Sandy and Nora talk politics

In this episode, Sandy and Nora explain why many on the left have been critical of the recent decision to place several new groups on Canada's terrorist list, including the Proud Boys. The episode starts with a round-up of news we are watching this week.Episode transcriptThe post Episode 137 – Canada's terrorist list is a mistake appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about COVID news: from new viral strains to new travel restrictions, why does Canada seem to be perpetually aiming to do the absolute least?The post Episode 136 – Even more COVID appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the Governor General, COVID naming workplaces with outbreaks. And, Sandy and Nora offer a master class in how to take over your local student union.The post Episode 135 – How to take over your student union appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about CBC Winnipeg, rabble, Black writers being ignored for wanting to write about the far right, Passage's media relations list and how white supremacy is maintained inside Canadian newsrooms.The post Episode 134 – Canadian Media Whites Again appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about everything we still don't know about the racist insurrection in Washington DC. They ask why are the details so sketchy, and why are journalists pretending it's over? Also: nationalize telecoms and the internet now.Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/Mu8HQZUEThe post Episode 133 – an American coup in DC? appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora look back at 2020 and try to say so-long to 2020 with a bit of optimism and lots of anger.The post Episode 132 – Finding optimism at the end of 2020 appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about: organizing within unions, (not) going into journalism, making arts agencies more radical (and less close to power!) and how progressives can resist transphobia.The post Episode 131 – PART TWO of Sandy and Nora Audience Appreciation Night appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is Part 1 of Audience Appreciation Night – Sandy and Nora take questions and comments from listeners and talk about policing, education, organizing and pacing yourself for the long haul of radical action.The post Episode 130 – free tuition, UOttawa sucks and organizing the Christians appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join us on Sunday, Nov. 29 at 8:00 EST, 5:00 PST for a live video chat as we celebrate the almost end of 2020.Get your ticket! The event link will be emailed to all ticket holders on Sunday afternoon.Tickets are available here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/sandy-and-nora-listener-appreciation-night-tickets-130749805187The post You're invited! Sandy and Nora Listener Appreciation Night appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora cover a lot of ground: from media to unions, from COVID-19 to how Sandy and Nora come up with show topics to how their relationship has changed over the years (including: do they ever fight?!)This episode was recorded as part of the Vancouver Podcast Festival.The post Episode 129 – Sandy and Nora Live at the Vancouver Podcast Festival appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.