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Not Necessarily the Automobile

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Series on #alternativetransportation and its impact in #Winnipeg. Thursdays 11:30 am on 101.5 UMFM in #Winnipeg. notnecessarilytheautomobile.wordpre…; umfm.com/programming/shows/not-nece…

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Not Necessarily the Automobile @nntaonumfm.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Tomorrow is another fresh episode of @nntaonumfm.bsky.social on 101.5 UMFM, @ 11:30 am, called "The People's Climate Mandate," where we discuss with Hannah Muhajarine from Climate Reality Project Canada this initiative to engage people and candidates around the #Winnipeg civic election.
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Not Necessarily the Automobile @nntaonumfm.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
New episode of @nntaonumfm.bsky.social drops on 101.5 UMFM at 11:30 am tomorrow called "On The Line," where we discuss the potential and pitfalls railway relocation. #Winnipeg. Don't miss it!
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Not Necessarily the Automobile @nntaonumfm.bsky.social · 13/08/2026
We got a fresh episode of @nntaonumfm.bsky.social at 11:30 am on 101.5 UMFM called Recap, discussing key issues so far this year in #Winnipeg heading into the fall civic election. Plus, we give the Loser horn to the WPS for driving in a bike lane and give it #TheSimpsons treatment!
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Not Necessarily the Automobile @nntaonumfm.bsky.social · 06/08/2026
New episode of @nntaonumfm.bsky.social drops at 11:30 am Thursday morning 101.5 UMFM called "Transit deep dive" featuring guest Dagen Perrot of Concordia University who did is Masters project on some key underlying themes about #WinnipegTransit.
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Not Necessarily the Automobile @nntaonumfm.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
We have another new episode of NNTA on 101.5 UMFM tomorrow at 11:30 am called "The Bike Lash Continues," talking about the #USDOT eliminating over $1 billion in US grants for #bikelanes. Plus I rant about the character who sped 200 km/h near my area in #Elmwood in #Winnipeg. You don't want to miss.
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Not Necessarily the Automobile @nntaonumfm.bsky.social · 16/07/2026
We are back with a new episode of @nntaonumfm.bsky.social on 101.5 UMFM tomorrow morning at 11:30 am, called "Victoria's Secret," where I talk about Victoria's great cycling, walking and public transit infrastructure, Gallloping Goose trail trip and what #Winnipeg Can learn from #Victoria.
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Not Necessarily the Automobile @nntaonumfm.bsky.social · 09/07/2026
We are back with Another episode tomorrow morning at 11:30 am on 101.5 UMFM, the second part of the two-part episode "Oh Canada" focusing on Trails and Indigenous Reconciliation. Hope you can listen. #Winnipeg
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Not Necessarily the Automobile @nntaonumfm.bsky.social · 02/07/2026
We are back with another episode of @nntaonumfm.bsky.social on 101.5 UMFM at 11:30 am today with a two-part episode about the recent @transcanadatrail.bsky.social conference, with part one on building climate resilience into trails. #Activetransportation #TCT #TransCanadaTrail #Winnipeg
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Not Necessarily the Automobile @nntaonumfm.bsky.social · 25/06/2026
Back with a new episode today on 101.5 UMFM at 11:30 AM with our guest, James Wilt of Climate Action Team Manitoba, discussing the 50/50 transit funding campaign and the need for improved public transit funding. #Winnipeg #WinnipegTransit #mbpoli #Wpgpoli
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Not Necessarily the Automobile @nntaonumfm.bsky.social · 18/06/2026
We are back this week with a new episode of @nntaonumfm.bsky.social Thursday morning at 11:30 am called Remembering Rob Jenner", discussing the impact his tragic death had on the #Winnipeg cycling community in 2024. Plus We discuss the recent #extremeweather event that impacted #Winnipeg.
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Not Necessarily the Automobile @nntaonumfm.bsky.social · 28/05/2026
We are back on 101.5 UMFM tomorrow morning at 11:30 am talking about the Commuter Challenge w/ Lilja Best from the Green Action Centre, plus we talk about more road violence, and how we are not even close to #Winnipeg's road safety goals. Be there.
