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PressProgress Sources
Alberta's Separatist Stampede

PressProgress Sources

Play Episode Listen Later May 15, 2025 29:38


Alberta separatism is making headlines again, this time driven largely by figures associated with far-right politics and the Freedom Convoy who are disgruntled about the federal election results.Groups within the province are now organizing a petition for a referendum and it looks increasingly like they may succeed at putting a question about Alberta independence on the ballot in some form or another next year.How likely is it that the Alberta independence movement could achieve its goals? How seriously should they be taken? And what are the origins of Alberta's independence movement? Mount Royal University professor Roberta Lexier joins PressProgress' Alberta Reporter Stephen Magusiak to explore the roots Alberta's separatist movement.Support the show

PressProgress Sources
Meet the Corporate Lobbyists Connected to Pierre Poilievre and his Inner-Circle

PressProgress Sources

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 21, 2025 34:54


Who is lobbying Pierre Poilievre? An interactive map from DeSmog shines a light on the links between Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre and various corporate lobbying interests and right-wing advocacy groups.The map connects the dots between top figures in Poilievre's Conservative party, including Poilievre's top advisor Jenni Byrne and Campaign Chair John Baird, with big names like Elon Musk, Stephen Harper and Koch Industries -- no wonder top Conservative Party officials voted down a resolution that would ban lobbyists from seeking top positions in the party.Journalist Geoff Dembicki from DeSmog joins PressProgress' Alberta Reporter Stephen Maguisak on this episode of Sources to talk about his interactive map that pulls back the curtain on the lobbying connections inside Poilievre's inner-circle.Support the show

PressProgress Sources
Organizing Against Queer and Trans Hate Ahead of Rumoured Election

PressProgress Sources

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 7, 2025 15:51


As Justin Trudeau announced that he's stepping down as Liberal leader, and many are saying that a federal election is just around the corner, one community is getting organized to make sure they're needs are heard by politicians.A Mass Organizing Call for members and allies of the LGBTQ+ community in Canada is taking place on March 9. Its organizer is hoping that this event will help people push back against rising hate, and make sure their concerns are heard by politicians before the next federal election. On this episode of Sources, Fae Johnstone, Executive Director of Momentum joins PressProgress' Ontario Reporter Eric Wickham to talk about why the time is right to build organizing infrastructure for the LGBTQ+ community. Also discussed in this episode: Mass Call to Action Meeting - Mar 9, 3pm ETSupport the show

PressProgress Sources
Edmonton Police Versus Duncan Kinney

PressProgress Sources

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2025 19:20


Duncan Kinney is an Edmonton-based journalist and editor of a digital publication focused on Alberta politics called The Progress Report.From scrutinizing police budgets, shining a light on how police handle the city's unhoused population or drug poisoning crisis and exposing partisan connections between senior officers and Alberta's governing United Conservative Party, it's undeniable Kinney plays a role as a critical watchdog of Edmonton Police.But Kinney has also been a thorn in the side of Edmonton Police Chief Dale McFee. In recent years, McFee has publicly butted heads with Kinney and Kinney accuses Edmonton Police of "arbitrarily" revoking his media accreditation.Then in 2022, following a massive police surveillance operation involving over a dozen officers watching him and his family for seven months, Kinney was criminally charged with vandalizing a “monument to honour persons who were killed or died in consequence of a war” after the words "actual Nazi" were found spray painted on a statue honouring World War Two Nazi collaborator Roman Shukhevych.Kinney, who pleads not guilty to the charges, could face up to 10 years in prison if an Alberta court convicts him of vandalizing a statue honouring a leader of a military unit that massacred Jews in Ukraine.On this episode of Sources, Stephen Magusiak speaks with Progress Report Editor Duncan Kinney (not to be confused with PressProgress, which is a separate news organization) to explain his ongoing saga with Edmonton Police.Kinney is currently raising funds for his legal defence.Support the show

Jacobin Radio
Michael and Us: From Jysk with Love w/ Luke Lebrun

Jacobin Radio

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2024 65:49


Is it ethical for a journalist to also act as a spy for a foreign government? Luke Lebrun of PressProgress joins us to consider the far-fetched claims of one of Canada's worst journalists, Adam Zivo. PLUS: In this very special episode, we catch up on some news items of Canadian interest, including the declining polling for Justin Trudeau's liberals, and the rising number of far-right Canadian influencers."This National Post Columnist Says He Spied for a Foreign Intelligence Agency. Experts Call His Behaviour ‘Unethical' and ‘Absurd'" by Luke Lebrun - https://pressprogress.ca/this-national-post-columnist-says-he-spied-for-a-foreign-intelligence-agency-experts-call-his-behaviour-unethical-and-absurd/"I cover the far right for a living. This is why I wasn't surprised to find Canadians embedded in an alleged Russian propaganda scheme" by Luke Lebrun - https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/i-cover-the-far-right-for-a-living-this-is-why-i-wasnt-surprised-to/article_56042920-6c7c-11ef-aa82-9302cac8f9d3.html"It Turns Out Hillary Clinton, Not Russian Bots, Lost the 2016 Election" by Luke Savage - https://jacobin.com/2023/01/hillary-clinton-russian-bots-2016-presidential-election-trump"In Toronto's Weirdest Cinema, a Portrait of the Artist I'd Never Become" by Adam Zivo - https://quillette.com/2022/01/18/in-torontos-weirdest-cinema-a-portrait-of-the-artist-id-never-become/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.

The Vassy Kapelos Show
Liberal caucus starts this week amid political firestorm – what's next?

