Podcast appearances and mentions of Ed Broadbent

Today we're joined by none other than the Honourable Charlie Angus, longtime Canadian Member of Parliament for the enormous federal riding of Timmins-James Bay in Northern Ontario. Charlie - who some call the Canadian Bernie Sanders - is a diehard New Democrat. For those who don't know, the New Democratic Party is essentially the Canadian labour party; built thanks to organized labour and unionized working class workers and plenty of democratic socialists. It's the party that's led today by Jagmeet Singh, but was previously led by the late Ed Broadbent, the late Jack Layton, and none other than the father of Canadian Medicare: the late Tommy Douglas. Charlie Angus' riding is unique in that it is very Indigenous, very vast and resource rich, very working class, and was once dominated by little coal mining towns like the one Charlie comes from, Cobalt. After twenty years of aggressive impassioned face offs with The Man in Ottawa, this rugged reformed anarchist turned democratic socialist is laying the groundwork for his exit… stage left. Our thanks to Charlie Angus for sharing his fascinating story with us.

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts.On this week's episode we report on Israel's targeted attacks on education, knowledge and culture in Gaza on REDEYE, explore how the late NDP leader Ed Broadbent spent a lifetime seeking democracy and equality on PRESS PROGRESS SOURCES, unpack the new national Pharmacare legislation on THE BREACH SHOW and discuss the prairies' orphan wells problem on a classic episode of ALBERTA ADVANTAGE.The Harbinger Media Network includes 66 podcasts focusing on social, economic and environmental justice and featuring journalists, academics and activists on shows like Alberta Advantage, The Breach Show, Tech Won't Save Us, Press Progress Sources & more.Harbinger Showcase is syndicated for community and campus radio at CIUT 89.5FM in Toronto, CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal, CKUW 95.9FM in Winnipeg and at Vancouver Co-op Radio.Financial support on this episode is courtesy of The Alberta Advantage. Find out more about Calgary's #1 podcast albertaadvantagepod.com.Find out more about the network, subscribe to the weekly newsletter and support our work at harbingermedianetwork.com

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts.On this week's episode we report on Israel's targeted attacks on education, knowledge and culture in Gaza on REDEYE, explore how the late NDP leader Ed Broadbent spent a lifetime seeking democracy and equality on PRESS PROGRESS SOURCES, unpack the new national Pharmacare legislation on THE BREACH SHOW and discuss the prairies' orphan wells problem on a classic episode of ALBERTA ADVANTAGE.The Harbinger Media Network includes 66 podcasts focusing on social, economic and environmental justice and featuring journalists, academics and activists on shows like Alberta Advantage, The Breach Show, Tech Won't Save Us, Press Progress Sources & more.Harbinger Showcase is syndicated for community and campus radio at CIUT 89.5FM in Toronto, CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal, CKUW 95.9FM in Winnipeg and at Vancouver Co-op Radio.Financial support on this episode is courtesy of The Alberta Advantage. Find out more about Calgary's #1 podcast albertaadvantagepod.com.Find out more about the network, subscribe to the weekly newsletter and support our work at harbingermedianetwork.com

You might know Ed Broadbent as the former leader of Canada's federal NDP.But Broadbent was more than just a political party leader -- he also spent a lifetime seeking social and democratic change outside partisan politics in academia and civil society, both in Canada and around the world.On this episode of Sources, PressProgress Editor Luke LeBrun is joined by Luke Savage, a contributor to Jacobin and co-author of Broadbent's book  Seeking Social Democracy, to explain and remember Ed Broadbent's life and his ideas.Additional reading:• Seeking Social Democracy• How Ed Broadbent and His Democratic Principles Made an Impact on PressProgress' Journalism (PressProgress)• Ed Broadbent Was a Socialist Because He Believed in Democracy (Jacobin)• Ed Broadbent state funeral (CBC News)Support the Show.

In January, former New Democratic Party leader Ed Broadbent died at the age of 87. Outpourings of grief, respect, and gratitude followed throughout the country, culminating in a state funeral in Ottawa. Broadbent's legacy is the product of decades of tireless work as an elected representative and as an ambassador for the left at home and abroad. His commitment to justice and equality is paralleled by few in Canada, and this episode is dedicated to understanding and celebrating his service to this country and to left movements worldwide.On this episode of Open to Debate, David Moscrop talks with Luke Savage, columnist, co-host of the podcast Michael and Us, and co-author, with Ed Broadbent and others, of Seeking Social Democracy: Seven Decades in the Fight for Equality. 

In January, former New Democratic Party leader Ed Broadbent died at the age of 87. Outpourings of grief, respect, and gratitude followed throughout the country, culminating in a state funeral in Ottawa. Broadbent's legacy is the product of decades of tireless work as an elected representative and as an ambassador for the left at home and abroad. His commitment to justice and equality is paralleled by few in Canada, and this episode is dedicated to understanding and celebrating his service to this country and to left movements worldwide.On this episode of Open to Debate, David Moscrop talks with Luke Savage, columnist, co-host of the podcast Michael and Us, and co-author, with Ed Broadbent and others, of Seeking Social Democracy: Seven Decades in the Fight for Equality. 

