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The Leg': Manitoba Politics with Mark WasyliwEpisode 11 - All about Bill 211, The Local elections Voter eligibility ActThis episode was recorded, edited and mixed by Tom Shoesmith at the Manitoba Legislative Building and in beautiful Fort Garry.Part 1 - All about Bill 211, the Local elections Voter eligibility Act. Could it strengthen our democracy as well as allow Manitobans voices to be heard?Part 2 - An interview with Carolina Meneses Zamora of Immigration Partnership Winnipeg.Part 3 - Update: Bill 211 was brought to a vote in the Leg'... listen to the outcome and Mark's thoughts on the future of this important issue.We'd love to hear from you! Contact Mark...
2025-10-3136 min
The Leg': Manitoba Politics with Mark WasyliwEpisode 10 - Toxicity in the Leg' escalates, Kinew's halfway point scorecard, Bill 48 tramples on Manitobans' rightsThis episode was recorded, edited and mixed by Tom Shoesmith at the Manitoba Legislative Building and in beautiful Fort Garry.Part 1 - As Premier Kinew gaslights, deflects and bullies the Opposition, protestors and the press, the Leg' continues to get more toxic.Part 2 - At the halfway point of the the Kinew government's term, healthcare, shelter, transportation, cost-of-living and other aspects of Manitobans' lives have not improved, and are now arguably worse. Mark examines the promises made and why Kinew can't seem to keep them.Part 3 - Bill 48 - an expansion of the...
2025-10-161h 00
The Leg': Manitoba Politics with Mark WasyliwEpisode 9 - SCS/Point Douglas update, Sio Silica update, Kinew & the press, Fontaine's folly, GlobalTV interviewThis episode was recorded, edited and mixed by Tom Shoesmith at the Manitoba Legislative Building and in beautiful Fort Garry.Part 1 - An update on the proposed safe consumption site: a hard-fought victory for North Point Douglas residents!Part 2 - The proposed Sio Silica mine has been rebranded as an opportunity for indigenous economic reconciliation, yet residents of southeast Manitoba have banded together to protect the area's drinking water.Part 3 - As Premier Kinew continues to try bully and intimidate reporters, his government has made a cozy deal with the Winnipeg Free Press...
2025-09-2647 min
The Leg': Manitoba Politics with Mark WasyliwEpisode 8 - Addictions Crisis, Interview with North Point Douglas residentsPart 1 - Mark takes a close look at the addictions crisis in Manitoba, what the Kinew government is missing in its efforts to mitigate it, and the politics of safe consumption sitesPart 2 - Mark welcomes North Point Douglas residents Karin, Christine and Bill to talk about their frustrations with the location of the proposed safe consumption site (this is not just a NIMBY issue!), how their voices are being ignored by the government, their visit to the Legislative Building and the disappointing treatment they received from Premier Kinew during a subsequent meeting.We'd love...
2025-08-2850 min
The Leg': Manitoba Politics with Mark WasyliwEpisode 7 - Media Politics, Manitoba's Affordability Crisis, Kinew Breaks Promise on Geothermal HomesPart 1 - As the Manitoba government enters an agreement with the Winnipeg Free Press, Mark looks at its effects on journalistic integrity and on our education systemPart 2 - Manitoba's affordability crisis has been exacerbated by the Kinew government's flip-flops on housing, grocery prices, and income tax "bracket creep"Part 3 - Kinew's $32M/year signature environmental plan to convert 5000 homes to geothermal has become another broken promise after 2 years and zero investment. Instead of committing to net-zero emissions by 2050 as promised, Kinew borrowed $340M for his gas tax holiday, leaving Manitoba as one of the...
2025-07-0345 min
The Leg': Manitoba Politics with Mark WasyliwEpisode 6 - Recent bills fail due to partisan politics, Kinew's pipeline flip-flop, International Students, Southwood Encampment updatePart 1 - Hyper-partisan dealing from Manitoba's NDP and PC parties results in bills with unanimous support being shelved, and Bill 47, the Fair Trade in Canada ActPart 2 - Mark responds to the sense of betrayal many progressives are feeling regarding Premier Kinew's major flip-flop on pipelines to ChurchillPart 3 - Mark discusses the state of healthcare and housing for Manitoba's International studentsPart 4 - An update on the Southwood Encampment on D'Arcy Drive- finally... some good news!We'd love to hear from you! Contact Mark on all social media...
2025-06-1937 min
The Great Canadian Talk ShowJune 16 2025- Brian Kaplan Discusses His MPI Driver's Licence NightmareEpisode 28 brings listeners an interview with a driver victimized by a black mark on his driving abstract, even though the cell phone ticket he was issued was withdrawn by the Crown Attorney. We reported on his case in Sunday's edition of The Winnipeg Sun.7.30 Part 2 - Brian Kaplan tells TGCTS how he crossed paths with a radar cop who had a surly attitude.The unmarked speed trap unit was parked on a grass boulevard aside the Disraeli Freeway. North Point Douglas residents, including Kaplan, had already complained about the damage caused by the police cars...
2025-06-1645 min
The Leg': Manitoba Politics with Mark WasyliwEpisode 5 - All About Bail Reform!, Crowns Chris Vanderhoof & Ben Wickstrom, Defense Lawyer Chris GambyPart 1 -Mark examines the Kinew government's bail reform plan and finds it lacking on many levelsPart 2 - Mark's interview with the President of MB Crown Attorneys Association Chris Vanderhoof and prominent frontline bail Crown Ben Wickstrom.Part 3 - Mark speaks with Chris Gamby of the Criminal Defence Lawyers Association of ManitobaWe'd love to hear from you! Contact Mark on all social media channels, or email mark@markwasyliwmla.ca,This episode was recorded and mixed by Tom Shoesmith at the Manitoba Legislative Building and in beautiful Fort Garry.
2025-06-051h 28
The Leg': Manitoba Politics with Mark WasyliwEpisode 4 - Premier gets more mean-spirited in QP, Green Party Leader Janine Gibson Part 2, School Taxes on your Property Tax BillPart 1 -As the PCs finally start questioning the government in QP, Premier Kinew increases his mean-spirited attacks on Opposition members.Part 2 - Part 2 of Mark's interview with Green Party leader Janine Gibson (Listen to Episode 3 for part 1)Part 3 - The Education portion of our property tax bills is a big concern for Manitobans. Mark discusses what it is, what it does, who decides what the rate is, and the rebate madness of past and present.We'd love to hear from you! Contact Mark on all social media channels, or email mark...
2025-05-2250 min
The Leg': Manitoba Politics with Mark WasyliwMBNDP sits out federal election, Anti-climate Kinew, Green Party leader Janine Gibson, Toxicity in the AssemblyPart 1 - Mark looks at the fallout from the MBNDP's lack of support for the federal wing of the party in the 2025 electionPart 2 - The Kinew government's surprising anti-climate policies Part 3 - An interview with MB Green Party leader Janine Gibson - Part 1. (Listen to part 2 in our next episode!)Part 4 - The Manitoba Legislative Assembly has been described as a "toxic playground for broken people". Mark examines recent chaos in the House and how it reinforces this view.We'd love to hear from you! Contact Mark on all social...
2025-05-081h 10
The Leg': Manitoba Politics with Mark WasyliwEpisode 2 - Jorge Requena Ramos, lack of MBNDP support in 2025 Federal Election, Southwood EncampmentPart 1 - Mark welcomes Federal NDP candidate Jorge Requena Ramos for a chat about the upcoming 2025 election.Part 2 - Mark examines the relationship between the branches of the NDP, and how the MBNDP's lack of support for its federal counterpart impacts the 2025 election.Part 3 - The Southwood homeless encampment has caused concerns for Fort Garry residents for many years. Mark examines why the provincial government has been so slow to respond, and what needs to be done for the safety and benefit of the encampment and its neighbours.We'd love to hear from...
2025-04-261h 01
The Leg': Manitoba Politics with Mark WasyliwEpisode 1 - Budget response, Childcare, "BomberGate"Part 1 - Join Mark as he reviews the NDP's recent "issues-management" budget, how it ignores the NDP's own promises and has some glaring omissions. More effective policies that could be implemented are discussed.Part 2 - Mark answers a question from a Fort Garry resident about why there are still no spaces available after the NDP adapted $10/day childcare, and Mark speaks to the current state of childcare in Manitoba.Part 3 - "BomberGate" is examined... What happened and why did Premier Wab Kinew fail to disclose his travel expenses properly?We'd love to hear...
2025-04-2448 min
Beneath the LawCan a lawyer represent a client without being tainted by association?Send us a textGavin Tighe and Stephen tackle the controversial case of a Manitoba NDP MLA and criminal lawyer, Mark Wasyliw, who was expelled from his party due to his law firm’s association with Peter Nygard’s defense. They explore complex issues around the role of criminal defense lawyers, the implications of practicing law while in political office, and the fundamental principles of justice and advocacy. Is the NDP’s decision a matter of political morality, or a threat to the independence of the justice system? Listen Fo...
2024-10-0834 min
The Great Canadian Talk ShowSept 20 2024- Will War With Wasyliw Be Wab’s Waterloo?Episode 22 provides a day-by-day account of the allegations hurled by Wab Kinew and the Manitoba NDP at Mark Wasyliw, the MLA they exiled who has pulled no punches in allegations about Kinew's toxic behavior and backroom micro-management.
Part 1- A preview of the upcoming Sunday column in the
Winnipeg Sun, about the federal by-election result in Elmwood-Transcona this week. You'll hear about a special interview with a key figure in the campaign.
A brief note about a Town Hall on the new City transportation blueprint that had Coun. Brian Mayes seeing red. The session is...
2024-09-2150 min
The Start...When You're Texting In Your SleepTHE FOG! / Stormy in SW MB / Goldeyes lose / Retail theft & break-ins (1:40); Tupperware files for bankruptcy?? / 'Got something to say?': NDP's Singh in heated confrontation with protesters (9:00); We've heard of sleepwalking, how about sleepTEXTING? Brett did it on Monday AND TUESDAY. Weird sleep behaviours (15:50); Premier Wab Kinew on Mark Wasyliw's removal (24:25); Weird sleep behaviours (30:35); RETAIL THEFT IS A PLAGUE - The Pourium on Portage is dealing with its 7th break-in this year, 16 weeks for glass replacement (33:15); Crime feedback / Tupperware feedback (40:45); Winning story on weird sleep behaviours (50:55); Winnipeg's Activate Games opens its first international location... in Dubai! (54:25).
2024-09-181h 09The StartWeasel While You (Don't) WorkEnvironment Canada on Monday's storms & tornado warnings (1:40); Mark Wasyliw gets the boot (6:30); Times you were sneaky to weasel your way out of work (13:05); Weaseling out of work (21:10); Breakfast with the Bombers - Doug Brown (23:55); Equifax: Financial stress continues to rise for businesses across key industries, payments being missed (29:55); Amber Nemeth back from Hollywood! - HayMad & Co got to be in the gift bags at the Emmys (35:45); Winning story on weaseling out of work (42:45); Book: "Everything and Nothing At All" - launch happening Sat Sep 21 7pm McNally Robinson - Jenny Heijun Wills, author, professor at the U of W (46:25).
2024-09-171h 02