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

Send us Fan Mail Hello Dear Listeners, Following Remembrance Day, we are in for an important update on the geo-political situations going on in our world. Focusing on wars going on in Ukraine and in the Middle East.   Many thanks to Dr. Kordan, a regular guest, a Political Scientist who has studied geo-political conflicts  -- who breaks down a number of key components with a focus on liberal democ...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Dear Listeners, You are in for a treat - in part one, Matt Young joins us. Matt's a Reporter with CTV Saskatoon plus a host of all kinds of other assignments including commentary for the USASK Huskies and Saskatoon HillTops. And, his side hustle as a gamer!  In part 2 we talk civic affairs and land on the importance of us heading into Remembrance Day week-end. Civically...

Send us Fan Mail Boo! Today's show - we talk about some chronic topics - homelessness, downtowns, arenas...and a bunch related... Be safe out there. I'm wearing a planning costume today! Civically Speaking, Lenore Swystun, Host along with Christina Cherneskey, Co-host Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues. 

Send us Fan Mail Hello Dear Listeners, Thanks for tuning in.  In this week's show - Christina Cherneskey and I focus on some civic updates in Part 1 and then turn our attention to provincial politics in Part 2.  Apologies for a technical glitch in Part 2 - gave the unique opportunity to talk about the back end of the show - production and the tools used to pool this show together.  It's...

Send us Fan Mail Thanks for tuning in, Dear Listeners, Please have a listen to this week's show and share with others. City budget, homelessness, downtown arenas, downtown redevelopment, and much more. Civically speaking, Lenore Swystun, Host along wtih Christina Cherneskey Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues. 

Send us Fan Mail Deae Listeners, Thanks for tuning in this post Thanksgiving week.  What a weekend it was.  Earthquakes, war and more.  Have a listen. Christina Cherneskey and I  go far afield and then bring it all closer to home in Saskatchewan and Saskatoon.  Civically Speaking,  Lenore, Host Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues. 

Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, Thanks for tuning in and thanks for supporting local community radio and shows like this. This week, Christina Cherneskey and I go at it - regarding some of the latest news in Saskatoon and then stretch further afield in taking a pulse on wider stories folks are plugging into ...from Swifties and the NFL to the latest in Ukraine and indictments and Trump. Have a li...

Send us Fan Mail Thanks for tuning in... It's our annual FM-Phasis campaign so we encourage you to support cfcr.ca.  On today's shown we talk about the importance of 20th Street in Saskatoon, the downtown library. And, big moves...Sask Polytechnic, Downtown Aren Districtd and more... Have a listen.  And more importantly, thanks for listening.  Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan&a...

Send us Fan Mail Thanks for tuning in, Dear Listeners... This episode is being aired thrloguh Civically Speaking's Annual Fm-Phasis fundraiser.   Support community radio and shows like this by donating at www.cfca ca.   On today's show we touch on the latest civic topical issues featuring a discussion on  the Saskatoon Public Library having to pivot after tenders coming back way over pro...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Dear Listeners, We hope you are having a good week. This show was recorded ahead of this week due to the scheduling of other activities. Have a listen. Always interesting content as we dive into some of the ongoing topical issues facing the city of Saskatoon and beyond. Civically speaking,  Lenore Swystun  Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic...

Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, You are in for a treat as Christina Cherneskey and I, Lenore Swystun, are joined by Digital Opinion Editor, Phil Tank with the Saskatoon StarPhoenix. We delve into municipal election speculation that is set to happen in November of 2024.  Already we can feel what many call in the political world - the vibes of  'silly season.'   Budgets, potential candida...

Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, Thanks for tuning in. Christina and I had a a whole whack if stories queued up for today's show.  But as the discussion unfolded early on we ended up focusing on Saskatoon and their upcoming meetings around topics and notions such as Council budgeting for smaller garage bins, that led us down the worn home if civic budgeting, infill housing, and a whole lot mo...

Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, Thank you so much for tuning in.  This week includes a smattering of recent and ongoing stories.  Flying Solo. Christina and I have some competing schedules.  Have a listen. Support community radio. Exercise your civic muscles always.  Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues. 