Josiah is joined by Luke Savage (@LukewSavage, Michael & Us, Jacobin) to reflect on the last fifteen years of U.S. electoral politics in light of the current election year: the failures of the Obama administration, the hyperpolitics of the Trump administration, and the attempted 'return to normalcy' of Biden's first term. Follow today's guest on Twitter @LukewSavageCheck out Michael & Us here: https://soundcloud.com/michael-and-usLuke Savage in Jacobin: https://jacobin.com/author/luke-savageBecome a Fruitless Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141Check out Fruitless on YouTubeFind more of Josiah's work here: https://linktr.ee/josiahwsuttonFollow Josiah on Twitter & Bluesky @josiahwsuttonReferencesThe Dead Center: Reflections on Liberalism and Democracy After the End of History by Luke SavageSeeking Social Democracy: Seven Decades in the Fight for Equality by Ed Broadbent, Jonathan Sas, Frances Abele, and Luke Savage.Leave the World Behind (2023), directed by Sam Esmail."Everything is Hyperpolitical," Anton Jäger in The Point, https://thepointmag.com/politics/everything-is-hyperpolitical.Trust the Plan: The Rise of QAnon and the Conspiracy That Reshaped the World by Will Sommers"The Biden Era's Defining Characteristic: Anti-Politics," Luke Savage in Jacobin, https://jacobin.com/2023/09/biden-administration-anti-politics-trump-books-media-coverage. This is the article discussing political book sales and online news engagement during the Trump admin vs. the Biden admin that Luke references.The Day One Agenda, The American Prospect, https://prospect.org/day-one-agenda."Why Liberals Pretend They Have No Power," Luke Savage in The Atlantic, https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/10/why-liberals-feign-powerlessness/616644.Everything Was Forever, Until It Was No More: The Last Soviet Generation by Alexei Yurchak"The Ultimate Election Year: All the Elections Around the World in 2024," Koh Ewe in Time, https://time.com/6550920/world-elections-2024.MusicYesterday – bloom.In My Dreams – bloom.

Ed Broadbent died January 11, 2024. Suzi speaks with the co-authors of Ed's recent book, Seeking Social Democracy: Seven Decades in the Fight for Equality. We also hear clips from Ed during his long political career.Ed was the very popular leader of the New Democratic Party (NDP) in Canada, first elected to the House of Commons in 1968 from Oshawa, Ontario, and always at the forefront of the parliamentary struggle for democratic socialism. Ed was also Vice President of the Socialist International. In 2011, he founded the Broadbent Institute, a think tank. Seeking Social Democracy: Seven Decades in the Fight for Equality isn't a memoir per se: Ed thought most political memoirs ended up being self-serving and self-justifying. He wanted to discuss the ideas he tried to exemplify and win while he was leader of the NDP in Parliament and afterwards with the Broadbent Institute. To do this, he engaged in dialogue with three collaborators, Carleton University Professor Frances Abele, policy analyst Jonathan Sas, and Jacobin writer Luke Savage, each from different generations. They dive deep into the theory and practice of social democracy.In the postscript to the book, Ed leaves us with an enduring vision and his hopes for what is to be done to build the good society for today and the future. He writes: "To be humane, societies must be democratic—and to be democratic, every person must be afforded the economic and social rights necessary for their individual flourishing... Social democracy alone offers the foundation upon which the lives of people everywhere can be made dignified, just, and exciting."Jacobin Radio with Suzi Weissman features conversations with leading thinkers and activists, with a focus on labor, the economy, and protest movements. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The world can't stop discoursing about it. Hillary Clinton herself has championed it. And our superdelegate patrons specifically requested it. It's time for us to turn our attention to the most discussed movie of the past year, BARBIE (2023). PLUS: We bid a fond farewell to Ron DeSanctimonious.Seeking Social Democracy, the book Luke coauthored with Ed Broadbent, is available here: https://ecwpress.com/products/seeking-social-democracy-ed-broadbentMichael and Us is a podcast about political cinema and our crumbling world hosted by Will Sloan and Luke Savage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

MPs have returned to the House of Commons for the next session of Parliament, as the Trudeau Liberals ponder a potential rebranding of the Carbon Tax. We get a wide range of reaction during today's Daily Debrief Panel, featuring Summa Strategies Chairman Tim Powers and Vanguard Strategy CEO Michele Cadario. Ahead of Monday's return, politicians paid their respects to Ed Broadbent, one of Canada's most respected voices in the political arena. We hear from former Prime Minister Joe Clark in Hour 1. Plus, the world's most famous pop star is under attack by forms of Artificial Intelligence.

If you thought you'd heard the end of convoy politics, think again. The federal government's argument that it was justified in using the Emergencies Act to dispel the convoy protests in early 2022 was dealt a blow this week. We speak with the former attorney general who helped invoke the act — and find out why he's now leaving politics. Then, two journalists dissect the politics of Tucker Carlson's controversial tour of Alberta, where he sat down with Premier Danielle Smith. We'll also take a look at the government's decision to cap study permits for international students — and the waves that will make in both the education community and provincial economies. Plus — Ed Broadbent's death has sparked some reflection over the NDP's past, present and future. Two party strategists sit down to discuss where the party goes from here. This episode features the voices of: - David Lametti, Liberal MP and former minister of justice - The CBC's Jason Markusoff - Shannon Proudfoot, Globe and Mail - Alain Roy, vice-president, Colleges and Institutes of Canada - Theo Argitis, Compass Rose Group - Mike McKinnon, senior consultant, Enterprise Canada - Melanie Richer, senior consultant, Earnscliffe Strategies

The world can't stop discoursing about it. Hillary Clinton herself has championed it. And our Superdelegate patrons specifically requested it. It time for us to turn our attention to the most discussed movie of the past year. We talk about BARBIE (2023). PLUS: We bid a fond farewell to Ron DeSanctimonious. "Seeking Social Democracy," the book Luke coauthored with Ed Broadbent, is available here: https://ecwpress.com/products/seeking-social-democracy-ed-broadbent Join us on Patreon for an extra episode every week - https://www.patreon.com/michaelandus

Longtime NDP leader Ed Broadbent has died. We dug into Ed Broadbent's legacy and connections with this province with former MP Jack Harris.

People across Canada are sharing their memories of Ed Broadbent. The former NDP leader died last week at the age of 87. Broadbent led the federal New Democrats from 1975 to 1989, and although his party didn't form the government, he is widely considered as being influential. Fonse Faour of Corner Brook benefited from the influence of Ed Broadbent. Faour was a young lawyer when he was first elected as an NDP MP, the first ever from this province. He's been a Justice of the Newfoundland and Labrador Supreme Court for more than 20 years.

