Rose City Politics

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Windsor 2022 Budget Town Hall Dec 09, 2021

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This special episode is a recording of a budget town hall organized by the Windsor Law Center For Cities and many community organizations. In attendance were CAO Jason Reynar and Councillors Rino Bortolin, Fabio Costante, Chris Holt, Kieran McKenzie and Jim Morrison.

8th Time's The Charm Dec 02, 2021

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Ward 3 Councillor Rino Bortolin joins Don, Jon and Doug for an extended discussion covering transit, homelessness and the City budget.

The Merrifield Papers Nov 25, 2021

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Our guest panelist tonight is municipal integrity commissioner Melinda Munro. She joins Don, Jon, and Doug to talk about proposed reforms to municipal codes of conduct in Ontario and first impressions of the upcoming city budget.
Rose City Politics broadcast live on tape thanks to the kind support of LiUNA 625: building better communities. Support the show at patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics.
Doug's For Your Consideration item: https://www.wired.com/story/pakistan-digital-database-family-design/

"Pinkerton" Liedtke Nov 18, 2021

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Jon and Doug are joined by guest panelist Kiemia Rezagian discussing road safety in Windsor, the Stage 2 Megahospital consultation, vaccination mandates at the City of Windsor and a statement by Councillor Fred Francis at the Ward 1 meeting that raised eyebrows among some observers.

Talking Jobs and Wages with Justin and Frazier Nov 11, 2021

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Jon and Doug are joined by Workforce WindsorEssex CEO Justin Falconer and local researcher and podcaster Frazier Fathers to talk about local labour market trends and what they might mean for the future.
Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities.

Riding the Magic Bus with Julian and Jessica Nov 04, 2021

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A jam-packed, supersized show this week as Jon and Doug are joined by Julian Villafuerte and Jessica Bondy of Activate Transit Windsor-Essex to talk about their new initiative. This show also features an interview with Ward 3 Councillor Rino Bortolin on the changes coming to Riverside Drive and why you shouldn't call it a road diet.
Rose City Politics records live on tape thanks to the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities

Are We Being Jerks? Oct 28, 2021

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On this show Don, Jon and Doug weigh in on the new budget tool for residents and review issues that came up at this week's council meeting.
Rose City Politics broadcast live on tape thanks to the kind support of LiUNA 625: Building Better Communities.

Democracy, Diversification, and Doug Ford Oct 21, 2021

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Your panel is Don, Jon, and Doug. On the Show:
ONTARIO 2021 Municipal Democracy Index
Windsor Works implementation
Ontario Premier Doug Ford refuses to apologize for comments about immigrants and ‘the dole’
Rose City Politics broadcast live on tape thanks to the kind support of LiUNA 625: Building Better Communities.

Mission Dunn Oct 14, 2021

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Pat, Jon, and Doug talk about the departure of Ron Dunn from the Mission, the return of Windsor ward meetings and the latest on regional transit.
Rose City Politics broadcasts live on tape thanks to the kind support of LiUNA 625: Building Better Communities.

Canopy Delayed, Dancing Resumes Oct 06, 2021

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The panel this week is Don, Jon and Doug. They cover the delay of the riverfront canopy debate, this week's Provincial throne speech and the lifting of restrictions including public dancing by WECHU.

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