Best CJLO Podcasts (2025)

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Spirodon + Jean-Guy Forget joint mix for Radio AlHara 1:00:00

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A joint mix with author Jean-Guy Forget for Radio AlHara, airing Sunday, Sept. 28 at 11am eastern, 6pm Palestine time at radioalhara.netLearn more about Jean-Guy Forget here:https://groupecourteechelle.com/la-courte-echelle/auteurs/jean-guy-forget/Track listing:01. Mos Def - Supermagic02. Big Hands - Fuoco Lento (with Bint Mbareh & Ottomani Parker)…

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285, Filmmaker Nicolas Renaud critiques Quebec government push to expand corporate clearcutting 30:00

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On this edition of Free City Radio we hear from Indigenous filmmaker Nicolas Renaud critiques Quebec government push to expand corporate clearcutting in Quebec. This discussion focuses specifically on the proposed Bill 97 that will move approximately 1/3 of Quebec's actual territory into what has been described by the right wing government as a 'sp…

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284, Aviva Guttmann on The Secret History of European Intelligence and Mossad's Assassinations 30:00

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On this edition of Free City Radio we hear from historian Aviva Guttmann who discusses her research work surrounding the recently released book "Operation Wrath of God: The Secret History of European Intelligence and Mossad's Assassination Campaign." The book is described this way : "In this unprecedented history of intelligence cooperation during …

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283, Razan Ghazzawi speaking from Damascus on progressive social activism today in Syria 30:00

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On this edition of Free City Radio we hear from Razan Ghazzawi, a Syrian writer and long time progressive voice on Syria speaking from the ground in Damascus. Razan speaks on the key challenges that progressive activists face today in Syria, looking at the importance of voices which are addressing the politics of Sunni victimization that the curren…

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282, Journalist Isabeau Doucet on the limbo Palestinians face in the US asylum process 30:00

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On this edition of Free City Radio we hear from journalist Isabeau Doucet who speaks about reporting on the limbo Palestinians face in the US asylum process. Isabeau worked on a feature article in the Guardian addressing the legal quagmire that Palestinian refugees face when running up against discriminatory frameworks at play that work to exclude …

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Art in Action interview - Poet “Zibz” Neil Guilding 30:00

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The Art in Action interview for Sept. 2025 features a conversation with poet, photographer and health care worker “Zibz” Neil Guilding. Zibz has played an important role in creating space for Black spoken-word scenes in the city through participating in the launching and sustaining of the Kalmunity Vibe Collective and beyond. This interveiw focuses…

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281, Guardian journalist Oliver Laughland on the local politics of disinformation in the US 30:00

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On this edition of Free City Radio we hear from Guardian journalist Oliver Laughland who speaks on his frontline reporting on the local politics of disinformation in the US. Oliver particularly speaks about the piece that examines the ways that the Trump family has been profiting off the Trump Presidency. Also we hear about the realities of the mas…

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Cultural workers for Palestine - Artist Malak Mattar 30:00

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On the Sept. 2025 edition of Cultural workers for Palestine we hear from Palestinian artist Malak Mattar. Malak speaks about Palestinian cultural creation as a part of resistance to the genocidal policies of the Israeli state targeting the Palestinian people of Gaza and beyond. Malak also speaks on recent works and painting in the face of genocide.…

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What's Happening in NDG || Episode 70 25:30

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In this episode, host Zach talks with Halah, the executive director of the NDG community council, about the Ride for Refuge, a family-friendly fundraising bike and walk in support of local charities serving people seeking hope, safety, and freedom. What’s Happening in NDG is a show for residents of the Montreal borough of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, as we…

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280, Rabab Abdulhadi on the Palestine solidarity movement today 30:00

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On this edition of of Free City Radio we hear from Rabab Abdulhadi an educator and long term Palestinian activist in the diaspora. Rabab speaks about the repression that has targeted Palestinian voices within academic institutions in the US during both the Trump and Biden administrations. Rabab speaks on the importance of internationalism and build…

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Joyce Joumaa + Stefan Christoff mix for Radio Alhara راديو الحارة 1:00:00

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A joint mixtape with artist Joyce Joumaa for Radio AlHara. Learn more about the work of Joyce here:https://joycejoumaa.comAccompanying photo taken in Beirut is by Joyce Joumaa.1. Fairuz, Wahdon - وحدن2. MF DOOM, Gazzillion Ear (Acapella), remixed by Poltergeist3. Cyrus Bayandor, Part 1, Approach4. Muslimgauze, Hamas Cinema Gaza Strip5. Vijay Iyer +…

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Palestine solidarity organizing in Montreal - Radio AlHara x Suoni per il Popolo 2:00:00

