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A Social Justice PodcastALTERNATIVE MEDIA with Mo Amir & Ian BushfieldThis week, we're talking about 'Alternative Media' and the ethics surrounding that, with Mo Amir of This is Vancolour & Ian Bushfield of Politicoast.
This is Episode 37 (S2 E12) of A Social Justice Podcast, brought to you by The Flag Shop and hosted by Nicola Spurling.
CONTENT WARNING: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast touch on sensitive social issues, which can be triggering for some people. Viewer/listener discretion is advised.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast are recorded on the traditional and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musquea...2024-04-291h 13A Social Justice PodcastALTERNATIVE MEDIA with Mo Amir & Ian BushfieldThis week, we're talking about 'Alternative Media' and the ethics surrounding that, with Mo Amir of This is Vancolour & Ian Bushfield of Politicoast.
This is Episode 37 (S2 E12) of A Social Justice Podcast, brought to you by The Flag Shop and hosted by Nicola Spurling.
CONTENT WARNING: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast touch on sensitive social issues, which can be triggering for some people. Viewer/listener discretion is advised.
LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast are recorded on the traditional and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musquea...2024-04-291h 13
PolitiCoastEp 228: Anti-Green biasWe respond to some feedback on our alleged anti-Green bias and a roundup of smaller stories from the past week.LinksFeedback podcast@politicoast.caBC versus Toronto — Politics TodayBC Blasted for Joining Ontario's Fight to Limit Rights of Municipal VotersBC's SubmissionPermanent wholesale liquor pricing will help hospitality sector recover Majority of Canadians think it's high time to decriminalize illicit drugs: poll – Surrey Now-Leader Canada's top military commander steps aside following sexual misconduct claimFederal Conservatives call for suspension of hotel quarantine policy following reports of sexual assault MPs vote to label China's persecution of Uighurs a genocideBiden holds f...2021-02-2649 min
PolitiCoastEp 222: Missing from the VillageIan speaks to freelance investigative journalist Justin Ling about his recent book Missing from the Village and what that tells us about the needs for police reforms, particularly for marginalized communities. Then Ian & Scott look at the latest federal cabinet shuffle and a few quick takes.New: You can now support PolitiCoast in Canadian dollars or sign up for an annual contribution! Patrons pledging at least $5/month get an ad-free version. Become a PatronSupporters/partnersBC Today is the daily newsletter dedicated exclusively to BC Politics. Sign up for a free two-week...2021-01-1656 min
PolitiCoastEp 221: 2021 is off to a helluva startWe recap our predictions for 2020 and look ahead to 2021. Plus Scott speaks to Micah about the recent case of Buckman v Wyckham, which dealt with the complexities of BC's COVID-19 restrictions. Plus our usual quick takes.We start off with some musing about the latest news out of the USA.New: You can now support PolitiCoast in Canadian dollars or sign up for an annual contribution! Patrons pledging at least $5/month get an ad-free version. Become a PatronSupporters/partnersBC Today is the daily newsletter dedicated exclusively to BC Politics...2021-01-091h 07
The Daveberta PodcastEpisode 60: BC Election 101 for Albertans with PolitiCoastThere is an election happening on the other side of the Rockies. Ian Bushfield and Scott de Lange Boom from the Politicoast Podcast join Dave in this episode of the Daveberta Podcast to help Albertans understand what is happening in British Columbia’s provincial election. Thank you to Ian and Scott for joining us and sharing […]2020-10-0458 minThe Daveberta PodcastEpisode 60: BC Election 101 for Albertans with PolitiCoastThere is an election happening on the other side of the Rockies. Ian Bushfield and Scott de Lange Boom from the Politicoast Podcast join Dave in this episode of the Daveberta Podcast to help Albertans understand what is happening in British Columbia’s provincial election. Thank you to Ian and Scott for joining us and sharing […]2020-10-0458 minAlberta Politics – daveberta.ca – Alberta Politics and ElectionsEpisode 60: BC Election 101 for Albertans with PolitiCoastThere is an election happening on the other side of the Rockies. Ian Bushfield and Scott de Lange Boom from the Politicoast Podcast join Dave in this episode of the Daveberta Podcast to help Albertans understand what is happening in British Columbia’s provincial election. Thank you to Ian and Scott for joining us and sharing […]2020-10-0458 minThe Daveberta PodcastEpisode 60: BC Election 101 for Albertans with PolitiCoastThere is an election happening on the other side of the Rockies. Ian Bushfield and Scott de Lange Boom from the Politicoast Podcast join Dave in this episode of the Daveberta Podcast to help Albertans understand what is happening in British Columbia’s provincial election. Thank you to Ian and Scott for joining us and sharing […]2020-10-0458 min
PolitiCoastEp 190: A scientist runs for Green leader w Dr Amita KuttnerDr Amita Kuttner is a British Columbian astrophysicist running for the leadership of the Green Party of Canada. We talk to them about their candidacy, the Greens' science policy and how they'd achieve electoral success.Plus quick takes on the return of the BC Legislature, recovery infrastructure spending and the latest mask recommendations.Check out our partner: BC Today is the daily newsletter dedicated exclusively to BC Politics. Sign up for a free two-week trial and listen to the episode for your code for an exclusive subscription deal if you decide to continue. Start your t...2020-05-2248 min
The Fear of ScienceEpisode 22 - The Fear of Politics with Sophie Buddle and Ian BushfieldOn episode 22 of The Fear of Science we talk about everybody's favorite family dinner conversation . . . politics! With comedian Sophie Buddle and Ian Bushfield from the podcast Politicoast. We find out why voting is important and how much people care about Canadian politics.
