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The GoldwatersEpisode 37 - The Notwithstanding Clause with Julius GreyWhat is the notwithstanding clause? Constitutional attorney and Capitalism and the Alternatives author Julius Grey stops by the podcast to explain. In this episode Grey, Anne-France Goldwater, and Marie-Hélène Dubé talk Bill 21, individual rights, the importance of the judiciary, and where the clause even comes from.2019-11-0842 min
The GoldwatersÉpisode 36 - Dalila Awada, un an après sa victoireSuite à l'introduction de l'interdiction des symboles religieux au Québec pour certains employés de la fonction publique, la militante féministe Dalila Awada s'entretient avec Me Goldwater et Me Dubé, son avocate, sur son cas historique de diffamation et des abus de certains médias en raison de sa foi. 2019-07-2545 min
The GoldwatersÉpisode 35.5 - Affaire Shotta et les chiens dangereux: l'argumentaire de Me GoldwaterDans l’attente du jugement de la Cour d’appel du Québec, Me Goldwater fait part de l'essentiel de son argumentaire sur les chiens dangereux ainsi que de la responsabilité de l'État face à la protection des animaux.2019-06-1214 min
The GoldwatersEpisode 35 - The Charter of Animal Rights and Freedoms with Camille LabchukThe return of The Goldwaters! Anne-France Goldwater is joined by lawyer and animal rights activist Camille Labchuk to break down the recent changes to animal rights law in Canada. They also talk about animals and agriculture and how farm animals do not have the same protections as house pets. Labchuk is also the co-host of the Paw & Order podcast.2019-05-3049 min
Goldwater, DubéThe Charter of Animal Rights and Freedoms with Camille LabchukThe return of The Goldwaters! Anne-France Goldwater is joined by lawyer and animal rights activist Camille Labchuk to break down the recent changes to animal rights law in Canada. They also talk about animals and agriculture and how farm animals do not have the same protections as house pets. Labchuk is also the co-host of the Paw & Order podcast.2019-05-3049 min
The GoldwatersEpisode 34 - Antisocial media with Jen GersonDr. Samantha Goldwater-Adler is joined by Canadian journalist and commentator Jen Gerson, who knows first hand how life online can change how we interact with the world. They delve into some of the ways that social networking can be toxic, particularly for women in media; and for entire generations of young people evolving with these technologies, without knowing the extent to which these networks may be hindering their development. Gerson is the co-host of the podcast OPPO and her work appears in Maclean’s, The Walrus, Quillette, and the CBC.2018-12-1300 min
The GoldwatersEpisode 33 - The City-State of MontréalMontréal is a special city. It’s a unique mix of English and French, and the home to migrants from all over the globe. And on this episode of The Goldwaters, Anne-France wonders, should Montréal be its own city-state? To help her answer this question she’s joined by Beryl Wajsman, editor of The Suburban newspaper, and Brent Tyler, a lawyer with experience fighting for anglophone rights in Québec. “The ethos in Montréal is so different from the rest of Québec. It seems to me that it deserves more status and more recognition that it gets,” Anne2018-09-301h 08
The GoldwatersEpisode 32 - Defend Yourself with Ryan ParsonsOn this episode of The Goldwaters, Daniel Goldwater is joined by Ryan Parsons to talk fighting, discipline, and the intellectual side of combat sports. Parsons is the owner of APEX Martial Arts in Montreal, where in addition to training fighters of all levels, they run children’s summer camps and programs for underprivileged kids.2018-08-281h 07
The GoldwatersEpisode 31 - Slaves off Dope with Jason RockmanOn this episode of The Goldwaters, Dr. Samantha Goldwater-Adler is joined by Jason Rockman to talk about his addiction and sobriety. Rockman is a radio host on Montreal’s CHOM FM, a culture columnist for CTV, and the frontman for the band Slaves on Dope. They talk addiction, harm reduction, and what 12 step programs like AA can do for people looking to get sober.2018-07-291h 09
