Politics on the Prairies

In this episode you will be introduced to Shaun Loney, an entrepreneur, writer and problem solver based in Winnipeg Manitoba. Shaun is running for mayor and his platform and qualifications make him a serious contender. He's written two books; A Beautiful Bailout and An Army of Problem Solvers. He is also behind the creation of multiple social enterprises that are both profitable and effective.  If you want to hear more from Shaun, please visit his website https://shaunforwinnipeg.com/ . You can also find him on twitter @ShaunLoney  Cheers! Ryan

In this episode, my guest and I discuss the Ukraine/Russia war that broke out on February 24th 2022. Some topics we cover include: - Brief history of Ukraine. - Some history of the Russian army. - Possible reasoning behind Russia's aggression. - Statistics from the war zone. - Outlook for the future. Please enjoy this episode. Thank you, Ryan

In this episode I speak with cannabis entrepreneur Shawn Setyo. Shawn knows first hand the opportunities available to Canadians through the legal cannabis market and shares his perspective on the industry. To the farmers out there: please forgive me for calling irrigation "watering". That's my bad. I knew better. Now, please enjoy! Ryan Shawn.setyo@gmail.com rnkolt@gmail.com Twitter: @potppod

In this episode, I'm meeting with Kathy Code from the Rainforest Flying Squad. The Squad is a movement. The last thing standing between the Ancient Growth Forests and the Teal-Jones: the company hell-bent on clear cutting the region. If you live in BC and can get to Fairy Creek, please join the Facebook Group and find a way to do so. If you are stuck at home like me, please email or call Premier John Horgan and let him know you will not vote NDP in the future if this forest gets clear cut. Horgan made a promise to protect this area and he is breaking that promise now. Premier Horgan's Office: premier@gov.bc.ca 1-250-387-1715 You can also find the Rainforest Flying Squad on Facebook or Support their Go Fund Me here: https://ca.gofundme.com/f/legal-assistance-rainforest-flying-squard?qid=40920cb64ead6806e8738ec16a7f8848&utm_campaign=p_cp_url&utm_medium=os&utm_source=customer Find the podcast on Twitter: @potppod Facebook at: Politics on the Prairies Music by Hot Lettuce. Cheers, RK

In this episode of Politics on the Prairies, I'm joined by my friend Tyler as I give listeners the low-down on Jason Kenney. Kenney is Alberta's premier and the leader of the United Conservative Party of Alberta. A controversial figure, we dig into some of his past policy to try and understand who Kenney is and what he's done since being in office. Music by Hot Lettuce. Sources: Turner, Chris. "What is Jason Kenney's 'energy war room' good for?" Macleans Magazine. June 21 2019.https://www.macleans.ca/news/canada/what-is-jason-kenneys-energy-war-room-good-for/ "Budget Low Lights - How Jason Kenney's budget hurts everyone". CUPE Alberta. October 29th, 2019. https://alberta.cupe.ca/2019/10/29/budget-low-lights-how-jason-kenneys-budget-hurts-everyone Zabjek, Alexandra. "Jason Kenney's Vision for K-12". Alberta Views, April 1, 2019. https://albertaviews.ca/jason-kenney-vision-k-12/ Corbella, Lisa. "Premier Kenney will indeed cancel oil-by-rail contracts". The Calgary Herald. May 17th 2019. https://calgaryherald.com/news/local-news/corbella-premier-kenney-will-indeed-cancel-oil-by-rail-contracts Jackson, Hannah. "Biden revokes presidential permit for Keystone XL", Global News, January 20 2021. https://globalnews.ca/news/7588853/biden-cancels-keystone-xl/ "Jason Kenney's War Room is Spending Tax Dollars on Ads Casting Doubt on Climate Science". Press Progressive. July 6th 2021. https://pressprogress.ca/jason-kenneys-energy-war-room-is-spending-tax-dollars-on-ads-casting-doubt-on-climate-science/ Marshall, Tabitha. "Jason Kenney". The Canadian Encyclopedia, 12 March 2020, Historica Canada. https://www.thecanadianencyclopedia.ca/en/article/jason-kenney. Accessed 18 May 2021.