The Vassy Kapelos Show

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 9, 2024 78:06


Vassy Kapelos speaks with Laura D'Angelo, Tim Powers, and Tom Mulcair on the Daily Debrief panel to lay the current political foundation and see what's next. On today's show: NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and then Conservative House Leader Andrew Scheer on the end of the supply-and-confidence agreement with the Liberals Dr. Joss Reimer, President, Canadian Medical Association on their push for greater accountability in Canadian healthcare Scott Moore, CEO, Invictus Games with details on the event lineup and plans for 2025 winter events in Vancouver Luke LeBrun, Editor, PressProgress, on the significance of Canadian ties to an alleged Russian propaganda scheme in the US

Tech Won't Save Us
Shopify's Right-Wing Inner Circle w/ Luke LeBrun & Rachel Gilmore

Tech Won't Save Us

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 58:44


Paris Marx is joined by Luke LeBrun and Rachel Gilmore to discuss Shopify's connection to right-wing politics, through its interpersonal connection to a dar-right news outlet and its reluctance to enforce its content policy on users selling hateful merchandise through their platform. Luke LeBrun is the editor of PressProgress and Rachel Gilmore is an independent journalist.Tech Won't Save Us offers a critical perspective on tech, its worldview, and wider society with the goal of inspiring people to demand better tech and a better world. Support the show on Patreon.The podcast is made in partnership with The Nation. Production is by Eric Wickham. Transcripts are by Brigitte Pawliw-Fry.Also mentioned in this episode:Luke reported on Shopify COO Kaz Nejatian's involvement in and funding of a right-wing Canadian “news” website called True North.Rachel reported on Shopify's decisions not to disable support for stores that sell fraudulent goods and promote hate that's in violation of their Acceptable Use Policy. She recently pointed out a series of stores Shopify still supports that sell Nazi memorabilia.Last year, an anonymous former Shopify worker spoke out about the right-wing culture at the company. Rachel confirmed the person had worked for Shopify.In 2022, Tobi Lutke was granted a “founder's share,” guaranteeing him 40% voting power. 46% of shareholders voted against the proposal.Shopify found itself in the spotlight in 2021 when employees found a noose emoji had been added to the company's Slack system.Shopify President Harley Finkelstein has been publicly opposing plans to raise taxes on capital gains. Only 0.13% of Canadians will be paying more tax under the plan.Some right-wing figures in Canada deny the truth of the residential schools.Support the Show.

Start Making Sense
Shopify's Right-Wing Inner Circle w/ Luke LeBrun & Rachel Gilmore | Tech Won't Save Us

Start Making Sense

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 8, 2024 58:44


On this episode of Tech Won't Save Us, Paris Marx is joined by Luke LeBrun and Rachel Gilmore to discuss Shopify's connection to right-wing politics, through its connection to a far-right news outlet and its reluctance to enforce its content policy on users selling hateful merchandise through their platform.Luke LeBrun is the editor of PressProgress and Rachel Gilmore is an independent journalist.Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

PressProgress Sources
Ed Broadbent Spent a Lifetime Seeking Democracy, Equality and Real Freedom

PressProgress Sources

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2024 58:38


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.

Pullback
Unrigged with Eric Wickham and Andre Goulet

Pullback

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 5, 2023 51:35


Canadian journalism has been struggling for quite a while, with layoffs and local newspapers closing shop. Facebook's reaction to the Online News Act and has added a layer of difficulty for independent news, who will lose a key platform for sharing their content. Can working together save independent journalism? On today's episode we talked to Andre Goulet and Eric Wickham about their new initiative that brings together news from 20 independent, local, regional, and national media outlets from across Canada. Unrigged provides up-to-the-hour news from across the country, from organizations such as The Hoser, The Progress Report, The Breach, Ricochet, PressProgress and more. Check out Unrigged: https://www.unrigged.ca/ Website: https://www.pullback.org/episode-notes/unrigged Harbinger Media Network: https://harbingermedianetwork.com/join Enjoy our work? You can now support us on Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/Pullback

QAnon Anonymous
Episode 253: The Canadian Save The Children Convoy

QAnon Anonymous

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2023 62:02


In January and February of last year, the normal operations of Canada's capital city of Ottawa were disrupted by the so-called Freedom Convoy. The convoy involved hundreds of trucks and personal vehicles and thousands of protestors at its peak, who made a lot of noise and blocked traffic before finally being cleared out. The initial convoy movement was created to protest vaccine mandates for crossing the United States border, but later evolved into a protest about COVID-19 mandates in general. Beginning January 22, 2023, vehicles formed convoys from several points and traversed Canadian provinces before converging on Ottawa on January 29, 2022, with a rally at Parliament Hill. The convoy was condemned by the trucking industry and labor groups. The Canadian Trucking Alliance stated that most protesters had no connection to trucking. That all came to an end on February 14, when Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invoked the Emergencies Act for the first time since its passing in 1988. Between February 17 and 20, a large joint-operation police presence in Ottawa arrested organizers and protesters, removed parked vehicles, and dismantled blockades from Ottawa streets. Just a few months ago a new protest movement emerged, taking inspiration from both that convoy movement and anti-gay and trans protest movements. This one is called The Save the Children Convoy. Since this new convoy was announced, it has been subject to allegations of plans of criminal violence, infighting, and the leaders have invoked sovereign citizen and QAnon concepts. We talk to Luke LeBrun, editor of the publication PressProgress, about this developing story and what members of the Save The Children convoy want. REFERENCES Canada's Far-Right is Planning a Convoy to Toronto to ‘Save the Children'. It's Already Spinning Out of Control. https://pressprogress.ca/canadas-far-right-is-planning-a-convoy-to-toronto-to-save-the-children-its-already-spinning-out-of-control/ Far-Right ‘Save the Children Convoy' Gathering at Rural Base Camp Outside Ottawa https://pressprogress.ca/far-right-save-the-children-convoy-gathering-at-rural-base-camp-outside-ottawa/ ‘Save the Children Convoy' Leaders Plotted to Capture Police and MPs at Secret Meetings, Participants Allege https://pressprogress.ca/save-the-children-convoy-leaders-plotted-to-capture-police-and-mps-at-secret-meetings-participants-allege/ ‘Save the Children Convoy' Leader Calls for Jailing Politicians and Replacing Government in QAnon-Inspired Speech https://pressprogress.ca/save-the-children-convoy-leader-calls-for-jailing-politicians-and-replacing-government-in-qanon-inspired-speech/ ‘Save the Children Convoy' Says Conservative MP Invited Them Into House of Commons as ‘VIP' Guests https://pressprogress.ca/save-the-children-convoy-says-conservative-mp-invited-them-into-house-of-commons-as-vip-guests/