The GoldwatersEpisode 30 - Polls, Damned Polls, and AggregatorsWhat separates a good poll from a bad one? How can you follow the political horse race? This week, Phillip J. Fournier of QC125.com joins The Goldwaters to talk polls and politics to help us separate the signal from the noise.2018-07-151h 04
The GoldwatersEpisode 29 - Millennials aren’t so badOn this episode of The Goldwaters Dr. Samantha Goldwater-Adler digs into both myths and truths about this much-maligned generation with McGill university management professor Karl Moore. He’s writing a book, Working with Millennials, on ways businesses can manage these young workers.2018-06-2438 min
The GoldwatersÉpisode 28 - Le hijab ostentatoire de Sondos LamrhariThis week, The Goldwaters present a special episode in French. Pour beaucoup de Québécois, le débat sur le port de symboles religieux est un débat abstrait. Pour Sondos Lamrhari, c'est très réel.Lamrhari est une cadette de la police au Collège Ahuntsic de Montréal. Elle porte aussi un hijab. Et si le Parti québécois ou la Coalition Avenir Québec obtient le pouvoir lors des prochaines élections, elle pourrait être contrainte de choisir entre son emploi de rêve pour un corps de police québécois et sa foi. Cependant, Lamrh...2018-06-1024 min
The GoldwatersEpisode 27 - White Power and the JQThis week on the podcast the family talks about the rise of white supremacy and white nationalism in the United States. They dig into the online spread of anti-semitism, and the focus on the “JQ”—“Jewish Question”—and try to figure out how worried Jewish people should be in the U.S.2018-04-2037 min
The GoldwatersEpisode 26 - The Case for MarriageThis week on The Goldwaters the family is making the case to get married. In these modern times, is the institution of marriage archaic? Is marriage just a legal construct or is it something more? The family tries to untangle getting married in the modern world. Plus, one Goldwater makes an announcement about upcoming nuptials…2018-04-071h 20
The GoldwatersÉpisode 25 - Valérie Plante, Mairesse de Montréal (FR/EN)This week brings The Goldwaters to Montréal City Hall for a bilingual sit-down with Montréal Mayor Valérie Plante. Anne-France and Daniel Goldwater are joined by Marie-Hélène Dubé, the founding partner of Goldwater, Dubé. They talk animal rights, how to grow the city, and Plante’s vision for the future. And things get emotional when they talk about what it means to everyone to be sitting with Montréal’s first female mayor.2018-03-2535 min
The GoldwatersEpisode 24 - How to learn goodMarch is here, and in many places that means kids have just finished their break and are heading back to the classroom. Now that the last stretch of the school year is upon us, The Goldwaters thought they would take this opportunity to explore the world of education. Why do we send our kids to school, and what to we hope they achieve while they’re there? Anne-France, Samantha, and Daniel try and work through some of the philosophy of education. In this episode, they also dig into things like technology and some alternative learning methods. And, they of course br...2018-03-1246 min
The GoldwatersEpisode 23 - How to not hate your siblingsAh, siblings. There’s no relationship that is likely to last as long, or be as strongly rooted as the one between a brother and a sister. Of course, there’s no relationship more associated with bickering and rivalry as that between siblings. So on this episode, The Goldwaters decided to sit down and hash out what it means to be siblings. How does having one another make a brother and sister who they are today? Dr. Samantha Goldwater-Adler and her brother Daniel Goldwater talk about how their relationship has grown and shifted over the years. Anne-France brings her insight as t...2018-02-2556 min
The GoldwatersEpisode 22 - SEX PANICIt wasn’t long after the #MeToo moment began that people started to wonder if North American society was in the midst of a sex panic. Values are shifting rapidly as we all deal with the reckoning that men can sometimes be horrible, even violent, toward women. But it’s hard to say what exactly this moment means. On this episode of The Goldwaters, the family wonders if we’re really in the middle of a broad moral panic, or if maybe the #MeToo moment is something else. ALSO: Anne-France gives an update on her recent meeting with Montreal Mayor Valéri...2018-02-1155 min
