Podcasts about Separatism

You asked for it, you got it!With Dr Bratt laying out an exceptional argument for how relevant the federal byelection is in Battle River - Crowfoot is to Alberta Politics on our last episode, we sat down with Independent candidate Bonnie Critchley to learn more about who she is, why she's running and a whole lot more!Separatism! The Alberta Next Panels! Gun Laws! And...Thor and Tractor subscriptions!(For real though, the tractor subscriptions part is a part you don't want to miss!)If you're able to support our legal defense fund to fight back against the $6 Million lawsuit against us by Sam Mraiche, the man who imported Vanch masks and the Turkish Tylenot as well as who hosted MLA's and Ministers in his skybox as he had business with the government...You can do that at www.savethebreakdownab.ca!As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab and we can now accept e-transfers at info@thebreakdownab.ca!If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Bluesky, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

The ugly underside of Alberta separatism Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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On this final episode of Season 5, I look at the topic of Statism. Despite using that term in the past, I wanted to do a deeper dive into Statism - the idolatry of the civil government. Referencing works such as Idols For Destruction and Identity and Idolatry, I discuss what Statism is, what it looks like, and how to respond to it. I also play a recent clip from New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani regarding government-run grocery stores as a perfect example of Statism. Ultimately, the answer to Statism is not separatism, or staying removed from politics/civics, but the word of God and the good news of Jesus Christ. Please sign up to attend the Future of Christendom conference from October 9-11 in Lancaster, PA. The theme of the conference is No Other Name and includes an address by Pastor Jeff Durbin. If you use the code GovernedbyGod when you sign up, you will get a 10% discount on your tickets!As always, if you have any questions or comments, please email me at thegbgpodcast@gmail.com.You can follow also me on Facebook or Twitter, or go to http://www.ericluppold.com/And if you would like to support the show, please consider becoming a patron!

On this final episode of Season 5, I look at the topic of Statism. Despite using that term in the past, I wanted to do a deeper dive into Statism - the idolatry of the civil government. Referencing works such as Idols For Destruction and Identity and Idolatry, I discuss what Statism is, what it looks like, and how to respond to it. I also play a recent clip from New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani regarding government-run grocery stores as a perfect example of Statism. Ultimately, the answer to Statism is not separatism, or staying removed from politics/civics, but the word of God and the good news of Jesus Christ. Please sign up to attend the Future of Christendom conference from October 9-11 in Lancaster, PA. The theme of the conference is No Other Name and includes an address by Pastor Jeff Durbin. If you use the code GovernedbyGod when you sign up, you will get a 10% discount on your tickets!As always, if you have any questions or comments, please email me at thegbgpodcast@gmail.com.You can follow also me on Facebook or Twitter, or go to http://www.ericluppold.com/And if you would like to support the show, please consider becoming a patron!

As calls for Alberta to separate from Canada get louder, pro-Canada forces are pushing back. Former Alberta Deputy Premier Thomas Lukaszuk has launched a referendum campaign against separatism – asking Albertans: “Do you agree Alberta should remain in Canada?” We speak with him about why Alberta should stay part of Canada. Then, political scientist Barry Cooper explains why he thinks Alberta would be better off going it alone.

Let's talk separatism!Or rather, let's talk about the fight against separatism with the man leading the charge to ensure that Alberta remains in Canada, Thomas, Lukaszuk!With the recent approval of his referendum petition question, we sat down with Thomas to get the inside story on why he decided to bring the referendum question forward and what's next!But we don't stop there, because the separatism question really opens the door for a conversation on Alberta Politics, Danielle Smith's “leadership” and what is all at stake!If you're able to support our legal defense fund to fight back against the $6 Million lawsuit against us by Sam Mraiche, the man who imported Vanch masks and the Turkish Tylenot as well as who hosted MLA's and Ministers in his skybox as he had business with the government...You can do that at www.savethebreakdownab.ca!As always, if you appreciate the kind of content that we're trying to produce here at The Breakdown, please consider signing up as a monthly supporter at our Patreon site at www.patreon.com/thebreakdownab and we can now accept e-transfers at info@thebreakdownab.ca!If you're listening to the audio version of our podcast, please consider leaving us a review and a rating, and don't forget to like and follow us on Bluesky, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Threads!

