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Episode 60 – debating debates Apr 30, 2019

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When should we engage with an idea, and when is engaging with an idea admitting that the idea isn't racist trash? There's no consensus on where the lines are, and so Sandy and Nora explore this debate, test the boundaries and discuss why debate for debate's sake is boring.

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Episode 59 – Can we learn from what just happened in Alberta? Apr 23, 2019

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Sandy and Nora talk Alberta — finally! There are many lessons to be learned from how the Alberta NDP governed, how Jason Kenney governs himself, and what they've said is in store for Alberta under a UCP government. We dive into the details and project what this all means for the upcoming Canadian election.

In the show we mention this fundraiser: Climate Justice Edmonton's “War Room” fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/war-room-to-beat-kenneys-war-room

And we mention this podcast: Welcome to Hellberta! from the Alberta Advantage podcast: https://albertaadvantagepod.com/2019/04/19/predictably-welcome-to-hellberta/

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Episode 58 – the end of public higher education in Ontario Apr 17, 2019

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Last week, Doug Ford released his new budget. In it, his government committed to changing how universities and colleges are funded, by referring to “performance outcome” … two words that when placed beside one another, become so meaningless that it's almost funny to read in a budget.

Sandy and Nora are sounding the alarm — this is literally the end of higher education as we know it, and they explain why.

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Episode 57 – Fighting Québec’s religious symbol ban Apr 09, 2019

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In this episode, Nora explains what the CAQ's religious symbol ban is, where it comes from and how organizing is going to stop it.

Since we recorded this, nothing has changed from the legislative side. A rally was held in Montreal this past weekend to oppose the religious symbols ban. More voices have come out to oppose the ban.

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Episode 56 – the unbearable whiteness of Canadian media Apr 02, 2019

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Talking about systemic racism in Canadian media is a bottomless well of content. This week, Sandy and Nora discuss Pam Seattle's apology, CityNews' apology and why apologies aren't going to fix the racism that is embedded in Canada's media landscape.

This week's photo is from a 2002 cover of Maclean's Magazine. Same as it ever was.

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Episode 55 — Liberals tokenize to make SNC affair go away Mar 26, 2019

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Despite their best efforts, the Liberals are still stuck in the SNC-Lavalin scandal. And they've trotted out some old timers to help push their narrative into the mainstream press. Sandy and Nora talk about the strategy of hiding behind women to burn other women, hiding behind racialized women to burn other racialized women, and why the Liberal Party they want you to know is very different than the Liberal Party they really are.

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Episode 54 – global terrorism’s white face Mar 19, 2019

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This has been a difficult week, especially if you have been watching the rise of organized white supremacists for years. In this episode, Sandy and Nora dissect how the media and politicians have failed so badly at grasping this threat, and conclude with things that are giving them hope.

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Episode 53 – fReE sPeEcH Mar 12, 2019

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Attacks on free speech abound! But where are the Free Speech CrusadersTM? Sandy and Nora talk about the ways in which speech is limited, and how the left needs to build support around individuals who have their free speech attacked.

Here is the GoFundMe that we reference in the episode: https://www.gofundme.com/legal-fees-for-free-speech

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Episode 52 – the NDP at a crossroads Mar 05, 2019

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With the Liberals melting down and the Conservatives more brazen in their support for racist organizing, the NDP is at a critical juncture. There is a path toward victory — will the NDP take it?

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Episode 51 – Corruption and racism, as Canadian as Maple Pie Feb 26, 2019

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From SNC-Lavalin to the Yellow Vest Movement, Canada's Two Natural Governing Parties (TM) are in a deep dive into those things that are more Canadian than Tim's and hockey: racism and corruption. Sandy and Nora walk you through it all.

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