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Sandy and Nora talk politicsSandy and Nora Live in St. John'sIn this episode, Sandy and Nora discuss rising fascism and how to fight it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2025-06-1038 minSandy and Nora talk politicsSandy and Nora live at OPSEUSandy and Nora live in Toronto at the Young Workers' convention in October, organized by OPSEU's Young Workers' Committee Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-01-0949 minSandy and Nora talk politicsSandy and Nora Live in WinnipegIn this episode Sandy and Nora talk about the increasing repression that left-wing activists are facing, and what will happen when Pierre Poilievre inevitably becomes PM. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-11-2839 minSandy and Nora talk politicsSandy and Nora live at the Revue CinemaSandy and Nora were live in Toronto on Oct. 14. They talk about condemnations, action and why statements take up so much space. Plus an engaging Q&A with the audience. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-10-171h 29Sandy and Nora talk politicsSN on Vacation - Nora x Colleen CardinalSandy and Nora are on vacation so please enjoy this conversation between Nora and Colleen Cardinal. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-05-1642 minSandy and Nora talk politicsSandy and Nora Live in MontrealListen to Sandy and Nora LIVE in Montreal, recorded on October 20 in front of a jam-packed audience. They talk about individualism and isolation, and how it's destroying social cohesion. Part one features Sandy and Nora's conversation. Part two will feature the Q&A. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-10-2541 minSandy and Nora talk politicsSandy and Nora on vacation: Feminim and social movement organizingWith Sandy and Nora on a short break, take a listen to Episode 5 from Nora's podcast Take Back the Fight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-05-2439 minSandy and Nora talk politicsSandy and Nora on Vacation: digital and ad hoc organizingIn this episode, Nora examines celebrity feminism: its limits, its advantages and why it takes more than just one person to make any change. This will be the last in the holiday season. Listen to the whole series here: https://fernwoodpublishing.ca/podcast/take-back-the-fight Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-01-1239 minSandy and Nora talk politicsSandy and Nora on Holiday - feminism and digital activismWith Sandy and Nora off for a few more weeks, here is Nora's podcast episode on feminism and digital organization: what are the limits of hashtag feminism? And why does it seem like we're trying so hard online but nothing is working? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2022-01-0539 minSandy and Nora talk politicsSandy and Nora on vacation - NeoliberalismSandy and Nora are on vacation! Check out Episode 3 - Neoliberalism of Nora's podcast Take Back the Fight. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-12-2842 minSandy and Nora talk politicsSandy and Nora on Holiday: History of feminist struggle in CanadaNora is taking over the airwaves! This is episode 2 of her podcast Take Back the Fight. https://harbingermedianetwork.com/show/take-back-the-fight/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2021-12-2145 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 135 – How to take over your student unionIn 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.2021-01-2651 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 134 – Canadian Media Whites AgainIn 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.2021-01-1949 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 133 – an American coup in DC?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.2021-01-1251 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 132 – Finding optimism at the end of 2020In 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.2020-12-2246 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 131 – PART TWO of Sandy and Nora Audience Appreciation NightIn 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.2020-12-081h 11
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 130 – free tuition, UOttawa sucks and organizing the ChristiansThis 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.2020-12-0158 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsYou’re invited! Sandy and Nora Listener Appreciation NightJoin 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.2020-11-2701 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 129 – Sandy and Nora Live at the Vancouver Podcast FestivalIn 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.2020-11-241h 04
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 128 – doing nothing about COVID workplace outbreaksIn this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about how COVID outbreaks are still most common in workplaces, and yet, no politician has a plan to address workplace health and safety, which will exacerbate the pandemic and make things even worse.The post Episode 128 – doing nothing about COVID workplace outbreaks appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-11-1746 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 127 – Decoding the US electionIn this episode, Sandy and Nora look at the US election results: what they mean and, importantly, what they mean for leftist organizing and for Canadians. Lots of other updates in the episode too!The post Episode 127 – Decoding the US election appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-11-1046 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 126 – is it ignorance or is it malice? It’s malice.In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about how the pandemic has not harmed people equally, and how discussions about the racialized impact are being erased from mainstream media's coverage.The post Episode 126 – is it ignorance or is it malice? It's malice. appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-11-0349 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 125 – Thinking bigIn this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the need for conversations about big thinking. How can we use the pandemic to build new projects, new economies and new ways of organizing ourselves?Correction — Nora forgot Saskatchewan at a certain point in the episode. When you catch it, you can tell yourself you won.The post Episode 125 – Thinking big appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-10-2747 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 124 – white rage in Nova Scotia: terrorism or genocide?In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about why taking action in support of Mi'kmaq fishers, and Indigenous struggles everywhere, is so critical. They also talk about seniority in the labour movement, and how eliminating seniority isn't going to fix systemic racism in the workplace.Contest is closed but you can buy merch here still: https://twitter.com/amybeatrice/status/1317161330260979713Nora's book launch RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/billets-noras-55-hour-book-launch-open-house-pandemic-nightmare-edition-125505517381RESOURCES:Donations: https://t.co/qp5x3vOqcb?amp=1Twitter thread of ideas: https://twitter.com/TheAgentNDN/status/1317325273730371584...2020-10-2047 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 123 – difficulty sleepingIn this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the Vice-Presidential debates, Ottawa Police thinking that they are soldiers in a war zone and what happens to Canada if the US is plunged into civil war? Thoughts that keep us up at night.The post Episode 123 – difficulty sleeping appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-10-1348 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 121 – surfing the second wave. Of anxiety.In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the second wave — how it's being talked about, how it's not being covered, and how we need to reject individualist narratives about what will save us. We also talk about the tragic death of Joyce Echaquon in Joliette, and how medical racism needs to be combated by government, unions and popular movements.Video of Seth Cardinal Dodginghorse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h47zK6b6B0YIn this episode, Nora mispronounces Atikamekw. It's Ah-tee-ka-mik. Nora apologizes for this.In this episode for the am...2020-10-0642 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 120 – throned speechIn this episode, Sandy and Nora decode the Liberal throne speech and — surprise — discover that it's mostly hot air!They also talk about Breonna Taylor and what the decision to not investigate further means.The post Episode 120 – throned speech appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-09-2951 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 119 – is white supremacy intensifying?From saddling Black entrepreneurs with debt and calling it progress, to white settler fishers in Nova Scotia threatening Mi'kmaq fishers asserting their constitutionally-protected rights, to a white supremacist committing random murder in Toronto, Sandy and Nora ask: is white supremacy intensifying? It's always bad but it seems like its … particularly bad right now?The post Episode 119 – is white supremacy intensifying? appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-09-2246 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 118 – pulling the forest fire alarmIn this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the inexplicable inaction from everyone with power to take the climate crisis seriously. It is an episode of rage and some jokes. But mostly rage.The post Episode 118 – pulling the forest fire alarm appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-09-1547 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 117 – white supremacy and racial fraudsIn this episode, Sandy and Nora explore the phenomenon of white people claiming non-white identity: as a pursuit of power, as a colonial act and as it manipulates the politics of identity to maintain white supremacy.The post Episode 117 – white supremacy and racial frauds appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-09-0846 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 116 – do not wait for things to get worseIt has been a week. In this episode, Sandy and Nora walk through the month of news that happened this week and explain how, and why, there is urgency right now to take radical action.The post Episode 116 – do not wait for things to get worse appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-09-0143 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 115 – Liberals having a proroguing good timeIn this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about Bill Morneau's resignation, Chrystia Freeland being a woman and how Justin Trudeau really hopes that Canadians will not pay close enough attention. Episode transcripted (unedited): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1z0-6Qj0mXnGofTLZGQhMnRV643_8fPOrtj8o5TvmVOk/edit?usp=sharingThe post Episode 115 – Liberals having a proroguing good time appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-08-2543 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 114 – being radical is reasonableIn this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about how the idea of reasonableness is weaponized against radical, leftwing ideas. We need to resist this and expose how the radical ways in which to transform society are actually the reasonable option.In this episode, Sandy accidentally said Bernie when she meant Biden. See if you can find where! Transcript available here (unedited): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1JnO5p52SUTWbr0faNFG5CBDHgWGHh4ZDSnNIOUlVbTk/edit?usp=sharingThe post Episode 114 – being radical is reasonable appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics....2020-08-1847 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 