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A live discussion at the Suoni per il Popolo festival in Montreal in June 2025 that was streamed live on Radio AlHara in Palestine. This discussion focuses on various projects, actions and campaign initiatives in Montreal to lift up and support the Palestinian struggle for liberation. There is a particular focus on the role and importance of cultur…

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279, Artist Hubert Gendron-Blais reflects on 2012 student strike and current importance 30:00

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On this edition of Free City Radio author, musician and community organizer Hubert Gendron-Blais reflects on 2012 student strike and current importance. This conversation looks at the contemporary political landscape in Quebec and the importance of looking to collective action to challenge some of the neoliberal oriented policies that are working t…

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278, Jordan Arseneault on the Voices beyond lockdown zine 30:00

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This edition of Free City Radio features the second in a set of programs focused on hearing community voices from Montreal who engaged with the Voices beyond lockdown zine project of Free City Radio. The zine was launched in the fall of 2024 and focuses on the ways that community activists and artists responded to the pandemic lockdowns of 2020, pa…

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What's Happening in NDG || Episode 69 23:17

2M ago23:17

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In this episode, host Lisa talks to Anne Isabelle about minibiblioPLUS. What’s Happening in NDG is a show for residents of the Montreal borough of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, as well as the Montreal community at large, to highlight important events and initiatives happening in NDG, and the wonderful folks that make things happen. This show is presented an…

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What's Happening in NDG || Episode 68 11:00

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In this episode, host Zach talks to Marc from Biz NDG about Imagine Monkland What’s Happening in NDG is a show for residents of the Montreal borough of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, as well as the Montreal community at large, to highlight important events and initiatives happening in NDG, and the wonderful folks that make things happen. This show is present…

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What's Happening in NDG || Episode 67 20:22

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In this episode, host Cam talks to Eric from NDG Electronik about their summer park performances, their monthly open mic at the Wheel Club, and more. What’s Happening in NDG is a show for residents of the Montreal borough of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, as well as the Montreal community at large, to highlight important events and initiatives happening in N…

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What's Happening in NDG || Episode 66 23:27

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In this episode, host Lisa talks to Modathir about the interculture table of NDG and their summer activities. What’s Happening in NDG is a show for residents of the Montreal borough of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, as well as the Montreal community at large, to highlight important events and initiatives happening in NDG, and the wonderful folks that make th…

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Author Philippe Blouin on urgency of Mohawk Mother demands of McGill + solidarity - راديو الحارة 20:00

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This is an interview with author, anthropologist and activist Philippe Blouin speaking on the importance of the Mohawk Mother demands of McGill University and the ways that these local Indigenous demands of justice are connected to a perspective of international solidarity. Phil outlines the ways that McGill University in Montreal has blocked many …

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277, Damaris Baker on the Voices beyond lockdown zine 30:00

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This edition of Free City Radio is the first in a two editions that are focused on reflecting on the Voices beyond lockdown zine project, an initiative of Free City Radio that highlights the voices of community activists and artists responding to the pandemic lockdown. For these two editions I invited people who attended the launch of the zine in M…

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Cultural workers for Palestine - Dali de Saint Paul 30:00

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On the August 2025 edition of Cultural workers for Palestine we speak with Bristol based artist Dali de Saint Paul who speaks about grassroots cultural work in Bristol and the importance of speaking up against silencing and the complicity of mainstream cultural institutions in the west with genocide in Palestine. Learn more about Dali's work here:h…

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Art in Action interview - Musician David August 30:00

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On the August edition of the Art in Action interview series we hear from Berlin based musician and producer David August. In this interview David speaks about recent musical projects such as VĪS Reinterpretations. Also David speaks on more collective initiatives like the 99CHANTS project, which releases David's music, but also supports community or…

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No Silence II : mix راديو الحارة‎ 30:00

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A second 30 minute soundscape shaped by the voices of people who gathered for a speak out and radio recording at métro Laurier in July 2025. The photo was taken of one of the book that was brought to the action, photo by Youssef.In this 30 minute piece you hear from folks in this order:Damarice from Bike for Palestine (Montreal)Deanna Radford, poet…

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276, Historian Lloyd Tomlinson on the Battle of Blair Mountain in West Virginia 30:00

2M ago30:00

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On this edition of Free City Radio we hear from historian and educator Lloyd Tomlinson speaking on the Battle of Blair Mountain in West Virginia, a critically important labour strike and movement of coal miners taking action for collective work place justice. Lloyd works with the West Virginia Mine Wars Museum which has been a central player in the…

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275, Mariana Martínez Balvanera speaks on Cocina Colaboratorio in Mexico City and beyond 30:00

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On this edition of Free City Radio we hear from Mariana Martínez Balvanera speaking on the Cocina Colaboratorio project working in Mexico City and beyond, described as a project that "a mobile and on-site project that brings farmers, scientists, creatives and chefs together around the kitchen." This project is active in Mexico City but also has org…

