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Global March to Jerusalem: Ken Stone

ProgressiveVoices — Fri, 11 May 2012 14:12:00 +0000

On this week's episode of Progressive Voices, we speak with Ken Stone, treasurer of the Hamilton Coalition to Stop the War and member of the international central committee of the Global March to Jerusalem. The success of this global day of mobilization for Palestinian rights, the response of the Israeli government to the March, and the dim prospects for a change in Canadian foreign policy under Thomas Mulcair and the NDP are discussed.

Tony Black: Imperialism, a coup d'etat, and the Rwandan genocide narrative

ProgressiveVoices — Fri, 04 May 2012 14:10:52 +0000

On this week's episode of Progressive Voices, independent journalist Tony Black dissects the mainstream narrative on the Rwandan genocide, highlighting past and current massacres by the Western-backed Rwandan Patriotic Front, the role Romeo Dallaire and UN peacekeepers played in allowing the coup to take place, and more.

Enter Shikari: Politicized music

ProgressiveVoices — Fri, 27 Apr 2012 13:52:09 +0000

On this week's episode of Progressive Voices, I speak with Rou Reynolds of the band Enter Shikari on the band's political influences, the Zeitgeist and Occupy movements, today's culture of war and austerity, and more.

End the Ban: Adrian Lomaga

ProgressiveVoices — Sat, 14 Apr 2012 05:34:26 +0000

On this week's episode of Progressive Voices, Mcgill alumnus and lawyer Adrian Lomaga speaks to the blood ban on men who've had sex with other men, why the current policy is outdated and unscientific, blood donation trends in other countries, and the need for a change in policy in Canada.

Lester Pearson's Peacekeeping: The Truth May Hurt

ProgressiveVoices — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 18:44:03 +0000

On this week's episode of Progressive Voices, we speak with author and activist Yves Engler on his latest book. Engler documents how, rather than an honest broker or peacekeeper, Pearson was an ardent Cold Warrior who backed colonialism and apartheid in Africa, coups in Guatemala, Iran, and Brazil, and was an important contributor to the American war against Vietnam. The role of Canadian peacekeeping in American empire-building and contemporary Canadian foreign policy under Harper are also discussed.

Hamilton Friendship Association with Cuba: Lisa Nussey

ProgressiveVoices — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 16:05:11 +0000

On this week's episode of Progressive Voices, we speak with Lisa Nussey, executive member of the Hamilton Friendship Association with Cuba, on solidarity with the Cuban people, Canada-Cuba relations, and their upcoming General Assembly and event "Cuba: Continuity, and Change" featuring the Cuban ambassador to Canada, Teresa Vicente Sotolongo.

The need for a living wage: Donald Wells

ProgressiveVoices — Fri, 17 Feb 2012 10:15:20 +0000

On this week's episode of Progressive Voices, we speak with Donald Wells, Director of McMaster University's School of Labour Studies, on the campaign to introduce a living wage in Hamilton, a living wage's benefits to society and the economy, the 30,000 "working poor" of Hamilton, and more. http://livingwagehamilton.ca/

Workers' rights for fighters: Jeff Monson

ProgressiveVoices — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 00:53:20 +0000

On this week's episode of Progressive Voices we speak with MMA fighter Jeff Monson, who's fought in the top tier of the heavyweight division for M-1, Strikeforce, and UFC. Topics discussed include unionization of MMA fighters, the effect of corporate sponsorship on the fight industry, and more.

Propagandhi and political activism

ProgressiveVoices — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 16:07:36 +0000

On this week's episode of Progressive Voices, we speak with Jord Samolesky, drummer of the Canadian punk band Propagandhi, on their involvement in a variety of political movements. The blockade of Grassy Narrows, colonization of Palestine, the coup d'etat in Haiti, animal rights, anti-oppressive practices, and the music industry are discussed.

Education is a right

ProgressiveVoices — Thu, 12 Jan 2012 12:22:26 +0000

On this week's episode of Progressive Voices, we speak with Nora Loreto, Communications and Governmental Relations Coordinator for the Canadian Federation of Students-Ontario, about the Liberal tuition rebate and how the majority of post-secondary students in Ontario don't qualify, the need for greater public funding of post-secondary education, and the upcoming Day of Action on February 1st.

Professional sports and militarism: Tyler Shipley

ProgressiveVoices — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 18:29:54 +0000

On this week's episode of Progressive Voices, we speak with musician, freelance journalist, and political activist Tyler Shipley on the militarization of the NHL and other sports leagues in North America. The ramifications for Canadian culture and foreign policy are also discussed, followed by The Consumer Goods' song "Hockey Night in Afghanada."

Occupy McMaster University

ProgressiveVoices — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:05:30 +0000

There is something special happening at McMaster University -- students have occupied the university-owned "student centre" and created a real community space, with free food and drink, anti-oppressive practices, teach-ins by McMaster professors, student-facilitated discussions, and more.

Find out more about Occupy McMaster University here: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Occupy-McMaster-University/25147554490026...

Yves Engler: Libya, Syria and Iran

ProgressiveVoices — Wed, 30 Nov 2011 07:04:01 +0000

On this week's episode, we speak with Yves Engler on the imperialist nature of Canadian foreign policy. The effects of Canada's bombing of Libya, and the potential for war against Syria and Iran, are discussed.

