Kurtis and Patience banter about the top political stories and events of 2023

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year! On our year end episode, we reflect on the absolute whirlwind that was 2023, and consider what’s next for 2024. From high inflation and interest rates to intensifying global conflicts; from the election of Mayor Olivia Chow to Premier Ford’s Greenbelt scandal and everything in between, we share our thoughts on:&nbsp;<ul><li>the biggest political story of the year;</li><li>the political event that was most beneficial to both Black Canadians, and Canadians at large;</li><li>what we’re most concerned about heading into 2024;</li></ul>… And plenty more. Tap in.--&nbsp;‘NightTime’ provided by Toronto's very own,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/3gGQDn5SeXDMf2k50YxkMj?si=K2eMi_SqRtqSmBWB_CWpAw&amp;nd=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> B.ONLOCATION</a>.&nbsp;Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share.#Cdnpoli #ONPoli #TOPoli #USpoli #Scarborough #PierrePoilievre #JustinTrudeau #JagmeetSingh #DougFord #MaritStiles #BonnieCrombie #JohnTory #OliviaChow #GlobeandMail #TorontoStar #CBCNews #CTVNews #GlobalNews #IpsosCanada #NanosResearch #Tesla

Episode 101 - 2023's Political Recap

Mark is currently one of the top three candidates in a field of 70+ seeking to become Toronto’s 66th mayor.

On this week’s episode, we were proud to welcome Toronto’s 23rd and first Black police chief, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/marksaunders__to/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mark Saunders</a> to the show, as he seeks to lead Toronto as its 66th mayor. At this critical point just over two weeks from election day, Chief Saunders currently ranks as one of the top three candidates for mayor out of a massive list of contenders, some prominent, some not.&nbsp;Whether it’s on housing, safety, security, mental health, gridlock, safe injection sites or a general sense of disorder, this son of Jamaica by way of the UK thinks that status quo politicians have failed Torontonians, but that he has the most sensible plan to make it right. We’ll soon know if Toronto agrees. To learn more about Mark’s mayoral campaign, visit <a href="https://marksaundersfortoronto.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://marksaundersfortoronto.ca/</a>. And remember, election day is June 26th, 2023.--&nbsp;‘NightTime’ provided by Toronto's very own,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/3gGQDn5SeXDMf2k50YxkMj?si=K2eMi_SqRtqSmBWB_CWpAw&amp;nd=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> B.ONLOCATION</a>.&nbsp;Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share.#Cdnpoli #ONPoli #TOPoli #MarkSaunders #DougFord #JustinTrudeau

Episode 100 - Toronto mayoral candidate Mark Saunders joins The Drip

Mitzie is currently one of the top five candidates in a field of 70+ seeking to become Toronto’s 66th mayor.

On this week's episode, it was great to welcome former MPP for Scarborough-Guildwood, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/mppmitziehunter/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Mitzie Hunter</a>, to the pod. She's currently one of the top five candidates in a field of more than 70 who are running to become Toronto’s 66th mayor.This daughter of Jamaica, former Ontario cabinet minister, former CEO of CivicAction and former CAO of Toronto Community Housing says she has the skills and experience Toronto needs now. But will Torontonians feel the same come election day? Scarborough's very own shared how she thinks she’ll close the polling gap with her opponents, and broke down her strategy to fix the 6ix - from her bold plan for affordable housing, to her ambitious plan for transit, to expanding mental health supports to mitigate that crisis, and more effectively addressing the city’s drug crisis, too.&nbsp;To learn more about Mitzie’s mayoral campaign, visit <a href="https://www.mitzieformayor.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">https://www.mitzieformayor.ca/</a>. And remember, election day is June 26th, 2023.--&nbsp;‘NightTime’ provided by Toronto's very own,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/3gGQDn5SeXDMf2k50YxkMj?si=K2eMi_SqRtqSmBWB_CWpAw&amp;nd=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> B.ONLOCATION</a>.&nbsp;Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share.#Cdnpoli #ONPoli #TOPoli #MitzieHunter #DougFord #JustinTrudeau

