Syrus Marcus Ware
Visual artist, activist, and academic focusing on intersectional disability justice and racial equity, speaking here about the BAFTA incident and its implications for race and disability.
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Feb 24, 2026 • 27min
In the wake of the BAFTA's controversy, what does accountability look like?
Syrus Marcus Ware, visual artist and activist focused on racial equity and disability justice, discusses the BAFTA slur, accessibility failures, and public responses. Kira Hall, puppeteer for children’s TV, and David Moscrop, political commentator, chat about Puppet Regime, why puppets satirize global leaders effectively, and how comedy meets serious political critique.
Nov 25, 2025 • 59min
Radical politics through community, care and struggle
Syrus Marcus Ware, activist and founder of Black Lives Matter Canada, teams up with Matthew Green, former Hamilton city councillor, to explore radical politics. They call for a revolutionary rethink of left strategies and emphasize the importance of community and care. The duo discusses historical cycles of resistance, the failures of the NDP, and the need for pragmatic coalitions to address rising violence. They advocate for relational survival through mutual aid and stress the necessity of long-term community engagement to build collective power.
Nov 21, 2025 • 30min
FRIDAY WRAP on Wicked: For Good, Michelle Obama's comments on Black hair, and Mariah Carey
Join Kathleen Newman-Bremang, a sharp entertainment commentator, Sarah-Tai Black, a perceptive film critic, and Syrus Marcus Ware, a thought-provoking visual artist, as they dive into the latest cultural conversations. They tackle the buzz around the 'Wicked' film adaptation, exploring its emotional depth and political themes. The trio also discusses Michelle Obama's controversial comments on Black hair, addressing the systemic discrimination and the varied public reactions. Plus, don't miss their take on Mariah Carey's festive hit re-entering the charts!