Send us Fan Mail Thanks for tuning in, This week Christina Cherneskey and I dive into two topical issues.  In part 1, we focus on the arena district and the delay on receiving financial options for how to make it so without impacting other budgetary choices by the City of Saskatoon.   And in part 2, we analyse the results from the latest results from the 3 provincial by-elections...and what this m...

Send us Fan Mail Thanks for tuning in! August already flying by. Today's show is a smattering of issues including parking, traffic, housing, homelessness and more.   Visit us on Facebook at @civicspeak.   Share any and all ideas and suggestions to make this show better.   And, be sure to support community radio and stations like cfcr.ca 90.5 FM in Saskatoon. Civically speaking, Lenore Swystun...

Send us Fan Mail Thanks for tuning in, In this week's episode - Part 1  - we focus on the upcoming provincial byelections (2 urban constituencies in Regina and one that includes the area around and including Lumdsen) and what factors may play a role in who ends up as the representative; homelessness and affordability being key ones.  In Part 2 - we focus in on Saskatoon and muse about on-goin...

Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, Thanks for tuning in.  It's a real treat to have back on the show, The SKoop's Dale Richardson, along with Sally Housser of the SKoop's podcast team.  Find their show on any streaming service. In part 1 of this episode we focus on the 3 upcoming Saskatchewan Provincial By-elections set to take place in August with a voting week that culminates in Dec...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Listeners, Uploading this a bit late. Apologies.  This show runs commentary on on-going Saskatoon civic issues - the proposed arena district with a side of e-scooters and a few other smatterings as well.... Have a listen. Always entertaining. Always something to learn.   Thanks Christina for being my co-host. Civically Speaking, Lenore Swystun, Host Civically Speaking- Saska...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Listeners, Thanks for tuning in. Quick note for what's on this week - we touch base on some of the most recent news coming out of Saskatoon's civic arena - all puns in - includes a chat about the proposed Arena District; thoughts on the location of the current Jazz Festival Site; accessible cities; densification and downtowns; and a little bit more. Have a listen....

Send us Fan Mail Hello Dear Listeners, Thanks for tuning in. This week Christina and I have a chat about quite a few Saskatoon civic issues - from proposed ward boundary changes and budgets to e-scooters and red balls. Have a listen. Share with others and support local community shows just like this that air on community radio - Saskatoon's CFCR.ca. Civically Speaking,  Lenore Swystun and Chr...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Dear Listeners, Christina Cherneskey and myself, Lenore Swystun, are both happy to be back in the studio together. Lots to chat about. In the first half - we focus on by-elections occurring this week federally, and weight in on three Saskatchewan provincial by-elections which dates may be announced sometime in the next few weeks, or, at the latest, sometime this Fall.     In...

Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, We are in for an interesting and uplifting start to June where the tables turn and someone who has shared the stage as a co-host of panel sessions on the War in Ukraine and the Covid 19 Pandemic becomes a guest - drum roll - Anika Mysha. Anika is an amazing young professional who when not a financial planner doing good in the world to improve our financial literacy...

Send us Fan Mail Thanks for tuning in. This week - we unpack the Alberta Provincial Election including playing the victory and conciliation speeches of the leaders. Have a listen. Thanks for tuning in. Civically Speaking, Lenore Swystun, Host regrets Christina Cherneskey, Co-host Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues. 

Send us Fan Mail Dear Listeners, In this episode of Civically Speaking, Councillor David Kirton, of Ward 3 with the City of Saskatoon (located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan), joins the show from Lenore's backyard. Councillor Kirton (David) reflects authentically on his time so far on City Council - as he finishes his third year of his first four year term.  We go deep into a key issue that has b...

Send us Fan Mail Hello Dear Listeners, Thanks for tuning in. Christina was not able to join todau. James Yachyshen jumps in to check in on the latest topical federal, provincial and Saskatoon local issues.  Have a listen. Share with others. Support community radio.  Civically speaking, Your host, Lenore Swystun  Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues.