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Unusual Sources is an anti-war radio program that covers issues from a labour perspective. For more information, see “About Unusual Sources.”http://hamiltoncoalitiontostopthewar.ca/radio/about-unusual-sources/
Episodes
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Canada must stand for UN Charter on Iran
Ft. Mona Ghassemi The Canadian government has failed to take an unequivocal stand against the war on Iran. A number of government statements have repeated U.S. justifications for Trump's illegal attack. Mona Ghassemi, President of the Iranian Canadian Congress, explains why Prime Minister Carney...
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Cuba Advocacy in Hamilton
Igor K., from the Cuba Solidarity Association of Hamilton, discusses the progress of getting aid to Cuba. There is an upcoming event on Saturday to promote fundraising, and political advocacy activities for Cuba.
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Cuba Solidarity in Hamilton
Igor K., from the Cuba Solidarity Association of Hamilton, explains what citizens can do, and are doing, to help the blockaded country in a time of rising U.S. aggression.
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We have an imperialism problem
Prof. Kevin Mackay discusses the sanctions and military action against Cuba, Venezuela, and Iran, and the common denominator linking them: U.S. imperialism. Economic strangulation precedes more 'kinetic' measures, such as U.S. and Israeli military intervention. We need to stand up for countries'...
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Syria: Anatomy of Regime Change
Syria: Anatomy of Regime Change by Unusual Sources
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OFL Resolutions for Gaza
OFL-affiliated labour unions and councils met in the province, a meeting that happens once every two years, and produced several key resolutions about Gaza. Prof. Kevin Mackay, who attended on behalf of his local, explains the details of the most relevant resolutions.
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The High Cost of Syria Sanctions
Rick Sterling discusses his new article about the removal of sanctions on Syria.
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Resisting Conscription in Israel
Brendan interviews IJV member Lily Naaman, who is involved in organizing the tour of Israeli conscientious objectors. She explains what it means to resist conscription in Israel, and why people with knowledge of the issue are bringing the objectors to Hamilton. The event will take place Saturday,...
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Report on Kojo Damptey Launch
Brendan interviews Henry Evans-Tenbrinke, anti-war and labour activist, about the launch of a pro-Palestine candidate on Hamilton Mountain. The launch occurs within the context of several pro-Palestine members of Parliament running, or already elected, in the Hamilton-Wentworth region.
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McMaster Divestment Update
Prof. Yaser Haddara provides an update on the boycott and divestment campaign at McMaster University, which has seen significant developments in the Fall season.
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F-35 Day of Action: Nov. 16
Angelune Des Lauriers, of Labour 4 Palestine (Hamilton), describes an upcoming action at L3Harris. The action will raise awareness of Canada's complicity in manufacturing weapons used by Israel.
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Jeff Halper coming to Hamilton
Jeff Halper is coming to Hamilton on July 2nd to launch his book, "From Genocide in Gaza to Decolonizing Palestine." He discusses themes of the book, and drivers of change in his own views.
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Resolution of McMaster Encampment
Brendan speaks with McMaster Prof. Yaser Haddara, who has been involved in supporting the student divestment campaign. Haddara discusses the resolution reached with McMaster, and where things could go from here.
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NATO: What you need to know
Brendan interviews World Beyond War co-founder David Swanson about his new book, co-authored with Medea Benjamin, "NATO: What you need to know." Swanson's new book co-incides with the upcoming "No to NATO, Yes to Peace" summit in Washington. The interview addresses topics such as NATO's…
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IJV and the Encampment
Rabbi David Mivasair, and Max from Independent Jewish Voices, discuss IJV's participation in the encampment. How they became involved, whether they are picking up new people, and IJV's role in the protest are all explored.
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Encampment Update
'Rania' from Mac_Apartheid_Divest gives an update on the past few days of the encampment at McMaster University.
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Mac Students Encamp to Divest
As student encampments spring up all over North America like seasonal flowers, 'Rania' from McMaster Apartheid Divest explains what students are trying to accomplish for Gaza. ['Rania' is a pseudonym for safety and security reasons.]
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The New Military Budget
Activist and PhD Candidate Tamara Lorincz discusses her research into the latest Canadian military budget.
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Academic Boycott Campaign at McMaster
Brendan interviews Prof. Yaser Haddara at McMaster University about the academic boycott campaign. It was kicked off by Solidarity for Palestinian Human Rights on Tuesday, March 5, with a rally and march of hundreds of MAC students, profs, campus workers, and community members to demand that the...