In this episode I speak with Jim Ternier, owner operator of Prairie Garden Seeds based in Cochin Saskatchewan.  Jim has been growing and selling "heirloom seeds" that date back to pre-GMO times. Some of his seeds are actually from the Middle Ages! He tells me a little bit about the gardening on the prairies including how the landscape has changed over time. Please enjoy this very interesting conversation between Jim and I! For information on where to find Jims products visit: www.prairiegardenseeds.ca Find us on twitter @potppod. Cheers! Ryan

This episode is a deep dive into the origins of Universal Healthcare in Canada, and this story cannot be told without telling the story of Tommy Douglas. I'm joined by my partner, Anna, who works in healthcare as an Occupational Therapist. We hope you enjoy. Tune in for Season 2 in 2021! Happy New Year and thank you for listening! RK

In this episode of Politics on the Prairies, I interview Victor Lau and Naomi Hunter who are both Legislative Assembly candidates for the Saskatchewan Green Party. Naomi, the Sask Green Party leader has a clear vision for her party after election. Victor, the Deputy Leader, shares his experience running in the past and what makes this time different. Thanks for your continued patronage to the channel. Sincerely, Ryan

On this episode of Politics on the Prairies, I interview Dennis Page. Dennis is a black entrepreneur who grew up in Louisville, Kentucky and moved to Canada later in life. He and I discuss Canada's role in perpetuating racism and what we can do better. He is gracious enough to share some of his own experiences of racism as well. Listen and learn. Sincerely, Ryan

In this episode of Politics on the Prairies, I sit down (virtually) with Winnipeg based fiction writer Alex Passey to review the viral video Plandemic. We start by discussing different bad beliefs each of us once held, despite the greater community of experts contradicting those beliefs. We discuss what made Alex switch from a Truther to Skeptic and review some of the glaring holes in the arguments presented. We wrap up with a review of what we consider to be the top five most awkward claims made in the documentary. As always, the music is by Hot Lettuce.  Thanks for listening and don't forget to subscribe! Ryan Links: https://www.news-medical.net/news/20200511/Hydroxychloroquine-is-not-effective-against-COVID-19-extensive-US-study-shows.aspx https://www.sciencemag.org/news/2020/05/fact-checking-judy-mikovits-controversial-virologist-attacking-anthony-fauci-viral# https://medicalxpress.com/news/2020-04-hydroxychloroquine-effective-coronavirus-small-trial.html

This episode is just as it sounds. My friend Colby Charles is working in China and we chat about how Coronavirus has affected him out there. Colby has content up at: www.thatcharleslife.com @thatcharleslife As always the music is by Hot Lettuce. Like or subscribe for good karma :) Enjoy. RK

In this episode I get to know Naomi Hunter, the leader of the Saskatchewan Green Party. As someone constantly volunteering and working to enrich her community, Naomi found herself turning to politicians when she would inevitably run into red tape. Ultimately Naomi decided she would be able to get more done were she in a position to take direct action. Thus she entered the world of politics and the rest is history. Join me in this fantastic interview with a woman on a mission to change the political landscape of Saskatchewan. Cheers! Ryan

Ever consider running for Mayor? It turns out, you should work on city council first. Ever wanted to affect change in your community? There might be a committee for that. Join me in interviewing Greg Linnen, as this husband, father and all around good guy gives us the scoop on municipal politics. Notes: Wadena is located in Eastern Saskatchewan, approximately 207 km's north of Regina. Music by Hot Lettuce.

Mark is a scientist. One of the people that everyone says we should listen to, but don't often have access to. Well, today you have no excuse. I've brought you an expert, so that you can hear it for yourself. Climate change is absolutely real and humans are absolutely accelerating it. We can see the negative impacts of climate change all over the world, most notably in Australia, India, and China. As global average temperatures increase, forest fires become commonplace, destroying the trees we rely on for oxygen and compounding the negative affects. One of many valuable things Mark explains during this episode, is how Canada's carbon tax works. A must listen for anyone with questions. Cheers and enjoy the podcast! Ryan

I sit down with the Chief Official Agent of the Saskatchewan Green Party, Dave Abbey. Dave has been involved in politics his entire life. Growing up in Ottawa, Dave rose awareness for world hunger on parliament hill and protested the Vietnam War before heading West and joining the NDP; later the Green Party. Enjoy this deep dive with a true legend of Canadian politics. Cheers, Ryan

A former Calgary resident and business owner describes what life was like during the oil boom in Alberta, with Ralph Klein as Mayor, and later Premier. We discuss the 86' olympics, the Calgary stampede, and blowing up hospitals. Love him or hate him, Ralph was elected time and time again, so he must have been doing something right. Music by "Hot Lettuce".