The GoldwatersEpisode 21 - Comedy on Trial with David HetiIs comedy funny anymore? This might seem like a silly question. But, at the moment, everything seems political. And as politics has seeped into every part of culture, so has political correctness. So, Samantha Goldwater-Adler and Daniel Goldwater wonder, can comedy still be funny in today’s climate? To help them figure that out, Daniel and Samantha are joined by their longtime friend, stand-up comic David Heti. Not just a comic, Heti is a law school graduate and former lawyer with the Department of Justice (he describes his former employer’s concerns about his edgy comedy on the episode). He also...2018-01-281h 02
The GoldwatersEpisode 20 - Dr. Samantha breaks down Daniel’s neoconservative pastIn the early 2000s, neoconservatism was the dominant strain of political thought on the right. Bush the younger was president in the U.S. and The West was under attack by Osama Bin Laden. And it was in this time that a young Daniel Goldwater found himself identifying as a neoconservative. Over time, Daniel has drifted away from his neocon past—or has he? In a special episode of The Goldwaters, Samantha Goldwater-Adler interviews her younger brother to see where his political views lie now, and how much that’s changed in the last 15 or so years. What Samantha wants to f...2017-12-311h 09
The GoldwatersEpisode 19 - Male aggression and the #MeToo movementAcross the US and Canada, women are coming forward and speaking out about the sexual violence they have faced over the years from men in positions of authority. In this episode, the family talks through #MeToo and tries to find out where the line between exposing bad, sometimes monstrous, behaviour and protecting due process lies. It’s a tough subject, especially for Anne-France Goldwater, who had to explain to Daniel and Samantha how different things were when she came of age.2017-12-0954 min
The GoldwatersÉpisode 18 - (FR) Bravo Valérie et mise à jour pitbullsDans cet épisode spécial — en Français — de la ballado les Goldwaters, Daniel demande à Anne-France pourquoi elle a renoué avec la politique municipale. Elle discute des rumeurs de course à la mairie à son sujet, et explique pourquoi elle s'est rangée derrière Valérie Plante. Anne-France fait également le point sur le règlement anti-pitbull et mets en lumière les avancées réalisées par Goldwater, Dubé. Elle est confiante que le règlement sera amendé, mais d'ici là, la bataille judiciaire se poursuit.2017-12-0513 min
The GoldwatersEpisode 17 - The Dirtbag Left Gets Grimy with Ethan CoxThe Goldwaters are back for a second season, and they’re here to talk dirtbags. The dirtbag left, that is. The self-styled dirtbags are a subset of leftists known for their vulgarity and irreverence. It’s a movement on the left that is tired of the traditional political divisions and unwilling to compromise on issues in the name of politeness. Funny and profane, the dirtbag left is bringing a new generation of people into left-wing politics. Dr. Samantha and Daniel take time this episode to break down what it all means for the present of the left, and where leftism migh...2017-11-2147 min
The GoldwatersEpisode 16 — MasculinityLooking at the world today, it’s not hard to find examples of angry, adrift men shaping public discourse. On this episode of the podcast, the brother-sister duo of Daniel Goldwater and Samantha Goldwater-Adler look at what place masculinity has in modern society, and in politics. As manufacturing and labour jobs slip into the past, the siblings explore whether the male tropes of a previous generation still hold up, or whether a new image of men is taking hold.2017-07-1151 min
The GoldwatersEpisode 15 — Free Speech in the Modern AgeFree speech seems to be at a crossroads today. On campus speakers are frequently prevented from plying their trade as protests on the streets turn toward violence. So where is free speech today? Anne-France Goldwater, Samantha Goldwater-Adler, and Daniel Goldwater debate whether free speech is under threat or alive and well. On this episode of the podcast, the three focus on free speech on campus, cultural appropriation, and whether it's okay to punch a Nazi.2017-06-271h 00