A warning from the OPP after a rash of vehicle thefts over the weekend, and a state funeral for former NDP leader Ed Broadbent. These stories and more are in your noon news on the go.

The Hamilton Today Podcast with Scott Thompson: Environment Canada says heavy snowfall is coming to areas including Hamilton, Brantford, Ont. and Burlington, Ont. late in the day Friday. What does that mean for us, and has the prediction improved? The Trans-Mountain pipeline has billions of dollars more in lifelines being pumped into it. Between January 4 and 9, 2024, Abacus Data conducted a nationwide survey involving 1,500 Canadians (18+) to gauge their perceptions of the recently established Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL). Fixed mortgage rates are on the decline. Is now the time to lock in? Randall Denley is writing about healthcare in the National Post. We look back at the life and work of Ed Broadbent, how he navigated politics and what made him stand out as an NDP leader. With a storm on the way to Hamilton this evening, there are safety precautions to keep in mind and services available to protect the housed and unhoused citizens of the city. Sandy Shaw joins us to remember her meetings with Ed Broadbent, and pay homage to the longtime New Democratic Party leader. Guests: Anthony Farnell, Chief Meteorologist, Global News Dan McTeague, President of Canadians for Affordable Energy, Former Liberal MP Eddie Sheppard, Vice President, Insights, at Abacus Data Don Fox, Executive Financial Consultant, with The Fox Group, IG Private Wealth Management Randall Denley is an author and columnist for the Ottawa Citizen and the National Post; author of mystery novels, including Payback, Spiked, and One Dead Sister Tim Powers, Chairman of Summa Strategies and Managing Director of Abacus Data Michelle Baird, Director of Housing services, City of Hamilton Sandy Shaw, Ontario NDP MPP for Hamilton West—Ancaster—Dundas Scott Radley, Host of the Scott Radley Show and Columnist with the Hamilton Spectator Host – Scott Thompson Content Producer – William Erskine Technical/Podcast Producer – Tom McKay Podcast Co-Producer – Ben Straughan News Anchor – Dave Woodard & Jen McQueen Want to keep up with what happened in Hamilton Today? Subscribe to the podcast! https://megaphone.link/CORU8835115919

Ed Broadbent and Jean Chretien.  Two giants on the country's political landscape, but are they symbols of an era long past? Bruce and Chantal have their thoughts on that, plus how significant are the changes taking place in the prime minister's office? Also, does Canada have a position on genocide in the Middle East?

Ed Broadbent, former NDP leader, has died at 87. He was part of some of the biggest moments in Canadian political history, and a lifelong champion of social democracy and making life better for ordinary Canadians. In a conversation in November, he spoke with Matt Galloway about his legacy, and what he thinks of Ottawa today.

At Issue this week: The legacy of former NDP leader Ed Broadbent, who died at 87. New documents show the federal government was warned two years ago that high immigration levels could affect housing costs. Plus, Saskatchewan's carbon tax showdown. Rosemary Barton hosts Chantal Hébert, Andrew Coyne and Althia Raj.

Jagmeet Singh, NDP Leader; Judy Trinh, CTV News; The Front Bench with: Christy Clark, Tom Mulcair, John Tory and Nojoud Al Mallees.

At Issue this week: The legacy of former NDP leader Ed Broadbent, who died Thursday at 87. New documents show the federal government was warned two years ago that high immigration levels could affect housing costs. Plus, Saskatchewan's carbon tax showdown.

Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady. On today's episode: 1 - Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York talking about Mayor Chow's budget announcement. (:15 - 6:10) 2 - Military Analyst and retired Army Colonel Jeff McCausland on the Israel Hamas war and the US Yemen Strike. (6:16-10:42) 3- Parthi Kandavel, Toronto City Councillor for Scarborough Southwest Ward 20 talking about Mayor Chow's budget announcement. (10:48-17:15) 4 -Ben Mulroney, Broadcaster talking the passing of former NDP leader, Ed Broadbent. (17:21 - 26:37)

Ontario Today asks Brian Topp, chair of the board at the Broadbent Institute; and Timmins-James Bay NDP MP Charlie Angus for their thoughts on Broadbent's legacy.

Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024: Former NDP leader Ed Broadbent has died at the age of 87, South Africa takes it case to the UN's top court and accuses Israel of genocide, and extreme freeze grips much of Western Canada.

Premier David Eby criticizes the BC Supreme Court on its injunction against his drug use restriction law, but what does the NDP's shifting position on decriminalization amount to? A new poll shows public confidence has collapsed in government health care, is this an opening for other parties during an election year? Plus, in our podcast extra this week, we discuss what the BC government should do about Surrey's refusal to pay for 10 new police recruits, and the recent passing of former federal NDP leader Ed Broadbent. Host Rob Shaw is joined by Jeff Ferrier, Allie Blades and Jillian Oliver. Brought to you by Uber Canada.

The countdown to the Airbnb crackdown begins! PM Trudeau is receiving backlash for his freebie Jamaican holiday. Mike and Bill remember former NDP leader Ed Broadbent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Your daily highlights of Toronto Today with Greg Brady. On today's episode: 1 - Nathaniel Erskine-Smith, Liberal MP for Beaches-East York talking about Mayor Chow's budget announcement. (:15 - 6:10) 2 - Military Analyst and retired Army Colonel Jeff McCausland on the Israel Hamas war and the US Yemen Strike. (6:16-10:42) 3- Parthi Kandavel, Toronto City Councillor for Scarborough Southwest Ward 20 talking about Mayor Chow's budget announcement. (10:48-17:15) 4 -Ben Mulroney, Broadcaster talking the passing of former NDP leader, Ed Broadbent. (17:21 - 26:37)

Peter Mazereeuw looks back on Ed Broadbent and his legacy in Canadian politics with Frances Abele, a political scientist who helped Broadbent to write his last book, and was his partner during the last years of his life. 