Imperial News
Episode 7: Alex Silas On The PSAC Agreement

Imperial News

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2023 61:59


In this episode of Labour Intensive Jody Tomchishen sits down with Alex Silas, Regional Executive Vice-President of the National Capital Region with the Public Service Alliance of Canada (PSAC). We discuss the deal reached between the government and PSAC workers in the treasury board and Canadian revenue workers. This deal ended a historic strike back in May. We also discuss being an executive of one of Canada's largest unions. You can find Alex on twitter: https://twitter.com/AlexSilasPSAC Sign up for the Shift Work newsletter for union updates curated by Emily Leedham of PressProgress: https://pressprogress.ca/shiftwork/ Consider supporting this podcast by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/labourintensive Follow the podcast on social media: https://twitter.com/Labintpod https://www.instagram.com/labourintensivepod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@labourintensivepod Labour Intensive is a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a national community of more than 50 progressive podcasts including Alberta Advantage, Press Progress Sources and Tech Won't Save Us. Find out more at: https://harbingermedianetwork.com/

Imperial News
Episode 6: Solidarity Beyond Bars

Imperial News

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2023 58:18


In this episode of Labour Intensive Jody Tomchishen sits down with Jordan House (assistant professor in the Department of Labour Studies at Brock University) and Asaf Rashid (criminal defence, immigration and prison lawyer, and a member of the Canadian Prison Law Association). Together they have written a book with Fernwood Publishing called Solidarity Beyond Bars: Unionizing Prison Labour. In the interview we discuss what prison labour looks like in Canada, the history of prison labour unions in this country, and also what unions can do going forward.  You can find Jordan on twitter: https://twitter.com/jordanlhouse You can visit Asaf's website: https://arashidlaw.ca/ And you can purchase the book with Fernwood Publishing: https://fernwoodpublishing.ca/ Sign up for the Shift Work newsletter for union updates curated by Emily Leedham of PressProgress: https://pressprogress.ca/shiftwork/ Consider supporting this podcast by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/labourintensive Follow the podcast on social media: https://twitter.com/Labintpod https://www.instagram.com/labourintensivepod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@labourintensivepod Labour Intensive is a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a national community of more than 50 progressive podcasts including Alberta Advantage, Press Progress Sources and Tech Won't Save Us. Find out more at: https://harbingermedianetwork.com/

Imperial News
Episode 5: Justice For Migrant Workers

Imperial News

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 5, 2023 48:02


In this episode of Labour Intensive Jody Tomchishen sits down with activists Taneeta Doma and Chris Ramsaroop of Justice For Migrant Workers to discuss the demands of migrant workers for regularization. Under the current legal framework migrant workers are exploited with few legal protections, as they worry about speaking out for fear of deportation.   Visit their website: https://harvestingfreedom.org/ Follow them on Twitter: https://twitter.com/j4mw Or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/harvestingfreedom/ Sign up for the Shift Work newsletter for union updates curated by Emily Leedham of PressProgress: https://pressprogress.ca/shiftwork/ Consider supporting this podcast by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/labourintensive Follow the podcast on social media: https://twitter.com/Labintpod https://www.instagram.com/labourintensivepod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@labourintensivepod Labour Intensive is a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a national community of more than 50 progressive podcasts including Alberta Advantage, Press Progress Sources and Tech Won't Save Us. Find out more at: https://harbingermedianetwork.com/

Imperial News
Episode 4: Potential West Coast Longshore Worker Strike With Sal Mercogliano

Imperial News

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 47:39


In this episode of Labour Intensive Jody Tomchishen sits down with historian Sal Mercogliano to discuss the American and Canadian International Longshore Worker Union (ILWU) ongoing labour disputes. The American ILWU had just reached a tentative agreement, and the Canadian ILWU voted 99% in favour of a strike. Sal helps sort through what is at stake.    Visit his Youtube channel What's Going On With Shipping?: https://www.youtube.com/@wgowshipping Follow him on Twitter: @mercoglianos Migrant Rights Network: https://migrantrights.ca/ Tenant Strike Funds: https://www.tenantunion.ca/donate https://www.gofundme.com/f/thorncliffe-park-tenants-rent-strike-fund Sign up for the Shift Work newsletter for union updates curated by Emily Leedham of PressProgress: https://pressprogress.ca/shiftwork/ Consider supporting this podcast by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/labourintensive Follow the podcast on social media: https://twitter.com/Labintpod https://www.instagram.com/labourintensivepod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@labourintensivepod Labour Intensive is a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a national community of more than 50 progressive podcasts including Alberta Advantage, Press Progress Sources and Tech Won't Save Us. Find out more at: https://harbingermedianetwork.com/

Imperial News
Episode 3: Inflation With Jim Stanford

Imperial News

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2023 57:17


In this episode of Labour Intensive Jody Tomchishen sits down with economist Jim Stanford to discuss inflation, interest rates, and bargaining for better wages.   Visit his website: https://centreforfuturework.ca/ Follow him on Twitter: @JimboStanford Sign up for the Shift Work newsletter for union updates curated by Emily Leedham of PressProgress: https://pressprogress.ca/shiftwork/ Consider supporting this podcast by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/labourintensive Follow the podcast on social media: https://twitter.com/Labintpod https://www.instagram.com/labourintensivepod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@labourintensivepod Labour Intensive is a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a national community of more than 50 progressive podcasts including Alberta Advantage, Press Progress Sources and Tech Won't Save Us. Find out more at: https://harbingermedianetwork.com/

The Real News Podcast
In Canada, the strike wave is winning workers real gains

The Real News Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 130:08


From May 8-12, the 30th Constitutional Convention of the Canadian Labour Congress took place in Montréal. Reporting for Working People and The Real News Network, TRNN Editor-in-Chief Maximillian Alvarez attended the convention and spoke with a number of rank-and-file workers, organizers, and union officers about the state of the labor movement in Canada.In Part 1 of our two-part dispatch from the CLC, we talk to: Emily Leedham, the Prairie Reporter for PressProgress and editor of Shift Work, PressProgress‘ weekly national labour newsletter; Guy Smith, president of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees; Mary Newman, a journalist and producer for the Canadian Broadcast Corporation and member of the Canadian Media Guild; James Russwurm, a quality assurance tester for Keywords Studios, where workers formed the first union in the video gaming industry and affiliated with UFCW Local 401; Liz Ha, 1st Vice President of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 154, chair of the OPSEU provincial human rights committee, and vice-chair of the OPSEU Coalition of Racialized Workers.Studio Production: Jesse FreestonPost-Production: Jules TaylorJules Taylor, “Working People” Theme SongClick here for additional links/information.Help us continue producing radically independent news and in-depth analysis by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer: Donate: https://therealnews.com/donate-podSign up for our newsletter: https://therealnews.com/newsletter-podLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therealnewsFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealnews

Imperial News
Episode 2: How To Report On Strikes With Jeremy Appel

Imperial News

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 14, 2023 53:49


In this episode of Labour Intensive Jody Tomchishen sits down with independent journalist Jeremy Appel to discuss how Canadian media covered the PSAC strike.  Subscribe to Jeremy's Substack: https://theorchard.substack.com/ Follow him on Twitter: @JeremyAppel1025 Listen to his podcasts: https://bigshinytakes.com/ https://www.forgottencornerpod.com/ Sign up for the Shift Work newsletter for union updates curated by Emily Leedham of PressProgress: https://pressprogress.ca/shiftwork/ Consider supporting this podcast by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/labourintensive Follow the podcast on social media: https://twitter.com/Labintpod https://www.instagram.com/labourintensivepod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@labourintensivepod Labour Intensive is a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a national community of more than 50 progressive podcasts including Alberta Advantage, Press Progress Sources and Tech Won't Save Us. Find out more at: https://harbingermedianetwork.com/

Imperial News
Episode 1: Organize UW

Imperial News

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2023 47:56


In this weeks episode, the very first episode of Labour Intensive, host Jody Tomchishen sits down with Al-Baraa, Arslan, Julia, and Max of Organize UW. They are currently trying to form a teaching assistant union at the University of Waterloo. Follow them on social media: https://twitter.com/OrganizeUW https://www.instagram.com/organizeuw/ Or visit their website: https://organizeuw.org/ Sign up for the Shift Work newsletter for union updates curated by Emily Leedham of PressProgress: https://pressprogress.ca/shiftwork/ Consider supporting this podcast by becoming a Patron: https://www.patreon.com/labourintensive Follow the podcast on social media: https://twitter.com/Labintpod https://www.instagram.com/labourintensivepod/ https://www.tiktok.com/@labourintensivepod Labour Intensive is a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network, a national community of more than 50 progressive podcasts including Alberta Advantage, Press Progress Sources and Tech Won't Save Us. Find out more at: https://harbingermedianetwork.com/    

Working People
2023 Canadian Labour Congress, Part 1 (w/ Emily Leedham, Guy Smith, Mary Newman, James Russwurm, & Liz Ha)

Working People

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 3, 2023 130:08


From May 8-12, the 30th Constitutional Convention of the Canadian Labour Congress took place in Montréal. Reporting for Working People and The Real News Network, Max attended the convention and spoke with a number of rank-and-file workers, organizers, and union officers about the state of the labor movement in Canada. In Part 1 of our two-part dispatch from the CLC, we talk to: Emily Leedham, the Prairie Reporter for PressProgress and editor of Shift Work, PressProgress' weekly national labour newsletter; Guy Smith, president of the Alberta Union of Provincial Employees; Mary Newman, a journalist and producer for the Canadian Broadcast Corporation and member of the Canadian Media Guild; James Russwurm, a quality assurance tester for Keywords Studios, where workers formed the first union in the video gaming industry and affiliated with UFCW Local 401; Liz Ha, 1st Vice President of the Ontario Public Service Employees Union (OPSEU) Local 154, chair of the OPSEU provincial human rights committee, and vice-chair of the OPSEU Coalition of Racialized Workers. Additional links/info below... Canadian Labour Congress website, Facebook page, and Twitter page Emily's Twitter page and newsletter  PressProgress's website, Facebook page, and Twitter page Guy's AUPE profile page Alberta Union of Provincial Employees website, Facebook page, and Twitter page Mary's Twitter page UFCW Local 401 website, Facebook page, and Twitter page Liz's Twitter page OPSEU Local 154 Facebook page OPSEU Coalition of Racialized Workers website  Emily Leedham, PressProgress, "Public Servants Forced Federal Government to Improve Deal By Going on Strike, Labour Experts Say" Aminah Sheikh, Rosa Luxemburg Stiftung, "The Right Wing is Organizing in Canada. Can The Left Learn to Stop Them?" CBC Radio, "Canada's Video Games Industry Is Getting Its 1st Union. Organizers Hope It's Not the Last" Permanent links below... Working People Patreon page Leave us a voicemail and we might play it on the show! Labor Radio / Podcast Network website, Facebook page, and Twitter page In These Times website, Facebook page, and Twitter page The Real News Network website, YouTube channel, podcast feeds, Facebook page, and Twitter page Featured Music (all songs sourced from the Free Music Archive: freemusicarchive.org) Jules Taylor, "Working People" Theme Song

CANADALAND
(Short Cuts) We Need to Talk About Kevin Vuong

CANADALAND

Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2023 41:34


Amidst escalating tensions between Canada and China, an independent MP thinks he's found the shadowy hand manipulating his fate. If a person asserts there's been a plot against them but can't offer any proof, does that count as a literal conspiracy theory?And has this government ever met a poorly-conceived policy for media regulation it didn't like? Well, it has now!PressProgress editor Luke LeBrun joins Jonathan on Short Cuts.Host: Jonathan GoldsbieCredits: Aviva Lessard (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Annette Ejiofor (Managing Editor)Guest: Luke LeBrun Further reading: As the spectre of China's meddling spreads, another MP claims he is a victim – National PostIndependent MP Kevin Vuong explains to Moore In The Morning whether he was targeted by Chinese election interference. – Newstalk 1010The Liberal Party of Canada Wants to Regulate Truth Online. Even Justin Trudeau Thinks It's a Bad Idea. – PressProgressThis Must Stop: Government and Liberal Party Go All-In On Speech Regulation With Political Truth Oversight Bodies, Mandated Press Source Tracing, and Disclosure of Critics' Communications – Michael GeistThis Liberal resolution targets my work – Paul Wells (Substack) Sponsors: Douglas, Squarespace 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.

