

Sandy and Nora talk politics
Sandy Hudson & Nora Loreto
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Sep 28, 2021 • 50min
Canada's democratic deficit
In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about how Canada's democracy is in crisis and is it time for a new left political party? Plus we deconstruct the media establishment's obsession with The Two Michaels. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 21, 2021 • 48min
Fascism and the status quo
In this episode, Sandy and Nora discuss the winners and losers in #elxn44 -- and what everyone needs to learn about the success of the PP party. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 14, 2021 • 52min
Conspirelection debate-o-thon
In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the legacy of 9/11 in Canada, and how the English-language debates reveal more about the state of Canada's democracy than pundits and politicians will admit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 7, 2021 • 45min
The Case of the Disappearing Provincial Governments
In this episode, Sandy and Nora examine why provincial governments have laid so low during the election period, and why that spells disaster for COVID-19 and other crises Canadians currently face. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 31, 2021 • 47min
Promises, promises, protests
In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about how the election is going -- and how none of the major parties are acting as if we have just surviving a global pandemic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 24, 2021 • 44min
Canada in Afghanistan
In this episode, Sandy and Nora discuss Canada's role in Afghanistan, and the responsibility we have for our actions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 17, 2021 • 54min
All the issues they will miss in #Elxn44
In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the important issues that the current federal election should cover, but near certainly will not. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 20, 2021 • 53min
Can the Left do rhetoric better?
In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the need for left-wingers to identify, engage with and create rhetoric. Plus, Sandy has information about Ontario police destroying documents and we talk about the BCCLA. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 13, 2021 • 48min
Is Canadian intelligence interfering in university research?
In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the federal government's recent decision to vet all scientific research funding as a matter of national intelligence agencies. Plus, they talk about tuition fees in Newfoundland and Labrador and the importance of physical space for activism and organizing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 6, 2021 • 45min
Media silence in the face of catastrophe
In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about how Canadian media ignore catastrophe. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


