Winnipeg Free Press

Niigaan and the Lone Ranger

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Two newspaper columnists talk politics, culture and media from the geographical centre of Canada and ground zero in the debate over Indigenous reconciliation. Niigaan Sinclair and Dan Lett of the Winnipeg Free Press rep the 204 (and, to a lesser extent, the 431 and 584).

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Sadness and Horror in Treaty One territory 07.12.2022 1:16:33

Niigaan and Dan talk about recent developments in the police investigation of an alleged serial killer who preyed on Indigenous women. Plus, a feature interview with Sandra Delaronde, former chair of the Manitoba MMIW Coalition and a deeply personal story from former MLA Kevin Chief.

Two Mayors for the Price of One 30.11.2022 1:10:23

Dan and Niigaan sit down for an extended chat with new Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham. And Winnipeg poet Chandra Mayor explains why it's so difficult for poets to do concert tours.

The State of Hate 16.11.2022 1:17:08

Isha Khan, CEO of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, discusses the state of hate throughout the world. Oh, and a new theme song that will likely never be heard again.

Managing podcast fame and the future of downtown 10.11.2022 1:22:37

Dan and Niigaan talk podcast fame, federal mini-budget and the never-ending saga that is the U.S. midterm elections. They also welcome Jets co-owner Mark Chipman to talk about the future of downtown and Winnipeg MP Leah Gazan talks about how she learned to love heckling.

Episode 1 02.11.2022 1:08:03

Episode 1 of the new podcast by Winnipeg Free Press columnists Dan Lett and Niigaan Sinclair.