December 6, 2012 show: Rev. Kevin Annett on Canada's genocide and residential schools

On December 6, 2012, CHUO 89.1 FM (Ottawa) The Train's Denis Rancourt interviewed Rev. Kevin Annett about his work of more than 20 years exposing the Canadian genocide of aboriginal peoples.

 

November 22, 2012 show: Dr. Bob Carter on the science of climate change, and professional ethics

On November 22, 2012, CHUO 89.1 FM (Ottawa) The Train's Denis Rancourt interviewed Dr. Bob Carter about climate science and professional ethics. This is one of the most lucid discussions by two scientists you will ever hear about the scientific basis of climate change.

November 8, 2012 show: Joshua Blakeney and Denis Rancourt on the crime of war

On November 8, 2012, CHUO 89.1 FM (Ottawa, Canada) hosted a discussion between co-hosts Joshua Blakeney and Denis Rancourt, about the crime of war, the civil rights of activists, environmental policy, and more...

November 1, 2012 show: Mike McBane of the Canadian Health Coalition on health politics

Canadian Health Coalition

On November 1, 2012, CHUO 89.1 FM (Ottawa) The Train's Denis Rancourt interviewed Mike McBane from the Canadian Health Coalition, about the politics of medicare. An in-depth discussion about all aspects of health care, private and public, with some riveting critique...

October 25, 2012 show: Co-hosts Joshua Blakeney and Denis Rancourt discuss things again, including a recent IPC Order

On October 25, 2012, CHUO 89.1 FM (Ottawa, Canada) The Train's co-hosts Joshua Blakeney and Denis Rancourt discussed current events and an Information and Privacy Commissioner's (IPC) Order against the University of Ottawa. And provide discussion about economic justice, and the asthma link between Joshua and Che Guevara. Also the Quebec student strike and much more...

October 18, 2012 show: Greg Felton on Canadian Zionism and the loss of democracy

On October 18, 2012, CHUO 89.1 FM (Ottawa) The Train's Denis Rancourt interviewed author and political activist Greg Felton. Greg is the author of "The Host and the Parasite". The interview covered highly controversial material about Zionism and Zionist influence in Canada and the US.

October 11, 2012 show: US Presidential Candidate Merlin Miller third party challenge

On October 11, 2012, CHUO 89.1 FM (Ottawa) The Train's Denis Rancourt interviewed US presidential candidate, American Third Position Party (A3P), Mr. Merlin Miller. Mr. Miller is the only US presidential candidate who has recently had a personal meeting with the President of Iran Mahmoud Ahmadinejad. Miller, a former military commander, is staunchly anti-militarist for America's foreign policy and seeks a coalition of all Americans who oppose corporate and finance control of the state in favor of individual freedom and protection against globalization forces. Together, we explored criticisms leveled against the A3P, Zionism in America, mass media, and ways that the Right and the Left can cooperate against corporate and finance predation of the middle and working classes.

October 4, 2012 show: CEO Stephen Carruthers on internet industry monopolies

On October 4, 2012, CHUO 89.1 FM (Ottawa) The Train's Denis Rancourt interviewed CEO and Founder of Aeonex.ca Stephen Carruthers. One topic was the Rogers-Bell monopoly on inter-city internet connectivity. Learn about the corporate and regulatory background of your internet connection, the politics of competition.

September 13, 2012 show: John McMurtry on his ideas and academic career, also professional football history

On September 13, 2012, CHUO 89.1 FM The Train's (Ottawa) Denis Rancourt interviewed renowned Canadian academic Professor John McMurtry about his ideas, his life before academia, and some of his notable published works.

September 6, 2012 show: Denis Rancourt on Anatole French on judge Charles Hackland on Guergis v. Harper

On September 6, 2012, CHUO 89.1 FM (Ottawa) The Train's Denis Rancourt discussed the analysis of laws professor Anatole French regarding the "Guergis v. Harper" ruling of Justice Charles Hackland. Hackland dismissed a lawsuit from former Member of Parliament Guergis suing Canada's Prime Minister Stephen Harper for malfeasance in public office.


