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Like the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Become a Patron today)! On today's episode: the drama continues in the CPC leadership race, Canadians must not take their democracy for granted, and a tragic story out of Calgary serves as a reminder that racism and prejudice are deeply rooted in our systems. https://twitter.com/itsrodgermoran (Follow Rodger on Twitter) https://twitter.com/shailenepanylo (Follow Shailene on Twitter)
On today's episode, Joe is joined by writer, artist, and 2SLGBTQ+ activist Adam Zivo, who is on location in Ukraine. Adam shares what he's seen so far, including his narrow escape from an area under heavy shelling from the Russians. Like what you hear? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Become a Patron today. ) https://twitter.com/Joe_Roberts01 (Follow Joe on Twitter) https://twitter.com/ZivoAdam (Follow Adam on Twitter)
As Canadians are left wondering what the implications of Roe v Wade are north of the 49th, Rodger and Jessa McLean are joined in studio by London-based Maternal Fetal Medicine physician, Dr. Genevieve Eastabrook to explore just how fragile and unequal abortion is in Canada. https://twitter.com/itsrodgermoran (Follow Rodger on Twitter) https://twitter.com/Jessa_McLean (Follow Jessa on Twitter) https://twitter.com/placentadoc (Follow Dr. Eastabrook on Twitter) https://twitter.com/BPofDisruption (Follow Blueprints of Disruption on Twitter)
Like the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on Patreon!) Pierre Poilievre's "pay-as-you-go" approach to spending might work in the home, but not in the government. Inflation continues to rise, and while corporate greed might be one of the contributing factors, only government policy can be the solution. Santiago tries to convince Rodger that the Greens are relevant, but Rodger remains highly unconvinced.
On today's episode, Rodger and Santiago pull back the window dressing solutions the Trudeau government are offering on climate change, transportation and labour relations. Then they head to Colombia to talk about Gustavo Petro's incredible victory in the Colombian presidential election and what lessons can be learned by Canadian progressives.
Like the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on )Patreon. Rodger is joined by Peter Bergmanis, Chair of the London Health Coalition, to discuss what's at stake in privatizing our healthcare and how we can fight it. _________ https://twitter.com/Joe_Roberts01 (Follow Joe on Twitter) https://twitter.com/itsrodgermoran (Follow Rodger on Twitter) _________
Like the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on Patreon). This week we're joined by Washington Post columnist David Moscrop and commentator, columnist, and True North fellow Andrew Lawton for a postmortem on the Ontario election. Why went wrong, who won, and who lost? About David Moscrop David Moscrop is a contributing columnist for The Washington Post, the host of the podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/open-to-debate-with-david-moscrop/id1441042667 (Open to Debate), and the author of https://gooselane.com/products/too-dumb-for-democracy ("Too Dumb for Democracy? Why We Make Bad Political Decisions and How We Can Make Better Ones.") https://twitter.com/David_Moscrop (Follow David on Twitter) About Andrew Lawton Andrew Lawton is a broadcaster and columnist. Currently, he is a fellow at True North and a weekly columnist for Loonie Politics. His written work has been published across the world, including in the Washington Post, the National Post, the Toronto Sun, the Edmonton Sun, and Global News. Andrew has appeared as a commentator on CBC, CTV, TVO, CTS, and on BBC World. Andrew ran as a Progressive Conservative candidate in Ontario's 2018 provincial election. https://twitter.com/andrewlawton?s=21&t=jhZYCKbzPkmaRLCCmmZCyQ (Follow Andrew on Twitter) Stay connected with the latest from New Left Radio by https://newleft.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=8227a4372fe8dc22bdbf0e3db&id=e99d6c70b4 (joining our mailing list) today! _________
Like the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on Patreon)! Toronto District School Board Trustee and 2021 NDP Candidate Norm Di Pasquale drops by the studio to chat with Rodger and Santiago about all things that plague our society and politics, and how we can all do better. _________ https://twitter.com/Joe_Roberts01 (Follow Joe on Twitter) https://twitter.com/itsrodgermoran (Follow Rodger on Twitter) _________
Like the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on Patreon)! We're in our feelings about this election as we enter the home stretch. We talk all things election Ontario and the big plans of the parties. Then, we're joined by Andy Kroeber, NDP candidate for Elgin-Middlesex-London to discuss his riding and what the good people of the region need from Queen's Park. Santiago steps in to guest co-host. _________ https://twitter.com/Joe_Roberts01 (Follow Joe on Twitter) https://twitter.com/itsrodgermoran (Follow Rodger on Twitter) _________
Fan of the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on Patreon)! We're joined by former Ontario and federal Minister of Health Tony Clement and (newly) former ONDP MPP Rima Berns-McGown to discuss all things Ontario election and just who Ontarians should select on June 2nd. About Hon. Tony Clement The Honourable Tony Clement is a former Minister in the Stephen Harper Government federally, and the Mike Harris and Ernie Eves Governments in the Province of Ontario. During his time in the House of Commons (2006-2019) Mr. Clement served as: Minister of Health, Minister of Industry, President of the Treasury Board and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario. He therefore played a lead role in getting Canada's economy back on track after the most significant global economic recession since the 1930s. In Opposition Clement was Foreign Affairs Critic and Justice Critic. https://twitter.com/tonyclementcpc?s=21 (Follow Tony on Twitter) About Rima Berns-McGown Dr. Rima Berns-McGown is the former member of Provincial Parliament for Beaches-East York. She served as the Official Opposition Critic for Poverty and Homelessness and a member of the Standing Committee on the Legislative Assembly. Before she was elected, Rima taught Diaspora Studies at the University of Toronto. She holds a PhD in International Politics from the University of Aberystwyth, an MA from the Paul H. Nitze School of Advanced International studies of the Johns Hopkins University, and a Bachelor of Journalism and Political Science from Carleton University. She has a long history of writing about and advocating for systemic change that creates equity and societies that truly work for everyone who lives in them. Rima was born in South Africa of a mixed background and is proud to be a member of Ontario's first Black Caucus. https://twitter.com/beyrima?s=21&t=Mf5AXSMB1Kcg-hb3vREsYA (Follow Rima on Twitter) Stay connected with the latest from New Left Radio by https://newleft.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=8227a4372fe8dc22bdbf0e3db&id=e99d6c70b4 (joining our mailing list) today! _________
