Podcasts about canada's national observer

Today we discuss the Energy Capital of Canada and how it ran out of Energy during its recent "freeze-your-balls-off cold snap." Max is the lead columnist for Canada's National Observer and is a climate change expert as well as an energy expert. He details Alberta's teetering energy grid and how GREED almost led to 4.45 million people freezing to death. We talked about what went wrong, messaging, and how the current government of Alberta decided to blame Trudeau and renewable resources (which ended up saving Albertans) for their greedy oil and gas "donors" shitty energy plan and profit-taking. Speaking of Profit - How about those SWEET carbon tax rebate checks that dwarfed the Carbon Tax? That's right, the government of Canada gave back $2.3 billion to taxpaying Canadians in the form of a rebate check. We pondered how many people would cash those checks who said the Carbon Tax would ruin them. And is it FREE money when the government gives you back more than you paid? We end with Dean's issue with urinal etiquette. There is proper Urinal etiquette btw... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, we honor Martin Luther King Jr. Today's story uses three voices—a house, narrator and historian—and music to tell the stories of generations of people from a town in the Deep South of the US. Yes, it is a tale of bigotry and racism at the micro and macro scales. But also hope and determination to make a better world and a better life. It's a beautiful example of how ghost stories can change our own stories, the course of history, and our dreams.Anne Watson has been writing, in one form or another, all her life, most recently focusing on fiction. She's written news articles, book and art reviews, blogs, documentary films, podcasts, and for radio. She has two blogs, echolaliaredacted.com, which meanders through life's joys and sorrows; and countriesandcobblestones.com about traveling for a year with her daughter. Her writing can also be found on Canada's National Observer. Her first book,Thin Lines of Broken Time, represented by Anne Depue, is looking for a publisher. She's currently working on a second book.The music in this podcast is performed by Earle Peach, a multi-instrumentalist, composer, and songwriter from Vancouver who directs choirs and plays in musical groups, volunteers at and hosts music events, pursues social activism, and is still actively involved in the folk music community.The voice of the historian is Tim Gould (my wonderful and helpful husband. He also wrote and performed the Kaidankai's opening music.)You can read "Built on a Dream" at https://www.kaidankaistories.com.Website: kaidankaistories.comFollow us on: Twitter/XInstagramFacebook

We're back with Charles and Max, who join us from Alberta to discuss the Energy Capital of Canada and how it ran out of Energy during its recent "freeze-your-balls-off cold snap." Max is the lead columnist for Canada's National Observer and is a climate change expert as well as an energy expert. He details Alberta's teetering energy grid and how GREED almost led to 4.45 million people freezing to death. We talked about what went wrong, messaging, and how the current government of Alberta decided to blame Trudeau and renewable resources (which ended up saving Albertans) for their greedy oil and gas "donors" shitty energy plan and profit-taking. Speaking of Profit - How about those SWEET carbon tax rebate checks that dwarfed the Carbon Tax? That's right, the government of Canada gave back $2.3 billion to taxpaying Canadians in the form of a rebate check. We pondered how many people would cash those checks who said the Carbon Tax would ruin them. And is it FREE money when the government gives you back more than you paid? We end with Dean's issue with urinal etiquette. There is proper Urinal etiquette btw...

Max Fawcett is one of Dean's favorite writers. He's the Lead Columnist at Canada's National Observer. He's a left-leaning academic from Calgary, Alberta, who writes about climate change, so he's brave... We started by discussing how having a different news cycle and ecosystem in Alberta is possible. What news do Albertans and people in western provinces consume and what they don't, and how does it radicalize people into pure hatred? Brett Wilson was a good man before the pandemic. He still might be, but we talked about the decline of our old friend, billionaire philanthropist, into the conspiracy nether regions. How can an intelligent, successful person be so purposefully hateful? Brett spends hours spinning conspiratorial tweets to the masses denying climate change while demanding to know how Saturn's weather p[patterns work. Cuku. Dean and Max give some backstory and reasoning behind Brett's decline. #TuckerCarlson is coming to #Alberta this month, and Max has some thoughts while Dean has some questions. Tucker himself regularly tells lawyers during his for spreading lies that no one should take his lies seriously, so how is it possible that 25k Albertans take him seriously at two sold-out events?

Manda Aufochs Gillespie/ Folk U - On Friday, January 5, Linda Solomon Wood joined Manda Aufochs Gillespie on Folk U Radio to talk about the state of the media today. Solomon has been a professional journalist since the 1970s and founded the Vancouver Observer in 2009. As the bio on her website explains, this grew into a national publication: “Linda Solomon Wood founded Canada's National Observer in 2015 with the mission of putting climate change front and centre in Canada. CNO's team of climate experts and journalists have done just that, highlighting the economic, human rights and public health impacts of global warming. With an audience of more than 7 million people over the last year, CNO covers issues and challenges associated with climate such as public health, disinformation, corporate overreach and environmental justice. Our podcast, Race Against Climate Change, was a finalist for the Canadian Journalism Foundation's ‘Best Climate Solution Reporting' award. In earlier years, our reporting has received more than 50 honours and awards, primarily for investigative work. Our subscribers include The Government of Canada, universities, libraries and civil society organizations as well as thousands of individuals and foundations who make our journalism possible. In 2020, Linda kicked off CNO's podcasts with “Conversations”, interviews with leaders tackling global warming Linda served for seven years as editor-in-chief of Canada's National Observer, before stepping into the role of publisher in the fall of 2022.”

Two weeks ago, Max, lead columnist from Canada's National Observer, joined #TakeBackAlberta director David Parker and me on the pod, and it was a BANGER.  Alberta is an incredible province full of the most down-to-earth human beings in the country. However, they're currently being led by a radical religious conservative group hoping to take the province back to 1950. Max is back to bat it around with the president of the "Alberta Institute" Peter McCafferey.  Peter is a self-described "Libertarian" from the self-ascribed libertarian AB Institute. We get into what Libertarianism is and other fun labels he falsely applies to things to push weirdo fear porn for the extreme right. He says he's not political, but his social media feed is a firehose of Alt-right propaganda, like calling anything he disagrees with Marxist. We define Marxism for Peter and talk about Aberta's new extreme direction, Parental rights and cancellation of diversity mandates, Alberta's effort to let healthcare professionals do whatever the fuck they want, And Peters's desire to see AB become its own country. I'm all into Alberta leaving btw.

