Podcast appearances and mentions of michelle coffin

Chris Lydon, Michelle Coffin and Barbara Emodi talk with host Jeff Douglas.

An expanded version of Jeff's conversation with Chris Lydon, Michelle Coffin, and Barbara Emodi.

Jeff talks with Barbara Emodi, Chris Lydon, and Michelle Coffin.

Michelle Coffin, Chris Lydon, and Barbara Emodi drop into Studio A to talk with guest host Alex Guye.

Barbara Emodi, Chris Lydon and Michelle Coffin speak with guest host Alex Guye. Also included -- Alex Mason's conversation with Asa McKercher, Hudson Research Chair in Canada-US Relations at St. Francis Xavier University, about Canada's options if the US aligns itself even more with Russia and less with NATO.

Barbara Emodi, Michelle Coffin, and Chris Lydon speak with guest host Alex Guye.

Barbara Emodi, Michelle Coffin, and Chris Lydon speak with host Jeff Douglas. About two-thirds of the way through their conversation, they find out the Trump tariffs have been paused for thirty days.

Guest host Preston Mulligan talks with Barbara Emodi, Michelle Coffin, and Chris Lydon.

Jeff Douglas is joined by the Mainstreet Spinbusters -- Barbara Emodi, Chris Lydon, and Michelle Coffin.

Jeff Douglas speaks with the Spinbusters about the Nova Scotia provincial election results. Michelle Coffin teaches political science at CBU. Chris Lydon is President at m5 Public Affairs. Barbara Emodi taught communications at Mount St Vincent University, and writes books, and a substack.

Chris Lydon, Michelle Coffin and Barbara Emodi join host Jeff Douglas for one last conversation during Nova Scotia's 2024 provincial election campaign.

Barbara Emodi, Michelle Coffin, and Chris Lydon talk about developments in Nova Scotia's provincial election campaign, with Mainstreet host Jeff Douglas.

Chris Lydon, Barbara Emodi and MIchelle Coffin talk provincial politics with host Jeff Douglas.

Jeff Douglas talks about provincial politics in Nova Scotia with former political party insiders Chris Lydon, Barbara Emodi, and Michelle Coffin.

Barbara Emodi, Michelle Coffin, and Chris Lydon talk politic with guest host Preston Mulligan

Guest host Preston Mulligan is joined by Spinbusters Chris Lydon, Barbara Emodi and Michelle Coffin to talk about election speculation at the provincial now that the fall sitting of the Nova Scotia Legislature has begun. Plus, a look at the "spin" around the end of the Liberal-NDP confidence-and-supply agreement.

The Mainstreet Spinbusters give their take on why premiers seem fed up with Ottawa. The big message from the premiers' meeting in Halifax last week was that they're tired of Justin Trudeau's government intruding on provincial jurisdiction. So why do the feds do that? Chris Lydon, Barbara Emodi and Michelle Coffin break it down. Plus, a look at what's happening in U.S. presidential politics.

The Mainstreet Spinbusters join host Jeff Douglas to talk about fixed election dates, and their value of having them or not, and the reasons a politician might promise one and then jettison it. Plus, a look back at 1984 with Spinbusters Barb Emodi, Michelle Coffin and Chris Lydon, as Mainstreet marks 40 years of being on the air.

Barb Emodi, Michelle Coffin and Chris Lydon join host Jeff Douglas to talk about the recent byelection win by the Progressive Conservatives in Pictou West, and what it means for the major opposition parties. Plus, a conversation about political promises and their effect on the voting public.

There appears to be a fair bit of acrimony between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and many of the provinces at the moment — but why is that? Is it that the federal government is down in the polls? Or that it's out of step with Conservative premiers? Mainstreet's Spinbusters Barb Emodi, Michelle Coffin and Chris Lydon join guest host Preston Mulligan to talk it out.

Mainstreet's Spinbusters join host Jeff Douglas to discuss what's going on with the Carbon Tax debate. An open letter signed by 100 economists suggests Canada's carbon-tax is an economically sensible policy. But federal Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre disagrees and is hosting ‘Axe the Tax' rallies across the country. Barbara Emodi, Chris Lydon and Michelle Coffin break down how we got here.

Since mid-February, there's been a provincial budget, a defection from the Liberals to the governing Progressive Conservatives and the Coastal Protection Act was laid to rest. Host Jeff Douglas is joined by Chris Lydon, Barbara Emodi and Michelle Coffin to break everything down.

Mainstreet's Spinbusters joins guest host Preston Mulligan to ask: where is Nova Scotia's Coastal Protection Act? It passed in 2019, but almost five years later, it's still not being enforced. Barbara Emodi, Michelle Coffin and Chris Lydon break down why that might be.

Ther are so many problems in this country, including the housing crisis and climate change, but in the midst of them, there's so much disagreement between politicians. The issues at stake are hugely consequential for people, but how many of the political disagreements are accomplishing anything consequential? Mainstreet's Spinbusters are Barb Emodi, Michelle Coffin and Chris Lydon and they joined host Jeff Douglas.

This fall sitting of the Nova Scotia Legislature has triggered two spats between the Houston government and the two biggest municipalities in our province. Mainstreet's Spinbusters Barb Emodi, Michelle Coffin and Chris Lydon join host Jeff Douglas to talk it out.

Chris Lydon, Michelle Coffin, and Barbara Emodi join Jeff to talk about the RCMP in light of the Mass Casualty Commission's final report.