Like the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on Patreon)! June 3rd is coming fast and furious. Where do the polls stand and can red or orange break through? Can the NDP find the winning message? Then, we're joined by Sam Kaplun, Independent candidate for MPP in Eglington-Lawrence. _________ https://twitter.com/Joe_Roberts01 (Follow Joe on Twitter) https://twitter.com/itsrodgermoran (Follow Rodger on Twitter) _________
Like the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on Patreon)! New season, new format, new schedule. We're joined by Jess McLean to discuss her new show on the New Left Media Network. The Ontario Liberals propose the NDP's policy they opposed last year. Th PM made a surprise trip to Ukraine. Conservatives gather for an unofficial debate — the result is, we all lose. _________ https://twitter.com/Joe_Roberts01 (Follow Joe on Twitter) https://twitter.com/itsrodgermoran (Follow Rodger on Twitter) _________
Like the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on Patreon)! Roe v. Wade looks dead in a huge setback to reproductive rights in the US. While our struggle is different, equity in access is already a major issue and nothing is guaranteed. What can be done now to prevent regression in Canada? _________ https://twitter.com/Joe_Roberts01 (Follow Joe on Twitter) https://twitter.com/itsrodgermoran (Follow Rodger on Twitter) _________
Like the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on Patreon)! The PCs, Libs, and NDP aren't the only choices on the ballot in Ontario — two right-wing parties are also vying for your heart. The Ontario Party (headed by Canada's biggest goober) and the New Blue Party are battling out which can be more reactionary and draw the kook crowd. The fight now comes with Trump endorsed star power! _________ https://twitter.com/Joe_Roberts01 (Follow Joe on Twitter) https://twitter.com/itsrodgermoran (Follow Rodger on Twitter) _________
Like the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on Patreon)! Doug Ford has unveiled his platform budget and it is filled with surprises! If we didn't completely forget about political promises/actions 15 minutes after they happen, some might even call him a hypocrite. _________ https://twitter.com/Joe_Roberts01 (Follow Joe on Twitter) https://twitter.com/itsrodgermoran (Follow Rodger on Twitter) _________
Like the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on Patreon)! Our systems fail us. They resist change by nature and uphold oppression. This week, a report on Canadian antisemitism and the name change of a Toronto university illustrate the challenges of systemic change. _________ https://twitter.com/Joe_Roberts01 (Follow Joe on Twitter) https://twitter.com/itsrodgermoran (Follow Rodger on Twitter) _________
Fan of the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on Patreon). There is a lot of political posturing on the plight of the Uyghur people. We're joined by Darren Byler to cut through it and discuss what life is like for Uyghurs under colonialism in Western China, in the diaspora, and what we can do to support their struggle. About In the Camps China's High-Tech Penal Colony How China built a network of surveillance to detain over a million people and produce a system of control previously unknown in human history. A cruel and high-tech form of colonization has been unfolding over the past decade in China's vast northwestern region of Xinjiang, where as many as a million and a half Uyghurs, Kazakhs and Hui have vanished into high-security camps and associated factories. It is the largest internment of a religious minority since World War II. https://globalreports.columbia.edu/books/in-the-camps/ (Buy In the Camps China's High-Tech Penal Colony now) About Terror Capitalism: Uyghur Dispossession and Masculinity in a Chinese City In Terror Capitalism anthropologist Darren Byler theorizes the contemporary Chinese colonization of the Uyghur Muslim minority group in the northwest autonomous region of Xinjiang. He shows that the mass detention of over one million Uyghurs in “reeducation camps” is part of processes of resource extraction in Uyghur lands that have led to what he calls terror capitalism—a configuration of ethnoracialization, surveillance, and mass detention that in this case promotes settler colonialism. Drawing on ethnographic fieldwork in the regional capital Ürümchi, Byler shows how media infrastructures, the state's enforcement of “Chinese” cultural values, and the influx of Han Chinese settlers contribute to Uyghur dispossession and their expulsion from the city. He particularly attends to the experiences of young Uyghur men—who are the primary target of state violence—and how they develop masculinities and homosocial friendships to protect themselves against gendered, ethnoracial, and economic violence. By tracing the political and economic stakes of Uyghur colonization, Byler demonstrates that state-directed capitalist dispossession is coconstructed with a colonial relation of domination. https://www.dukeupress.edu/terror-capitalism (BuyTerror Capitalism: Uyghur Dispossession and Masculinity in a Chinese City now) About Darren Byler Darren Byler is a sociocultural anthropologist whose teaching and research examines the dispossession of stateless populations through forms of contemporary capitalism and colonialism in China, Central Asia, and Southeast Asia. His monograph, https://www.dukeupress.edu/terror-capitalism (Terror Capitalism: Uyghur Dispossession and Masculinity in a Chinese City) (Duke University Press, 2021), examines emerging forms of media, infrastructure, economics and politics in the Uyghur homeland in Chinese Central Asia (Ch: Xinjiang). The book, which is based on two years of ethnographic fieldwork among Uyghur and Han internal male migrants, argues that Chinese authorities and technologists have made Uyghurs the object of what it names “terror capitalism.” It shows that this emergent form of internal colonialism and capitalist frontier-making utilizes a post-9/11 discourse of terrorism, what he shows produces a novel sequence of racialization, to justify state investment in a wide array of policing and social engineering systems. These techno-political systems have “disappeared” hundreds of thousands of Uyghurs and other Turkic Muslims in “reeducation” camps and other forms of productive detention while empowering millions of state workers and private contractors who build the system. The book considers how the ubiquity of pass-book systems, webs of technological surveillance, urban banishment and mass internment camps have reshaped human experience among native Uyghurs and Han settler-colonizers in the capital of the region...