Max Fawcett VS Take Back Alberta's David Parker. David Parker's meteoric rise to fame in Alberta with his hardline Take Back Alberta lobby group that ousted Jason Kenny and they are setting their sights on turning Alberta into its own country. Max is the Lead Columnist for Canada's National Observer, and his values are diametrically opposed to David's. Max and David have been sniping at each other online for a solid 3 months as David makes a move to take over the Alberta government's executive (he will). David is a hardline evangelical Christian Max is not. David loves fossil fuels and gets paid by Oil and Gas employees and lobbyists. Max is an eco-friendly academic who wants a hybrid model of oil, gas renewable energy. David thinks Harvard degrees are useless and experts are propaganda peddlers Max thinks his doctor knows more than him and likes experts David believes he's on a mission from God to restore faith-based religious conservativism to Alberta. Max? Not so much. Former Fixer David Wallace joins us (David bagged the interview) and we cover a variety of topics. Education pension vaccines mandates Jesus Christ Religious extremism Homeschooling Why not? People have different values and if the world is a marketplace of ideas, let's get in on the table today.

The eyes of the energy world are on Calgary, as Alberta hosts the World Petroleum Congress. It makes perfect sense for Premier Danielle Smith to greet the Saudi delegation at the airport...but does the photo op kill Canada's claim around "ethical oil"?  4:20 | Max Fawcett takes that question (and more)...but first, the lead columnist for Canada's National Observer shares his thoughts on the "1 Million March 4 Children" happening across Canada.  READ MAX'S COLUMN ON THE WPC: https://www.nationalobserver.com/2023/09/20/opinion/so-much-ethical-oil 35:47 | With more than 300 children sick from the E. coli outbreak at multiple Calgary daycares, it's fair to expect a public inquiry. MLA Diana Batten, a former RN and current Opposition Critic for Childcare, Child & Family Services, gets into it.  54:05 | If you've never checked out the Jasper Dark Sky Festival, it's an absolute must! Ryan runs through the lineup for the 2023 edition, running from October 13-29 in Jasper National Park. MORE DETAILS: https://www.jasperdarksky.travel/ 58:14 | The Real Talk community is broad and diverse, so it's no surprise when a story in the news directly impacts an audience member. Ryan reads an email from "Christine," whose daughter was hospitalized in Calgary with E. coli, and Jeff, who remembers the Walkerton E. coli outbreak in 2000. EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com  1:07:00 | There's been a huge response to our September 19 interview with Harman Kandola about the murder of Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar. Our TikTok alone had more than 100,000 views in less than a day. Ryan reads an email from Kristie, who no doubt speaks for a whole bunch of people. 1:10:30 | Feeling guilty about bringing children into an uncertain world? Don't! That's the message from Real Talker Amanda, who sent us a note after our September 19 interview with For Our Kids Alberta co-founders Heidi Bergstrom and Claire Kraatz.  BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

Sandy Garossino is public affairs columnist for Canada's National Observer. She is a former Crown prosecutor and prominent media commentator. Charles and Sandy discuss how culture has shifted in politics, the immigration housing issues, as well as disinformation in schools.

Haida Gwaii is a stretch of islands teeming with life just off the coast of British Columbia. The land, its skies, and the bodies of water around it have been protected for thousands of years by local Haida guardians. Protecting Haida Gwaii is a story about a First Nation that continues the fight for its rights, despite having inhabited the territory for over 13,000 years.Read more about Haida Gwaii at Canada's National Observer.Written by Brandi MorinEdited by Zahra KhozemaCover art by Ata Ojai Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Haida Gwaii is a stretch of islands teeming with life just off the coast of British Columbia. The land, its skies, and the bodies of water around it have been protected for thousands of years by local Haida guardians. Protecting Haida Gwaii is a story about a First Nation that continues the fight for its rights, despite having inhabited the territory for thousands of years. Read more about Haida Gwaii at Canada's National Observer. Written by Brandi MorinEdited by Zahra KhozemaCover art by Ata Ojai Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Derek Fildebrandt of the Western Standard and Max Fawcett of Canada's National Observer tackle the big questions from different sides. Guest: Jen Gerson co-founder of The Line.

You don't have to work in oil and gas or journalism to know big changes are coming. Whether you're talking about a net-zero plan including emissions caps in the oil sands or big tech killing media outlets, disruption is all around us.  11:50 | Linda Solomon Wood is the founder and publisher of Canada's National Observer. She lays out how the media landscape has changed over the past 20 years, why Meta, Facebook, Google, and Twitter present such a threat, and what she thinks the feds should do to save journalism in Canada. READ LINDA'S COLUMN ON BILL C-18: https://www.nationalobserver.com/2023/07/04/opinion/tragedy-commons-google-meta-and-canadas-online-news-act 33:50 | What's Hon. Steven Guilbeault's message for Premiers Danielle Smith and Scott Moe, who've attacked the federal government's net-zero plan? What would he say to Conservative MP Mike Lake, who ripped the plan on Tuesday's Real Talk? Canada's Minister of Environment and Climate Change joins us from Calgary just hours ahead of his meeting with Alberta Environment Minister Rebecca Schulz.  57:55 | Are you an angler? There's an exciting new opportunity in Jasper! We're hooked on the idea of a day on the water with the guides at Jasper Park Fishing. Get details in this week's edition of #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper.  CHECK OUT JASPER PARK FISHING: http://jasperparkfishing.ca/ 1:06:40 | Got plans on Thursday, July 27? Why not join Ryan and a bunch of other golfers at Alberta Springs Golf Resort in support of CASA Mental Health?  REGISTER FOR THE CASA CENTRAL AB GOLF TOURNEY: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/casagolfclassic2023-reddeer/event/reddeer/ EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com  VOLUNTEER FOR THE YWCA AT K-DAYS: https://ywcaofedmonton.org/k-days-50-... BECOME A REAL TALK PATRON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

Google and Meta respond to Bill C-18 by threatening to block Canadian news. And the first woman to head up the Assembly of First Nations is out after just two years, due to some combination of any or all of her own alleged misconduct, a conspiracy to depose her, and/or run-of-the-mill misogyny. Host: Jonathan GoldsbieCredits: Aviva Lessard (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Annette Ejiofor (Managing Editor)Guest: Karyn Pugliese Further reading: Canadian news is starting to vanish from Instagram. Google is next. Here's how to find CBC as that happens - CBC News Editor's BlogU.S. senator urges Canada to resist pressure from Meta, Google over Bill C-18 - The Globe and Mail​​Asylum seekers on street amid tug of war between city, feds - Toronto StarIndigenous women leaders are having a #MeToo moment - Canada's National Observer (2020)OP-ED: RoseAnne Archibald takes up the gauntlet against the Assembly of First Nations establishment - True North Sponsors: Douglas, oxio, Article, Athletic Greens, If you value this podcast, Support us! You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In politics, is it possible to win and lose at the same time? You might describe the Alberta NDP's 2023 campaign in such a way. Rachel Notley's party lost the election, but there were gains in popular support, seats, fundraising, and overall momentum. How much of that actually matters? What's the right move for Notley and the party moving forward?  3:50 | Max Fawcett says Rachel Notley's NDP needs to finish the job. The lead columnist for Canada's National Observer explains where the NDP campaign got it right and where it failed. Max and Ryan discuss whether or not Notley should stick around for another election, how Premier-elect Danielle Smith is likely to govern, and what the future of federal politics looks like.  READ MAX'S COLUMN: https://www.nationalobserver.com/2023/05/31/opinion/rachel-notley-ndp-needs-finish-job 59:24 | The Maligne Lake Boat Cruise is now open! This week's #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper highlights one of the most magnificent ways to explore the longest lake in the Canadian Rockies.  CHECK OUT THE MALIGNE LAKE BOAT CRUISE: https://www.banffjaspercollection.com/attractions/maligne-lake-cruise/ EMAIL THE SHOW: talk@ryanjespersen.com  WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