113 – where is the institutional left?In this episode, Sandy and Nora warn that if the left in Canada – not-for-profits, labour unions and the NDP – don't get involved in the radical, grassroots movements that are emerging, they may be relegated to the dustbin of history.The post Episode 113 – where is the institutional left? appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-08-1143 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 112 – How do we know what we know?In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about how changing the way you think about the world can help you make better political predictions. By understanding how power operates, we can anticipate how power will react, and pivot our demands accordingly.The post Episode 112 – How do we know what we know? appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-08-0448 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 111 – the end of Canada’s old stock media?In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about how COVID-19 may land a death blow against Canada's mainstream media.The post Episode 111 – the end of Canada's old stock media? appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-2849 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 110 – painted statues and union apologiesThis past week, Sandy and Nora have both found themselves in different crises — we talk about civil disobedience, police PR and what happens when a labour leader makes a mistake.The post Episode 110 – painted statues and union apologies appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-2148 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 109 – Liberal FiberalIn this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the Liberal tendency to work through other organizations, lik, WE to build support and consensus for the Liberal brand. Plus – Quebec's new Me Too movement and that Harper's fReE sPeEcH letter.Note: Nora misspoke and said Bob Rae had been appointed the ambassador for the US. He's been appointed the ambassador to the UN.The post Episode 109 – Liberal Fiberal appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-1446 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 108 – we have already wonIn this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about how we measure victories, and how changing society's norms and values is the first step before legislative and legal changes are possible. Blowing open the Overton window.The post Episode 108 – we have already won appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-0751 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 107 – Liberals and WE are BFFsIn this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about yet another Liberal scheme! And, Sandy reminisces about the famous 2016 BLM action that blocked the Toronto Pride Parade.The post Episode 107 – Liberals and WE are BFFs appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-07-0148 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 106 – ok, so what now?In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about how to seize this moment and make sure that our political demands are met. COVID-19 has changed Canada's status quo, and already politicians are resisting calls for widespread change.Unedited transcript can be found here.The post Episode 106 – ok, so what now? appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-06-2348 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 105 – if white is a verb, Canadian media keeps whitingIn this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about Canadian media, and how white supremacy is embedded throughout, making life hell for racialized journalists and diminishing the quality and accuracy of the news.Click here for the unedited transcript.The post Episode 105 – if white is a verb, Canadian media keeps whiting appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-06-1655 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 104 – no police? No problem.In this episode, Sandy and Nora respond to some of the questions that listeners asked about defunding the police. We also talk about the role that power and white supremacy play in policing and we celebrate hitting Number Ten on Canada's news podcast charts.The post Episode 104 – no police? No problem. appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-06-0950 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 103 – abolish the policeIn this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about how society could abolish the police and create new services that would keep more people safe and offer more services to people who need them. Also, Sandy explains a conversation with a CBC producer.Full transcript can be found here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1T9MH4OsPoa1c1DxcdHxS9Yq0gEWWEuxQsS4N4NttZBs/edit?usp=sharing The post Episode 103 – abolish the police appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-06-0250 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 102 – a she-cession? Really?In this episode, Sandy and Nora explore the narrative that has emerged about how the COVID-19 pandemic has hurt women in particular. They argue that recessions always hurt women and that framing this one as being somehow unique erases the racial and classed dynamic of who is most injured.The post Episode 102 – a she-cession? Really? appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-2643 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 101 – will politicians let COVID-19 kill the arts?In this episode, Sandy and Nora ask why artists have been forgotten in the pandemic response, and argue that we need to give them money to survive and practice their art, with no strings attached.To use the discount code mentioned in the show to order Nora's book, go here: https://fernwoodpublishing.ca/books Cover image is from here: https://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/how-street-artists-around-world-are-reacting-to-life-with-covid-19-180974712/ The post Episode 101 – will politicians let COVID-19 kill the arts? appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acas...2020-05-1947 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 100 – Universal income? Basic.In this episode Sandy and Nora celebrate 100 by going back to a debate that has surfaced in the past few weeks: universal basic income. They argue that a UBI, in absence of a strong social support system, would be a mistake.The post Episode 100 – Universal income? Basic. appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-1246 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 99 – The economy is code for white supremacyAs politicians and some activists demand that the economy be opened, Sandy and Nora examine how opening the economy is upholding whiteness and reinforcing white supremacy.The post Episode 99 – The economy is code for white supremacy appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-05-0548 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 98 – policing in the fog of covid-19In this episode, Sandy and Nora examine how police power seems to be growing unchecked while we all ride out the pandemic.The post Episode 98 – policing in the fog of covid-19 appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-04-2843 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 97 – Education in the time of coronavirusIn this episode, Sandy and Nora argue that the pandemic has exposed how higher education's obsession with money has damaged its capacity to work in the public interest. Education under coronavirus: what should it look like?The post Episode 97 – Education in the time of coronavirus appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-04-2150 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 96 – Deaths in long-term care, death by policeSandy and Nora talk about the harrowing stats coming from long-term care, and how police have not stopped killing people, even though we're all locked down.Correction: in this episode, Nora confused Stratford, Ontario with Woodstock, Ontario. This has been something she has been doing since she was like 5. Elizabeth Wetlauffer's murders did not take place in Stratford.The post Episode 96 – Deaths in long-term care, death by police appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-04-1450 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 95 – Trudeau’s coronavirus schemesIn this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about all the ways in which Justin Trudeau and the federal Liberals have avoided the easiest way to help all Canadians and instead, chosen programs that are more bureaucratic, cumbersome and that will leave so many people behind.Note: since this was recorded on Sunday, April 5, the Liberals have announced that they intend to expand the CERB, with more details coming later on.The post Episode 95 – Trudeau's coronavirus schemes appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-04-0750 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 94 – resistance in the age of pandemicIn this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about what resistance might look like with everyone locked down. How do we disrupt the status quo when we're living through an incredible moment of disruption? We talk through the options that we still have.Read the show transcript here: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1TTjedwtUWfgiy4O6YTV0fBh543l3RO7udPsK-MoQ38I/edit?usp=sharingThe post Episode 94 – resistance in the age of pandemic appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-03-3146 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 93 – fighting despair in quarantineIn this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about our new normal, and what politicians must do to start helping Canadians weather the storm.The post Episode 93 – fighting despair in quarantine appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-03-2446 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 92 – COVID-19 and the crisis of neoliberalismIn this episode, Sandy and Nora grapple with the calm before the storm and try to explain why different generations of people are reacting differently to the COVID-19 pandemic.The post Episode 92 – COVID-19 and the crisis of neoliberalism appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-03-1749 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 91 – the coronavirusIn this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about how we can protect ourselves, and others from the coronavirus. This means demanding stronger healthcare, Pharmacare and focusing on communities who are most at risk.The post Episode 91 – the coronavirus appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-03-1044 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 90 – are partisan politics anti-democratic?In this episode, Sandy and Nora debate whether or not partisan politics are anti-democratic. Sandy says no, Nora says yes. Will they reach a conclusion?The post Episode 90 – are partisan politics anti-democratic? appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-03-0343 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 89 – fight attacks on educationIn this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the importance of fighting attacks against education. They also talk about how Justin Trudeau has failed in dealing with Wet'suwet'en and solidarity actions.The post Episode 89 – fight attacks on education appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-02-2648 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 88 – hope and joy in our movementsIn this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the importance of hope and joy. How do we find hope when it feels like nothing we do can change the status quo.The post Episode 88 – hope and joy in our movements appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-02-1844 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 