Like the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on Patreon)! The NDP unveils it's policy platform, the Ontario Liberals jump into the culture war debate, and the NDP loves trees 200 million times more than Stephen Del Duca. _________ https://twitter.com/Joe_Roberts01 (Follow Joe on Twitter) https://twitter.com/itsrodgermoran (Follow Rodger on Twitter) _________
Like the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on Patreon)! Ontario E-Day is coming and no matter the result at the ballot box, the ONDP caucus at Queen's Park will look different in the next sitting of provincial parliament. Some MPP have chosen not to run again, some have been barred, and some have lost a contested nomination. _________ https://twitter.com/Joe_Roberts01 (Follow Joe on Twitter) https://twitter.com/itsrodgermoran (Follow Rodger on Twitter) _________
Like the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on Patreon)! We're back from hiatus! Ontario election fever is sweeping the province — we cover what's shaping up in the race and what is yet to come as we race towards EDay. _________ https://twitter.com/Joe_Roberts01 (Follow Joe on Twitter) https://twitter.com/itsrodgermoran (Follow Rodger on Twitter) _________
Like the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on Patreon)! It's April Fools Day and it's Carbon Tax Increase Day! It's unlucky timing for the tax increase, with gas prices through the roof Conservatives will be on a rampage of blame. The budget drops on April 7th, expect it kick off a serious debate on defence spending and present the first real test to the NDP-Liberal Confidence and Supply Agreement. Then, what private member bills should we be watching as they work their way through the House of Commons? _________ https://twitter.com/Joe_Roberts01 (Follow Joe on Twitter)
Fan of the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on Patreon)! Each week, we'll bring you a panel discussion with Canada's leading journalists, columnists, politicos, and change-makers discussing what's happening in the newsphere. This week, we're joined by Professor Radhika Desai and MP Peter Fragiskatos, to debate the role of NATO in a changing world and Canada's place in a changing NATO. With Russia's invasion of Ukraine continuing, what does the conflict mean for the future of the alliance? About Radhika Desai Dr. Radhika Desai is Professor at the Department of Political Studies, and Director, Geopolitical Economy Research Group, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, Canada. She is the author of Geopolitical Economy: After US Hegemony, Globalization and Empire (2013), Slouching Towards Ayodhya: From Congress to Hindutva in Indian Politics (2nd rev ed, 2004) and Intellectuals and Socialism: ‘Social Democrats' and the Labour Party (1994), a New Statesman and Society Book of the Month, and editor or co-editor of Russia, Ukraine and Contemporary Imperialism, a special issue of International Critical Thought (2016), Theoretical Engagements in Geopolitical Economy(2015), Analytical Gains from Geopolitical Economy (2015), Revitalizing Marxist Theory for Today's Capitalism (2010) and Developmental and Cultural Nationalisms (2009). She is also the author of numerous articles in Economic and Political Weekly, International Critical Thought, New Left Review, Third World Quarterly, World Review of Political Economy and other journals and in edited collections on parties, political economy, culture and nationalism. With Alan Freeman, she co-edits the Geopolitical Economy book series with Manchester University Press and the Future of Capitalism book series with Pluto Press. She serves on the Editorial Boards of many journals including Canadian Political Science Review, Critique of Political Economy, E-Social Sciences, Pacific Affairs, Global Faultlines, Research in Political Economy, Revista de Economía Crítica, World Review of Political Economy and International Critical Thought. About Peter Fragiskatos Peter Fragiskatos was first elected as the Member of Parliament for London North Centre in 2015. In this role, Mr. Fragiskatos previously served as a member of the National Security and Intelligence Committee of Parliamentarians, the Standing Committee on Finance, and the Special Committee on Canada-China Relations. He was also a member of various other committees, parliamentary associations, and interparliamentary groups. Prior to entering federal politics, Mr. Fragiskatos was a political scientist at King's University College at Western University and a media commentator. His works have been published by major Canadian and international news organizations, including Maclean's, The Globe and Mail, The Toronto Star, BBC News, and CNN. Born in London, Ontario, Mr. Fragiskatos has combined his passion for politics with a desire to give back to his community. He has served on the boards of Anago (Non) Residential Resources Inc. and the Heritage London Foundation. An active volunteer, he ran a youth mentorship program and has worked with many local not-for-profit groups, such as the London Food Bank, the London Cross-Cultural Learner Centre, and Literacy London, a charity dedicated to helping adults improve their reading and writing skills. Mr. Fragiskatos holds a Political Science degree from Western University, a master's degree in International Relations from Queen's University, and a PhD in International Relations from Cambridge University. Stay connected with the latest from New Left Radio by https://newleft.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=8227a4372fe8dc22bdbf0e3db&id=e99d6c70b4 (joining our mailing list) today! _________
Like the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on Patreon)! The race for Conservative Party leader is heating up as the endorsements roll in and the battle lines are taking shape. Patrick Brown announces his campaign co-chair, former CPC MP & Canadian Alliance Interim Leader John Reynolds, a Harperite. Is Brown signaling to neocons that he's their guy? What does conservative internationalism mean for Canada? Santiago guest co-hosts! _________ https://twitter.com/Joe_Roberts01 (Follow Joe on Twitter) https://twitter.com/santiago_dsc?s=21&t=0DbAW6fcPzVvtDcX1_Jfmw (Follow Santiago on Twitter) _________