Episode 99 - Toronto mayoral candidate Mitzie Hunter joins The Drip

CCC makes her case to lead Toronto, the economic engine of Canada

On this week’s episode, friend of The Drip and Toronto mayoral candidate, former MP <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iamcelinacc/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Celina Caesar-Chavannes</a>, returned to the pod to discuss her campaign, revealing why Torontonians may want to give her a look before they go to the polls on June 26th.Celina shared her strategy to tackle the numerous challenges Toronto faces, from housing, to crime and safety, to mental health needs, to deteriorating services--a plan based on an evolved partnership with the federal government.We discussed plenty more, too. Tap <a href="https://www.celinaformayorto.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">HERE</a> to learn more about CCC’s mayoral campaign.--&nbsp;‘NightTime’ provided by Toronto's very own,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/3gGQDn5SeXDMf2k50YxkMj?si=K2eMi_SqRtqSmBWB_CWpAw&amp;nd=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> B.ONLOCATION</a>.&nbsp;Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share.#Cdnpoli #ONPoli #TOPoli #Toronto

Episode 98 - Toronto mayoral candidate Celina Caesar-Chavannes returns to The Drip

Ontario MPs Arielle Kayabaga and Michael Coteau return to the pod to share how Budget 2023 affects Black communities, Canadians as a whole, and plenty more.

On this week’s episode, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/blackliberalnoir/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Liberal Black Caucus</a> reps and friends of The Drip, MPs <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iamaykay/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Arielle Kayabaga</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/michael_coteau/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Michael Coteau</a>, returned to the pod to discuss <a href="https://www.budget.canada.ca/2023/home-accueil-en.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Budget2023</a> and its impacts on Canadians. We also had an honest conversation about the state of politics in Canada, and got some insight into what the federal government could do to commemorate The International Decade for People of African Descent, which officially concludes next year.Tap in.--&nbsp;‘NightTime’ provided by Toronto's very own,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/3gGQDn5SeXDMf2k50YxkMj?si=K2eMi_SqRtqSmBWB_CWpAw&amp;nd=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> B.ONLOCATION</a>.&nbsp;Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share.#Cdnpoli #ONPoli #TOPoli #Nanos #JustinTrudeau #PierrePoilievre #DougFord&nbsp;#Volkswagen

Episode 97 - Federal Liberal Black Caucus reps join The Drip

The King of Bay Street returns to The Drip to discuss his memoir, No Boots When You’re Barefoot, Black North, Toronto’s mayoral race, and more.

On this week’s episode, friend of The Drip, <a href="https://www.instagram.com/kingofbayst/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dr Wes Hall</a>, returned to the pod to discuss his book, <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Bootstraps-When-Youre-Barefoot-plantation/dp/1039002374/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=591396826044&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocphy=9000756&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=11806720549228064033&amp;hvtargid=kwd-1678941380544&amp;hydadcr=25208_9772674&amp;keywords=no+bootstraps+when+you%27re+barefoot&amp;qid=1681000905&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">No Bootstraps When You’re Barefoot</a>.Far more than a rags to riches story, No Bootstraps When You’re Barefoot is a transparent memoir that highlights the absurd hurdles that many Black and racialized people must leap over on a regular basis, arguing that these hardships shouldn’t exist in the first place. He’s refreshingly real about his experiences with poverty, abuse, abandonment and systemic racism, but he also leans on themes of love, his faith in God, resilience and self-confidence to demonstrate that our hardships need not dictate our mindset.An eminent Black leader in Canada’s business sector, Wes also uses the book as a gentle but firm call to action to corporate Canada to match their actions with their rhetoric by seeking untapped, but qualified Black talent, and hiring us in proportional rates to the population.Wes also gave us an update on his work through the <a href="https://blacknorth.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Black North Initiative</a> and CBC's <a href="https://www.cbc.ca/dragonsden/dragons/wes-hall" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Dragon’s Den</a>, plus his thoughts on Toronto’s upcoming mayoral race, and more.Find <a href="https://www.amazon.ca/Bootstraps-When-Youre-Barefoot-plantation/dp/1039002374/ref=sr_1_1?hvadid=591396826044&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvlocphy=9000756&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvqmt=e&amp;hvrand=11806720549228064033&amp;hvtargid=kwd-1678941380544&amp;hydadcr=25208_9772674&amp;keywords=no+bootstraps+when+you%27re+barefoot&amp;qid=1681000905&amp;sr=8-1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">No Bootstraps When You’re Barefoot</a> wherever you buy your books.--&nbsp;Music provided by Toronto's very own,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/3gGQDn5SeXDMf2k50YxkMj?si=K2eMi_SqRtqSmBWB_CWpAw&amp;nd=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> B.ONLOCATION</a>.&nbsp;Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share.#Cdnpoli #ONPoli #TOPoli #Toronto #DragonsDen #TorontoFoundation #Environics

