The Drip

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year! On our year end episode, we reflect on the absolute whirlwind that was 2023, and consider what's next for 2024. From high inflation and interest rates to intensifying global conflicts; from the election of Mayor Olivia Chow to Premier Ford's Greenbelt scandal and everything in between, we share our thoughts on: the biggest political story of the year;the political event that was most beneficial to both Black Canadians, and Canadians at large;What we're most concerned about heading into 2024;… And plenty more. Tap in.-- ‘NightTime' provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share.#Cdnpoli #ONPoli #TOPoli #USpoli #PierrePoilievre #JustinTrudeau #JagmeetSingh #JohnTory #OliviaChow #GlobeandMail #TorontoStar #CBCNews #CTVNews #GlobalNews #IpsosCanada #NanosResearch #Tesla Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode, we were proud to welcome Toronto's 23rd and first Black police chief, Mark Saunders to the show, as he seeks to lead Toronto as its 66th mayor. At this critical point just over two weeks from election day, Chief Saunders currently ranks as one of the top three candidates for mayor out of a massive list of contenders, some prominent, some not. Whether it's on housing, safety, security, mental health, gridlock, safe injection sites or a general sense of disorder, this son of Jamaica by way of the UK thinks that status quo politicians have failed Torontonians, but that he has the most sensible plan to make it right. We'll soon know if Toronto agrees. To learn more about Mark's mayoral campaign, visit https://marksaundersfortoronto.ca/. And remember, election day is June 26th, 2023.-- ‘NightTime' provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share.#Cdnpoli #ONPoli #TOPoli #MarkSaunders #DougFord #JustinTrudeau Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode, it was great to welcome former MPP for Scarborough-Guildwood, Mitzie Hunter, to the pod. She's currently one of the top five candidates in a field of more than 70 who are running to become Toronto's 66th mayor.This daughter of Jamaica, former Ontario cabinet minister, former CEO of CivicAction and former CAO of Toronto Community Housing says she has the skills and experience Toronto needs now. But will Torontonians feel the same come election day? Scarborough's very own shared how she thinks she'll close the polling gap with her opponents, and broke down her strategy to fix the 6ix - from her bold plan for affordable housing, to her ambitious plan for transit, to expanding mental health supports to mitigate that crisis, and more effectively addressing the city's drug crisis, too. To learn more about Mitzie's mayoral campaign, visit https://www.mitzieformayor.ca/. And remember, election day is June 26th, 2023.-- ‘NightTime' provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share.#Cdnpoli #ONPoli #TOPoli #MitzieHunter #DougFord #JustinTrudeau Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode, friend of The Drip and Toronto mayoral candidate, former MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes, returned to the pod to discuss her campaign, revealing why Torontonians may want to give her a look before they go to the polls on June 26th.Celina shared her strategy to tackle the numerous challenges Toronto faces, from housing, to crime and safety, to mental health needs, to deteriorating services--a plan based on an evolved partnership with the federal government.We discussed plenty more, too. Tap HERE to learn more about CCC's mayoral campaign.-- ‘NightTime' provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share.#Cdnpoli #ONPoli #TOPoli #Toronto Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode, Liberal Black Caucus reps and friends of The Drip, MPs Arielle Kayabaga and Michael Coteau, returned to the pod to discuss Budget2023 and its impacts on Canadians. We also had an honest conversation about the state of politics in Canada, and got some insight into what the federal government could do to commemorate The International Decade for People of African Descent, which officially concludes next year.Tap in.-- ‘NightTime' provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share.#Cdnpoli #ONPoli #TOPoli #Nanos #JustinTrudeau #PierrePoilievre #DougFord #Volkswagen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode, friend of The Drip, Dr Wes Hall, returned to the pod to discuss his book, No Bootstraps When You're Barefoot.Far more than a rags to riches story, No Bootstraps When You're Barefoot is a transparent memoir that highlights the absurd hurdles that many Black and racialized people must leap over on a regular basis, arguing that these hardships shouldn't exist in the first place. He's refreshingly real about his experiences with poverty, abuse, abandonment and systemic racism, but he also leans on themes of love, his faith in God, resilience and self-confidence to demonstrate that our hardships need not dictate our mindset.An eminent Black leader in Canada's business sector, Wes also uses the book as a gentle but firm call to action to corporate Canada to match their actions with their rhetoric by seeking untapped, but qualified Black talent, and hiring us in proportional rates to the population.Wes also gave us an update on his work through the Black North Initiative and CBC's Dragon's Den, plus his thoughts on Toronto's upcoming mayoral race, and more.Find No Bootstraps When You're Barefoot wherever you buy your books.-- Music provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share.#Cdnpoli #ONPoli #TOPoli #Toronto #DragonsDen #TorontoFoundation #Environics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's tax season, so we're using this special episode to break down some of the most important tax changes you should know about as a millennial professional or business owner. The goal is to get you in top shape so you get the benefits you're entitled to, and so the CRA doesn't have to chase you down.And to help us do it, we're joined by Faith Thompson, a 15-year accounting vet as well the Principal and Owner of TaxAssist Accountants Midtown Toronto office.