Beste Black Canadian Perspective Podcasts (2024)

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Correcting the Record on Trans Deaths with Dylana Thompson 26:56

1d ago26:56

26:56

It is important for policymakers to use evidence, like data and statistics, to make sound policy decisions. However, governments across Canada and in other places around the world continue to make policy decisions that affect trans lives and livelihoods, while data collection and maintenance on trans people remain lacking or incomplete. Despite adv…

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S16E05 - So what now? 32:26

2d ago32:26

32:26

In this week’s episode of Uncolonized, we dive into the aftermath of the recent U.S. election and what it means for Canadians, as it looks like another four years of Trump may be on the horizon. We break down the ripple effects of Trump’s presidency on Canadian politics, the economy, and our collective social landscape. Is Canada as immune to the U…

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The Continuing Battle for Universal Pharmacare with Marc-André Gagnon 32:47

7d ago32:47

32:47

Despite Canada’s celebrated health care model, a lack of robust and universal drug coverage has resulted in a “fragmented system” that leaves ordinary Canadians without adequate care. Bill C-64 titled An Act Respecting Pharmacare was recently passed in Canada. Providing the framework for universal public drug coverage in Canada, Bill C-64 has been …

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S16E04 - Libertarians and their slavery metaphors 40:32

9d ago40:32

40:32

In Episode 4 of Uncolonized Season 16, Daniel and Gavin dive deep into the 2023 film Jones Plantation, an indie movie created by anarcho-capitalists that uses slavery as a metaphor for government oppression. But behind the "freedom" rhetoric lies a more insidious truth: the film’s creators seem to align with ideologies that ultimately favour the op…

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Activists Make History: Organizing the First Walmart Warehouse Union in Canada with Angela Drew Kimelman 27:18

16d ago27:18

27:18

Walmart is notorious for its anti-union practices, pouring millions of dollars into union-busting campaigns every year. But this didn’t stop Angela Drew Kimelman, an Organizer at Unifor, from helping unionize over 800 workers at a Walmart warehouse in Mississauga, Ontario. In our first episode of Activists Make History, a new podcast series from Pe…

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S16E03 - These MSG Rallies 37:59

16d ago37:59

37:59

Uncolonized Podcast Season 16, Episode 3: This week, Gavin and Daniel dive into a surreal yet unsettling event—Donald Trump’s recent rally at Madison Square Garden. Drawing parallels to the 1930s Nazi rally held in the same venue, they explore how the symbolism, spectacle, and tone feel eerily familiar. They also discuss Hulk Hogan’s peculiar speec…

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Activists Make History - Series Preview 1:09

21d ago1:09

1:09

'Activists Make History' is a new podcast series from Perspectives Journal, hosted by Peggy Nash, author of 'Women Winning Office: An Activist’s Guide to Getting Elected' As a union activist, feminist advocate, and former member of Parliament in Canada's House of Commons, Nash knows what it's like to start from scratch against the odds. In Activist…

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S16E02 - Immigrant anxiety 37:29

23d ago37:29

37:29

In this episode of Uncolonized, host Gavin Stephens dives into the heated topic of how immigrants are politicized as scapegoats in Western societies. From housing crises to public unrest, Gavin breaks down the systemic issues often buried under narratives blaming immigration, exploring events like the London riots and the myth of Western superiorit…

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S16E01 - Are we even human any more? 34:58

1M ago34:58

34:58

This week, we looked at social media companies and the lack of autonomy in art and the world. We also discussed how renters are suffering from algorithms pricing them out of housing and how education has become impossible under surveillance capitalism. Here are some articles we looked at Surveillance capitalism in education, Teen Vogue: https://www…

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Opening the Black Box: Nursing Agencies in Canada with Joan Almost 26:23

1M ago26:23

26:23

Private nursing agencies are have grown in number and use amid the crises facing the healthcare sector by filling the gaps in chronic understaffing. The Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions’ new report Opening the black box: Unpacking the use of nursing agencies in Canada reveals just how much this reliance on nursing agencies has cost. Dr. Joan Al…

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Corporate Tax Breaks, Housing Heartbreaks with Silas Xuereb 17:59

1M ago17:59

17:59

Corporate tax breaks and loopholes in Canada have contributed heavily to the affordability crisis argues Silas Xuereb, researcher at Canadian for Tax Fairness, PhD candidate at University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and author of a new report entitled, How tax breaks are worsening Canada's housing affordability crisis. Outside of calls to build hous…