Fan of the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on Patreon)! Infant food insecurity. In Canada. In 2022. Author and academic, Lesley Frank joins us to discuss her research and book, Out of Milk, Infant Food Insecurity in a Rich Nation. Why is it that the most vulnerable among us go hungry in one of the wealthiest nations in the world? How deep does the problem go? What can be done about it? About Out of Milk: Infant Food Insecurity in a Rich Nation “Did you ever go to bed and wonder if your child was getting enough to eat?” For food insecure mothers, the worry is constant, and babies are at risk of going hungry. Out of Milk calls out the pressing need to establish the economic and social conditions necessary for successful breastfeeding and for accessible, reliable, and safe formula feeding for families everywhere. Through compelling interviews, Lesley Frank answers the breastfeeding paradox: why women who can least afford to buy infant formula are less likely to breastfeed. She reveals that what and how infants are fed is linked to the social and economic status of those who feed them. Out of Milk uncovers the shocking reality of food insecurity for formula-fed babies, the economic and social constraints limiting mothers' ability to breastfeed, and the lengths to which mothers must go to provide for their children. But in a country that leaves the problem of food insecurity to ineffective charity models, public policies are failing to support our most vulnerable populations. This book is important reading for health practitioners, social workers, community agency workers, and policymakers involved with food insecurity, infant feeding, poverty, social welfare, health, or food policy. It is also essential for students and scholars in sociologies of health, food, family; nutrition; food studies; nursing, public/social policy; and women's and gender studies. https://www.ubcpress.ca/out-of-milk (Buy Out of Milk now) About Lesley Frank Lesley Frank is the Canada Research Chair in Food, Health, and Social Justice at Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia. She is a leading scholar of infant food insecurity in Canada, with publications in the journals Food, Culture and Society; Food and Foodways; Canadian Food Studies; and the Canadian Medical Association Journal. She is the author of the annual Nova Scotia Family and Child Poverty Report Card and a steering member of Campaign 2000, a cross-Canada public education movement that works to increase public awareness of the levels and consequences of child and family poverty. Her work has been featured on CBC's The Current. https://twitter.com/FranklyLess?s=20&t=Npe2iyJQH4UJcqLmZdfOpg (Follow Lesley Frank on Twitter) Stay connected with the latest from New Left Radio by https://newleft.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=8227a4372fe8dc22bdbf0e3db&id=e99d6c70b4 (joining our mailing list) today! _________
Like the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on Patreon)! The Ford government proudly announces a new deal that will bring thousands of EV battery manufacturing jobs to Windsor, but declines to answer questions as to how much the province is giving the corporations in incentives. Then, CEO of Blackrock Larry Fink lays some major predictions on shareholders in his annual letter in response to the war in Ukraine — the end of globalization, distress to supply chains, and increased inflation. What does it mean for Canada? _________ https://twitter.com/Joe_Roberts01 (Follow Joe on Twitter) https://twitter.com/itsrodgermoran (Follow Rodger on Twitter) _________
Like the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on Patreon)! Unifor accuses former president Jerry Dias of corruption in the saddest story in labour today. Then, the battle to unseat Jason Kenney is heating up. Will he lose his premiership in what may be the largest political convention in Canadian history. _________ https://twitter.com/Joe_Roberts01 (Follow Joe on Twitter) https://twitter.com/itsrodgermoran (Follow Rodger on Twitter) _________
Like the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on Patreon)! Yesterday's announcement of the details of the Supply Agreement between New Democrats and Liberals paves the way for certainty in government for the next three years and delivers hard won change for Canadians. We explore the agreement and the politics around it. _________ https://twitter.com/Joe_Roberts01 (Follow Joe on Twitter) https://twitter.com/itsrodgermoran (Follow Rodger on Twitter) _________
Fan of the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on Patreon)! We're joined by Cory Johnston, host of The Mind of a Skeptical Leftist, to discuss his journey to the left from a Conservative upbringing, the politics of Saskatchewan, and Anarchism. About Cory Johnston Cory is a podcaster & youtube creatorwho comes at politics and theory from an anarchist lens. When not creating content for you to enjoy, he spends his work days as a laborer in the oilfields of conservative Saskatchewan. https://twitter.com/Skepticallefty (Follow Cory on Twitter) https://linktr.ee/Skepticalcory (Find & Support Cory's work) Stay connected with the latest from New Left Radio by https://newleft.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=8227a4372fe8dc22bdbf0e3db&id=e99d6c70b4 (joining our mailing list) today! _________
Like the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on Patreon)! Rodger's back and two more Conservatives jump into the leadership race, taking the total to eight. Who are they? Does it matter or is it a race between Brown/Charest and Poilievre? CP Rail employees go on strike and the government immediately threatens to force them back to work. Can labour laws be fixed to protect the right of workers to strike? _________ https://twitter.com/Joe_Roberts01 (Follow Joe on Twitter) https://twitter.com/itsrodgermoran (Follow Rodger on Twitter) _________