-- Special thanks to Fido Mobile for their financial contribution, which enables us to reach more people than ever before.Music provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share.#Cdnpoli #ONPoli #TOPoli #CRA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's tax season, so we're using this special episode to break down some of the most important tax changes you should know about as a millennial professional or business owner. The goal is to get you in top shape so you get the benefits you're entitled to, and so the CRA doesn't have to chase you down.And to help us do it, we're joined by Faith Thompson, a 15-year accounting vet as well the Principal and Owner of TaxAssist Accountants Midtown Toronto office.-- Special thanks to Fido Mobile for their financial contribution, which enables us to reach more people than ever before.Music provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share.#Cdnpoli #ONPoli #TOPoli #CRA Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From high interest and inflation to Russia's invasion; from the Supply and Confidence agreement to the election of Pierre Poilievre, and a lot more, on this year-end episode, Kurtis and Patience have their usual fun sharing:What they each thought was the biggest political story of 2022;Their thoughts on the political event that was most beneficial to Black Canadians, and Canadians at large;What they're most concerned about heading into 2023;... And plenty more.Note: The team apologizes for the audio quality at times throughout the episode.-- Special thanks to Fido Mobile for their financial contribution, which enables us to reach more people than ever before.Music provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share.#Cdnpoli #ONPoli #TOPoli #USpoli #PierrePoilievre #JustinTrudeau #JagmeetSingh #GlobeandMail #TorontoStar #CBCNews #CTVNews #GlobslNews #IpsosCanada #NanosResearch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is part 2 of our conversation with Amanda Cordner from Sort Of, a hit comedy series co-produced by CBC, HBO Max and Sphere Media shot right here in Toronto.Season 2 of Sort Of is streaming now on CBC and CBC Gem.-- Special thanks to Fido Mobile for their financial contribution, which enables us to reach more people than ever before.Music provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share.#Cdnpoli #ONPoli #TOPoli #CBC #HBO #Netflix #SortOf #Dahmer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode, we welcome Amanda Cordner from Sort Of, a hit comedy series co-produced by CBC, HBO Max and Sphere Media shot right here in Toronto. This is part 1.Cordner was named one of Canada's Rising Screen Stars by NOW Magazine in April 2022 and was one of that publication's Top Ten Theatre Artists of 2018. As a television performer, she has garnered enthusiastic reviews for her breakthrough performance as 7ven in Sort Of, which received an ACTRA Nomination for Outstanding Performance – Gender Non-Conforming or Female). Cordner is also featured in Station Eleven, My Loving Stalker, Slo Pitch, The Expanse and The Baroness von Sketch Show. During our conversation, we went deep as we discussed some of the ways that both Sabi and 7ven navigate their realities within heteronormative families and cultures, the dichotomies of life for Black queer actressesses, the impact Amanda hopes shows like Sort Of will have on our societal discourse, and, as Amanda put it, our need for "more softness, more love".Season 2 of Sort Of is streaming now on CBC and CBC Gem.-- Special thanks to Fido Mobile for their financial contribution, which enables us to reach more people than ever before.Music provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share.#Cdnpoli #ONPoli #TOPoli #CBC #HBO #Netflix #SortOf #Dahmer Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is part two of our two-part episode with Floyd Kane, the creator, showrunner and executive producer of Diggstown. Diggstown is an authentic legal drama that highlights the very real inequities that exist in the Canadian legal system and has never shied away from delving into issues of class, race, and gender, even changing policy in the process. For example, after years of lobbying, last season's birth alert storyline helped to call enough attention to the issue that a few weeks following the broadcast, the province of Nova Scotia dropped the controversial practice; one of the last Canadian provinces to do so.Throughout our conversation, Kane shares why he created Diggstown and what he hopes we pull from it, the complexities of Marcie Diggs and her fellow castmates, and his thoughts on Canada's media landscape for Black entertainment professionals. We even pan the idea of a Canadian House of Cards with a Black male lead…Be sure to watch Season 4, available now on CBC and CBC Gem.-- Special thanks to Fido Mobile for their financial contribution, which enables us to reach more people than ever before.Music provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share.#Cdnpoli #ONPoli #TOPoli Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's two-part episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Floyd Kane, the creator, showrunner and executive producer of Diggstown. Diggstown is an authentic legal drama that highlights the very real inequities that exist in the Canadian legal system and has never shied away from delving into issues of class, race, and gender, even changing policy in the process. For example, after years of lobbying, last season's birth alert storyline helped to call enough attention to the issue that a few weeks following the broadcast, the province of Nova Scotia dropped the controversial practice; one of the last Canadian provinces to do so.Throughout our conversation, Kane shares why he created Diggstown and what he hopes we pull from it, the complexities of Marcie Diggs and her fellow castmates, and his thoughts on Canada's media landscape for Black entertainment professionals. We even pan the idea of a Canadian House of Cards with a Black male lead…Be sure to watch Season 4, available now on CBC and CBC Gem.