The Drip Podcast

Merry Christmas, Happy New Year! On our year end episode, we reflect on the absolute whirlwind that was 2023, and consider what’s next for 2024. From high inflation and interest rates to intensifying global conflicts; from the election of Mayor Olivia Chow to Premier Ford’s Greenbelt scandal and everything in between, we share our thoughts on:  the biggest political story of the year; the pol...

On this week’s episode, we were proud to welcome Toronto’s 23rd and first Black police chief, Mark Saunders to the show, as he seeks to lead Toronto as its 66th mayor. At this critical point just over two weeks from election day, Chief Saunders currently ranks as one of the top three candidates for mayor out of a massive list of contenders, some prominent, some not.  Whether it’s on housing,...

On this week's episode, it was great to welcome former MPP for Scarborough-Guildwood, Mitzie Hunter , to the pod. She's currently one of the top five candidates in a field of more than 70 who are running to become Toronto’s 66th mayor. This daughter of Jamaica, former Ontario cabinet minister, former CEO of CivicAction and former CAO of Toronto Community Housing says she has the skills and experie...

On this week’s episode, friend of The Drip and Toronto mayoral candidate, former MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes , returned to the pod to discuss her campaign, revealing why Torontonians may want to give her a look before they go to the polls on June 26th. Celina shared her strategy to tackle the numerous challenges Toronto faces, from housing, to crime and safety, to mental health needs, to deteriorat...

On this week’s episode, Liberal Black Caucus reps and friends of The Drip, MPs Arielle Kayabaga and Michael Coteau , returned to the pod to discuss Budget2023 and its impacts on Canadians. We also had an honest conversation about the state of politics in Canada, and got some insight into what the federal government could do to commemorate The International Decade for People of African Descent, whi...

On this week’s episode, friend of The Drip, Dr Wes Hall , returned to the pod to discuss his book, No Bootstraps When You’re Barefoot . Far more than a rags to riches story, No Bootstraps When You’re Barefoot is a transparent memoir that highlights the absurd hurdles that many Black and racialized people must leap over on a regular basis, arguing that these hardships shouldn’t exist in the first p...

It’s tax season, so we’re using this special episode to break down some of the most important tax changes you should know about as a millennial professional or business owner. The goal is to get you in top shape so you get the benefits you’re entitled to, and so the CRA doesn’t have to chase you down. And to help us do it, we’re joined by Faith Thompson, a 15-year accounting vet as well the Princi...

It’s tax season, so we’re using this special episode to break down some of the most important tax changes you should know about as a millennial professional or business owner. The goal is to get you in top shape so you get the benefits you’re entitled to, and so the CRA doesn’t have to chase you down. And to help us do it, we’re joined by Faith Thompson , a 15-year accounting vet as well the Princ...

From high interest and inflation to Russia's invasion; from the Supply and Confidence agreement to the election of Pierre Poilievre, and a lot more, on this year-end episode, Kurtis and Patience have their usual fun sharing: What they each thought was the biggest political story of 2022; Their thoughts on the political event that was most beneficial to Black Canadians, and Canadians at large; What...

This is part 2 of our conversation with Amanda Cordner from Sort Of , a hit comedy series co-produced by CBC, HBO Max and Sphere Media shot right here in Toronto. Season 2 of Sort Of is streaming now on CBC and CBC Gem . --  Special thanks to Fido Mobile for their financial contribution, which enables us to reach more people than ever before. Music provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION...

On this week's episode, we welcome Amanda Cordner from Sort Of , a hit comedy series co-produced by CBC, HBO Max and Sphere Media shot right here in Toronto. This is part 1. Cordner was named one of Canada’s Rising Screen Stars by NOW Magazine in April 2022 and was one of that publication’s Top Ten Theatre Artists of 2018. As a television performer, she has garnered enthusiastic reviews for her br...

This is part two of our two-part episode with Floyd Kane , the creator, showrunner and executive producer of Diggstown . Diggstown is an authentic legal drama that highlights the very real inequities that exist in the Canadian legal system and has never shied away from delving into issues of class, race, and gender, even changing policy in the process.  For example, after years of lobbying, l...

