Sandy and Nora talk politics

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about how culture wars are fed off of virtual connection and fake community, and that we need to inject real community in the debates to take away some of the power that a culture war can have. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the genocide in Gaza, what Air Canada flight attendants' actions have meant for labour, and burning books in Alberta. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Question and Answer period is from the live show in St. John's on June 6, 2025. The questions discuss the future of the NDP, Alberta Wexit, fighting fascists and much more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora take audience questions and explain that we can stand to lose a few billionaires, it's important to practice the art of debate and don't worry too much if cops show up to your meetings -- just isolate them and don't give them any tasks. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this conversation, Sandy and Nora talk about the need to tackle extreme wealth inequality and to not allow the right to control the message that greed and wealth are good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

From Pierre Poilievre trying to woo the working class to building movements on campus, here's the Q&A period from Sandy and Nora Live in Charlottetown on April 29, 2025. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How can Canadians resist the rightwing politics of the Liberal-Conservative convergance? Sandy and Nora talk about this and more in front of a live audience. Originally recorded on April 29, 2025 but never released. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the connection between the attacks on campus organizing in solidarity with Palestine over the past two decades, and how these campaigns faced backlash that sought to silence Canadians who speak out about Israeli apartheid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episide, Sandy and Nora talk about the abrupt Liberal decision to defund the Canadian state while pouring money into the military. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about increasing state surveillance. Plus, understanding the attacks on Mamdani. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about Carney's decisions -- from ramming through legislation that will give extraordinary powers to Ministers in the name of national security and interest, to sky-high deportations and removals, the signs are showing that Canadians were given the opposite of what they said they wanted in the last federal election. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor...

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the parallels between 2003 and 2025, Iraq and Iran, Bush and Trump, and how Toronto has enforced it's so-called bubble zone bylaw to restrict anti-war protests. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about Israel bombing Iran, the world's leaders meeting in Canada and how Mark Carney is seemingly looking to influence the global poles of power. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora discuss rising fascism and how to fight it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about Mark Carney's lust for war. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about Mark Carney's lust for war. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the attacks on Canadians' right to assemble -- from Toronto's so-called bubble law to PEI police telling peace activists to buy a $2 million insurance policy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about why the mail is so much more important than just a service to send letters through. Plus, they also talk about the Alberta government's plan to expand involuntary detention for people who struggle with addiction. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about their latest books, and why as corporations continue to chase higher and higher profits, government relies more and more on the security apparatus to keep people in line. Plus -- Mark Carney's cabinet is out! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora examine Mark Carney's decision to have the King read the Speech from the Throne -- is he foring a new Canadian MAGA path? Also, the stunning silence from Canadian politicans about Israel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the Liberal victory, the Conservative vote gain and the bloodbath of NDP candidates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about how journalists have gone soft on Poilievre and about how no one is talking about the big issue in this election: income inequality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora analyse the parties' platforms related to borders, policing, crime and punishment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about how the imminent collapse of mainstream media in Canada is on full display in mainstream election coverage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about how little imagination and creativity that the parties have on offer, and all the ways that they're hiding from Canadians the possibilites that abound in this moment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.