Alberta Advantage Podcast
Take Back Alberta (from Woke Jason Kenney)

Alberta Advantage Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later May 1, 2023 30:51


A group known as Take Back Alberta appears to have seized control over sizable parts of the United Conservative Party and secured the leadership of Danielle Smith. What is this group? What motivates them, and who are their key figures? PressProgress writer Stephen Magusiak joins Team Advantage to discuss his recent piece, Who Is ‘Take Back Alberta' and What Do They Really Want? Follow Stephen at @magusiak, PressProgress at @PressProgress, and sign up for the ShiftWork newsletter. Further reading: Take Back Alberta movement is gaining ground in the UCP, and some in the party are worried - Carrie Tait, Globe & Mai

PressProgress Sources
Mapping Canada's Right-Wing Networks

PressProgress Sources

Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 41:43


The PressProgress team is joined by investigative reporter Sam Harper with Pivot to talk about the common threads and the common funders behind the right-wing networks that stretch across Canada.We talk conspiracy theories, astroturf campaigns, Alberta dark money in Quebec, secret societies, and where the right-wing think tanks like The Fraser Institute fit into the bigger picture.This panel discussion was part of the 2023 Progress Summit in Ottawa.Check out Pivot https://pivot.quebec/Subscribe to our national labour newsletter Shift WorkSources is edited by Eric WickhamSupport the Show.

PressProgress Sources
Why Labour Journalism Matters with Faiz Shakir

PressProgress Sources

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2023 15:27


Today's episode of Sources features an interview with Faiz Shakir, Executive Director of the labour news site More Perfect Union and Bernie Sanders' 2020 campaign manager. More Perfect Union was founded in 2020 to tell working class stories through video journalism. In just a few years, More Perfect Union has amassed hundreds of thousands of followers and millions of views. PressProgress talked to Shakir about the importance of labour journalism especially as inequality between the rich and poor grows more each year.Follow More Perfect Union:https://perfectunion.us/Twitter.com/MorePerfectUSSign up for PressProgress' Free Canadian Labour Newsletter:PressProgress.ca/ShiftWorkSupport the Show.

North Untapped
Is Danielle Smith in the clear? w/Stephen Magusiak and Jeremy Appel

North Untapped

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2023 26:20


We're joined by PressProgress reporter Stephen Magusiak and independent journalist Jeremy Appel to discuss the story about Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's office allegedly contacting Crown prosecutors to challenge its direction on cases involving members of last year's Coutts border blockade.  We talk about the problems with the internal investigation that turned up no evidence of wrongdoing, and whether this story is likely to harm the UCP's election chances in May.Follow Jeremy on Twitter: @JeremyAppel1025Follow Stephen on Twitter: @MagusiakMusic credit: "Fluidity," by tobylane.Support The Maple by subscribing to our daily newsletter for as little as $7 per month.

North Untapped
Freedom Convoy 2.0? w/Luke LeBrun

North Untapped

Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2023 34:46


We're joined by PressProgress editor Luke LeBrun to reflect on last year's 'Freedom Convoy' that occupied downtown Ottawa for a month last year, and whether or not there is going to be a second Convoy in 2023.Follow PressProgress' reporting: https://pressprogress.ca/Music credit: "Fluidity," by tobylane.Support The Maple by subscribing to our daily newsletter for as little as $7 per month.

PressProgress Sources
Frat Boys and Freedom Convoys: PressProgress Stories That Made an Impact in 2022

PressProgress Sources

Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2022 38:02


On the final episode of the year, the PressProgress team looks back on memorable headlines of 2022Rumneek Johal, Luke LeBrun, and Mitchell Thompson join Stephen Magusiak to talk about the freedom convoy, far right astroturf in Vancouver, Stephen Lecce's fraternity days and more.Support the Show.

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Real Talk
October 26, 2022 - Another Interest Rate Hike: Todd Hirsch; Emergencies Act Inquiry: Luke LeBrun

Real Talk

Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2022 70:29


6:50 | For the sixth time this year, Canada's central bank has raised interest rates. Aside from the obvious, what does this mean for the average Canadian? How close are we to getting back on track, with inflation under control? What might the next year look like? Economist Todd Hirsch takes us into the most important details. Plus, Todd talks provincial politics, including a report he's preparing for Rachel Notley, and his thoughts on the first few weeks under Premier Danielle Smith. CONTACT TODD: https://toddhirsch.com/ 36:27 | The Emergencies Act inquiry's been going for a couple weeks now. What have we learned about the Ottawa occupation, and how it was policed? How did the situation get so out of control? PressProgress editor Luke LeBrun's been covering the proceedings in depth. He lays out the key learnings to this point, and explains why they matter. READ LUKE'S REPORTING: https://pressprogress.ca/ottawa-police-intelligence-unit-relied-on-dubious-and-politically-biased-information-about-convoy/ 51:56 | Jasper is honouring Canada's veterans with the annual Jasper Veterans Appreciation Event from November 4-13. This week's edition of #MyJasper Memories highlights some of the upcoming moments you won't want to miss, including ceremonies to mark National Indigenous Veterans Day and the Women Veterans Appreciation Event.  CHECK OUT FURTHER DETAILS AND DEALS: https://www.jaspervetfest.com/ 54:56 | How do you feel about fireworks? Are they a nuisance? Are they a must-have at the biggest events? Ryan and John debate the future of fireworks, fighter jet fly-overs, and more prompted by a recent experience at a football game. SEND US YOUR THOUGHTS: 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 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.

North Untapped
Advocating for sex worker rights w/Ashlynn Chand

North Untapped

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2022 33:35


This week, we spoke to PressProgress labour reporting intern Ashlynn Chand about her work covering the challenges faced by sex workers, and what advocacy groups are doing to fight for their rights and protections.Follow Ashlynn on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ashlynnashcSupport The Maple by subscribing to our daily newsletter for as little as $7 per month.Music credit: "Fluidity," by tobylane.

North Untapped
UCP leadership race w/Jeremy Appel and Stephen Magusiak

North Untapped

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2022 31:36


Support The Maple by subscribing to our daily newsletter for as little as $7 per month.In this week's early-release episode, we spoke to Maple contributor Jeremy Appel and PressProgress reporter Stephen Magusiak in Calgary, Alberta about the UCP leadership race, whether any candidate can beat frontrunner Danielle Smith, and how the Alberta NDP might respond to a Smith premiership. We also talk about Smith's political history, and some of the policies she might try to implement if she wins the leadership.Follow Jeremy on Twitter: @JeremyAppel1025Follow Stephen on Twitter: @MagusiakMusic credit: "Fluidity," by tobylane.

