Best RedEye Podcasts (2025)

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Collaborative project leads Alberta school to celebrate Eid and Diwali 21:53

9d ago21:53

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Every December, students across Canada enjoy a two-week break to celebrate Christmas. In spring, Good Friday and Easter Monday bring further celebrations and a long weekend. But for Canadian students who want to mark celebrations in their own traditions, it often means being marked “absent” from school. A research professor who worked with high sch…

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Choppin' in the Markets - Red-Eye & Erratic Asthmatic 37:42

18h ago37:42

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Sometimes you come across some great deals that feel like you're stealing. In the midst of a material world, there are plenty of opportunities to find some gems. Whether in local markets or online, you might be surprised at what you can find and for what price. Join us in our discussion! What's the best deal you've come across? Is there an online s…

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Operation Profit reveals ongoing privatization of Alberta public health care 18:56

11d ago18:56

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Allegations of political interference involving Alberta Health Services have been swirling around the provincial government for weeks. The former CEO of Alberta Health Services. Athana Mentzelopoulos, is suing the province for wrongful dismissal, saying she was fired in January for looking into the overpays on contracts with private surgical provid…

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Lynn Naji on media analysis and the pervasive bias against Palestinians 14:53

12d ago14:53

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The ongoing genocide in Gaza has been widely covered in the Canadian media. Yet the coverage has been shown to be unfair, misleading, and biased in favour of Israel. A 2023 analysis by The Breach of thousands of sentences in Canada’s top newspapers found that the largest Canadian newspapers have given disproportionate attention to the deaths of Isr…

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City Beat: Vancouver voters send message to Major Ken Sim 16:55

13d ago16:55

16:55

Big news at Vancouver City Hall this week with the election of Lucy Maloney from OneCity and Sean Orr from COPE as the new city councillors. They are jumping into a busy council agenda including public hearings about the massive proposed development on the Jericho lands in Point Grey and four more Broadway plan rezoning. Redeye collective member Ia…

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Subscription Routines - Red-Eye & Erratic Asthmatic 37:44

16d ago37:44

37:44

We all have those tasks that we do on a regular basis. Some of them we do every day, whether in the morning, mid-day, or at night. We all have those routines that we stick to. Some routines are even on a monthly basis, like our bills. Many things are subscription based payments now and it feels like we're getting scammed! Join us in our discussion!…

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Billionaires and skyrocketing housing costs big drivers of wealth inequality 17:18

15d ago17:18

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People living in highly unequal societies experience a broad range of health and social problems which affect everyone, no matter how much money they have. That’s why we should be paying attention to the latest Statistics Canada data on rising economic inequality in Canada. The latest numbers on household finances show a near-record gap in the shar…

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Local print and broadcast news in serious decline in Canada 16:54

16d ago16:54

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A healthy and robust news environment is central to any country’s democratic health. However the last sixteen years have not been kind to local news outlets in Canada. Many residents of communities, both big and small, now find themselves living in “news deserts” or “areas of news poverty.” A new report aims to better understand the decline in loca…

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Vancouver company tries to sidestep international ban on deep sea mining 16:57

17d ago16:57

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Mining critical minerals has been called the new gold rush. Nickel, copper and other critical minerals are highly sought after in the drive to manufacture new technologies. And some mining companies want to extract these minerals from the deep sea. The Metals Company, a Vancouver-based mining firm, has spent years promoting the idea that mining in …

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Incandescence: A film about wildfire 17:54

19d ago17:54

17:54

Filmmakers Nova Ami and Velcrow Ripper live in Gibsons, B.C. Like most of us here in B.C., they have experienced wildfire smoke in their community every summer for the last few years. This started them reflecting on what they could add to the conversation as documentary filmmakers who’ve covered crises throughout their work. Their new film Incandes…

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Saving Life Hacks - Red-Eye & Erratic Asthmatic 35:15

