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We are young activists and we have conversations that lead to action! New Action Podcast is hosted by Alfred Burgesson and Tristan Oliff. Alfred is a member of Canada’s Prime Minister’s Youth Council and the Founder of Collective Action. Tristan is the Co-founder and Managing Director of Nouvelle News, youth-driven news and media platform amplifying stories that matter. If you enjoy our podcast.. subscribe, give us a rating, and follow us on social media!

Alfred Burgesson & Tristan Oliff

  • Nov 15, 2020 LATEST EPISODE
  • every other week NEW EPISODES
  • 31m AVG DURATION
  • 7 EPISODES


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Latest episodes from New Action Podcast

The Power of New/Mode with Steve Anderson

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2020 43:37


In this episode, we are joined by Steve Anderson, Co-Founder and Chief Strategist of New/Mode. New/Mode is the online tool that powers Collective Action. And together we mobilize ordinary people to take action online. New/Mode's powerful calling, email, SMS, fax, social and letter to the editor tools are successfully used around the world to build strong communities of support and to influence decision-making.If you enjoy our podcast, subscribe, give us a rating and follow us on social media.

Abolish the Electoral College | U.S. Elections

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 21:44


What a mess! On this episode, we talk about the state of the United States. Tristan and I talk about the ongoing U.S election, we talk about several different results from key states, the different scenarios that could take place. And most importantly, we talk about why the U.S needs to abolish the electoral college. Take Action to urge state Governors to join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact now!

Look Back to Look Forward

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2020 28:02


This episode is slightly different in that it's a little bit more personal but it's also fun. Tristan and I reflect on launching the New Action Podcast. We share some personal news. We talk about the U.S elections. And we also share different techniques we have to find balance in our lives and tips to find your purpose. Enjoy!

#ENDSARS Nigerians Killed in Peaceful Protests

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 43:21


On October 22nd the Nigerian military and police shot dead multiple #ENDSARS protesters. In this episode of the New Action Podcast, we talk about police brutality in Nigeria and the youth-led movement #ENDSARS.-Collective Action Campaign: End Police Brutality In NigeriaNouvelle News: The #EndSARS Movement And Police Brutality In Nigeria | Explained-Subscribe, leave us a rating and comment!Follow New Action Podcast on Instagram

Podcast Trailer: We are Young Activists

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 19, 2020 2:05


Conversations that lead to action! We are young activists and we discuss topics, people and events in the world today. There is a distinct lack of representation of young people and their perspectives - our goal is to help engage and involve young people in stories that matter. Hosted by Alfred Burgesson and Tristan Oliff. Subscribe to the New Action Podcast. Follow us on social media.

ALL EYES ON MI'KMA'KI - Protect Mi'kmaq Rights to Fish

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 44:28


In this episode, we explain the Mi'kmaq fishing rights crisis and we talk to a frontline Indigenous activist Brooke Willis about what this has been like on the ground.Since mid-September, members of the Sipekne'knatik First Nation in Nova Scotia have been denied their right to fish for a moderate livelihood. Mobs of non-indigenous fishers have used intimidation tactics which have escalated over the past month, with little pushback from the RCMP or action by the federal and provincial government.-Take Action at Collective ActionRead the latest Nouvelle News Story-Subscribe, leave us a rating and comment!Follow New Action Podcast on Instagram

Introducing New Action Podcast with Alfred Burgesson & Tristan Oliff

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 10, 2020 38:46


In our first episode of the New Action Podcast, we introduce ourselves, we share who we are, what we do, and why we are starting a podcast!Hosts: Alfred Burgesson (@alfredburgesson) Member of Prime Minister's Youth Council, Founder of Collective ActionTristan Oliff (@tristanoliff) Co-Founder & Managing Director of Nouvelle NewsWant to connect with us? Reach out at alfred@hfxcollective.com or tristanoliff@hotmail.comFollow New Action Podcast on social media!

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