Mainstreet's Spinbusters Chris Lydon, Barbara Emodi and Michelle Coffin look at Nova Scotia's clearcutting promises from the past decade. How much of it is spin?

Chris Lydon, Michelle Coffin and Barbara Emodi join guest host Preston Mulligan to talk about the destructive power of spin.

Mainstreet's Spinbusters Chris Lydon, Barbara Emodi and Michelle Coffin look at the record of Nova Scotia premier Tim Houston. Is he a man of action or someone trying to consolidate power?

Michelle Coffin, Chris Lydon and Barbara Emodi are back to look at how political leaders are chosen and how potential leaders pander to an influential minority within their party.

Michelle Coffin, Chris Lydon and Barbara Emodi are back to talk about their first impressions of Nova Scotia's new government. Then, the Spinbusters are joined by Percy Paris, a former MLA, to discuss Black representation in politics amid recent controversy over leadership changes at the Office of African Nova Scotia Affairs.

Michelle Coffin, Chris Lydon and Barbara Emodi return to Mainstreet to weigh in on the provincial election campaign so far, and look ahead to Aug. 17.

Michelle Coffin, Chris Lydon and Barbara Emodi are back to talk about the increase in early vote turnout and what it means with less than two weeks before the provincial election.

The Mainstreet Spinbusters, Barbara Emodi, Michelle Coffin and Chris Lydon, discuss the Provincial election campaign so far.

The Mainstreet Spinbusters, Barbara Emodi, Michelle Coffin and Chris Lydon, join host Jeff Douglas to set the stage for the upcoming provincial election, which is expected to be called at any time.

What's happening in Cumberland County with protests over border restrictions has some obvious political implications. We wade into them with Jean Laroche, CBC's legislature reporter, and our very own Mainstreet Spinbusters: Chris Lydon, Michelle Coffin and Barbara Emodi.

Michelle Coffin, Chris Lydon and Barbara Emodi are back to talk about Premier Rankin's first few weeks in office — from the budget, to vaccine roll out and the controversy surrounding the proposed Biodiversity Act.

Barbara Emodi, Chris Lydon and Michelle Coffin are Mainstreet's Spinbusters and joined guest host Preston Mulligan to look at Iain Rankin's cabinet choices. Rankin was sworn in as Nova Scotia's 29th premier on Tuesday.

Host Jeff Douglas spoke with our Spinbusters: Chris Lydon, regional senior vice president at M5 Public Affairs, Barbara Emodi, who used to teach communications at Mount St Vincent University and Michelle Coffin who teaches political science at Cape Breton University.

00m excerpts from federal ministers' news conference; 08m Chief Mike Sack talks to reporters; 12m Mainstreet Spinbusters Barbara Emodi, Chris Lydon & Michelle Coffin; 30m Indigenous governance expert Pam Palmater; 38m some listener emails; 41m West Nova MP Chris d'Entremont; 59m RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki; 64m reporter Blair Rhodes explains the injunction won by Sipekne'katik; 73m Potlotek protests seizure of traps by DFO in St Peter's Bay.

CBC Nova Scotia's Legislature reporter Jean Laroche tells host Jeff Douglas about Stephen McNeil's surprise announcement, and then Jeff talks with members of the Mainstreet Spinbusters -- Barbara Emodi, Michelle Coffin, and Chris Lydon.

This week we’re talking about the power women in Canadian politics have begun to wield over the last seven days. Michelle Coffin joins the show to help us unpack last weeks news, including the sudden resignation of Nova Scotia PC Party Leader, Jamie Baillie. Michelle shares some of her personal experiences from her time in politics, and we explore what the broader implications of the #MeToo movement hitting Canadian politics. Michelle worked for several different leaders of the Nova Scotia Liberal party, including its current leader before he became Premier. She’s a professor of political science at Dalhousie and Saint Mary’s universities in Halifax and is a regular commentator on Nova Scotia politics for CBC Radio in Halifax. - Share this episode using the shortlink: http://www.springtide.ngo/os24 See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week we speak with of the Halifax Wanderers Supporters Group about the viability of professional soccer in Halifax and of a "pop-up" stadium on the Wanderer's Grounds. Premier McNeil The Coast's on the treatment of former Liberal staffer Michelle Coffin, claiming he didn't even bother to read it. Stay classy, Premier! Plus, Councillor David Hendsbee has to remind people -- twice -- on National Aboriginal Day, that the date also marks the arrival of noted  Edward Cornwallis. Stay classy, Hendsbee! Finally, City Council from city staff about the prospect of introducing a living wage to all municipal staff as well as any employees contracted to work for the city. Councillors estimate it may still take another two years to implement, meaning many people who keep this city running will still be making poverty-level wages until possibly 2019. Stay classy, council!

Three years ago, then-Liberal Director of Communications Kyley Harris pleaded guilty to domestic assault and was . Not for the assault itself, but for not mentioning the charges to his boss, Premier Stephen McNeil. As the 2017 election approached, communiqués from the Liberal Party once again featured Harris's name in his old role. People were surprised, but perhaps none so more than the woman he abused, his former partner and Liberal staffer Michelle Coffin. After three years of silence, Coffin has come forward to reclaim her story. In a in The Coast, Coffin explains to journalist the cold shoulders from members of her own party, and the Liberals' insistence that they consulted womens' groups from across the province who agreed unanimously that Harris should be rehired. We speak to Rahr about the story on this week's episode.