Background article:
An analysis of the Hackland ruling in Guergis v. Novak et al. by Professor Anatole French
More background:
Anatole France on Wikipedia

August 30, 2012 show: Monira Kayhan on Hijab and racial profiling

On August 30, 2012, CHUO 89.1 FM The Train's Denis Rancourt interviewed Ms. Monira Kayhan live in studio, on the meaning of Hijab, on her activism and education to police about Islam, and on her experiences with racial profiling in Ottawa.

September 20, 2012 show: Introducing Train co-Producer at large Joshua Blakeney, and discussion on Iran

September 20, 2012, was the first in the new Train with co-Producer at large Joshua Blakeney, CHUO 89.1 FM in Ottawa, Canada. Joshua Blakeney and Denis Rancourt discussed war, Iran, Israel, Canadian Harper policy, ...


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August 23, 2012 show: Dr. Paul Craig Roberts on the economic history of Reaganomics and up to Globalization

On August 23, 2012, CHUO 89.1 FM (Ottawa, Canada) The Train's Denis Rancourt interviewed Dr. Paul Craig Roberts on his work and politics. Dr. Roberts is a renowned former US senior civil servant who was one of the original architects of "Reaganomics". The discussion included an informed criticism of globalization and its mechanisms.

August 16, 2012 show: Terry Stavnyck on the judicial ruling in the criminal case against him

On August 16, 2012, CHUO 89.1 FM (Ottawa) The Train's Denis Rancourt interviewed Ottawa artist and recent criminal charge defendant Mr. Terry Stavnyck, in studio, about the judicial ruling in the criminal assault charges against him. Mr. Stavnyck was found not guilty of assaulting a large security guard by repeatedly kicking the guard in the groin while being arrested. The Judge Heather Perkins-McVey was cautioned about reasonable apprehension of bias during the trial and this changed in-court atmosphere.

August 9, 2012 show: Denis Rancourt alone commenting the criminal court case of Terry Stavnyck

On August 9, 2012, CHUO 89.1 FM (Ottawa) The Train's Denis Rancourt took the microphone alone to comment on the recent judicial decision in the criminal court case of Ottawa resident Terry Stavnyck. Large security guards attacked the 90 lbs. multiple sclerosis patient in the Canadian Parliament building and then charged Mr. Stavnyck with the criminal charges of assault against one of them and disturbing the peace. In the end, the judge found that none of the charges against Mr. Stavnyck were tenable. But oh la la you must read the ruling...

August 2, 2012 show: Professor James Petras on Zionism in America

On August 2, 2012, CHUO 89.1 FM The Train's Denis Rancourt interviewed renowned author James Petras about his work and analysis. Topic: Zionism in America and the consequences of being critical of Israel.

July 26, 2012 show: Stephen Lendman, again without sound quality problems

On July 26, 2012, CHUO 89.1 FM (Ottawa) The Train's Denis Rancourt interviewed prize-winning journalist and author Stephen Lendman again, without the bad phone connection problems this time. The discussion just went off from where we had just left it the previous week. Stephen is a tireless justice activist and knowledgeable researcher. Fascinating exploration of dedication to exposing the crimes that surround us.

July 19, 2012 show: Prize-winning journalist and author Stephen Lendman

On July 19, 2012, CHUO 89.1 FM (Ottawa) The Train's Denis Rancourt interviewed prize-winning journalist, author, and radio host Stephen Lendman to talk about his work and justice activism. The phone connection was bad at times so we had Stephen on for a second full hour the following week also.

