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Drones, Privacy, and Windsor Police: Conversation with Kristen Thomasen Jun 27, 2019

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We are joined in studio by Kristen Thomasen, one of the leading Canadian experts in robotics law and policy, about Windsor Police's new aerial drone program.
Special guest panelist: Jess Mac Bondy (Border City Hippies & Windsor Transit Watch) joining the privacy & policing conversation and to talk Transit Windsor revamp. Our regular panel includes Doug Sartori, Sarah Morris, and Don Merrified.
More information:
Kristen Thomasen: http://kristenthomasen.com/
Border City Hippies: https://www.bordercityhippies.com/
Windsor Transit Watch: https://www.facebook.com/WatchTransit
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RCP Awards 2019 Jun 20, 2019

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RCP podcast 2nd birthday celebration

Addiction and Homelessness: Conversation with Joyce Zuk & Leigh Lockyer Vachon Jun 13, 2019

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We're joined tonight in studio by Joyce Zuk, Executive Director of Family Services Windsor and Leigh Lockyer Vachon, Executive Director of Victoria Manor Supportive Housing.
Our regular panel is Sarah Morris, Doug Sartori, and Don Merrifield.
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It's Not Even Worth It Jun 06, 2019

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Tonight on the show regular panelists Pat, Don and Doug are joined by guest panelist Rich Garton of CTV News, "Jurassic Park" organizer Renaldo Agostino, and City Councillor Rino Bortolin. Topics of discussion are the organizing of the Jurassic Park in Charles Clark Square, The Detroit Grand Prix, the conclusion (for now) of the ongoing BIA drama with the City of Windsor, Mayor Dilkens' comments about Safe Injection Sites and the opiate issue more broadly, and the contested approval of a Dollarama in Sandwich Town.

Something Wilder May 30, 2019

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Lakeshore Ward 1 Councillor Steven Wilder comes in for an interview on his work as councillor so far including his recent motion relating to the proposed Megahospital. In the second segment, Tecumseh/Lakeshore school trustee Alicia Higgison joins us for a roundtable discussion on issues related to Essex County.

BIA Brouhaha May 23, 2019

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Mid-may mish-mash May 16, 2019

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Doug, Don and friends discuss a grab bag of topics.

The Hardest Walk May 09, 2019

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Ten years after: The 2009 CUPE strike in perspective May 02, 2019

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Show regulars Pat Papadeas, Don Merrifield, and Doug Sartori are joined by former CUPE president Mark Vander Voort and former Windsor city councillor Alan Halbersdadt to talk about the 2009 Windsor CUPE strike.

Chris Holt Hates Santa Apr 25, 2019

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