Rose City Politics

Latest Episodes:

LIFT Us Up Where We Belong Feb 04, 2021

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Jon, Don and Doug are joined by Julian Villafuerte, who wrote a talent and retention report for Windsor last year, to talk about the Public First council report on economic diversification for Windsor.

Champs D'Drouillard Jan 28, 2021

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Don, Jon and Doug talk about Windsor's incoming CAO, Mayor Dilkens being appointed vice-chair of a regional transportation initiative, and the City's deal with Ford to use driver data for making Windsor streets safer.

RCP Special: 3 Party Leaders and a Minister on COVID-19 Paid Sick Days Jan 25, 2021

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Jon talks about the issue of paid sick days with Ontario Liberal Party Leader Steven Del Duca, Green Party of Ontario Leader Mike Schreiner, Ontario NDP Leader Andrea Horwath, and Monte McNaughton who is currently serving as the Ontario Minister of Labour, Training and Skills Development.

Transit, Naloxone and Neighbourhood Debates Jan 21, 2021

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Don, Jon and Doug unpack some highlights from this week's City Council meeting.

Anonymous Holiday Cards Jan 14, 2021

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Don, Jon and Doug are joined by Councillor Rino Bortolin to discuss "We Can't Wait" holiday cards, and we talk about the use of anonymous sources in local media.

RCP Talks DC Jan 07, 2021

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Don, Jon and Doug break format to talk about unfolding events in DC, with a few local connections.

RCP 2020 Year In Review with Manny Paiva Dec 31, 2020

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Jon, Pat and Doug are joined by Manny Paiva to discuss the stories and people that made news in Windsor politics in 2020.

RCP Bonus Segment - Jeff Burrows on From Ontario With Love Dec 31, 2020

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Jeff Burrows joins Pat and Doug to talk about From Ontario With Love - the LiUNA! Yunity New Year's Eve event broadcast from the Capital Theatre. Catch the show on TVO: https://www.youtube.com/user/tvochannel

2020 Year In Review with Manny Paiva Dec 31, 2020

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Jon, Pat and Doug are joined by Manny Paiva to discuss the stories and people that made news in Windsor politics in 2020.

City Council Midterm Report Card Dec 24, 2020

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Don, Jon, Pat and Doug give their midterm grades to Windsor City Council and the Mayor in this super-sized holiday special.