Shows
Women of ABpoliYour Province. YOUR Problem.Things get spicy when we talk about the Alberta Premier’s promotion of self-interest and what is going on in New Brunswick. Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean, Kathleen Smith, and Lindsay Amantea even make a little space for Katie O’Byrne, our northernmost progressive. Throw us a rating on Apple so we can show up before the old PoliticalRnD channel, if you would be so kind :) Recorded Friday, June 16, 2023 Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2023-06-2152 min
Women of ABpoliYour Province. YOUR ProblemLindsay Amantea wants pie, and for things to make sense. Kathleen Smith wants people to get out and vote, and Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean just wants a break.But first — we go live on Election night! 7:45PM MST.Watch for a link here tomorrow. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2023-05-2953 min
Women of ABpoliMissed OpportunitiesDeirdre, Kathleen and Lindsay go over the missed opportunities in the Debate that didn’t really deliver. No winner, no loser, disappointment abounds.Also, happy birthday, Janet Brown! Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2023-05-2051 min
Women of ABpoliYour Province. YOUR Problem.Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean and Kathleen Smith get spicy and Lindsay Amantea is the voice of reason as we talk arena madness, membership woes and throes, and whether some of us (Deirdre) can survive living in rural if the NDP form government again. Find us on Apple and Spotify and let us know where else we should be. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2023-04-2954 min
Women of ABpoliYour Province. YOUR problem.Deirdre and Lindsay talk polls from today and yester-elections.”Whispers ‘Bill who'?’” and trolls Lindsay just a little bit more… Find us on Apple Podcasts and SpotifyDMM Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2023-04-1845 min
Women of ABpoliYour Province. YOUR Problem.Lindsay Amantea joins Kathleen Smith and I for nine weeks of 2023 election coverage. Shout out to Andrew for his quick work on the logo — it works for more than just the election period. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2023-04-0847 min
Women of ABpoliA conversation with Dr. Norlaine ThomasDr. Norlaine Thomas has a PhD in marketing and talks about how everything from fonts to colours to words are used to hide mis(and dis)information in political rhetoric.Hosted by Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean and Kathleen Smith Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2022-11-0347 min
Women of ABpoliThe Eve of D-DayAlberta gets a new premier tomorrow and we are both confident, and because of that confidence, extremely lacking in confidence. It makes sense if you're in Alberta. Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean and Kathleen Smith Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2022-10-0633 min
Women of ABpoliA conversation with Dr. Angela GraceDr. Angela Grace joins Kathleen Smith and Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean to talk about partisanship and women in politics. It's going to piss some people off. Enjoy! Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2022-08-261h 06
Women of ABpoliA conversation with Janet BrownAlberta politics commentator and Principal of Janet Brown Opinion Research joins Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean and Kathleen Smith to talk about political participation, UCP leadership race, polling, and more! Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2022-08-1052 min
Women of ABpoliRaging Against The Machines NSFWDeirdre and Kathleen have some thoughts on the UCP leadership race and Alberta politics - this one isn't safe for work or those who get offended by some prolific use of the F-bomb. But I feel better ;) Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2022-08-031h 02
Women of ABpoliFrom the archives: Vantage PointIn case you missed it: this episode with Troy Wason, former president of the Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta, and Vitor Marciano, former Executive Director of the Wildrose Alliance Party and inner political advisor within the Wildrose Party, was recorded in March of 2019. I asked them to tell me what was going on within the respective parties from May 5, 2015 until the merger in 2017. Hosted by Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2022-05-021h 12
Women of ABpoliLoving, Losing, and LivingWe often think of the joys of Christmas but people who have experienced loss still have the same calendars we do, and for some, it's not as easy. This hour is about loving, losing, and living. Many thanks to our guests, founders of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Centre, Aditi Loveridge and Danyelle Kaluski for their time, their stories, and their love. Find out more about PILSC here: https://pilsc.org/Hosted by Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean and Kathleen Smith Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2021-12-2358 min