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

Liberty Dispatch ~ June 27, 2025In this episode of Liberty Dispatch, hosts Andrew DeBartolo and Matthew Hallick cover PM Mark Carney’s recent lurch toward Europe.For full access to all our content, become a paid subscriber at: ldcanada.substack.com Segment 1 - Canada and NATO:“No Climate, No Gender: Canada’s "Canada commits to new NATO defence spending target of five per cent of GDP" | National Post: https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/canada-commits-to-new-nato-defence-spending-target-of-five-per-cent-of-gdp;"Higher deficits expected as Canada targets NATO defence spending goal" | Financial Post: https://financialpost.com/news/economy/higher-deficits-canada-nato-defence-spending-target;"Carney says no tax hikes needed to fund $200B defence budget" | Western Standard: https://www.westernstandard.news/news/carney-says-no-tax-hikes-needed-to-fund-200b-defence-budget/65711; Segment 2 - Canada's Growing Euro-ness:“Carney pledges "Canada and EU sign defence pact, Carney calls it a ‘partnership for global security’" | Politico EU: https://www.politico.eu/article/canada-pact-defense-eu-mark-carney-partnership"Carney tells EU carbon is ‘trade’ amid fears of carbon tariffs" | Rebel News: https://www.rebelnews.com/carney_tells_eu_carbon_is_trade_amid_fears_of_carbon_tariffs"After agreeing 30-day timeline, Mark Carney now says nothing’s assured on deal with U.S." | National Post: https://nationalpost.com/news/after-agreeing-30-day-timeline-mark-carney-now-says-nothings-assured-on-deal-with-u-s Segment 3 - G7 Globalism - A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing:"Danielle Smith announces the Alberta Sovereignty Accord to counter federal overreach" | Juno News: https://www.junonews.com/p/danielle-smith-announces-the-alberta;"Exclusive: Blacked-out documents show Carney’s office coordinated with foreign advisers on energy agenda" | Juno News: https://www.junonews.com/p/exclusive-blacked-out-docs-show-carney;"Separatism is alive, but Albertans trust Danielle Smith" | Rebel News: https://www.rebelnews.com/separatism_is_alive_but_albertans_trust_danielle_smith_ezra_levant; SHOW SPONSORS:New Sponsor! Bitcoin Mentor: https://bitcoinmentor.io/aff/liberty Invest with Rocklinc: info@rocklinc.com or call them at 905-631-546; Diversify Your Money with Bull Bitcoin: https://mission.bullbitcoin.com/dispatch; BarterPay: https://barterpay.ca/; Barter It: https://www.barterit.ca/; Get freedom from Censorious CRMS by signing up for SalesNexus: https://www.salesnexus.com/; SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SHOWS/CHANNELS:LIBERTY DISPATCH PODCAST: https://libertydispatch.podbean.com; https://rumble.com/LDshow; CONTACT US: libertydispatch@pm.me STAY UP-TO-DATE ON ALL THINGS LD:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liberty_dispatch/; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LibertyDispatchCanada; X: @LDCanada - https://x.com/_LDCanada; Rumble: https://rumble.com/LDshow; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@libertydispatch Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW, and SHARE it with others!

Liberty Dispatch ~ June 27, 2025 In this episode of Liberty Dispatch, hosts Andrew DeBartolo and Matthew Hallick cover PM Mark Carney's recent lurch toward Europe. For full access to all our content, become a paid subscriber at: ldcanada.substack.com Segment 1 - Canada and NATO:“No Climate, No Gender: Canada's "Canada commits to new NATO defence spending target of five per cent of GDP" | National Post: https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/canada-commits-to-new-nato-defence-spending-target-of-five-per-cent-of-gdp;"Higher deficits expected as Canada targets NATO defence spending goal" | Financial Post: https://financialpost.com/news/economy/higher-deficits-canada-nato-defence-spending-target;"Carney says no tax hikes needed to fund $200B defence budget" | Western Standard: https://www.westernstandard.news/news/carney-says-no-tax-hikes-needed-to-fund-200b-defence-budget/65711; Segment 2 - Canada's Growing Euro-ness:“Carney pledges "Canada and EU sign defence pact, Carney calls it a ‘partnership for global security'" | Politico EU: https://www.politico.eu/article/canada-pact-defense-eu-mark-carney-partnership"Carney tells EU carbon is ‘trade' amid fears of carbon tariffs" | Rebel News: https://www.rebelnews.com/carney_tells_eu_carbon_is_trade_amid_fears_of_carbon_tariffs"After agreeing 30-day timeline, Mark Carney now says nothing's assured on deal with U.S." | National Post: https://nationalpost.com/news/after-agreeing-30-day-timeline-mark-carney-now-says-nothings-assured-on-deal-with-u-s Segment 3 - G7 Globalism - A Wolf in Sheep's Clothing:"Danielle Smith announces the Alberta Sovereignty Accord to counter federal overreach" | Juno News: https://www.junonews.com/p/danielle-smith-announces-the-alberta;"Exclusive: Blacked-out documents show Carney's office coordinated with foreign advisers on energy agenda" | Juno News: https://www.junonews.com/p/exclusive-blacked-out-docs-show-carney;"Separatism is alive, but Albertans trust Danielle Smith" | Rebel News: https://www.rebelnews.com/separatism_is_alive_but_albertans_trust_danielle_smith_ezra_levant; SHOW SPONSORS:New Sponsor! Bitcoin Mentor: https://bitcoinmentor.io/aff/liberty Invest with Rocklinc: info@rocklinc.com or call them at 905-631-546; Diversify Your Money with Bull Bitcoin: https://mission.bullbitcoin.com/dispatch; BarterPay: https://barterpay.ca/; Barter It: https://www.barterit.ca/; Get freedom from Censorious CRMS by signing up for SalesNexus: https://www.salesnexus.com/; SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SHOWS/CHANNELS:LIBERTY DISPATCH PODCAST: https://libertydispatch.podbean.com; https://rumble.com/LDshow; CONTACT US: libertydispatch@pm.me STAY UP-TO-DATE ON ALL THINGS LD:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liberty_dispatch/; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LibertyDispatchCanada; X: @LDCanada - https://x.com/_LDCanada; Rumble: https://rumble.com/LDshow; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@libertydispatch Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW, and SHARE it with others!