Like the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on Patreon)! Rodger's still on Spring Break so Santiago is filling in. We cover OPSEU and Ontario colleges and universities avoiding a strike what does it mean for students, faculty, and politics? Then, the government is lifting the testing requirement for border crossing. The timing is odd, no? _________ https://twitter.com/Joe_Roberts01 (Follow Joe on Twitter) https://twitter.com/itsrodgermoran (Follow Rodger on Twitter) _________
Fan of the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on Patreon)! Each week, we'll bring you a panel discussion with Canada's leading journalists, columnists, politicos, and change-makers discussing what's happening in the newsphere. This week, we're joined by Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion & Liberal MP for Windsor-Tecumseh Irek Kusmierczyk and commentator and columnist Andrew Lawton, to debate the invocation of the Emergencies Act. Was it justified? Should such legislation exist? What does it mean for our future? About Irek Kusmierczyk Irek and his family have lived in the Windsor-Tecumseh riding for more than 35 years after immigrating to Canada from Poland. His father worked in the auto industry and his mom was a teller at a small local credit union. His parents instilled in Irek a passion for community service leading him to a career on Windsor City Council, where he was elected in three consecutive elections. On council, Irek successfully advocated for historic investments in flood protection, road improvements, libraries and parks that improve quality of life. Irek was elected to Parliament in 2019 to represent the residents of Windsor-Tecumseh and, shortly thereafter, he was appointed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to serve as Parliamentary Secretary to the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Disability Inclusion. Irek earned his PhD from Vanderbilt University in the United States and a Master's Degree in Government from the London School of Economics specializing in local government and cross-border environmental relations around the Great Lakes. He has government experience working for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs as an Atlantic Council of Canada Fellow. About Andrew Lawton Andrew Lawton is a broadcaster and columnist. Currently, he is a fellow at True North and a weekly columnist for Loonie Politics. His written work has been published across the world, including in the Washington Post, the National Post, the Toronto Sun, the Edmonton Sun, and Global News. Andrew has appeared as a commentator on CBC, CTV, TVO, CTS, and on BBC World. Andrew ran as a Progressive Conservative candidate in Ontario's 2018 provincial election. Stay connected with the latest from New Left Radio by https://newleft.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=8227a4372fe8dc22bdbf0e3db&id=e99d6c70b4 (joining our mailing list) today! _________
Like the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on Patreon)! Rodger's on Spring Break so Santiago is filling in. Patrick Brown slams Pierre Poilievre's pst support of the niqab ban and other Harper era platform pieces that play on Canadians base fears and islamophobia. Pierre strikes back. Then, a strike is all but certain for Ontario university faculty. What does it mean for students and faculty? _________ https://twitter.com/Joe_Roberts01 (Follow Joe on Twitter) https://twitter.com/itsrodgermoran (Follow Rodger on Twitter) _________
Like the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on Patreon)! Global governance, often the domain of economists, bankers, and those with tin foil hats is essential if humanity has any hope of facing the existential problems of today. We need strong, democratic institutions, and a global voice for and of the people. Long resigned to science fiction and the aspirations of tyrants, can we build a global government that drives humanity forward? One that creates a more fair and just world? We're joined by global governance expert Augusto Lopez-Claris and economist & philosopher Vivek Dehejia to explore. About Augusto Lopez-Claros Augusto Lopez-Claros is Executive Director and Chair of the https://globalgovernanceforum.org/ (Global Governance Forum). He is an international economist with over 30 years of experience in international organizations, including most recently at the World Bank. For the 2018/2019 academic years Augusto Lopez-Claros was on leave from the World Bank as a Senior Fellow at the Edmund Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University. Between 2011 and 2017 he was the Director of the World Bank's Global Indicators Group, the department responsible for the Bank's Doing Business report and other international benchmarking studies. Previously he was Chief Economist and Director of the Global Competitiveness Program at the World Economic Forum in Geneva, where he was also the Editor of the Global Competitiveness Report, the Forum's flagship publication, as well as a number of regional economic reports. Before joining the Forum he worked for several years in the financial sector in London, with a special focus on emerging markets. He was the International Monetary Fund's Resident Representative in the Russian Federation during the 1990s. Before joining the IMF, Lopez-Claros was a Professor of Economics at the University of Chile in Santiago. He was educated in England and the United States, receiving a diploma in Mathematical Statistics from Cambridge University and a Ph.D. in Economics from Duke University. He is a much-sought-after international speaker, having lectured in the last several years at some of the world's leading universities, think tanks and international organizations. In 2007 he was a coeditor of The International Monetary System, the IMF, and the G-20: A Great Transformation in the Making? and The Humanitarian Response Index: Measuring Commitment to Best Practice, both published by Palgrave. He was the editor of The Innovation for Development Report 2009–2010: Strengthening Innovation for the Prosperity of Nations, published by Palgrave in November 2009 and a subsequent edition published in 2010. More recent publications include: “Fiscal Challenges After the Global Financial Crisis: A Survey of Key Issues” (2014), “Removing Impediments to Sustainable Economic Development: The Case of Corruption” (2015), “The Moral Dimension of the Fight Against