Best CJLO 1690AM Podcasts (2025)

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Discordia 10: Special Live Broadcast! 1:33:00

6d ago1:33:00

1:33:00

In the final episode of the series, Piper and Sydney talk to the activists they met over the course of the series about the current state of student activism. This project is funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada. Art by James FayBy CJLO 1690AM

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Discordia 09: Quebec Tuition Hikes (2023 - present) 57:23

15d ago57:23

57:23

In late 2023, the Legault Government announced that it would be raising tuition for out-of-province and international students. This episode covers the response from Concordia's student body and the resulting strikes. This project is funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada. Art by James FayBy Sydney Sheedy, Piper Curtis

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Give Me Shelter Episode 3: Getting Ready for the Tribunal 30:05

19d ago30:05

30:05

In this episode, Ugonna and Cam walk you through how Tribunal administratif du logement handles cases. They also cover getting your documents in order, how to challenge decisions, and other ways to make sure you're getting a fair deal when renting. Episodes air Thursday at 11:30am on CJLO 1690AM and if you have any housing related questions you can…

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Episode 4 - VP Sponsorship & VP Finance 28:15

1M ago28:15

28:15

In this episode, we dive into how Concordia Relay for Life makes every dollar count. Kar sits with our VP of Sponsorship, Mya, and our VP of Finance – or our self-proclaimed CFO – Angelos. From balancing expenses and year-round budgeting to securing strategic partnerships and landing exciting sponsors, they break down what it takes to keep us runni…

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Discordia 08: The 2024 Encampment for Gaza 1:00:01

1M ago1:00:01

1:00:01

Montreal hosted the longest lasting Gaza solidarity encampment in North America. In this episode, learn how student activist at Concordia and McGill made it happen and their ongoing struggle for Palestinian human rights. This project is funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada. Art by James FayBy Sydney Sheedy, Piper Curtis, Serena Abouljoud

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Episode 3 - VP Events & VP Marketing 32:36

1M ago32:36

32:36

This episode is bringing ALL the drama! We’re dishing out the juiciest secrets with our VP of Events, Alicia, and our VP of Marketing, Lorna – from how the collapse of our final event venue left the team freaking out to a wild update on our spicy Updating Night, plus them interrogating if there’s an aftermath of my time onstage. It gets funny, a li…

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Discordia 07: The 2023 CREW Union Campaign 54:53

2M ago54:53

54:53

As of March 10th, 2025, Concordia Research and Education Workers Union (CREW Union)m have announced that their membership will be on strike on March 12th in pursuit of their first collective agreement with the university. This episode an exploration of the union's origins and it's ongoing fight for better working conditions for teaching and researc…

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Give Me Shelter Episode 2: Rent Increases 29:18

2M ago29:18

29:18

In our second episode, we talk about rent increases. You can learn the logic behind rent increases, how to calculate a fair increase, and what happens when you refuse your increase. Episodes air Thursday at 11:30am on CJLO 1690AM and if you have any housing related questions you can contact LogisAction at logisaction.ca Resources: Resources for ren…

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Discordia 06: Concordia's "MeToo" Movement 57:06

2M ago57:06

57:06

MeToo comes to Concordia's campus in early 2018 and kicks off a long struggle between students and the administration over the university sexual harrassment and assault policy. This episode explores the origins of the fight and looks at how it has student organizing shifts over the years. This project is funded by the Community Radio Fund of Canada…

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Discordia 05: The 2012 Quebec Student Strikes 1:10:10

3M ago1:10:10

1:10:10

On March 8th 2011, Quebec's provincial government announced a 75% tuition hike for Quebec students. The move triggered a massive 8 month long general strike. It broke records becoming the largest student strike in Quebec's history and the longest student strike in Canada. This episode tells that story. Discordia is presented by CJLO 1690AM, made wi…

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Give Me Shelter Episode 1: Tenants and Landlords 45:51

