Sandy and Nora talk politics

In this episiode, Sandy is joined by Travis Laver and Elizabeth Ha to talk about racism, immigration, the trade war and living in a border town when the US is being belligerant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sandy and Nora dive into the purpose of protests, challenging the idea that recent gatherings were ineffective. They highlight the significance of the No Kings protests and the Global March of Women in Quebec City, showcasing their diverse turnout. The hosts argue that protests provide valuable insights into public sentiment and necessary data for organizers. They emphasize the importance of engaging in offline movements, using humor and creativity in protests, and the need for solid alternatives to critiques, all while reaffirming the crucial role of dissent against authoritarianism.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora explain why the US administration has decided to go after "Antifa" -- what that is and what it isn't. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the Ellison project of money laundering through purchasing a blog for $150M to suck up even closer to the empire as the US collapses. And what does this all mean for Canada? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the police murder of Nooran Rizayi in Saint-Hubert, and how the police in Canada are totally out of control. Plus, they talk about Canada Post and what we stand to lose if the corporation makes the changes that the federal government is allowing them to make. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about how similar Canadians' reactions have been to the state of the world, based on the past 6 months of touring. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora explain how Canadians should (and should not) understand Charlie Kirk's assassination, and how resisting the attack on Free Speech will be fundamental to our future work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about how culture wars are fed off of virtual connection and fake community, and that we need to inject real community in the debates to take away some of the power that a culture war can have. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the genocide in Gaza, what Air Canada flight attendants' actions have meant for labour, and burning books in Alberta. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 more information.