Women of ABpoliShe Blinded Me With ScienceToday's guests are pulling no punches about Covid. Dr. Gosia Gasperowich, a developmental biologist from the University of Calgary, Shawna Gawreluck, an Edmonton medical laboratory technician, and Dr. Tehseen Ladha, a pediatrician and professor from the University of Alberta let us bask in their knowledge for an episode that flies by - like it's airborne. Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean and Kathleen Smith host. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2021-12-1755 min
Women of ABpoliBigfoot, Buffalo, and Bumbles: The Jason Kenney Poetry ProjectAuthors Dr. Jackie Seidel from the University of Calgary and Dr. Darlene St. Georges from the University of Lethbridge join Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean to talk about their collaboration, released this fall. Visit https://www.jasonkenneypoetryproject.com/ to view, download, or purchase a copy. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2021-12-0248 min
Women of ABpoliHot Boy Summer GirlsDeirdre Mitchell-MacLean and Kathleen Smith welcome Abby Vandenberghe and Stephanie Wolfe from the wildly popular Jason Kenney's Hot Boy Summer musical - it's sold out but they've opened a second run from December 9 to 16 - get your tickets! https://www.grindstonetheatre.ca/jasonkenneyhotboysummer/ Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2021-11-1840 min
Women of ABpoliMoms vs the PandemicMoms vs a pandemic seemed apropos - we're doing our best and we all just want the kids to pick their sh*t up.Sarah Biggs, Liz Buchanan, and Katie O'Byrne join Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean to let off some steam and have a few laughs. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2021-10-141h 04
Women of ABpoliFuck the UCPFuck the UCP. Also, download the track. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFUeGcVDVDQ Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2021-09-2459 min
Women of ABpoliRoarAuthor and Educator Lisa Bush joins Kathleen Smith and Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean to review gender expectations, norms, and how those in power, particularly in the Alberta government today, are exploiting those expectations today. All roads lead to politics, my friend. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2021-07-1642 min
Women of ABpoliLiving the LieDr. Caroline Hodes from the University of Lethbridge and Dr. Crystal Fraser from the University of Alberta join Kathleen Smith and Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean to talk about racism, responsibility, colonialism, and having tough conversations about what it means to be Canadian. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2021-07-0156 min
Women of ABpoliSheDr. Muna Saleh and Dr. Christine Martineau from Concordia University of Edmonton join Kathleen Smith and Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean to talk about teaching, learning, and supporting each other through news cycles. Subscribers to patreon/politicalRnD get early access to uncensored episodes. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2021-06-221h 00
Women of ABpoliShake it offCatherine Griwkowsky from Alberta Today (formerly with SUN and Sherwood Park news, and the Journal) and Sheila Pratt, formerly of Medicine Hat News, Calgary Herald, SUN, and the Edmonton Journal, join Kathleen Smith and Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean to talk about the evolution of print media, the joys of being a girl, social media and so much more. Uncensored episodes available on patreon at politicalrnd. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2021-06-0950 min
Women of ABpoliShots, shots, shots!Dr. Tehseen Ladha and Dr. Leyla Asadi join Kathleen Smith and Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean to talk about reopening, school spread, kids and covid, Stampede, vaccines, and, finally, a little optimism for Alberta. Full episodes available on patreon at politicalrnd. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2021-05-291h 00
Women of ABpoliRise upDr. Lisa Young from the University of Calgary and Lisa Kirbie, CEO of Blackbird Strategies in Ottawa join Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean and Kathleen Smith to talk about feminist perspectives, childcare and how GenX is going to save the world. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2021-04-3050 min
