You hear the news every day, but do you really believe it is the complete story anymore? Does the news anger you? Chris Bohn is frustrated by not hearing the full story, leaving out critical facts, and missing the bigger picture. In these episodes, Chris will enlighten you to things you aren’t hearing in the news and discuss why things matter. Questions, comments, feedback? TruthBeyondTheNews@gmail.com
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Dedicated to social justice, the environment, community, and providing a forum for people and issues not covered in corporate and state media, Gorilla Radio airs live every Wednesday, 1pm Pacific Time. In Victoria at 101.9FM; online at: Gorilla-Radio.com
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The world has gone crazy in the name of COVID-19, but there are glimmers of hope that change is starting. In this episode, I review some of the recent ridiculous decisions and look at some of the stories that give just a bit of optimism that positive change is coming.Por Chris Bohn
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Texas has a new abortion law that went into effect September 1, 2021. It has some unique differences from other states and is being challenged in court, including an expedited case in front of the Supreme Court November 1. Mississippi has an abortion law being heard by the Supreme Court on December 1. What is this new Texas law, and should abortion…
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We live in a country that prohibits discrimination in just about every way – except now it is being mandated that employers discriminate against their employees if any decide it is not in their best interest to take a COVID-19 vaccine. Are these mandates necessary or valuable, and are they even legal? Special thanks to the near quote from George Or…
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Today is World Mental Health Day, so this episode is a personal story of how mental health issues, including the lack of resources within my state (and even surrounding states) took center stage in my family’s life for many years.Por Chris Bohn
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There is no doubt the coverage of the Gabby Petito case has been extensive, nearly wall-wall coverage at times, but why is that, and is the coverage of this case indicative of racial bias?Por Chris Bohn
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There is a tremendous push for everyone to be vaccinated with one of the Emergency Use Authorization (EUA) COVID-19 vaccines (yes, one is approved, but that’s not what is being distributed still). You constantly hear that the vaccines are “safe and effective”, but how safe are they? This episode discusses where you can find information about safety…
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Your missing out on the real facts in the news, but the Truth Beyond the News will fill in some of those gaps and provide some commentary to go with it. Episodes coming soon - so subscribe now to avoid missing the premiere!Por Chris Bohn
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May is a time for commemorations that begins with: the May Day(s), the ancient pagan ritual for Spring, and marking of Labour solidarity in Europe and America; and of course, tomorrow's Cinco de Mayo remembrance of one of Mexico's successful revolutions. But for the residents of Odessa, Ukraine's third city and most important seaport, May the 2nd i…
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With the rolling back of labour rights, deterioration of working conditions, government maintenance of an artificially high unemployment rate, proliferation of guest worker programs, and prolonged wage stagnation we've witnessed over the last few decades, the workers around here, if not the World, have good reason to cry "May Day" But who would ans…
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Earlier this month, Citizen's Forum, a public access public affairs program, produced by volunteers at Victoria's Shaw Cable affiliate, in accordance with CRTC mandate, was axed. Jack Etkin is the long-time, Victoria-based democracy and media activist host of, and producer behind the show, and a number of other media/democracy projects. Jack Etkin …
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Last month, the International Tribunal for Yugoslavia came down with a verdict against Radovan Karadzic, the first president of the Serb Republic, and leader during the Bosnian War of the 1990's.Regardless of the merits of the ICTY's case against Karadzic, the manner in which it was conducted, and the refusal of the Court to investigate properly, l…
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I went down to Victoria's Canadian Forces recruiting centre to talk to some of the people observing VOWS' annual day of demonstration.VOWS is calling on the Canadian Government too: "Substantially reduce military expenditures and re-allocate them to urgent social and environmental needs."They say: "The federal government should invest in programs t…
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