This week on Below the Radar, our host Am Johal is joined by Jorge Amigo, the head of cultural programming at the Vancouver Public Library. Together they discuss the power of library public programs, some of Jorge's past public projects, as well as how the urban design of Vancouver relates to social isolation, and potential paths towards cultivating more friendships. Full episode details: https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-radar-podcast/episodes/215-jorge-amigo.html Read the transcript: https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-radar-podcast/transcripts/215-jorge-amigo.html Resources: Vancouver Public Library Program: https://www.vpl.ca/programs-events Be my Amigo: https://vancouversun.com/life/relationships/be-my-amigo-determined-to-make-vancovuer-a-friendlier-city On Civil Society: https://www.torontopubliclibrary.ca/programs-and-classes/featured/on-civil-society.jsp Opera Adventures: https://www.vancouveropera.ca/press-release/vancouver-opera-and-vancouver-public-library-launch-opera-adventures/ Uplift Asian: https://www.vpl.ca/program/uplift-asian VLACC: https://vlacc.ca/ Bio: Jorge Amigo grew up in Mexico City and moved to Vancouver in 2007, where he studied an undergrad and masters in political science at the University of British Columbia. He started his career working in brand and digital strategy for non-profits and Canadian startups, including as Director of Engagement for Canada's National Observer. In 2018, he moved to Toronto to produce cultural events for the Toronto Public Library, where he curated the popular #OnCivilSociety series, hosting conversations on the most pressing social and political issues of our time, as well as programming dozens of literary programs. Jorge is now the Head of Cultural Programming for the Vancouver Public Library, where he is responsible for arts and culture events, and spends his days excited about reimagining how we use library spaces. He speaks four languages, and would probably enjoy chatting with you in at least one of them. Cite this episode: Chicago Style Johal, Am. “Episode name.” Below the Radar, SFU's Vancity Office of Community Engagement. Podcast audio, May 23, 2023. https://www.sfu.ca/vancity-office-community-engagement/below-the-radar-podcast/episodes/215-jorge-amigo.html.

canadaLANDBACK is a co-production by Canada's National Observer and Canadaland.Host Karyn Pugliese, producer Kim Wheeler, contributors Trina Roache and Cara McKenna reflect on the season, and — wait for it — Karyn and Jesse argue about whether or not journalism can change the hearts and minds of people. Contributors: Trina Roache, Cara McKenna, Jesse Brown Host: Karyn Pugliese, editor-in-chief, Canada's National ObserverCredits: Kim Wheeler (Producer)Sponsors: Rotman, Squarespace, Athletic Greens, Better HelpIf you value this podcast, support us! You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime.Check out other CNO podcasts, including Maxed Out, available on Apple Podcasts and wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

canadaLANDBACK is a co-production by Canada's National Observer and Canadaland.The landback movement isn't just about getting land back. It's more than that. It's a reclamation of culture too. We take a deeper dive into Indigenous versus Canadian law, examine how Canada is hoarding land.Our guests are Métis artist, activist and thinker Christi Belcourt and Anishinaabe artist and knowledge keeper Issac Murdoch, who took land back and established the culture camp Nimkii Aazhibikong.Onaman Collective is formed by artists Christi Belcourt and Isaac Murdoch https://onamancollective.com/who-we-are/Check out other CNO podcasts, including Hot Politics available on Apple Podcasts and wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts.Host: Karyn PuglieseCredits: Karyn Pugliese (Producer), Kim Wheeler (Producer), Beverly Andrews (Additional Research)Featured guests: Christi Belcourt, Issac MurdochSponsors: Rotman, Douglas If you value this podcast, support us! You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does the future of Canada's energy industry look like? Max Fawcett tees up the good, bad, and ugly of Alberta oil and gas, then Dr. Heather Exner-Pirot and Janetta McKenzie debate whether or not Alberta oil is "ethical" in this Canadian energy super episode of Real Talk! 4:00 | We heard from a TON of you after Ryan's interview with longtime opinion columnist Licia Corbella on April 12. That included a twitter thread from Max Fawcett. The lead columnist for Canada's National Observer kicks off this episode with a few fact checks, and his own opinions on what issues will shape Alberta's upcoming election. CHECK OUT MAX'S TWITTER THREAD: https://twitter.com/maxfawcett/status/1646537476641800193?s=20 READ MAX'S COLUMN ON HOUSING PRICES: https://www.nationalobserver.com/2023/04/13/opinion/we-are-all-blame-canada-brutal-housing-market 29:28 | Is Alberta oil ethical? Dr. Heather Exner-Pirot and Janetta McKenzie debate yes and no respectively in this week's edition of the Real Talk Round Table presented by Urban Timber. We hit the question from a bunch of different angles (including "Does it even matter?") with the Alberta Views contributors. CHECK OUT THE APRIL ISSUE OF ALBERTA VIEWS: https://albertaviews.ca/ Use the promo code AVRJ to save 50% off a one year subscription of Alberta Views! 1:01:13 | Marilyn wonders who's on the health care chopping block, Donna's choked at Danielle Smith, Thom's predicting a "proper shitfit," and Alison's dedicating her vote to a specific Real Talk guest. Meet the headliners of this week's Trash Talk presented by Local Environmental Services! KEEP IT LOCAL: https://localenvironmental.ca/ WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