3M ago45:51

45:51

In our first episode, we talk about the state of housing in Montreal before getting into specifics about the landlord-tenant relationship under Quebec law. We talk about signing a lease, common scams, landlord responsibilities, and more. Episodes air Thursday at 11:30am on CJLO 1690AM and if you have any housing related questions you can contact Lo…

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Episode 2 - President & Vice-President 31:25

3M ago31:25

31:25

Episode 2 is pure chaos - in the best way! Kar sits down with Heather, the President and Dana, the Executive Vice President (or the “boss boss” and “boss” according to Kar), of Concordia Relay for Life for a laugh-filled conversation. From behind-the-scenes gossip about past years to insider info on this year’s final event, we’re spilling it all. P…

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Discordia 04: The 2002 Netanyahu Riot (Part 2) 58:53

3M ago58:53

58:53

On September 9th, 2002, Israeli Prime Minister Bejamin Netanyahu was scheduled to speak at Concordia's Hall building. The speech never happened. Protestors turned out in waves to block the event's attendees. Classes were cancelled, police pepper sprayed students, and 5 were arrested. It's now known as the Netanyahu "riot." This episode is part 2 of…

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Discordia 03: The 2002 Netanyahu Riot (Part 1) 58:17

4M ago58:17

58:17

On September 9th, 2002, Israeli Prime Minister Bejamin Netanyahu was scheduled to speak at Concordia's Hall building. The speech never happened. Protestors turned out in waves to block the event's attendees. Classes were cancelled, police pepper sprayed students, and 5 were arrested. It's now known as the Netanyahu "riot." This episode is part 1 of…

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Episode 1 - VP Recruitment & VP Fundraising 28:34

4M ago28:34

28:34

It’s our very first episode – #exciting! Kar kicks things off with our VP of Recruitment, Jonathan and Anastasia, our VP of Fundraising, to chat about how they keep Relay running, raise money, and bring the team together. Expect some solid insights, a few giggles, and maybe even a recruitment pitch you didn’t see coming. Tune in and join the chaos …

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Discordia 02: Radicalization of the CSU 48:14

5M ago48:14

48:14

In February 1999, the Concordia Student Union fails to get accredited as a legal representative of the student body because of low voter turnout. About a year and a half later they manage to get over 50% of students to vote for accreditation. Student movements against austerity and corporatism, as well as a push for food sovereignty have also start…

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Discordia 01: The Sir George Williams Affair 1:00:02

6M ago1:00:02

1:00:02

In May 1968, six West Indian students at Sir George Williams University accused their biology professor Perry Anderson of discrimination. Inaction on the part of the university leads to the largest student occupation in Canadian history. The events culminate in January 1969 with the police beating a student to death, the arrest of 97 other students…

Podcasts Worth a Listen

CJLO 1690AM Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Give Me Shelter: A look a housing in Montreal

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Discordia: Over 50 years of student activism

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The Relay Report

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Discordia 10: Special Live Broadcast! 1:33:00

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Discordia 09: Quebec Tuition Hikes (2023 - present) 57:23

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Give Me Shelter Episode 3: Getting Ready for the Tribunal 30:05

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Episode 4 - VP Sponsorship & VP Finance 28:15

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Discordia 08: The 2024 Encampment for Gaza 1:00:01

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Episode 3 - VP Events & VP Marketing 32:36

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Discordia 07: The 2023 CREW Union Campaign 54:53

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Give Me Shelter Episode 2: Rent Increases 29:18

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Discordia 06: Concordia's "MeToo" Movement 57:06

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Discordia 05: The 2012 Quebec Student Strikes 1:10:10

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Give Me Shelter Episode 1: Tenants and Landlords 45:51

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Episode 2 - President & Vice-President 31:25

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Discordia 04: The 2002 Netanyahu Riot (Part 2) 58:53

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Discordia 03: The 2002 Netanyahu Riot (Part 1) 58:17

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Episode 1 - VP Recruitment & VP Fundraising 28:34

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Discordia 02: Radicalization of the CSU 48:14

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Discordia 01: The Sir George Williams Affair 1:00:02