22d ago35:15

35:15

Have you ever wanted to get something done in an easy and actually feasible way? Tired of buying multiple expensive products just for them to not do their job? Us too. Life hacks are methods of performing every day tasks most efficiently and with minimal materials or hassle. From cleaning to falling asleep, there's a life hack for everything, and w…

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Countering rhetoric of immigrants being a drain on social welfare system 15:21

23d ago15:21

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In recent years, the narrative of immigrants being a drain on the system has been repeated constantly in some Western countries. But we should question how that narrative stacks up against the evidence. A new data set from 22 countries sheds some light on the answer. We speak with Edward Koning, associate professor in political science at the Unive…

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Israeli youth on tour in Canada speak about their refusal to serve with IDF 43:21

25d ago43:21

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On March 22, Independent Jewish Voices Vancouver hosted two Israeli war resisters as part of a nationwide Refuseniks tour. , Einat Gerlitz and Tal Mitnick have been sharing their stories across Canada, shedding light on their public decision to refuse military service in protest of the occupation and the genocide in Gaza. They were joined by physic…

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City Beat: The candidates and the issues in the April 5 by-election 21:04

27d ago21:04

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Advance voting has already begun in the by-election to replace One City councillor Christine Boyle, now an NDP MLA and retiring Green Party councillor Adrienne Carr. The full by-election is scheduled for April 5. Redeye collective member Ian Mass joins us today with his City Beat report. On the agenda, a couple of all-candidate meetings, emerging e…

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Time to Save the Day - Red-Eye & Erratic Asthmatic 37:01

29d ago37:01

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It's about that time. Daytime will be saved once again thanks to the heroic and wildly useful tradition of Daylight Savings Time. Red-Eye and Erratic Asthmatic talk about their experiences with Daylight Savings Time and discuss its uses. While there are places that do not spring their clocks forward or draw the hour back, those who do experience it…

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Assessing re-criminalization of drug possession through a public health lens 13:50

29d ago13:50

13:50

B.C. is in the midst of an ongoing public health emergency, declared in 2016 in response to significant levels of overdoses and drug poisonings. In response, BC implemented a decriminalization framework in 2023, removing criminal sanctions for possession of small amounts of certain unregulated drugs. Less than 18 months later, B.C. amended the fram…

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Groups seek injunction against Alberta's ban on gender-affirming care 13:35

1M ago13:35

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Danielle Smith’s government in Alberta brought in legislation that restricts healthcare access for trans and gender diverse young people. Bill 26 prohibits medically-necessary care from being provided to gender diverse people under 16 years old in the province. Egale Canada, Skipping Stone, and five individual gender diverse youth, supported by the…

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Tariff relief measures must also safeguard forests and forest workers 16:45

1M ago16:45

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As Canada responds to the economic uncertainty caused by U.S. tariffs, there are grave concerns that relief measures could lead to the increased destruction of Canada’s primary and old-growth forests. Fourteen leading conservation organizations have issued an open letter urging all federal parties to commit to policies that safeguard both forests a…

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Campaign for VPL staff's right to wear symbols of support for Palestine 13:28

1M ago13:28

13:28

The Vancouver Public Library has banned staff from wearing symbols of solidarity with Palestine. Many patrons of the library see this as an assault on the VPL's core values of freedom of expression and intellectual freedom. Last week, Concerned Patrons of VPL held an event to protest the ban, and to draw attention to its hypocritical and discrimina…

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Childhood Pets & Memories - Red-Eye & Erratic Asthmatic 36:23

1M ago36:23

36:23

Red-Eye and Erratic Asthmatic talk about some of their experiences with animals. Whether a pet or a random friendly creature on the street, animals can make for some joyful interactions... unless you piss them off. But is that something you can remember doing? Join us in our discussion! Did you have pets growing up? Do you have pets now? What is yo…

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Stop Islamophobia campaign shares resources to combat anti-Muslim racism 13:36