Corruption” (2017), Equality for Women = Prosperity for All (St. Martin´s Press, 2018), and Financing Instruments for Climate Change Mitigation and Adaptation (2021). In May of 2018 Sweden's Global Challenges Foundation awarded Lopez-Claros the New Shape Prize for his work (with Arthur Dahl and Maja Groff) “Global Governance and the Emergence of Global Institutions for the 21st Century.” A book of the same title was published by Cambridge University Press in 2020. About Vivek Dehejia Dr. https://www.idfcinstitute.org/about/team/vivek-dehejia/ (Vivek Dehejia) was Resident Senior Fellow in Political Economy at IDFC Institute. Dr. Dehejia is also Associate Professor of Economics and Philosophy at Carleton University in Ottawa, Canada and Columnist, Mint. He holds a PhD in Economics (1995) from Columbia University in New York, where his thesis supervisors included the Nobel laureate Robert Mundell and the noted international trade economist Jagdish Bhagwati. Dr. Dehejia is also
Like the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on Patreon)! Jean Charest is in and putting his bet on pipelines! Gas prices are HIGH. This is among the clearest day to day manifestation of corporate greed affecting Canadians. Charest shirks questions on Bill 21. Ukrainian President Zelenskyy is addressing the House of Commons tomorrow and the Prime Minister is introducing him. Will he use the opportunity with all eyes on Ottawa to make a major announcement? Maybe Kiefer Sutherland, Tommy Douglas' grandson, should run for parliament? _________ https://twitter.com/Joe_Roberts01 (Follow Joe on Twitter) https://twitter.com/itsrodgermoran (Follow Rodger on Twitter) _________
Like the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on Patreon)! Conservatives are popping up left and right to seek the leadership. What does it all mean for the future of the party, the country, and the left? _________ https://twitter.com/Joe_Roberts01 (Follow Joe on Twitter) https://twitter.com/itsrodgermoran (Follow Rodger on Twitter) _________
Like the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on Patreon)! The Russian invasion of Ukraine has created a humanitarian crisis. 1.5 million people, mostly women and children, have been displaced with many fleeing across the Polish border in pursuit of safety. NLR Counterpoint panelist Adam Zivo from the National Post is reporting on the ground and joins us to tell us what he's seen and experienced as the conflict rages on and the human toll compounds. https://twitter.com/zivoadam?s=21 (Follow Adam on Twitter) https://twitter.com/Joe_Roberts01 (Follow Joe on Twitter) https://twitter.com/itsrodgermoran (Follow Rodger on Twitter) _________
Like the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on Patreon)! With government making the decision to return to 'normal', workers are at risk of surveillance, job loss, and more. What's at stake? The Conservative leadership race is shaping up — buckle up, it's going to be a long one. It looks like Pierre Poilievre won't be running unopposed. Then, we're joined by Tiffany Balducci in the CUPE Ontario Union Hall to discuss the latest IPCC report on the climate crisis, what labour's role is in a just transition, and how we can push forward on what is an overwhelming existential challenge. Links https://www.greenjobsoshawa.ca/ (Green Jobs Oshawa) https://canadians.org/analysis/progress-green-jobs-oshawa (PROGRESS FOR GREEN JOBS OSHAWA) - Council of Canadians https://anchor.fm/cupe-ontario/episodes/2022-The-Dumpster-is-on-Fire--but-so-is-the-Planet-e1dei6q (A CUPE Cast podcast episode on climate crisis) https://cupe.ca/cupe-national-environment-policy (CUPE National Environment Policy) https://greeneconomynet.ca/one-million-climate-jobs/ (Green Economy Network, One Million Jobs campaign) https://cupe.ca/sites/cupe/files/climate_change_declaration_eng.pdf (CUPE Climate Change Emergency Declaration) https://www.ontariondp.ca/greennewdeal (Ontario NDP Green New Democratic Deal) https://twitter.com/TiffanyBalducci (Follow Tiffany on Twitter) https://twitter.com/Joe_Roberts01 (Follow Joe on Twitter) https://twitter.com/itsrodgermoran (Follow Rodger on Twitter) _________
Fan of the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on Patreon)! A life and career of fighting to amplify voices of young people demanding change has lead Irwin Elman to seek to become the NDP MPP for Don Valley East — former Liberal Premier Kathleen Wynne's riding. What does his race look like and what can be done to pry this seat away from the Liberals? About Irwin Elman Irwin Elman is an award-winning child and youth advocate running for Ontario's New Democrats in Don Valley West. Elman was the Ontario Child Advocate from 2008 to 2019. Elman is an experienced educator, counsellor, youth worker, program manager, policy developer, and youth advocate. He has previously worked as Manager of the Pape Adolescent Resource Centre in Toronto and Director of Client Service at Central Toronto Youth Services. His advocacy has been recognized by organizations including The Children's Aid Foundation of Canada, which presented him with a “Stand Up For Kids Award.” https://twitter.com/irwinelman?s=21 (Follow Irwin Elman on Twitter) Stay connected with the latest from New Left Radio by https://newleft.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=8227a4372fe8dc22bdbf0e3db&id=e99d6c70b4 (joining our mailing list) today! _________
Like the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on Patreon)! Rodger's still on hiatus so Santiago steps in to discuss the cost of gas, and the licking of the lips of those who love oil & gas while Canadians struggle to fill the gas tank. Joe Biden's State of the Union speech focused on 'Buy American'. What does this mean for Canadian workers and the future of industrial policy? _________ https://twitter.com/Santiago_DSC (Follow Santiago on Twitter) https://twitter.com/Joe_Roberts01 (Follow Joe on Twitter) https://twitter.com/itsrodgermoran (Follow Rodger on Twitter) _________
Like the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on Patreon)! Rodger's on hiatus so Santiago steps in to discuss the Bank of Canada raising the overnight interest rate and the apocalyptic IPCC report that has been overshadowed by current events. _________ https://twitter.com/Joe_Roberts01 (Follow Joe on Twitter) https://twitter.com/itsrodgermoran (Follow Rodger on Twitter) _________