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Escaping the Consulting Trap with Chris Hurl and Leah Werner 40:08

2M ago40:08

40:08

When public services malfunction, such as the Phoenix Pay scandal or the failure of the pandemic travel ArriveCan app occur, it is easy to point the finger at the government and the political party in power. As Chris Hurl and Leah Werner describe in our latest Perspectives Journal podcast episode, there is some truth to this, but The Consulting Tra…

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Is Market-based Climate Action Working for Canadians? with Brendan Haley 23:18

2M ago23:18

23:18

The price of carbon is in the news again with Conservatives in Canada, and around the world where carbon pricing schemes exist, fuel backlash against the climate policy. Adding to their opposition to carbon pricing policy is today's profit-induced inflation and affordability crisis. For the centrist regimes that pushed for this market-mechanism as …

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Good Enough to Work, Good Enough to Stay: Fixing Canada's Immigration System with Pablo Godoy 33:53

3M ago33:53

33:53

After a long summer break for the Perspectives Journal Podcast, we’re back! With the problematic Temporary Foreign Workers Program in the news, as well as growing anti-immigrant sentiment across Canada and other Western countries, we kicked off this season asking what’s behind this narrative, who’s to blame, and what the working-class is doing to f…

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S15E10 - Sorry we're late 35:29

4M ago35:29

35:29

As the title says, we are late on this one. Life has happened so this season was a bit loose. However here we are with a new and final episode for season 15. We talked politics, pop culture and so much more, so please enjoy and thank you for supporting us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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S15E09: Doug Ford's selling off of Ontario (Part 1) 37:00

4M ago37:00

37:00

Gavin & Daniel are back with the penultimate episode of Season 15. There has been so much going on, especially in Ontario. Ontario Place closing, LCBO on strike, Doug Ford continuing his backroom deals. We had a lot to catch up on and we did in this first part of the episode. Check out the second on our Patreon: http://patreon.com/theuncolonized Ho…

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S15E08 - White journalist does blackface, thinks he solves racism...again 36:21

5M ago36:21

36:21

This week Gavin is all by himself, and letting loose. Gavin discusses a bunch of current events including the Canadian journo who decided to write a book about racism while doing blackface. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Profits, Inflation and Survival in an Age of Emergencies with Isabella Weber 50:05

5M ago50:05

50:05

The 2024 Ellen Meiksins Wood Lecture was held on Thursday, May 30th in partnership with Toronto Metropolitan University’s Faculty of Arts. A special thanks to TMU Interim Dean of Arts Amy Peng for hosting this Broadbent Institute event. Ellen Meiksins Wood was one of the left’s foremost theorists on democracy and history, and often promoted the ide…

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S15E07- Why is Canada’s support for LGBTQ2 rights and visibility declining ? 31:35

5M ago31:35

31:35

This week Daniel & Gavin discussed Canada's decline in support for the LGBTQ2 community based on a recent poll, and the general anger that seems to be very prevalent in the country The Global News poll showing declining support https://globalnews.ca/news/10538379/canada-lgbtq2-rights-poll/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information…

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S15E06 - Kendrick Vs. Drake & the business of beef. 30:06

6M ago30:06

30:06

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Von Gavin Stephens

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The Rise of Investor Ownership and the Housing Crisis with Jeremy Withers 37:49

6M ago37:49

37:49

The housing crisis is apparent for most ordinary Canadians, especially for those paying rents and mortgages that feel increasingly out of reach. Recent data shows that among wealthy countries, Canada's housing cost increases have seen the fastest decoupling from income growth, and with that accelerated price inflation, according to Jeremy Withers, …

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S15E05 - Philosophy, physics and spirituality walk into a bar (featuring Morgan O Smith) 1:03:11

6M ago1:03:11

1:03:11

This week Morgan O Smith (Yinniergy, The Buzz) joins us to talk about the connections between Philosophy, Physics and spirituality. It's an intense and interesting look at life and politics. Morgan is the founder and creator of Yinnergy a meditation binaural beat technology. You can find Yinnergy here:https://yinnergy.gumroad.com/ You can follow Mo…

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Is Canada Falling Behind on Green Industrial Policy? with Hadrian Mertins-Kirkwood 13:16

6M ago13:16

13:16

To help make Canada into a “good society,” Ed Broadbent was a major proponent of “industrial strategy” throughout the 1970s and 80s as leader of Canada’s NDP, to use this policy vision for social democratic change and challenge the dominance of market mechanisms, ultimately to the working-class the tools to build a just and equal economic democracy…

