Best Propos Podcasts (2024)

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Celina Yellowbird à propos du film Singing Back The Buffalo 13:23

4h ago13:23

13:23

An interview with Celina Yellowbird an Indigenous researcher who contributed to the film Singing Back the Buffalo which is launching across Canada this weekend with support from Cinema Politica and is opening tonight at La Cinémathèque québécoise.Une entrevue avec Celina Yellowbird, chercheuse autochtone qui a contribué au film Singing Back the Buf…

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Vancouver voices for housing justice, 08/2024, for CiTR, a report by Stefan Christoff 20:00

7h ago20:00

20:00

This is a report based on recordings that I did at Spartacus books in Vancouver surrounding a gathering focused on building connections between housing justice activists in Montreal and Vancouver. Airing on Wednesday, Sept. 18 at 10am Pacific time at https://www.citr.caThis gathering builds on my involvement in a report titled "From Crisis toConsen…

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Monk Forever sorozat - Straight, No Chaser 1:00:03

16h ago1:00:03

1:00:03

Tracklista: Thelonious Monk Straight, No Chaser című kompozíciója sok változatbanBy Tilos Rádió

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Sarah El Miniawy mix for Radio AlHara, راديو الحارة 1:02:36

2h ago1:02:36

1:02:36

A beautiful music selection by Sarah El Miniawy of the awesome Simsara music created for Radio AlHara - راديو الحارةThe accompanying photo is shared by Sarah who writes:“Listening room in Arabic, taken at the basilica turned public library in Oran, Algeria.”Live now radioalhara.net Sept. 15, 2024.By Free City Radio

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232, John Tarleton speaks on The Indypendent newspaper project in NYC 30:00

3d ago30:00

30:00

On this edition of Free City Radio we hear from John Tarleton, the editor of The Indypendent. On this program we hear about the critical importance of holding independent media space within the context of a media landscape in New York City that is hostile to Palestinian life. Read the latest articles and reports from The Indypendent here: https://i…

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Monk Forever sorozat - 'Round About Midnight 1:00:05

8d ago1:00:05

1:00:05

Tracklista: Variációk Thelonious Monk 'Round About Midnight című szerzeményéreBy Tilos Rádió

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Journalist Arun Gupta shares NY context on Gaza solidarity encampment at Columbia University 1:00:00

4d ago1:00:00

1:00:00

I always appreciate the work that Arun Gupta does to both cover and share context to social activism in NYC and beyond. I spoke with Arun about the Gaza solidarity encampment at Columbia University and how the action took place in a wider context of both the Palestine solidarity movement, but also a history of actions within public facing spaces in…

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231, CERRUCHA on collective Feminist art projects in Mexico 30:00

5d ago30:00

30:00

On this edition of Free City Radio we visit the work and organizing of artist / activist CERRUCHA, based in Mexico City. On this program CERRUCHA speaks about multiple initiatives, including ongoing collective Feminist arts community projects organized through the platform / project DISIDENTA, information here: https://disidenta.comAccompanying mus…

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Voices for Palestine - Global solidarity 4:00:00

6d ago4:00:00

4:00:00

Voices for Palestine - Global solidaritySept. 7, 2024This 4 hour collective community broadcast weaves sounds from protests to support freedom in Palestine from all around the world. Including voices of artists and activists who are joining the frontlines of expressing their solidarity with the people of Gaza. In this broadcast we hear a set of int…

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Art in Action interview - Filmmaker Konrad Aderer on Enemy Alien 30:00

7d ago30:00

30:00

On this edition of Art in Action we feature a conversation with filmmaker Konrad Aderer speaking on the post 9/11 film "Enemy Alien." This film documents and tells the story of Farouk Abdel-Muhti, a Palestinian activist who was detained by US authorities in the years after 9/11 in New York City. As Farouk advocated for his release from behind the b…

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Monk - Kaleidoscope Mix 1:00:01

10d ago1:00:01

1:00:01

Comositions: Thelonious Monk, feat.: James Carter, Theodosíí Spassov, Peter Fuglsang, Henrik Gunde, Kaspar Vadsholt & Jeppe Gram, Thelonious Monk, Charlie Rouse, Scott Hamilton & Jesper Thilo, Anthony Braxton, Alexander von Sclippenbach Trio, etc...By Tilos Rádió

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Cultural workers for Palestine - Sarathy Korwar 30:00

