Rose City Politics

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Rose City Politics is a weekly, hour-long show focused on the movers-and-shakers affecting the political scene in Windsor, Ontario. Municipal politics is the emphasis when you join panelists Kieran McKenzie, Pat Papadeas, Mark Boscariol, Don Merrifield and Doug Sartori as they disect, debate, educate and inform on political happenings in Windsor and Essex County.

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The Hardest Walk 09.05.2019 1:02:43

Ten years after: The 2009 CUPE strike in perspective 02.05.2019 1:02:04

Show regulars Pat Papadeas, Don Merrifield, and Doug Sartori are joined by former CUPE president Mark Vander Voort and former Windsor city councillor Alan Halbersdadt to talk about the 2009 Windsor CUPE strike.

Chris Holt Hates Santa 25.04.2019 59:06

BIA hi-jinks with Councillor McKieran 18.04.2019 1:01:43

Tonight on the show: We will be speaking to Ward 9 Councillor and former RCP host, Kieran McKenzie about his time so far on Council, biggest issues for his ward and more. We are also joined in the second half by Brian Yeomans, the new Chair of the Downtown Windsor Business Improvement Association about his new role and vision for downtown. The panel this episode includes Doug Sartori and Don Merri...

Jail House Rock 11.04.2019 1:01:55

Tonight on the show: We will be speaking to Ward 10 Councillor, Jim Morrison about his time thus far on Council, biggest issues for his ward, and more. Also: a new police conduct investigation and two heritage buildings are getting a second life. Our panel this episode include Sarah Morris, Paul Synnott, and Don Merrifield. Please support Rose City Politics by becoming a Patreon subscriber: https:...

Fat Stacks: 2019 Budget & Election Returns 04.04.2019 1:00:46

The Best of RCP 2018 28.03.2019 1:10:14

Unfortunately we can't do the show live tonight. Here's a repeat of our best-of show for 2018. See you next week!

Islamophobia in Politics 21.03.2019 1:00:40

Carjacks and tax hikes 14.03.2019 1:20:18

Tonight on the show: Our panel includes Don Merrified, and Don Merrifield. We welcome back friend of the show Sarah Cipkar, Community Development Coordinator with Downtown Windsor Community Collaborative. Learn more about them here: https://www.dwcc.ca/ Please support Rose City Politics by becoming a Patreon subscriber: https://www.patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics

Are We Still the Worst? 07.03.2019 1:00:54

Tonight on the show: Previews of the City of Windsor budget, development debate around the South Cameron Woodlot, and is Windsor still the worst place in Canada to be a woman? Our panel this episode include Sarah Morris and Don Merrifield. We welcome back friend of the show, Frazier Fathers. Check out his blog here: https://gingerpolitics.com/ Please support Rose City Politics by becoming a Patreo...

I Don't Like Mondays 28.02.2019 57:40

Tonight on the show: It's been almost two weeks since the story of the 9-1-1 call placed from the home of Chief Al Frederick broke in the media. We cover the developments, talk about the news that there will be no Monday Windsor Star editions in the future, and visit the transit snake pit.

911 21.02.2019 1:06:07

Tonight on the show: coverage of recent incidents relating to the Windsor Police Services.

Aug 2018 Aftershow archive: Police Board Complaints 14.02.2019 47:07

In August 2018, Rose City Politics recorded a special "aftershow" podcast on the subject of the Windsor Police Services and its board of directors for premium Patreon subscribers only. In light of the public interest value of this conversation after the CBC reporting on concerns around a November 911 call to the residence of the Chief of Police we are posting this on our public feed.

Strategy Session with the Border City Hippy 14.02.2019 1:02:25

Tonight on the show: City Council proposed dozens of new projects to fold into its 20-year strategic plan last night. We dive into what was approved and what was cut. Plus, we try our hand at another Lightning Round of topics. Our panel this episode includes Doug Satori, Sarah Morris, Don Merrifield, and Bill Marra. We are joined in studio by friend of the show and active transportation activist,...

Amherstburg Edition 08.02.2019 48:18

Doug Sartori and Paul Synnott are joined by Amherstburg politcal bloggers Anthony Leardi and Sarah Gibb in this pilot episode of a new County-focused RCP podcast

Hired Guns and Rock Stars: The Megahospital legal challenge 07.02.2019 1:06:51

The Big Freeze: Tech Wage & Sprawl 31.01.2019 1:01:55

Tonight on the show: Breaking down the new report on wage gap in Windsor tech, regional transit realities, and a conversation with Frazier Fathers on sprawl and the Windsor landscape. Our panel this episode includes Doug Satori, Sarah Morris, and Don Merrifield. We are joined in studio by friend of the show, Frazier Fathers. You can find his blog at https://gingerpolitics.com/ Please support Rose...

Sin CIty Opts In 24.01.2019 1:02:57

Tonight on the show: Monday's Council meeting opted in to cannabis retail and approved active transit goals. The panel includes Doug Sartori, Sarah Morris, Pat Papadeas, and Don Merrifield. Please support RCP by becoming a Patreon supporter at http://www.patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics

Committees, Polling Drama, and Flying Cars 17.01.2019 1:10:49

Tonight on the show: City of Windsor Committees, polling data drama, and cannabis retail update. Plus, the North American International Auto Show is in Detroit - what is the future of economic development and the auto industry in Windsor? Our panel this episode includes Doug Satori, Sarah Morris, Don Merrifield and Pat Papadeas. Special guests: Justin Falconer from Workforce WindsorEssex, Councill...

Budgets, Buds, and Women's March 2019 10.01.2019 52:48

Tonight on the show: the Enhanced Capital Budget, the upcoming council cannabis debate, and the 2019 Windsor Women’s March. Our panel this episode includes Doug Satori, Pat Papadeas, Sarah Morris, and Paul Synnott. Special guests: Michelle Mainwaring, Jessica Sartori, Fatima Ahmed (founding member and president of Women of Colour, Women's Legal Alliance of Windsor), and Phoebe Hopps (President of...

Budgets, Buds, and Women's March 2019 10.01.2019 11:34

Best of RCP 2018 03.01.2019 1:10:10

DOWNTOWN - A Special RCP Documentary 27.12.2018 45:39

This week, we take you downtown. 20 voices from 20 hours: baristas, buskers, dancers, and many more. Explore the issues in the core from those who live, work, and play here. This documentary was recorded over one 20-hour period on Friday, October 26th 2018. It was produced and edited by Sarah Morris. We would like to thank H’Om Yoga Studio, Dougall Public School Breakfast program, Downtown Mission...

2018 Wrap Up With Windsor Media 20.12.2018 1:05:19

Transit Talk with Pat Delmore and the Transit Snake Pit 13.12.2018 1:00:00