Fresh from the birthplace of the CCF! Commentary and analysis on local and provincial politics from a left perspective.
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A grass roots podcast where two regular guys get together, crack a beer and talk about real Canadian issues and politics affecting us today. Join us on Twitter @RealCanadianPod and on Facebook
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Podcasting from the Gulag Arcipeligo of Soviet Canuckistan, otherwise known as beautiful Vancouver Island. We are a left wing, socialist podcast based out of Victoria, BC. We discuss politics & current events in Canada and around the world.
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Sous les pavés: Student radicalism from the '60s to today
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Gaza solidarity encampments on university campuses in the U.S. and Canada are experiencing violent police crackdowns. How do the student movements of the past inform what's going on now? Team Advantage digs into the history of student radicalism and speaks to encampment supporters about their experiences with police.…
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What can we learn about the ongoing pandemic and how it's been handled? How's the whole global public health infrastructure, campaign for clean air, and renewed push for workplace going? Does this bode well for future pandemics and crises, and how can we learn from what's happened so far to shape our future demands?…
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Israel is on a genocidal rampage through Gaza. Team Advantage, joined by intrepid independent journalist Jeremy Appel, examine the historical roots and basic assumptions that underlie Zionism, and discuss a few light topics, like discourse-policing, denouncing Hamas, antisemitism, and settler-colonialism.…
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Why does Canada love Ukrainian Nazis?
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In late September 2023, Canadian Parliament clapped for "Ukrainian hero" Yaroslav Hunka, who fought with the 14th Waffen Grenadier Division of the SS (1st Galician), a unit in the Nazi German military. Why did Canada let so many Ukrainian Nazis into the country after WW2, and how did this wave of right-wing Ukrainian nationalist shape Canada's Ukra…
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The area burned by wildfires in Canada this year exceeded 18 million hectares and burned 1,740 megatonnes of CO2, roughly three times Canada's human-made emissions from 2022. As fire season winds down, Team Advantage examines this new, fun, half-year-long weather phenomenon, and considers the role of fossil fuels and the end of "cheap nature." Furt…
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Notley Loses Again! Alberta's 2023 Election
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Support this podcast! Rachel Notley led the Alberta NDP to their second major electoral defeat in Alberta's latest general election. What does this election say about Albertans and our political culture? How might we make basic social democratic values popular? How should we organize as we anticipate Premier Danielle Smith? And what's next for the …
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This is NOT our post a Alberta election episode! We recorded this episode the day before the election and because some severs were down we were not able to get it out. On this episode we decided not to talk about the election, polls or predictions but rather talk about our political evolution(for lack of a better word) through the years, what is im…
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Clearing the Plains in 2023: Alberta's Drug Poisoning Crisis
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Support this podcast! What link is there between pushing Indigenous people off land, into reserves, into residential schools, and into forced treatment? How are conversations about "public safety" and policing being mobilized to harm vulnerable people? How has the politicization of the opioid epidemic obscured what's needed to address increasing dr…
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Culture wars, long-term injury, workplace violence, sexual assaults, nationalistic militarism, and the appropriation of working-class aesthetics... is it possible to like hockey from the left? Can sport unite the working class? Is hockey a serious game for serious men, or a silly game for silly people? Cass Kislenko, Tyler Shipley and Doug Nesbitt …
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Take Back Alberta (from Woke Jason Kenney)
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A group known as Take Back Alberta appears to have seized control over sizable parts of the United Conservative Party and secured the leadership of Danielle Smith. What is this group? What motivates them, and who are their key figures? PressProgress writer Stephen Magusiak joins Team Advantage to discuss his recent piece, Who Is ‘Take Back Alberta’…
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Episode 92 ”Danielle Smith is a Liability”
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We catch up Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean and talk about the Alberta CircusBy Stephen And Andrew
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We basically just talk about circus that is Alberta's government Touch on the Alberta Party's irrelevanceBy Stephen And Andrew
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Support this podcast! Watch our livestream! Sign up for our newsletter! The Bank of Canada is explicitly trying to increase unemployment by raising the cost of borrowing money. Is excessive employment the cause of inflation, and if not, what are the consequences of this policy likely to be? Economist Jim Stanford joins Team Advantage to talk about …
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TORIES: Calgary Laundry Workers vs Ralph Klein
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Building a Community Movement for Better Transit feat. James Wilt: Saturday, March 18th | University of Alberta. RSVP: michaeljanz.ca/transitcamp2023 A few short years into Alberta PC Premier Ralph Klein’s deficit-slashing austerity regime, Calgary’s hospital laundry workers were given devastating news: they were going to be fired. Having been push…
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Emergencies Act Inquiry results Time for the ABNDP to "hit the panic button"? R-Star cash giveaway Moderate USP MLAS not running againBy Stephen And Andrew
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Alberta, under the incredible leadership of Premier Danielle Smith, has declared sovereignty — or rather, proclaimed itself "sovereign within a united Canada," whatever that means. What even is sovereignty? How might it to relate to Indigenous sovereignty? Who even wants this?