11d ago30:00

30:00

On this edition of Cultural workers for Palestine we hear from percussionist and composer Sarathy Korwar speaking from London. Learn more about Sarathy's excellent music here:https://www.sarathykorwar.comThis interview series hosted by Stefan Christoff airs on the first Monday of each month on Radio AlHara at 5:30pm, Palestine time, 10:30am eastern…

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230, Author Max Haiven on palm oil, prisoners and capitalism today 30:00

17d ago30:00

30:00

Capitalism’s sacrifice of humanity:An interview series produced for broadcast on Free City Radio by Stefan Christoff in consultation and collaboration with Max Haiven, for broadcast on Free City Radio.This program is the second in a series of 3 interviews that aim to examine contemporary capitalism as dependent on economic models that necessitate l…

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Una entrevista sobre la Organización Popular Francisco Villa De Izquierda Independiente (OPFVII) 1:00:00

14d ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Esta es una entrevista sobre la Organización Popular Francisco Villa De Izquierda Independiente (OPFVII) con un coordinador del proyecto, Gerardo Meza. Gracias a Jaime por ayudar a organizar y también traducir. Soy Stefan Christoff y estoy compartiendo esta entrevista en Radio Nopal.This is an interview about Organización Popular Francisco Villa De…

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Monk Inspirations 2. 1:00:00

17d ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Tracklista: 02. Thelonious Monk - Locomotive (kezdődött: 00:04:15) 03. Anthony Braxton|Billy Osborne|Buell Neidlinger|Mal Waldron - Four In One (kezdődött: 00:17:15) 04. Thelonious Monk - Lulu's Back In Town (Album Version) (kezdődött: 00:26:56) 05. Jamaaladeen Tacuma/Wolfgang Puschnig/Burhan Ocal - Well, You Needn't (kezdődött: 00:36:36) 06. Alexa…

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Launette + Spirodon 08/2024 mix for Radio Alhara راديو الحارة 1:00:00

19d ago1:00:00

1:00:00

A joint mix with Launette for Radio AlHara, airing on Sunday, July 28 at 11am eastern time, 6pm in Bethlehem, Palestine. Launette selected the first 4 beautiful tracks on this mix, learn more about Launette's creative selections and programming for NTS here:https://launette.co.ukhttps://www.nts.live/shows/launetteThe accompanying photo is by Feike …

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229, Author Keren Wang on "An Atlas of Ritual Sacrifice in Late-Capitalism" 30:00

19d ago30:00

30:00

Capitalism’s sacrifice of humanity:An interview series produced for broadcast on Free City Radio by Stefan Christoff in consultation and collaboration with Max Haiven, for broadcast on Free City Radio.This program is the second in a series of 3 interviews that aim to examine contemporary capitalism as dependent on economic models that necessitate l…

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Monk Inspirations 1. 1:00:02

27d ago1:00:02

1:00:02

Tracklista: 01. Thelonious Monk - We See (kezdődött: 00:03:44) 02. Anthony Braxton|Billy Osborne|Buell Neidlinger|Mal Waldron - Skippy (kezdődött: 00:22:28) 03. Don Pullen - In Walked Bud (kezdődött: 00:29:08) 04. Thelonious Monk - Locomotive (kezdődött: 00:34:48) 05. Eddie Gomez - Evidence (kezdődött: 00:41:28) 06. Tim Warfield - Off Minor II (kez…

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Ousmane Ag Mossa, le chanteur de Tamikrest, en conversation avec Stefan Christoff 30:00

29d ago30:00

30:00

Ousmane Ag Mossa, le chanteur de Tamikrest, en conversation avec Stefan Christoff. Broadcast on Radio AlHara, August 19, 2024, à 15h en Palestine, 8h, heure de l'Est, en direct sur radioalhara.netInfo on / sur Tamikrest here: https://www.tamikrest.netMerci, Tsvetan Tsvetanov of Alarma Punk Jazz in Sofia.…

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Inner Lands mix - Spirodon 18/08/2024 1:00:00

26d ago1:00:00

1:00:00

A mix featuring the album Inner Lands airing on Radio AlHara in Palestine on August 18 2024 at 5pm eastern time / 12 midnight Palestine time, thank you for listening. This mix is a feature on a recent album that I made which you can find linked below, out on Samizdat Records:https://samizdatrecords.bandcamp.com/album/inner-landsTrack listing (Artis…

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228, Activist scholar Nick Partyka, on capitalism’s sacrifice of humanity 30:00

