Jon Elmer from Palestine, Amy Goodman from Salt Spring Island

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Gorilla Radio

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Length: 0:59:39
Uploaded: 5 May, 2011

Recording Date: 2 May, 2011
Recording Location: CFUV Victoria BC
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Language: English
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Program Title: Gorilla Radio with Chris Cook, Jon Elmer, Amy Goodman, Janine Bandcroft May 2, 2011
Description: This week: Jon Elmer is a Canadian freelance journalist who lives in, and reports from Occupied Palestine. He has, over the nearly last decade contributed dozens of reports to this program in an effort to bring a greater understanding of the issues in Palestine to Canadians, and has filed innumerable reports to the InterPress Service, al Jazeera, and other international news services, as well as hosting his own site, JonElmer.com. Jon Elmer in the first half. And; over the weekend, famed Democracy Now journalist, Amy Goodman paid a visit to the Salt Spring Forum just across the water from Victoria on Salt Spring Island. She spoke at length to a packed house, detailing her experiences last year at Canada's border, and a host of other issues of both current and personal affairs. Amy Goodman at the Salt Spring Forum in the second half. And; Victoria Street Newz publisher and CFUV broadcaster, Janine Bandcroft will join us at the break to bring us news from Victoria's streets and beyond. But first; Jon Elmer and keeping a media light on Palestine in turbulent times. Chris Cook hosts Gorilla Radio, airing live every Monday, 5-6pm Pacific Time. In Victoria at 101.9FM, 104.3 cable, and on the internet at: http://cfuv.uvic.ca. He also serves as a contributing editor to the web news site, http://www.pacificfreepress.com. Check out the GR blog at: http://GorillaRadioBlog.blogspot.com

Host(s): Chris Cook
Featured Speakers/Guests: Jon Elmer, Janine Bandcroft, Amy Goodman

Credits: Chris Cook, producer

Comments: Chris Cook also manages pacificfreepress.com and can be reached at lex@highspeedplus.com.