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Not Necessarily the Automobile @nntaonumfm.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
We are back with a new episode of @nntaonumfm.bsky.social tomorrow at 11:30 am called Summer in the City on what you can do for fun in #Winnipeg during the summer and maximize your cycling experience in terms of places to go to. Plus we talk about the doom aka (the fall Civic election).
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Not Necessarily the Automobile @nntaonumfm.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
We are back with a brand new episode tomorrow at 11:30 am on 101.5 UMFM, called "Reshaping Masculinity", focusing on how #publictransportation and #activetransportation can build a more positive image of masculinity to counter petro masculinity. #Winnipeg
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Not Necessarily the Automobile @nntaonumfm.bsky.social · 30/04/2026
We are back tomorrow at 11:30 am on 101.5 UMFM with our Pledge O Rama edition called "The Peoples Media," where we discuss the important role a community radio station plays. #Winnipeg #PublicTransportation #ActiveTransportation
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Not Necessarily the Automobile @nntaonumfm.bsky.social · 23/04/2026
We are back tomorrow with another new episode on 101.5 UMFM at 11:30 am called "Solidarity Forever" our #EarthDay episode on why cyclists, transit riders, the working class and environmentalists have more in common. #Winnipeg. #WinnipegTransit #Publictransportation #Activetransportation
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Not Necessarily the Automobile @nntaonumfm.bsky.social · 16/04/2026
We are back for another episode tomorrow of @NNTA on 101.5 UMFM at 11:30 with the episode, all on board. We talk to Gavin Johnston aka @wpgtransit55fan from Instagram talking about his passion for the old 55 route and #WinnipegTransit in general.
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Not Necessarily the Automobile @nntaonumfm.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Last week we had @danhendry.bsky.social from "Get on the Bus" discuss Why supporting Free bus fare for youth is a good thing. #Winnipeg #PublicTransportation #WinnipegTransit broadcast-storage.umfm.com/E111_NNTA_26...
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Not Necessarily the Automobile @nntaonumfm.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Tomorrow we are back with another fresh episode of @nntaonumfm.bsky.social on 101.5 UMFM with a new episode called "Life is a gas" discussing rising gas prices and the Iran/US war, and its time for a change. Show at 11:30 am. #Winnipeg #Publictransportation #ActiveTransportation
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Not Necessarily the Automobile @nntaonumfm.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
We are back on the air tomorrow at 11:30 am on 101.5 UMFM with a new episode called "Budget 2026", disecting the recent #Manitoba Budget, including the good and not so good. Show starts at 11:30 am. #Winnipeg #mbpoli #wpgpoli
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Not Necessarily the Automobile @nntaonumfm.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
We are on the air today. Have a one-day-only intro for the episode that goes like 3, 2, 1. So if you notice the intro is different its a one time only thing. We will have our normal intro next week.
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Not Necessarily the Automobile @nntaonumfm.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
We are back on the airwaves on 101.5 UMFM with a brand new edition of @nntaonumfm.bsky.social at 11:30 am tomorrow called "Spring is sprung. We are getting you ready for another cycling season. Suggestions on maintenance and types of gear. #Winnipeg
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Not Necessarily the Automobile @nntaonumfm.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
New episode of @nntaonumfm.bsky.social on 101.5 UMFM tomorrow at 11:30 am called Protest Song, looks at protest music, it's importance in #PublicTransportation, #ActiveTransportation, and what you need for a good protest ride. #Winnipeg youtu.be/8uwkIJ08-WU
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Not Necessarily The Automobile March 5, 2026 Preview
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Not Necessarily the Automobile @nntaonumfm.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
New episode drops tomorrow at 11:30 am on 101.5 UMFM, featuring "Cycling is Political", with @biketalk.bsky.social hosts Nick Richert and Taylor Nichols discussing the politics of cycling. #Winnipeg #ActiveTransportation #TransportationJustice www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4E5...
