Gorilla Radio with Chris Cook, Ramzy Baroud, Yves Engler September 2, 2026

This Week on GRadio

by C.L. Cook - GRadio.Substack.com

 

September 2, 2026 

 

Welcome to Gorilla Radio, recorded September 2nd, 2026

Listen. Hear.

Eighty-eight years after Kristallnacht, Jewish supremacist gangs are marauding throughout Palestine; terrorizing the citizenry. Their strategy is, as it was for the German Nazis preceding them, to make Palestinians see, there is no future for them in their homeland. Though the tactic is not new, there has been in those interim years an evolution of cruelty, a sadistic nuance to Israel’s determination that places it in a category of savagery all its own.

Ramzy Baroud is a Palestinian author, journalist, and long-time contributing editor to the online news site, The Palestine Chronicle. His books include, ‘My Father Was a Freedom Fighter’, ‘Our Vision of Liberation’, ‘The Last Earth’, and his latest, ‘Before the Flood’. Ramzy’s articles can be found at The Palestine Chronicle and at his website, RamzyBaroud.net where I found his recent piece, ‘Qusra Is Just a Warning: Israel’s Blueprint for the West Bank’.

Ramzy Baroud in the first half.

And; later this month, Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney will host a Toronto confab of them that rules the World. Though the invitee list is yet to be available to the plebes, Carney’s ‘Canada Investment Summit’ is expected to be attended by the crème de la crème of global capitalism - that is, the scum risen to the top of the current World Order.

Canadian author, journalist, activist, and famed disruptor, Yves Engler is inviting all-comers in Toronto on September 14th to “paint Carney as agent of global rich in epic demo”.

Yves Engler and meeting GloboCap 27 years after Seattle in the second half.

But first, Ramzy Baroud and breaking the siege of Qusra before it becomes “the blueprint for the whole of the West Bank.”

 

Music: David Rovics/Ai Tsuno

Songs: ‘Sam Is Running for Congress’

‘Baby Shoes’

 

Chris Cook hosts Gorilla Radio, broad/webcasting since 1999. Check out the Archive at GRadio.Substack.com, and the GR blog at:

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Joan Russow, Presenté!

Joan Russow, Presenté!

 

Joan Elizabeth Russow

November 1, 1938 - July 30, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Joan Elizabeth Russow, who died peacefully on July 30, 2026, at the age of 87, surrounded by her loving family.

Joan lived a remarkable life devoted to creativity, learning, environmental protection, peace, and social justice. A lifelong learner and pioneer, she studied fine arts, architecture, and law at a time when few women entered those fields, and later earned a PhD in Interdisciplinary Studies.

Joan was a nationally recognized environmental advocate and served as leader of the Green Party of Canada from 1997-2001. She was a co-founder of the Ecological Rights Association and the Global Compliance Research Project, and dedicated her life to promoting environmental responsibility, human rights, and ethical leadership.

Earlier in her life, Joan and John Russow, the father of her children, ran Le Hibou, the legendary Ottawa coffeehouse. Joan booked many of the performers who became important Canadian musicians and created the posters and artwork that helped define the venue's unique spirit.

Joan was also a gifted painter whose artwork was seen by only a fortunate few. She found inspiration in nature, travel, and the beauty of the world around her.

Later in life, Joan shared a loving partnership with David, who stood beside her in life and in the causes they championed together. She was predeceased by her mother Lilyan, father Ian, and David White and is lovingly remembered by her children: Maya, Lorick (Masako), Theona (Jason), and Soren (Ema); her seven granddaughters: Lily, Amelia, Anise, Sophia, Violeta, Mimi, and Sena, her brother Bruce, and her many dear friends.

A celebration of Joan's life will be held on Saturday, September 26, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. starting at her favourite swing next to Oak Bay Marina. 

There will be a musical procession to Haynes Park-bringing together music, community, and nature-three things that Joan cherished deeply. Family, friends, and all whose lives Joan touched are warmly invited to gather to share stories, and celebrate her remarkable life. Joan will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.