Liberty Dispatch ~ June 27, 2025In this episode of Liberty Dispatch, hosts Andrew DeBartolo and Matthew Hallick cover PM Mark Carney’s recent lurch toward Europe.For full access to all our content, become a paid subscriber at: ldcanada.substack.com Segment 1 - Canada and NATO:“No Climate, No Gender: Canada’s "Canada commits to new NATO defence spending target of five per cent of GDP" | National Post: https://nationalpost.com/news/politics/canada-commits-to-new-nato-defence-spending-target-of-five-per-cent-of-gdp;"Higher deficits expected as Canada targets NATO defence spending goal" | Financial Post: https://financialpost.com/news/economy/higher-deficits-canada-nato-defence-spending-target;"Carney says no tax hikes needed to fund $200B defence budget" | Western Standard: https://www.westernstandard.news/news/carney-says-no-tax-hikes-needed-to-fund-200b-defence-budget/65711; Segment 2 - Canada's Growing Euro-ness:“Carney pledges "Canada and EU sign defence pact, Carney calls it a ‘partnership for global security’" | Politico EU: https://www.politico.eu/article/canada-pact-defense-eu-mark-carney-partnership"Carney tells EU carbon is ‘trade’ amid fears of carbon tariffs" | Rebel News: https://www.rebelnews.com/carney_tells_eu_carbon_is_trade_amid_fears_of_carbon_tariffs"After agreeing 30-day timeline, Mark Carney now says nothing’s assured on deal with U.S." | National Post: https://nationalpost.com/news/after-agreeing-30-day-timeline-mark-carney-now-says-nothings-assured-on-deal-with-u-s Segment 3 - G7 Globalism - A Wolf in Sheep’s Clothing:"Danielle Smith announces the Alberta Sovereignty Accord to counter federal overreach" | Juno News: https://www.junonews.com/p/danielle-smith-announces-the-alberta;"Exclusive: Blacked-out documents show Carney’s office coordinated with foreign advisers on energy agenda" | Juno News: https://www.junonews.com/p/exclusive-blacked-out-docs-show-carney;"Separatism is alive, but Albertans trust Danielle Smith" | Rebel News: https://www.rebelnews.com/separatism_is_alive_but_albertans_trust_danielle_smith_ezra_levant; SHOW SPONSORS:New Sponsor! Bitcoin Mentor: https://bitcoinmentor.io/aff/liberty Invest with Rocklinc: info@rocklinc.com or call them at 905-631-546; Diversify Your Money with Bull Bitcoin: https://mission.bullbitcoin.com/dispatch; BarterPay: https://barterpay.ca/; Barter It: https://www.barterit.ca/; Get freedom from Censorious CRMS by signing up for SalesNexus: https://www.salesnexus.com/; SUBSCRIBE TO OUR SHOWS/CHANNELS:LIBERTY DISPATCH PODCAST: https://libertydispatch.podbean.com; https://rumble.com/LDshow; CONTACT US: libertydispatch@pm.me STAY UP-TO-DATE ON ALL THINGS LD:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/liberty_dispatch/; Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LibertyDispatchCanada; X: @LDCanada - https://x.com/_LDCanada; Rumble: https://rumble.com/LDshow; YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@libertydispatch Please LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, RATE, & REVIEW, and SHARE it with others!

