As a battle rages behind the scenes over who will head the newly created Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, we play a speech by bailout watchdog Elizabeth Warren, who has emerged as a ...

Robert Scheer on _The Great American Stickup: How Reagan Republicans and Clinton Democrats Enriched Wall Street While Mugging Main Street_

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 05:26

We speak with veteran journalist and Truthdig editor, Robert Scheer, about his latest book, The Great American Stickup: How Reagan Republicans and Clinton Democrats Enriched Wall Street While ...

Facing Poor Unemployment, Foreclosure & Bankruptcy Rates, Obama Campaigns on Economy in Lead-Up to Nov. Midterms

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 05:11

It’s the economy, stupid. As President Obama faces devastating unemployment, foreclosure and bankruptcy rates, with no end in sight, he’s begun a ten-week campaign around the country ...

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Obama Unveils $50B Infrastructure ProposalPakistani Towns Face New FloodingScores Killed in Pakistan Suicide Bombings7 Killed in Mozambique Food Protests; UN to Hold Summit on Rising PricesAfghans ...

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The Tarpley Remedies for Iceland and America

Sat, 10/31/2009 - 12:52

Webster Griffin Tarpley interviewed by Jeff Jewell on 2009/10/27. Beginning with a brief discussion of oligarchic rule, linked to globalization and the deepening economic crisis, Tarpley ...

Mike Rivero interviewed by Jeff Jewell

Thu, 10/15/2009 - 20:10

GCN web radio host Mike Rivero [whatreallyhappened.com] interviewed by Jeff Jewell on 2009/10/14, for CFRO's Monday Brown Bagger fund-raising special program of 2009/10/19. Mike discusses issues ...

Uncle Sam's bogus Iranian bogeyman, Part 1 of 2

Tue, 10/13/2009 - 22:26

Part 1 of 2, Gary Zatzman interviewed by Jeff Jewell on 2009/10/11. Analysis presenting the historical context of American imperialist forces and the role of the national security state and the ...

Uncle Sam's bogus Iranian bogeyman, Part 2 of 2

Tue, 10/13/2009 - 19:04

Part 2 of full interview of Gary Zatzman by Jeff Jewell on 2009/10/11. Extras include excerpts from web radio of interview of Rashid Khalidi on Democracy Now, and Dutch TV documentary on the ...

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AccNoir-2010-08-18, Steve Jordan, ¡Vive!

Sun, 09/05/2010 - 12:45

56:16 minutes (51.51 MB)AccNoir-2010-08-18, Steve Jordan, ¡Vive! Steve (Estevan) Jordan (1939-2010). He was not the Hendrix of the accordion, he was the Steve Jordan of the accordion. Like no ...

AccNoir-2010-08-11, Rowan's Back Smoothly

Sun, 08/29/2010 - 20:51

59:10 minutes (54.17 MB)AccNoir-2010-08-11, Rowan's Back Smoothly * Artist – Song – Album (year) – Where are they from? – Contact info if we've got it. * Andy Fielding – Accordion Noir theme ...

AccNoir-2010-08-04, Komatich: Live in the Studio, Bringin' the "J note!"

Sun, 08/22/2010 - 22:11

64:45 minutes (59.28 MB)AccNoir-2010-08-04, Komatich: Live in the Studio, Bringin' the "J note!" Show opener: lead-in from the SoundScape folks who precede us on the air. They were doing a ...

AccNoir-2010-07-28, Cylinder Recordings from the Future!

Tue, 08/10/2010 - 20:19

60:50 minutes (55.7 MB)AccNoir-2010-07-28, Cylinder Recordings from the Future! read more

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Auditions for 2010/2011 Season

Mon, 08/16/2010 - 12:50

The Universal Gospel Choir will be holding auditions for new members from 8 to 10 pm on Wednesday, September 8th, 2010. We are looking for singers in all sections but particularly basses and ...

One Voice: Our New CD

Fri, 05/28/2010 - 10:29

One Voice is a celebration of many voices unified in spirit by an exuberant community of singers honouring the uplifting power of the world’s sacred song traditions: village chants, funky gospel, ...

25th Anniversary Special Events

Thu, 11/05/2009 - 21:58

In 2010, the UGC celebrates 25 years of sharing the universal joy, love and compassion that infuses the world's rich spiritual and social consciousness musical traditions.In January we were joined ...

Fund Raising Drive

Wed, 09/23/2009 - 15:10

Like many BC arts organizations, the UGC's application for a Direct Access Gaming grant was turned down this year. In response we have embarked on a fund-raising drive of our own, so that we can ...

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URP Tuesdays -- September 7th, 2010

6 hours 29 min ago

We skipped the Double Shot this week and got right into the tunes because, well, we weren't really feeling much that came out this week. Next week is looking good though, with Black Milk, Rah ...

30 for 30 - One Night In Vegas

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 22:47

Check out the newest ESPN 30 for 30 documentary, entitled "One Night In Vegas", which outlines the fateful night of September 7th, 1996 when Tupac Shakur was gunned down in Las Vegas. Learn more ...

Jay Kin - Shorty (Official Video)

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 02:01

Nice video from Vancouver artist Jay Kin for "Shorty", from Sneakers & Videogames with Justalilhype. Check it out:Jay Kin - Shortywww.URPRadio.Podomatic.com

Matt Brevner - Never Gonna Be My Friend (Official video)

Tue, 09/07/2010 - 01:49

Here's a brand new video from one of Vancouver's finest, Matt Brevner. From his album, Magnum Opus.Matt Brevner - Never Gonna Be My Friendwww.URPRadio.Podomatic.com

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#69 - CabaRodeo! YEE HAW!!