On this week’s two-part episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Floyd Kane , the creator, showrunner and executive producer of Diggstown . Diggstown is an authentic legal drama that highlights the very real inequities that exist in the Canadian legal system and has never shied away from delving into issues of class, race, and gender, even changing policy in the process.  For example, after ye...

We’re back! On this week’s episode, we discuss some of the top headlines from the week of October 2nd, 2022, including: Pierre Poilievre becoming leader of the Conservative Party of Canada The Liberals and NDP launching the single biggest expansion of healthcare in 60 years Amnesty International joining Black federal employees on their complaint to the United Nations Jackson, Mississippi and its b...

We ready for di road! This week we're joined by Carnival boss Michelle Lochan, Managing Director of the Festival Management Committee for the Toronto Caribbean Carnival (known informally as Caribana ) who shared the history, energy and benefits of our big bash. Caribana is more than just a summer celebration. It's an explosive expression of Caribbean pride, culture, music, and food that some acade...

We ready for di road! This week we're joined by Carnival boss Michelle Lochan, Managing Director of the Festival Management Committee for the Toronto Caribbean Carnival (known informally as Caribana ) who shared the history, energy and benefits of our big bash. This is part 2 of that conversation. Caribana is more than just a summer celebration. It's an explosive expression of Caribbean pride, cul...

On this week's episode, we were honoured to have Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie join us to discuss First Steps : A community driven report on making Mississauga more equitable for Black communities. This is part 2 of that conversation, see part 1 for a synopsis of our discussion. Shout out to Claudia McKoy , Principal at Upsurgence, who developed First Steps in collaboration with The Black Caucu...

On this week's episode, we were honoured to have Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie join us to discuss First Steps : A community driven report on making Mississauga more equitable for Black communities. By unpacking the report's findings, we dove into: What is needed to transform policing and the work already being done; Mississauga's plan to develop economic growth in its Black communities by tappi...

This is part 2 of our chat with special guest Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah , Executive Director at The Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity (CCGSD) for Pride Month. Could Minister Freeland’s plan to fight inflation do more for Canadians, including giving targeted support to the LGBTQ2+ community?  Home sales may have slumped, but prices are still soaring in Toronto; Why an apology to Black...

This Pride Month, special guest Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah , Executive Director at The Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity (CCGSD) joined us to tackle the top political, economic and social stories of the week through a more vibrant lens!  Could Minister Freeland’s plan to fight inflation do more for Canadians, including giving targeted support to the LGBTQ2+ community?  Home sales...

On this week’s episode, we discuss some of the top headlines from the week of May 29th, including: Premier Ford winning the 2022 election:  Which Black MPPs will he include in his cabinet? What’s next for the Ontario NDP and Liberals? The Bank of Canada increases interest rates another half percent to stem inflation: What that means for you if you have loans. Mass Shootings in the U.S. spark...

This week we had the pleasure of hosting Deputy Mayor Granville Anderson of Clarington, Ontario. He’s running to be the Liberal MPP for Durham in Ontario’s June election. It was a light-hearted conversation where Granville shared what he thought was most impactful for Black, racialized and allied Ontarians in the Liberal platform ; what a Liberal government would do about housing, affordability an...

Bonus question from episode 85 with MPPs Dr Jill Andrew and Faisal Hassan on former NDP MPP Kevin Yarde, and the NDP's support for its Black MPPs. Be sure to read the NDP platform to make an informed vote this election. -- Special thanks to Fido Mobile for their financial contribution, which enables us to reach more people than ever before.   Music provided by Toronto's very own, B.ONLOCATION...

On this week’s episode, it was a pleasure to welcome the Ontario NDP’s Dr Jill Andrew and Faisal Hassan to The Drip to discuss the NDP’s platform ahead of the June 2nd election. As you can imagine, it was a thoughtful and fun discussion on Ontario’s political landscape. In part 1, we compared the size of Doug Ford’s budget against the fact that there was barely a morsel for Black and racialized On...

On this week’s episode, it was a pleasure to welcome the Ontario NDP’s Dr Jill Andrew and Faisal Hassan to The Drip to discuss the NDP’s platform ahead of the June 2nd election. As you can imagine, it was a thoughtful and fun discussion on Ontario’s political landscape. In part 1, we compared the size of Doug Ford’s budget against the fact that there was barely a morsel for Black and racialized On...