Remembering Ed Broadbent Guest: Anne McGrath, national director of the New Democratic Party Federal government was warned about immigration's strain on housing two years ago  Guest: Andrew Griffith, former director at Immigration and Citizenship Canada Winter arrives with a vengeance: How does the body sense cold? Keys to staying warm?  Guest: Chris Minson, Professor, Director, Human Cardiovascular Control Lab, Co-Director, Exercise & Environmental Physiology Lab, University of Oregon Remote northern communities anxiously wait for winter road openings Guest: Barry Prentice, Director, Transport Institute, Professor, Supply Chain Management, University of Manitoba The story behind the Buy Nothing Project Guest: Liesl Clark, co-founder, Buy Nothing Project South Africa genocide ICC As UN court hears genocide claim against Israel, Canada stays silent  Guest: Jack Cunningham, program director, Contemporary International History, Munk School, University of Toronto

ICJ: Irish MEP, ICJ: Genocide prosecutor, Ed Broadbent obituary, Newfoundland and Labrador virtual ERs, George Carlin AI special, Manitoba FN annuity lawsuit, Heiress giveaway, Kew new plants and more

Jan. 11, 2024 - Power & Politics brings you reflections on the life and legacy of Ed Broadbent. We hear from former prime ministers Jean Chrétien and Brian Mulroney, and Canada's Ambassador to the UN Bob Rae.

QUB radio à la télé dès aujourd'hui! L'accusé d'une attaque contre un interprète judiciaire est de retour en cour aujourd'hui. Meurtre au centre-ville de Montréal ; l'altercation captée par des caméras. L'ancien chef du NPD, Ed Broadbent, est décédé à 87 ans. Une troisième voie de retour sur le pont de l'île aux tourtes dès lundi. On peut dormir avec de nouveaux animaux au parc Oméga. Un premier accord entre l'industrie du jeu vidéo et les interprètes de voix. Trump de retour en cour aujourd'hui. Une enquête officielle ouverte contre Boeing. Tout savoir en 24 minutes avec Mario Dumont et Alexandre Moranville-OuelletPour de l'information concernant l'utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

QUB radio à la télé dès aujourd'hui! L'accusé d'une attaque contre un interprète judiciaire est de retour en cour aujourd'hui. Meurtre au centre-ville de Montréal ; l'altercation captée par des caméras. L'ancien chef du NPD, Ed Broadbent, est décédé à 87 ans. Une troisième voie de retour sur le pont de l'île aux tourtes dès lundi. On peut dormir avec de nouveaux animaux au parc Oméga. Un premier accord entre l'industrie du jeu vidéo et les interprètes de voix. Trump de retour en cour aujourd'hui. Une enquête officielle ouverte contre Boeing. Tout savoir en 24 minutes avec Mario Dumont et Alexandre Moranville-OuelletPour de l'information concernant l'utilisation de vos données personnelles - https://omnystudio.com/policies/listener/fr

Former federal NDP leader Ed Broadbent has been part of some of the biggest moments in Canadian political history, from opposing the War Measures Act to helping shape the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. He reflects on that legacy in his new book, Seeking Social Democracy: Seven Decades in the Fight for Equality.

It's Halloween, so we offer a fond nod of the hat to our old old friend Count Dracula by discussing NOSFERATU, PHANTOM DER NACHT (1979) - and because we've both just read Werner Herzog's new autobiography, we discuss how its depiction of science vs. the unknown fits squarely into the larger Herzog project. PLUS: More reflections on the crisis in Gaza. VANCOUVER: See Luke and Ed Broadbent in conversation at the Central Library on November 1 - vpl.bibliocommons.com/events/650b36e…0219cf8b5cf95f

Former federal NDP leader Ed Broadbent is the co-author of a recently published book, Seeking Social Democracy: Seven Years Fighting for Equality with Francis Abele, Jonathan Sas and Luke Savage. In this interview with RadioLabour Broadbent discusses the role of trade unions in social democracy. He argues for the right of workers to join a union as soon as they start a job. He also talks about the rise of fascism in the United States.  RadioLabour is the international labour movement's radio service. It reports on labour union events around the world with a focus on unions in the developing world. It partners with rabble to provide coverage of news of interest to Canadian workers.

With the crisis in Gaza on our minds, we spend a little time with one of the most acclaimed Palestinian filmmakers, Elia Suleiman, and his lovely film IT MUST BE HEAVEN (2019)."We Cannot Cross Until We Carry Each Other" by Arielle Angel - https://jewishcurrents.org/we-cannot-cross-until-we-carry-each-otherOrder Luke's new book Seeking Social Democracy: Seven Decades in the Fight for Equality coauthored with Ed Broadbent - https://ecwpress.com/products/seeking-social-democracy-ed-broadbentTORONTO: See Luke and Ed Broadbent in conversation at the Toronto Reference Library on October 22 - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/seeking-social-democracy-a-conversation-with-ed-broadbent-tickets-713793665067VANCOUVER: See Luke and Ed at the Central Library on November 1 - https://vpl.bibliocommons.com/events/650b36ea2d0219cf8b5cf95fMichael and Us is a podcast about political cinema and our crumbling world hosted by Will Sloan and Luke Savage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the crisis in Gaza on our minds, we spend a little time with one of the most acclaimed Palestinian filmmakers, Elia Suleiman, and his lovely film IT MUST BE HEAVEN (2019). * "We Cannot Cross Until We Carry Each Other" by Arielle Angel - https://jewishcurrents.org/we-cannot-cross-until-we-carry-each-other * Order Luke's new book "Seeking Social Democracy: Seven Decades in the Fight for Equality," coauthored with Ed Broadbent - ecwpress.com/products/seeking-s…cracy-ed-broadbent TORONTO: See Luke and Ed Broadbent in conversation at the Toronto Reference Library on October 22 - www.eventbrite.ca/e/seeking-social…ets-713793665067 VANCOUVER: See Luke and Ed at the Central Library on November 1 - vpl.bibliocommons.com/events/650b36e…0219cf8b5cf95f Join us on Patreon for an extra episode every week - https://www.patreon.com/michaelandus