87 – Solidarity with Wet’suwet’enIn this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the important work of Land Defenders, both at Wet'suwet'en and across Canada. From Indigenous sovereignty to fighting against climate change and massive profits, we encourage everyone to get involved in this struggle.Photo from https://unistoten.campTranscript available here (feel free to help us edit it!): https://docs.google.com/document/d/1jL-PzjJ0TCfzQQgpQrDdQExFczNQww0cfQWWhLH1rwE/editThe post Episode 87 – Solidarity with Wet'suwet'en appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-02-0442 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 86 – a. c. a. b.In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about police and the various shenanigans they're up to across Canada. We also talk briefly about the commemoration of the Islamophobic attack of January 29 2017 and Ryerson University's attempt to shut down the Ryerson Students' Union.Shout-out to Unifor workers who have put their bodies on the picket line this week and who felt the force of Regina police, a group we forgot to mention in our round-up.The post Episode 86 – a. c. a. b. appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...2020-01-2845 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 85 – The pull of the US Empire on CanadaFrom climate change policy to Iran, 2020 has shown already that Canada is incapable of making its own decisions. In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the need for social movements to re-imagine Canadian sovereignty and untie ourselves from the United States.The post Episode 85 – The pull of the US Empire on Canada appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-01-2143 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 84 – 2019 has sucked. Let’s make media in 2020Sandy and Nora sign off for 2019 with a look-back at the year and how, as media continues to crumble, average people need to find ways to make their own media and tell their own stories.We are taking December off! We will be back with a new season starting in January 2020!The post Episode 84 – 2019 has sucked. Let's make media in 2020 appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-11-2642 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 83 – hockey, whiteness and Canadian identityHockey is Canada and Canada is Hockey. This adage is seemingly lodged in the brains of a few too many people in Canada, making an adult discussion about misogyny and racism in sport an almost impossible discussion. Sandy and Nora break down how Don Cherry entered sainthood, Jessica Allen dodged being fired, and how the right-wing mob is clinging to a Canada that never has existed.The post Episode 83 – hockey, whiteness and Canadian identity appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-11-1946 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 82 – Ok Boomer?In this episode, Sandy and Nora break down the sentiment behind Ok Boomer and challenge people to think about how to make our campaigns and organizing work into multi-generational spaces that can bring people together and make our work stronger.The post Episode 82 – Ok Boomer? appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-11-1245 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 81 – Cancel culture is not a thingLast week, the Toronto Public Library held an event that violated its own policy to not allow events that would have the effect of discriminating against someone based on gender identity or gender expression. In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the politics of so-called free speech, actual free speech and why people who are afraid of cancel culture are actually just afraid to defend their arguments.Update — Nora incorrectly stated that the Murphy event in Vancouver was cancelled. SFU cancelled the talk but the Pan Pacific hosted the event anyway: https://bc.ctvnews.ca/protesters-gather-at-gender-identity-speaker-s-talk-despite-location-switch-1.4667969...2019-11-0545 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 80 – does the left really eat itself?In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about how knowledge is disseminated and coopted, and how oftentimes we blame other leftists for forces that are highly coordinated and manipulated by the right. We also check in with how Justin Trudeau is doing!The post Episode 80 – does the left really eat itself? appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-10-2949 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 79 – Election’s over. What does anything mean?Sandy and Nora (but especially Nora) stayed up late to give you instant analysis of Canada's new federal minority government. They talk about the winners (the Liberals, social movement activists) the losers (media and Maxime Bernier) and remind everyone that this result is good news for anyone looking to affect change.The post Episode 79 – Election's over. What does anything mean? appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-10-2250 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 78 – Live Show at the Tarragon Theatre in TorontoIn this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the radical possibilities of community, the joy of being social active and why artists need to engage in politics. And, because there is still an election on, we also talk about Justin Trudeau's right-ward shift in the campaign.Show note: we talk about the lawsuit launched by the CBC against the Conservatives. After this was recorded, it came out that Rosemarie Barton may not have even known that she was being named in a lawsuit. If you're interested in this curious tale, Jesse Brown has been writing about what...2019-10-1546 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 77 – debate night and the fall of Canada’s old orderSandy and Nora stayed up very late to bring you a hot-off-the-press analysis of the only English-language federal election debate. You'll hear why Jagmeet Singh won