26d ago30:00

30:00

Capitalism’s sacrifice of humanity:An interview series produced for broadcast on Free City Radio by Stefan Christoff in consultation and collaboration with Max Haiven, for broadcast on Free City Radio.This program is the first in a series of 3 interviews that aim to examine contemporary capitalism as dependent on economic models that necessitate la…

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Art in Action, راديو الحارة (Live at Casa do Comum, Lisbon) 1:00:00

29d ago1:00:00

1:00:00

A live recording of excerpts from the Art in Action broadcast that was live on Radio AlHara from Casa do comum (https://www.casadocomum.org) in Lisbon, Portugal , airing on Thursday, July 11, 2024.I moderated this panel and organized it in collaboration with art curator Jule Kurbjeweit who is based in Lisbon. We hear reflections from:Palestinian ar…

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Spirodon mix featuring Alejandro Saravia, 08/2024 1:00:00

29d ago1:00:00

1:00:00

This mix by Stefan Christoff features poetry by Alejandro Saravia, created for broadcast on community and arts radio projects, AM / FM and online. Below is the track outline, artist name, then track name. The accompanying photo was taken during a street postering session with artist Lily Schwarzbaum.Broadcast on Thursday, August 15 at 8am on CJLO 1…

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Interview with legal scholar Michael Lynk on relationship between intl law and social movements 29:59

30d ago29:59

29:59

This interview with the former UN Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Palestinian territories occupied since 1967 addresses the important question of how to begin to think about international law and social movements. Michael speaks about the process in relation to the Israeli state and military takes place at the ICJ and ICC…

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Cultural workers for Palestine - Zeerak Ahmed (Slowspin) 30:00

1M ago30:00

30:00

On this edition of Cultural Workers for Palestine we hear from independent cultural force, improvisor, sound artist and vocalist Zeerak Ahmed (Slowspin). This interview was recorded with Zeerak speaking from Brooklyn, NY and gives some context to the music of Slowspin while also giving cultural context of understanding the non western roots of impr…

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Reporter Justin Salhani shares key missing context to western coverage on Yemen today 30:00

1M ago30:00

30:00

In this interview with reporter Justin Salhani we get some background context and information around the political, cultural and social context as to why there is militant support for Palestine in Yemen. Justin also contextualizes recent events within the long standing ties between people in Yemen and Palestine that exist at a grassroots level. I w…

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Bill Evans Forever! 59:19

1M ago59:19

59:19

Tracklista: 01. Bill Evans Trio - Come Rain or Come Shine (kezdődött: 00:02:10) 02. Bill Evans Trio - Autumn Leaves (kezdődött: 00:03:33) 03. Bill Evans - How Deep Is The Ocean (kezdődött: 00:08:13) 04. Bill Evans - Waltz for Debby, Pt. 2 (Remastered) (kezdődött: 00:11:33) 05. Dave Pike - In a Sentimental Mood (kezdődött: 00:18:13) 06. Bill Evans -…

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Who was Lafayette? 29:07

1M ago29:07

29:07

In 1824, Lafayette embarked on a farewell tour to the U.S. where he was received as the Guest of the Nation. To mark the bicentennial of this tour, he will be the star of several celebrations in New York in August 2024. Learn more about his fascinating life with American historian Mark Schneider on our podcast, A Propos: France and New York in conv…

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Journalist Nada Bakri on the context to the Israeli state's bombings in Lebanon 30:00

1M ago30:00

30:00

In this interview Nada Bakri speaks about the horrifying impacts of the Israeli state's context to the bombing campaign. I thought that it would be important to highlight a meaningful and involved journalistic perspective on the recent and ongoing bombings in Lebanon in the context of the all out attack on Gaza. This interview was recorded for broa…

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227, Climate justice activist on direct actions against private jets in Belgium 30:00

1M ago30:00

30:00

On this edition of Free city Radio we hear from climate justice activist Ruth-Marie Henckes from the Brussels based organization Code-Rouge. This organization has organized a series of actions calling for the closure of small private airports that largely service private jets. The actions underline the growing number of private jets in the Western …

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Interview with Narcy, August 2024 30:00

1M ago30:00

30:00

An interview with Yassin AlSalman (Narcy) recorded for Radio AlHara in Palestine in the lead-up to Yassin's upcoming album. In this interview we hear Narcy reflecting on the upcoming album, speaking out for Palestine today in a context of shifting cultural landscapes. Also we hear reflections on Yassin's work as an educator. This interview broadcas…

