Sandy and Nora talk politics

In this live episode, Sandy is joined by Syrus Marcus Ware and Matthew Green to discuss the current state of the left, and all the possibilities that exist to save ourselves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora take a hard look at war and remind listeners that it is very, very bad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Zohran Mamdani has inspired progressives across the English-speaking world (and French-speaking, at least in Quebec). But who is Canada's Mamdani? And what are the conditions necessary for someone like this to emerge? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the 2025 Liberal budget -- Mark Carney's first -- and how he blurs the line between Liberals and Tories like never before.CORRECTION: One of our eagle-eyed listeners realized a figure I (Sandy) mention in this episode several times was misunderstood. In referencing a somewhat unclear infographic appearing on page 25 of the budget, I said that $5M was being allocated to dental care and several other figures. In fact, that infographic is meant to refer to the number of Canadians that use the dental care plan and services. There are no new dollars being allocated to the program. Apologies for the error! We were really working fast to try to understand what we could and get a relevant episode out asap. Thanks for always being such a great audience and stepping in to help when we need it. As our project slowly grows, we hope to eventually have a team that can make sure this kind of error doesn't happen. But the analysis remains the same. Much love! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The federal budget will be released today at 4:00 EST. To give you the most up-to-date episode possible, we are recording after the budget release. Look for this week's episode first thing Wednesday morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episiode, Sandy is joined by Travis Laver and Elizabeth Ha to talk about racism, immigration, the trade war and living in a border town when the US is being belligerant. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora take apart the argument that the No Kings protests were useless and explain what the purpose of a protest is, and what a protest cannot do.Transcript available here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora explain why the US administration has decided to go after "Antifa" -- what that is and what it isn't. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the Ellison project of money laundering through purchasing a blog for $150M to suck up even closer to the empire as the US collapses. And what does this all mean for Canada? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the police murder of Nooran Rizayi in Saint-Hubert, and how the police in Canada are totally out of control. Plus, they talk about Canada Post and what we stand to lose if the corporation makes the changes that the federal government is allowing them to make. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about how similar Canadians' reactions have been to the state of the world, based on the past 6 months of touring. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora explain how Canadians should (and should not) understand Charlie Kirk's assassination, and how resisting the attack on Free Speech will be fundamental to our future work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 more information.

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.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about federal election, how tax cuts are dominating discussion and how no one seemed ready despite the fact that we've all known for months this was coming. Plus, Israel re-ignites its bombardment of Gaza and so long, Hudson's Bay Company. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora discuss Trump's attack on citizenship rights, due process and how its influencing people's decisions to travel. Plus, what does Mark Carney's cabinet say about his priorities? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about Mark Carney, his rapid ascent to the top of Canada, and what it all means for everyone down below. Plus, the disapperance of Mahmoud Khalil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about Mark Carney, his rapid ascent to the top of Canada, and what it all means for everyone down below. Plus, the disapperance of Mahmoud Khalil. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about the chaos at the White House and how to buckle up for a world where the United States' empire is collapsing. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora take stock of where things are on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine. They also talk about defunding higher education and how Canada has chosen atrophy in the face of crumbling US hegemony. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about how "anti-woke" politicians are just white nationalists, and how Liberals have so effectively coopted DEI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about nationalism, how this moment needs to be one where radical politics are put front and centre, and what's at stake if we get it wrong. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora talk about tariffs, free trade, our collective forgetting of 40 years ago and how Canada should stand up to Trump. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, Sandy and Nora look at the connection between the anti-intellectualism that has swept Canadian institutions and how this has primed them to accept fascism whether they want to or not. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Sandy and Nora talk about how the tech world has so rapidly mobilized around Trump and how with regime change, they have shed the old vestiges of the former people in power. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode Sandy and Nora talk about fires in LA and political turmoil in Ottawa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sandy and Nora look back on the biggest news of the year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.