This episode of Hub Dialogues features Ed Broadbent, former leader of the New Democratic Party and founding chair of the Broadbent Institute, about his new, must-read book, Seeking Social Democracy: Seven Decades in the Fight for Equality.The Hub Dialogues features The Hub's editor-at-large, Sean Speer, in conversation with leading entrepreneurs, policymakers, scholars, and thinkers on the issues and challenges that will shape Canada's future at home and abroad. The episodes are generously supported by The Ira Gluskin And Maxine Granovsky Gluskin Charitable Foundation and the Linda Frum and Howard Sokolowski Charitable Foundation.If you like what you are hearing on Hub Dialogues consider subscribing to The Hub's free weekly email newsletter featuring our insights and analysis on key public policy issues. Sign up here: https://thehub.ca/free-member-sign-up/. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In DEATH WISH 4: THE CRACKDOWN (1987), Charles Bronson wages a one-man war against the Los Angeles drug trade, despite being as old-looking as anyone has ever looked. We discuss how the ridiculous fourth entry in the iconic action franchise takes its reactionary politics a step beyond "law and order." PLUS: We discuss two milestones in cinematic surrealism (1989's THINGS and 1994's TWIN PEAKS: FIRE WALK WITH ME) and bid farewell to former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy.Preorder Luke's new book Seeking Social Democracy: Seven Decades in the Fight for Equality coauthored with Ed Broadbent - https://ecwpress.com/products/seeking-social-democracy-ed-broadbentOTTAWA: See Luke and Ed at the Ottawa Writers Festival on October 10 - https://writersfestival.org/events/fall-2023-in-person-events/seeking-social-democracy TORONTO: See Luke and Ed Broadbent in conversation at the Toronto Reference Library on October 22 - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/seeking-social-democracy-a-conversation-with-ed-broadbent-tickets-713793665067VANCOUVER: See Luke and Ed at the Central Library on November 1 - https://vpl.bibliocommons.com/events/650b36ea2d0219cf8b5cf95fSee Will moderate a Q&A following the Toronto premiere of Nate Wilson's THE ALL GOLDEN at the Revue Cinema on November 2 - https://revuecinema.ca/films/the-all-golden-toronto-theatrical-premiere/Michael and Us is a podcast about political cinema and our crumbling world hosted by Will Sloan and Luke Savage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In DEATH WISH 4: THE CRACKDOWN (1987), Charles Bronson wages a one-man war against the Los Angeles drug trade, despite being as old-looking as anyone has ever looked. We discuss how the ridiculous fourth entry in the iconic action franchise takes its reactionary politics a step beyond "law and order." PLUS: We discuss two milestones in cinematic surrealism (1989's THINGS and 1994's TWIN PEAKS: FIRE WALK WITH ME) and bid farewell to former House Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Preorder Luke's new book "Seeking Social Democracy: Seven Decades in the Fight for Equality," coauthored with Ed Broadbent - ecwpress.com/products/seeking-s…cracy-ed-broadbent OTTAWA: See Luke and Ed at the Ottawa Writers Festival on October 10 - https://writersfestival.org/events/fall-2023-in-person-events/seeking-social-democracy TORONTO: See Luke and Ed Broadbent in conversation at the Toronto Reference Library on October 22 - www.eventbrite.ca/e/seeking-social…ets-713793665067 VANCOUVER: See Luke and Ed at the Central Library on November 1 - vpl.bibliocommons.com/events/650b36e…0219cf8b5cf95f See Will moderate a Q&A following the Toronto premiere of Nate Wilson's THE ALL GOLDEN at the Revue Cinema on November 2 - https://revuecinema.ca/films/the-all-golden-toronto-theatrical-premiere/

Late in his career, Akira Kurosawa plumbed his subconscious and came up with DREAMS (1990), one of his most underrated films. We discuss the ways that this film captures the mood and style of a dream, and its unifying theme of humankind's relationship with nature. PLUS: We attempt to define the ambient politics (and anti-politics) of the post-Trump years."Martin Scorsese: 'I Have To Find Out Who The Hell I Am'" by Zach Baron - https://www.gq.com/story/martin-scorsese-profilePreorder Luke's new book Seeking Social Democracy: Seven Decades in the Fight for Equality, coauthored with Ed Broadbent - https://ecwpress.com/products/seeking-social-democracy-ed-broadbentTORONTO: See Luke and Ed Broadbent in conversation at the Toronto Reference Library on October 22 - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/seeking-social-democracy-a-conversation-with-ed-broadbent-tickets-713793665067VANCOUVER: See Luke and Ed at the Central Library on November 1 - https://vpl.bibliocommons.com/events/650b36ea2d0219cf8b5cf95fMichael and Us is a podcast about political cinema and our crumbling world hosted by Will Sloan and Luke Savage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Late in his career, Akira Kurosawa plumbed his subconscious and came up with DREAMS (1990), one of his most underrated films. We discuss the ways that this film captures the mood and style of a dream, and its unifying theme of humankind's relationship with nature. PLUS: We attempt to define the ambient politics (and anti-politics) of the post-Trump years. "Martin Scorsese: 'I Have To Find Out Who The Hell I Am'" by Zach Baron - https://www.gq.com/story/martin-scorsese-profile Join us on Patreon for an extra episode every week - www.patreon.com/michaelandus Preorder Luke's new book "Seeking Social Democracy: Seven Decades in the Fight for Equality," coauthored with Ed Broadbent - ecwpress.com/products/seeking-s…cracy-ed-broadbent TORONTO: See Luke and Ed Broadbent in conversation at the Toronto Reference Library on October 22 - www.eventbrite.ca/e/seeking-social…ets-713793665067 VANCOUVER: See Luke and Ed at the Central Library on November 1 - vpl.bibliocommons.com/events/650b36e…0219cf8b5cf95f See Will introduce THINGS (1989) at the Fox Theatre on October 3 - www.foxtheatre.ca/movies/the-impor…classics-things/

