The CJSR Edition

On this episode, Grant MacEwan Communications Professor Roberta Laurie talks about her research around Ethical Oil, a phrase popularized by polarizing lobbyist Ezra Levant in his eponymous book published in 2010. Then, a conversation with Charlene Bearhead, National Coordinator of Project of Heart, and Raymond Yakeleya, filmmaker and residential school survivor, about the historical context of Canadian residential schools.

A recent study published by the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives, Edmonton was ranked the worst place to be a woman in Canada. The worst! To find out why, we called up the author of the study, Kate McInturff, the author of the study, to find out what makes our fair city such an atrocious place for the fairer sex?

Today’s episode features a personal interview with David Barsamian, the creator, producer and host of Alternative Radio. Barsamian is one of the America’s most beloved journalists and we speak to him about the modern American media landscape, what inspired his initial foray into radioland, and the most difficult interview of his life.

Also in this episode, a short feature about a recent study that named Edmonton the worst place to be a woman in Canada. We talk to researcher Kate McInturff, the author of the study, to find out what makes us such an atrocious place for the fairer sex. 

Established on June 1, 2008, the goals of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission include documenting and promoting the extent and impact of residential school experiences. Their final national event took place in Edmonton from March 27-30. This episode of the CJSR Edition contains excerpts from this event.

On March 27 – 30, the Truth and Reconciliation concluded its journey with its final national event here in Edmonton. However, the process of reconciling our history as Albertans is ongoing.

On this week’s episode of the CJSR Edition, three radio stories about people attempting to wrap their heads around the complex problem of homelessness, and then doing their part, in both large and small ways, to help find a solution to Canada’s homelessness problem.

For 5 nights, March 9 – 13, 7 business students spent their nights outside, forgoing shelter, and omitting luxuries from their lives like cell phones, while still attending class, to raise awareness about youth homelessness and to raise money for YESS – Youth Empowerment and Support Services, a city organization that provides shelter for youth on the streets.

Their highly successful campaign raised over $55,000 for YESS, and got us thinking about what makes some fundraising campaigns successful, and why people are compelled to give. Join us as we delve into the science behind giving!

A few weeks ago CJSR producer Karen Fraser spent a weekend in Edmonton’s inner city, at the drop-in centres, and on the streets to experience what life is like living on the streets. This is the audio diary of her experience.

Space has become part of our everyday conversation and the barriers to entry for studying and exploring space are quickly dissolving. In fact, a group of students at the University of Alberta – or AlbertaSat – are on a mission to design, manufacture and launch a small satellite made of items found off the shelves of your local hardware store.

On this week’s episode of the CJSR Edition, John DeMont spoke about how his study of dying jobs lead him to a better understanding of our collective history and national identity. But what about the people whose jobs are on the chopping block?