July 12, 2012 show: Climatologist Dr. Tim Ball on the politics and professional ethics of global warming agitation

On July 12, 2012, CHUO 89.1 FM (Ottawa) The Train's Denis Rancourt interviewed Professor Dr. Tim Ball, climatologist, about climate science and the politics of global warming. Fascinating history of the climatology profession... Dr. Ball is being sued for defamation in regard to his criticisms of other climate professionals. The lawsuits are on-going and Dr. Ball is committed to getting to the truth and justice.

July 5, 2012 show: Professor Michel Seymour on collective rights for peoples

On July 5, 2012, CHUO 89.1 FM (Ottawa) The Train's Denis Rancourt interviewed Professor Michel Seymour (Department of Philosophie, University of Montreal) about his academic research on the collective rights of groups and associations of citizens within a national state, rights beyond the simple rights of individuals.

June 28, 2012 show: Professor Robert Ivan Martin on freedom of expression in Canada

On June 28, 2012, CHUO 89.1 FM (Ottawa) The Train's Denis Rancourt interviewed Professor Robert Ivan Martin about his latest book "Free Expression in Canada", and about the state of Canadian society regarding expression, freedom, and the law.

June 21, 2012 show: Dr. Imme Gerke and Chi Tran on the ethics of pesticide use and whistleblowing in institutions

On June 21, 2012, CHUO 89.1 FM (Ottawa) The Train's Denis Rancourt interviewed Dr. Imme Gerke (Ph.D., cell biology) and civil servant Chi Tran (B.Sc., biochemistry; M.A., anthropology of whistleblowers in institutions) about the science of bio-pesticides and the ethics of pesticide use and regulations.

June 14, 2012 show: Guest host Hickey interviews Carleton U student councillor Benjamin Dias

On June 14, 2012, CHUO 89.1 FM The Train's guest host Joseph Hickey interviewed Carleton University Student Council member Benjamin Dias, about various campus issues that have put the student council in the news this last year. (Hickey's first Train hosting, Denis Rancourt on the technical controls.)

June 7, 2012 show: Syrian Girl on goepolitics and Syria

On June 7, 2012 CHUO 89.1 FM (Ottawa) The Train's Denis Rancourt interviewed Syrian Girl, Youtube commentator and independent analyst of geopolitics and Syria.

May 24, 2012 show: Conversation with Scott of KidsOnTV

On May 24, 2012, CHUO 89.1 FN (Ottawa) The Train's Denis Rancourt interviewed Scott from the queer Toronto-based theatrical-musical-activist group "Kids On TV", in a far-reaching discussion about human psychology, oppression, bullies, education, society, art...

May 17, 2012 show: Obert Madondo and his hunger strike against parleamentary bill

On May 17, 2012, CHUO 89.1 FM (Ottawa) The Train's Mireille Gervais interviewed renowned Ottawa-based hunger strike political activist Obert Madondo.

May 3, 2012 show: Critique of Children's Aid Society with Jane Scharf and special guest Sophie

On May 3, 2012, CHUO 89.1 FM (Ottawa) The Train's Denis Rancourt interviewed Jane Scharf was back with special guest and teen mother Sophie to give an update about how the state has kidnapped both of Sophie's children. This is a disturbing and on-going saga of family destruction by unaccountable institutions. . See related previously posted interview from March 10, 2011, HERE-link.

April 26, 2012 show: Joseph Hickey on his University of Ottawa Senate experience

On April 26, 2012, CHUO 89.1 FM The Train's Denis Rancourt interviewed University of Ottawa Senate member Joseph Hickey about his two consecutive yearly terms on Senate, about his Senate experience, about Senate misbehaviour, about his Senate activism from within. President Allan Rock runs a tight ship... but Senator Hickey was able to expose much of the institution's machinations. See Senator Hickey's senate blog: "A Studen's-Eye View".

April 19, 2012 show: Denis Rancourt on Mary Mother Jones, corporate mining predation, and biopsychology of hierarchy

On April 19, 2012, CHUO 89.1 FM (Ottawa) The Train's Denis Rancourt's guest did not show. So... Rancourt gave a presentation about the iconic workers' rights activist Mary Mother Jones, modern corporate mining predation, and the biospychological foundation of hierarchies in human societies.