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says separatist sentiment is higher than ever, warning Ottawa that failure to act on Alberta's energy demands could fuel a growing independence movement. Meanwhile, Smith posts the biggest approval rating gain of any premier in Canada. Alberta came in second place in the Canadian Taxpayers Federation's annual report card, as most provinces earned a failing grade. All that and more on this week's Alberta Roundup with Isaac Lamoureux. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today, we're looking at Prime Minister Mark Carney declaring Canada will meet its 2% NATO spending target by March 2026 — with the announcement coming just weeks ahead of a NATO summit, where allies are expected to agree to a further increase in defence spending. Plus, the PM also addressed the Muslim Association of Canada last week, where he said that Islamic values are Canadian values. Is that true? Or was Carney just pandering to the audience? And finally, a new poll shows around half of Conservative Party of Canada voters would back an independent Alberta.

Send us a textThe Western Canadian separatist movement emanates outward from Alberta. And within Alberta the movement finds its roots in the oil and gas sector. Making this economic engine run is the primary goal of every Alberta government and it has progressed to the point where this goal foresakes all others. That's where we are now. Make the oil flow, or they leave.But it doesn't have to be that way. Over the next year many arguments will be had on shop floors and dinner tables about why people should want to separate. And if you don't want that but aren't looking forward to dealing with these conversations then maybe you need a little primer on the reasons why Alberta should stay.

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With Trump continuing to talk about border security, is it time Canada brought back its Port Police? Albertans are pushing back on the idea of separating from Canada. Finally, we take a look at the dismal state of Vancouver's real estate market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week on APTN News InFocus, guest host Kathleen Martens looks at treaty rights and the Alberta separatist movement. Matthew Wildcat, an assistant professor and director of Indigenous governance in the Faculty of Native Studies at the University of Alberta, explains why treaty rights could block Alberta's push to leave Canada. He unpacks the province's Sovereignty Act, Bill 54 and what it means for First Nations. We also hear from Gina Starblanket, associate professor at the University of Victoria and a member of the Star Blanket Cree Nation. She weighs in on how separation challenges treaty law and what history can teach us. • • • APTN National News, our stories told our way. Visit our website for more: https://aptnnews.ca Hear more APTN News podcasts: https://www.aptnnews.ca/podcasts/

Hub Headlines features audio versions of the best commentaries and analysis published daily in The Hub. Enjoy listening to original and provocative takes on the issues that matter while you are on the go.   0:16 - How serious is the Alberta separatism question?, by including commentaries from Falice Chin and Mandi Johnson   8:53 - With the mainstream media in bed with the Liberals, Canada needs independent journalism more than ever, by Peter Menzies   This program is narrated by automated voices.      Subscribe to The Hub's podcast feed to get all our best content:   https://tinyurl.com/3a7zpd7e (Apple)   https://tinyurl.com/y8akmfn7 (Spotify)   Watch The Hub on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheHubCanada   Get a FREE 3-month trial membership for our premium podcast content: https://thehub.ca/free-trial/   The Hub on X: https://x.com/thehubcanada?lang=en     CREDITS:   Alisha Rao  – Producer & Editor   Ashiqul – Sound Editor   To contact us, sign up for updates, and access transcripts, email support@thehub.ca

We begin with a startling whistleblower police probe into the diversion of BC's safe drug supply. We'll also take a glance at the current state of the housing market. It's looking more and more like an Alberta referendum could actually take place! What would the fallout from that look like? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is a referendum on separation feeling inevitable? What would the consequences be? How will this debate factor into the relationship between the re-elected Liberal government and Alberta? We tackle these questions and more on this edition of Alberta at Noon.

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, we feature a retrospective on an episode released last year where Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan interview Cullen Hendrix about a recent US Department of Labour ruling against Indonesian nickel production, how it demonstrates the decline of trade globalization, and what it could mean for Canada. // For the intro section, Joe Calnan talks Alberta Separatism and the future of hydrogen and oil in Asia. // Guest Bio: - Cullen Hendrix is a senior fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics and a non-resident fellow at the Payne Institute for Public Policy at the Colorado School of Mines // Host Bio: - Kelly Ogle is Managing Director of the Canadian Global Affairs Institute - Joe Calnan is a Fellow and Energy Security Forum Manager at the Canadian Global Affairs Institute // Reading recommendations: - "The War Below: Lithium, Copper, and the Global Battle to Power Our Lives", by Ernest Scheyder: www.simonandschuster.ca/books/The-War…9781668011805 - "The Squared Circle: Life, Death, and Professional Wrestling", by David Shoemaker: www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/311224…781592408818 // Interview recording Date: September 26, 2024 // Energy Security Cubed is part of the CGAI Podcast Network. Follow the Canadian Global Affairs Institute on Facebook, Twitter (@CAGlobalAffairs), or on LinkedIn. Head over to our website at www.cgai.ca for more commentary. // Produced by Joe Calnan. Music credits to Drew Phillips.