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The relevance of the Nakba book launch
Eitan Bronstein on the surprising and unfortunate relevance of his book "Nakba: The Struggle to Decolonize Israel," as the growing Israeli onslaught on Gaza unfolds before our eyes. In light of his upcoming visit on October 23rd, Bronstein discusses the new and uncharted situation that is…
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Report-Back on Feb. 19 "Rage Against the War Machine" Rally
Brendan speaks with two Hamilton-area activists who attended the recent Feb. 19 "Rage Against the War Machine" rally in Washington, DC.
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Resolution on the 'Indo-Pacific'
Local activist Henry Evans-Tenbrinke was able to submit a resolution through the Hamilton and District Labour Council concerning sabre-rattling in the so-called "Indo-Pacific." Henry tells us about the resolution, and why labour should become more involved in anti-war activity.
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UN never approved Canada's operation near China
Author Yves Engler discusses a Canadian military mission near China. Despite government attempts to paint it as a UN mission, Engler dissects Canada's provocative operation in the region.
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Venezuela Book Launch: "Extraordinary Threat"
Broadcast of the Canadian book launch of "Extraordinary Threat: The U.S. Empire, the Media, and Twenty Years of Coup Attempts in Venezuela." Joe Emersberger and Justin Podur apply media analysis to the absurd claims that Venezuela represents an "extraordinary threat" to the United States, or that...
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Australia Pushes Back vs. AUKUS
Brendan interviews veteran labour and anti-war activist Henry Evans-Tenbrinke about developments in Australia: There has been pushback by Australian labour, and also the Green Party, concerning the aggressive AUKUS military pact. Henry has submitted his own motion to Labour Council. There is a…
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The "Two Michaels" - A Closer Look
What were Spavor and Kovrig doing in China? The Canada Files' team has uncovered some interesting details about the "Two Michaels," as they have become known, that should make us think more deeply about their arrest in China. We rely on anti-imperialist outlets like the Canada Files, because the...
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Fast Against Fighter Jets
Doug interviews Vanessa Lanteigne and Dr. Brendan Martin who had been fasting as a protest against Canada's purchase of new fighter jets.
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NDP Convention Palestine Vote
Rabbi David Mivasair provides some background on the events of the NDP convention concerning a resolution calling for an end to the illegal Israeli occupation of Palestinian land. [Resolution 4-10-20]. He also discusses the growing threat to public discussion posed by the IHRA, including in...
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Discover Xinjiang Promo
Brendan describes the upcoming event, "Genocide in Xinjiang? A Discovery Zoom Panel." You can learn more, here: http://hamiltoncoalitiontostopthewar.ca/2021/03/15/xinjiang-event/ [This promotion originally broadcast on March 17.]
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Circling China, U.S. continues war for hegemony
Activist and scholar of East Asian affairs K J Noh discusses the U.S. encirclement of China as a continuation of the 'War on Terror,' and the attempts to maintain U.S. hegemony in the face of increased economic integration in Asia. Noh examines the views and decisions of U.S. policy-makers...
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Intervention by other means
Syria sanctions are intended to prevent its recovery | with Stephen Gowans: Although the Syrian government has succeeded in regaining much of its territory in opposition to a foreign-backed regime-change campaign, it faces a sustained campaign of crippling U.S. sanctions. Stephen Gowans points…
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Zoom to Elect Dimitri!
On August 31st, the Hamilton Coalition to Stop the War hosted a meet-and-greet via Zoom with Dimitri Lascaris. Lascaris, a journalist, lawyer, and activist, is currently running for the leadership of Canada's Green Party. Lascaris gave a 15-minute presentation about his values and goals, and was...
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75 years after the bombing of Hiroshima, the danger still exists
One day before the 75th Anniversary of the bombing of Hiroshima, Doug interviews Tamara Lorincz of Voice of Women for Peace on this tragic event and the need for Canada to sign the Treaty for the Abolition of Nuclear Weapons. Canadian Hiroshima survivor Setsuku Thurlow, was a co-recipient of the...
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China preventing 'second colonization' with new HK laws
Aidan Jonah discusses his article in The Canada Files about the declining ability of Joshua Wong's Hong Kong political party to co-ordinate with foreign funders and planners under China's new legislation. Jonah argues that China is preventing a second Anglo colonization of China/HK by enacting…
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Caesar Tries to Suffocate 17 Million Syrians
Rick Sterling discusses his recent article about the 'Caesar sanctions.' In June, the U.S. introduced the "Caesar Syria Civilian Protection Act," which is an intensification of sanctions against the beleaguered country. Sterling dismantles the sanctions and their justification: the original…
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The Axis of Resistance
Dr. Tim Anderson's new book is as much about Empire as it is about Resistance. "The Axis of Resistance" details how U.S.-led imperialism uses sanctions, "humanitarian intervention" and juvenile propaganda in order to undermine the rights and protections of Global South states. It's also…
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Trudeau toes imperial line on Iran
Canada is not an innocent actor in Iran. In fact, it has been running a low-level war against independent Iranian governments for decades. Yves Engler describes Canada's support for U.S. policies of sanctions, theft, and military confrontation with Iran, and overall bad dealing. Despite their...