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Episode 89 ”Someone Hold Smith’s Beer”
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Albertans: "Jason Kenney is the worst premier ever!" DS: "Hold my beer" That pretty much sums up the state Alberta is in and this episode... We also touch on the Emergencies Act inquiry and curating your social media feedBy Stephen And Andrew
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You see, the woke establishment wants to control what media Albertans see, what vaccines we take, the resources we develop — and even what we are allowed to grow and eat. Independent journalist Jeremy Appel joins Team Advantage to explore Danielle Smith Thought. Follow Jeremy @JeremyAppel1025 and subscribe to his newsletter, The Orchard, at theorch…
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Should Albertans get priority in AB Universities The dumpster that was the last UCP leadership forum. What is the "middle class" LPC can't help but step on rakes. Are they competing with the UCP?By Stephen And Andrew
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Episode 86 ”Still Racing to the Bottom”
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Stephen is back from Italy, Justin is finally married, Andrew lives with his mom and we cant wait for Poilievre to give us "inflation proof paycheques"!By Stephen And Andrew
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Episode 85 ”Leadership Race To The Bottom”
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Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean from PoliticalRND fills in Justin yet again!! Topics: The DQ of Patrick Brown and the CPC leadership race The UCP leadership race, should you buy a UCP membership so you can vote for the next AB premier? Passport storiesBy Stephen, Justin and Andrew
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The Free Trade Debate: Then and Now
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In the 1980s and 1990s, free trade and economic integration were intensely debated topics and the subject of debate in national elections, and generally opposed by the political left. Most recently, right-populist political formations — like Trump and Brexit — have resurfaced the issue of free trade, critiquing it for their own purposes. Why is it …
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Back from our hiatus the shake off their rust with a new episode to kick off the summer! Topics covered: Federal Liberal Government tailspin raising cost and corporate greed CPC leadership race UCP leadership raceBy Stephen And Andrew
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Support this podcast! Watch our livestream! Sign up for our newsletter! What explains the drastic differences between labour unions in Canada and the United States? Why is U.S. union density roughly one-third that of Canada's, despite the similarities both share? How have different political and legal regimes in the respective countries shaped labo…
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Episode 83 ”Breaking Down The Issues”
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Nate Pike from the Breakdown podcast joins us to talk about the issues!By Stephen And Andrew
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Robbie Kreger-Smith joins us for serious in-depth discussion on recent events.....and it was great time! We talked about everything! Ottawa occupation, Emergencies Act, Skippy, Jason Kenney, how to vote in a leadership race, Trudeau needing to step down.By Stephen And Andrew
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What's inflation and why does it happen? If labour costs go up 1% but consumer prices go up 4.8%, who's pocketing that difference? Why do the CEOs of big corporate banks seem to care so much about inflation? Team Advantage explores the hottest economic phenomenon of 2022.
