Sandy and Nora talk politics

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about what has finally pushed the press to call Trump racist (or, xenophobic in the case of the NYT), and what Trump's latest mask-off moment means for racism within the US, and relations with Canada. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the beginnings of a migrant crisis in the United States, and how Canadian politicians and journalists are seemingly incapable of imagining how Canada would navigate one. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Syrus Marcus Ware, activist and founder of Black Lives Matter Canada, teams up with Matthew Green, former Hamilton city councillor, to explore radical politics. They call for a revolutionary rethink of left strategies and emphasize the importance of community and care. The duo discusses historical cycles of resistance, the failures of the NDP, and the need for pragmatic coalitions to address rising violence. They advocate for relational survival through mutual aid and stress the necessity of long-term community engagement to build collective power.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora take a hard look at war and remind listeners that it is very, very bad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zohran Mamdani has inspired progressives across the English-speaking world (and French-speaking, at least in Quebec). But who is Canada's Mamdani? And what are the conditions necessary for someone like this to emerge? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the 2025 Liberal budget -- Mark Carney's first -- and how he blurs the line between Liberals and Tories like never before.CORRECTION: One of our eagle-eyed listeners realized a figure I (Sandy) mention in this episode several times was misunderstood. In referencing a somewhat unclear infographic appearing on page 25 of the budget, I said that $5M was being allocated to dental care and several other figures. In fact, that infographic is meant to refer to the number of Canadians that use the dental care plan and services. There are no new dollars being allocated to the program. Apologies for the error! We were really working fast to try to understand what we could and get a relevant episode out asap. Thanks for always being such a great audience and stepping in to help when we need it. As our project slowly grows, we hope to eventually have a team that can make sure this kind of error doesn't happen. But the analysis remains the same. Much love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The federal budget will be released today at 4:00 EST. To give you the most up-to-date episode possible, we are recording after the budget release. Look for this week's episode first thing Wednesday morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episiode, Sandy is joined by Travis Laver and Elizabeth Ha to talk about racism, immigration, the trade war and living in a border town when the US is being belligerant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sandy and Nora dive into the purpose of protests, challenging the idea that recent gatherings were ineffective. They highlight the significance of the No Kings protests and the Global March of Women in Quebec City, showcasing their diverse turnout. The hosts argue that protests provide valuable insights into public sentiment and necessary data for organizers. They emphasize the importance of engaging in offline movements, using humor and creativity in protests, and the need for solid alternatives to critiques, all while reaffirming the crucial role of dissent against authoritarianism.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora explain why the US administration has decided to go after "Antifa" -- what that is and what it isn't. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.