April 12, 2012 show: Mireille Gervais interviews Monira Kayhan on racial profiling in middle class Ottawa

On April 12, 2012, CHUO 89.1 FM (Ottawa) The Train's Mireille Gervais interviewed Ottawa resident Monira Kayhan about personal experiences with racial profiling by police and others in middle class life in Canada's capital.

March 29, 2012 show: On-air chat with student and political activist Aminka Belvitt

On March 29, 2012, CHUO 89.1 FM (Ottawa) was into is second and final week in its annual funding drive. First, Denis Rancourt, alone, continued the previous week's theme of black liberation methodology, and then he was joined by student and political activist Aminka Belvitt, who ran into the studio after a hard day's work.

April 5, 2012 show: Denis Rancourt on the biography of Malcolm X

On April 5, 2012, CHUO 89.1 FM's Denis Rancourt discussed the biography of Malcolm X. It's the fault of a prominent guest who cancelled his appearance but it led to an analysis of what X said about himself and what others said about him.

March 22, 2012 show: Denis Rancourt on Malcolm X's liberation ideas, again

On March 22, 2012 CHUO 89.1 FM The Train's Denis Rancourt went it alone to play vintage youtube speeches of Malcolm X and to discuss X's liberation ideas. It was also week one of CHUO's annual funding drive.

May 10, 2012 show: Joshua Blakeney on his journalism and research in current geopolitics

On May 10, 2012, CHUO 89.1 FM (Ottawa) The Train's Denis Rancourt interviewed independent and PressTV journalist and graduate student Joshua Blakeney on his work and research in Canadian public policy and current geopolitics.

May 31, 2012 show: William Charney on the epidemic in medical errors in Canada

On May 31, 2012, CHUO 89.1 FM The Train's Denis Rancourt interviewed public health organizer and activist of 30 years William Charney, by phone from his Canadian tour, about the epidemic in medical errors in Canada.

William Charney is a leading expert who has edited ten books on these topics.

"Factory medicine" gives "occupational health" a whole new meaning...! Health care as a nightmare...



Interviewer's related article:
Is establishment medicine an injurious scam?

Ehab Lotayef on the Tahrir, the Freedom Flotilla, Israel, Gaza, Palestine...

On March 15, 2012, CHUO 89.1 FM (Ottawa) Denis Rancourt's interviewed Ehab Lotayef about Canada's Freedom Flotilla vessel the Tahrir (LINK) which was confiscated by Israel in international waters. The interview includes Ehab's description of his treatment as a prisoner in Israel. [Background article HERE.]

March 28, 2012 Ottawa event:
Firsthand account of Capture at Sea of the Canadian Boat to Gaza

Dr. Denis Rancourt goes it alone critiquing science and science popular education propaganda

On March 8, 2012, CHUO 89.1 FM (Ottawa) The Train's Host and producer Denis Rancourt went it alone critiquing establishment science and establishment promotion of establishment science as portrayed in YouTube videos...

Socialism v. Anarchism discussion with Dr. Susan Rosenthal

On March 1, 2012, CHUO 89.1 FM (Ottawa) The Train's Denis Rancourt interviewed author and MD psychotherapist Dr. Susan Rosenthal in a "debate" about socialism versus anarchism.

Please add your contributions to this discussion and your critiques as comments to this post.

Coalition for a Carleton Sexual Assault Centre

On February 23, 2012, CHUO 89.1 FM (Ottawa) The Train's co-host Mireille Gervais interviewed Heather and Jess, two members of the Coalition for a Carleton Sexual Assault Centre, live in-studio.

The Coalition wants a student run service for students funded by the university administration. The university administration wants control. The usual admin preoccupation with image over substance has caused the administration of "feminist" president Rosane Runte to bar the Coalition and to refuse to refer students to the free service.