-- Special thanks to Fido Mobile for their financial contribution, which enables us to reach more people than ever before.Music provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share.#Cdnpoli #ONPoli #TOPoli Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We're back! On this week's episode, we discuss some of the top headlines from the week of October 2nd, 2022, including:Pierre Poilievre becoming leader of the Conservative Party of CanadaThe Liberals and NDP launching the single biggest expansion of healthcare in 60 yearsAmnesty International joining Black federal employees on their complaint to the United NationsJackson, Mississippi and its boil water advisory QFTA: Enbridge selling a stake in its pipelines to Indigenous groups for C$1.12B; what can Black Canadians learn from this?… And plenty more.-- Special thanks to Fido Mobile for their financial contribution, which enables us to reach more people than ever before.Music provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share.#Cdnpoli #ONPoli #TOPoli #USpoli #PierrePoilievre #JustinTrudeau #JagmeetSingh #AndrewCoyne #GlobeandMail #AlthiaRaj #TorontoStar #JordanPeterson #NanosResearch Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We ready for di road! This week we're joined by Carnival boss Michelle Lochan, Managing Director of the Festival Management Committee for the Toronto Caribbean Carnival (known informally as Caribana) who shared the history, energy and benefits of our big bash.Caribana is more than just a summer celebration. It's an explosive expression of Caribbean pride, culture, music, and food that some academic reports say generates up to $2 billion in revenue for vendors and all three levels of government annually. Though there are other festivals, there's none quite like Carnival, the largest celebration in North America!--Special thanks to Fido Mobile for their financial contribution, which enables us to reach more people than ever before.Music provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION.Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

We ready for di road! This week we're joined by Carnival boss Michelle Lochan, Managing Director of the Festival Management Committee for the Toronto Caribbean Carnival (known informally as Caribana) who shared the history, energy and benefits of our big bash. This is part 2 of that conversation.Caribana is more than just a summer celebration. It's an explosive expression of Caribbean pride, culture, music, and food that some academic reports say generates up to $2 billion in revenue for vendors and all three levels of government annually. Though there are other festivals, there's none quite like Carnival, the largest celebration in North America!--Special thanks to Fido Mobile for their financial contribution, which enables us to reach more people than ever before.Music provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION.Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's episode, we were honoured to have Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie join us to discuss First Steps: A community driven report on making Mississauga more equitable for Black communities.This is part 2 of that conversation, see part 1 for a synopsis of our discussion.Shout out to Claudia McKoy, Principal at Upsurgence, who developed First Steps in collaboration with The Black Caucus and numerous community and civic participants as a blueprint for Black economic, political and social advancement in a pluralistic Canada.--Special thanks to Fido Mobile for their financial contribution, which enables us to reach more people than ever before.Music provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION.Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share. Support us on Patreon, too. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's episode, we were honoured to have Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie join us to discuss First Steps: A community driven report on making Mississauga more equitable for Black communities.By unpacking the report's findings, we dove into:What is needed to transform policing and the work already being done;Mississauga's plan to develop economic growth in its Black communities by tapping African and Caribbean diasporas;Improving Black political participation and making space for Black representation;Mississauga's focus on improving Black health through housing;Establishing the Black Community Innovation Hub;... and plenty more.Shout out to Claudia McKoy, Principal at Upsurgence, who developed First Steps in collaboration with The Black Caucus and numerous community and civic participants as a blueprint for Black economic, political and social advancement in a pluralistic Canada.--Special thanks to Fido Mobile for their financial contribution, which enables us to reach more people than ever before.Music provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION.Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share. Support us on Patreon, too. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is part 2 of our chat with special guest Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah, Executive Director at The Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity (CCGSD) for Pride Month.Could Minister Freeland's plan to fight inflation do more for Canadians, including giving targeted support to the LGBTQ2+ community? Home sales may have slumped, but prices are still soaring in Toronto;Why an apology to Black residents for excessive force by Toronto's police is inadequate; Stories that highlight the state of LGBTQ2+ realities in Canada and the US.… And plenty more.-- Special thanks to Fido Mobile for their financial contribution, which enables us to reach more people than ever before.Music provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION.Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share. Support us on Patreon, too. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This Pride Month, special guest Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah, Executive Director at The Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity (CCGSD) joined us to tackle the top political, economic and social stories of the week through a more vibrant lens! Could Minister Freeland's plan to fight inflation do more for Canadians, including giving targeted support to the LGBTQ2+ community? Home sales may have slumped, but prices are still soaring in Toronto;Why an apology to Black residents for excessive force by Toronto's police is inadequate; Stories that highlight the state of LGBTQ2+ realities in Canada and the US.… And plenty more.-- Special thanks to Fido Mobile for their financial contribution, which enables us to reach more people than ever before.Music provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION.Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share. Support us on Patreon, too. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's episode, we discuss some of the top headlines from the week of May 29th, including:Premier Ford winning the 2022 election: Which Black MPPs will he include in his cabinet?What's next for the Ontario NDP and Liberals?The Bank of Canada increases interest rates another half percent to stem inflation:What that means for you if you have loans.Mass Shootings in the U.S. spark legislative change in Canada:A national freeze on the purchase, sale, importation and transfer of handguns in Canada.Toronto changes admissions criteria for specialized schools:Should Toronto students earn program entry based on exams or interest?-- Special thanks to Fido Mobile for their financial contribution, which enables us to reach more people than ever before. Music provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share. Support us on Patreon, too. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we had the pleasure of hosting Deputy Mayor Granville Anderson of Clarington, Ontario. He's running to be the Liberal MPP for Durham in Ontario's June election.It was a light-hearted conversation where Granville shared what he thought was most impactful for Black, racialized and allied Ontarians in the Liberal platform; what a Liberal government would do about housing, affordability and transit; the possibility of a Liberal win versus a coalition with the NDP; and more. We definitely touched on Education Minister Stephen Lecce and his apparent affinity for slave auctions, too. The debates are done. Now, use The Drip as your supplementary resource to assess the three leading parties.PS - because of bandwidth issues, there was minor echoing in small parts of the recording.-- Special thanks to Fido Mobile for their financial contribution, which enables us to reach more people than ever before. Music provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share. Support us on Patreon, too. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bonus question from episode 85 with MPPs Dr Jill Andrew and Faisal Hassan on former NDP MPP Kevin Yarde, and the NDP's support for its Black MPPs.Be sure to read the NDP platform to make an informed vote this election.--Special thanks to Fido Mobile for their financial contribution, which enables us to reach more people than ever before. Music provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share. Support us on Patreon, too. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's episode, it was a pleasure to welcome the Ontario NDP's Dr Jill Andrew and Faisal Hassan to The Drip to discuss the NDP's platform ahead of the June 2nd election. As you can imagine, it was a thoughtful and fun discussion on Ontario's political landscape.In part 1, we compared the size of Doug Ford's budget against the fact that there was barely a morsel for Black and racialized Ontarians; the NDP's plan to make life more affordable and their approach to enhancing mental health; their proposal to accelerate pharmacare for Ontario; and how they'll differentiate themselves from the Ontario Liberals, with whom they have plenty policy in common.In part 2, we discuss the possibility of an NDP-Liberal coalition after the June 2nd election; the possibility of voters being ready to give the NDP another shot like they gave Doug Ford; and Jill and Faisal make an appeal to the voters of Toronto-St. Paul's and York South-Weston. -- Special thanks to Fido Mobile for their financial contribution, which enables us to reach more people than ever before. Music provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share. Support us on Patreon, too. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's episode, it was a pleasure to welcome the Ontario NDP's Dr Jill Andrew and Faisal Hassan to The Drip to discuss the NDP's platform ahead of the June 2nd election. As you can imagine, it was a thoughtful and fun discussion on Ontario's political landscape.In part 1, we compared the size of Doug Ford's budget against the fact that there was barely a morsel for Black and racialized Ontarians; the NDP's plan to make life more affordable and their approach to enhancing mental health; their proposal to accelerate pharmacare for Ontario; and how they'll differentiate themselves from the Ontario Liberals, with whom they have plenty policy in common.In part 2, we discuss the possibility of an NDP-Liberal coalition after the June 2nd election; the possibility of voters being ready to give the NDP another shot like they gave Doug Ford; and Jill and Faisal make an appeal to the voters of Toronto-St. Paul's and York South-Weston. -- Special thanks to Fido Mobile for their financial contribution, which enables us to reach more people than ever before. Music provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share. Support us on Patreon, too. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, the Ford Government tabled Ontario Budget 2022. At $198.6 billion in spending, this is the biggest budget in Ontario history. In fact, it's 25% bigger than former premier Kathleen Wynne's last budget was in 2018. That's $40 billion in extra cheese. It's effectively the platform they'll be running on in the upcoming election, slated for June 2nd. But it looks super white; there's almost nothing in there for BIPOC Ontarians, and absolutely nothing to combat white supremacy and racism. We break down Doug Ford's re-election platform, its plan for spending, and why it's built the way it is.We also debate the police response to a young Black boy in Syracuse after he stole from a local convenience store.And if you didn't know, Ryerson is now TMU - Toronto Metropolitan University.