and why no one should consider voting Liberal if they're progressive.The post Episode 77 – debate night and the fall of Canada's old order appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-10-0856 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 74 – a truly boring electionIn this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about Andrew Scheer's racist/homophobic candidate problem, each of the party's strategies to win and why Brampton is such an important place.LIVE SHOW ALERT!!Here's everything you need to know about our upcoming live show in Toronto on Oct. 12. See you there! https://www.facebook.com/events/1957725264331031/The post Episode 74 – a truly boring election appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-09-1742 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 73 – Letting the mask slipIn this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the Vancouver Sun's decision to publish (and then unpublish) an opinion piece advocating full-score white nationalism, and the problems that politicians face when they call themselves progressive but support increasing police budgets (and are then called out).The post Episode 73 – Letting the mask slip appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-09-1041 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 72 – try not to despair with an election in the airIn this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about how progressives should orient themselves towards the federal election. Hint: drop the partisanship, get involved in a local campaign if the candidate is worth your time and don't imagine that voting is the sum total of democratic involvement.** RE: Nora's comment about the per vote subsidy clarification: Harper axed it. Trudeau never brought it back.The post Episode 72 – try not to despair with an election in the air appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-09-0342 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 71 – fascists vs. antifascistsSandy and Nora track the rise in talking about antifascists as being terrorists. From Maxime Bernier's PP party to Donald Trump, we ask: where is the mainstream left defending antifascist resistance?The post Episode 71 – fascists vs. antifascists appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-07-3042 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 70 – we need more time offTo celebrate the summer, Sandy and Nora talk about time off: vacations, sick days, taking days off just because you have a right to not work from time to time — get your hammock and the coldest drink you have, and think about all the things you would do with more time off work.The post Episode 70 – we need more time off appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-07-2344 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 69 – It’s time to talk about the GreensThe Green Party, what is it good for? Sandy and Nora ask this question in earnest and conclude that it might be time for Canada's partisan left to get serious about fighting for what they say they believe in.The post Episode 69 – It's time to talk about the Greens appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-07-1641 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 65 – why does the left ignore pop culture’s lessons?The Toronto Raptors became Canada's team, and the fervor and culture around the team tells us a lot about ourselves. Sandy and Nora talk about pop culture – sport, music, TV and image – and how the left ignores the lessons we can learn from pop culture at its peril.The post Episode 65 – why does the left ignore pop culture's lessons? appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-06-1846 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 62 – It’s time for radical worker actionEpisode 62 is a live show! Recorded live in Ottawa on May 8, Sandy and Nora talk about organizing across difference and the lessons that we can still learn from the Winnipeg General Strike.Episode 63 will be the audience Q&A and will come out next week.Thanks to the Mayworks festival for organizing this event and to everyone who came out!The post Episode 62 – It's time for radical worker action appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-05-1449 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 61 – Are the Liberals bowing to white nationalists?The biggest story from the 2019 budget barely made the news — the Liberals are tightening border security and making it much more difficult for people to seek asylum, including making it illegal to claim asylum from the United States. Sandy and Nora examine these new anti-refugee policies (including Doug Ford's cuts to legal aid) and ask progressives to do what they can to make noise to oppose these new policy measures. The post Episode 61 – Are the Liberals bowing to white nationalists? appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priva...2019-05-0743 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 60 – debating debatesWhen should we engage with an idea, and when is engaging with an idea admitting that the idea isn't racist trash? There's no consensus on where the lines are, and so Sandy and Nora explore this debate, test the boundaries and discuss why debate for debate's sake is boring.The post Episode 60 – debating debates appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-04-3042 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 59 – Can we learn from what just happened in Alberta?Sandy and Nora talk Alberta — finally! There are many lessons to be learned from how the Alberta NDP governed, how Jason Kenney governs himself, and what they've said is in store for Alberta under a UCP government. We dive into the details and project what this all means for the upcoming Canadian election.In the show we mention this fundraiser: Climate Justice Edmonton's “War Room” fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/war-room-to-beat-kenneys-war-roomAnd we mention this podcast: Welcome to