What is with British Columbia?

What is with British Columbia?

Author: Sandy Hudson & Nora Loreto October 22, 2024 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.

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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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Should we save the NDP y or n? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:01:19
This Question and Answer period is from the live show in St. John's on June 6, 2025. The questions discuss the future of the NDP, Alberta Wexit, fighting fascists and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
How to convince someone of anything [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:57
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Dismantling extreme income inequality [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 38:22
In this conversation, Sandy and Nora talk about the need to tackle extreme wealth inequality and to not allow the right to control the message that greed and wealth are good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo…
How do we convince people on the other side? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:15
From Pierre Poilievre trying to woo the working class to building movements on campus, here's the Q&A period from Sandy and Nora Live in Charlottetown on April 29, 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more in…
Only social movements can save us [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:12
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Palestine activism, campuses and a decades-long attack on free speech [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 49:02
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Taking Canada apart piece by piece [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:56
In this episide, Sandy and Nora talk about the abrupt Liberal decision to defund the Canadian state while pouring money into the military. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
They are watching you [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 51:13
In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about increasing state surveillance. Plus, understanding the attacks on Mamdani. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
PM for two months, Carney does damage already [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 45:17
In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about Carney's decisions -- from ramming through legislation that will give extraordinary powers to Ministers in the name of national security and interest, to sky-high deportations a…
Weapons of Mass Destruction redux? [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 48:13
In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the parallels between 2003 and 2025, Iraq and Iran, Bush and Trump, and how Toronto has enforced it's so-called bubble zone bylaw to restrict anti-war protests. Hosted on Acast.…