A quick note about this week's line-up.
* Today we're looking at the opposite side of the Rapid Transit Coalition lobby after their ridiculous publicity stunt last week mesmorized the zombies who populate Winnipeg newsrooms into thinking they were making "news".
Dallas Hansen and Jim Jaworski of TRU (Transit Riders Union) Winnipeg will explain why a subway/metro system has never gotten a fair examination in the MSM and how the costs and benefits measure up to Bus Rapid Transit, Light Rail Transit, flying carpets, or whatever else is being suggested to modernize public transportation in the city.
* On Thursday downtown businesswoman Ari Driver will join us in-studio. Her first person account of dealing with the prosecution of a gun-wielding robber and a series of break-ins will open a lot of eyes about the NDP "justice" system.
And as usual Jon Waldman of Slam!Sports will join us to forecast the Bombers set-to against the BC Lions.
* Friday we will be joined by Alberta community leader Dan Kroffat.
A former Stampede Wrestling champion in the 70's, Dan has worked to defend the rights of beef farmers, create awareness of the housing crisis in the booming Alberta economy, and to sound the alarm about the erosion of the middle class in Canada. He's one of the most insightful and articulate guests about Canadian society we've had (and I'm sure some wrestling history will come up as well.)
* JUST CONFIRMED: Next Tuesday July 15th @ 4 PM - Mayor Sam Katz
* On Monday, I referenced an article in Vancouver Magazine that was originated by our friend Brian Howell, whose stark portraits accompany a story by Jonathan Graham, Life After Death. It's about how the families of murder victims in BC have founded a lobby group and are forcing legislative changes to punish criminals and assist survivors. It's a great read and the time is coming where the same backlash may well develop in Manitoba.
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