Updates from Haiti: Roger Annis

ProgressiveVoices — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 17:48:53 +0000

We speak with Roger Annis, co-ordinator of the Canada Haiti Action Network, on his recent delegation to Haiti, the detrimental effects of corporate NGOs on the rebuilding process, the status of the democracy movement, and more.

Michael Parenti: The Face of Imperialism

ProgressiveVoices — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 07:55:24 +0000

On this week's episode of Progressive Voices, we speak with world-renowned author, political scientist and activist Dr. Michael Parenti. Imperialism from the classical and modern context, as well as its relation to war and poverty, is discussed. Dr. Parenti also speaks to the importance of the Occupy movement in combating imperialism today.

Occupy comes to Hamilton

ProgressiveVoices — Thu, 27 Oct 2011 13:54:51 +0000

On this week's episode of Progressive Voices, we speak with the Media Committee of Occupy Hamilton on the origins of the Occupy movement, the importance of the protests, what Occupy Hamilton hopes to achieve, and what is in store for the future.

Libya: NATO-enforced regime change, not revolution

ProgressiveVoices — Sun, 28 Aug 2011 06:39:05 +0000

We speak with Maximillian Forte, professor of anthropology at Concordia University, on NATO's war in Libya and whether this was a popular uprising against Gaddafi, the identities of the Libyan rebels, Western media coverage of the war, Libya's place in the greater politics of Africa and the Middle East, and more.

Turn off the radio and turn on your mind

ProgressiveVoices — Mon, 22 Aug 2011 10:06:19 +0000

We speak with hip-hop artist Intikana on the origins of hip-hop and its connection to political activism, the colonization of Boriken (Puerto Rico) by the United States, and his upcoming hip-hop education project Master Cleanse, followed by a live performance in studio.

The mother of crime is poverty

ProgressiveVoices — Wed, 03 Aug 2011 12:24:32 +0000

On this week's episode of Progressive Voices, we speak with criminal defence lawyer Shane Martinez on the Harper crime agenda, Hudak's vow of manual labour for prisoners, criminalization of activism, policing of marginalized communities, and more.

Haiti and Canadian imperialism

ProgressiveVoices — Tue, 26 Jul 2011 12:21:10 +0000

On this week's episode of Progressive Voices, we speak with Kevin Edmonds of the Canada Haiti Action Network and Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti on rebuilding after the 2010 earthquake, the Canadian coup d'etat of 2004, human rights violations by United Nations peacekeepers, unsustainable development via NGOs, and more.

Canada, still colonial

ProgressiveVoices — Thu, 21 Jul 2011 15:25:46 +0000

On this week's episode of Progressive Voices, we speak with Dr. Hayden King, professor in the Indigenous Studies program at McMaster University, on Stephen Harper being named honourary chief of the Blood Tribe of Alberta, Canada's residential school system, the annexation of Six Nations land in Caledonia, last year's Winter Olympics on stolen Native territory, and more.

Progressive Voices: June 2011 in review

ProgressiveVoices — Thu, 07 Jul 2011 22:53:48 +0000

On this week's episode of Progressive Voices, Riaz and Ryan discuss notable political issues during the month of June. These include the riots in response to austerity measures in Greece and Britain, the shifting of the NDP to the centre, the expanding war in Libya, and the Freedom Flotilla II to Gaza.

Free trade and human rights violations: Examining the Canada-Colombia FTA

ProgressiveVoices — Thu, 30 Jun 2011 14:35:48 +0000

On the second half of this week's episode, we speak with Dr. George Sorger, professor emeritus at McMaster University, on the recently implemented Free Trade Agreement with Colombia. The basics behind free trade, the structure of the Colombian government and usage of paramilitaries, involvement of Canadian corporations, and consequences of free trade on the Colombian people are discussed.

Canadian mining companies: Development or Exploitation?

ProgressiveVoices — Wed, 29 Jun 2011 01:49:26 +0000

On the first half of this week's episode, we speak with Grahame Russell of Rights Action on the environmental destruction, indigenous dispossession and human rights violations by Canadian mining companies operating in South America. The role mining companies played in the Canada-backed 2009 Honduran coup d'etat and deficiencies in Canadian mining legislation are also discussed.

Solidarity with the postal workers: Interview with Mark Platt, President of Local 548 CUPW

ProgressiveVoices — Thu, 23 Jun 2011 18:13:48 +0000

On this week's episode of Progressive Voices, we speak with President Mark Platt of Local 548 CUPW on the rotating strikes, lockout by Canada Post, and interference by the Harper government in Back-to-Work legislation. The importance of pensions, job security, benefits, collective bargaining, and the role postal workers have played in the broader struggles of the working class are discussed.

HammerPride 2011: Interview and Discussion with Organizer Cole Gately

ProgressiveVoices — Fri, 17 Jun 2011 17:47:24 +0000

On this week's episode of Progressive Voices, we speak over the phone with Cole Gately, media spokesperson for the Hammer Pride Alliance about the importance of Pride, what standing in solidarity with the oppressed means, and the great events planned for this week's HammerPride 2011