Women of ABpoliA change would do you goodSusan Elliott and Jenn Sanford join Deirdre and Kathleen to talk about being conservative in 2021. What do you do when the party no longer represents you? What do you do when it no longer represents the majority of Canadians? You start a podcast, guest on podcasts, of course :) Early access and uncensored episodes available on patreon at politicalRnD. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2021-04-2254 min
Women of ABpoliA Carbon Price by any Other NameDeirdre and Kathleen are joined by Kristen van de Beizenbos and Dr. Jennifer Winter from the University of Calgary to talk about carbon pricing/tax, the point of emissions pricing, and the Supreme Court of Canada decision re: federal carbon pricing policy. We tried to stay out of the weeds but at the end of the day - it's not a simple policy. For early access to full, unedited episodes, subscribe to our patreon at politicalrnd. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2021-04-1549 min
Women of ABpoliI'm Coming out - Episode 2Dr. Shauna Wilton from University of Alberta Augustana Campus in Camrose and Carla Howatt, former council member for Strathcona County join Kathleen and Deirdre to talk about Dr. Wilton's upcoming paper "Grandma is the Mayor" and women in municipal politics. Extended version (including a Kathleen rant) available for subscribers at patreon.com/politicalrnd Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2021-04-0949 min
Women of ABpoliTalking 'bout a revolutionIt started with a question about conservative bias in universities and blew up from there - what was it really about? Dr. Melanee Thomas from the University of Calgary and Dr. Lise Gotell from the University of Alberta shed some light on the subject. Kathleen Smith admits she's seeing a clearer picture and Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean realizes we're probably never going to get a conservative perspective on these conversations. Subscribers get more: uncensored episodes available on patreon at politicalrnd Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2021-03-251h 00
The Breakdown With Nate PikeThe Breakdown - Episode 3.13 - Deirdre Mitchell-Maclean (Part 2)Deirdre Mitchell-Maclean is the host of one of a very particular podcast on Alberta politics, but the current format is the result of an evolution over several years.
As well, with Deirdre’s experience covering politics as both a journalist and a pundit, as well as someone who not only identified as a centrist but also actively volunteered for the only political party in Alberta that openly described itself as centrist, she is uniquely prepared to offer us a glimpse on what the often vaguely defined space on the political spectrum known as centrism is all about in Alberta as we...
2021-03-191h 14The Breakdown With Nate PikeThe Breakdown - Episode 3.12 - Deirdre Mitchell-MacLeanDeirdre Mitchell-Maclean is the host of one of a very particular podcast on Alberta politics, but the current format is the result of an evolution over several years.
As well, with Deirdre’s experience covering politics as both a journalist and a pundit, as well as someone who not only identified as a centrist but also actively volunteered for the only political party in Alberta that openly described itself as centrist, she is uniquely prepared to offer us a glimpse on what the often vaguely defined space on the political spectrum known as centrism is all about in Alberta as we...
2021-03-1621 min
Women of ABpoliEat my meatloafTonight, we dance. Put your hands together for Stephanie Wolfe and Karen Johnson-Diamond as they take us through the 80's and beyond. Deirdre is outed as not-nerd-enough, Kathleen has a meatloaf wall, Karen is a Neil Diamond super fan and Stephanie wants the mom-jeans. Folks - we do it all. Patrons get extra episodes, early access and unedited shows at patreon / politicalrnd Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2021-03-111h 13
Women of ABpoliI'm coming out - episode oneCouncillors Belinda Crowson (Lethbridge) and Erin Stevenson (Spruce Grove) join Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean and Kathleen Smith to talk about their experiences in municipal government and have some tips for candidates and the rest of us. Early access and additional episodes are available on patreon at politicalrnd. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2021-02-2554 min
Women of ABpoliI'll stand by youDieulita Datus and Sadia Khan join Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean and Kathleen Smith to talk about UBUNTU: Mobilizing Central Alberta, race, showing up and standing beside those who are speaking. Early access and extra episodes available on patreon at politicalrnd. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2021-02-191h 03
