

The Other Toronto: Phillip Dwight Morgan shares thoughts on the Toronto municipal election

A campaign like no other -- Phillip Dwight Morgan talks about the surprises, successes and disappointments in the weeks leading up to the Toronto municipal election.

face2face October 18

'Sharkwater Extinction' -- the final work of activist and filmmaker Rob Stewart

Canadian filmmaker and activist Rob Stewart died when he was in production with "Sharkwater Extinction." Friend and colleague Brock Cahill talks to David Peck talk about his legacy.

Talking Radical Radio October 16

Building a network of social justice educators in Alberta

Social justice education goes beyond what's in the curriculum - Renee Vaugeois and Dan Scratch talk about the new RAD Educator Network in Alberta.

Asia Pacific Currents October 16

Massive truck drivers strike shakes Iranian government

The working class in Iran is facing increasingly desperate economic and political situation. In response, demonstrations and protests are increasing.

rabble radio October 11

Making the link between militarism and the global refugee crisis

Cesar Jaramillo, executive director of Project Ploughshares talks to David Kattenburg of the Green Planet Monitor about a harsh truth the warrior nations don't ever address.

face2face October 11

The 'dissident doctor' talks about defying the medical establishment

Dr. Michael Klein talks about his book "Dissident Doctor" in his critique of the health-care system and his best practice recommendations.

Asia Pacific Currents October 10

Fighting against tyranny in the Phillipines

Fighting against tyranny in the Philippines

President Rodrigo Duterte's "war on drugs" has killed over 20,000 people. Opposition and organizing against this repression is growing by the day.

Talking Radical Radio October 9

Grassroots work in urban Indigenous contexts

Patty Krawec and Karl Dockstader talk about the many forms that grassroots involvement in urban Indigenous community can take.

rabble radio special October 2

Unifor president says USMCA isn't a perfect deal, but he's happy overall

Jerry Dias talks about the good and the bad in the new free trade deal and why it's good for the auto sector.

Talking Radical Radio October 2

Histories of anti-Blackness in Canada and today's social movements

Robyn Maynard talks about her book "Policing Black Lives: State Violence in Canada from Slavery to the Present" and about what she has learned while touring the country last year speaking about it.

Asia Pacific Currents October 2

Map of Median Household income in Australia

Organizing in New Zealand and in Australia

Australia and New Zealand have similar histories. Organizing workers also shares many similarities between the two countries.

The Hum Podcast October 1

Syrus Marcus Ware, artist and social activist

Syrus Marcus Ware discusses life as a trans father, artist, and social activist

Syrus Marcus Ware joins us to discuss his experience as a trans father, how he uses art for social change, and why Canadians have a hard time addressing their own history of anti-black racism.

rabble radio September 27

A small rural town works together to free Edwin Espinal, a Honduran political prisoner

Support from surprising places – a small town rural community bands together to free Honduran political prisoner

Janet Spring lives the small rural community of Elmvale, Ontario. When her son-in-law was imprisoned in Honduras for political activism, her community rallied to help.

Talking Radical Radio September 25

How to start your own grassroots collective

How to start your own grassroots activist collective

Amanda Wilson and Dan Sawyer talk about the work of the Punch Up Collective to help other people form collectives of their own.

Asia Pacific Currents September 25

Holding on to working-class politics

The workers' movement has many examples of activists who over time lose their radical politics and accommodate themselves to the confines and rules of the capitalist system.

rabble radio September 20

The domino effect and climate change

Catastrophic climate change is a domino effect, according to scientist Will Steffen. Good news .. the dominoes haven’t started falling yet. But they will if we stay on the current path.

The Hum Podcast September 20

Alice Kim reveals what life is like after her family defected from North Korea

Alice Kim joins The Hum this week to discuss how defecting from North Korea affects families, the normalization of Kim Jong-un, and her hopes for a re-unified Korea.

Asia Pacific Currents September 19

Where to now for the new government in Malaysia

The elections earlier this year in May saw the Barisan Nasional lose power after 61 years. Tian Chua, a vice-president of People's Justice Party (PKR), talks about the new government.

face2face September 19

'Never Saw It Coming': An interview with film director Gail Harvey and producer Marina Cordoni

Director Gail Harvey and producer Marina Cordoni talk about the cement ceiling for women, hard work, collaboration, pushing boundaries, and challenges women in the film industry face.

Talking Radical Radio September 18

High school student walkout in Ontario

High school student Indygo Arscott talks about a day of walkouts and other actions against the Ontario provincial government's changes to curriculum and classrooms.

Needs No Introduction September 13

Image: Monia Mazigh and young Barâa Arar. Used with permission.

A literary evening with Monia Mazigh and Barâa Arar

The author of "Hope and Despair: My Struggle to Free My Husband, Maher Arar" shares the podium with her daughter, poet Barâa Arar.

Asia Pacific Currents September 12

Health and safety win for Korean workers at Samsung

Samsung Electronics has a shocking health and safety record. After years of campaigning, actions and sit-ins, workers are now getting a voice.

Talking Radical Radio September 11

Challenging rape culture in the media

Farrah Khan and Shannon Giannitsopoulou talk about the work of the organization Femifesto to challenge rape culture in the media.

rabble radio September 6

Changing the place where you live -- some ideas for smaller cities

It's hard to be a progressive activist in small communities which have a history of electing conservatives. Keenan Aylwin and Victoria Fenner talk about social change in their home of Barrie, Ontario.

The Hum Podcast September 5

Lia Grimanis, advocate and founder of Up With Women

Lia Grimanis discusses what being homeless feels like and common misconceptions

Lia Grimanis joins us this week to discuss our misunderstandings about mental health and homelessness, why people with autism are especially vulnerable and which world records she broke in high heels.

face2face September 5

Mike Mizerski and David Peck talk about fear, football, mottos and mantras, his long time battle against cancer, the road to recovery and why family, friends and community are so important.

The 'Relentless' John Atlas: Mike Mizerski and the world in and around wrestling

Mike Mizerski talks to David Peck about fear, football, mottos and mantras, his longtime battle against cancer, the road to recovery and why family, friends and community are so important.

Talking Radical Radio September 4

Exploring the radical possibilities of recreational sports

Annelies Cooper, Gita Madan, Craig Fortier, and Robyn Letson talk about the Field of Dreamers Cooperative Softball Association.

Asia Pacific Currents September 4

Remembering the horrors of the atomic bombs dropped on Japan

Atomic bombs were first used against Japan in 1945. Their destructive power was immense. The global nuclear arsenal has only grown since then, but the fight to outlaw nuclear weapons continues.

rabble radio August 30

Carving out a space for community media in the new local news fund

As commercial media abandons our communities, non-profit community media is stepping up as an alternative. Some ideas about what they’d do with a fraction of the budget that for-profits would need.

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