U.S. President Donald Trump says he has achieved a “reset” with China – a 90-day pause on extreme tariffs and countertariffs. It's not clear yet how quickly the temporary agreement will affect trade. And: Sources say Prime Minister Mark Carney plans to have a more scaled-down cabinet, compared to the three dozen ministers in Justin Trudeau's. The cabinet will be sworn in tomorrow. Also: "Do you agree that the province of Alberta shall become a sovereign country and cease to be a province of Canada?" An Alberta separatist group is trying to get enough people to say “yes” to that question. The goal is to force a referendum on it – as early as this year. Plus: Hamas has released American-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, the ceasefire holds between India and Pakistan, access to your medical records may not be as secure as you think, some conferences are shifting from the U.S. to Canada because of fears of travel to the States, and more 

Torn at for nine years by the divisive Trudeau Liberals, Canadian unity is seriously frayed, with Alberta now preparing for a possible secession referendum. In this episode, Brian talks with Reform Party founder Preston Manning, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith, and longtime Liberal pollster Dan Arnold to get a sense of how dire the situation has become. Manning explains that the separatist sentiment isn't just in Alberta but spread across much of the West and even parts of the North. And all three warn that the threat needs to be taken seriously. They also consider the opportunity Prime Minister Mark Carney has with a fresh mandate to begin repairing the fractures if he's genuinely willing to. But if he isn't, the nation is in serious danger. (Recorded May 9, 2025) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Today, we're looking at the rising separatist movement in Alberta and Saskatchewan, with new polling data showing around 25% to 30% support for the motion prior to the election — only for that number to have climbed to 36% following Mark Carney and the Liberals' fourth straight consecutive electoral victory. Plus, Rebel boss Ezra Levant took a short trip to Bermuda, where he investigated Carney's firm, Brookfield Asset Management's ties to the notorious tax haven. And finally, unemployment in Canada is nearing 7% and the Bank of Canada warned yesterday that a prolonged trade war poses a serious threat to the national economy.

Today, we're looking at the conversation around separatism and what this means for treaties Indigenous groups signed with Canada, and whether these treaties can prevent a province — like Alberta — from splitting off from the rest of Canada. Plus, CBC is sucking up to its benefactor, Mark Carney, following the prime minister's visit to the White House. Is this the kind of positive coverage Carney was expecting after pledging a $150 million increase to the state broadcaster's budget. And finally, documents uncovered by Blacklock's Reporter reveal how Parks Canada was aware of an issue surrounding dead trees in Jasper, but conducted no controlled burns in the area prior to the devastating 2023 wildfire.

We mark the election of the Catholic Church's first American pope, Cardinal Robert Prevost, now known as Pope Leo XIV. University of Alberta law professor Eric Adams joins our conversation about Alberta separatism. David Chalke, a recipient of this year's Courage to Come Back Awards, joins the show as we ask our audience to share their stories about how they overcame challenges in life.

This week on The Discourse, Cheryl and Erika wade into the political firestorm Premier Danielle Smith kicked off with her live address on Alberta's sovereignty. Cheryl opens with a scathing monologue on why Smith's refusal to outright reject separation has real consequences — politically, economically, and reputationally. Erika counters that Smith's move is about getting ahead of grassroots frustration, not fuelling separatism. Sparks fly as they unpack what it means to lower the referendum threshold, who's really behind the push for independence, and whether Smith is preserving democracy or playing footsie with Take Back Alberta. From there, your hosts tackle: Whether Alberta's “Fair Deal 2.0” will be an actual educational tool — or just more grievance theatre. Naheed Nenshi's fiery “just do it” dare to Smith, and why Cheryl thinks it's playing with fire. The Carney-Trump Oval Office meeting: why both hosts were (cautiously) impressed. Smith vs. Ford: two premiers, two very different tones on working with Prime Minister Carney. What the Alberta NDP's new federal opt-out means — and whether 89% is really a strong number for Nenshi. And a preview of three coming by-elections in Alberta: what each party's strategy might be, and whether the UCP will continue to drag out the timeline for Nenshi's seat. Listen now for a fiery debate on democracy, discontent, and the future of Alberta.

Indigenous leaders speak out against Alberta's premier, and accuse Danielle Smith of trying to create a national unity crisis. The comments come as Alberta proposes a bill to make it easier for voters to trigger referendums — including on seceding from Canada.Also: Measles cases continue to rise across Canada. We look at where this highly contagious, but preventable disease is spiking, and what medical experts say are the reasons why.Plus: The Trump Administration shuffles the deck. U.S. National Security Advisor Mike Waltz is out after his involvement in the Signal chat scandal that saw the leak of sensitive details about a military strike in Yemen. But he's being nominated for a new position.Also: Rising tensions between India and Pakistan, Quebec's ban on cell phones in schools, and more.

