April 19, 2007: Politics in the Arts

Carol discusses the climate change documentary film “An Inconvenient Truth” with Carleton professors Mike Pisaric and Patricia Ballamingie. They cover the film’s scientific highs and lows, discuss how critics have tried to discredit the film, and share their broader perspectives on how media coverage of climate issues affects both political and personal actions for . . . → Read More: April 19, 2007: Politics in the Arts

April 5, 2007: Banana Production & ‘Nature’ In Films

An eclectic mix! In an extended version of ‘In Digestion’, Carol discusses bananas and the international food economy with Tony Weis of the University of Western Ontario.

John Wall kicks off a series of features on social and environmental issues in popular movies by sharing his own research findings on how nature is represented . . . → Read More: April 5, 2007: Banana Production & ‘Nature’ In Films

March 29, 2007: Clash Of Cultures

SPF takes a look at culture and identity and how traditions are challenged in the modern world. John takes us to Ireland where we meet the Travellers, an indigenous group of economic nomads whose long-term tensions with mainstream Irish society have flared up in recent months and years. John spoke with Martin Collins about . . . → Read More: March 29, 2007: Clash Of Cultures

March 1, 2007: The Pilot

March 1, 2007 was the launch date of an exciting new feature on the Mighty CKCU, 93.1 FM, Ottawa, Canada campus and community radio.

This week’s show included an introduction to the show from John and Carol, explaining what the name of the show means and discussing what kinds of issues will be . . . → Read More: March 1, 2007: The Pilot