The Breach Show

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May 5, 2022 • 57min

Abortion Under Attack; Racial Justice in Canadian Healthcare; Damning Military Report

This week on the show we are joined by a guest, Ritika Goel, a family doctor, professor and an advocate for healthcare justice. Our panel takes a critical look at the government’s pandemic response and also discusses a new article Dr. Goel co-authored on the unfinished business of medicare in Canada. We also discuss Roe v. Wade being repealed in the U.S. and why Canadian abortion access still has a long way to go, and finally, Pam Palmater unpacks a damning new report on racism and sexism in Canada’s military. Featuring our host Donya Ziaee and analysts Pam Palmater and El Jones. Subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, or sign up for alerts at: https://breachmedia.ca/theshow _________________________________________________________________________ Want to see more content like this? Become a sustaining member at https://breachmedia.ca/support-us/ An hour of your wages each month will fuel independent and progressive journalism, free of corporate agendas – and never behind a paywall. _________________________________________________________________________ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBreachMedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebreachme... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebreachmedia
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Apr 28, 2022 • 1h 3min

Time to log off? | Why things cost more | Ottawa invasion 2.0

This week on the show we talk about Elon Musk’s purchase of Twitter—is it time to log off, or can social movements and the progressive left use social media effectively? We also get into the motorcycle convoy headed to Ottawa this weekend with our resident biker Pam Palmater. Finally, we talk to DT Cochrane, an economist and a researcher with Canadians for Tax Fairness, about his new report on how corporate profiteering is fueling inflation and driving up the cost of living. Featuring our host, Donya Ziaee, and Pam Palmater, El Jones, and Martin Lukacs. Sign up for alerts and don’t miss an episode: https://breachmedia.ca/theshow/ Watch the show on Youtube.com/TheBreach and spread the word by sharing and retweeting: on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
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Apr 15, 2022 • 58min

Police manipulate public opinion | Liberals’ rigged housing policies | Canada’s complicity in Yemen

This week we discuss how the government tried to undermine the Defund the Police movement with manipulative polling, and examine whether the new Liberal budget will do anything to address Canada’s rigged housing market, with former UN Special Rapporteur on the Right to Housing Leilani Farha. Plus, our new segment, “The Preach”, where our analysts call out the CBSA for putting children in prison, the RCMP’s toxic culture, and how Canada continues to support the Saudi war on Yemen. Featuring our host, Donya Ziaee, and as always, Pam Palmater, El Jones, and Martin Lukacs. Sign up for alerts and don’t miss an episode: https://breachmedia.ca/theshow/ Watch the show on Youtube.com/TheBreach and spread the word by sharing and retweeting: on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
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Apr 7, 2022 • 42min

Canada’s Spiraling Military $ | Oil Lobby in Action | Amazon Union Win: #BreachShow

This week we discuss Canada’s role in NATO and the pressure to increase military spending, which has led to a $8 billion hike in the new Liberal budget. Then we take a critical look at the Liberals’ climate plan that claims to sideline “big oil lobbyists.” Featuring a new hot take segment from our analysts: Pam Palmater breaks down Trudeau’s taxpayer-dollar sinkhole that is the Trans Mountain pipeline, and El Jones celebrates the historic unionization of Amazon and the Black radical tradition. Sign up for alerts and don’t miss an episode: https://breachmedia.ca/theshow/ Watch the show on Youtube.com/TheBreach and spread the word by sharing and retweeting: on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.
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Mar 31, 2022 • 58min

What's next for Land Back & Defund the Police?

On this special bonus podcast episode of The Breach Show, we take a look at two movements, Land Back and Defund the Police, and take stock of where they are at, what they have achieved and what might be next. Featuring our analysts El Jones, Pam Palmater, Martin Lukacs, and our host Donya Ziaee. Catch The Breach Show weekly and don’t forget to like, comment and subscribe -  https://youtube.com/TheBreach  ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Sign up for alerts -  https://breachmedia.ca/theshow/ ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Support our work - https://breachmedia.ca/support-us/
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Mar 25, 2022 • 47min

NDP bows to Trudeau | convoy legacy | Poilievre’s populist gambit

In this week’s episode, our host Donya Ziaee and our analysts, Pam Palmater, El Jones and Martin Lukacs, take a critical look at the NDP-Liberal deal: how and why did it happen, and what does it mean for the future of the NDP? We also take stock of last month’s trucker convoy, its effect on the political landscape and how progressive movements can respond moving forward. Like & subscribe so you don’t miss an episode, or sign up for alerts at: https://breachmedia.ca/theshow   Want to see more content like this? Become a sustaining member at https://breachmedia.ca/support-us/   An hour of your wages each month will fuel independent and progressive journalism, free of corporate agendas – and never behind a paywall.  _________________________________________________________________________ Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheBreachMedia Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebreachmedia Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebreachmedia

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