Like the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on Patreon)! Pierre Poilievre makes his case that Canadian oil is the solution to the invasion of Ukraine. Maybe Conservatives want to run government like a poorly run business. Max Bernier brings the Nazi heat. Links https://canadiandimension.com/articles/view/why-the-left-shouldnt-underestimate-pierre-poilievre (Why the left shouldn't underestimate Pierre Poilievre) - Oliver Mackenzie, Canadian Dimension https://breachmedia.ca/pierre-poilievre-harper-but-with-his-fangs-bared/ (Pierre Poilievre—Harper but with fangs bared) - Mitchell Thompson, The Breach _________ https://twitter.com/Joe_Roberts01 (Follow Joe on Twitter) https://twitter.com/itsrodgermoran (Follow Rodger on Twitter) _________
Like the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on Patreon)! The race for leader of the Conservative Party of Canada may be decided already — or not? We're going old school with some names being tossed out as contenders. Is it all an effort to create the illusion of competition? The Ontario election is coming. Joining us in the CUPE Ontario Union Hall, CUPE Ontario President Fred Hahn joins us to talk about Ford's plan to scrap license plate tag renewal and forego $1 billion in revenue. https://twitter.com/Joe_Roberts01 (Follow Joe on Twitter) https://twitter.com/itsrodgermoran (Follow Rodger on Twitter) _________
Fan of the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on Patreon)! What does freedom look like? Is it the stuff of mask mandates and vaccine passports or the yearning to self-direct the destiny of a people? Can we say that policing is democratic? How do we effect real change in our world? Former Toronto City Councillor and NDP MP, and current Executive Director of the Institute for Change Leaders, Olivia Chow joins us to discuss. About Olivia Chow For over thirty years, Olivia Chow has been an effective and well-known public figure, serving in Toronto's municipal politics and on the national stage as a Canadian Member of Parliament. She was voted Best City Councillor seven times by readers of NOW magazine and Best MP in 2010. Readers of the Toronto Sun voted her Top Torontonian in 2012 and Canadian Immigrant magazine named her as one of Canada's Top 25 Immigrants. Olivia also wrote the best selling memoir “My Journey”, published in 2014. In 2015, Olivia Chow joined X University as a Distinguished Visiting Professor. Her work focuses on community engagement and leadership development. As a founder of the Institute for Change Leaders, Olivia and her team of 30+ trainers have taught community and political organizing to thousands of organizers since March of 2015. Olivia's career has been all about creating lasting change. Olivia was born in Hong Kong and moved to Toronto with her parents when she was thirteen. She studied Philosophy and Fine Art at university and has worked as a college professor, an ESL teacher, a counsellor for new immigrants, and a sculptor. She became an activist as a young woman, fighting for the rights of refugees and immigrants. For over 20 years, she was at the forefront of the ultimately successful campaign to achieve a national apology and redress for the discriminatory “Chinese Head Tax”. Olivia won her first election in 1985 and served on the Toronto Board of Education for six years. In 1991, Olivia became the first Asian-born woman elected as a Metro Toronto Councillor. She was re-elected to the city council five times, serving with distinction for 14 years. While at City Hall, she served as Chair of the Community Services Committee and Vice-Chair of the Toronto Transit Commission (TTC), among other senior responsibilities. Throughout her career, Olivia has been at the forefront, working for progress for all. She has reached across party lines and travelled across the country, forging alliances with municipal and provincial leaders, business and advocacy groups. Olivia married Jack Layton in 1988, and together they forged one of Canada's most remarkable political partnerships, sharing a passion for life and a commitment to change. Jack became the leader of the New Democratic Party and Canada's Leader of the Opposition in Parliament before he died of cancer in 2011. Since his passing, Olivia has continued the quest to make Toronto a better city and Canada a better country for all. https://twitter.com/oliviachow (Follow Olivia Chow on Twitter) About the Institute for Change Leaders The Institute advances education by developing and delivering courses to the public that teach participants the tools, principles, ethics and values of participatory democracy in order to acquire knowledge and skills to be involved, and leaders, in democratic processes. Founded in 2016 by Olivia Chow, the Institute for Change Leaders (ICL) teaches the skills that organizers need to win social change. ICL believes students learn best when they practice what they learn, and are constantly engaged in small group learning. They deliver a full curriculum in regular sessions online and at X University, and work with organizations to deliver tailored trainings in their workplaces. ICL's mission is to ensure organizers are continually developing the skills they need to transform the resources they have into the change they want. The Institute does this by teaching organizing strategies
Like the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on Patreon)! Imperialism is imperialism is imperialism. Russia's invasion of Ukraine has made for a harrowing few days and brought up interesting questions for the left to grapple with. https://twitter.com/Joe_Roberts01 (Follow Joe on Twitter) https://twitter.com/itsrodgermoran (Follow Rodger on Twitter) _________
Like the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on Patreon)! Russia has invaded Ukraine. The Trudeau government gets the Emergencies Act passed, then just days later cancels it. What's the deal? https://twitter.com/Joe_Roberts01 (Follow Joe on Twitter) https://twitter.com/itsrodgermoran (Follow Rodger on Twitter) _________