Episode 96 - Wes Hall returns to The Drip

Part 2 of our special with Faith Thompson of TaxAssist

It’s tax season, so we’re using this special episode to break down some of the most important tax changes you should know about as a millennial professional or business owner. The goal is to get you in top shape so you get the benefits you’re entitled to, and so the CRA doesn’t have to chase you down.And to help us do it, we’re joined by Faith Thompson, a 15-year accounting vet as well the Principal and Owner of<a href="https://www.taxassist.ca/accountants/midtown-toronto" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> TaxAssist Accountants Midtown Toronto</a> office.--&nbsp;Special thanks to<a href="https://www.fido.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Fido Mobile</a> for their financial contribution, which enables us to reach more people than ever before.Music provided by Toronto's very own,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/3gGQDn5SeXDMf2k50YxkMj?si=K2eMi_SqRtqSmBWB_CWpAw&amp;nd=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> B.ONLOCATION</a>.&nbsp;Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share.#Cdnpoli #ONPoli #TOPoli #CRA

Episode 95, part 2 - All about taxes with Faith Thompson of TaxAssist Accountants

Get tax tips you can count on

It’s tax season, so we’re using this special episode to break down some of the most important tax changes you should know about as a millennial professional or business owner. The goal is to get you in top shape so you get the benefits you’re entitled to, and so the CRA doesn’t have to chase you down.And to help us do it, we’re joined by <a href="linkedin.com/in/faith-p-thompson-cpa-cma-97a472250/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Faith Thompson</a>, a 15-year accounting vet as well the Principal and Owner of <a href="https://www.taxassist.ca/accountants/midtown-toronto" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">TaxAssist Accountants Midtown Toronto</a> office.--&nbsp;Special thanks to<a href="https://www.fido.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Fido Mobile</a> for their financial contribution, which enables us to reach more people than ever before.Music provided by Toronto's very own,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/3gGQDn5SeXDMf2k50YxkMj?si=K2eMi_SqRtqSmBWB_CWpAw&amp;nd=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> B.ONLOCATION</a>.&nbsp;Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share.#Cdnpoli #ONPoli #TOPoli #CRA

Episode 95, part 1 - All about taxes with Faith Thompson of TaxAssist Accountants

Kurtis and Patience consider the top political stories and events of 2022

From high interest and inflation to Russia's invasion; from the Supply and Confidence agreement to the election of Pierre Poilievre, and a lot more, on this year-end episode, Kurtis and Patience have their usual fun sharing:<ul><li>What they each thought was the biggest political story of 2022;</li><li>Their thoughts on the political event that was most beneficial to Black Canadians, and Canadians at large;</li><li>What they're most concerned about heading into 2023;</li></ul>... And plenty more.Note: The team apologizes for the audio quality at times throughout the episode.--&nbsp;Special thanks to<a href="https://www.fido.ca/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> Fido Mobile</a> for their financial contribution, which enables us to reach more people than ever before.Music provided by Toronto's very own,<a href="https://open.spotify.com/artist/3gGQDn5SeXDMf2k50YxkMj?si=K2eMi_SqRtqSmBWB_CWpAw&amp;nd=1" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> B.ONLOCATION</a>.&nbsp;Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share.#Cdnpoli #ONPoli #TOPoli #USpoli #PierrePoilievre #JustinTrudeau #JagmeetSingh #GlobeandMail #TorontoStar #CBCNews #CTVNews #GlobslNews #IpsosCanada #NanosResearch

Episode 94 - 2022's Political Recap

Your source for Canadian political news and Black issues, broken down on a regular basis.

Politics is power. Join Kurtis and Patience to make sense of it.The‌ ‌Drip‌ ‌caters‌ ‌to‌ ‌the‌ ‌Black ‌‌millennial‌ ‌professional. It ‌informs‌ ‌you‌ ‌about Black political and economic advancement within a North American context,‌ ‌while‌ ‌analyzing the decisions of our political leaders across Canada and beyond.‌ It's the political podcast you never knew you needed.

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