Episode 248 – The war in schools
In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the million different regressive things happening in elementary, secondary and post-secondary schools and remind listeners that this is what happens when autonomous student organizing is weak. GET YOUR SANDY AND NORA TORONTO TICKETS HERE: https://thepointofsale.com/tickets/q3e231014001
Episode 247 – Oppenheimer too white?
In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about how narrowed online discourse about society and pop culture box us into meaningless conversations intended to stop us from taking action.
Episode 246 – Camp Morgan cuts to the core of Canada
In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the foundations of Canada and how we are seemingly stuck in a loop of talking points that renders colonisation invisible. Plus labour! action! everywhere! *still from Winnipeg Police Cause Harm .gif
Episode 245 – Are we allowed to criticize the war?
In this episide, Sandy and Nora talk about Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine and ask: are we allowed to be critical of how the West has reacted? Plus, they talk about Pierre Poilievre’s new eyes, Olivia Chow’s new faults and Canada’s new search and rescue bill for the Titan sub.
Episode 244 – How do we defeat Transphobic violence?
In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the forces that create random acts of violence in the name of transmisogyny. Plus, they talk about the US Supreme Court, Google and Facebook threatening Canada with good time and we ask: is it ok to feel good about Olivia Chow?
Episode 243 – Pressure imploding the ultra rich
In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about imploding at the bottom of the ocean. Plus, how media strung us along in a movie-like narrative while it couldn’t figure out what was going on in Russia with an extremely short-lived coup. The tie that binds both issues is decreasing media coverage.
Daily News for June 26, 2023
Story 1 – the OPP has destroyed DNA that it illegally obtained from migrant workers during a DNA sweep. Story 2 – Youth in detention in Saskatchewan are being held by something called The Wrap — a full-body restraint that has been responsible for at least 5 in-custody deaths in California. Story 3 – CBC...
Episode 242 – When is a bus accident a national tragedy?
In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about why Canadians seem to only care about certain tragedies. Plus, they talk about BLM YYC, the Safe Third Country Agreement, cuts at Bell Media and victory for Indian international students.
Episode 241 – What is a social movement?
In this episode, Sandy and Nora explain what exactly a social movement is and why it has power. They also talk about the Toronto election and a bit about press freedom in Ukraine.
Episode 240 – Deconstructing Alberta’s election
In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the Alberta election: authenticity, Danielle Smith and playing to people’s emotions rather than people’s brains.
Episode 239 – Canada’s royal problem
In this episode, Sandy and Nora take stock of a difficult week in American news and pose the question: what would it take for Canada to actually ditch the monarchy?
Episode 249 – The politics of doing nothing feat. Canada
In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about federal politics, who is in bigger trouble and why is the only thing that the Liberals to do to help housing affordability to eliminate GST on building new rental units. Plus! Tickets available here for Sandy and Nora Live in Toronto!