Alert! Radio

• Episode 44 (December 22nd 2006)

  Final episode 2006. Finale to the search for “The most dangerous song in the world.” Download this episode (13.2 MB)

• Episode 43 (December 15th 2006)

  We talk with Aiden Enns of Buy Nothing Christmas about their 2006 campaign and with James Petras about the passing of Augusto Pinochet who ruled Chile from 1973 to 1990 after assassinating Salvadore Allende and leading a military coup there. Download this episode (13.4 MB)

• Episode 42 (December 8th 2006)

  In this episode of ALERT we interview Stewart Myiow concerning the case of Six Nations Mohawk, Trevor Miller. Miller was arrested near Grassy Narrows on charges related to the Six Nations Land Reclamation adjacent to Caledonia. Miller sat in a Hamilton jail for four months before his case was first heard. Miller challenged the jurisdiction of the court and returns to court on December 20. Stewart Myiow is a representative of the Mohawk traditional council. We also interview Lynette Shultz concerning child labour in Canada and around the world. Shultz is the Director of the Global Education Network of Educational Policy Studies, University of Alberta. And film maker, broadcaster Avi Lewis makes his pitch for “the most dangerous song in the world.” Download this episode (13.4 MB)

• Episode 41 (December 1st 2006)

  In this show, Steve Patton, professor of political science, University of Alberta analyses the three run-off candidates for the leadership of the Progressive Conservative Party of Alberta who will be the next premier of Alberta. Plus, onnie Diamond of the Feminist Alliance for International Action talks about Stephen Harper’s latest moves in his war against women. Download this episode (13.5 MB)

• Episode 40 (November 24th 2006)

  In this episode of ALERT, economist Fletcher Baragar reflects on the passing of Milton Friedman, his contributions to economic thought and policy, his influence and legacy and the reign of neo-liberalism in government and the academy. Plus, freelance writer Anthony Black explains why he opposes “humanitarian intervention” in Darfur and offers alternative solutions to the slaughter taking place there. Download this episode (13.3 MB)

• Episode 39 (November 17th 2006)

  Jim Stanford, CAW economist answers some key questions about China based on his recent trip there. Plus, Brant Bardy from Tyendinaga, a Mohawk community near Belleville, Ontario tells us about the campaign to stop a piece of Mohawk land from being turned into a housing project without the consent of its owners. When will we ever learn? Download this episode (13.2 MB)

• Episode 38 (November 10th 2006)

  On this episode of ALERT, our US correspondent, Saul Landau gives some insight into the outcome of the US congressional elections. Freelance Indymedia writer/broadcaster Tommy Jonsson who is accompanying the caravan of the Coalition of Indigenous Peoples of Oaxaca across central Canada gives us an up-to-date report on the developments in Oaxaca.And, Saul Landau nominates his candidate for “the world’s most dangerous song”. Download this episode (13.2 MB)

• Episode 37 (November 3rd 2006)

  In this show ALERT interviews Terry Pugh, executive secretary of the National Farmers’ Union about the Harper government attempt to extinguish the Canadian Wheat Board. We also interview Hanna Giesbrecht, portfolio manager at Jory Capital about the decision to rescind tax benefits to income trusts. And Loa Henry, director of the Winnipeg Labour Choir, makes her selection of “the most dangerous song in the world”. Download this episode (13.2 MB)

• Episode 36 (October 27th 2006)

  This week ALERT talks with Osgoode law professor Harry Glasbeek about the recent court rulings regarding Canada’s anti-terrorism Act and about the applications of the security certificate procedure that is now before the Supreme Court. Balladeer Greg Macpherson makes his choice of “the most dangerous song in the world” and Canadian Dimension publisher Cy Gonick tells us about the November issue of the magazine with its focus on Canadian foreign policy. Download this episode (13 MB)

• Episode 35 (October 20th 2006)

  With this show, ALERT begins a series that searches for the world’s most dangerous song. We start off with a selection by Mitch Podolak, founder of the Winnipeg and Vancouver Folk Festivals. We interview student activist Daniel Freeman Maloy about Canada’s Middle East policy; and author Anthony Fenton about Canada’s Latin America policy. Download this episode (12.8 MB)
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