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Not Necessarily The Automobile Feb. 26, 2026: Cycling is Political
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Not Necessarily the Automobile @nntaonumfm.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
We are back with another episode of @nntaonumfm.bsky.social talking with Sharee Hochman of @transcanadatrail.bsky.social about their #BlahstoAhhhs campaign to get people out during the winter. Show starts at 11:30 am Thursday morning on 101.5 UMFM. #WInnipeg.
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Not Necessarily the Automobile @nntaonumfm.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
New episode of @nntaonumfm.bsky.social at 11:30 tomorrow, Thursday morning on 101.5 UMFM. Guest is#Elmwood EK city councillor Emma Durand Wood, on her journey into civic politics and challenges #Winnipeg faces with #publictransportation and #activetransportation. www.youtube.com/watch?v=raXZ...
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NNTA Thursday February 12, 2026 Preview:City Hall
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Not Necessarily the Automobile @nntaonumfm.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
New episode tomorrow of @nntaonumfm.bsky.social at 11:30 am on 101.5 UMFM called Good News, discussing positive news within #PublicTransportation, #ActiveTransportation. Something different for you all given the current state of the world. youtu.be/fglgdYOFEQo #Winnipeg
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NNTA Episode 104 Preview: Good News
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Not Necessarily the Automobile @nntaonumfm.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Tomorrow we have a new episode of @nntaonumfm.bsky.social on 101.5 UMFM at 11:30 am discussing about this years Jack Frost Challenge. #Winnipeg #UMFM
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Carter Lavin @carterlavin.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
In light of *gestures broadly around* "This book isn’t about being miserable; it’s about fixing the things that make us miserable." "A truly useful handbook for those who want to make change...for anyone trying to improve any part of our society." - Bill McKibben islandpress.org/books/if-you...
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If You Want to Win, You've Got to Fight
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Not Necessarily the Automobile @nntaonumfm.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
This Thursday morning on 101.5 UMFM at 11:30 am, we have a special episode with guest @sgoodyear.bsky.social, one of the co-hosts of the @thewaroncars.bsky.social, and co-authors of Life After Cars: Freeing Ourselves from the Tyranny of the Automobile #Winnipeg #LifeAfterCars #Thewaroncars
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NNTA January 22nd episode: interview with Sarah Goodyear, co-author of Life After Cars
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Not Necessarily the Automobile @nntaonumfm.bsky.social · 20/01/2026
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Not Necessarily the Automobile @nntaonumfm.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
Preview tomorrow of @nntaonumfm.bsky.social called "Taking Climate Action," as how we in #Winnipeg can take #climate Action. #ClimateJustice. #TransportationJustice #PublicTransportation #ActiveTransportation #WinnipegTransit
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Not Necessarily the Automobile @nntaonumfm.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Very proud to reach 100 episodes of recording a community radio show focused on #publictransportation and #activetransportation related to #Winnipeg
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Not Necessarily the Automobile @nntaonumfm.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
PS tommorow's episode is episode 100 of @nntaonumfm.bsky.social. We have made it.
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Not Necessarily the Automobile @nntaonumfm.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
Listen to 101.5 UMFM tomorrow at 11:30 am for part two of our 2025 year end review series on @nntaonumfm.bsky.social featuring stories 1-5 of the top ten stories related to #publictransoprtation, #activetransportation and #Climatechange. #Winnipeg
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Not Necessarily the Automobile @nntaonumfm.bsky.social · 01/01/2026
Listen to 101.5 UMFM today at 11:30 am for part one of our two part 2025 year end review series on @nntaonumfm.bsky.social featuring stories 10-6 of the top ten stories related to #publictransoprtation, #activetransportation and #Climatechange. #Winnipeg
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Not Necessarily the Automobile @nntaonumfm.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
Yes, we are upping our social media prescence a little in 2026. We will be putting some more content here and there on our new YouTube and Instagram channels.
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Not Necessarily the Automobile @nntaonumfm.bsky.social · 28/12/2025
Preview of the upcoming two part series looking at what 2025 brought in terms of #Publictransportation #Activetransportation and #climatechange stories on this week's edition of @nntaonumfm.bsky.social New Years Day, Thursday at 11:30 am. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y1xS...
