Redeye is a 3-hour radio program broadcast live every Saturday morning on Vancouver Cooperative Radio, CFRO 102.7FM. It is produced by an independent media collective at the studios of Coop Radio in Vancouver's downtown eastside.
The show has been on the air for over 35 years, providing high-quality public affairs and arts programming to listeners looking for a progressive take on current events.
January 14, 2012
9:05 Bronwyn Rodd on the community movement for reproductive rights in Prince Edward Island - the only province without legal abortion services.
9:20 Ali Abunimah, executive director of Electronic Intifada, on growing recognition of the Palestinian right to a common arrangement in most countries of the world: equality before the law regardless of ethnicity.
9:40 Anne-Marie Syslak of the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society on plans by Brewster Canada to build a huge glacier-viewing structure in Jasper National Park. >> find out more
10:05 Author Howard White discusses his recently re-issued biography of union leader Bill White, "A Hard Man to Beat".
10:30 Call 604-684-7561 with community news, announcements or comments - our lines are open till 10:40.
11:05 Activist & blogger Trevor Timm on the rapidly growing use of unmanned aircraft, or drones. by military and police forces worldwide.
11:20 Cornel West & Carl Dix speak on current U.S. protest movements, and the perspectives and motives of the youth driving them. (courtesy of Making Contact)
January 7, 2012
9:05 Joel Beinin updates us on the ongoing struggle for political and economic freedom and equality in Egypt.
9:40 Isaac Ontiveros of Critical Resistance on zero tolerance policing (first aired in September)
10:05 Bill Hopwood discusses the progress of the MLA Welfare Challenge being undertaken by MLA Jagrup Brar this month.
11:05 Author Carmen Rodriguez talks about her new book Retribution (first aired in November).
11:20 Elena Schacherl on a recent victory in the fight against the building of a nuclear power plant in Alberta.
11:40 We speak with Rishi Gill about the withdrawal of services by trial lawyers this week in protest against cuts to legal aid.
December 25, 2011
9:05 Five queer women in politics speak about their experiences, recorded at Rhizome Cafe on December 15
9:50 Seth Klein speaks on income equality at the event Who are the 99%, recorded at the Vancouver Public Library on November 25
10:15 Fat activist Kalamity Hildebrandt on denial of fertility treatment to obese women (first aired October 29)
10:30 Darcie Bennett talks about Yes in my Backyard, a how-to manual for welcoming controversial projects into your neighbourhood (first aired October 1)
10:50 Laura Track on the new Family Law Act introduced in the BC legislature in November (first aired November 26)
11:10 In September, the Supreme Court of Canada came down with a ruling in support of Vancouver safe injection site. We speak with Mark Townsend (first aired October 8)
11:30 A talk by Ali Abunimah of Electronic Intifada recorded in Oakland, California in October on ‘Delegitimizing’ Israel (courtesy of Making Contact)
December 17, 2011
9:05 Andrea Hardin-Donahue, climate campaigner for the Council of Canadians, on the Durban Climate talks and Canada's exit from the Kyoto protocol.
9:20 Barry Sanders, author of The Green Zone: The Environmental Costs of Militarism on the US military's impact on climate change (first aired October 2010)
9:40 Irfan Husain, author and journalist, on the strained alliance between Pakistan and the United States.
10:05 On the 25th anniversary of the food bank, Jean Swanson of Raise the Rates tells us why we need justice, not charity, to eliminate poverty.
10:30 Call 604-684-7561 with community news, announcements or comments - our lines are open till 10:40.
11:05 A feature-length interview with preeminent independent filmmaker and author John Sayles (from Democracy Now)
December 10, 2011
9:05 Mary Foster, long-time activist organizing against “security certificate” arbitrary detentions, on the trial of Mohammad Majoub and the campaign to regain his freedom.
9:20 We speak to Alex Hundert, accused of planning to disrupt the G20 leaders summit, about the plea deal between the crown and the so-called G20 Main Conspiracy Group.
9:40 Craig Orr, executive director of Watershed Watch, on the threats facing BC salmon.
10:05 We speak with Adriana Paz of Justicia for Migrant Workers BC after her return from the Southern US-Mexico border area.
11:05 Chief Jackie Thomas of the Saik’uz First Nation and activist Naomi Klein recorded at a public forum Dec 1, on opposition to export of tar sands oil through indigenous territory.
December 3, 2011
9:05 Farmer and activist Terry Boehm discusses the repercussions of losing the Canadian Wheat Board.