Women of ABpoliMutual RespectJanice Makokis and Red Thunder Woman (Michelle Robinson) join Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean and Kathleen Smith to talk about Treaty, separation rhetoric, mutual learning, and mutual respect. Just think. Please.Unedited episodes available on patreon at politicalrnd. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2021-02-0446 min
Women of ABpoliWaiting On The World To ChangeDr. Christine Gibson and Dr. Cynthia Puddu join Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean and Kathleen Smith to talk about the evolution of the conversation around homelessness, mental and physical health - even outside of a pandemic. Something they all have in common is that being able to meet basic needs is an inescapable foundation of social determinants of health. Is Canada doing enough? Could we do enough? Full episodes on patreon at PoliticalRnD early access, no edits. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2021-01-2148 min
Women of ABpoliMan - I Feel Like A WomanIt's almost like everyone was thinking about upcoming elections. Deirdre Mitchell MacLean and Kathleen Smith welcome two former Deputy Premiers, Sarah Hoffman (Alberta NDP), and Diana Whelan (Nova Scotia Liberals) to talk about role models, running, opposing, and governing. Just in time for all those women who might be weighing the pros and cons of entering a municipal race. Do it. Rise Up. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2021-01-1544 min
Women of ABpoliTry To Shut Me Up (happy?) New YearWhen one head is better than seven - It was the longest weekend of 2021 so far and Kathleen Smith (@kikkiplanet) and Deirdre (@Mitchell_AB) are back to entertain and enlighten. We've had enough. We. Are. Rising. UP. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2021-01-0530 min
Women of ABpoliShoutCalgary City Councillor Jyoti Gondek and Rocky Mountain House Town Councillor Michelle Narang join Deirdre and Kathleen to talk about using their voices as individuals, women, representatives, and elected officials as well as the differences and similarities of rural and urban political landscapes. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2020-12-2448 min
Women of ABpoliNo Crying In PoliticsHave things changed since 2012? Donna Kennedy-Glans (PC, Calgary Varsity 2012-2015) and Brandy Payne (NDP, Calgary-Acadia 2015-2019) join Deirdre and Kathleen to talk about the MLA Way, expectations, and Donna opens up about why she sat as an independent under Alison Redford. Uncensored version on patreon - politicalRnD. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2020-12-1649 min
Women of ABpoliDifferent DrumA natural follow up to changing careers seemed to be education and retraining. Angie Nikoleychuk and Bridget Stirling join Kathleen Smith and Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean to talk about pandemic post-secondary and generational inspirations, positive and negative - our mothers, grandmothers, and all the women who help out along the way. Subscribe on patreon for early, and unedited, access. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2020-12-091h 15
Women of ABpoliUnstoppableWomen have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic, but that's not exactly new. We need to be more comfortable asserting our strengths. Calgary business owner Emma May and Edmonton event and festival planning consultant Monique MacDonald join Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean and Kathleen Smith to talk about their journey in entrepreneurship and confidence building. Full episode available early and uncensored on patreon. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2020-12-0347 min
Women of ABpoliStayin' AlivePart Two: Dr. Jillian Ratti and Lorian Hardcastle talk about Kenney's Covid response - or, more accurately, lack thereof. Subscribers can access full uncensored episodes early on patreon at politicalRnD. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2020-12-0147 min
Women of ABpoliSpoonful Of SugarDr. Jillian Ratti and Lorian Hardcastle join Kathleen Smith and myself, Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean to sift through the leaked meeting recordings, Dr. Hinshaw's role, and the dwindling trust in the Alberta government. Patreon subscribers get early access to uncensored recordings. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2020-11-2731 min
Women of ABpoliHolding Out For A HeroWing Li and Janice Fenston join Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean and Kathleen Smith to ponder about Jason Kenney's Covid response announcement. We recorded the night before and Wing gets all the credit for correctly identifying, in Kenney's own words, "bare minimum". Full episode available on patreon for subscribers. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2020-11-2647 min