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NNTA 2025 Review preview
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Not Necessarily the Automobile @nntaonumfm.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
Thursday Morning we have a new episode of @nntaonumfm.bsky.social on 101.5 UMFM, our holiday episode "Thankful", discussing what public and active transportation has brought into my life. Show starts at 11:30 am. #Winnipeg #Publictransportation #Activetransportation #HappyHolidays #Winnipeg
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Not Necessarily the Automobile @nntaonumfm.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
Greetings everyone. Next week is going to be my Christmas episode. Looking to do a listner participant episode. Looking for short stories related to PT AT around the holiday season or what PT and AT means to you at the end of 2025. DM me or email @notnecessarilytheautomobile@gmail.com #Winnipeg
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Not Necessarily the Automobile @nntaonumfm.bsky.social · 11/12/2025
We got a new episode of @nntaonumfm.bsky.social on 101.5 UMFM tomorrow at 11:30 am called Media Scan: 2025 Holiday edition. We discuss book reading ideas and social media accounts to follow on public and active transportation. #Winnipeg #Publictransportation #ActiveTransportation
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Not Necessarily the Automobile @nntaonumfm.bsky.social · 06/12/2025
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Not Necessarily the Automobile @nntaonumfm.bsky.social · 04/12/2025
In this week's edition of @nntaonumfm.bsky.social, called "Community", we talk to Merril Grant from The W.R.E.N.C.H about the Cycle of Giving, along with thepower of community overcoming the recent incidents of road violence on #Winnipeg streets. Show starts tomorrow at 11:30 am on 101.5 UMFM.
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Carter Lavin @carterlavin.bsky.social · 03/12/2025
Got word that folks in Guadalajara and Tequila have copies of my book If You Want To Win, You've Got To Fight: A Guide To Effective Transportation Advocacy Books are now in the US, Canada, Mexico, Ireland, Australia and the Netherlands! islandpress.org/books/if-you...
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Climate Reality / Réalité climatique Canada @realityclimatique.bsky.social · 02/12/2025
This #GivingTuesdayCA, help us keep building community-led climate action across Canada 💚 🎁 Donate: www.climatereality.ca/donate
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Not Necessarily the Automobile @nntaonumfm.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Its important the MB NDP does this to regain their base, and not further go to the right as its already done. We also have a petition up. Support it by going to @5050transitwpg.bsky.social for more information. #Winnipeg #PublicTransportation #WinnipegTransit #ClimateAction
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Not Necessarily the Automobile @nntaonumfm.bsky.social · 27/11/2025
Tomorrow we have another great episode of @nntaonumfm.bsky.social where we discuss about the need to bring back 50/50 #PublicTransit funding betwen the province and the municipalities. Show starts at 11:30 am on 101.5 UMFM. #Winnipeg #WinnipegTransit #PublicTransportation #MBNDP
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Not Necessarily the Automobile @nntaonumfm.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Also check out Dan Hendry's 2020 Ted Talk about how using #PublicTransporation eliminating our car centric planning in North America. www.youtube.com/watch?v=BoQE...
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Not Necessarily the Automobile @nntaonumfm.bsky.social · 20/11/2025
Check out a fresh new episode tomorrow of @nntaonumfm.bsky.social when Get on The Bus's Dan Hendry talks about The Ride Guide for training programs in helping youth take #publictransportation. Show starts at 11:30 am on 101.5 UMFM. #Winnipeg
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Carter Lavin @carterlavin.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
Hey Winnipeggers, check it out!
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Not Necessarily the Automobile @nntaonumfm.bsky.social · 13/11/2025
A new episode of @nntaonumfm.bsky.social drops tomorrow morning on 101.5 UMFM at 11:30 am with climate/public/active transportation advocate @carterlavin.bsky.social on his new book "If You Wanty to Win, You've Got to Fight: A Guid to Transportation Advocacy. Lots of nuggets for activists.
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