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Ajamu Baraka's Hamilton talk
On Remembrance Day, Black Alliance for Peace National Organizer Ajamu Baraka spoke in Hamilton on the subject of ending US/EU/NATO wars. Baraka, the 2016 Vice-Presidential Candidate for the Green Party, is presently touring Eastern Canada. The winner of awards for peace and journalism, Ajamu…
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Israel: A Beachhead in the Middle East
Stephen Gowans describes how Israel was first created as an extension of 19th-century European colonialism, and functions today as a means of power projection for the United States. The U.S. seeks to dominate the Arab world, and Israel has demonstrated its value in weakening Arab forces that seek...
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Labour Day Participants Resist Trudeau
Doug speaks with Hamilton-area activists David Rennie and Ken Stone, who formed part of the resistance to Justin Trudeau on Labour Day. The Prime Minister decided to crash the Labour Day parade and use it for election photo-ops, even though the Labour Council made clear that he was not welcome....
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A Grander Vision
Canadian labour leader Sid Ryan discusses his new book, part autobiography, and part prescription for social movements and Labour. Sid recounts his early life, and how it developed his capacity to resist inequality and oppression. These lessons would serve him well as President of CUPE and the…
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Outside In - Libby Davies
Libby Davies recounts a particularly turbulent time in her career as an MP, in which a 'media' ambush turned her support for Palestine into a political football. Davies is presenting her revealing memoir "Outside In," about her personal life and political career, on Sunday June 9. Davies' book is...
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"I Was A Catholic Zionist"
Brendan interviews author and editor Ted Schmidt about his partly-autobiographical account of his emergence into supporting the Palestinian struggle, a daunting feat for a Catholic friend of Toronto's Jewish community. Schmidt's book is also a readable history of European anti-Semitism, the...
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JELITHIN Events in Hamilton
Brendan and Rabbi Lucia Pizarro talk about various events in the community concerned with Palestine and liberation theology, including the Hamilton Palestine Film Festival, the upcoming book launch with Ted Schmidt, and the famous "Liberation Seders" that are organized by JELITHIN.
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The Trudeau Doctrine
Yves Engler discusses his two most recent articles, about the SNC Lavalin scandal, and Canada's interference in Venezuela. It is possible to discuss the two issues together, because they are linked by a common denominator: the Canadian government operates on behalf of the Canadian business class....
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Recent developments in JNF campaign
Brendan interviews Rabbi David Mivasair about recent developments in the campaign by Independent Jewish Voices and other concerned parties to end the tax exempt status for the "Jewish National Fund." The JNF is an Israeli tool for the dispossession of Palestinians. It has been used to erase...
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Syria - The New "Terra Nullius"
Ft. Prof. Max Forte Syria has become a canvas upon which outsiders can project their fantasies. There has been a failure to adopt a truly 'decolonial' view that respects Syria's sovereignty and self-determination. If there is no resistance to "Team America's" neo-liberal world that reshapes…
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10 Years of Independent Jewish Voices
Brendan speaks with Corey Balsam and Geneviève Nevin, who are organizing the Independent Jewish Voices 10th Anniversary Conference. We discuss the role and direction of IJV, creating an alternative for Jewish youth, and efforts to enhance solidarity with the Palestinian people, through such means...
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Left-Right: Marching to the Beat of Imperial Canada
Yves Engler describes his important new book about how the Canadian 'left' fails to oppose Canada's militarism and imperialism. Yves investigates the NDP, unions, think tanks, and public intellectuals, and finds a leadership that largely follows the ideas and aims of the powerful. 'Left'…
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Patriots, Traitors, and Empires: The Story of Korea's Struggle for Freedom
Stephen Gowans recently launched his brand new book, "Patriots, Traitors and Empires: The Story of Korea's Struggle for Freedom." Following the Hamilton book launch, Unusual Sources recorded a special in-studio interview with Gowans. In the exclusive interview, Gowans discusses key aspects of the...
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Unusual Sources is an anti-war radio program that covers issues from a labour perspective. For more information, see “About Unusual Sources.”http://hamiltoncoalitiontostopthewar.ca/radio/about-unusual-sources/
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