Tue, 08/31/2010 - 23:06

Grab ur boots! Grab ur cowboy/girl hats! And get ready for the end of Summer hoe down! It's CabaRadio's first annual "CabaRodeo! YEE HAW!!" Join Teddy & Eroc as they battle gun slingers, saloon ...

#68 - The Hardy Har Har Comedy Show!

Tue, 08/24/2010 - 23:04

Tonight on the program it's CabaRadio's Hardy har har Comedy Show!! Bits, skits, and a guest with tits will be joining us to talk comedy and other things that are funny! In studio guest Lauren ...

#67 - You Pick the Playlist with guest DJ Mike Mason

Tue, 08/17/2010 - 23:05

Over the years of doing a radio show, a lot of people have come up and said "oh man, it would be so cool to do a show" or "I wish I could do what you do". So that got CabaRadio to thinking...why ...

#66 - It's time to READ!!

Tue, 08/10/2010 - 23:06

"She gasped at the first touch of his fingers against her mons. The backs of his knuckles brushed against the soft fleece, his fingertips gently tracing the crease between her labia. Eleanor felt ...

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Nothing new in Canada's treatment of Tamil refugees

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 15:04

Sri Lankan Tamils face discrimination and poverty as they struggle for rights in their homeland. Now in Canada, they face many similar issues. The dehumanization of Tamils is one more ...

Racism and geopolitics keep aid from Pakistan

Fri, 09/03/2010 - 14:32

The floods in Pakistan have triggered a massive social crisis that will not be alleviated by policies being pursued by domestic and international elites says Snehal Shingavi. Significant ...

The partition of India, 63 years on

Tue, 08/31/2010 - 17:58

Before conceding independence to India in 1947, Britain divided the country in two. The splitting of Pakistan and India resulted in 2 million deaths and a conflict that remains tense to this ...

Police used little-known law to harass G20 protesters

Tue, 08/10/2010 - 18:20

An old piece of legislation, the Public Works Protection Act, was dusted off and used by Toronto police to violate the civil rights of protesters, according to the Canadian Civil Liberties ...

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Saving the prison farms: It's time for civil disobedience

Tue, 08/17/2010 - 10:40

For more than 150 years, prisoners have had the chance to work on farms inside the prison system.In February 2009, it was revealed that the Harper government was planning to shut down this ...

Mass hunger strike at Toronto jail inspired by Prison Justice Day

Fri, 08/13/2010 - 09:20

Inspired by Prison Justice Day, hundreds of prisoners started a hunger strike in Toronto on Monday August 9th.Those being held at the Toronto East Detention Centre are protesting a number of ...

Marking Prison Justice Day, on the inside and outside

Tue, 08/10/2010 - 01:38

August 10th is an important day for prisoners. It is Prison Justice Day, a memorial day for those living in prison, their families and the community to remember those who have died behind ...

Understanding Fetal Alcohol and why many of those affected end up in jail

Fri, 08/06/2010 - 15:16

It is becoming clearer, that prisons are where a lot of people living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) are ending up. And prison is the last place they should be to find the support and ...

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Saving the prison farms: It's time for civil disobedience

Tue, 08/17/2010 - 10:40

For more than 150 years, prisoners have had the chance to work on farms inside the prison system.In February 2009, it was revealed that the Harper government was planning to shut down this ...

Mass hunger strike at Toronto jail inspired by Prison Justice Day

Fri, 08/13/2010 - 09:20

Inspired by Prison Justice Day, hundreds of prisoners started a hunger strike in Toronto on Monday August 9th.Those being held at the Toronto East Detention Centre are protesting a number of ...

Marking Prison Justice Day, on the inside and outside

Tue, 08/10/2010 - 01:38

August 10th is an important day for prisoners. It is Prison Justice Day, a memorial day for those living in prison, their families and the community to remember those who have died behind ...

Understanding Fetal Alcohol and why many of those affected end up in jail

Fri, 08/06/2010 - 15:16

It is becoming clearer, that prisons are where a lot of people living with Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD) are ending up. And prison is the last place they should be to find the support and ...

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Elaine Ryan interview remixed

Fri, 03/20/2009 - 19:06

This interview was originally aired 9 Feb 09 with a different sound. This version was remixed 20 March 09. more info email gary at garyjarvis@live.ca will try to get the audio online as soon as ...

15 December 08 show

Tue, 12/16/2008 - 14:35

Following the end of Drishti Point and a rather longer playing of ADF’s Scaling New Heights than normal comes an interview by Imtiaz Popat of Steven Starr, the producer of the film ...

The Rational 8 Dec 08

Tue, 12/09/2008 - 14:49

Chris Stephenson interviews Ben West following the publication of a series of spoof ads that announced the cancellation of the Gateway Project. Interview follows the end of Drishti Point. Speeches ...

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Thu, 12/04/2008 - 12:44

Chris Stephenson interviews Graham Duncan of the World Federalist Movement of Canada about Human Rights Day, December 10. Imtiaz Popat interviews Laura Johnston and Fazeela Jiwa of Vancouver Rape ...

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