The Show's name

By Brenda Jackson:

"When I think of the term "Laundry List", I think about the never ending to do list that I have in my head. There are the regular things, like, eating and sleeping that, although they should be givens, need to be noted, or I could forget. Then there are household things like getting groceries, cooking, cleaning, paying bills, putting out the recycling, feeding the cat, and keeping things in order. Then there is the host of work and school related duties and assignments. I also have friends and family on my list to make sure I still get to spend time with my social groups and maybe remember to call my brother once in a while. Then, there are sections of goals related to the ideal future I want to help create. This section includes things like general self-improvement, encouraging inclusive language, being politically active, fostering sustainable practices, and, oh yeah, scrubbing out patriarchy! This is what laundry list means to me: one more thing on the list of things to do. Sounds kind of tedious, but if it's not written down, it probably won't happen. Being a feminist is about more than what I think or feel, more than getting upset about inequalities and injustices, and more than just talking to my friends who already agree with me. It has to involve some sort of action that incites people to think about the direction our world is headed. It's a form of empowerment. The more we talk about women and women's issues, the less disparity we will see in our society. This is something I'm convinced of. I like to imagine a future where we remeniss about the days when we had to point out and correct societal inequalities based on gender. Although, something tells me that the fight for feminism will never be over.... but hopefully, it will continue to get easier."

Morgentaler and the Order of Canada (July 8, 2008)

Last week, Dr. Henry Morgentaler was named to the order of Canada, causing a lot of debate among Canadians about the award. Franny interviews Katie Scoular of Sexual Health Centre Saskatoon (aka Planned Parenthood) to discuss where abortion rights for women are at in Canada. We also hear an article called "Choosing Morgentaler" from Globe and Mail columnist Rick Salutin.
Later in the show, we hear from some of us Laundry List contributors and why we think community radio and feminist organizing are important. Rachel Gough interviews Sarah-Jane, Brenda, Franny, Bree, and April. The favorite feminist of the week was Ms. Pac-Man. Franny hosts this week's show.

Canadian Women (July 1 - LIVE)

Sarah-Jane and Amber look at the history of women in Canada & famous Canadian women for this special live edition of Laundry List on Canada Day!

Women's Alternative health & yoga (June 24)

April looks at Women's Alternative health & yoga.

Burlesque (June 17)

Bree tells us all about Saskatoon's burlesque dance troop, The Rose Buds.

Saskatoon Pride Week! (June 10)

Once a year, Saskatoon's pride community hosts a festival to celebrate the diversity of lifestyles in Saskatoon! April tells us all about the upcoming Pride Week which runs from June 8-14, ending with a parade on the 14th. For more information, check out their website.

Here is a full track listing of the songs played in this week's show:

Rae Spoon - 3,300 Feet
ALEX MATAK- Formula to Win. Alex will be playing a house show at April's in July. Please check her myspace for more information.

Rachel Jacobs - Prize Winning Baby

Wintermitts - Heartbeat , They will be at Lydias on October 26th

The Organ - Memorize the City. the link to the video of Katie Sketch's new band Mermaids.

Tegan and Sara - I Won't Be Left

Live show. (June 3/5)

Bree and Brenda brought us some live goodness.