Greg Olear is joined by Max Fawcett, the lead columnist for Canada's National Observer and the host of the podcast “Maxed Out with Max Fawcett.” They discuss Justin Trudeau's standing, when Canada might hold another election, opposition leader Pierre Poilievre, the state of Canadian fascism, UCP in Alberta, Alberta separatism, the Han Dong scandal, disinformation in the media, Joe Biden's visit to Canada, and the best Canadian musicians. Plus: a new record label. Follow him on Twitter: https://twitter.com/maxfawcett Subscribe to his podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/3rMDToj7tp6072nrHByha8?si=0a1d5240256c42d0 Read his columns: https://www.nationalobserver.com/u/max-fawcett   Subscribe to the PREVAIL newsletter: https://gregolear.substack.com/about Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's called chlorpyrifos, and it's actually still being used in Canada right now. Despite years of reports on the danger it might pose, it was only last year that the government banned it, and it's using a gradual phase out that won't end until the end of this year.So what is chlorpyrifos and what's the risk? What kind of foods is it used on? What can exposure do to us? And why was Canada behind both Europe and the United States in getting rid of it?GUEST: Marc Fawcett-Atkinson, reporter and writer covering food, climate, plastics and the environment for Canada's National Observer

canadaLANDBACK is a co-production by Canada's National Observer and Canadaland.Landback is not just about returning real estate.It is about Indigenous people reclaiming who we are and making ourselves whole again.An elder once told me that he believed residential schools were designed to hurt women, because "They knew that when you break the hearts of our women, you break the strength of our nations."That story and other teachings tell us that women are central and even sacred to our communities. This episode looks at how women are reclaiming their role as mothers, teachers, leaders, and sacred beings, despite everything colonialism has thrown at them. This is not a story of hope, so much as it is a story of resilience and courage. In this episode of landback we interview three women, whose stories intersect; Terri Brown, a former chief of the Tahltan First Nation in British Columbia, and former president of the Native Women's Association (NWAC); Dr. Beverly Jacobs, Mohawk, Six Nations, is the Senior Advisor to the President on Indigenous Relations and Outreach at the University of Windsor and an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Law, who is also a former President of NWAC; Tori Cress Ojibway and Pottawattami, G'Chimnissing is a land and water defender. Music “Dare to Dream” by Brandi MorinPlease be warned this episode contains stories of violence, sexual assault and mentions the name and decribes some actions of a serial killer in B.C. Host/Producer: Karyn Pugliese Producer: Kim WheelerThis episode contained research by Beverly Andrews.Check out other CNO podcasts, including Hot Politics available on Apple Podcasts and wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts.Sponsors: Douglas, United Steelworkers, Hello Fresh If you value this podcast, support us! You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Premier Smith hasn't even called the election yet...but at least a couple political commentators believe it may already be too late for Rachel Notley's NDP to win. Max Fawcett and Evan Scrimshaw explain what they think Notley needs to do to win in May. But first...a whole bunch of you had a lot to say about our episode with Brett Kissel. Ryan recaps what happened in studio and after the interview (0:00), and reads a couple powerful emails from Real Talkers Gillian and Catherine. 13:00 | Have you ordered your Real Talk Cask #2 Maple Bourbon yet? It'll sell out soon. Don't miss your chance to sample a bottle that's sure to impress any bourbon fan!  ORDER REAL TALK CASK #2: https://www.whiskydrop.ca/products/real-talk-cask-2-broken-barrel?_pos=1&_sid=0c7b2733d&_ss=r 14:13 | "The NDP has at best 3.5 months to get their heads out of their asses and get into the game. Every minute they waste is a minute that makes Danielle Smith more likely to win a full term." That's political writer Evan Scrimshaw, who (agree or disagree with him) makes a compelling case in his Real Talk debut. CHECK OUT SCRIMSHAW UNSCRIPTED: https://scrimshawunscripted.substack.com/ 35:27 | "Rachel Notley needs to hit the panic button." So says Max Fawcett, lead columnist for Canada's National Observer. Max and Ryan talk polling, campaigning in Edmonton v. Calgary, RStar, Just Transition, and more. READ MAX'S PIECE: https://www.nationalobserver.com/2023/02/11/opinion/rachel-notley-needs-hit-panic-button SUBSCRIBE TO THE MAXED OUT PODCAST: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/maxed-out/id1654545187 1:13:14 | Drop everything and watch the newest instalment of Tourism Jasper's "Venture Beyond" series. The winter views of Maligne Canyon will take your breath away, and you can't help but adore the featured Darrah family. HERE'S THE FULL VIDEO: https://youtu.be/rGqmsxbdQXo PLAN YOUR JASPER GETAWAY: https://www.jasper.travel/ WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU: talk@ryanjespersen.com  WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/ryanjespersen THANK YOU FOR SUPPORTING OUR SPONSORS! https://ryanjespersen.com/sponsors The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

Gerald Kutney (@geraldkutney) is a professor, journalist/speaker, author and founder/consultant of 6esm, a C-level consulting firm focused on the bio-economy, renewable energy and the politics of the Kyoto Protocol and others like it. Gerald's a frequent contributor to the HuffingtonPost, Canada's National Observer and is the author of the peer-reviewed: Carbon Politics and the Failure of the Kyoto Protocol – in search for an answer to the failure of the international community to act on climate change. Dale Johnson: Former alarmist (cooling world 1970s) Ozone (1980s) global warming (2000s) I read the first batch of leaked emails 2009 just out of curiousity, reading the first 100 changed my alarmism into skepticism. I did read them all but just absorbed the information and started to post a few things on Twitter about it but kept getting banned. I used one ban from Twitter to take 4-5 months to read everything in ClimateGate 2.0 including Harry Read Me file, then started a new account and had a good friend that I met in the Philippine (graphics art background) team up with me and we become Dawn. She's being stalked for our views so she can't post personal pics. My background - high school (accounting) college (accounting) but dropped out; numbers were boring. I worked for Northern Telecom for a decade (world's top 3 telecom manufacturer - PBX, cell site equipment etc, several years quality control and ISO900 auditor for one line of cell site equipment. Other job opportunities since then included long haul truck driver (Canada - USA) Public works foreman (small municipal government in Alberta) water and waste water certified, current occupation professional driver for a local tourist related company. Gerald Kutney: https://twitter.com/GeraldKutney Dale Johnson: https://twitter.com/DawnTJ90 Climate Brawl I: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_k6vqV96L9M&t=0s Climate Brawl II: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qmev8btSm68&t=0s —— https://linktr.ee/tomanelson1 Tom Nelson's Twitter: https://twitter.com/tan123 Substack: https://tomn.substack.com/ About Tom: https://tomnelson.blogspot.com/2022/03/about-me-tom-nelson.html Notes for climate skeptics: https://tomn.substack.com/p/notes-for-climate-skeptics ClimateGate emails: https://tomnelson.blogspot.com/p/climategate_05.html

