Radio Interviews
Open Kwong Dore Podcast – August 25, 2014 [AUDIO]
Paul Dore of the Open Kwong Dore Podcast (available on iTunes) was excited to speak with Rob at the Centre for Social Innovation about Our Horizon, his personal reasons for starting the organization and how to tackle large environmental issues one step at a time. Full interview here or find it on the Open Kwong Dore Podcast on iTunes listed as episode #88 here.
Beyond the Ballot Box – October 24, 2013 [AUDIO]
Executive Director Rob Shirkey was “The Big Interview” on Guelph’s CFRU 93.3 fm Beyond the Ballot Box. Listen to Rob explain the value in engaging the demand-side of fossil fuel use and how our labels can help encourage innovation from government and business. Full interview here.
Deutsche Welle – August 1, 2013 [AUDIO]
Interview with German international broadcaster Deutsche Welle, exploring the potential impact of our campaign in Europe. Listen to Rob Shirkey and Brook Riley, a climate and energy campaigner with Friends of the Earth, discussing the virtues of our growing campaign. Full interview here.
Terra Informa – June 30, 2013 [AUDIO]
Interview with Terra Informa, on their episode “Floods, Warnings and Exciting Proteins“, exploring our climate change warning labels and other issues in a broad, in-depth conversation. Terra Informa explores the interconnectedness of these issues. Listen to the full interview here.
The Gary Doyle Show – June 14, 2013 [AUDIO]
Interview with Gary Doyle on 570 News exploring the root of our idea and how it will work to shift both markets and public opinion around climate change, opening the door to meaningful action. Listen to the full interview here.
Humber Radio – May 17, 2013 [AUDIO]
Toronto-based university radio show ‘Humber Radio’ at 96.9FM speaks with Rob about the visual appeal of these labels, and what role he sees visual communication playing in informing the dialogue around climate change to come. Listen to the full interview here.
Second Hand Oil – The Green Majority, April 12, 2013 [AUDIO]
Toronto-based environmental politics talk show ‘The Green Majority’ through CIUT 89.5FM Radio. “What do cigarettes and oil have in common?” Rob talks about the dangers of each to your health, and the fact that each should be labeled – reminding people when they fill up that “Hey! This is bad for you!” Listen to the full interview here.
The Bill Good Show – April 9, 2013 [AUDIO]
Vancouver-based talk show through CKNW AM 980 Radio. Rob speaks with Bill Good about both the citizen-based and municipal support behind Our Horizon. Listen to the full interview here.
CHRY Radio – April 5, 2013 [AUDIO]
Toronto-based talk show through York University’s CHRY 105.5FM Radio. Hosted by Eric Robinson, Rob speaks candidly about the history and intent of Our Horizon, including the moral case to be made for addressing climate change. Listen to the full interview here.
Friendly Fire – April 5, 2013 [AUDIO]
Toronto-based talk show through CFRB NewsTalk 1010 Radio. Rob speaks with Ryan Doyle and John Downs about the dangers of climate change and the urgent need to pass these by-laws, and how a warning label will positively effect both individual and collective behaviour. Listen to the full interview here.
The Matt Holmes Show – April 5, 2013 [AUDIO]
Hamilton-based talk show through AM900 CHML Radio. Rob speaks with Matt Holmes about the need to implement these warning labels, and the positive effects of doing so. Listen to the full interview here.
Beyond the Mic – April 5, 2013 [AUDIO]
Toronto-based talk show through CFRB NewsTalk 1010 Radio. Rob speaks with Mike Bullard about our campaign. We’ve changed the basic chemistry of our atmosphere, and we need to honestly face the reality of the situation we’ve created if we’re to meaningfully address the challenges ahead. Listen to the full interview here.
Daniel Garber at the Movies – March 8, 2013 [AUDIO]
Toronto-based talk show through CIUT 89.5FM Radio. Host Daniel Garber talks with Rob about “climate change, rampant pollution, and excessive carbon use… issues at the front of many people’s minds… [who] wonder, what can we do about it?” Listen to the full interview here.
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