Women of ABpoliSurvivorsWomen, mothers, sisters, daughters, and business owners... and a pandemic. Stella Sehn and Rhiannon Hoyle join Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean and Kathleen Smith to share their experience, coping mechanisms, and some laughs. Find the full episode on patreon. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2020-11-2442 min
Women of ABpoliIntegrity BluesSusan Wright (Susan on the Soapbox) and Melanee Thomas (University of Calgary political science)join me to talk about Alberta's Auditor General Report, polling, and Alberta exceptionalism. Subscribers can find the full uncensored audio on patreon. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2020-11-1844 min
Women of ABpoliWe BelongWomen of Alberta politics - it's our time to rise up. A new PoliticalRnD series featuring women who are engaging with the politics that affect them, their families, and their future. Today's episode features Kathleen Smith, Katie O'Byrne, Shawna Gawreluck, and your host, Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean talking about the American election, Alberta politics and Canadian federal politics - because we're all affected. Become a patreon to hear the full, unedited, hour plus. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2020-11-1136 min
Women of ABpoliS2-E2: Money Changes EverythingMarie Renaud, MLA for St. Albert, joins Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean to talk about AISH. Marie has challenged herself to live off of $1,685 for the month to try and experience making ends meet on AISH. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2020-10-2725 min
Women of ABpoliS2-E1: Two TribesLaunching Season TWO of PRnD, Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean brings Robbie Kreger-Smith, Mark Taylor, and Scott Harold Payne together where we discuss whether non-UCP supporters can work to ensure a UCP government is "one and done"; whether simplistic messaging is the key or the noose and, well, you decide :) Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2020-10-061h 07
Women of ABpoliEpisode 47: Don't Get Me WrongDrs Trevor Tombe and Blake Shaffer from the University of Calgary join Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean to talk about Alberta's relaunch strategy and the expedited drop in corporate sales tax. Sometimes, you just need more than 280 characters to have a conversation. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2020-07-0849 min
Women of ABpoliEpisode 46: Bizarre Love TriangleAlberta's Fair Deal Panel report was released and what did we learn? Alberta wants to be more like Quebec if we're going to stay in Canada. Dr. Melanee Thomas from the University of Calgary was analyzing data for CBC's Road Ahead series on the recent Fair Deal questions, Doug Griffiths, former Progressive Conservative MLA was on a committee in 2002-03 asking the same questions, and Dr. Herb Emery researched these questions since 1993 (23 years) at the University of Calgary, join Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean to discuss their thoughts. Three experiences, three perspectives, one great conversation. Get full access to Women of...
2020-06-301h 20
Women of ABpoliEpisode 45: We Don't Need Another (keyboard) HeroMark Taylor and Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean look at slacktivism - social media has its fair share of keyboard warriors but who's actually doing the work? Who is getting results, and how? Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2020-06-2350 min
Women of ABpoliDont Stop Me NowMark Taylor and Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean are making up for a week - who is Angela Pitt targeting with the autonomous Alberta posts? Is Kenney trying to run Canada from Edmonton? Is Doug Ford taking his marching orders from Kenney? Why does Canada approve drugs more slowly than the U.S.? All this... and more... Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2020-06-1157 min
Women of ABpoliEpisode 43: Money for NothingMark and Deirdre discuss federal wage subsidies for business and non-profits being accessed by political parties and reminisce about the per vote subsidy of not long ago. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2020-05-281h 02
Women of ABpoliEpisode 42: WIPA! (Whip it good)With the reappearance of the Wildrose and the hefty number of former Wildrose MLAs who are not in the leader's circle, how likely is it a third party could enter the legislature via floor crossings? Mark and Deirdre take a walk in la la land in this unfounded and completely speculative episode. (Referenced episode: the one Deirdre forgot to name - 2020 Mark and Max final). Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2020-05-2259 min