canadaLANDBACK is a co-production of Canada's National Observer and Canadaland.Since 2019 five journalists have been arrested at land defenses, several others have been detained or threatened with arrest - why?Host Karyn Pugliese believes the answer is to be found in two land defenses that unfolded in the 1990s. KanesatakeGustafsen LakeOf all the things journalists have to cover in Indigenous communities, land actions are the most complicated, involving a tangle of history and relationships journalists trip into unprepared. Landback movements question Canada's legitimacy as a nation, and its character as a champion of human rights. How the media understood and told these stories mattered. State violence as a response to a human rights issue is indefensible, but it is a justified response to a criminal matter.So what are land defenses? Is the state enforcing the rule of law against armed terrorists?Or is Canada using violence to crush human rights defenders? This episode is not about the land defenses themselves - but about the emergence of a public relations war to control the story the media tells.Host/Producer: Karyn Pugliese, editor-in-chief, Canada's National ObserverProducer: Kim WheelerAdditional research and support for this episode Beverly Andrews and Cara McKenna. For information on sources and sounds used in this episode, visit the CANADALAND websiteSponsors: Athletic Greens, FreshbooksIf you value this podcast, Support us! You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max Fawcett is a writer/essayist/columnist for Canada's National Observer. Based in Alberta, Max will give us his thoughts on how Premier Danielle Smith is doing so far, what his thoughts are re free speech stalwarts like Jordan Peterson, and whether or not Pierre Poilievre's decision to go all-in with the right wing fringe is still holding. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

canadaLANDBACK is a co-production by Canada's National Observer and Canadaland.Land claims can take generations to settle. Sometimes communities lose patience, sometimes development forces them to take a stand or risk losing their land forever. Barricades have become a familiar scene in Canada. The land issue is rarely settled when barricades come down. Instead the community is left with court cases, post traumatic stress, and unresolved human rights issues.Some of those people are children.. There is a saying I told you about last time: we get the grandchildren we deserve.We raised this generation together Canada, your people and mine. Who did these children become?This is their episode. In the first half of this episode, we'll introduce you to three people who survived land conflicts.In the second half, they share their experiences with each other as they meet for the first time. Please be warned: This episode contains two descriptions of violence against children. Host/Producer: Karyn Pugliese Producer: Kim WheelerThis episode contained reporting by Trina RoacheCheck out other CNO podcasts, including Hot Politics available on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to your favourite podcasts.In this podcast: interviews with Tracey Deer, Alabama Bressette, Curtis Bartibogue.Tracy Deer's film Beans is available on Prime Video. Alabama Bressette is a co-author of Our Long Struggle for Home: The Ipperwash by Aazhoodenaang Enjibaajig Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In part two: After a peaceful reclamation of the army base built on their land in 1993, elders of Stoney Point lead a movement to take back Ipperwash Provincial Park, which was also part of their original land and contained a burial ground. Racism and political interference turned a peaceful movement into a violent act of state aggression on September 6, 1995. This episode recalls the events of that night, and examines the fallout in the 28 years since, asking if reconciliation will ever be possible for the people of Stoney Point.In this podcast: interviews include Bonnie Bressette, Caroline “Cully” George, Pierre George, Kevin Simon, Claudette Bressette, Alabama Bressette, and Donald Worme. The episode is in memory of Anthony “Dudley” George.Deep thanks to Heather Menzies editor, and Kerry Kilmartin publisher of “Our Long Struggle for Home: The Ipperwash” by Aazhoodenaang Enjibaajig Host: Karyn PuglieseCredits: Karyn Pugliese (Producer), Kim Wheeler (Producer) Research for this episode included:Our Long Struggle for Home: The Ipperwash by Aazhoodenaang Enjibaajig The Ipperwash Inquiry Report: A road map to better relationships between Aboriginal people and the Ontario governmentOne Dead Indian: The Premier, the Police, and the Ipperwash Crisis, a book by Canadian investigative journalist Peter EdwardsSound in this podcast included:“Late Night news (Problems) by Farewell Davidson G20 Protests in Toronto Turn Ugly recorded by George KourounisA look back at Ipperwash and Dudley George's death, APTN by Mark Blackburn June 06, 2013"Act Naturally" by Buck OwensTheme music from “Dudley Do-Right” cartoonDudley Do-Right "Marigolds" episodeListen to Maxed Out, a podcast by Canada's National ObserverCANADALANDBACK is a co-production from Canada's National Observer & Canadaland Sponsors: Douglas, Freshbooks If you value this podcast, Support us! You'll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You'll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch at our store, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you'll be a part of the solution to Canada's journalism crisis, you'll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest: Max Fawcett, Lead columnist, Canada's National Observer

It seemed like there was a fight for the soul of the party that also governs the province. Until there wasn't. A week before the vote, the challenger with all the momentum was disqualified from the race, paving the way for longtime MLA David Eby to become leader, and the province's premiere.So what happened? What was the split dividing the party, and how did the contest come to such an abrupt end? What happens now to challenger Anjali Appadurai and the thousands of new members she'd recruited? And what does this do to Eby's forthcoming attempts to govern a province on the front lines of Canada's climate crisis?GUEST: Arno Kopecky, BC-based environmental journalist, covering the race for Canada's National Observer 

What began as a peaceful land reclamation would turn into one of the most terrifying acts of violence and state force against unarmed people in Canada.In part one: Bonnie Bressette was only 5 years old when a truck came to Stoney Point, and she watched as her house was loaded up onto the truck to be taken away. Her father explained the government was taking their land to build an army base, but promised to return it after the war. Legally, the government had to. They didn't.In episode one we hear from three generations of Stoney Pointers of how every system failed them. They explain their longing to rebuild their community and what led them to take over a military base in 1993. The story of Stoney Point is, in many ways unique, but in many ways it is the story of every land action: unresolved, intergenerational, highly politicized by Canada, that leads to confrontations between protestors and heavily armed police. The story sets up to ask, why have these scenes become so acceptable in Canada, and is there a way out?In this podcast: interviews include Bonnie Bressette, Caroline “Cully” George, Pierre George, Kevin Simon. The episode is in memory of Anthony “Dudley” George.Host: Karyn PuglieseCredits: Karyn Pugliese (Producer), Kim Wheeler (Producer) Stoney Pointers full story in their own words:Our Long Struggle for Home: The Ipperwash by Aazhoodenaang Enjibaajig Research for this episode included:The Ipperwash Inquiry Report: A road map to better relationships between Aboriginal people and the Ontario governmentOne Dead Indian: The Premier, the Police, and the Ipperwash Crisis, a book by Canadian investigative journalist Peter EdwardsSound in this podcast included:“Fifty ways to trick a treaty” by Davd A Moses with many meegwetch-es for writing that for us, reach him on TwitterThis episode included sound from Ipperwash Land Expropriation : Hell of a Deal (1989) - The Fifth Estate and Royal Canadian Army Cadet recruiting film pt 1 - 1977Podcast artwork by Jessie BoulardListen to The Salmon People, a podcast by Canada's National ObserverCANADALANDBACK is a co-production from Canada's National Observer & CanadalandSponsors: Oxio, FreshbooksIf you value this podcast, Support us! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Guest: Sandy Garossino, former Crown prosecutor, public affairs columnist for Canada's National Observer.