1M ago13:36

13:36

Canada’s special representative on combating Islamophobia, Amira Elghawaby, just brought out a new guide to address anti-Muslim racism in our country. Among the key strategies it identifies is the need to share resources, support networks and advocacy tools. The Maru Society of BC is launching stopislamophobia.ca, an education and outreach campaign…

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The Business of Being a Lawyer, with Davina Frederick • LegalTube Podcast Ep. 12 37:28

1M ago37:28

37:28

Mark talks to Davina Frederick, CEO and Founder of Wealthy Woman Lawyer®, about lawyers starting their own law firms, and treating it like what it is - a business. https://wealthywomanlawyer.com/ Like & Subscribe for all things digital marketing for Canadian lawyers and paralegals.By LegalTube.ca

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Greenpeace facing SLAPP suit over Standing Rock protests 16:56

1M ago16:56

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The oil pipeline company Energy Transfer has brought a SLAPP suit against Greenpeace over the 2016-17 protests at Standing Rock. The $300 million lawsuit threatens Greenpeace’s financial existence and has major implications for Indigenous rights and the right to free speech and protest. Thirteen environmental groups have signed a solidarity letter …

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Save The Bus campaign raises the alarm over transit cuts in Vancouver 17:18

1M ago17:18

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A group that advocates for better transit in Greater Vancouver says that if new funding isn’t found to sustain TransLink’s operations by April, we could be facing a 30% cut in rail service and a 50% cut in bus service and leaving some neighbourhoods without a single bus route. Denis Agar is the executive director of Movement: Metro Vancouver Transi…

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Ontario vs Germany: A contrast in democracy 15:27

1M ago15:27

15:27

Both Ontario and Germany just had elections. In Germany, more than 80% of the electorate turned out to vote. In Ontario, it was less than 50%. In Germany, the number of seats in the German parliament reflected what voters said with their ballots. In the Ontario election, just 20% of the voters were able to hand Doug Ford a sizeable majority. Fair V…

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C Deez Games - Red-Eye & Erratic Asthmatic 36:18

1M ago36:18

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Red-Eye and Erratic Asthmatic discuss the evolved world of games and ancient technology of CDs. Remember having a collection of CDs for your gaming and movie needs? It's not uncommon now to see computers without any CD drive. But even with one, will it be used? Join us in our discussion! Do you still purchase hard copy CDs of games and movies? If s…

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Oil and gas industry's influence on climate education in schools 15:45

1M ago15:45

15:45

The oil and gas industry has a long history of attempting to shape public perceptions of fossil fuel use and sow doubt about the science of climate change. A new report by the Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment and For Our Kids finds that oil and gas companies have funded and supplied misleading climate education to children acr…

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How Trump's bullshit fits into pattern of authoritarian political speech 16:01

2M ago16:01

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Most liars care enough about the truth to try to conceal it. But simply not caring either way is a different vice, one that American philosopher Harry Frankfurt defined as bullshitting. An example would be President Trump claiming the U.S. has a trade deficit with Canada without having any idea whether that’s true or false. Tim Kenyon examines the …

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BC NDP tables provincial budget as Trump continues to threaten tariffs 14:37

2M ago14:37

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BC Minister of Finance Brenda Bailey tabled the province's 2025 budget on Tuesday this week, the same day that Trump brought in a 25% tariff on all Canadian imports. The tariff situation has since changed and will inevitably change again, but the fact remains that the NDP budget was tabled in a world that is dramatically different from when the gov…

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City Beat: Council considers plan for major redevelopment of Jericho lands 13:18

2M ago13:18

13:18

Next week, Vancouver City Council will get its first look at the full plan for the massive redevelopment of the Jericho lands, the Park Board will try to make biking in Stanley Park safer and more accessible, the Vancouver School Trustees will consider restoring democracy at their meetings and lots more. Redeye’s Ian Mass joins us with his City Bea…

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The Stand documents the 1985 Haida blockades on Lyell Island 24:42

