Episode 312 – Backlash, decline or both?
In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the chaos at the White House and how to buckle up for a world where the United States’ empire is collapsing.
Episode 311 – Fighting violence with more violence? Three years of Russia’s war on Ukraine.
In this episode, Sandy and Nora take stock of where things are on the third anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. They also talk about defunding higher education and how Canada has chosen atrophy in the face of crumbling US hegemony.
Episode 310 – It’s white nationalism. Call it white nationalism.
In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about how “anti-woke” politicians are just white nationalists, and how Liberals have so effectively coopted DEI.
Episode 309 – Faux Canada
In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about nationalism, how this moment needs to be one where radical politics are put front and centre, and what’s at stake if we get it wrong.
Episode 307 – Anti-intellectualism and our fascist slide
In this episode, Sandy and Nora look at the connection between the anti-intellectualism that has swept Canadian institutions and how this has primed them to accept fascism whether they want to or not.
Episode 306 – Day 1 of the fascist republic of the United States
In this episode Sandy and Nora talk about how the tech world has so rapidly mobilized around Trump and how with regime change, they have shed the old vestiges of the former people in power.
Episode 303 – It’s the fall of a regime, not a tennis match: Understanding Syria
In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, what it means for the broader region and why people shouldn’t get too hung up on figuring out which side to cheer for. Plus, they talk about how the murder of a CEO brought the internet together.
Episode 302 – High trouble in higher ed
In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the state of higher education, and how student organizing is the only force powerful enough to keep administrators in check.
Daily News – Dec. 5, 2024
Story 1 – Closing arguments finish in trial of man charged with terror charges over Atomwaffen connections. Story 2 – No, there’s not more food recalls right now. Story 3 – GM’s Chinese holdings are losing money. Story 4 – CEO of UnitedHealth shot dead in the streets of Manhattan. The Internet rejoiced. Story 5...
Episode 313 – PM Mark Carney’s tiny window of opportunity
In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about Mark Carney, his rapid ascent to the top of Canada, and what it all means for everyone down below. Plus, the disapperance of Mahmoud Khalil.