0:47 | What would you do with an extra $13B? It's a good problem to have for the Alberta government, which is running a far bigger surplus than expected, thanks to relatively high resource revenues. Ryan discusses a few different options on how that surplus could be reinvested. 6:22 | What would you do if you came across a dog (or a child) in a hot car? It happened to Ryan yesterday. We take a look at what you told us via his unofficial, unscientific Twitter poll. CHECK OUT THE POLL RESULTS: https://twitter.com/ryanjespersen/status/1564676737744924672 13:39 | "It's pretty clear what a horse head symbolizes." Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek talks about death threats levelled at her and her family, and lays out what we (politicians, media, and the general public) need to do about online rage and offline (real life) implications.  CHECK OUT MAYOR GONDEK'S TWITTER THREAD: https://twitter.com/JyotiGondek/status/1563994106468380672 42:42 | Is Justin Trudeau really rolling out body armour-clad Climate Police officers, like Danielle Smith's saying? Canada's National Observer lead columnist Max Fawcett fact checks the story, and shares his thoughts on who should be held responsible for spreading misinformation, and how.  READ MAX'S WORK: https://www.nationalobserver.com/ 1:11:22 | Sunday, September 11 is Be More Kind Day. Real Talk is proud to support this important initiative. Ryan tees up our involvement with Be More Kind Day, which we'll officially announce tomorrow - Thursday, September 1. Be sure to check out that episode!  1:13:51 | This week's #MyJasper Memories features a remarkable Jasper resident: brain injury survivor Elissa Cummings. Don't miss this feature, part of the continuing Venture Beyond video series. CHECK OUT ELISSA'S FULL FEATURE: https://www.jasper.travel/discover-jasper/venture-beyond-series/ WEBSITE: https://ryanjespersen.com/ TWITTER: https://twitter.com/RealTalkRJ INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/RealTalkRJ/ TIKTOK: https://www.tiktok.com/@realtalkrj The views and opinions expressed in this show are those of the host and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Relay Communications Group Inc. or any affiliates.

It's called the Default Prevention and Management Policy. And for decades it was used to take control of budgets and finances away from First Nations leaders, and put them in the hands of "default managers" appointed by the government to supposedly better manage a community's finances.Now an expansive investigation has examined just what happened in those communities that had financial control taken away. And in the vast majority of them...things got worse. In some cases, much worse. The government promised in 2017 to replace this policy — so far, without much action. Why?GUEST: Patti Sonntag, investigative and data journalist, working with a large team for Canada's National Observer

Tiokasin's guest in the first half-hour is Candice Hopkins, a citizen of Carcross/Tagish First Nation. Candice is executive director of Forge Project in Taghkanic, NY. Forge Project is a Native-led initiative centered on Indigenous art, decolonial education and supporting leaders in culture, food security and land justice. Candice's writing and curatorial practice explore the intersections of history, contemporary art and Indigeneity. She is Senior Curator for the 2019 and 2022 editions of the Toronto Biennial of Art. Candice was part of the curatorial team for the Canadian Pavilion at the 58th Venice Biennale, featuring the work of the media art collective Isuma; and co-curator of notable exhibitions including the national traveling survey Art for New Understanding: Native Voices, 1950s to Now; SITElines.2018: Casa Tomada, SITE Santa Fe; documenta 14, Athens and Kassel; and Sakahàn: International Indigenous Art, National Gallery of Canada, Ottawa. Notable essays include “The Gilded Gaze: Wealth and Economies on the Colonial Frontier,” in the documenta 14 Reader; “Outlawed Social Life,” in South as a State of Mind; and “The Appropriation Debates (or The Gallows of History),” in Saturation: Race, Art, and the Circulation of Value (New Museum/MIT Press, 2020). For more information about Forge Project, visit forgeproject.com In the second half, Tiokasin comments on the Aug. 26, 2022 article in Canada's National Observer newspaper, “Native American Journalists Association bars New York Times from its conference over harmful coverage”: https://bit.ly/3e5ePks Production Credits: Tiokasin Ghosthorse (Lakota), Host and Executive Producer Liz Hill (Red Lake Ojibwe), Producer Malcolm Burn, Studio Engineer, Radio Kingston, WKNY 1490 AM and 107.9 FM, Kingston, NY Tiokasin Ghosthorse, Audio Editor  Music Selections: 1. Song Title: Tahi Roots Mix (First Voices Radio Theme Song) Artist: Moana and the Moa Hunters Album: Tahi (1993) Label: Southside Records (Australia and New Zealand) (00:00:22) 2. Song Title: In the Anthropocene Artist: Nick Mulvey Album: On Limited Edition Vinyl (2019) Label: N/A (00:23:55) 3. Song Title: When It Rains It Pours Artist: Thelma Plum Album: N/A (Single) Label: N/A (Single) (00:40:50) 4. Song Title: Blue Moon Drive Artist: iskwē, Tom Wilson feat. Chuck Copenace Album: Mother Love (2022) Label: iskwē Music, Inc. (00:44:45) 5. Song Title: Things have Changed Artist: Bob Dylan CD: Wonder Boys - Music from The Motion Picture (2000) Label: Columbia/Sony Music/Soundtrax (00:48:45) 6. Song Title: Warrior Artist: Xavier Rudd and the United Nations Album: Nanna (2015) Label: Nettwerk (00:54:10) AKANTU INSTITUTE Visit Akantu Institute, an institute that Tiokasin founded with a mission of contextualizing original wisdom for troubled times. Go to https://akantuinstitute.org/ to find out more and consider joining his Patreon page at https://www.patreon.com/Ghosthorse. 