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O₩LS + Spirodon mix for Radio AlHara 1:00:00

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A joint mix between O₩LS + Stefan Christoff for Radio AlHara in Palestine. Below is the playlist some of the tracks included are shared in excerpts as a way to highlight different contributions and musical voices who want to share their work on Radio AlHara, thank you for listening.Accompanying artwork via Justseeds artists' cooperative and is by G…

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No Silence : mix راديو الحارة‎ 30:00

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A 30 minute mix featuring the voices of poets, community activists and folks in Montreal who joined a Palestine solidarity action outside of métro Laurier in July 2025. The photo was taken of poet Deanna Radford reading at the action by Abdelali Essaouis.In this 30 minute piece you hear from folks in this order:Marie, who participants in Bikers for…

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274, Guillaume Hébert on populist right exploitation of economic inequality in Quebec and beyond 30:00

3M ago30:00

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On this edition of Free City Radio we hear from political researcher and analyst Guillaume Hébert on populist right wing exploitation of economic inequality in Quebec and beyond.This interview program is supported in 2025 by the Social Justice Centre at Concordia University. The music track is Passage by Anarchist Mountains.Free City Radio is host…

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What's Happening in NDG || Episode 65 16:32

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In this episode, host Cam talks with Naomi from FUN (Fusion Urban Nature) about batwalks in NDG, the science programming they are doing at summer camps, and their microforest project in the borough. What’s Happening in NDG is a show for residents of the Montreal borough of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, as well as the Montreal community at large, to highligh…

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What's Happening in NDG || Episode 64 25:47

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In this episode, host Lisa talks to Fatima about her new book Fragments which details her upbrining as an immigrant to France. What’s Happening in NDG is a show for residents of the Montreal borough of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, as well as the Montreal community at large, to highlight important events and initiatives happening in NDG, and the wonderful f…

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What's Happening in NDG || Episode 63 25:59

3M ago25:59

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In this episode, host Lisa talks from workers from Fondation de la Visite, a parent support group working in the borough. What’s Happening in NDG is a show for residents of the Montreal borough of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, as well as the Montreal community at large, to highlight important events and initiatives happening in NDG, and the wonderful folks …

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What's Happening in NDG || Episode 62 18:38

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In this episode, Zach sits down with Aris and Illias about various goings on with the NDG Community council. What’s Happening in NDG is a show for residents of the Montreal borough of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, as well as the Montreal community at large, to highlight important events and initiatives happening in NDG, and the wonderful folks that make thi…

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What's Happening in NDG || Episode 61 22:52

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In this episode, host Cam talk to Gabriel and Jahan about volunteering for the NDG community council. What’s Happening in NDG is a show for residents of the Montreal borough of Notre-Dame-de-Grâce, as well as the Montreal community at large, to highlight important events and initiatives happening in NDG, and the wonderful folks that make things hap…

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Cultural workers for Palestine - Artist Sam Sundos 30:00

3M ago30:00

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On this edition of the Cultural workers for Palestine program, for July 2025, we hear from Palestinian American artist Sam Sundos. In this interview Sam speaks about different artistic projects and practices, including work in traditional Palestinian cross stitch, embroidery, called Tatreez. Also Sam speaks about building relationships between Pale…

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273, Indigenous photographer Martin Akwiranoron Loft 30:00

3M ago30:00

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On this edition of Free City Radio we hear from celebrated Indigenous photographer Martin Akwiranoron Loft. Martin speaks about a series of recent projects, including a street photography series, also print making workshops focused on Indigenous community members. Martin also speaks about Indigenous cultural legacies and how they continue to influe…

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272, Community organizer Helen Hudson reflects on acting against war and racism post 9/11 30:00

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On this program we hear from long time community activist Helen Hudson speaking about migrant justice organizing post 9/11 in Montreal and more broadly in North America. This interview is focused on understanding the lineages of organizing between this period and contemporary social movement work taking place to challenge repressive actions against…

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271, Filmmaker Franklin López on filming with Nehirowisiw Indigenous land defenders 30:00

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On this edition of Free City Radio we speak with filmmaker Franklin López who talks about documenting Nehirowisiw Indigenous land defenders who have been resisting corporate driven clear cutting on their traditional territories. The Nehirowisiw, more commonly known as the Nation Atikamekw, have been battling Québec companies like Produits Forestie…

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Spirodon + SilencioEPI mixtape for Radio AlHara 1:00:00

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A joint mixtape with the Alfonso with the Mexico City based cassette label SilencioEPI. Airing on Radio AlHara in Palestine on Sunday, June 22, below is the track listing, artist name / track name. Thanks for listening!Artwork is by Saiyare Refaei, from a portfolio via Justseeds.org01. thruoutin - The Two Cypress Trees -《两棵柏树》(SilencioEPI)02. DIAN …

