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.
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: The British Columbia Civil Liberties Association is heading on the road next month, going north to visit communities served by the RCMP to host workshops on police accountability. It's an effort BCCLA president, Robert Holmes says is meant as both a means to educate and to learn what concerns residents of the north and famed "heartland" of the province have about the way policing is conducted in their neighbourhoods.
David Eby is Executive Director of the B.C. Civil Liberties Association, and is an adjunct professor of law at the University of British Columbia. He is also the president of the Canadian HIV/AIDS Legal Network, and a research associate with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. David Eby in the first half.
And; Nathalie Des Rosiers is General Counsel of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association and Executive Director of its Education Trust. She is the previous Acting Vice President - Governance of the University of Ottawa, and served as Dean of the Civil Law Section of the U. of Ottawa's Faculty of Law. Nathalie also served as president of the Law Commission of Canada from 2000-2004. Nathalie Des Rosiers and Canadian law after the G20.
And; Victoria Street Newz publisher and CFUV broadcaster, Janine Bandcroft will join us at the bottom of the hour to bring us news from Victoria's streetz and beyond. But first, David Eby and weighing the future of the RCMP in B.C.
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
Vancouver-based freelance journalist, author and researcher, Anthony Fenton will be here in the second half. Anthony's book, 'Canada in Haiti: Waging War on the Poor Majority,' co-authored with Yves Engler, explores the western aid paradigm and what it has meant for the people of Haiti and beyond. Friend of the show, Anthony Fenton in the second half.
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
Last month, Canadian prime minister Stephen Harper prorogued prematurely the nation's parliament. This is the second time in just more than a year that Harper has made used the device to shut down debate in the House. The last time was to avoid an imminent non-confidence vote; this time, it is widely believed the move was made to shut down a parliamentary investigation into the so-called Afghan Detainee Torture scandal. Thousands of Canadians came out today across the nation to voice their opposition to the misuse of Canadian democracy, and I attended the rally in Victoria, B.C.
G-Radio is dedicated to social justice, the environment, community, and providing a forum for people and issues not covered in the mainstream media. Gorilla Radio airs live every Monday, 5-6pm Pacific Time. In Victoria at 102FM, 104.3 cable, and on the in
2010-08-31
Categories 
Posted by admin
This audio file has been downloaded 107 times
Ben Dover