Women of ABpoliCult Of PersonalityIf the leader's brand is stronger than the party's, what happens after they leave? Mark and Deirdre ponder the future of both the parties of Harper and May, Kenney's UCP, and way back in the days when red tories weren't forced to vote liberal. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2020-05-211h 00
Women of ABpoliEpisode 40: No money, mo problemsMark and Deirdre do a little sleuthing to find out who is easing COVID restrictions - from Germany to New Zealand, Canada to the U.S. - some look great and others look a mess. Bonus feature: how the CFL could still make a play this year... Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2020-05-1437 min
Women of ABpoliEpisode 39: They brought the law (and not just one)Emma May and Roger Baker join Deirdre to talk about the politics - and law - of bans. "We're all law-abiding citizens - until we're not," Emma. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2020-05-1249 min
Women of ABpoliEpisode 38: It's the end of political careers as we know it (and I feel fine)Mark and Deirdre take a look at whether crises are good or bad for re-election; the U.S. and Saskatchewan head to the polls this fall, will it be an opportune time to force a federal election next spring? What about BC? And when did Doug Ford find his leadership legs? Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2020-05-0749 min
Women of ABpoliEpisode 37: Under PressureEd Whittingham joins Deirdre and Mark to talk about the future of oil and gas post-Covid. Will we see more government money in Canadian energy? Some of us aren't sure there are many other options for the industry right now. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2020-05-0539 min
Women of ABpoliEpisode 36: Every rose has its thornRobbie and Deirdre welcome the Wildrose back into the Alberta politi-sphere and take a look at how the current, and future, economic/health/social landscape might affect the election chances of a libertarian/separatist movement in the province. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2020-04-3034 min
Women of ABpoliEpisode 35: Don't go away mad (just go away)Mark and Deirdre over-simplify the first year of 26 cabinet ministers in the Alberta government - some should stay, some should get promoted and others should just go away (poo emoji). Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2020-04-291h 42
Women of ABpoli2020 04 17 Max And Mark FinalMax Fawcett, former Oil Sands Magazine editor, climate change office communications staffer, and pundit joins Mark Taylor and Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean to talk about the future of political parties in Alberta. It's kind of inside baseball without throwing your colleagues under the bus - weird, I know. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2020-04-2359 min
Women of ABpoliEpisode 33: The boys are back in townThe UCP's anniversary episode with Robbie Kreger-Smith and Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2020-04-2151 min
Women of ABpoliEpisode 32: Failing Our GrandparentsWe had to have this conversation. It's unpleasant, it's not humourous, but it's important. Mark Taylor and Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2020-04-1648 min
Women of ABpoliDon't stop thinkin' about tomorrowIt's not too soon to start talking about an economic recovery because it will happen - eventually.Professors Trevor Tombe and Blake Shaffer join Deirdre to talk about the economics of recovery, future planning and trying not to step on the toes of other sciences. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2020-04-1544 min
Women of ABpoliEp30 - You're So Vain, You Probably Think This Podcast is About YouEp30 - You're So Vain, You Probably Think This Podcast is About You by Robbie KS & Deirdre MacLean Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2020-04-0930 min
Women of ABpoliEpisode 29: Perfect ImperfectionMark Taylor and Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean discuss messaging, media, and how the perfect imperfection of learning through a pandemic is fodder for click bait. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2020-04-0858 min
Women of ABpoliEpisode 28: If it ain't broke, you can spend $1.5 billionThe next episode in our isolation series, Mark Taylor and Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean parse out the $1.5 billion dollar investment in TC Energy's pipeline and cross their fingers that the U.S. courts are ready to give approvals. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2020-04-0751 min
Women of ABpoliIf it ain't broke, you can spend $1.5 billionThe next episode in our isolation series, Mark Taylor and Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean parse out the $1.5 billion dollar investment in TC Energy's pipeline and cross their fingers that the U.S. courts are ready to give approvals. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2020-04-0751 min
