Civically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina Cherneskey

Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners,  Flying solo this week. In Part One, I give an update as we head into Week 2 of our federal election coverage with an overview of what’s shaping up nationally and take a closer look at the candidates running in Saskatchewan—who’s in, who’s out, and what to watch for as campaigns heat up. In Part Two, I turn the spotlight to Saskatoon with a roundup of local stories...

Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, Thanks for tuning in.  Christina Cherneskey and I begin with the latest re the Federal Election in Part 1 and then bring in some stories from Saskatchewan and Saskatoon in Part 2. Have a listen. Support local media. Exercise your civic muscles.  Civically speaking, Lenore Swystun with Christina Cherneskey Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show ab...

Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, Thanks so much for continuing to listen to this show. Shows rooted in community radio stations like CFCR matter where local voices share wisdom and express views that make us think, think again, and dig deeper for meaning and value in one's community. Monica Kreuger and Sara Wheelwright return as guest panelists to the show. No strangers to our city of Saskato...

Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, Thanks for tuning in. 2 parts. First part - Tariffs go into effect in North America.  Second part, we talk waste, savings, parking, and more re City of Saskatoon.   Have a listen.  Share with others. Support community radio and local podcasts wherever you are. And when in Saskatoon, support CFCR and shows like this. Civically Speaking,  Lenore Swystun with Christin...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Dear Listeners, Please have a listen to this week's episode. We dive into some key milestone moments - Russia's invasion of Ukraine - 3 years later; Federal Liberal Leadership Race; Premier and team travels to Washington to discuss trade and tariffs and related items; Saskatoon Council and zoning of secondary suites. Tune in to local media. Support community radio...

Send us Fan Mail Catherine McDonald, newly elected Ward 1 Councillor in Saskatoon, joins us with a compelling narrative of her transition from trades professional to influential municipal leader. Catherine's journey is anything but ordinary, marked by a passion for lifelong learning that spans culinary arts, wine, spirits, and horticulture, alongside running a family cheese shop that ignited...

Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, Thanks so much for tuning in. So much appreciate your listening ears. This week's episode, we touch base on the latest re our neighbours to the south. And then, we circle back to home.  Musing end in the renaming of a favourite coffee beverage.  Canadiano, anyone?  Have a listen. And, be sure to support local radio shows just this.  Civically speaking,  Lenore...

Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, Thanks so much for tuning in. So much appreciate your listening ears. This week's episode, we touch base on the latest re our neighbours to the south. And then, we circle back to home.  Musing end in the renaming of a favourite coffee beverage.  Canadiano, anyone?  Have a listen. And, be sure to support local radio shows just like this.  Civically Speaking- Sa...

Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, Gord Androsoff joins me and we dive into the latest news re To Tarrif or Not, the latest from Trump land. And now, we and Mexico, have a month's delay...or not? Trade wars, tarrifs and closer to home....the un housed, root causes, and buying local.  Join us. Support community radio by tuning into CFCR 90.5 FM4 and shows like this.  Civically speaking,  Lenore...

Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, Thanks so much for tuning in.  Much appreciation.  Christina and I jump into what's going on politico-wise at the nation state level and end up close to home talking public opinions on civic government and bridges.  Liberal leadership, election meddling, tariffs, Ontario election announcement, Survey says, Advice for Saskatoon City Council, bridges, un-housed...

Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, Thanks for tuning in. Much appreciation always.  Key focus of this episode is how the world changes as Donald Trump becomes the 47th President of the USA. And, what are the implications for Canada and the rest of the world. This leads us to what is going on currently with the Liberal Leadership race.  We close with a little chat about the recent fire that happened...

Send us Fan Mail Howdy Dear Listeners, This month is flying by - and it is starting out me thinks like a lion - fires of all sorts - from the most devasting in real time in California - to the fires being set by a USA President Elect and Prime Minister Canada departing. We popcorn away on these topics and closer to Saskatoon - in the form of snow and more. Be sure to support community radio and lo...

Send us Fan Mail Happy New Year Listeners, Here we go today, talking about one of our favourite pastimes - the whether.  And today, we had quite the whether event to talk about. Seen with whether radar. It landed.  Whether the Liberal Party of Canada can get their poop in a group and find a new leader amidst Justin Trudeau's announced resignation.  Whether Pierre Poilievre can continue his mo...

