Policing and Corporate Domination

Policing and Corporate Domination

Author: Sandy Hudson & Nora Loreto May 13, 2025 Duration: 50:19
In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about their latest books, and why as corporations continue to chase higher and higher profits, government relies more and more on the security apparatus to keep people in line. Plus -- Mark Carney's cabinet is out!

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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
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Democracy's Death [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:07
In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the state of democracy in Canada, especially as we stare down a US election. Plus, police keep killing people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Liberals' hard-right turn on immigration [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:22
In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the Liberals' cynical use of immigration, whether encouring more of it or cutting it, all for cheap points at the polls. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat…
What is with British Columbia? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 47:06
In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the BC election, Indian interference into Canadian politics and Israel's campaign to forcible displace and murder people in Northern Gaza. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
The truth about uncivil discourse [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:15
In this episode, Sandy and Nora dissect what is behind the push to restore civility to discourse and what incivility should teach us. Plus they talk about more media failures related to tragedies that have happened to Bl…
One year of genocide [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:18
In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the view on Gaza one year after October 7, 2024. They discuss the failures of the federal government to do anything and ask: is there any point in continuing with the same tacti…
Careening towards nuclear war? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 46:44
In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about Israel's invasion of Lebanon, and how incapable/unwilling Canadian media are at challenging Zionist narratives. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The war on Lebanon [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 42:04
In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about Israel's attack on Lebanon and the assault by Canadian instutitutions on our free speech to condemn it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A country full of cowards [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 50:46
In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about one of the barriers to taking action: a lack of courage. They examine how to find and build courage so that people feel supported enough to take on radical acts. Plus, no more c…