2M ago24:42

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On a misty morning in the fall of 1985, a small group of Haida people blockaded a muddy dirt road on Lyell Island, demanding that the government work with Indigenous people to find a way to protect the land and the future. The Stand is a riveting feature documentary drawn from more than a hundred hours of archival footage from that first blockade a…

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City Beat: Ken Sim's widely criticized plan for the Downtown Eastside 17:12

2M ago17:12

17:12

It was a busy week in Vancouver civic politics. Lots of people spoke at City Hall as Ken Sim’s motion to ban on supportive housing came before council, plus the candidates for the April 5 by-election became clear, the design of the rebuild of the Aquatic centre was up for discussion, and lots more. Lorraine Chisholm speaks with Ian Mass in this wee…

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Countering residential school denialism 14:03

2M ago14:03

14:03

This week, the BC Conservative MLA for Vancouver Quilchena reposted a National Post article about the former residential school site in Kamloops, adding a comment that the number of confirmed child burials at the site is zero. The article is about James Heller who pushed the Law Society of B.C. to change its training material to say there were "pot…

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Updated: Business lobby behind push to remove Canada's internal trade barriers 15:03

2M ago15:03

15:03

As Donald Trump threatens Canada with an economic war, the country’s political and business class agree that we have to tear down the barriers to trade across provinces. They claim removing these barriers would reduce prices by 15 percent and add 200 billion dollars to Canada’s GDP. Stuart Trew says business lobbyists and right-wing think tanks are…

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Online abuse prevalent during 2023 Alberta election 16:32

2M ago16:32

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A new report by The Samara Centre for Democracy evaluates abusive content on Twitter during the last Alberta provincial election. The platform, owned by Elon Musk, is now known as X. The study was part of a multi-year initiative that measures abusive content received by Canadian political candidates on social media. It raises big questions about th…

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Canada needs an east-west electricity grid, not another oil pipeline 14:17

2M ago14:17

14:17

Donald Trump’s tariff threats and insistence that Canada become the 51st state have put the issue of national sovereignty firmly on the agenda. It seems obvious that one of the clearest routes to protect Canada now and in the future is to reduce our economic dependence on the United States. One idea that’s been floated is a plan to build an oil pip…

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Supreme Court to hear challenge to Quebec's secularism law 16:17

2M ago16:17

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In January, the Supreme Court of Canada announced that it would hear a challenge to Quebec’s secularism law that prohibits certain public sector workers from wearing religious symbols while performing their duties. Those challenging the law argue that the law imposes discriminatory treatment, mainly on Muslim women. They hope this case will give th…

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Farmers urge Canadian government to boost food sovereignty in face of tariffs 12:42

2M ago12:42

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The National Farmers Union says the government should use the 30-day pause on tariffs to protect Canadian farmers from the effects of U.S. tariffs on exports and retaliatory tariffs by Canada on imports. They say farmers are vulnerable because they produce for international and domestic markets - and they use imported equipment and inputs. We speak…

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Content Marketing with LexBlog CEO Kevin O'Keefe • LegalTube Podcast Ep. 11 36:55

2M ago36:55

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Mark talks to Kevin O'Keefe about content marketing, blogging vs. video, and where marketing is headed. Kevin O'Keefe is the founder and CEO of LexBlog Inc. www.lexblog.com Like & Subscribe for all things digital marketing for Canadian lawyers and paralegals. Our affiliate links: Descript: https://get.descript.com/2nuo4iq7qmuf Lawmatics: https://ww…

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Attack on trans rights across Canada puts youth at risk 19:44

2M ago19:44

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A series of anti-trans measures and unscientific definitions of gender are amongst the flurry of executive orders issued by the U.S. president. In addition, Trump signed an executive order intended to bar transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s sports. Here in Canada, trans people and especially trans youth are facing mounting efforts by conse…

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Metro Vancouver board members seek to scrap climate action plan 13:57