The GoldwatersEpisode 14 — Kids Today and the Challenges of Modern ParentingParenting can be tough these days given how far technology has come, but is it really so different than it was a generation ago? To see if they can answer this question, the mother-daughter pair of Anne-France Goldwater and Samantha Goldwater-Adler sat down and shared tips and tricks, and maybe a few tears, as they look at how parenting has evolved over the years.2017-06-1352 min
The GoldwatersEpisode 13 — Are we living in a simulation?Bear with us for a second here: What if everything around us, everything we’ve ever known—our families, our homes, the weather—is all part of an elaborate simulation. In this episode of the podcast, the Goldwaters discuss whether humankind is just series of bits and bytes on some celestial hard drive—or whether the whole idea is goofy science fiction. The family runs through how such a simulation might come about—who would make such a thing, and why?—and whether it would change how they see their own lives.2017-05-3055 min
Goldwater, DubéEpisode 13 - Are we living in a simulation?Bear with us for a second here: What if everything around us, everything we’ve ever known—our families, our homes, the weather—is all part of an elaborate simulation? In this episode of the podcast, the Goldwaters discuss whether humankind is just series of bits and bytes on some celestial hard drive—or whether the whole idea is goofy science fiction. The family runs through how such a simulation might come about—who would make such a thing, and why?—and whether it would change how they see their own lives.2017-05-3055 min
The GoldwatersEpisode 12 — Spirituality v. ReligionThe Goldwaters discuss the merits of and difference between spirituality and religion. -- Dan Delmar (host), co-founder of Provocateur Communications Anne-France Goldwater (mother), attorney, TV host, commentator Samantha Goldwater-Adler (daughter), clinical psychologist Daniel Goldwater (son), attorney Sponsored by: Goldwater Dube (www.goldwaterdube.com)2017-05-1649 min
The GoldwatersEpisode 11 — Tough Questions on Cannabis Legalization with Adam GreenblattCannibis legalization is coming to Canada, and the Goldwaters have some questions. So, they invited Adam Greenblatt to visit the Goldwater Grille to get some answers. Greenblatt is the Head of Quebec Engagement for medicinal cannabis producer Tweed Inc., and brought his expertise to the podcast to sort through the thorny issues of legalizing pot. Together, Greenblatt and the Goldwaters cover a whole range of issues from why “marijuana” is pejorative, to the dangers of cannabis for teens and young adults.2017-05-021h 04
Goldwater, DubéEpisode 11 - Tough Questions on Cannabis Legalization with Adam GreenblattCannibis legalization is coming to Canada, and the Goldwaters have some questions. So, they invited Adam Greenblatt to visit the Goldwater Grille to get some answers. Greenblatt is the Head of Quebec Engagement for medicinal cannabis producer Tweed Inc., and brought his expertise to the podcast to sort through the thorny issues of legalizing pot. Together, Greenblatt and the Goldwaters cover a whole range of issues from why “marijuana” is pejorative, to the dangers of cannabis for teens and young adults.2017-05-021h 04
The GoldwatersEpisode 10 — HappinessHappiness is a state of mind that's as sought after as it is elusive. It's something we find so fundamental, that the “pursuit of happiness” is even written into the U.S. constitution. But what really is happiness, and where do we find it? On this episode of The Goldwaters, the family takes a deep dive into the idea, its philosophical origins, the science of it, and how the family try and find a slice of happiness—from puzzles to prayers—in their day-to-day lives.2017-04-1837 min
The GoldwatersEpisode 09 - Monogamy with Dr. Laurie BetitoThe Goldwaters get steamy with special guest and sex therapist Dr. Laurie Betito debating the merits of monogamy. Is monogamy sustainable? Is love? Are we stuck in a "mononormative" culture? Can non-monogamy save your relationship or just spectacularly destroy it? Find out.2017-04-0459 min