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Monk Forever! Inspirations 3. 58:55

1M ago58:55

58:55

Tracklista: Thelonious Monk sorozat első része. Hogy ki mindenki játszik Monk darabokat és hogyan. 03. Thelonious Monk - Blue Bolivar Blues (kezdődött: 00:00:43) 04. Eddie Gomez - Prelude (kezdődött: 00:06:43) 05. Various Artists - Brilliant Corners (kezdődött: 00:08:03) 06. Thelonious Monk - Between the Devil and the Deep Blue Sea (kezdődött: 00:1…

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226, Quebec's colonial and authoritarian past underlined by unmarked mass graves 30:00

1M ago30:00

30:00

On this edition of Free City Radio we hear from researcher and activist Philippe Blouin, co-author of the important book "The Mohawk Warrior Society: A Handbook on Sovereignty and Survival." This interview specifically speaks about Philippe's efforts in support of the Mohawk Mothers to block a major construction site at the former location of the M…

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Daniel Carter + Spirodon - 08/2024 Mix For Radio Alhara راديو الحارة 1:00:00

1M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

This mix builds on a collaboration with multi-instrumentalist Daniel Carter. The first section of the mix is the duet album that I recorded with Daniel in winter 2023 in Brooklyn. The additional tracks speak to various sonic worlds that inspired energies at the recording session. The accompanying artwork is by Guillaume Vallée. This mix broadcast o…

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Art in Action interview - Amsterdam based artist and cultural worker Zea of The Ex 30:00

1M ago30:00

30:00

This edition features a conversation with musician and cultural worker Zea, Arnold de Boer, who is the singer of the legendary post-punk collective, The Ex. In this interview Zea speaks about recent projects, including solo and collaborative releases. Also we hear about the history of independent music in Amsterdam as it relates to ongoing struggle…

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A Propos de Paris 1:00:22

2M ago1:00:22

1:00:22

Tracklista: 02. Helen Merrill - I Love Paris (kezdődött: 00:08:19) 03. Archie Shepp Quartet - Putite Fleur (kezdődött: 00:09:59) 04. Abbey Lincoln - Avec Le Temps (kezdődött: 00:19:00) 05. Stephane Grappelli - Greensleeves (kezdődött: 00:24:20) 06. The Tiger Lillies - La Vie En Rose (kezdődött: 00:26:00) 07. Helen Merrill - As Time Goes By (kezdődö…

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225, Colonial realities to carbon offset schemes in Africa today 30:00

2M ago30:00

30:00

Listen to an interview with Eve Devillers, a researcher at the Oakland Institute, who speaks about a recent report that outlines the contemporary colonial nature of mass carbon offset schemes in Africa today. The report, recently out, entitled "Green Colonialism 2.0: Tree Plantations and Carbon Offsets in Africa," is live here:https://www.oaklandin…

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Mark Molnar + Spirodon 07/2024 mix for Radio Alhara راديو الحارة 1:00:00

2M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

A joint mix for Radio AlHara worked on with Mark Molnar. Photo taken by Stefan in Lisbon. Tracks(Artist name / track name)01. Vladimír Václavek, Iva Bittová - Vzpomínka02. DIAN - stai (via Anterior Insula)03. Selvhenter - Connoisseur04. Ryoko Akama - Sotto05. Tetuzi Akiyama - It Shall Be Not Your Tremble06. Budapest Blacklights - Radiant Waves07. N…

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Aisha Mershani on La La Lil Jidar project, visualizing Palestinian anti Apartheid wall protests 30:00

2M ago30:00

30:00

Listen to a conversation with Aisha Mershani about the La La Lil Jidar project documenting Palestinian protests against the Apartheid wall. This project has documented for 20 years the grassroots protest movement in the West Bank of Palestine against the Israeli state imposed state constructed wall that directly has annexed significant parts of Pal…

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Matthew Herbert - Post-swing Mix 1:00:07

2M ago1:00:07

1:00:07

Tracklista: 01. The Matthew Herbert Big Band - Everything's Changed (kezdődött: 00:01:31) 02. Herbert - Foreign Bodies (kezdődött: 00:06:11) 03. Herbert - Those Feelings (kezdődött: 00:11:32) 04. The Matthew Herbert Big Band - Turning Pages (kezdődött: 00:15:52) 05. The Matthew Herbert Big Band - The Story (kezdődött: 00:22:52) 06. Herbert - Movie …

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224, Activist historian Bill Weinberg on the activist history of NY's lower east side 30:00