Women of ABpoli27: Missing you - empathy and accountability in politicsMark Taylor and Deirdre ponder whether certain decisions being made stem from a lack of empathy or accountability (or both). Good times. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2020-04-0649 min
Women of ABpoliEpisode 27: Missing you - empathy and accountabilityIsolation series: Mark Taylor and Deirdre ponder whether it is a lack of accountability or empathy (or both) in some political decisions these days. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2020-04-0649 min
Women of ABpoli26: Ryan Reynolds ResurgenceMark Taylor joins Deirdre for the start of the isolation series - there's still lots of politics to talk about - maybe more than usual - and who isn't talking about Ryan Reynolds? We could all use more RR. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2020-04-0635 min
Women of ABpoliEpisode 26 Ryan Reynolds Resurgence (and politics)Mark Taylor joins the Political RnD podcast while Robbie vacations in his basement. Is everyone talking about Ryan Reynolds? Well we should be. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2020-04-0635 min
Women of ABpoliEpisode 25: Two excited guys, a girl, and a podcastUBC Vancouver School of Economics professor Kevin Milligan and legendary Alberta podcaster Stephen Cart (who's done other things) talk federal policy for income assistance during COVID-19 Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2020-04-0436 min
Women of ABpoli25: Two Excited Guys, A Girl, And a PodcastProfessor of Economics Kevin Milligan and legendary Alberta podcaster (who's done other things too) Stephen Carter discuss federal programs available through the Canadian government during the COVID pandemic Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2020-04-0436 min
Women of ABpoliEp24 - Good Thing Been Gone So LongWe are BAAAACK!!! We talk about the UCP winning their appeal of the Federal Carbon Tax in the Alberta Court of Appeals, and the decision of Teck to withdraw their approval of the Frontier Oilsands mine. And why did someone call the police on Deirdre? Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2020-02-2637 min
Women of ABpoliEp23 - The Hangover is RealGet full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2019-11-2252 min
Women of ABpoliEp22 - Electile DysfunctionNo, we didn't die, it just felt that way with this election campaign. We're back again with our highlights, lowlights, and a prediction of the outcomes and tricks and treats we can expect from the election today. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2019-10-2135 min
Women of ABpoliEp21 - (Bill) 21 May be Legal... But it's a GambleDeirdre and Robbie are joined by lawyers Ishat Reza and Humera Jabir to discuss Quebec's Bill 21 - the so-called "religious symbols" bill that restricts the wearing of religious symbols in Quebec's public sector. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2019-09-0951 min
Women of ABpoliEp20 - Burn it to the GroundA cabal of stale, pale, and male journalists share their thoughts on politics in Canada. Some hits, some miss, all entertaining. We look at the collection of five op-eds from the last week of August. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2019-09-0433 min
Women of ABpoliEp19 - You've Got It... The Right StuffThe UCP Government has been using "expert" panels galore to inform some of its more contentious policy decisions. We dig into the details of why. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2019-09-0443 min
Women of ABpoliEp18 - Born This WayRobbie & Deirdre discuss the topic of conversion therapy which has been making news at all three levels of government recently. We discuss what the practice is, how it affects people, where it is being practiced, and why it's newsworthy, as well as responses by the federal, provincial, and municipal governments. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2019-08-2650 min
Women of ABpoliEp17 - Karma ChameleonRobbie & Deirdre go head to head on the Federal Ethics Commissioner's report on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's violation of the Conflict of Interest Act and look at whether he got it right, how PMJT could have escaped more unscathed, and what this means for the election. We also touch on partisan accountability and Charles Adler. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2019-08-161h 15
Women of ABpoliEp15- Law & DisorderGet full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2019-07-2026 min