The GoldwatersEpisode 08 - Multiculturalism with Marie-Hélène DubéThe Goldwaters multiply on multiculturalism with special guest Marie-Hélène Dubé and boldly take on this much-loved and much-maligned pillar of Canadiana.2017-03-2148 min
The GoldwatersEpisode 07 - EmpathyThe Goldwaters get both prickly and cuddly over the strengths and weaknesses of empathy in politics, cultural conflict, and interpersonal relations.2017-03-0754 min
The GoldwatersEpisode 06 - Fake News and the State of MediaThe Goldwaters wrap their heads around the problem of fake news. Issues discussed are the role of technology and education, the unnerving Montreal mayoral scandal known as "Lagacegate" and the professional trolls disrupting journalism.2017-02-211h 00
The GoldwatersEpisode 05 - Tech EthicsThe Goldwaters discuss the ethics of gene therapy, algorithmic data, the AI revolution and whether the bots are going to take all our jobs. -- Dan Delmar (host), co-founder of Provocateur Communications Anne-France Goldwater (mother), attorney, TV host, commentator Samantha Goldwater-Adler (daughter), clinical psychologist Daniel Goldwater (son), attorney Sponsored by: Goldwater Dube (www.goldwaterdube.com)2017-02-071h 22
The GoldwatersEpisode 04 - The MonarchyIn this episode, the Goldwaters discuss the contributions of the British monarchy, Daniel's admiration for the Queen as well as the institution she represents, and the future of the monarchy.2017-01-2456 min
The GoldwatersEpisode 01 - Animal RightsWelcome to the inaugural episode of The Goldwaters Family Podcast!
Inspired by the controversy surrounding Montreal's pitbull ban, the Goldwaters bark and woof about animal rights, in particular:
• The morality of veganism
• The peculiar case of animal rights activities Anita Krajnc
• The proposal of a Charter of Animal Rights and Freedoms
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Hosted by:
Dan Delmar, co-founder of Provocateur Communications
Featuring:
Anne-France Goldwater (mother), attorney, TV host, commentator
Samantha Goldwater-Adler (daughter), clinical psychologist
Daniel Goldwater (son), attorney, writer
Sponsored by:
Goldwater Dube (www.goldwaterdube.com)2016-12-2047 min
The GoldwatersEpisode 03 - BullyingAfter her husband was elected president, Melania Trump said she'd like to use her forthcoming FLOTUS status to take on the issue of cyberbullying. Ironic? In this context, the Goldwaters bully their way into the bullying debate and punch down on the following questions:
• Is bullying fair game in politics and celebrity culture?
• How serious is the issue of cyberbullying and what can be done about it?
• Is there of a wider social crisis at play here?
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Hosted by:
Dan Delmar, co-founder of Provocateur Communications
Featuring:
Anne-France Goldwater (mother), attorney, TV host, commentator
Samantha Goldwater-Adler (daughter), clinical psychologist
Daniel Goldwa...2016-12-181h 08
The GoldwatersEpisode 02 - Racism in AmericaProvoked (or, rather, shocked) by the results of the recent American election, the Goldwaters take on the thorny issue of racism in the USA, in particular:
• The role racism (may) have played in Trump's electoral victory
• The legacy of Barack Obama
• The failures and successes of identity politics
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Hosted by:
Dan Delmar, co-founder of Provocateur Communications
Featuring:
Anne-France Goldwater (mother), attorney, TV host, commentator
Samantha Goldwater-Adler (daughter), clinical psychologist
Daniel Goldwater (son), attorney, writer
Sponsored by:
Goldwater Dube (www.goldwaterdube.com)2016-12-181h 02
Goldwater, DubéEpisode 01 - Animal RightsWelcome to the inaugural episode of The Goldwaters Family Podcast! Inspired by the controversy surrounding Montreal's pitbull ban, the Goldwaters bark and woof about animal rights, in particular: • The morality of veganism • The peculiar case of animal rights activities Anita Krajnc • The proposal of a Charter of Animal Rights and Freedoms 2016-12-1300 min