8:16 | She was in Maskwacis for Pope Francis' apology for residential schools, and her coverage of the papal visit continues as journalist Dani Paradis joins us live ahead of mass at Commonwealth Stadium in Edmonton, AB. Dani shares both her observations and personal perspective as a Métis woman, including the gifting of a traditional headdress by Dr. Wilton Littlechild to the Pope. CHECK OUT DANI'S WORK: https://www.aptnnews.ca/author/dparadis/ 28:04 | Max Fawcett says high gas prices are, in part, Jason Kenney's fault. He also argues opposition to the carbon tax is Justin Trudeau's fault. The lead columnist for Canada's National Observer lays out his arguments in another informative and entertaining Real Talk appearance. READ MAX'S LATEST COLUMN: https://www.nationalobserver.com/2022/07/26/opinion/baffled-carbon-tax-rebate 49:51 | "It's not your fault." That, from oncology nurse practitioner Reanne Booker to people diagnosed with cancer. The president of the Canadian Association of Nurses in Oncology responds to UCP leadership candidate Danielle Smith's controversial comments to a naturopath about the first three stages of cancer, and shines a light on the state of cancer care across the country. LEARN MORE ABOUT CANO: https://www.cano-acio.ca/ 1:14:24 | It's Tuesday, which means time for an-udder edition of The Leading Edge! Check out the Swedish DeVal robots running the daily routine at Tuxedo Farms. Dairy cool (yeah, we're milking this one)! The Leading Edge is presented on Real Talk by Leading Edge Physiotherapy: Life shouldn't hurt!  CHECK OUT LEADING EDGE PHYSIO: https://leadingedgephysio.com/

In the midst of a climate crisis, why do we continue to report business news as usual? And is Minister Mendicino being mendacious over the Emergencies Act when he says police advised the government to invoke it? John Woodside, climate reporter for Canada's National Observer co-hosts.  Links: Globe and Mail piece re: Ambitious oil emissions National Post piece re: anti-oil agenda and affordable food CP24 piece re: Toronto Police Service Sponsors: Douglas, oxio, Hover Support CANADALAND: https://canadaland.com/join See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Max Fawcett is a great writer, and he's also a journalist who doesn't mind mixing it up. Lead columnist for Canada's National Observer, Max chats with us about his experience in journalism, and if ideology is one of the reasons journalists act like battle rappers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's guests: Patrice Dutil, professor of politics and public administration at Ryerson University and a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute Max Fawcett, Canada's National Observer's lead columnist James Bezan, Conservative ethics critic Kurtis Pratt, Town of Raymond's chief administrative officer See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Depends on how you do it, and who you ask. Regenerative agriculture is a practice almost as old as farming itself. But recently it's been touted as a potential climate saviour for its ability to help capture more carbon in the soil. But with no real regulation or certification, it can be a dedicated, environmentally healthy way for farmers to make their produce better and more sustainable, or a pretty claim to put in a press release. How can you tell which is which?GUEST: Marc Fawcett-Atkinson, reporter and writer covering food, climate, plastics and the environment for Canada's National Observer.

Jean Charest's political platform: plans to permit more private health care services Jean Charest, former Quebec Premier and current federal Conservative party leader hopeful, discusses his political platform. Translink proposes new gondola up Burnaby Mountain to SFU Christine Cunningham of No Gondola! Group discusses the group's concerns over the proposed SFU gondola in Burnaby.  The Jas Johal Show Political Forum On the Political Forum this week:  Mary Polak -  Strategic Advisor at Maple Leaf Strategies and former MLA of British Columbia Sandy Garossino, Public Affairs Columnist for Canada's National Observer and former Crown Prosecutor Angry commuters attempt to physically remove Save Old Growth protestors blocking traffic on Ironworkers Bridge Jas Johal and CKNW Contributor Jawn Jang discuss this morning's protest where Save Old Growth protestors blocked traffic on the Ironworkers Bridge during rush hour. Plus, your calls! - Is shutting down bridge traffic an effective way to protest? Are you more or less supportive of their cause following this week's traffic protests? New low-income housing coming to Kitsilano for people at risk of homelessness Cheryl Grant and Karen Finnan of the Kitsilano Coalition discuss their concerns with the new low-income housing project coming to their neighbourhood  Pierre Poilievre political platform: improving housing markets Federal Conservative party leader hopeful, Pierre Poilievre discusses more making housing more affordable in Canada. 

On the Political Forum this week:  Mary Polak -  Strategic Advisor at Maple Leaf Strategies and former MLA of British Columbia Sandy Garossino, Public Affairs Columnist for Canada's National Observer and former Crown Prosecutor

4:36 | Max Fawcett, lead columnist for Canada's National Observer, responds to Ryan's Tuesday interview with David Knight Legg about Canadian energy and Russia's war in Ukraine. The former editor of Alberta Oil magazine digs into Canada's role in lowering global emissions, the politics of international petroleum markets, and the "coal-powered" criticism of electric vehicles (EVs). 34:08 | Beloved former news anchor, talk radio host, and author Lynda Steele joins from Vancouver, where she's just launched a new weekly column at theorca.ca. Lynda shares her thoughts on Canada's skyrocketing cost of living, in particular on the West coast, and gets personal about her parents' journeys with Alzheimer's disease.  1:15:45 | It's Wednesday, which means another visit to the mountains via #MyJasper Memories presented by Tourism Jasper. Get up to speed on some exciting events touching down in Jasper National Park over the next couple weeks, including the Jasper Half Marathon and the Uplift! Jasper Mural Festival. Find more details at jasper.travel/realtalk.

Seth Klein, a public policy researcher, was the founding British Columbia Director of the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. He is the Team Lead and Director of Strategy of the Climate Unit — a five-year project of the David Suzuki Institute. To learn more about the Climate Emergency Unit and sign up for the CEU newsletter, visit: https://climateemergencyunit.ca. Seth's 2020 book “A Good War: Mobilizing Canada for the Climate Emergency” makes the case that Canada needs a war-time approach to Canada. Seth is also a columnist for Canada's National Observer.

Investigative journalists work tirelessly to hold the powerful to account by unearthing stories that expose systemic issues and can lead to meaningful change. On November 30, the Canadian Journalism Foundation welcomed award-winning Globe and Mail journalists Tom Cardoso, Grant Robertson, and Chen Wang for an inside look into how they pitch and research in-depth stories, the challenges they face, and the resulting impact of their work. The National Newspaper Awards named Cardoso Journalist of the Year for his 2020 investigation into systematic bias against Indigenous, Black, and female prisoners in Canada's corrections system. In 2021, Robertson won several awards, including the CJF's Jackman Award for Excellence in Journalism, for his work that uncovered serious flaws in Canada's pandemic preparedness system with respect to COVID-19. In 2019, the National Newspaper Awards recognized Chen Wang and her colleagues in the Business category for their investigation on aging wells and how major organizations routinely offloaded energy assets with hefty cleanup costs onto smaller companies with limited capacity to pay the environmental bill. This year, Wang, a data journalist, has been exploring the power gap in the workplace and why progress for women has stalled. Together, they joined David McKie, Deputy Managing Editor, Canada's National Observer, in conversation. For more program details, visit the CJF website: https://cjf-fjc.ca/j-talks/behind-scenes-inside-look-award-winning-globe-and-mail-investigations. 