Big Shiny Takes
The War on Climate (ft. Mitchell Thompson)

Big Shiny Takes

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 11, 2022 60:57


The Big Shiny Takes Institute is reporting live from the frontlines of the climate war (Eric's living room). This episode we are joined by Mitchell Thompson from PressProgress to take apart an incoherent screed written by a senior fellow of the Macdonald Laurier Institute - Jamil Jivani. The column suggests Trudeau's cultish fixation on saving the environment is causing real world suffering. We, as readers and people who exist in reality, are left to try and figure out what on earth he is talking about. 

North Untapped
Jason Kenney resigns. Now what? w/Stephen Magusiak

North Untapped

Play Episode Listen Later May 23, 2022 44:09


Support The Maple by subscribing to our daily newsletter for as little as $7 per month.This week,  we spoke to PressProgress reporter Stephen Magusiak about Alberta Premier Jason Kenney's surprise announcement that he is resigning as leader of the United Conservative Party. We discuss Kenney's grim record, and what's next for him and the UCP.Follow Stephen on Twitter @Magusiak. Head over to PressProgress to follow his reporting, and sign up for PP's newsletter here.Music credit: "Fluidity," by tobylane.

Ricochet's Unpacking the News
How Independent Progressive Media is Punching Above its Weight (w/ Press Progress, Briarpatch, Xtra + The Hoser)

Ricochet's Unpacking the News

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 61:45


Canada's journalism landscape is changing, and smaller, independent media outlets are beginning to fill-in the gaps left by corporate media. PressProgress, an award-winning non-profit news organization, hosted a 3/29/22 virtual event called “Punching Above Our Weight: The Outsized Impact of Canadian Independent Media” featuring PressProgress' Emily Leedham moderating a panel exploring how independent media is shifting perceptions about current events, politics and identity in Canada, including: • Saima Desai: Editor of Briarpatch Magazine, a national magazine of grassroots politics based on Treaty 4 territory in Regina, Saskatchewan. • André Goulet: Executive director of the Harbinger Media Network, an independent media nonprofit amplifying the voices of a new generation of leftist media creators. • Kevin Taghabon: Editor at The Hoser, whose reporting focuses on labour, police violence and protests and demonstrations in Toronto. • Mel Woods: Associate culture editor at Xtra Magazine, a non-profit online magazine and community platform covering LGBTQ2S+ culture, politics, relationships and health. Find out more at https://pressprogress.ca/ https://briarpatchmagazine.com/ https://www.thehoser.ca/ https://xtramagazine.com/ https://harbingermedianetwork.com/ Subscribe to Canada's #1 labour newsletter Shiftwork at https://pressprogress.ca/tag/shiftwork/

Ricochet's Unpacking the News
How Independent Progressive Media Punches Above its Weight (Harbinger Society ep32 w/ Press Progress, Briarpatch, Xtra + The Hoser)

Ricochet's Unpacking the News

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 61:45


Canada's journalism landscape is changing, and smaller, independent media outlets are beginning to fill-in the gaps left by corporate media. PressProgress, an award-winning non-profit news organization, hosted a 3/29/22 virtual event called “Punching Above Our Weight: The Outsized Impact of Canadian Independent Media” featuring PressProgress' Emily Leedham moderating a panel exploring how independent media is shifting perceptions about current events, politics and identity in Canada, including: • Saima Desai: Editor of Briarpatch Magazine, a national magazine of grassroots politics based on Treaty 4 territory in Regina, Saskatchewan. • André Goulet: Executive director of the Harbinger Media Network, an independent media nonprofit amplifying the voices of a new generation of leftist media creators. • Kevin Taghabon: Editor at The Hoser, whose reporting focuses on labour, police violence and protests and demonstrations in Toronto. • Mel Woods: Associate culture editor at Xtra Magazine, a non-profit online magazine and community platform covering LGBTQ2S+ culture, politics, relationships and health. Find out more at https://pressprogress.ca/ https://briarpatchmagazine.com/ https://www.thehoser.ca/ https://xtramagazine.com/ https://harbingermedianetwork.com/ Subscribe to Canada's #1 labour newsletter Shiftwork at https://pressprogress.ca/tag/shiftwork/

The Harbinger Spotlight
How Independent Progressive Media Punches Above its Weight (Harbinger Society ep32 w/ Press Progress, Briarpatch, Xtra + The Hoser)

The Harbinger Spotlight

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 61:45


Canada's journalism landscape is changing, and smaller, independent media outlets are beginning to fill-in the gaps left by corporate media. PressProgress, an award-winning non-profit news organization, hosted a 3/29/22 virtual event called “Punching Above Our Weight: The Outsized Impact of Canadian Independent Media” featuring PressProgress' Emily Leedham moderating a panel exploring how independent media is shifting perceptions about current events, politics and identity in Canada, including:• Saima Desai: Editor of Briarpatch Magazine, a national magazine of grassroots politics based on Treaty 4 territory in Regina, Saskatchewan.• André Goulet: Executive director of the Harbinger Media Network, an independent media nonprofit amplifying the voices of a new generation of leftist media creators.• Kevin Taghabon: Editor at The Hoser, whose reporting focuses on labour, police violence and protests and demonstrations in Toronto.• Mel Woods: Associate culture editor at Xtra Magazine, a non-profit online magazine and community platform covering LGBTQ2S+ culture, politics, relationships and health.Find out more athttps://pressprogress.ca/https://briarpatchmagazine.com/https://www.thehoser.ca/https://xtramagazine.com/https://harbingermedianetwork.com/Subscribe to Canada's #1 labour newsletter Shiftwork at https://pressprogress.ca/tag/shiftwork/

Harbinger Society Presents
How Independent Progressive Media is Punching Above its Weight (w/ Press Progress, Briarpatch, Xtra + The Hoser)