Hellberta! from the Alberta Advantage podcast: https://albertaadvantagepod.com/2019/04/19/predictably-welcome-to-hellberta/The post Episode 59 – Can we learn fr...2019-04-2348 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 58 – the end of public higher education in OntarioLast week, Doug Ford released his new budget. In it, his government committed to changing how universities and colleges are funded, by referring to “performance outcome” … two words that when placed beside one another, become so meaningless that it's almost funny to read in a budget.Sandy and Nora are sounding the alarm — this is literally the end of higher education as we know it, and they explain why.The post Episode 58 – the end of public higher education in Ontario appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...2019-04-1745 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 56 – the unbearable whiteness of Canadian mediaTalking about systemic racism in Canadian media is a bottomless well of content. This week, Sandy and Nora discuss Pam Seattle's apology, CityNews' apology and why apologies aren't going to fix the racism that is embedded in Canada's media landscape.This week's photo is from a 2002 cover of Maclean's Magazine. Same as it ever was.The post Episode 56 – the unbearable whiteness of Canadian media appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-04-0242 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 55 — Liberals tokenize to make SNC affair go awayDespite their best efforts, the Liberals are still stuck in the SNC-Lavalin scandal. And they've trotted out some old timers to help push their narrative into the mainstream press. Sandy and Nora talk about the strategy of hiding behind women to burn other women, hiding behind racialized women to burn other racialized women, and why the Liberal Party they want you to know is very different than the Liberal Party they really are.The post Episode 55 — Liberals tokenize to make SNC affair go away appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See ac...2019-03-2650 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 54 – global terrorism’s white faceThis has been a difficult week, especially if you have been watching the rise of organized white supremacists for years. In this episode, Sandy and Nora dissect how the media and politicians have failed so badly at grasping this threat, and conclude with things that are giving them hope.The post Episode 54 – global terrorism's white face appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-03-1948 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 53 – fReE sPeEcHAttacks on free speech abound! But where are the Free Speech CrusadersTM? Sandy and Nora talk about the ways in which speech is limited, and how the left needs to build support around individuals who have their free speech attacked.Here is the GoFundMe that we reference in the episode: https://www.gofundme.com/legal-fees-for-free-speechThe post Episode 53 – fReE sPeEcH appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-03-1240 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 51 – Corruption and racism, as Canadian as Maple PieFrom SNC-Lavalin to the Yellow Vest Movement, Canada's Two Natural Governing Parties (TM) are in a deep dive into those things that are more Canadian than Tim's and hockey: racism and corruption. Sandy and Nora walk you through it all.The post Episode 51 – Corruption and racism, as Canadian as Maple Pie appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-02-2645 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 50 – free the newsIn this episode, Sandy and Nora talk paywalls. On their always-free, listener-funded platform, they talk about what's wrong with a society that makes access to news based on ability to pay, and why we need free news now more than ever.Nora's note — at one point, Nora says IP and not ISP. She knows.The post Episode 50 – free the news appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-02-1942 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 49 – the political party of white male rageThis episode covers white male rage, from the unspeakable horror inflicted by killers like Bruce MacArthur and Alexandre Bissonnette, to the structural violence inflicted by mainstream politicians — and how Maxime Bernier sits in the middle of this continuum. Bernier's political success hinges on his ability to capture the far right — Sandy and Nora explore what this means, and what we must resist.The post Episode 49 – the political party of white male rage appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-02-1341 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 48 – Let’s Talk Bell Let’s TalkBell Let's Talk happened again this year. Sandy and Nora deconstruct the campaign and examine how it gives cover for Bell, for politicians and for police to say they support mental health service while actively maintaining the system that makes life harder for so many.The trial for the murder of Abdirahman Abdi is underway in Ottawa.DOWNLOAD EPISODE TRANSCRIPTThe post Episode 48 – Let's Talk Bell Let's Talk appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-02-0542 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 47 – Covington MAGA teens buy their redemptionLast week, journalists were played by an invented viral controversy. In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the racist and women-hating Covington Catholic School teensand why we need journalists to be better at understanding what goes viral, and why.Here is the link that Sandy references in the episode: http://sandyandnora.com/episode-47-covington-maga-teens-buy-their-redemption/DOWNLOAD EPISODE TRANSCRIPTThe post Episode 47 – Covington MAGA teens buy their redemption appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2019-01-3045 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 45 – Doug Ford reduces tuition fees, smashes OSAP, screws studentJust in time for Sandy and Nora's first show of 2019, Doug Ford wages war on higher education. Sandy and Nora break down this announcement and offer arguments for how to push back against a Liberal frame that is just as much to blame.This is part one of two — tuition fees and grants. In part two, they breakdown voluntary student unionism and how to mount an effective fightback.DOWNLOAD EPISODE TRANSCRIPTThe post Episode 45 – Doug Ford reduces tuition fees, smashes OSAP, screws student appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...2019-01-2238 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 39 – Sandy and Nora live in Toronto Q&A part 2In part 3 of 3 of Sandy and Nora's Nov. 2 live show in Toronto, the audience exchange continues. It starts with a critical question: how can activists navigate spaces like a university, when the university claims to want to fight oppression while at the same time, reinforcing it? There is also a discussion about the necessity of using moments of success to fight for more and mobilize others, and how that even when a campaign seems like an impossible victory, the long-game tells us that nothing is impossible.Listen to the first half of the Q&A here: http...2018-11-1538 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 37 – Sandy and Nora vs. The Munk “Debate”Live from Toronto on Nov. 2, Sandy and Nora take on The Munk Debate. From Frum and Bannon to Bay Street's continued colonial exploitation of locations across the globe for mining, they tie together extremely obvious links that everyone in the mainstream media somehow forgot the week prior to this debate.Special thanks to the Black Liberation Collective at Ryerson, volunteers at CJRU and Noah for capturing this sound, staff at the Ryerson Student Centre and the folks who arrived early enough to help us set up and take down the chairs. It was greatly appreciated....2018-11-0748 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 34 – Kavanaugh (and wtf CBC?)In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the feminist movement, and how distorted our lens on Kavanaugh is due the absence of an effective feminist presence in social movement organizing. They also touch on Quebec politics and CBC's decision to not air a debate because John Tory wont agree to debate Jen Keesmaat one on one.Note from Nora: much to my embarrassment, I misstate Tori Stafford's name in this episode, and I couldn't edit it out. The overall intervention was important enough to leave with the error, which I regret.DOWNLOAD EPISODE TRANSCRIPTThe post Episode 34 – Kavanaugh (an...2018-10-1041 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 33 – Changing of the guard in QuebecOn Oct. 1, Quebecers go to the polls. They're likely to boot out the Liberals and replace them with — something. Probably the CAQ. But the surge in support for the left-wing Québec solidaire is important. Sandy and Nora talk about the election, the politics and why Canadians need to pay close attention to QS.This episode was recorded despite a record-number of technical issues. Thanks for understanding that the sound changes a little throughout. And that's it's Nora-heavy.DOWNLOAD EPISODE TRANSCRIPTThe post Episode 33 – Changing of the guard in Quebec appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Ac...2018-10-0142 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 31 – Constitutional crisising in TorontoSandy and Nora are back! They took some time off so that things could get really, really bad so that their debut episode for the 2018-19 season could be full of gasping, laughter and doom.In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the electoral crisis that Doug Ford's PC government has plunged Toronto into, Section 33 of the constitution and how the broad left should be fighting back.DOWNLOAD EPISODE TRANSCRIPTThe post Episode 31 – Constitutional crisising in Toronto appeared first on Sandy & Nora Talk Politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2018-09-1845 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 30 – Doug Ford, sex ed resistance, gender and effective trollingPart 2 of Sandy and Nora's live show, hosted by the YWCA in Hamilton. The Q&A covered many topics and Sandy and Nora share their thoughts about resisting Doug Ford, fighting the new/old sex education curriculum in Ontario, mental health, how to effectively mess with trolls, pop culture and how the current war to uphold the gender binary is the most important right-wing attack we need to engage in, right now.You don't need to have heard Part 1 to thoroughly enjoy Part 2!Interested in hosting a live episode? Contact sandyandnora@protonmail.comDOWNLOAD EPISODE TRANSCRIPTThe post Episode 30 – Doug Fo...2018-08-061h 01
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 29 – Online violence and grace under fireThis is Sandy and Nora's first live taping. Sponsored by the YWCA-Hamilton Feminist Popular Education, Sandy and Nora talk about what it's like to be a woman with an opinion, online. This episode was recorded in front of a live audience. This is part one of two parts, and the second, the Q&A delves into many different issues that go beyond Part 1.Listen to Part 1 to hear about how Sandy and Nora have navigated threats, attacks, stalkers and trolls over more than a decade of life online.The post Episode 29 – Online violence and grace un...2018-07-2840 min
Sandy and Nora talk politicsEpisode 28 – The War of the CarIn this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the recent wave of cyclist deaths in cities and rural areas across Canada and how cars are making everything very, very, very angry.Update to something that Sandy mentions in the show: the foolish scramble crosswalk is not longer at Bay and Bloor Sts. in Toronto. Tant mieux!IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTWe are recording a live show in Hamilton! Come join us on Thursday, July 26. You wont want to miss it! Event information here: https://www.facebook.com/events/245123882945036/Reserve your ticket...2018-07-1945 min