--Tap here to access our script with links to the stories we discussed in each segment.Special thanks to Fido Mobile for their financial contribution, which enables us to reach more people than ever before.Music provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION.Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share. Support us on Patreon, too. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's episode, we discuss some of the top headlines from the week of April 10th, including: Doug Ford makes good on promise to cut the gas taxThe Ontario NDP and Liberals spar for the progressive voteCanada's record unemployment rate and rising interest ratesMary Anne Chambers becomes the University of Guelph's 10th ChancellorAnother unfortunate and untimely passing happens in Grand Rapids, Michigan … And plenty more. Tap here to access our script with links to the stories we discussed in each segment. Special thanks to Fido Mobile for their financial contribution, which enables us to reach more people than ever before. Music provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share. Support us on Patreon, too. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's episode, we discuss some of the top headlines from the week of April 3rd, including:Budget 2022: A Plan to Grow Our Economy and Make Life More AffordableMinimum wage wars are underway as we kick off the provincial election campaignsAmazon gets its first union - much to their chagrin… And plenty more.Tap here to access our script with links to the stories we discussed in each segment. Special thanks to Fido Mobile for their financial contribution, which enables us to reach more people than ever before. Music provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share. Support us on Patreon, too. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's episode, we discuss some of the top headlines from the week of March 20th, including:The Liberal-NDP plan for cooperationFormer Toronto Police Chief Mark Saunders appointed to run for Ford's ConservativesAppointment of Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme CourtJamaica says “we're moving on” from the Monarchy … And plenty more. Tap here to access our script with links to the stories we discussed in each segment. Special thanks to Fido Mobile for their financial contribution, which enables us to reach more people than ever before.Music provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share. Support us on Patreon, too. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's episode, we had the pleasure of hosting two lead cast members from The Porter, a Canadian series that tells the story of the first Black labour union in North America, which will air starting tonight (Feb 21, 2022) on CBC and later in the year on BET+. Those cast members are Ronnie Rowe Jr. and Mouna Traoré!Set in Montreal in the early 1920s and inspired by real events, The Porter follows train porters Junior Massey and Zeke Garrett, Junior's wife Marlene, and others as a tragedy in the community sets them on starkly different paths to a better life. While Junior takes advantage of a broken system to pursue money and power in gambling and bootlegging, Zeke fights the railway to change the system from within by unionizing the Black porters, forming the first ever Black union that North America had ever seen.The series aims to reframe Black Canadian history by featuring the fullness and diversity of the Black diaspora -- including those who came from small Caribbean states and made a big impact on North America. The groundbreaking series will tell stories that we seldom learn about in Canada: from pan-Black Canadian history, colourism, Black excellence and ambition, to the birth of North America's first Black labour union.Tap here to access our script with links to the stories we discussed in each segment. Music provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share. Support us on Patreon, too. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's episode, we discuss some of the top headlines from the week of January 2nd, including:A deal finally struck to compensate Indigenous Child Welfare VictimsOmicron FalloutRest in Power Sidney Poitier1 year after the US Capital Attack, is democracy dead?Vaccine Inequity… And plenty more.Tap here to access our script with links to the stories we discussed in each segment. Music provided by Toronto's very own, @B.ONLOCATION.Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's episode, we discuss some of the top headlines from the week of November 28th, including: Canada's Parliament unanimously passing Bill C-4 to ban conversion therapyPremier Ford's sweetheart deal with the 407 leaving us congestedFree Chrystul KhizerBarbados: The world's newest republic … And plenty more. Tap here to access our script with links to the stories we discussed in each segment. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