In 2019, Clint Eastwood's RICHARD JEWELL took aim at two institutions — the FBI and the media — that were supposed to save America from Trumpism. We discuss one of the veteran auteur's most beautiful films, which is also one of his most loaded and ambiguous political hot potatoes. PLUS: David Brooks' expensive meal, Doug Ford's about-face, and Jean-Luc Godard's film criticism."David Brooks and the $78 airport meal the internet is talking about" by Timothy Bella - https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2023/09/22/david-brooks-newark-airport-meal/See Will introduce THINGS (1989) at the Fox Theatre on October 3 - https://www.foxtheatre.ca/movies/the-important-cinema-club-masterpiece-classics-things/Preorder Luke's new book Seeking Social Democracy: Seven Decades in the Fight for Equality, coauthored with Ed Broadbent - https://ecwpress.com/products/seeking-social-democracy-ed-broadbentTORONTO: See Luke and Ed Broadbent in conversation at the Toronto Reference Library on October 22 - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/seeking-social-democracy-a-conversation-with-ed-broadbent-tickets-713793665067VANCOUVER: See Luke and Ed at the Central Library on November 1 - https://vpl.bibliocommons.com/events/650b36ea2d0219cf8b5cf95fMichael and Us is a podcast about political cinema and our crumbling world hosted by Will Sloan and Luke Savage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In 2019, Clint Eastwood's RICHARD JEWELL took aim at two institutions — the FBI and the media — that were supposed to save America from Trumpism. We discuss one of the veteran auteur's most beautiful films, which is also one of his most loaded and ambiguous political hot-potatoes. PLUS: David Brooks' expensive meal, Doug Ford's about-face, and Jean-Luc Godard's film criticism. "David Brooks and the $78 airport meal the internet is talking about" by Timothy Bella - https://www.washingtonpost.com/food/2023/09/22/david-brooks-newark-airport-meal/ See Will introduce THINGS (1989) at the Fox Theatre on October 3 - https://www.foxtheatre.ca/movies/the-important-cinema-club-masterpiece-classics-things/ Preorder Luke's new book "Seeking Social Democracy: Seven Decades in the Fight for Equality," coauthored with Ed Broadbent - ecwpress.com/products/seeking-s…cracy-ed-broadbent TORONTO: See Luke and Ed Broadbent in conversation at the Toronto Reference Library on October 22 - www.eventbrite.ca/e/seeking-social…ets-713793665067 VANCOUVER: See Luke and Ed at the Central Library on November 1 - https://vpl.bibliocommons.com/events/650b36ea2d0219cf8b5cf95f Join us on Patreon for an extra episode every week - https://www.patreon.com/michaelandus

In Robert Altman's MCCABE & MRS MILLER (1971), a couple of entrepreneurs find themselves crushed by monopoly capitalism. Of course, this could only happen in a small Old West mining town. We discuss the power and beauty of one of the greatest films of all time. PLUS: A primer on the Ontario greenbelt scandal, and why are Joe Biden's poll numbers so bad? Preorder Luke's new book "Seeking Social Democracy: Seven Decades in the Fight for Equality," coauthored with Ed Broadbent - https://ecwpress.com/products/seeking-social-democracy-ed-broadbent See Luke and Ed Broadbent in conversation at the Toronto Reference Library on October 22 - https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/seeking-social-democracy-a-conversation-with-ed-broadbent-tickets-713793665067 Join us on Patreon for an extra episode every week - https://www.patreon.com/michaelandus

A ragtag gang of Beltway misfits discover how to start a proxy war in CHARLIE WILSON'S WAR (2007), a lighthearted look at American intervention from the combined forces of Tom Hanks, Mike Nichols, and Aaron Sorkin. We discuss how this celebration of the Reagan Doctrine from the very heart of "liberal Hollywood" offers a, shall we say, sanitized version of the end of the Cold War. PLUS: We discuss matters Pablo-matic and not.Preorder "Seeking Social Democracy: Seven Decades in the Fight for Equality," the new Ed Broadbent memoir coauthored by our own Luke Savage - https://ecwpress.com/products/seeking-social-democracy-ed-broadbent"Fake News" by our own Luke Savage - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crSeqJafFt8&ab_channel=JusticeDemocrats"With Hannah Gadsby's ‘It's Pablo-matic,' the Joke's on the Brooklyn Museum" by Jason Farago - https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/01/arts/design/hannah-gadsby-brooklyn-museum-picasso.html"The True Mystery in James Comey's Crime Novel" by Jacob Bacharach - https://newrepublic.com/article/172553/true-mystery-james-comeys-crime-novel-central-park-west-reviewMichael and Us is a podcast about political cinema and our crumbling world hosted by Will Sloan and Luke Savage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A ragtag gang of Beltway misfits discover how to start a proxy war in CHARLIE WILSON'S WAR (2007), a lighthearted look at American intervention from the combined forces of Tom Hanks, Mike Nichols, and Aaron Sorkin. We discuss how this celebration of the Reagan Doctrine from the very heart of "liberal Hollywood" offers a, shall we say, sanitized version of the end of the Cold War. PLUS: We discuss matters Pablo-matic and not. Join us on Patreon for an extra episode every week - https://www.patreon.com/michaelandus Preorder "Seeking Social Democracy: Seven Decades in the Fight for Equality," the new Ed Broadbent memoir coauthored by our own Luke Savage - https://ecwpress.com/products/seeking-social-democracy-ed-broadbent "Fake News" by our own Luke Savage - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=crSeqJafFt8&ab_channel=JusticeDemocrats "With Hannah Gadsby's ‘It's Pablo-matic,' the Joke's on the Brooklyn Museum" by Jason Farago - https://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/01/arts/design/hannah-gadsby-brooklyn-museum-picasso.html "The True Mystery in James Comey's Crime Novel" by Jacob Bacharach - https://newrepublic.com/article/172553/true-mystery-james-comeys-crime-novel-central-park-west-review

