Sandy and Nora talk politics

Sandy Hudson & Nora Loreto
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Oct 18, 2022 • 46min

The struggle from below

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about municipal elections in Vancouver and the struggle happening in Haiti. Plus, Chrystia Freeland says something racist, protecting Canada's international brand. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 11, 2022 • 48min

War and hockey

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about Hockey Canada, and what is not allowed to be said about war in Ukraine. Plus, the Liberals do something good for international students ... but promise that it's only a temporary measure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 4, 2022 • 43min

The struggle for freedom in Iran

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the protests in Iran and around the work opposing the oppressive regime in Iran, and also how all police, really, are morality police. Plus, they talk about the Quebec election and ask: where is Chrystia Freeland? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 27, 2022 • 47min

Survival and nothingness

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about hurricane Fiona, it's devastating impact and how we need to have pre-disaster networks to help us weather any storm. Plus, we talk about the BC NDP, the Quebec election and why nothingness is critical to our happiness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 20, 2022 • 47min

Cops and extra-judicial killings

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about what happens when police kill suspects rather than taking them into custody. They also look at amber alerts, and ask: why are we OK with police having direct access to our phones? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 13, 2022 • 47min

Poli-evre After

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the coronation of Pierre Poilievre and the election win of King Charles the Third. Wait, no, reverse that. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sep 6, 2022 • 52min

Searching for power in stories of harassment

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about harassment, the far right and what is to be done all about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 2, 2022 • 50min

Canada's news crisis

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about how Canada's news ecosystem is incapable of challenging power, and as a result what we learn from the news isn't the whole story. Plus, Elizabeth May gets a two-minute mention. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 26, 2022 • 48min

The Pope, hockey and Canada's foundation of sexualized violence

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about institutionalized sexual violence, from the Papal visit to Hockey Canada. Plus, they talk about the climate crisis and why we need to think through clandestine approaches to getting us ready for several weather.In this episode, Sandy mentions that Trump is speaking at the Capitol this week. She misspoke and meant to say "capital" aka Washington DC. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 19, 2022 • 43min

Freedom of speech for who?

In this episode, Sandy and Nora deconstruct freedom of speech in Canada and argue that we should all be concerned that it's under tremendous attack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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