To our valued listeners: Because of scheduling conflicts, we will be continuing our Municipal Interview Series with Mayor Bonnie Crombie and Mayor Patrick Brown in the new year. On this week's episode, we discuss some of the top headlines from the week of November 21st, including: Parliament's returnErin O'Toole's hard timeThe federal government's compromise on pandemic supportsAhmaud Arbery's murderers actually get convictedThe omicron variant has us wondering: What about them vaccines? … And plenty more. Tap here to access our script with links to the stories we discussed in each segment. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is part two of our Municipal Interview Series with Ottawa Councillor Rawlson King. Rawlson became Ottawa's first ever Black councillor after winning his seat in an historic April 2019 by-election, and we can see why.Kind of like a Black deputy mayor we know, he's a juggernaut. From leading the city's Anti-Racism and Ethnocultural Relations Initiatives, to seeking transparency on transit--and his cautionary tale for Toronto, we take a deep dive on the work Rawlson is doing on behalf of his residents, especially those from Black and racialized communities. Of course, he also shares his thoughts on federal and provincial issues, from former prime minister Jean Chretien's outrageous comments on Residential Schools, to Premier Ford's apparent disdain for EV incentives.Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share. Support us on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's episode, we're honoured to welcome Ottawa City Councillor Rawlson King to The Drip. Rawlson became Ottawa's first ever Black councillor after winning his seat in a historic April 2019 by-election, and hasn't stopped blazing trails since. He represents Canada's capital city on our Municipal Interview Series, which was first established as Bytown in 1826 and incorporated as Ottawa in 1855. Census 2016 put Ottawa's population at 934,243, but the city estimated that it passed 1 million residents in 2019. It's Canada's 4th largest city, 26% of which are racialized, and Black people make up the largest racialized group at 7%. We had a deep diving discussion on anti-Black racism in Ottawa and what he and others on council are doing about it; Ottawa's LRT woes and what Toronto can learn from it; hard conversations and Indigenous Reconciliation; Premier Doug Ford's hatred of EV incentives and plenty more. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share. Support us on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's episode, we're joined by friend of The Drip, Deputy Mayor Sterling Lee of Ajax, a town established in 1941 in Durham Region in Southern Ontario, just east of the Greater Toronto Area. The 2016 census clocked its population in at 119,677, 57% of which are racialized. The biggest racial demographic in Ajax belongs to our South Asian brothers and sisters at 24%, while Black folks take the number two spot at 17%.Sterling shares his thoughts on the racial revolution as well as the rise in hate crimes across Durham during the pandemic, and what he and others are doing about it, Doug Ford bumping the minimum wage to $15, Justin Trudeau's methane pledge, Durham's constant congestion and possible solutions, and plenty more. Plus he's hilarious. Take a listen.Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share.Support us on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On part 2 of this week's episode, we're launching our Municipal Interview Series, where we chat with the leaders or Black representatives of specific cities across Ontario with the goal of giving them a spotlight, since they have been taking steps to improve quality of life for Black and racialized people since George Floyd.This episode focuses on Shelburne, Ontario, a place some call a real life Wakanda, it's a small town just 45 minutes north of Brampton with a population of 8,126 according to our 2016 census. 16 percent, or 1,310 of the population is BIPOC and get this--over half the BIPOC population is Black, at 57 percent.Considering a move? Listen to Deputy Mayor Steve Anderson share why you should consider his town. He shares his thoughts on the outcome of the recent federal election, the looming Ontario election, and more, too.Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share.Support us on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On part 1 of this week's episode, we're proud to welcome Deputy Mayor Steve Anderson of Shelburne, Ontario back to The Drip.In his autobiography, Driven to Succeed, Shelburne, Ontario Deputy Mayor Steve Anderson tells his story of growing up as a "Finch man" (a resident of the Jane and Finch community) and fighting through daunting odds in order to pursue his legal education, leading to him becoming the first Black lawyer ever hired by the TTC, and the first Black person ever elected as Shelburne deputy mayor and regional councillor.Steve's story is a powerful and inspirational one that reminds us that it's not about how we start, it's about how we finish that defines our legacy.This book is perfect for the teen or recent grad in your life. Proceeds from sales will go to Operation Black Vote Canada, Dufferin County Canadian Black Association and One Voice One Team.Find Driven to Succeed on Amazon or www.driventosucceed.caRemember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share.Support us on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's episode, we discuss some of the top headlines from the week of October 17th, including:Doug Ford reminding us what he really thinks about ImmigrantsJustin Trudeau urged to stop holding up the loot for Indigenous kidsThe Dave Chappelle FalloutRest well General Colin Powell… And plenty more.Tap here to access our script with links to the stories we discussed in each segment.Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share.Support us on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Toronto Foundation's Vital Signs 2021 report shows residents are strugglingToronto City Council slaps renters in the face AGAINThe Black North Initiative's ED confirms systemic racism knows no station… And plenty more.Tap here to access our script with links to the articles we discussed in each segment. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share. Support us on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's episode, we discuss some of the top headlines from the week of October 4th, including:Green shanks coming out for Annamie PaulQuebec's Coroner confirms that Joyce Echequan died because of systemic racism. Legault still disagrees it exists.Canada's employment is back to pre-pandemic levels, but we're not out of the woods yetHBCU funding a casualty of Democratic infighting? Not so fast.Maya Angelou will adorn the US quarterA Black man has won the 2021 Nobel Prize for Literature... and plenty more.Tap here to access our script with links to the articles we discussed in each segment. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share. Support us on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's episode, we discuss some of the top headlines from the week of September 26th, including:Annamie paul says goodbye and likely good riddance to The GreensCanada's first National Day of Reconciliation, and Trudeau's TravelAlberta's sorry state of affairsBig Brother gets its first Black winnerParty infighting takes a toll on the U.S. DemocratsFood prices are too damn high… And plenty more.Tap here to access our script with links to the articles we discussed in each segment. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share.Support us on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's episode, we discuss some of the top headlines from the week of September 19h, including:Elxn44 came and went, and for the most part shit's still the same! Still, there were some changes, and we take a moment to break down some of the key changes, and highlight what might be around the corner for certain leadersHaitian migrants literally get REIGNED in by Cowboys at the Texas borderThings get much worse in Tigray, Ethiopia as millions starve to death due to the ongoing conflictRemember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share.Support us on PatreonCanadian Politicshttps://www.macleans.ca/politics/ottawa/a-wins-a-win/?utm_medium=organic&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwAR3T-5EcTUs3zOLv2nDU_biwtjScm5gBTGI3LMTI3zQvbjDv_mAh6u_TJrI#Echobox=1632198757https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-erin-otoole-accused-of-betraying-conservatives-as-he-faces-first/https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/conserative-caucus-95-per-cent-white-1.6185707?fbclid=IwAR1gcmw8ON-qk8kldNuEdqnQ-u3ZtWSHoUEJOODsO9g7W-J42F8z-7buLsghttps://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/2021/09/20/maxime-bernier-and-the-peoples-party-of-canada-fail-to-win-any-seats.html?utm_source=Twitter&utm_medium=SocialMedia&utm_campaign=National&utm_content=bernierlosinghttps://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/green-party-election-2021-1.6183004Blackity Black Black:https://www.nytimes.com/2021/09/21/us/politics/haitians-border-patrol-photos.html World News:https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2021/9/23/tigray-mothers-share-shocking-accounts-of-dire-famine-conditions See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is part two of episode 68 with friend of The Drip, Kofi Achampong, Principal Lawyer and Government Relations Advisor at Achampong Law. In this two-part episode, we shared our biggest takeaways from the debate, our thoughts on who won it, addressed why the debate never spoke to millennial and gen-z Canadians directly despite us being the largest voting block, the chances of a Prime Minister O'Toole, and plenty more.Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share.Support us on Patreonhttps://338canada.com/https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/vote-compass-who-won-the-debate-1.6171165https://www.tsa.ca/on-the-path-to-a-new-government-these-debates-matter/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

It's the last week of #elxn44!On this week's episode, we break down the first and only English debate from September 9th, and we invited friend of The Drip, Kofi Achampong, Principal Lawyer and Government Relations Advisor at Achampong Law to help you make sense of it--from our perspective.In this two-part episode, we shared our biggest takeaways from the debate, our thoughts on who won it, addressed why the debate never spoke to millennial and gen-z Canadians directly despite us being the largest voting block, the chances of a Prime Minister O'Toole, and plenty more.Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share.Support us on Patreonhttps://338canada.com/https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/vote-compass-who-won-the-debate-1.6171165https://www.tsa.ca/on-the-path-to-a-new-government-these-debates-matter/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On episode 67, we invited friend of The Drip, Christelle Francois (@ellefrancois_), President of the Black Chamber of Commerce and Founder of Untold & Co Agency, a public relations, digital marketing and brand partnerships agency based in Toronto to reflect on week 3 of #elxn44 and discuss Blackity Black Black news and world issues, too.This is a two-part episode. In part 2 we discuss:The pandemic improving reading rates among the TDSBs Black student population Hurricane Ida doing serious damageTexas getting away with a crazy new abortion ban... And plenty more.Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share.Support us on PatreonBlackity Black Black:https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-tdsb-data-show-rapid-reading-improvement-in-black-elementary-students/?fbclid=IwAR38nV0AkWOujE1v0vAQ1LiGoTaWYmkdA2M1U8lUyykHIvOlDCqbgo2wRjEWorld News:https://www.nbcnews.com/news/nbcblk/former-da-indicted-allegedly-showing-favor-men-accused-killing-ahmaud-n1278416https://www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2021/09/02/jackie-johnson-arbery-da-indictment/https://www.wsj.com/articles/afghanistan-kabul-airport-explosion-11629976397 https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-58378788http://globalnews.ca/news/8162539/biden-high-court-texas-abortion-curb/https://www.idu.org/ - “The Global Alliance of the Centre Right”https://www.adl.org/education/references/hate-symbols/14-words See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On episode 67, we invited friend of The Drip, Christelle Francois (@ellefrancois_), President of the Black Chamber of Commerce and Founder of Untold & Co Agency, a public relations, digital marketing and brand partnerships agency based in Toronto to reflect on week 3 of #elxn44 and discuss Blackity Black Black news and world issues, too.This is a two-part episode. In part 1, we broke down what the Liberal, Conservative and NDP plans are offering us in the key areas of Black Business Supports, Housing, Child Care, and Justice Reform. Take a listen to be informed.Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share.Support us on PatreonCanadian Politics:https://liberal.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/292/2021/09/Platform-Forward-For-Everyone.pdfhttps://www.ndp.ca/commitments#pillar4https://cpcassets.conservative.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/25132033/5ea53c19b2e3597.pdfhttps://338canada.com/ See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This is part 2 of our chat with the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and MP for York-South Weston, and Marci Ien, MP for Toronto-Centre, both of whom are seeking re-election on Sept 20th.We pivoted the conversation to learn how the Liberals would help make life more affordable, including through their housing plan called A Home. For Everyone; we discussed why the millennial and gen-z vote (ages 18-34) seems to be in NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh's corner; we heard their thoughts on Universal Basic Income, and finally, they broke down how the Liberal $10 a day child care plan will help Black families in particular, and all Canadian families more broadly.Hit play to hear what Ahmed and Marci had to say.Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share.Support us on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

On this week's episode, it was a true pleasure to welcome the Honourable Ahmed Hussen, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development and MP for York-South Weston, and Marci Ien, MP for Toronto-Centre, both of whom are seeking re-election on Sept 20th.As we do every now and then, we split this episode up for your listening pleasure.In part 1, we asked the two Black leaders to reflect on the past year, including what they were able to accomplish for Black and racialized Canadians; about their proposed legislation to repeal 20 mandatory minimums that disproportionately hurt Black Canadians and Indigenous Peoples, and what's at stake if it doesn't pass; and the importance of Black specific business and economic supports to build back better after the pandemic.In part 2, we pivoted the conversation to learn how the Liberals would help make life more affordable, including through their housing plan called A Home. For Everyone; we discussed why the millennial and gen-z vote (ages 18-34) seems to be in NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh's corner; we heard their thoughts on Universal Basic Income, and finally, they broke down how the Liberal $10 a day child care plan will help Black families in particular, and all Canadian families more broadly.Hit play to hear what Ahmed and Marci had to say.Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share.Support us on Patreon See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

And we're back! On this week's episode we invited friend of The Drip, Ryan Singh (@ryansinghnow), a seasoned government relations professional and Director at Temple Scott Associates (https://www.tsa.ca/) to reflect on the first week of #elxn44 and assess some of the leaders' announced policies, like Trudeau's child care plan and O'Toole's GST holiday; discuss why inflation is so damn high at 3.7%, and when it will fall again; the crises in Haiti and Afghanistan, and plenty more.This is part 2 of the episode, including:A massive earthquake hits Haiti, only 3 years after its most recent hitThe world fears what will happen in Afghanistan now that the Taliban has taken overCanadian millennials - we outside… of the country… and getting COVIDRemember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share.Support us on PatreonBlackity Black Black:https://www.theroot.com/what-is-in-need-of-a-new-host-problematic-hire-mike-ri-1847525119 utm_campaign=The%20Root&utm_content=1629474725&utm_medium=SocialMarketing&utm_source=facebook&fbclid=IwAR3LtqNXQnXwMEVyWgjWbtI6tEQfDh_n-g4ZRp91HuWYWALsAadr8IzHGIgWorld News:https://toronto.citynews.ca/2021/08/04/advice-for-canadians-travelling-abroad-as-fourth-wave-looms/https://www.ctvnews.ca/health/coronavirus/strong-resurgence-trajectory-tam-says-canada-has-entered-fourth-wave-of-covid-19-pandemic-1.5544501 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

And we're back! On this week's episode we invited friend of The Drip, Ryan Singh (@ryansinghnow), a seasoned government relations professional and Director at Temple Scott Associates (https://www.tsa.ca/) to reflect on the first week of #elxn44 and assess some of the leaders' announced policies, like Trudeau's child care plan and O'Toole's GST holiday; discuss why inflation is so damn high at 3.7%, and when it will fall again; the crises in Haiti and Afghanistan, and plenty more.We split this episode in two for convenience. On part 1:Highlights of week 1 of #elxn44Inflation at 3.7%, its highest point since 2003 - is relief in sight?Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share.Support us on PatreonCanadian Politics:https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal-election/2021/08/18/liberals-drop-three-points-fall-to-near-tie-with-conservatives-in-public-support-signal-analysis-says.html?itm_source=parsely-api&fbclid=IwAR1w_BxGSyWXZbmmeHD6R7i4JokPlAwtGvGAqXuE-QKms5R4HVT3y_DtMYghttps://2g2ckk18vixp3neolz4b6605-wpengine.netdna-ssl.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Legers-North-American-Tracker-August-16th-2021.pdfwww.338canada.comhttps://www.thestar.com/politics/federal-election/2021/08/17/the-word-racism-doesnt-appear-anywhere-in-the-conservative-partys-campaign-platform.html?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=SocialMedia&utm_campaign=National&utm_content=wordracismcons&fbclid=IwAR0oTDRSc1MkRwmiuPmI9lSgE690wBMGqlcM27g58CY_GU829mOu7EBSThwCanadian Economy:https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-canadas-inflation-rate-jumps-to-37-in-july-on-rising-housing-costs/https://www.thestar.com/business/2021/08/20/experts-say-dont-expect-the-feds-to-rescue-us-from-inflation.html See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.