Chad Wells and Chris Carter interviewed about Canada Court Watch

On February 16, 2012, CHUO 89.1 FM (Ottawa) The Train's Denis Rancourt interviewed Chad Wells and Chris Carter, both of Canada Court Watch, about court justice, the Children's Aid Society, and the benefits of self-representation before the courts.

Resource web sites:

• Canada Court Watch
• Fix CAS
• Foster Care Council of Canada

David French on patents and public policy

On February 9, 2012, CHUO 89.1 FM (Ottawa) The Train's Denis Rancourt interviewed patent lawyer and expert David French on patents and society.

Just because you can does not mean you should... get a patent. The patent system may not be of net benefit to society... The majority of patents are vanity patents, some are for marketing use, and a few are gold mines for the patent holder. Demand on a product with unique supplier raises prices far beyond competitive prices.

SAC Director and La Rotonde Editor in Chief on campus developments, administrative misbehaviours

On February 2, 2012, CHUO 89.1 FM (Ottawa) The Train's Denis Rancourt interviewed University of Ottawa student union staff Director of the Student Appeal Centre Mireille Gervais and La Rotonde Editor in Chief Anais Elboujdaini on University of Ottawa campus developments regarding some of the university administration's various misbehaviours.

Main topics were:

• Three medical doctors dismissed by the Faculty of Medicine
• President Allan Rock refusing to meet with student media, questionable behaviour

Readings and thoughts about Malcolm X

On January 26, 2012, CHUO 89.1 FM (Ottawa) The Train's Denis Rancourt "interviewed" Malcolm X via the man's autobiography, and other topics in an hour of solo radio.

Malcolm X early on developed two explicit commitments that largely defined his public life:

(1) While in jail he decided to commit himself to telling the white man to the white man's face what the white man is really like.

(2) Out of jail while recruiting for the temple he started telling his black brothers that for too long the black man was paralyzed by fear of the white man and to urge them to find the greater dignity and humanity to defend themselves.

Atiya Hussain and Shelley Welchner on home schooling, with Mireille Gervais

On January 19, 2012, CHUO 89.1 FM The Train's Mireille Gervais interviewed Ottawa-based home schooling parents Atiya Hussain and Shelley Welchner about the home schooling movement and about their families' experiences with home schooling and re-integration into state schooling.

Key resources are:

Home Based Learning Network

The Ontario Federation of Teaching Parents

Unfortunately, the sound recording experienced technical difficulties and is not usable.

Bernard Desgagné on media responsibility and Canadian warmongering

On January 12, 2012, CHUO 89.1 FM (Ottawa) The Train's Denis Rancourt interviewed Bernard Desgagné, French-language independent researcher and journalist extraordinaire.

The themes included Québec separatism, Canadian waring and war crimes, the absence of critical mainstream journalism, Libya, Ivory Coast, Syria, Congo... Just trying to restore some balance against the mainstream establishment media.

John Carroll as the artist -- Everybody Smokes in Hell

On January 5, 2012, CHUO 89.1 FM (Ottawa) The Train's Denis Rancourt interviewed Ottawa musician and song writer John Carroll about his latest CD "Everybody Smokes in Hell" with The Epic Proportions band.

John's promoter and support teem Tiah was in studio with their three year old child Henry, who decide to play animal zoo in the lobby instead.

A low key intimate interview explored John as the artist, perspective, motivation, family, inspiration and, well, the harsh side of life...

"Don't be too quick to condemn your vice."

John was a main figure in the GSAED graduate student pub on campus back in 2004 or so where he met Tiah. He has been in residency at the renown Cafe Lafayette "The Laff" every Wednesday night since 2004. Catch up with him there, and with his ambiance style and amazing talking blues.

[NOTE: He had a problem with the recording of this Train interview! If a listener has a recording, please contact us: chuotrain@gmail.com.]