How Canadian Voters Could Sway the U.S. Election

Nov 5, 2024

Michael Breshgold, a seasoned U.S. political organizer in Windsor, and Georganne Burke, a veteran campaign activist, share insights on the 60th U.S. presidential election. They discuss the unique influence of Canadian voters in key battleground states like Michigan and the role of dual citizenship. Breshgold reflects on the emotional stakes since the 2016 election, while Burke highlights mobilization efforts for expatriate voters. The conversation also touches on the challenges faced by communities in navigating the political landscape across the border.

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Intro

00:00 • 2min

The Impact of Dual Citizenship on U.S. Elections

01:57 • 4min

The Influence of Canadian Voters on U.S. Elections in Michigan

05:42 • 3min

Unlocking Content: The Power of VPNs

08:43 • 4min

U.S. Elections and Canadian Perspectives

13:03 • 20min

Engaging Listener Concerns and the Call for Support

32:38 • 5min

The Sounds of Urban Transit and Their Impact

38:06 • 4min

It’s the 60th US Presidential election, and the stakes feel like they’ve never been higher. This episode is a pulse check on what people are doing, thinking, and feeling on our side of that Windsor-Detroit border. Host Noor Azrieh also looks back on the 2016 election and her feeling of powerlessness, and addresses the stakes, impact, and consequences of this election.

And, the latest on Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre’s proposed GST cut for home sales, Alberta’s bill of rights (again…), and Canada’s collective failure in upholding the legacy of Murray Sinclair.

CORRECTIONS 11/05/2024:

This episode incorrectly identifies Israel’s Prime Minister Netanyahu as the President, we apologize for the error.
On this episode, the goods and services tax (GST) is incorrectly referred to as the "general sales tax".

Host: Noor Azrieh

Credits: Aviva Lessard (Producer), Sam Konnert (Producer), Noor Azrieh (Host/Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor and Technical Producer), Max Collins (Production Manager) Jesse Brown (Editor), Tony Wang (Artwork)

Guests: Michael Breshgold, Georganne Burke

Background reading:

#94 Can Kamala Save Canada from Trump? - Canadaland
U.S. election: How would Harris, Trump immigration plans impact Canada? - Global News
Organizers for both parties mobilizing to get Americans in Canada to vote - CBC News
Canadian support for Donald Trump higher than in last U.S. presidential election, survey finds - CTV News
Where Do Trump and Harris Stand on Israel-Gaza Conflict? - The New York Times

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