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Sandy and Nora talk politics

Democracy's Death

Ep. 298

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the state of democracy in Canada, especially as we stare down a US election. Plus, police keep killing people.

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  • 297. The Liberals' hard-right turn on immigration

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  • 295. The truth about uncivil discourse

    46:15||Ep. 295
    In this episode, Sandy and Nora dissect what is behind the push to restore civility to discourse and what incivility should teach us. Plus they talk about more media failures related to tragedies that have happened to Black people.
  • 294. One year of genocide

    50:18||Ep. 294
    In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the view on Gaza one year after October 7, 2024. They discuss the failures of the federal government to do anything and ask: is there any point in continuing with the same tactics we've been doing for the past year?
  • 293. Careening towards nuclear war?

    46:44||Ep. 293
    In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about Israel's invasion of Lebanon, and how incapable/unwilling Canadian media are at challenging Zionist narratives.
  • 292. The war on Lebanon

    42:04||Ep. 292
    In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about Israel's attack on Lebanon and the assault by Canadian instutitutions on our free speech to condemn it.
  • 291. A country full of cowards

    50:46||Ep. 291
    In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about one of the barriers to taking action: a lack of courage. They examine how to find and build courage so that people feel supported enough to take on radical acts. Plus, no more cellphones in school: what problem is this trying to fix?
  • 290. The NDP-Liberal coalition is finally over (and so is your right to protest on campus)

    45:23||Ep. 290
    In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the political ramifications of the NDP ending the supply and confidence deal with the Liberals. Plus, increasing attacks on free speech on campus should worry everyone.