Former MP Deborah Grey talked with Joseph Planta about her politics and her career in it, which is the subject of her new memoir, Never Retreat, Never Explain, Never Apologize: My Life, My Politics (Key Porter, 2004).
Legendary author and journalist, not to mention the fascinating, Peter C. Newman talked with Joseph Planta about his new memoir, Here Be Dragons: Telling Tales of People, Passion and Power (McClelland and Stewart, $42.99 CDN).
The Hon. Sheila Copps, en route to give a speech in Kitchener, talked with Joseph Planta about her new book, Worth Fighting For (McClelland and Stewart, 2004), as well as the ouster of Carolyn Parrish from the Liberal caucus, and the current Prime Minister, Paul Martin.
Otto Langer, Director of the Marine Conservation Program at the David Suzuki Foundation is a former Department of Fisheries and Oceans biologist and a contributor to a new book, A Stain Upon the Sea (Harbour, 2004), a strident and robust case against salmon farming. He talked with Joseph Planta about the book, and gave an informative overview of the industry and its perils.
Bill Millerd, famed director and Artistic Managing Director of the Arts Club Theatre Company talked with Joseph Planta about their latest production at the Stanley Theatre in Vancouver, Funny Girl.
Federal New Democratic Party leader Jack Layton, and the MP for Toronto-Danforth talked with Joseph Planta about being a Member of Parliament, the NDP’s role in Canada’s minority government, as well as why he’s opposed to the “weaponisation of space.”
THECOMMENTARY’s Marlon Richmond came on the line LIVE with Joseph Planta, providing play-by-play Tuesday night, recapping the election and telling it like it is live . . .
Tuesday afternoon, Warren Kinsella, former Liberal Party strategist, as well as aide to former prime minister Jean Chrétien was on the line to discuss his thoughts about the campaign. The acclaimed dean of Canada’s blog nation also discussed the state of his party and Canadian political affairs.
Dr. Richard E. Foglesong, a professor of Political Science at Rollins College in Florida, gave an overview of what to expect after Tuesday’s vote.
Political commentator and the host of The Rachel Marsden Show, Rachel Marsden previewed Tuesday’s Presidential election with Joseph Planta.
Ray Argyle has observed many political campaigns as a journalist or consultant; and has written a new book, Turning Points: The Campaigns that Changed Canada 2004 and Before (White Knight, 2004), where he examines 15 pivitol elections that have been of great consequence to the country. He spoke with Joseph Planta about his book, and discussed the bold prescriptions he has for Canada in the 21st century, including the designation of a co-capital in Calgary.
Broadcaster and author, not to mention former politician and former lawyer, Rafe Mair talked with Joseph Planta about his new book, Rafe: A Memoir (Harbour, 2004), as well as his career in politics and broadcasting.
The legendary Dal Richards spoke with Joseph Planta about his music, his career, and his hometown, Vancouver.
Former Vancouver alderman and provincial cabinet minister Darlene Marzari tells Joseph Planta why she’s voting ‘yes’ in the upcoming plebiscite on whether councillors should be elected in a ward system.
Vancouver City Councillor Sam Sullivan tells Joseph Planta why he’s voting ‘no’ in the upcoming plebiscite on whether councillors should be elected in a ward system.