The summer of 2020 was an explosive moment in America.  Not since the uprisings of the late 60's had we seen the country, en masse , light up in a wave of fiery protest. With a string of high profile vigilante and police killings, the tipping point for people to take to the streets and demand justice was the police murder caught on camera of George Floyd in Minneapolis.  As bystanders stood by shouting for law enforcement officers to release their deadly hold, kneeling on the neck of Floyd, his death became the catalyst for a movement to not just defund bloated police budgets, but to do away with them altogether.  Promises were made by certain municipalities, but not much has been done in major metropolitan areas to change law enforcement.    Did the Defund/Abolish movement do enough to get their demands met? Are we stuck in the era where hashtags and trending on social media are confused with true policy change?  With most of the country opening up, is this revolutionary moment gone? Can the activists that organized these radical protests pivot to electoral positions of power to enact real substantive change? We'll ask these questions and more   This is Revolution.   About Eamon Whalen: Contributed writing about music, culture and politics to publications including The Nation, Belt Magazine, The Outline, The FADER, Minnesota Reformer, Canada's National Observer, The Daily Dot, City Pages, contexts magazine of the American Sociological Association and Bandcamp Daily.   About TIR Thank you, guys, again for taking the time to check this out. We appreciate each and every one of you. If you have the means, and you feel so inclined, BECOME A PATRON! We're creating patron-only programming, you'll get bonus content from many of the episodes, and you get MERCH! Become a patron now: https://www.patreon.com/join/BitterLakePresents Please also like, subscribe, and follow us on these platforms as well, especially YouTube! THANKS Y'ALL YouTube: www.youtube.com/thisisrevolutionpodcast   Twitch: www.twitch.tv/thisisrevolutionpodcast & www.twitch.tv/leftflankvets  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Thisisrevolutionpodcast/  Twitter: @TIRShowOakland Instagram: @thisisrevolutionoakland Pascal Robert in Black Agenda Report: https://www.blackagendareport.com/author/PascalRobert  Get the music from the show here: https://bitterlakeoakland.bandcamp.com/album/coronavirus-sessions

This weeks Guests: Journalist - Dr. Caroline Orr Bueno Comedian - Boris Khaykin The World's Famous comedy Cellar presents "Live From America Podcast" with Noam Dworman and Hatem Gabr. The top experts and thinkers of the world and the best comics in the Nation get together weekly with our hosts to discuss different topics each week, News, Culture, Politics, comedy & and more with an equal parts of knowledge and comedy! Dr. Caroline Orr Bueno is a behavioral scientist and freelance journalist recognized internationally for her research on social media manipulation, online information warfare, human behavior, and far-right extremism. Dr. Orr Bueno completed her Ph.D in Social and Behavioral Sciences at Virginia Commonwealth University in December 2020. Prior to that, she worked at Canada's National Observer, where she helped lead the Election Integrity Reporting Project. She currently works as a freelance journalist and has spent a decade in academia conducting scientific research on the intersection of technology and media with human behavior and psychology. In her work as a journalist and scholar, Dr. Orr Bueno has published extensively on topics including foreign and domestic information operations; digital manipulation; risk communication; health misinformation; the social-psychological functions of conspiracy theories; violence against women; online extremism and radicalization; and the weaponization of social media. Her work has been published in a variety of peer-reviewed journals, as well as publications including Playboy, USA Today, National Observer, Byline Times, American Independent, and Arc Digital. Follow Live From America YouTube www.youtube.com/channel/UCS2fqgw61yK1J6iKNxV0LmA Twitter twitter.com/AmericasPodcast www.LiveFromAmericaPodcast.com LiveFromAmerica@ComedyCellar.com Follow Hatem Twitter twitter.com/HatemNYC Instagram www.instagram.com/hatemnyc/ Follow Noam Twitter twitter.com/noamdworman?lang #CarolineOrr #Healthmisinformation #lableaKORnaturalorigin

The Bill Kelly Show Podcast: The head of Ornge, Ontario's air ambulance agency, will be leading the province's vaccine distribution task force. Dr. Homer Tien is replacing retired general Rick Hillier, who stepped down from his role leading the task force when his contract expired on March 31. The new appointment was applauded by doctors and members of the public on Sunday, following earlier criticism of the province's vaccine distribution plan. ALSO: Representatives of Hamilton's lower city expressed outrage Monday over a decision by the province to leave some pharmacies out of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout. GUEST: Richard Brennan, Former Journalist with The Toronto Star covering Queen's Park and Parliament Hill - The Hamilton Wentworth Catholic District School Board (HWCDSB) has closed St. Peter and Paul on Fennell Avenue East near Upper James Street until further notice due to an outbreak. And The medical officer of health for Peel Region is invoking powers under Ontario law to order all local schools closed for in-person instruction due to COVID-19. Are Schools safe? & Is Hamilton next to close all of its schools? GUEST: Manny Figueiredo,  HWDSB director - Ontario's COVID-19 Vaccine Distribution Task Force is facing criticism for not prioritizing essential workers, but the group says they are and that there are still ethical considerations to take into account. Should the Ontario government change course on vaccinating essential workers? And Is a province wide stay at home order necessary? GUEST: Dr. Lorne Small, Infectious Disease Specialist with Trillium Health Partners - An inside look at the money, power and influence behind the Ford government's push to build Highway 413.  The premier's office says the 413 would serve a growing population and relieve pressure on existing highways. Ontario has approved controversial MZOs to help fast-track development on lands owned by some of these major developers. But eight of Ontario's most powerful land developers own thousands of acres of prime real estate near the proposed route of the controversial Highway 413, a Torstar/National Observer investigation has found. Is this a friends with benefits situation? GUEST:  Emma McIntosh, Reporter for Canada's National Observer

Linda Solomon Wood, CEO of Observer Media Group and founder and editor-in-chief of Canada's National Observer, talks candidly about why investigative and in-depth journalism matters more today than ever amidst a lot of storytelling narratives that have no relationship to facts.  Linda knows that millions and millions of people are eager for the truth.  She emphasizes that it should be the media's job to present facts untainted by personal will or ego and that good reporting is incredibly valuable to society to expose corruption and to serve justice. And… good reporting starts with deep listening…

Gerald Kutney (@geraldkutney) is a climate scientist, professor, journalist/speaker, author and founder/consultant of 6esm, a C-level consulting firm focused on the bio-economy, renewable energy and the politics of the Kyoto Protocol and others like it. Gerald's a frequent contributor to the HuffingtonPost, Canada's National Observer and is the author of the peer-reviewed: Carbon Politics and... The post Solving the Climate Crisis by Fixing the Politics of Kyoto Protocol and Paris Accords | Gerald Kutney appeared first on The Syndicate.

Sandy Garossino, Business analyst and reporter for Canada's National Observer joins the show.