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S15E04 - Pro Palestine Campus Protests 34:44

7M ago34:44

34:44

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Von Gavin Stephens

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Profits? Productivity? Affordability? Talking Economics with Angella MacEwen 18:01

7M ago18:01

18:01

In today’s apparently well-performing capitalist economy, working-class ordinary Canadians aren’t feeling like they live in a "Good Society" and acutely feel these economic pressures. Price inflation, lagging productivity, and record profits. These are the economic indicators that policymakers use to say that the economy is doing so well, and which…

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S1503 - Civil War & Keffiyehs 37:45

7M ago37:45

37:45

In this week's episode, Gavin & Daniel reviewed the politically complicated mess that is Alex Garland's latest film; Civil War. We also talked about the recent Keffiyeh ban in the Ontario Legislature. Civil War Wikki: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Civil_War Keffiyeh Ban: https://toronto.citynews.ca/2024/04/17/keffiyeh-scarves-banned-in-ont…

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S15E02 - Neoliberal Climate Action, in Action 32:37

7M ago32:37

32:37

This week Daniel & Gavin talk about Gavin's need for right-leaning liberals to understand he's not on their side about climate change. Check out this episode and the continuation on our Patreon. http://patreon.com/theuncolonized Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Von Gavin Stephens

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Democracy, Participation and Capitalist Crisis: An Interview with Nancy Fraser 51:44

7M ago51:44

51:44

This conversation with Nancy Fraser explores her work on the crises of capitalism, democracy, and participation. She is interviewed by Nick Vlahos, Deputy Director at the Center for Democracy Innovation, and Adrian Bua, Marie Curie-Sklodowska Fellow at the Autonomous University of Barcelona, ahead of their forthcoming co-edited special volume of th…

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S15E01 - The Eclipse brought us back. 34:50

7M ago34:50

34:50

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Von Gavin Stephens

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S14E10: I Don't LIke North Americans 33:23

9M ago33:23

33:23

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Von Gavin Stephens

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S14E09: Welcome Back Lady Vivdly (Full episode) 1:04:28

9M ago1:04:28

1:04:28

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Von Gavin Stephens

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S14E08 - They Cloned Tyrone part 1 39:51

9M ago39:51

39:51

We're back with a new episode. Gavin & Daniel review the Netflix sci-fi mystery film, They Cloned Tyrone this week. Starring John Boyega, Jamie Foxx and Teyonah Parris. This is Juel Taylor's directorial debut ".The phrase "they cloned Tyrone" appears to be related to a 2023 American science fiction comedy mystery film called "They Cloned Tyrone." T…

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S14E07 - Fargo Season 5 Review 38:47

10M ago38:47

38:47

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Von Gavin Stephens

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S14E06 - Claudine Gay Vs. Harvard 46:23

10M ago46:23

46:23

This week Gavin & Daniel DISCUSSED the recent resignation of Havard president Claudine Gay, and what it means moving forward for academia. Check out the rest of the conversation at our Patreon @ patreon.com/theuncolonized Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Von Gavin Stephens

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S14E05 - The Curious Case of Katt Williams 36:21

10M ago36:21

36:21

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Von Gavin Stephens

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S14E04 - How Palestine Is Discussed 32:44

11M ago32:44

32:44

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Von Gavin Stephens

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Bank Failures, Crypto Contagion, & Bitcoin Culture with David Bailey 43:32

11M ago43:32

43:32

This episode was recorded on April 23, 2023 In this episode, Brad is joined interviews David Bailey for a discussion on the ethical complexities within the cryptocurrency landscape. They tackle the tensions between libertarian values and the reality of Ponzi schemes that sometimes tarnish the industry's reputation. The conversation delves into the …

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The Mechanics of QE and Banking Solvency with former Fed Employee Joseph Wang 1:34:08

11M ago1:34:08

1:34:08

This episode was recorded on June 3, 2022 In this episode, Brad Mills interviews author and former Federal Reserve market specialist, Joseph Wang. Known for his work "Central Banking 101," Joseph offers a treasure trove of insights from his tenure at the Fed, drawing on his experiences navigating the financial landscape post the 2008 crisis. Brad a…

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Can Bitcoin Thrive in the AI-Centric Future? with Nic Gregory 44:41