From 1968 to 1990, Ed Broadbent was a fixture in the House of Commons. During that same time period, he led the NDP from 1975 to 1989 and took the party to its greatest height before the era of Jack Layton. Respected for his honesty and fairness, he remains the longest serving NDP leader in the party's history. Support: patreon.com/canadaehx Donate: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/craigU Donate: canadaehx.com (Click Donate) E-mail: craig@canadaehx.com Twitter: twitter.com/craigbaird Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cdnhistoryehx YouTube: youtube.com/c/canadianhistoryehx Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ed Broadbent led the NDP for 15 years, then the government-funded institute Rights and Democracy and now the Broadbent Institute, which promote social democracy. For the video, audio podcast, transcript or comment column: https://tosavetheworld.ca/346-social-democracy/

The Banana Boyz have Ricochet Editor, Organizer, Former Vancouver City Council Candidate & Socialist Dad Derrick O'Keefe on the pod to talk about the life & times of Rosemary Brown; the first Black Woman elected to a Canadian provincial legislature; first Black Woman to serve as Speaker of the House in a provincial legislature, and the first Black Woman to run for leadership of a Canadian Federal Party - coming in second to Ed Broadbent for leadership of the Federal NDP in 1975!   Rosemary was also an open socialist who was unafraid to criticize her own party and its white, male leaders. She spoke openly of how poverty disproportionately affected women, particularly Black & Elderly women. In her 1975 bid for the leadership of the NDP, she advocated for socialism, anti-imperialism, and feminism. Despite being recognized as a trailblazer & advocate, her radicalism is often downplayed or softened in official records.    Please also check out this list of Black Organizations & Fundraisers in British Columbia you can support!   SOURCES/FURTHER INFO: Rosemary Brown on Wikipedia Rosemary Brown on Black Past Section 15 Biography on Rosemary Brown Rosemary Brown Obituary Historica Canada Video on Rosemary Brown (YouTube) Rosemary Brown on Royal BC History Museum INTERVIEW: The Task Force on Aging Women - 1980 (YouTube) DOCUMENTARY: No Way, Not Me! (YouTube) CBC Archive: Rosemary Brown Makes Leadership Bid in 1975 (CBC Video)

In the pilot episode of the Courage My Friends podcast,  we feature a conversation with Ed Broadbent former leader of the New Democratic Party of Canada and Chair of the Broadbent Institute, and Kofi Hope,  thought leader, Toronto Star columnist and CEO of Monumental. They discuss this current crisis that reveals, even as it accelerates, deepening fractures within our societies. Looking at the extraordinary crisis facing Canada and the rest of the world over the last year, Broadbent and Hope focus on the disproportionate and devastating impacts it has had on our most marginalized members -- low-income, largely Black and Brown communities, who also make up the majority of those in front-line, insecure and precarious jobs that this pandemic has made both essential and deadly. However, where inequality may have been amplified by Covid-19, it certainly didn't start here. From employment protections to vaccine roll-outs, we discuss how current inequalities and political responses are connected to “bad policies” rooted in old systems. Systems shaped by four decades of neoliberal capitalism. As Broadbent says, "Covid came along just at the moment that the intellectual bankruptcy of neoliberalism was being revealed." Did four decades of neoliberal erosion of social welfare set us on a course of disaster? Has an economic and social ideology trumpeting unfettered profit, deregulated markets and competitive individualism torn away at the social fabric and resiliency that would have enabled us to better withstand the shock of this pandemic? As Hopes states, "equity, the idea that we have to focus on the vulnerable… it's not enough to talk about it and to have empathy. This is where structure and systems and power actually need to change, if we're actually going to see different outcomes moving forward." If the remedy to what Oxfam International has dubbed "The Inequality Virus" lies within equity and equality, how do we make this core to our policy, practice and political instinct? According to our guests, perhaps the answer lies in the vision set out by the Broadbent Principles for Canadian Social Democracy and in what Hope describes as the social power found within our communities and within ourselves. If COVID-19 was the trigger for a disaster waiting to happen, is it also a chance for us to redeem ourselves by building communities and nations that honour the rights and dignity of all. Host and co-producer Resh Budhu of the Tommy Douglas Institute  at George Brown College in Toronto starts by asking about our guests' initial thoughts on these unprecedented times and the convergence of Covid, Capitalism and Climate. About today's guests: Kofi Hope is a Rhodes Scholar and has a Doctorate in Politics from Oxford University.  He is the co-founder and CEO of Monumental, a new start-up focused on supporting organizations work towards an equitable recovery from COVID-19. Currently he writes a monthly opinion column for the Toronto Star newspaper and is an emeritus Bousfield Scholar and current adjunct professorat UofT's School of Geography and Planning. He also serves as a Senior Fellow at the Wellesley Institute and is a board member at the Atkinson Foundation. In 2017 he was winner of the Jane Jacobs Prize and in 2018 a Rising Star in Toronto Life's Power List. Kofi was the founder and former Executive Director of the CEE Centre for Young Black Professionals. In 2005 he established the Black Youth Coalition Against Violence, which became a leading voice for advocating for real solutions to gun violence in Toronto and led to him being named one of the Top 10 People to Watch in Toronto in 2006 by the Toronto Star. Ed Broadbent was first elected to Parliament in 1968, and served as an MP for 21 years, 14 of which were spent as leader of the New Democratic Party. His concern for the deepening of inequality in Canada has been a consistent theme in all of his professional and volunteer endeavours. First elected to Parliament in 1968, Ed served as an MP for 21 years, 14 of which were spent as leader of the New Democratic Party. During his time in Ottawa, his focus was on Aboriginal and economic rights, women's equality, child poverty, ethics in government, and tax equality. The founding president of Rights & Democracy, Ed has a Ph.D. in Political Theory and has taught at several prestigious universities. He has been invested as a Member of the Privy Council (1982), Officer of the Order of Canada (1993), and Companion of the Order of Canada (2002). Transcript of this episode can be accessed at georgebrown.ca/TommyDouglasInstitute Images: Ed Broadbent and Kofi Hope. Used with Permission Music: Ang Kahora. Lynne, Bjorn. Rights Purchased Intro Voices: Chandra Budhu (General Intro./Outro.), Miriam Roopanram, Sharon Russell Julian Wee Tom (Street Voices); Bob Luker (Tommy Douglas quote) Courage My Friends Podcast Organizing Committee: Resh Budhu, Victoria Fenner (for rabble.ca), Ashley Booth, Chandra Budhu, John Caffery, Michael Long Produced by Resh Budhu, Tommy Douglas Institute and Victoria Fenner, rabble.ca Host: Resh Budhu A co-production of the Tommy Douglas Institute, George Brown College, Toronto, and rabble.ca with the support of the Douglas Coldwell Foundation.