2M ago13:57

13:57

Metro Vancouver has a climate goal of being carbon neutral by 2050. Now that goal is under attack from some members of the Metro Vancouver board. The Dogwood Institute says right-wing populists are trying to scrap climate action from the budget at an upcoming special meeting on February 21. We speak with Ashley Zarbatany, Fossil Gas Campaigner with…

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Trump hits first, negotiates later in trade war with Canada 14:39

2M ago14:39

14:39

The trade war between the U.S. and Canada began with steep tariffs on Canadian goods, followed by retaliatory measures from Canada, and then Trump’s decision to delay the tariffs by 30 days. The delay came after Trudeau promised a so-called Fentanyl Czar and stepped up border security. Canadian political scientists Daniel Drache and Marc Froese say…

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Court challenge to Vancouver's daytime ban on outdoor sheltering 10:27

2M ago10:27

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The BC Civil Liberties Association along with three individual plaintiffs have filed a lawsuit against the City of Vancouver to challenge the city’s daytime ban on outdoor sheltering. They say this ban is cruel, dehumanizing, and deadly. They will be arguing that it violates the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Lorraine Chisholm speaks about the cas…

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$10aDay Child Care Campaign pushes for more spaces, higher wages 12:32

2M ago12:32

12:32

In the last election campaign, the NDP said they would ensure affordable before and after school care across BC and create a long-term capital plan to add thousands of affordable child care spaces. They didn’t commit to raising the wages of workers, or transitioning existing child care to $10 a day. We speak with Sharon Gregson of the $10aDay Child…

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Show Up and Come Back - Red-Eye & Erratic Asthmatic 35:24

3M ago35:24

35:24

Red-Eye and Erratic Asthmatic discuss one of the finer topics in life, TV shows. Recalling older series as well as looking forward to newer programs, there's a seemingly infinite amount of media to consume and digest. Sometimes it seems difficult to keep up with it all! Especially when you start rewatching some favorites. That said, it's equally as…

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Vancouver mayor to close door on provincial funding for supportive housing 14:07

3M ago14:07

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Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim chose a day-long summit last month organized by the pro-business coalition Save Our Streets to make a major announcement about housing. He said that he intends to reject any new supportive housing projects proposed in the city of Vancouver and pledged to address what he called the hyper concentration of services in the Downt…

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Ryan Kelpin on the book Against the People: How Ford Nation is Dismantling Ontario 21:17

3M ago21:17

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A new book published this month provides an in-depth look into the devastating policies of the Ford government across a wide range of public policy issues: from health care to labour and Indigenous lands. Against the People was co-authored by Brian Evans and Carlo Fanelli. Ryan Kelpin is one of more than 20 contributors to the book. He joins us to …

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An evening with the authors of a book on Jewish anti-Zionist organizing 1:01:10

3M ago1:01:10

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Solidarity Is the Political Version of Love: Lessons from Jewish Anti-Zionist Organizing was published last year by Haymarket Books. The two authors, Rebecca Vilkomerson and Rabbi Alissa Wise, were both staff leaders of Jewish Voice for Peace from 2010 to 2020. In the book, they ask what the politics of solidarity look like in practice, and how lef…

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Amazon to lay off nearly 2000 workers in Quebec following unionizing drive 18:40

3M ago18:40

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Last week, Amazon announced that it will lay off all its workers at seven warehouses, fulfillment centres and sorting stations in Quebec. Almost 2000 workers will lose their jobs, 1,700 of which are permanent positions. After a two-year effort, workers at an Amazon warehouse in Laval had unionized with the Confédération des Syndicats Nationaux last…

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Movin' On Up & Out - Red-Eye & Erratic Asthmatic 37:00

3M ago37:00

37:00

Red-Eye and Erratic Asthmatic discuss the ever present aspect of life, moving. You've likely moved at least once throughout your life, each time comes with both excitement as well as challenges. With all of this said, what the hell do we end up talking about? Join us in our discussion! When's the last time you've moved? Have you ever moved to anoth…

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