11M ago44:41

44:41

This episode was recorded on April 27, 2023 In this episode, Brad Mills is joined by Nicolas Gregory, an AI connoisseur, fervent bitcoiner, and co-writer of the CivKit White Paper. Amidst a backdrop of financial tumult as depicted in cinematic tales such as “Margin Call” and “The Big Short,” Gregory recounts his evolution from a software engineer e…

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The Ethical Dilemmas of AI and Crypto: A Critical Examination with Liron Shapira 1:34:49

11M ago1:34:49

1:34:49

This episode was recorded on April 25, 2023 In this episode, Brad Mills is joined by Liron Shapira, a vocal critic of the cryptocurrency landscape and an advocate for rational thinking in the age of digital disruption. Together, Brad and Liron navigate the tricky topic of artificial intelligence - dissecting the existential threats that loom over h…

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Competition and Co-ops: MP Daniel Blaikie on Bill C-56, the Affordable Housing and Groceries Act 33:07

11M ago33:07

33:07

Earlier this fall, the federal Liberal government tabled Bill C-56, the Affordable Housing and Groceries Act, with the aim of jump starting construction of purpose built rental homes with a GST rebate on these kinds of projects, and increasing competition in the grocery industry by strengthening the federal Competition Bureau, upgrading its ability…

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John Carvalho on Bitcoin's Role in Web Decentralization 1:36:24

11M ago1:36:24

1:36:24

This episode was recorded on December 8, 2022 In this episode, Brad Mills interviews the knowledgeable and insightful John Carvalho. Brad and John dive deep into a range of topics including different perspectives on Bitcoin, decentralized technology, and the challenges of creating alternative solutions. They also explore the concept of slash tags, …

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What Progressives Are Getting Wrong (and Right!) About Affordable Housing with Professor Carolyn Whitzman 39:22

11M ago39:22

39:22

Perspectives Journal sat down with Professor Carolyn Whitzman to dive deeper into her Globe and Mail article published last August entitled Canada’s progressive parties have lost the plot on the housing crisis. This was a response to Prime Minister Trudeau’s earlier blunt statement that “housing is not federal responsibility” while ordinary Canadia…

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S14E03: Matt Rife, Guyana and the world between 32:24

11M ago32:24

32:24

Both Daniel and Gavin have a connection to the small country that is known as Guyana. After its recent oil discovery, the South American country has found itself between post-colonial land rights disagreements with Venezuela, and Exxon Mobile cash grabs. We talked about all of it this week and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m…

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S14E02: How the right wins 34:49

12M ago34:49

34:49

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Von Gavin Stephens

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S14E01: Has the NDP lost it's base? 39:18

12M ago39:18

39:18

The Ontario NDP kicking Hamilton MPP Sara Jama out of caucus for calling for a cease-fire during the Israeli / Hamas conflict, and the way the Federal NDP is trying to court the Liberal vote, has the party lost its purpose? Where does the left in Canada go from there? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Green Industrial Policy in Canada 35:10

12M ago35:10

35:10

On October 17th, 2023 the Green Economy Network, a coalition of labour, environmental, and social justice organizations working to build a green economy in Canada, held a workshop in Ottawa at the Canadian Labour Congress to present its updated “Common Platform”, an action plan for investments in job creation and emissions reductions in key economi…

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Seven Decades in the Fight for Equality with Ed Broadbent, Frances Abele, Jonathan Sas and Luke Savage 51:46

1y ago51:46

51:46

In this episode, we’ll take you to the book launch event of Seeking Social Democracy: Seven Decades in the Fight for Equality, held on October 22nd, 2023 at the Toronto Reference Library featuring co-authors Ed Broadbent, Frances Abele, Jonathan Sas, and Luke Savage. The quartet of authors take you behind the scenes of the book, explaining the impe…

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Care Worker Activism with Professor Ethel Tungohan 25:08

1y ago25:08

25:08

Perspectives Journal chats with Broadbent Institute Policy Fellow Ethel Tungohan; Canada Research Chair in Canadian Migration Policy, Impacts and Activism, and Professor of Politics at York University. Her new book released late this summer is called Care Activism: Migrant Domestic Workers, Movement-Building and Communities of Care, published by Un…

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Connecting to your history 53:41

1y ago53:41

53:41

A discussion with recent recipients of the GraceKennedy Jamaican Birthright program, Tianna, Debbie and Ukpong about their internship and connection to their heritageVon whatagwaancnd

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