2M ago30:00

30:00

On this edition of Free City Radio we hear from activist historian Bill Weinberg who speaks about a project to hold weekly walking tours at the Museum of Reclaimed Urban Space (MoRUS) in the East Village, NY. Bill speaks about the radical history of claiming urban space collectively against all odds and the construction of collective squats and com…

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Women in Sports: Insights of an Olympic Champion 33:02

2M ago33:02

33:02

Gail Marquis is a professional basketball player, an Olympic Silver Medalist from New York, Queens, and a great friend of France. She has reached the legendary status of a Basketball Hall of Famer. She is also a pioneer – she was a part of the first women’s team to ever play in the Madison Square Garden stadium. She joined us on our podcast, A prop…

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Interview with Hossam el-Hamalawy on Gaza and activism in Egypt today 30:00

2M ago30:00

30:00

In this interview Egyptian writer, photographer, activist and author Hossam el-Hamalawy speaks about the ways that Egyptian social movements and organizing is impacted by the struggle for freedom in Palestine. Hossam speaks about how the current Egyptian government of Abdel Fattah el-Sisi has played a critical role in both suppressing dissent of so…

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Voices for housing justice, OBORO centre, April 2024, Montreal 1:00:00

2M ago1:00:00

1:00:00

Listen to a community panel discussion that took place in April 2024 at OBORO centre on the housing crisis in Montreal and the ways that the creative voice and arts is being worked into community organizing to address the crisis. The live panel was hosted and recorded by Stefan Christoff for community radio broadcast. The first broadcast is Wednesd…

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Charles Mingus meets Sigmind Freud's Family 1:00:05

2M ago1:00:05

1:00:05

Tracklista: 02. Charles Mingus - Moanin' (kezdődött: 00:04:24) 03. Charles Mingus - Original Fables of Faubus (kezdődött: 00:12:25) 04. Charles Mingus - Nostalgia in Times Square (kezdődött: 00:20:25) 05. Charles Mingus - Wham Bam Thank You Ma'am (kezdődött: 00:30:26) 06. Charles Mingus - Devil Woman (kezdődött: 00:35:05) 07. Charles Mingus - All T…

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223, The Sustainability Class: How to Take Back Our Future from Lifestyle Environmentalists 30:00

2M ago30:00

30:00

Listen to an interview about "The Sustainability Class: How to Take Back Our Future from Lifestyle Environmentalists" a book by Vijay Kolinjivadi and Aaron Vansintjan that will be out later this year. The book is described this way:"An original argument that environmental sustainability has been co-opted by the urban elite, along with examples from…

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Across the Universe for Palestine 4:00:00

2M ago4:00:00

4:00:00

ACROSS THE UNIVERSE FOR PALESTINERadio AlHara broadcast, July 13, 2024Live 3-7pm (Palestine time) / 8h-12h eastern timeAccompanying graphic is by Valantina Gonzo.This broadcast focuses on voices from spaces of solidarity organizing to support Palestine, from the People's Conference for Palestine that took place in May 2024 in Detroit, to the Al Sou…

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Interview on CKUW 95.9 FM (Winnipeg) with Stefan Christoff on community radio 25:26

2M ago25:26

25:26

Listen to an interview with Stefan Christoff live on CKUW 95.9 FM as broadcast directly. This interview was recorded in the context of the 2023 funding drive for CKUW and Stefan speaks about the critical importance of community radio in a growingly restrictive press environment. The accompanying sketch is by Stefan. For more information on CKUW vis…

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Ivo Perelman - Free Mix 1:00:04

2M ago1:00:04

1:00:04

Tracklista: 02. Ivo Perelman - Part Four (kezdődött: 00:01:36) 03. Ivo Perelman/Nate Wooley/Gerald Cleaver - Part 4 (kezdődött: 00:17:59) 04. Ivo Perelman, Matthew Shipp - Part 3 | 2/3 (kezdődött: 00:46:00) 05. Ivo Perelman - Shamanism (kezdődött: 00:53:20)By Tilos Rádió

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222, Stoyo Tetevenski shares reflections on activism today in Bulgaria 30:00

2M ago30:00

30:00

On this edition of Free City Radio we hear from activist Stoyo Stevenski in Sofia, Bulgaria. Stoyo shares some reflections on social justice organizing today in the Bulgarian context. I felt that it is important to highlight a voice from the eastern edge of the EU in the context of all the conversations internationally happening around the future o…

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