2005 DISCUSSION
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Producer/Host Charles Boylan
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2005 Archive

January

5th

Annetta Beatty
  with guest host Phil Legood on the topic of a program for Homeless pepople  in Atlanta GA

12th

19th

26th

February

2nd


9th


16th


23rd




March

2nd

Tonight Charles Boylan and guest Adrian Dregon from the North Frasier penal institution discuss the government's refusal to commit itself to a treaty it signed. He tells his story via phone line. (*Some technical problems during the interview.)


9th

Tonight's show focuses on the ongoing turmoil in Iraq. Independent American jornalist, Dahr Jamail speaks about the trouble arrising from recent events, he also fields questions from listeners.


16th

This week we continue our conversation with independent American jornalist, Dahr Jamail about the situation in Iraq, plus open phones.


23rd

Yolanda Tsangarakis and Anthony Fenton Discuss "Myths and Realities of Canadian Imperialism.

30th

Yolanda Tsangarakis interviews Laura Flynn, writer, activist and co-founder of the San Francisco Bay area Haiti Action Committee on "The Rise of Resistance in Haiti Today".  Roger Annis of Haiti Solidarity BC also joins the discussion to talk about the role of the Canadian government in the ill Haiti.


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APRIL

6th

Yolanda Tsangarakis and Anthony Fenton in
terview Insurgent JG on his music and political activism. A prolific Emcee, passionate activist and Humanitarian, published columnist and urban guerilla - JG's unapologetic outlook on an otherwise morose status quo is not only exhilarating, but also absolutely essential.  JG, along with fellow musician/activist DJ Haviken Hayes, formed the group Over The Counter Intelligence, best known for their alliance with the Coalition of Immokalee Workers; the group spearheading the Taco Bell Boycott.  JG independently released "Boomerang Politick," in the fall of October 2004, an EP that concentrates on the recent issues in Haiti. 

13th

Join Yolanda Tsangarakis and Anthony Fenton in a special interview with William Blum on Empire-Building and its Destructive Path.  William Blum is author of "Killing Hope:
US Military and CIA Interventions Since World War II", "Rogue State: A Guide to the World's Only Superpower", and "Freeing the world to death: Essays on the American Empire", and countless essays which regularly appear on websites such as CounterPunch."
20th

Fundraising program for the Spring Drive. journalist and author discusses the events of 9/11

27th

recorded speech by Warren Churchil
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MAY

4th

Host Anthony Fenton and
candidates for the upcomnig provincial election. Discussion and forum for listeners.

11th   

Donna Petersen, Charles Boylan (People's Front) and Imtiaz Popat (DRBC) speak
about pensions, politics, and the STV.

18th 

Hassles in Haiti:  Anthony Fenton, Charles Boylan, Kevin Pina,
and Jean Saint-Vil discussion the current crisis in the Carabean country.

25th  

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JUNE

1st

Leuren Moret, geo-scientist & environmental commissioner Berkeley, speaks on 4 US nuclear wars and the disaster of depleted uranium

8th

Tom Evans, food politics activist, discusses the war industry and its control over corporate food production.

15th

Retired US Army major Doug Rokke responsible for nuclear waste from first gulf war

22nd

Ira Kurzban former lawyer for Hatian government recording of a speech given recently in Vancouver

29th

Erick Joeseph  band chief discussing RCMP anti terrorism squad seizing riffles from two  hunters in Ontario (some technical problems)

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JULY

6th

Join Yolanda Tsangarakis as she presents two audio documentaries about the prison industrial complex as a means to silence political activists and movements: Prisons on Fire: The Murder of George Jackson and The Attica Rebellion"

13th

Cindy Sheehan  from California, and  Sue Niederer  from New Jersey, both members of Goldstar Families For Peace, a group of American parents of soldiers who have died in Iraq
, and Dahr Jamail, independant American  journalist discuss the ongoing troubles in Iraq, as well as the purpose of the group.  
20th

Iraq war Veteren Jimmy Bassy a member of a group that is lobbying the Federal government to allow American Iraq war vets to claim refuge status

27th

Charles Boylan and Donna Petersen discuss human security vs state security and the world tribunal on Iraq, among other topics.

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AUGUST

3RD

Phil Legood broadcaster and journalist discusses the RAV Line

10th

Tonight's show features Steve Armstrong, preident of the Comunication and Paper worker's
Local 28-0 in Nathen, Ontario regarding a strike in that area.

17th

Speech recorded recently regarding Palistine settlements being expropriated by the Israelis

24th

Professor Jose Maria Sison, speaks about the Philipines and his strugggle for his right to consicence.

31st

Dr Anthony Hall, author of "The American Empire and the Fourth World" published by McGill University Press, regarding his  thoughts about the situation in Iraq and other topics.

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SEPTEMBER

7th

Focus on education: Mark Garrison, Assisant Professor teaching at Dugerville College in Buffalo New York. discusses the education situation in both Canada and the United States.
including the directon of the education system in the US



14th

Charles Boylan and Donna Petersen speaking on the subject of New Orleans in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina with caller comments regarding the situation.

21st

Alicia Barcello, Vancouver awyer, teacher, activist, talks about the need for a new visitor's visa law for families of Canadian citizens


28th

David Wells (Bay Area, California) and Anthony Fenton (Port Au Prince, Haiti) 
talk about the resistance movement  against foreign occupation and fascism

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OCTOBER

5th

Marc Emery, BC leader, Marijuana Party, talks about why Canada must say no to the US extradition order


12th

Dahr Jamail, independant journalist speaks about the ongoinig agression by the US in the middle east, especially in Iraq.


19th


 Ken Cody CUPW member, Donna Petersen and other guests Discussing the escalating job action by teachers and the efforts to compell the governments to accept collective bargaining.


26th

Jordan Flaherty, journalist Left-turn magazine, and Moyaba Benu, New Orleans People's Hurricane Fund, on conditions in New Orleans today.

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November

2nd
 
Donna Petersen and Charles Boylan discuss the 10th anniversary of the Quebec referendum and it's impact on Canada today.


9th

Anthony Fenton
and hias his guest Jean St Dion, activist in Ottawa who is campaigning for a change in Canada's foreign policy, taking an aggressive foreign policy in places like Haiti and Afghanistan.

16th

Bob Newbrook, an activist on justice for falsely accused persons, and
 Dr. Gary Botting author and expert on Canadian extradition between Canada and the US.  Discuss the question of Canada's extradition laws.

23rd

Myles Kehoe,
Cape Breton researcher, speaks about social irresponsibility of Canadian government dumping munitions in Canadian waters.

30th

Two workers from Columbia discussing their cross Canada tour to let Canadians know of the  working conditions for labourors in that Country.

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DECEMBER

7th

Charles Boylan and Donna Petersen an informal discussion about the federal election.What are the issues, and concerns of the Canadian people?  How are these issues addressed by the parties?

14th

Professor Herman Lopez-Garay, at the University of the Andes in Venezuela talks about political developements in that country.
 

21st

Lisa Barrett, Bowen Island Councillor,  Glen Pastora and Anthony Fenton  freelance journalist join in a discussion on  Canada's role in the war on terror,  advancements in national security polciy,  as well as the technology that allows for  spying on its citizens.


28th

Guest host Anthony Fenton presents a recorded spech by an American Professor and activist regarding the plight of the indiginous peoples of the US.



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