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Give Me Shelter Episode 4: Logisaction and what housing organizations can do for you 27:24

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In this episode, Ugonna and Cam dive into Logisaction's newly released annual report and cover how hosuing groups, like Logisaction, can help you navigate the housing market or changes to your housing situation.By CJLO 1690AM

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270, Mohammed Khizr speaks on The Palestine Collective, UK 30:00

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On this edition of Free City Radio we hear from Mohammed Khizr who speaks on The Palestine Collective working in the UK context. Mohammd speaks about creating space in organizational spaces in design and architecture to lift up Palestinian life. Learn more about the Palestine collective here: https://www.instagram.com/palestine.collectiveThis inter…

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Stefan Christoff + Jarrett Martineau, A Turbulent Sky mix, راديو الحارة 1:00:02

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This mixtape was made to celebrate a joint release with Jarrett Martineau released on Pyramid Blood recordings. It was a pleasure to work on the project with Jarrett and also to highlight some other artists for this mix. The mix was created for broadcast on Radio AlHara - راديو الحارة in Palestine.Thank you for listening - Stefan.This is the link t…

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Gaza is the moral compass 2:00:00

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A Voices for Palestine mix for Radio AlHara for June 15, 2025, thank you for listening, please pay attention to the track details below. The accompanying graphic is by Christeen Francis from the Justseeds artists' cooperative. Thank you for listening, below is the track listing.01. Naseem Alatrash live cello excerpt, recorded at the People's Confer…

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MAKE FUZZ NOT WAR mix for راديو الحارة 1:00:00

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A mixtape shaped by tracks from the Make Fuzz Not War compilation benefit for Palestine, info on the project here:01. Philippe Battikha - Lascia ch'io pianga02. anthéne - illuminated03. D. Marion - Ey Iran, blown-out04. Jakob Rehlinger - Baṭṭīkh Threnody05. Hazy Montagne Mystique x Melina Spiga - Quand les voix se rejoignent au crépuscule06. S…

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269, Jarmo Berkhout on squatting in Amsterdam (Mokum Kraakt) 30:00

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On this edition of Free City Radio we go to Amsterdam and speak with author / activist Jarmo Berkhout who has been deeply involved in a series of high profile squatting actions. Also Jarmo has worked on editing and publishing a key book focused on the intersecting experiences of those working in the squatting movement over the recent years in Amste…

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Poesía y sonidos del pueblo - Radio Nopal x Radio AlHara 30:00

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Poesía y sonidos del pueblo - Radio Nopal x Radio AlHaraThis mix started with a recording in the rain that I did with Montréal based Ecuadorian poet Mireya Bayancela. I have known Mireya for many years now and often we cross paths at both Palestine solidarity actions but also gatherings to support the Immigrant Workers Centre, a grassroots communit…

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Cultural workers for Palestine - Yasmeen Abdullah 30:00

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For the June 2025 edition of Cultural workers for Palestine we hear from New York City based artist Yasmeen Abdullah who speaks on a variety of initiatives in New York and beyond to bring together artists to express solidarity with Palestine.A large part of Yasmeen’s practice related to Palestine revolves around gathering and creating spaces throug…

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268, Filmmakers Guillaume Cailleau and Ben Russell on Direct Action 30:00

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This edition of Free City Radio features a conversation with the filmmakers behind the project "Direct Action." Filmmakers Guillaume Cailleau & Ben Russell speak on a film that has been described this way:"Direct action is a tactical strategy of protest that seeks to achieve an end directly and by the most effective means. DIRECT ACTION is a contem…

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Balkan Winds mixtape راديو الحارة 1:00:00

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A mixtape to celebrate the album Balkan Winds that I worked on with Toni Dimitrov, to broadcast on Radio AlHara, broadcast on Thursday, May 29 at 4pm eastern time, 11pm in Palestine at radioalhara.net. Thank you for listening. - Stefan.Learn more about the album here: https://unfulfillmententertainment.bandcamp.com/album/balkan-winds01. Toni Dimitr…

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Mixtape for Funky Revolutions broadcast at Maktaba by Stefan Christoff 30:00

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A mixtape by Stefan Christoff for a special broadcast of Funky Revolutions taking place at Maktaba bookshop on Saturday, May 31, 2-4pm live on CKUT 90.3 FM, ckut.caTrack listing (artist name / track name)1. Philippe Battikha - Lascia ch'io pianga, from Make Fuzz Not War compilation2. Nelly Bassily reading poems by Shahd Alnaami (Gaza) recorded at…

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What's Happening in NDG || Episode 60 25:47

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