Fan of the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on Patreon)! Each week, we'll bring you a panel discussion with Canada's leading journalists, columnists, politicos, and change-makers discussing what's happening in the newsphere. This week, we're joined by former Ontario and federal Minister of Health Tony Clement and physician and medical researcher Dr. Genevieve Eastabrook to discuss the state of healthcare in this country, who's at fault, and what can be done to fix it. About Hon. Tony Clement The Honourable Tony Clement is a former Minister in the Stephen Harper Government federally, and the Mike Harris and Ernie Eves Governments in the Province of Ontario. During his time in the House of Commons (2006-2019) Mr. Clement served as: Minister of Health, Minister of Industry, President of the Treasury Board and Minister responsible for the Federal Economic Development Initiative for Northern Ontario. He therefore played a lead role in getting Canada's economy back on track after the most significant global economic recession since the 1930s. In Opposition Clement was Foreign Affairs Critic and Justice Critic. https://twitter.com/tonyclementcpc?s=21 (Follow Tony on Twitter) About Dr. Genevieve Eastabrook Dr. Eastabrook completed medical school at the University of Calgary, residency training at the University of British Columbia, and a fellowship in Maternal Fetal Medicine, as well as the Royal College certified Clinical Investigator Program, also at UBC. In 2012, she joined Western University's division of Maternal Fetal Medicine as a clinician-researcher and in 2017, she took on the role of director of the MFM subspecialty training program. As a member of the Pregnancy Research Group, Dr. Eastabrook's current research focus is on placental dysfunction and cardiovascular maladaptation to pregnancy, particularly within the obese population. https://twitter.com/placentadoc?s=21 (Follow Genevieve on Twitter) Stay connected with the latest from New Left Radio by https://newleft.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=8227a4372fe8dc22bdbf0e3db&id=e99d6c70b4 (joining our mailing list) today! _________
Like the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on Patreon)! The Emergencies Act passes after Ottawa has been cleared. Why do we still need it? Is it an overstep? A circumvention of the rule of law? Could publicly owned and operated tow trucks have saved us all this hassle? https://twitter.com/Joe_Roberts01 (Follow Joe on Twitter) https://twitter.com/itsrodgermoran (Follow Rodger on Twitter) _________
Like the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on Patreon)! What is the role of the state? Is big government good, bad, or indifferent? We welcome NLR Counterpoint panelist and former Libertarian Party of Canada leader Tim Moen on to debate the role of the state. About Tim Moen Tim Moen is a Canadian libertarian podcaster, blogger, activist, and politician. He was the leader of the Libertarian Party of Canada from May 2014 to August 2021. Outside of politics, he is a firefighter, paramedic, business owner, and filmmaker. Moen became the leader of the Libertarian Party of Canada in May 2014, succeeding former leader Katrina Chowne. He ran in the 2014 Fort McMurray—Athabasca by-election. His campaign received considerable attention from a variety of Canadian and US news outlets, such as CNN, Huffington Post, Reason.com, due to his social media memes explaining libertarianism. Moen is an anarcho-capitalist. He supports ending all government surveillance programs, withdrawing all troops stationed abroad, legalizing cannabis, decriminalizing drugs, legalizing prostitution, and tax cuts. https://twitter.com/moen_tim (Follow Tim Moen on Twitter) About Joe Roberts Joe Roberts loves big government. https://twitter.com/Joe_Roberts01 (Follow Joe on Twitter) https://twitter.com/itsrodgermoran (Follow Rodger on Twitter) _________
Like the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on Patreon)! The debate over invoking the Emergencies Act rages in the House of Commons, with all sense of civility seemingly thrown out the window. Conservative MPs are screaming out ‘dictator' when the PM speaks and deploying a Jewish MP to defend their supporting a movement that includes swastika bearers — even extending the battle to Fox News and the NY Post. Are Canadian politics forever broken? https://twitter.com/Joe_Roberts01 (Follow Joe on Twitter) https://twitter.com/itsrodgermoran (Follow Rodger on Twitter) _________
Each week on Counterpoint, we'll bring you a panel discussion with Canada's leading journalists, columnists, politicos, and change makers discussing what's happening in the newsphere. This week, we're joined by writer Oliver Mackenzie and National Post columnist Adam Zivo for a conversation on the Nordic Model. About Oliver Mackenzie Oliver Mackenzie is a Victoria-based video producer, graphic designer, and writer. His recent clients have included People's Policy Project, Common Cause, and Digital Foundry. https://twitter.com/oliemack?s=21 (Follow Oliver on Twitter) About Adam Zivo Adam Zivo is a regular columnist at the National Post, an activist having previously consulted with the Canadian Armed Forces on LGBTQ+ issues, and former Junior Research Fellow at the NATO Association of Canada focusing in the areas of cyber and information warfare and social media manipulation. https://twitter.com/zivoadam?s=21 (Follow Adam on Twitter) Stay connected with the latest from New Left Radio by https://newleft.us6.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=8227a4372fe8dc22bdbf0e3db&id=e99d6c70b4 (joining our mailing list) today! _________
Like the show? https://www.patreon.com/newleftradio (Support us on Patreon)! Justin Trudeau has invoked the Emergencies Act, moving to end the blockades on border crossings and the occupation of Ottawa. Why now and why do it at all? Fred Hahn and Michael Hurley drop by the CUPE Ontario Union Hall to discuss the ‘Freedom Convoy' and what we must do now. https://twitter.com/Joe_Roberts01 (Follow Joe on Twitter) https://twitter.com/itsrodgermoran (Follow Rodger on Twitter) _________
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