Harbinger Society Presents

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2022 61:45


Canada's journalism landscape is changing, and smaller, independent media outlets are beginning to fill-in the gaps left by corporate media. PressProgress, an award-winning non-profit news organization, hosted a 3/29/22 virtual event called “Punching Above Our Weight: The Outsized Impact of Canadian Independent Media” featuring PressProgress' Emily Leedham moderating a panel exploring how independent media is shifting perceptions about current events, politics and identity in Canada, including:• Saima Desai: Editor of Briarpatch Magazine, a national magazine of grassroots politics based on Treaty 4 territory in Regina, Saskatchewan.• André Goulet: Executive director of the Harbinger Media Network, an independent media nonprofit amplifying the voices of a new generation of leftist media creators.• Kevin Taghabon: Editor at The Hoser, whose reporting focuses on labour, police violence and protests and demonstrations in Toronto.• Mel Woods: Associate culture editor at Xtra Magazine, a non-profit online magazine and community platform covering LGBTQ2S+ culture, politics, relationships and health.Find out more at https://pressprogress.ca/https://briarpatchmagazine.com/https://www.thehoser.ca/https://xtramagazine.com/https://harbingermedianetwork.com/Subscribe to Canada's #1 labour newsletter Shiftwork at https://pressprogress.ca/tag/shiftwork/

Big Shiny Takes
Trudeau? More like LIE-deau (ft. Mitchell Thompson)

Big Shiny Takes

Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 76:49


Good news everyone, the pandemic is over because the government said so! Everything is great! Of course, like all responsible adults, we know better than to let ourselves get tired of winning so much so we are punishing ourselves with another insipid Jon Kay column. This one was published in the Wall Street Journal. In this latest instalment of Canadian pundits explaining Canadian politics poorly to an uninterested audience, Dog Shampoo Boy writes about Justin Trudeau being a "Woke Donald Trump".  It's stupid and our lives are worse for having read it. We're joined this week by the great Mitchell Thompson of PressProgress, who has subjugated himself to reading a lot of Quillette. For those who don't know, Quillette is an awful website that pays Jon Kay to write for them. Quillette has a habit of talking about race science, and Jon has written about wokeness and frisbee golf for them.Plugs and RecsScience for the PeoplePierre Poilievre - Harper but with fangs bared - by Mitchell ThompsonWhy John Mearsheimer Blames the US for the Crisis in UkraineWhen Prophecy FailsImperial NewsThe Hoser Presents - Short CircuitJoin the Discord (but be nice there)Jeen-Yuhs (Kanye doc)Elden Ring

The Marc Steiner Show
Canada's 'Freedom Convoy' reveals the far right's strategy—and the left's vital task—today

The Marc Steiner Show

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 34:50


For over a month, Canada has been rocked by a “Freedom Convoy” of demonstrators and vehicle blockades that ultimately converged on the capital city of Ottawa in protest of COVID-19 vaccine mandates and restrictions. Having garnered support from conservative media, some members of Canada's parliament, and prominent online voices like Elon Musk and Jordan Peterson, the convoy quickly became a cultural and political flashpoint that revealed both how the far right is mobilizing and how the left needs to respond. In this segment of The Marc Steiner Show, Marc speaks with Canadian journalists Emily Leedham and Dru Oja Jay about their experience covering the convoy, the mix of organic and astroturfed grievances that were on display, and what the demonstrations say about the terrain of right-wing politics in Canada today.Emily Leedham is the Prairies Reporter for PressProgress, an award-winning nonprofit news organization in Canada that focuses on holding the rich and powerful accountable, exposing unfair and unhealthy working conditions, and shining a light on hate and bigotry. She has been reporting on the “Freedom Convoy” for PressProgress and Jacobin. Dru Oja Jay is the publisher of The Breach, an independent Canadian media outlet producing critical journalism mapping a just, viable future. He was also the publisher of The Dominion paper and a co-founder of the Media Co-op. Along with Nikolas Barry-Shaw, he is the co-author of the book Paved with Good Intentions: Canada's Development NGOs from Idealism to Imperialism.Tune in for new episodes of The Marc Steiner Show every Monday and Thursday on TRNN.Read the transcript of this podcast: https://therealnews.com/canadas-freedom-convoy-reveals-the-far-rights-strategy-and-the-lefts-vital-task-todayPre-Production/Studio: Dwayne GladdenPost-Production: Stephen FrankHelp us continue producing The Marc Steiner Show by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer:Donate: https://therealnews.com/donate-pod-mssSign up for our newsletter: https://therealnews.com/nl-pod-stGet The Marc Steiner Show updates: https://therealnews.com/up-pod-stLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therealnewsFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealnews

The Real News Podcast
Canada's 'Freedom Convoy' reveals the far right's strategy—and the left's vital task—today

The Real News Podcast

Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2022 34:50


For over a month, Canada has been rocked by a “Freedom Convoy” of demonstrators and vehicle blockades that ultimately converged on the capital city of Ottawa in protest of COVID-19 vaccine mandates and restrictions. Having garnered support from conservative media, some members of Canada's parliament, and prominent online voices like Elon Musk and Jordan Peterson, the convoy quickly became a cultural and political flashpoint that revealed both how the far right is mobilizing and how the left needs to respond. In this segment of The Marc Steiner Show, Marc speaks with Canadian journalists Emily Leedham and Dru Oja Jay about their experience covering the convoy, the mix of organic and astroturfed grievances that were on display, and what the demonstrations say about the terrain of right-wing politics in Canada today.Emily Leedham is the Prairies Reporter for PressProgress, an award-winning nonprofit news organization in Canada that focuses on holding the rich and powerful accountable, exposing unfair and unhealthy working conditions, and shining a light on hate and bigotry. She has been reporting on the “Freedom Convoy” for PressProgress and Jacobin. Dru Oja Jay is the publisher of The Breach, an independent Canadian media outlet producing critical journalism mapping a just, viable future. He was also the publisher of The Dominion paper and a co-founder of the Media Co-op. Along with Nikolas Barry-Shaw, he is the co-author of the book Paved with Good Intentions: Canada's Development NGOs from Idealism to Imperialism.Tune in for new episodes of The Marc Steiner Show every Monday and Thursday on TRNN.Read the transcript of this podcast: https://therealnews.com/canadas-freedom-convoy-reveals-the-far-rights-strategy-and-the-lefts-vital-task-todayPre-Production/Studio: Dwayne GladdenPost-Production: Stephen FrankHelp us continue producing The Marc Steiner Show by following us and becoming a monthly sustainer:Donate: https://therealnews.com/donate-pod-mssSign up for our newsletter: https://therealnews.com/nl-pod-stGet The Marc Steiner Show updates: https://therealnews.com/up-pod-stLike us on Facebook: https://facebook.com/therealnewsFollow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/therealnews

North Untapped
Great Gilded North EP2 - Why Wealthy Elites Admired Fascism w/ Mitchell Thompson

North Untapped

Play Episode Listen Later Nov 25, 2021 25:29


The Canadian military's efforts in the Second World War are often mythologized so as to portray opposition to fascism as a cross-class trait, shared by workers, bosses and politicians alike. The disturbing reality, however, is that well into the late 1930s, a significant section of Canada's elite admired fascism in Italy and even in Germany.We spoke to journalist Mitchell Thompson about his recent article digging into the history behind the rich and powerful figures who gave vocal support to Hitler and Mussolini in the run up to the war.This is part of our series as selected by Maple readers exploring how the ruling elite and the wealthy shape power in Canada. Read the entire series here.Mitchell Thompson is a writer with PressProgress, an occasional radio producer and a researcher based in Toronto. He tweets (also occasionally) at @thompsonian_m.Subscribe today and support progressive independent journalism like this for as little as $1 a week Read Thompson's article here.