9:40 We speak with one of the founders of Vancouver's new All Gender Wellness Centre (first aired in June)
10:45 In grief and in shock at the sudden death of Bob Rosen, a regular contributor of music to our program, Redeye pays tribute to his character and contributions.
11:05 Anjali Kamat on the recent elections in Egypt (courtesy of Democracy Now).
11:25 We hear three speakers recorded at a panel about the value of radical spaces at Rhizome Café on November 24.
November 26, 2011
9:05 Clayton Thomas-Muller, tar sands organizer for the Indigenous Environmental Network, comments on Obama decision to delay approval of the Keystone XL pipeline across the US.
9:20 Laura Track, Legal Director at West Coast LEAF, comments on the new BC Family Law Act introduced in the legislature on November 14.
9:40 Frederic Mousseau on land investment deals in Africa and how they affect the local populations and ecological health.
10:05 Carmen Rodriquez on her new novel, Retribution, about a family whose life is turned upside down by the 1973 military coup in Chile.
11:05 11:05 George Galloway, former British Member of Parliament, talks about the hypocrisy of western foreign policy as the root of terrorism (courtesy of Alternative Radio).
November 19, 2011
9:05 We interview Michael Riordon author of "Our Way to Fight: Peace-Work under Siege in Israel-Palestine".
9:20 We'll speak with Ian Angus the author of "Too Many People?" about his counter-argument to accusations the seven billion are the cause of the global environmental crisis. >> find out more
9:40 Quebec activist Roger Rashi discusses the future of Quebec's vast natural resources and the impact of their development.
10:05 Ian Hussey analyzes how effective Fair Trade is at empowering producers in the Global South (first aired in October).
11:05 Lisa Moore of Rhizome Cafe on the need for radical spaces in movement building. >> find out more
11:20 Professor Jon Thompson tells the story of how York University faculty withstood the Israeli lobby’s efforts to sabotage a conference on Israel-Palestine.
11:40 Conn Hallinan on the role of U.S. Special Forces in conflicts around the world. (first aired in September)
November 12, 2011
9:05 Journalist Gareth Porter on the bizarre case of an alleged Iranian plot to assassinate the Saudi Ambassador to the US.
9:35 Journalist Gareth Porter on his research into the validity of the evidence that Iran has nuclear capability. (first aired in January)
10:05 We listen to David Korten's talk, "Wall Street or the Common Good". (Courtesy of Alternative Radio)
11:05 This past summer Bill Hood, former music programmer on Coop, returned to our studios to explore the life, music, and politics of Gil Scott Heron who died May 27 this year.
November 5, 2011
9:05 Trade unionist Clarence Thomas & hip-hop artist Boots Riley on a general strike in Oakland, California following police violence against protesters of Occupy Oakland. (courtesy of Democracy Now)
9:20 Roger Annis, anti-war activist, analyzes the significance of the hoopla from Halifax to Vancouver in favour of spending billions building warships.
9:40 John Calvert speaks to us about Canada's need for a national energy policy that addresses climate change.
10:05 Former senate page Brigette DePape in a talk titled Thinking Outside the Ballot Box recorded October 22 in Vancouver.
11:05 We hear three speakers from a recent tour opposing the Canadian European Free Trade Agreement: Colleen Fuller, Maude Barlow and Paul Moist.
October 29, 2011
9:05 Christine Ahn, Executive Director of the Korea Policy Institute, discusses the growing momentum to shut down US military bases overseas.
9:20 Melanie Spence on today's rally at the Premier's office as part of the grassroots campaign to win universal dental care in British Columbia.
9:40 Derrick O’Keefe explains the current relevance of his just released book on the career and writings of Michael Ignatieff, titled Michael Ignatieff: The Lesser Evil?
10:05 We speak with Lynn Perrin, of Water Watch Mission-Abbotsford about attempts to push through a Public Private Partnership water plant.
11:05 We hear an interview with fat-activist Kalamity Hildebrandt about a recent proposal to deny reproductive services to obese women.
11:20 We speak with filmmaker Nettie Wild. one of the people behind an innovative new website project about the South Hill community. >> find out more >> attend the event
11:40 David Barsamian, creator of Alternative Radio, tells the story of his recent arrival at New Delhi airport only to find himself immediately deported.
October 22, 2011
9:05 Activist Melissa Centofanti discusses a successful complementary currency in its 15th year in Calgary, Alberta.
9:20 Robert Manning, author of Credit Card Nation, on consumer debt.