2019-08-1552 min
Viewpoint VancouverThe Urbanist-Conservationist Divide, with Ian Bushfield of Cambie ReportIan Bushfield is one-third of Vancouver politics podcast Cambie Report, one-half of its older, BC-focused cousin PolitiCoast, and executive director of BC Humanist Association.He’s also co-creator of a new classification method — a simple but compelling matrix — for visualizing the political and urbanist ideologies of the people and parties that ran for, and now occupy, City Hall.Gord spoke to Bushfield at length about the urbanist-conservationist axis and what it means in the current political environment, his view on housing and the implications of the emerging push for ‘spatial justice’, and what we can expect from...2018-12-211h 05
PolitiCoastEp 109: The Great Canadian Club Electoral Reform DebateProportional representation: A fairer vote or the path to chaos?
How should British Columbians choose their elected officials? That question is being put to the province this fall as the current first-past-the-post electoral system is put against three variations of proportional representation.
At this panel, moderated by the hosts of the BC politics podcast PolitiCoast, the Hon Suzanne Anton QC speaks in support of the current system and Seth Klein makes the case for why we should change our voting system to proportional representation.
Thanks to Canadian Club Vancouver for hosting us.
2018-10-2659 min
PolitiCoastEp 100: Live at The Belmont ft Shannon WatersBC Today's Shannon Waters joins us for our 100th episode live show! We talk about what the legislature's been up to over the summer and what's coming up this fall. Then we get into Maxime Bernier's decision to split from the Conservative Party of Canada to launch a new party. Then we have quick(ish) takes on Christy Clark's podcast reemergence and who the best BC cabinet members are. And we close off with some audience Q&As. Support us on Patreon at www.patreon.com/politicoast
2018-08-241h 36
PolitiCoastThe PolitiCoast Star Wars Holiday SpecialStar Wars is known for its giant space battles and galactic storylines. In this holiday special, Ian & Scott are joined by Joe Fulgham to break down the politics and the military strategy & tactics of the Star Wars Universe. From the Galactic Republic and Clone Wars of the prequels to the Empire and Rebellion of the original trilogy to the New Republic, First Order and Resistance of The Force Awakens and The Last Jedi. Spoilers for The Last Jedi abound! Joe's podcasts are The Dreaming and Onlightened and is on Twitter @joefulgham Wookiepedia is your friend, particularly on the Galactic S...2018-01-021h 19
Old Left at the ValleyThe Guys from PoliticoastThe crew welcomes Ian Bushfield, director of the BC Humanists and Scott his co-host from the political podcast:Politicoast. We embark on a journey through BC & Canadian politics, the stories that are making the headlines, the impressions on what is working and what isn't and if the current governments will last their mandatesNancy talks about pigeons in This Day in Historyand we find out that Jesus' butt serves as a time capsule for a spanish priest2017-12-091h 32
PolitiCoastEp 37: Clark's GreeNDP nightmareWith the growth we've had since launching in October, and particularly following the historic 2017 BC election, we think it's time to see what we can really do with this podcast. That's why we're launching a Patreon page to ask you to help us build this show into all that it can be. Don't worry, we'll still do our regular episode each week, but we'd love the flexibility to do more - interviews, emergency episodes, deep dives - and make some of that available early or exclusively to our biggest fans. Join the PolitiCoast Community on Patreon. https://www.patreon...2017-06-021h 22
PolitiCoastPolitiCoast Live Election Night Part 1The first rough cut from our election night live podcast! Minimal editing so forgive any background noise. Thanks to Yagger's Downtown for hosting us!
2017-05-1007 min
PolitiCoastEp 03: Trumpster FiresIan & Scott delve into a post second presidential debate review even as the Trump campaign meltdown shows no signs of abating. They also respond to some of the feedback on carbon pricing, the state of the Conservative Party of Canada's leadership race, Uber's lobbying the BC government, Trudeau's Bombardier Bailout, the Tsawwassen Mills chaos, an update on CETA the Canada-EU free trade deal, falling Vancouver house prices and the start of the next election campaigns in Yukon and Sechelt. Make sure to like PolitiCoast on Facebook, follow @PolitiCoastPod on Twitter and subscribe to the podcast.
2016-10-1445 min
PolitiCoastEp 02: Green Shift 2.0 - Shift HarderIan and Scott delve into the Trudeau government’s announcement that there will be a price on carbon. How did the provinces react and what does it mean for BC? Plus: What can you learn from a nomination meeting? What’s the point in having a politics podcast if the legislature isn’t sitting? What’s going on at the Vancouver School board? Is there any universe where taxing developers will help solve the housing crisis? Fun with flags and more on PolitiCoast. Make sure to like PolitiCoast on Facebook, follow @PolitiCoastPod on Twitter and subscribe to the podcast.
2016-10-0735 min
PolitiCoastEp 00 - PolitiCoast TeaserThis is not the PolitiCoast podcast but just a short teaser or test to make sure we're good to go. Come back on Friday for our first official episode.
2016-09-2501 min