Michael and Us
PREVIEW - DuffyGate Revisited w/ Luke LeBrun

Michael and Us

Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 1:30


PATREON BONUS - https://www.patreon.com/posts/duffygate-w-luke-55808939 With Will on a temporary hiatus, Michael and Us is pleased to welcome Luke LeBrun, editor of my journalistic alma mater PressProgress, for a chill discussion of media coverage in Canada's ongoing federal election. With that behind us, Luke and I turn to a decidedly low-stakes political scandal from the already forgotten Harper era (colloquially known as DuffyGate), recount some old war stories from our days covering Canada's many right wing think tanks, and talk about one our country's most ignoble institutions: the Senate. Watch CBC's The Rise and Fall of Mike Duffy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tK2CD7P6yrM Follow Luke on Twitter: https://twitter.com/_llebrun https://pressprogress.ca/

Big Shiny Takes
Ed the Sock Spectacular (ft. 2 Stephens)

Big Shiny Takes

Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2020 78:03


We need to talk about the sock. Stephen Magusiak (@magusiak) of PressProgress joins us to explain a guy named Steven Kerzner (@EdtheSock) to our American buddy, Stephen from the Haus of Decline podcast in light of Kerzner's recent racist remarks against NDP leader Jagmeet Singh.  Was Kerzner ever actually funny, or are we just nostalgic for a simpler time? We listen to some classic Fromage clips to find out. (Hint: They have not aged well.) We also discuss Kerzner's recent foray into hyperpartisan Liberal politics and efforts to revive the '90s, when he was in a not-so-famous Canadian TV show. In short, we put the sock in the drawer for good. LinksLiberal MPs Denounce "Ed the Sock" After Calls to Disavow "Racist Dog Whistles" Targeting Jagmeet SinghJust Drew's Show - Canada's Host (ft. Ed the Sock)Lori Fox - The life you thought you were going to have is goneAdrianna LaFrance - The Prophecies of Q@mikeymiles160 on InstagramFollow Big Shiny Takes on Twitter or Instagram!@bigshinytakesLike what you hear? Throw us a few bucks on our Patreon for access to exclusive content.

Big Shiny Takes
Margaret Wente is not even mad bro (ft. Emily Leedham)

Big Shiny Takes

Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2020 83:11


Big Shiny Takes is back with an episode on a columnist that is truly memorable for all the wrong reasons, Margaret Wente. But first we briefly discuss the WE scandal engulfing Canadian news, before launching into a discussion of tHe LetTeR and cAnCeL cUlTuRe to set the scene for Wente's woe-is-me shtick. If you haven't been keeping track, Wente was recently appointed to a meaningless college society/illuminati front called The Quadrangle Society. This was met with criticism due to several wrinkles in Wente's career (plagiarism, defending race science, writing dumb anti-environmentalist columns). As we find out in her column published in Quillette, the world's leading phrenology journal, the appointment didn't go the way she had planned, but she is definitely not upset about it. We're joined this week by PressProgress reporter and host of Rank and File Radio Emily Leedham (@Emily_Leedham_).Links Rank and File Radio - Prairie Edition - Bill 32: Jason Kenney's Attack on the Rand Formula & MoreCitations Needed - News Brief: The Harper's Letter and Our Extremely Narrow, Self-Serving Definition of Cancel CultureJesse Brown - Crime and Fraud at WE Charity in KenyaJesse Brown - Trudeau Family Paid Hundreds of Thousands By WE OrganizationSandy Hudson on cancel cultureAlex McCuaig - Lethbridge police officers temporarily demoted in connection with surveillance of NDP cabinet ministerFollow Big Shiny Takes on Twitter or Instagram!@bigshinytakes

Big Shiny Takes
Joe Warmington, people's champ (ft. Stephen Magusiak)

Big Shiny Takes

Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2020 65:24


We're joined by Stephen Magusiak (@magusiak) of PressProgress to talk about a real banner week for Postmedia sleaze. First, we discuss Rex Murphy's absolute dumpster fire on how racism isn't a major issue in our fake country that was built off ethnically cleansing Indigenous people, the response from some of his own National Post colleagues and the near-complete lack of accountability for Postmedia stalwarts. Next, we chat about People's Champ Joe Warmington's incoherent column on gang violence, which was mysteriously wiped from the internet after he (even more mysteriously) made up Drake lyrics. We suspect the Toronto Sun may have received a call from Drake's lawyer. LinksVanmala Subramaniam - Before you declare Canada is not a racist country, do your homeworkhttps://nationalpost.com/opinion/vanmala-subramaniam-before-you-declare-canada-is-not-a-racist-country-do-your-homeworkManisha Krishnan - Journalists at Canada's biggest conservative newspaper revolt over column denying racismhttps://www.vice.com/en_us/article/5dz3wq/journalists-at-national-post-canadas-biggest-conservative-newspaper-revolt-over-rex-murphy-column-denying-racismToronto Sun retracts Joe Warmington column on 'gang culture' that quoted fake Drake lyrichttps://pressprogress.ca/toronto-sun-retracts-joe-warmington-column-on-gang-culture-that-quoted-fake-drake-lyrics/Joe Warmington - Homolka rumour ruins model's life https://nationalpost.com/opinion/vanmala-subramaniam-before-you-declare-canada-is-not-a-racist-country-do-your-homeworkThe Bail Projecthttps://bailproject.org/Follow Big Shiny Takes on Twitter or Instagram!@bigshinytakes