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Episode 81 ”The Worst Canada Has to Offer”
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On our first ep of 2022 we talk about the extreme "peaceful" convoy protest in Ottawa and the CPC kicking out O'toole.By Stephen And Andrew
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What's better than a newsletter? A weekly national roundup of labour news, that's what. Reporter Emily Leedham joins Team Advantage to discuss Shift Work, a curated newsletter summarizing strikes, lockouts, and new organizing initiatives— all while engaging the next generation of workers and organizers. Follow Emily on Twitter @Emily_Leedham_ and c…
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The first faculty strike in Alberta's history has begun, with members of the Concordia University of Edmonton Faculty Association braving frigid temperatures and taking to the picket line on January 4th. Why is the Concordia University of Edmonton purchasing mansions when their faculty are amongst the lowest paid in the sector? Glynis Price of the …
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Austerity in Saskatchewan: Roy Romanow's NDP
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What happens when sensible social democrats pick up the pieces after a terrible, no-good conservative government ruins the province? Team Advantage examines the reign of Saskatchewan NDP Premier Roy Romanow from 1991-2001, who oversaw the closure of rural hospitals and fostered the skills of a young Janice McKinnon as his Finance Minister. What doe…
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Producer/Host at Women of ABpoli Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean joins Stephen & Andrew for the last episode of the year! Everyone consistently forgets what year is it and makes "bold" predictions for 2022* and basically bullshit for 1.5 hours...which is what this podcast in about anyways! Topics covered: Dreidre getting kicked out of the UCP convention J…
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Topics covered: UCP AGM Alberta signs childcare deal with the Federal gov 22 UCP constituencies vote for a Leadership review CPC upset about a hybrid parliament Why does MRG keep running for office when her heart is in Oklahoma? Where is Daniele Smith on the political spectrum (Andrew wants to know apparently)…
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100 Years of the Communist Party of Canada
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Support this podcast! Watch our livestream! Sign up for our newsletter! What is the history of Canada's second-oldest political party, and how does it inform their politics today? In this in-depth examination of the Communist Party of Canada, Team Advantage serves up a broad historical overview of the Party's history, and considers what role the CP…
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If you didn't figure it out from the episode title we are talking about the dumpster fire that is the Alberta government.By Stephen And Andrew
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On Ep 77 we talk all things federal politics including their attack on Alberta!By Stephen And Andrew
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Support this podcast What happened to the CCF in the post-war period? The 1940s saw the CCF soar in popularity, with the party forming official opposition in Ontario in 1943, and public opinion polls showing nationalizing industries to be widely popular among the Canadian population. How did the popularity of the CCF's positions get diffused, manag…
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What happens when a symbol of prosperity becomes one of decay? There are thousands of idle oil and gas wells stranded throughout the Canadian west, orphaned by companies that went bankrupt and refused to clean them up. These orphan wells are a symptom of an industry in crisis, with the financial and ecological burden being unfairly placed upon the …
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On this episode we talked with Dr. David Wilkinson Dr. Wilkinson, Professor and Associate Head, Canadian Research Chair in Clean Energy and Electrochemical Technologies about hydrogen and its uses/benefits.By Stephen And Andrew
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Support this podcast What is ideology? How does it function? Is it something that affects only our opponents— because they're blinded by ideology, forced into believing a cult-like worldview? Could it be that ideology is also present among experts and people who consider themselves "objective," free-thinking individuals? Join Team Advantage as we e…
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Election eve coverage. Will the NDP Surge? Have the Liberals done enough? Has Kenney sewered the conservative campaign?By Stephen And Andrew
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Support this podcast What have you done to help The Economy today? We live in a world where growing The Economy seems to be everyone's primary concern— nurturing it, jump-starting it, stimulating it. What is this notion of The Economy anyways, and where does it come from? Team Advantage delves into the history of economic thought and explores what'…
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Steve is away working, so Andrew takes over and does a no frills episode with Justin. We cover the leadership debate, PPC intrigue, and speculate the elections outcome. Also some movie talk as we discuss Shang Chi.By Stephen And Andrew
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Elizabeth Rowley, leader of the Communist Party of Canada, joins Team Advantage in a busy community hall in Calgary. What does the Communist Party propose in its program this election, particularly in terms of a response to the pandemic and growing inequality? Learn more about the CPC by contacting them at info[at]cpc-pcc.ca, 416-469-2446, and comm…
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Support this podcast Team Advantage convenes to discuss a few pressing matters— like the pandemic, forest fire smoke, climate change, mass graves of Indigenous children, refugees, and billionaires in space. Given how these crises are being handled, what can we expect from the future? Cover art of the "This Is Fine Dog" stolen with gratitude from KC…
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On the this episode we talk everything Election 2021! We also touch on rising covid 19 numbers and vaccine passportsBy Stephen And Andrew
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Future Senator-Elect Kinney: Our Red in the Red Chamber
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Alberta Premier Jason Kenney has decided that Alberta should hold a Senate election— and Progress Alberta's Executive Director, Duncan Kinney, has answered the call. Duncan joins Team Advantage to discuss the rich history of Senatorial activism, declares his support for Fully Automated Luxury Gay Space Communism, and weighs in on the important issu…
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Support this podcast Peter Lougheed is often fondly remembered as Alberta's "good" Premier across the political spectrum. But what was so great about Alberta's first Progressive Conservative Premier, who kicked off 44 years of uninterrupted rule? Team Advantage digs into Peter Lougheed's fabled economic development and planning, his treatment of Al…
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