Off to the races!

Off to the races!

Author: Sandy Hudson & Nora Loreto March 25, 2025 Duration: 53:50
In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about federal election, how tax cuts are dominating discussion and how no one seemed ready despite the fact that we've all known for months this was coming. Plus, Israel re-ignites its bombardment of Gaza and so long, Hudson's Bay Company.

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Tune in to Sandy and Nora talk politics for a frank, unscripted conversation that cuts through the noise. Hosts Sandy Hudson and Nora Loreto bring their distinct and informed perspectives from the front lines of activism and political commentary, offering analysis you won't find in mainstream headlines. Each episode feels like pulling up a chair to a kitchen table discussion where complex issues are broken down with clarity, wit, and a necessary dose of reality. This isn't about performative debates; it's about understanding the power structures at play and the movements working to change them. You'll hear nuanced takes on current events, deep dives into policy, and critical examinations of social justice struggles, all grounded in a commitment to equity and collective action. The chemistry between the hosts makes even the densest topics engaging and accessible. For anyone weary of superficial political coverage, this podcast provides a substantive and compelling alternative. Find Sandy and Nora talk politics wherever you get your podcasts.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Sandy and Nora talk politics
Podcast Episodes
The cold tariff war [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:14
In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about tariffs, free trade, our collective forgetting of 40 years ago and how Canada should stand up to Trump. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Anti-intellectualism and our fascist slide [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:07
In this episode, Sandy and Nora look at the connection between the anti-intellectualism that has swept Canadian institutions and how this has primed them to accept fascism whether they want to or not. Hosted on Acast. Se…
Day 1 of the fascist republic of the United States [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:38
In this episode Sandy and Nora talk about how the tech world has so rapidly mobilized around Trump and how with regime change, they have shed the old vestiges of the former people in power. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com…
Fires in LA and Ottawa [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:44
In this episode Sandy and Nora talk about fires in LA and political turmoil in Ottawa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A rear-end look at 2024 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 57:04
Sandy and Nora look back on the biggest news of the year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
It's the fall of a regime, not a tennis match: Understanding Syria [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 43:52
In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, what it means for the broader region and why people shouldn't get too hung up on figuring out which side to cheer for. Plus, they talk abo…
High trouble in higher ed [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:36
In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the state of higher education, and how student organizing is the only force powerful enough to keep administrators in check. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info…
The racism behind much of the support for Israel [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:51
In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about how many supporters of Israel are using their support to express racism. Plus, a GST holiday? Where we going? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Towards bluer skies [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:59
In this episode, Sandy and Nora take a break from the stuff that matters to talk about the current migration from Twitter towards Bluesky and what it all means (and doesn't mean). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f…
Lessons from the Trump Victory [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 44:38
In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about how to understand Trump's victory without being misanthropic. And critically, what it all means for Canada. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.