The separatist movement in Québec may be dying down, but in Alberta, the idea of a divorce from Canada is picking up steam. A two-decade-old movie was the second-highest-grossing film in North America this past weekend. Celebrating something? Let us know here: https://thepeak.typeform.com/to/MNdYA3TO

We're halfway through the election period and it's time for Campaign Call, The Decibel's weekly election panel making sense of the major issues. This week, the embers of western separatism were stoked by an opinion piece by Preston Manning published in The Globe, arguing that national unity is on the ballot. We explore the threats of regionalism amidst the surge of pro-Canadian sentiment across the country. Plus, we'll look into how the major parties are making their pitch to win over a crucial voting demographic – seniors.Feature writer Shannon Proudfoot, Alberta politics reporter Carrie Tait, columnist Konrad Yakabuski based in Montreal and Meera Raman, retirement and financial planning reporter, discuss the big stories with host Menaka Raman-Wilms.Questions? Comments? Ideas? E-mail us at thedecibel@globeandmail.com

When you hear about separatism in Canada, you may immediately think of Quebec. But in recent years, a growing separatist movement in Western Canada has emerged as a possible threat to national unity. With provincial governments in Alberta and Saskatchewan increasingly at odds with the federal government in Ottawa, is the future of confederation on the ballot in this election? Host David Smith speaks with Jon Roe from the Angus Reid Institute about the latest public opinion research on separatism in different regions of the country.We love feedback at The Big Story, as well as suggestions for future episodes. You can find us: Through email at hello@thebigstorypodcast.ca  Or @thebigstoryfpn on Twitter

Preston Manning, founder of the Reform Party of Canada and former Leader of the Official Opposition, discusses his recent Globe and Mail op-ed that warns a re-elected Liberal government could produce a spike in support for Western secession. If you like what you are hearing, 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/join/.

Jonny interviews Casey and Jamie about their project, "Laveder House," a center for mutual support for the transgender communiy in Carbondale. In the process of sharing information about this resource, Jamie and Casey tell part of their story about living in Florida and why they left. In the back half of the show, Heather and Jonny discuss a new Transgender Spiritual group Heather will be hosting at the Carbondale Unitarian Fellowship (CUF). They connect the dots on the costs of separatism and the benefits of wholism. They analze how the current strategy of the DNC, including Rep. Sarah McBride as a spokeswoman, misses the boat on connecting their constituents' concerns as they deemphasize trans rights advocacy. They close out the show with a review of the many events this weekend celebrating Monday's Transgender Day of Visibility. If you would like to connect with the Carbondale Lavender House, please send a text message to 618-203-9520.

Today on TPE Book Club we look at Manan Ahmed Asif's seminal work, "A Book of Conquest: The Chachnama and Muslim Origins in South Asia" that dismantles the myth of Muslim Conquest and Muslims as outsiders in India.In this video we look at Chachnama, Colonialism, Separatism and Orientalism.The Pakistan Experience is an independently produced podcast looking to tell stories about Pakistan through conversations. Please consider supporting us on Patreon:https://www.patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceTo support the channel:Jazzcash/Easypaisa - 0325 -2982912Patreon.com/thepakistanexperienceAnd Please stay in touch:https://twitter.com/ThePakistanExp1https://www.facebook.com/thepakistanexperiencehttps://instagram.com/thepakistanexpeperienceThe podcast is hosted by comedian and writer, Shehzad Ghias Shaikh. Shehzad is a Fulbright scholar with a Masters in Theatre from Brooklyn College. He is also one of the foremost Stand-up comedians in Pakistan and frequently writes for numerous publications. Instagram.com/shehzadghiasshaikhFacebook.com/Shehzadghias/Twitter.com/shehzad89Join this channel to get access to perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC44l9XMwecN5nSgIF2Dvivg/join

Send us a textIn this episode of Speaking of…College of Charleston, we talk to Michael Lee, professor of communication and Director of the Civility Initiative. Lee has been an influential figure at the college since 2002, focusing on political communication. His research delves into political branding, identity, and strategic communication, earning him numerous awards. Lee is getting ready to launch season two of his podcast When We Disagree, which is focused on powerful, human stories about arguments, conflicts and disagreements.The podcast is a guest driven show, and Lee says the goal is “to have a bunch of people from various walks of life telling a bunch of stories about the conflicts they've had. The conflicts they've wanted to have and the conflicts they've deeply, deeply avoided.”Conflict is an embodied experience. “Think about how you feel during a conflict. Your blood pressure is rising, your brain is flooded with what some psychologists call the devil's cocktail, the combination of cortisol and adrenaline at the same moment," says Lee. "And so, the ways in which we can be mindful of how we show up during that embodied experience and the way it makes us feel can really help us navigate difficult conflicts in our lives.”The Civility Initiative was launched in 2023 and features panels, debates, speakers and workshops that promote communal engagement and healthy disagreement. Upcoming events include the film screening of UNDIVIDE US, a film about polarization and free speech. The film challenges the idea that citizens who disagree are not capable of civil conversation and demonstrates the truth that, even in our differences, the American experiment is still alive and well. Ben Klutsey, executive director of the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, stars in this film and will lead a Q&A discussion following the screening.Lee offers practical tips for navigating difficult conversations, particularly in the context of the impending election. He emphasizes the importance of curiosity, empathy, and the embodiment of communication as tools for navigating conflicts, especially in highly polarized environments.Resources from this episode:We Are Not One People: Secession and Separatism in American Politics Since 1776When We DisagreeCivility Initiative Events calendarUncivil Agreement, How Politics Became Our Identity by Lilliana Mason

The practice of Partition understood as the physical division of territory along ethno-religious lines into separate nation-states is often regarded as a successful political "solution" to ethnic conflict. In their edited volume Partitions: A Transnational History of Twentieth-Century Territorial Separatism (Stanford University Press, 2019), Laura Robson and Arie Dubnov uncover the collective history of the concept of partition and locate its genealogy in the politics of twentieth-century empire and decolonization. Moving beyond the nationalist frameworks that served in the first instance to promote partition as a natural phenomenon, the volume discusses creation of new political entities in the world of the British empire, from the Irish Free State, to the Dominions (later Republics) of India and Pakistan, and Palestine. Yorgos Giannakopoulos is a currently a Junior Research Fellow in Durham University, UK. He is a historian of Modern Britain and Europe. His published research recovers the regional impact of British Intellectuals in Eastern Europe in the age of nationalism and internationalism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

The practice of Partition understood as the physical division of territory along ethno-religious lines into separate nation-states is often regarded as a successful political "solution" to ethnic conflict. In their edited volume Partitions: A Transnational History of Twentieth-Century Territorial Separatism (Stanford University Press, 2019), Laura Robson and Arie Dubnov uncover the collective history of the concept of partition and locate its genealogy in the politics of twentieth-century empire and decolonization. Moving beyond the nationalist frameworks that served in the first instance to promote partition as a natural phenomenon, the volume discusses creation of new political entities in the world of the British empire, from the Irish Free State, to the Dominions (later Republics) of India and Pakistan, and Palestine. Yorgos Giannakopoulos is a currently a Junior Research Fellow in Durham University, UK. He is a historian of Modern Britain and Europe. His published research recovers the regional impact of British Intellectuals in Eastern Europe in the age of nationalism and internationalism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

The practice of Partition understood as the physical division of territory along ethno-religious lines into separate nation-states is often regarded as a successful political "solution" to ethnic conflict. In their edited volume Partitions: A Transnational History of Twentieth-Century Territorial Separatism (Stanford University Press, 2019), Laura Robson and Arie Dubnov uncover the collective history of the concept of partition and locate its genealogy in the politics of twentieth-century empire and decolonization. Moving beyond the nationalist frameworks that served in the first instance to promote partition as a natural phenomenon, the volume discusses creation of new political entities in the world of the British empire, from the Irish Free State, to the Dominions (later Republics) of India and Pakistan, and Palestine. Yorgos Giannakopoulos is a currently a Junior Research Fellow in Durham University, UK. He is a historian of Modern Britain and Europe. His published research recovers the regional impact of British Intellectuals in Eastern Europe in the age of nationalism and internationalism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/middle-eastern-studies

The practice of Partition understood as the physical division of territory along ethno-religious lines into separate nation-states is often regarded as a successful political "solution" to ethnic conflict. In their edited volume Partitions: A Transnational History of Twentieth-Century Territorial Separatism (Stanford University Press, 2019), Laura Robson and Arie Dubnov uncover the collective history of the concept of partition and locate its genealogy in the politics of twentieth-century empire and decolonization. Moving beyond the nationalist frameworks that served in the first instance to promote partition as a natural phenomenon, the volume discusses creation of new political entities in the world of the British empire, from the Irish Free State, to the Dominions (later Republics) of India and Pakistan, and Palestine. Yorgos Giannakopoulos is a currently a Junior Research Fellow in Durham University, UK. He is a historian of Modern Britain and Europe. His published research recovers the regional impact of British Intellectuals in Eastern Europe in the age of nationalism and internationalism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/world-affairs

