By SpF, on February 18th, 2010%
This morning on the show we had an interview from Robyn with Wayne Boone, professor of here at Carleton. They discussed policing dynamics, security measures, and strategic planning involved in the games. He explained how security power benefits from international collaboration, and talked about the key players in law enforcement during the games.
Later, . . . → Read More: February 18, 2010: The 2010 Vancouver Olympics
By SpF, on January 29th, 2009%
Carol Hunsberger interviews Naser al-Ardah from Ramallah to discuss the recent Israeli invasion and the humanitarian situation in Gaza.
We also revisited Paul Martin’s feature on recycling electronic waste. And we’ve got the Environmental News by Digory McGinn with a focus on the federal budget.
By SpF, on January 22nd, 2009%
January 20 marked the inauguration of Barack Obama, and his closely watched address included plans for change in foreign and domestic policy. This week SPF followed up on two dimensions of his speech. In an interview with Dr. Simon Dalby of Carleton’s Department of Geography and Environmental Studies we parsed the speech for messages . . . → Read More: January 22, 2009: Obama Inauguration, Foreign Policy and Energy
By SpF, on August 7th, 2008%
On August 7, 1998, the US Embassies in Nairobi and Dar es Salaam were bombed in a coordinated attack by Al-Qaeda. Hundreds of people were killed and thousands injured, most of them Africans. Looking back 10 years later, some see these bombings as a warning of terrorist acts to come – a warning that . . . → Read More: August 7, 2008: Bomb Blast Memorial
By SpF, on April 10th, 2008%
From April 9-10 Ottawa hosted CANSEC, an annual trade show of military products and technologies. While participants at the trade show networked, hoping to seal new business partnerships, demonstrators outside took to the streets to protest Canada’s role in international conflicts and the arms trade.Carol joined up with the “Victims of War March” to . . . → Read More: April 10, 2008: “Anything But Warfare”
By SpF, on April 12th, 2007%
SPF goes to the movies for a second time. Continuing with our series on social issues in film, John speaks with Carleton professor Simon Dalby about portrayals of American empire in three Ridley Scott movies: Black Hawk Down, Gladiator and Kingdom of Heaven.
Also, Paul sums up the week’s environmental news from Canada and . . . → Read More: April 12, 2007: Empire In Film
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