Sandy and Nora talk politics

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A rear-end look at 2024

Sandy and Nora look back on the biggest news of the year. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-17
57:04

It's the fall of a regime, not a tennis match: Understanding Syria

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, what it means for the broader region and why people shouldn't get too hung up on figuring out which side to cheer for. Plus, they talk about how the murder of a CEO brought the internet together, Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-10
43:52

High trouble in higher ed

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the state of higher education, and how student organizing is the only force powerful enough to keep administrators in check. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12-03
46:36

The racism behind much of the support for Israel

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about how many supporters of Israel are using their support to express racism. Plus, a GST holiday? Where we going? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-26
44:51

Towards bluer skies

In this episode, Sandy and Nora take a break from the stuff that matters to talk about the current migration from Twitter towards Bluesky and what it all means (and doesn't mean). Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-19
48:59

Lessons from the Trump Victory

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about how to understand Trump's victory without being misanthropic. And critically, what it all means for Canada. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-12
44:38

Democracy's Death

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the state of democracy in Canada, especially as we stare down a US election. Plus, police keep killing people. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

11-05
50:07

The Liberals' hard-right turn on immigration

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the Liberals' cynical use of immigration, whether encouring more of it or cutting it, all for cheap points at the polls. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-29
48:22

What is with British Columbia?

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the BC election, Indian interference into Canadian politics and Israel's campaign to forcible displace and murder people in Northern Gaza. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-22
47:06

The truth about uncivil discourse

In this episode, Sandy and Nora dissect what is behind the push to restore civility to discourse and what incivility should teach us. Plus they talk about more media failures related to tragedies that have happened to Black people. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-15
46:15

One year of genocide

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the view on Gaza one year after October 7, 2024. They discuss the failures of the federal government to do anything and ask: is there any point in continuing with the same tactics we've been doing for the past year? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-08
50:18

Careening towards nuclear war?

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about Israel's invasion of Lebanon, and how incapable/unwilling Canadian media are at challenging Zionist narratives. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

10-01
46:44

The war on Lebanon

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about Israel's attack on Lebanon and the assault by Canadian instutitutions on our free speech to condemn it. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-24
42:04

A country full of cowards

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about one of the barriers to taking action: a lack of courage. They examine how to find and build courage so that people feel supported enough to take on radical acts. Plus, no more cellphones in school: what problem is this trying to fix? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-17
50:46

The NDP-Liberal coalition is finally over (and so is your right to protest on campus)

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the political ramifications of the NDP ending the supply and confidence deal with the Liberals. Plus, increasing attacks on free speech on campus should worry everyone. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09-10
45:23

New season starts next week and SWITCH NOW to the Daily News feed

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09-04
00:45

DN - Terror charges for dad and son, Canada approved $107M in Israeli weapons exports, Wagner group massacred in Mali

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08-02
10:55

DN - PEI journos' union drive stuck, landslide at Chilcotin river and wildfires in Spain

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08-01
08:06

DN - Cops shut down Halifax encampment, AirBnB is eating up rental stock, 100+ dead in IND and PAK from flooding

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07-31
08:01

Only you can prevent forest fires (through our radical actions)

In this episode, Sandy and Nora think through what the left can learn from the strides made in Olympic-level gymnastics. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

07-30
48:41

Elizabeth Barclay

great recap. thanks Nora.

05-07 Reply

Carmelina Macario

Hello! Thanks for added a different lens on current events! I always learn something when I listen! Can you elaborate on how the government work to suppress the name of thise individuals who were responsible for the abuses at residential schools? Thx!

07-29 Reply

RubyDuchess

I mean I think they should be available easily and for free, but you ABSOLUTELY CAN get a PCR Test if you pay for one, there are loads of clinics where you can book them. It's seriously misleading to tell foreign press that they're outright unavailable šŸ™„

02-22 Reply

Cindy Bachynski

I haven't listened to the episode but the #FluTruxKlan in the title hints that you don't support the freedom of all Canadians. Or is this a comedy podcast and you are just trying to be edgy? Either way I support your right to abortion can you at least show me the same respect and accept my right to make my own medical decisions?

02-02 Reply

Ricky Kruger

Flrst of all ā€¦ I love This podcast Sooooo Much but I couldnā€™t disagree more about this ā€œlineā€ā€˜that apparently can be crossed and Must be protected. Stopping a person from speaking doesnā€™t get rid of the sentiment it simply buries it and quite honestly stoked the fire burning From within it . You gotta talk .Listen and the go from there . If your action doesnt solve t he problem then itā€™s n out the best action .

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