The practice of Partition understood as the physical division of territory along ethno-religious lines into separate nation-states is often regarded as a successful political "solution" to ethnic conflict. In their edited volume Partitions: A Transnational History of Twentieth-Century Territorial Separatism (Stanford University Press, 2019), Laura Robson and Arie Dubnov uncover the collective history of the concept of partition and locate its genealogy in the politics of twentieth-century empire and decolonization. Moving beyond the nationalist frameworks that served in the first instance to promote partition as a natural phenomenon, the volume discusses creation of new political entities in the world of the British empire, from the Irish Free State, to the Dominions (later Republics) of India and Pakistan, and Palestine. Yorgos Giannakopoulos is a currently a Junior Research Fellow in Durham University, UK. He is a historian of Modern Britain and Europe. His published research recovers the regional impact of British Intellectuals in Eastern Europe in the age of nationalism and internationalism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The practice of Partition understood as the physical division of territory along ethno-religious lines into separate nation-states is often regarded as a successful political "solution" to ethnic conflict. In their edited volume Partitions: A Transnational History of Twentieth-Century Territorial Separatism (Stanford University Press, 2019), Laura Robson and Arie Dubnov uncover the collective history of the concept of partition and locate its genealogy in the politics of twentieth-century empire and decolonization. Moving beyond the nationalist frameworks that served in the first instance to promote partition as a natural phenomenon, the volume discusses creation of new political entities in the world of the British empire, from the Irish Free State, to the Dominions (later Republics) of India and Pakistan, and Palestine. Yorgos Giannakopoulos is a currently a Junior Research Fellow in Durham University, UK. He is a historian of Modern Britain and Europe. His published research recovers the regional impact of British Intellectuals in Eastern Europe in the age of nationalism and internationalism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/south-asian-studies

The practice of Partition understood as the physical division of territory along ethno-religious lines into separate nation-states is often regarded as a successful political "solution" to ethnic conflict. In their edited volume Partitions: A Transnational History of Twentieth-Century Territorial Separatism (Stanford University Press, 2019), Laura Robson and Arie Dubnov uncover the collective history of the concept of partition and locate its genealogy in the politics of twentieth-century empire and decolonization. Moving beyond the nationalist frameworks that served in the first instance to promote partition as a natural phenomenon, the volume discusses creation of new political entities in the world of the British empire, from the Irish Free State, to the Dominions (later Republics) of India and Pakistan, and Palestine. Yorgos Giannakopoulos is a currently a Junior Research Fellow in Durham University, UK. He is a historian of Modern Britain and Europe. His published research recovers the regional impact of British Intellectuals in Eastern Europe in the age of nationalism and internationalism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/national-security

The practice of Partition understood as the physical division of territory along ethno-religious lines into separate nation-states is often regarded as a successful political "solution" to ethnic conflict. In their edited volume Partitions: A Transnational History of Twentieth-Century Territorial Separatism (Stanford University Press, 2019), Laura Robson and Arie Dubnov uncover the collective history of the concept of partition and locate its genealogy in the politics of twentieth-century empire and decolonization. Moving beyond the nationalist frameworks that served in the first instance to promote partition as a natural phenomenon, the volume discusses creation of new political entities in the world of the British empire, from the Irish Free State, to the Dominions (later Republics) of India and Pakistan, and Palestine. Yorgos Giannakopoulos is a currently a Junior Research Fellow in Durham University, UK. He is a historian of Modern Britain and Europe. His published research recovers the regional impact of British Intellectuals in Eastern Europe in the age of nationalism and internationalism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Radical Feminist Retrospective revisits some of the earliest episodes of Radical Feminist Perspectives, now available on Spotify for the first time. Episode 36 - 'For Lesbians Only: A Separatist Anthology' edited by Sarah Lucia Hoagland and Julia Penelope, and 'In Defence of Separatism' by Susan Hawthorne, discussed by Susan Hawthorne, Sheila Jeffreys and Lauren Levey. First broadcast 20th March 2022. Part of our webinar series Radical Feminist Perspectives, offering a chance to hear leading feminists discuss radical feminist theory and politics. Register at https://bit.ly/registerRFP.

Radical Feminist Retrospectives revisits some of the earliest episodes of Radical Feminist Perspectives, now available on Spotify for the first time. In Episode 8 Julia Long, Jodie Woodward, Nick Nesbitt and Anne Ruzylo discuss Marilyn Frye's "Separatism" & Sonia Johnson's "Taking our eyes off the guys". First broadcast on 22nd August 2021. Part of our webinar series Radical Feminist Perspectives, offering a chance to hear leading feminists discuss radical feminist theory and politics. Register at https://bit.ly/registerRFP.

A call to separate New Caledonia's pro and anti independence provinces has sparked a heated debate in the French Territory.