Send us Fan Mail Happiest of the Holiday Season, This was a quickly done holiday episode with James Yachyshen. We meander our way through some reflections, ponderings forward regarding politics locally and further afield. And, we open and close by giving thanks and appreciation to you, our listeners. May your holiday season be joy-filling, dialogue digging fun-wise, and safe! Lenore Swystun, Host...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Dear listeners,  This week we talk federal politics and other highlights national and local.   No more Freeland in Federal Liberal Cabinet. And, closer to home, what about the latest, regarding supports for folks without homes or shelters and the weather being so cold. Tune in. Have a listen. Support local media and shows like this.   Thanks for tuning in.  Civically Speakin...

Send us Fan Mail Dear Civically Speaking Listeners, You are in for a treat.  Tasha Kheiriddin, National Post Columnist, Geo-political analyst, lawyer, authour and more, joins Dr. Bohdan Kordan, Professor Emeritus, Political Studies, International Relations, St. Thomas Moore College, focusing on nationalism and ethnic conflicts, politics of state/minority relations, and Canadian foreign policy. Jam...

Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners,  Thanks for tuning in. Today we head south with guests Patricia Roe and James Yachyshen.  Christina Cherneskey sends her regrets. In this episode Patricia and James offer up different perspectives on the incoming President including what may be the impacts for Canada...  good, bad and otherwise.  Have a listen. Be sure to support community radio and shows just like...

Send us Fan Mail Thanks for tuning in Dear Listeners, We are truly heading rapidly towards the end of the year and governments are getting back into policy making mode.  The Throne speech was delivered today.  And priorities outlined.   We touch on m highlights and who is taking up key cabinet positions and shadow cabinet positions within this session of the Legislative Assembly. And, more.... Tun...

Send us Fan Mail Thanks for tuning in, Dear Listeners, OKAY, the election cycle is complete....at least for now...as we head into 2025 noting that a Federal Election at some point will most likely be triggered. James Yachyshen, a regular panel member joins Christina Cherneskey and myself, to ponder on the recent Saskatoon Civic Election and touch on a few other races, especially, mayoral changes,...

Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, Exciting - we are coming to the end of the Fall 2024 Election Cycle. The Civic Election is right around the corner.  November 13, 2024. Voting takes place from 8 am to 8 pm.    We give a run down on how to vote, where to vote, and where you can get all the details about your candidates and such. You can vote for a Mayor, a Councillor, and a School Board Trustee in...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Dear Listeners, Indeed, tis' Election Season. In just a little over a week, November 13, we'll know who Saskatoon's new City Council will be. Joining this episode - thanks to Phil Tank, Opinion Editor, Saskatoon StarPhoenix along with Charles Hamilton, Producer, Saskatoon CBC Morning Show. Regrets from Christina Cherneskey. In part one, we reflect mostly on th...

Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, Thanks for tuning in. In this episode are the last batch of quick interviews I did with Ward 6 and Ward 7 candidates respectively who were present while I was in attendance at the Combined Business Council Candidate Expo that took place last week. Please note that Wards 9 and 10 the incumbents were acclaimed - Zack Jeffries and Bev Dubois.  While there were candida...

Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, Thanks for tuning in. In this episode are quick interviews I did with Ward 2 and Ward 1 candidates respectively who were present while I was in attendance at the Combined Business Council Candidate Expo that took place last week. You can find further information about all the candidates in each of the respective wards, school boards and those running for mayor here...

Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, In between our regular programming I have been going out - looking 'behind the ballot.'  For example, find two episodes where I go out in the field and interview campaign team volunteers and campaign managers for the Mayoral Candidates. In this episode and another couple episodes I will features Council candidates who attended a combined business expo hos...

Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, Thanks for tuning in. What a Fall Season we are having in the civic arena. A Provincial Election just happened.  Congratulations to all who stepped up to run, volunteered and voted. It was quite the night and we still have more results to learn and confirm....some races to close to call until the mail-in ballots are counted on October 30, 2024. And we are not done...