Suzi talks to British journalist and writer Paul Mason, former Leader of Canada's NDP Ed Broadbent, and Progressive Democrats of America's Executive Director Alan Minsky about their perspectives on the 2020 electoral campaign British journalist and writer Paul Mason shares his concerns and insights from the recent election in Britain that saw the defeat of radical Labour and the leadership of Jeremy Corbyn, and the victory of Boris Johnson and Brexit politics. Paul worries that the Democratic Party strategy against Trump misreads the right in some of the same ways that Corbyn did in the UK.  Ed Broadbent, former NDP Leader and Member of Parliament from 1975-1989, and he is also known as the best prime minister Canada never had. He is an expert in the theory and practice of policy-making, and he shareshis views about the US campaign from his own strategic and organizational perspective.  Alan Minsky, Executive Director of the Progressive Democrats of America (PDA) offers his inside perspective and analysis of organizing on the ground electoral strategy, including what impact the death of Ruth Bader Ginsburg will have on the campaign in these last six weeks.

Former prime minister Lester B. Pearson didn't speak French, and other former party leaders like Ed Broadbent, Preston Manning, and Stéphane Dion were far from fluent. Now, as the Conservative leadership race heats up, so too does the great Canadian language debate. Our question this week: Does the prime minister need to be bilingual?

Jody Wilson-Raybould unleashed scorching testimony that burned her party. As her fate in the Liberal party remains unclear, veteran NDP MP Nathan Cullen sits down to talk about his own exit. In this episode: HuffPost Canada senior politics editor Ryan Maloney, NDP MP Nathan Cullen. Hosted by Althia Raj. Detailed show notes: (5:12) Ryan Maloney on one of the “wilder” moments in Jody Wilson-Raybould’s testimony (7:44) “The prime minister asked me to help out” (14:51) That reference to Watergate’s infamous “Saturday Night Massacre” (19:04) Defining the difference between “illegal” and “inappropriate” pressure (20:51) How badly the SNC-Lavalin controversy is hurting the Liberals (24:48) Cabinet minister talk about Jody Wilson-Raybould’s place in caucus (28:71) NDP MP Nathan Cullen addresses perception his exit would fuel a narrative that the party is in trouble (30:43) Nathan Cullen on Jagmeet Singh’s “significant” potential for growth (34:46) Nathan Cullen shares the really good piece of advice Stockwell Day gave him as a rookie MP (36:00) The one time Jack Layton got “proper angry” with Cullen (37:17) Ed Broadbent on what Jagmeet Singh’s byelection win means for the party now

I had not been a reader of C.B. Macpherson up until the time of his death in September of 1987, but I knew enough of his reputation, and the scale of his influence within political science in Canada and around the world to think that Ideas should pay tribute to someone who had clearly been one of the outstanding scholars and thinkers of his generation. One of the pleasures of preparing the series was reading Macpherson - at last - and coming to share the assessment of so many of his contemporaries and students. One of them, Ed Broadbent, then the federal leader of the New Democratic Party, thought of him "one of the great thinkers in the democratic tradition" - not just one of the great Canadian thinkers, Broadbent added, but a contributor to the great tradition of political thought "stretching from Marx and Mill up to the present." Doing the interviews, once I had boned up on my Macpherson, was an equal pleasure. So many people acknowledged and appreciated Macpherson as an interpreter of modern political thought that I easily found enthusiastic interlocutors. Their tributes follow...

Quand Stéphan Bureau rencontre l’ex-député du NPD et activiste Svend Robinson, il nous explique pourquoi il a donné beaucoup de cheveux gris à Ed Broadbent.

Audrey McLaughlin becomes Canada’s first woman to lead a national political party. Audrey McLaughlin was born in Dutton, Ontario on November 7, 1936. The first in her family to earn a university degree, she took a varied career path from there. McLaughlin served as the executive director of the Metro Toronto Canadian Mental Health Association, taught in Ghana and, in 1979, opened up her own consulting firm in Whitehorse of the Yukon Territory. In 1987, a by-election put her into the House of Commons, making her the first New Democratic party (NDP) member to represent the Yukon. She was re-elected in 1988, and when party leader Ed Broadbent stepped down, she stepped up to the plate. On December 2, 1989, she became the leader of the federal NDP and the first woman in Canada to lead a national political party. She presided over a tumultuous time in Canadian politics, marked by the formation of the Free Trade Agreement and attempts by Prime Minister Brian Mulroney to change the constitution. In 1993, when the country threw out the Progressive Conservative party, the NDP also took a hit. Although McLaughlin retained her seat, her party elected only nine MPs, three less than allowed for official party status. The following year, she stepped down as party leader and did not seek re-election in 1997. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ed Broadbent suggests Canadians have reached "a new barbarism" in our approach to human rights and equality.