Christina Chough

Join Paul Gott, the punk rock lead of Ripcordz and a Concordia journalism professor, along with Christina Chough, a passionate Spanish teacher from Dawson College. They delve into a recent poll revealing that many Canadians, including immigrants, feel overwhelmed by the current immigration influx. The conversation shifts to the alarming rise in opioid overdoses in Montreal, where paramedics face a crisis daily. They also reflect on former mayor Denis Coderre's departure from politics, sparking discussions on political legacies and societal challenges.

Elias Makos chats with Christina Chough, Chair of the Modern Languages Department at Dawson College, and Paul Gott, lead singer of the punk band Ripcordz and a journalism professor at Concordia. They discuss the potential GST hike to address Canada's deficit, debating its long-term effects on affordability. A recent Quebec road rage case sparks conversation about judicial fairness and the role of personal circumstances in legal decisions. The trio also touches on the need for secularism in education, advocating for diversity and open dialogue.

Gabriel Retta, Chief of Staff to the Official Opposition in Montreal, and Christina Chough, Chair of the Modern Languages Department at Dawson College, dive into a fiery discussion about a controversial call between Mark Carney and Donald Trump regarding Canada’s statehood. They explore transparency issues in politics and analyze Quebec's costly infrastructure projects like the Louis-Hippolyte-La Fontaine Tunnel. The chat also shifts to education, debating the implications of a court ruling on tuition hikes for out-of-province students, all while celebrating Montreal's passionate hockey culture.