9:40 Professor Vijay Prashad on the history of Libya's political economy - and prospects for its future in a post Gadhafi era.
10:05 Economist and author Michael Lebowitz explores Marx’s analysis of commodities, money and exchange under capitalism.
11:05 Seth Klein tells us the difference between "good" taxes and "bad" taxes.
11:20 Ian Hussey on how fair trade ultimately fails to challenge the colonial capitalist structures that keep consumers rich and producers poor.
11:40 James Heintz on how the stock market's speculation on food for profit drives up prices and is disconnected from the basic value of food.
October 15, 2011
9:05 Professor Carlo Fanelli on Toronto Mayor Rob Ford’s cuts to public services.
9:20 Eric Doherty explains why B.C.'s auditor-general says the government is trying to hide the true cost of twinning the Port Mann bridge.
9:40 Joey Hartman, first woman president of the Vancouver and District Labour Council, on the history of women in the B.C. labour movement.
10:05 Maude Barlow of the Council of Canadians speaking in Vancouver on the fight against the proposed trade deal, the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement.
11:05 Helen Boyd speaks with us about homelessness in the Comox Valley.
11:20 Redeye collective member Manuel Schulte on the launch of the Occupy Vancouver action.
11:40 We speak with fat-activist Kalamity Hildebrandt about a recent proposal to deny reproductive services to obese women.
October 8, 2011
9:05 Russell Means of the American Indian Movement on the need to abolish the U.S. holiday, Columbus Day (recorded in 1992, courtesy of Alternative Radio).
10:05 Mark Townsend of the Portland Hotel Society speaks about the Supreme Court ruling to keep Insite open.
10:30 Call 604-684-7561 with community news, announcements or comments - our lines are open till 10:40.
11:05 Our film reviewers Marty and Martha Roth join us to tell us about “The Price of Sex" showing at the Vancouver International Film Festival.
11:20 Criminologist Neil Boyd shares his concerns about the Conservatives’ tough-on-crime stance. (first aired in August)
11:40 Journalist and author Naomi Klein on the Occupy Wall Street protests in New York (courtesy of Democracy Now).
October 1, 2011
9:05 Maysa Zorob, a legal researcher based in Ramallah, on the recent Palestinian bid for statehood.
9:20 Terry Boehm, president of the National Farmers Union, on food sovereignty and the Free Trade Agreement between Canada and the European Union.
9:40 It took less than two weeks and now it's a burgeoning social movement - Melanie Butler of Code Pink updates us from "Occupied Wall Street".
10:05 Yes, In My Back Yard! We speak with Darcie Bennett of PIVOT Legal about their new YIMBY kit.
11:05 11:05 Martha and Marty Roth will join us with reviews of two new documentaries showing at the Vancouver International Film Festival.
August 20, 2011
9:05 Faiza Shaheen, researcher with the New Economics Foundation, on the recent outbreak of urban violence in Britain.
9:20 August 10th was Prisoner Justice Day and, in honour of that day, we broadcast a variety of voices on Canada's prison system. (courtesy of Groundwire)
9:40 Professor Marjorie Griffen-Cohen, former member of the Board of Directors of BC Hydro, explains why she calls the just-released report on Hydro rates, done by a panel of senior civil servants, disingenuous.
10:05 We talk with Alison Brewin of Westcoast LEAF about the recent Doust report on the state of legal aid in B.C. (first broadcast March 19).
10:40 A reading of David Harvey’s article, in which the distinguished professor at New York City University calls UK uprisings an outgrowth of “feral capitalism”.
11:05 Food justice activist Dr. Vandana Shiva discusses the threat of globalization and genetically modified seeds to our food security. (courtesy of Alternative Radio)
August 13, 2011
9:05 Writer Richard Fidler analyzes the controversy surrounding interim NDP leader Nycole Turmel for having been a member of the Bloc Quebecois and Quebec Solidaire. >> find out more
9:20 Simon Fraser University criminologist Neil Boyd on the Conservative's tough-on-crime agenda in light of a crime rate in Canada at its lowest level since 1973.
9:40 A selection of eye-witness accounts of the nuclear attacks on Hiroshima and Nagasaki in 1945 from the documentary 'Hiroshima Countdown' by Andrew Phillips.
10:05 Nuclear expert Gordon Edwards on the continuing problems at the Fukushima nuclear plant in Japan.
11:00 Professor Pervez Hoodboy on Islamic terrorism and the high levels of violent conflict now gripping Pakistan. (courtesy Alternative Radio)
