This Week: David Swanson is a peace, democracy and social justice activist, community organizer, and author of the book, 'Daybreak: Undoing the Imperial Presidency and Forming a More Perfect Union.' He is the founder of the political action websites, AfterDowningStreet.org, and ConvictBushCheney.org, and serves as Chair of United for Peace and Justice among other progressive affiliations. He is a former newspaper reporter, and acted as press secretary for Dennis Kucinich's 2004 presidential bid. David Swanson in the first half.
And; Ehab Lotayef is with Toronto's Canada Boat Gaza committee and will join us in the second half to bring us up to speed with that project's progress.
And; Janine Bandcroft will not be here at the bottom of the hour as oft times she is, but will return next week, and the following, to cover for me as I vacate the big Gorilla chair.
So, first up; David Swanson and Undoing the Imperial Presidency and Forming a More Perfect (and peaceful American) Union.
Chris Cook hosts Gorilla Radio, airing live every Monday, 5-6pm Pacific Time. In Victoria at 101.9FM, 104.3 cable, and on the internet at: http://cfuv.uvic.ca. He also serves as a contributing editor to the web news site, www.pacificfreepress.com.
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This week: Brad Slade is a long-time labour activist and he's the Regional Organizer for the South Island and the Islands with Fight The HST. That campaign met all stated barriers by deadline, but the tax remains. Brad Slade back to look at the future of the HST in the first half.
Kenji Fuse is a member of the board of the Island Bio-diesel Co-op, a struggling collection of dedicated fuel alternativists scheduled to meet with the minister responsible to seek a sensible redress to the Campbell government's regressive environmental policies. Kenji Fuse in the second half separating the gas from the reality of government environmental policy.
And; Victoria Street Newz publisher and CFUV broadcaster, Janine Bandcroft will join us at the bottom of the hour to keep us abreast of the goings on going on on Victoria's streets and beyond. But first, Brad Slade continuing the HST fight.
Chris Cook hosts Gorilla Radio, airing live every Monday, 5-6pm Pacific Time. In Victoria at 101.9FM, 104.3 cable, and on the internet at: http://cfuv.uvic.ca. He also serves as a contributing editor to the web news site, www.pacificfreepress.com.
Check out the GR blog at: http://GorillaRadioBlog.blogspot.com
This week: Dr. Stuart Jeanne Bramhall is an ex-pat American who fled the United States after suffering what she says was a directed intimidation campaign against her because of her political activities and perceived affiliations. Dr. Bramhall has authored the book, 'The Most Revolutionary Act: Memoir of an American Refugee' detailing her experiences. Stuart Bramhall in the first half.
Fathima Cader is with the Vancouver branch of No One Is Illegal, an organization dedicated to migrant and refugee rights, and the Canadian government policies that effect new comers to Canada. Fathima Cader and looking below the decks of the MV Sun Sea case to the Tamil backstory in the second half.
And; Victoria Street Newz publisher and CFUV broadcaster, Janine Bandcroft will be here at the bottom of the hour to brings us news from the streets of Victoria and beyond. But first, Dr. Stuart Bramhall and a most revolutionary act.
Chris Cook hosts Gorilla Radio, airing live every Monday, 5-6pm Pacific Time. In Victoria at 101.9FM, 104.3 cable, and on the internet at: http://cfuv.uvic.ca. He also serves as a contributing editor to the web news site, www.pacificfreepress.com.
Check out the GR blog at: http://GorillaRadioBlog.blogspot.com
This week: Jon Elmer is a Canadian journalist and photojournalist who has lived in and reported independently from Palestine for more than a decade. He reports now for Al Jazeera and the InterPress News Service and joins us tonight live from Bethlehem. Jon Elmer in the first half.
And; Victoria Street Newz publisher, CFUV broadcaster, and reporter at large, Janine Bandcroft spent the weekend in Vancouver at the 20th (and final) Under the Volcano Festival. This year's event boasted author, journalist, and filmmaker Naomi Klein and Secwepemc Nation activist Arthur Manuel in a panel discussion on 'Paying our Debts at Home and Abroad' featuring journalist, filmmaker and former CBC broadcaster, Avi Lewis acting as moderator.
Janine Bandcroft reporting from Under the Volcano in the second half. But first, Jon Elmer and the global temperature rise against Israel's policies in Occupied Palestine.
Chris Cook hosts Gorilla Radio, airing live every Monday, 5-6pm Pacific Time. In Victoria at 101.9FM, 104.3 cable, and on the internet at: http://cfuv.uvic.ca. He also serves as a contributing editor to the web news site, www.pacificfreepress.com.
Check out the GR blog at: http://GorillaRadioBlog.blogspot.com
Reporting from the 20th and possibly final Under the Volcano Festival
for Social Justice in North Vancouver's Cates Park, J9 spoke with
advocates about 9/11 Truth, the need for an all ages music venue,
Prison Justice, StopWar.ca, and Liberation BC animal rights.
http://volcano.resist.ca/
http://previous.ncra.ca/exchange/dspProgramDetail.cfm?programID=101877
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