Women of ABpoliEp14- No Home ImprovementJason Kenney promised to raise the level of decorum in the Legislature. So why are MLAs wearing earplugs during debates? He also promised to renew investor confidence, but we've seen him tear up numerous contracts, and cause a world-leading AI company to withhold investment in Calgary's downtown core. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2019-07-1030 min
Women of ABpoliEp13- Everybody Loves MediaWe discuss the role of traditional and new media in political discourse and why there may be an erosion of trust with mainstream media. We talk about two significant retractions from Global News and a massive lapse in truth from Calgary Herald columnist Rick Bell. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2019-07-0945 min
Women of ABpoliEp11.4- Midday OilWe discuss the re-re-approval of the TMX Pipeline and who wins and who loses with a look at the outcome from the perspective of environmentalists, the BC NDP, Prime Minister Trudeau, Alberta, Indigenous objectors, and the BC Green Party. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2019-07-0539 min
Women of ABpoliEp11.3- My Chemical or Organic RomanceWe discuss the proposal(s) for a national pharmacare plan, and Robbie makes a suggestion on how the Liberals could sell the pricey cost of implementation to the business crowd. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2019-07-0520 min
Women of ABpoliEp11.2- Men Without StrawsWe discuss the announcement by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of a single-use plastics ban and his response to a question as to what his family was doing to reduce their usage and the outlandish responses that followed. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2019-06-2815 min
Women of ABpoliEp12 - Dirty Little Secret Identity - Neil Before Zod Interview(Full Length) - We interview Twitter personality Neil Before Zod after he was doxxed by a Canadian publication for his online advocacy that some have described as a toxic sewer pipe and talk about his decision to disclose his identity, how he started his punditry, and why he started out anonymously. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2019-06-2746 min
Women of ABpoliEp11.1 - Rage Against Elections CanadaDeirdre & Robbie discuss the CPC campaign to discredit Elections Canada and what may be motivating their activities beyond a genuine concern for electoral integrity. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2019-06-2724 min
Women of ABpoliEp10.3 - As The Legislature Spins Us Right RoundDeirdre & Robbie discuss some of the Bills brought forth in the recent week in the Alberta Legislature, talk about the Minister of Whatever, Jason Kenney's promise to bring back 55,000 jobs, and more! Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2019-06-1929 min
Women of ABpoliEp10.2 - If I Had 2 Billion DollarsRobbie and Deirdre examine the lost revenue since the UCP took power in Alberta, and talk about the evolution of conservatism and fiscal responsibility in Alberta. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2019-06-1818 min
Women of ABpoliEp10.1 - War, What is It Good For?Deirdre & Robbie discuss Alberta's Energy War Room and what it's expecting to accomplish and what it needs to do to succeed. Spoiler alert: It's more about starting wars than finishing them. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2019-06-1722 min
Women of ABpoliEp9 - Federal Politics PrimerRobbie has opinions about federal politics and he's not shy about sharing them in this podcast. Who has a God complex, which leader is a lame duck sitting, and who does he think will be the next Prime Minister of Canada? Listen in to find out all this and whether or not Deirdre's grass gets mowed. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2019-06-071h 01
Women of ABpoli8: Ep8 - Alberta's Throne Speech & Bills, Bills, BillsDeirdre & Robbie discuss the first week of sitting of the new Legislature, including the Speech from the Throne, compare it to previous Throne Speeches from the NDP and the Peter Lougheed PCs, and talk about the first 3 government bills Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2019-05-3158 min
Women of ABpoli6: Ep6 - Cabinet Picks & Ontario TripsEp 6 - Cabinet Picks & Ontario Trips by Robbie KS & Deirdre MacLean Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2019-05-0957 min
Women of ABpoli2: Ep2 - Kamikaze? Kenneykaze? KamiKenney?Political RnD Podcast Ep2 - Kamikaze? Kenneykaze? KamiKenney? by Robbie KS & Deirdre MacLean Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2019-03-1858 min
Women of ABpoli1: Ep1 - Intro & Pre-Election Rumours and RumblesRobbie & Deirdre introduce themselves, talk about the podcast and what to expect from it, and examine current events and rumours in Alberta politics for the week ending March 17th, 2019. Get full access to Women of ABpoli at womenofabpoli.substack.com/subscribe
2019-03-151h 12