Best Progress Alberta Podcasts (2024)

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Unlocking the power of health data: privacy, policy, and progress 22:40

7d ago22:40

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Mark Korthuis, President and CEO of the Glenrose Hospital Foundation recently sat down with me to discuss a panel he'll be moderating at Inventures 2024 called Rethinking Approaches to Unlocking Health Data. In our discussion, Mark sets the stage for what the panel will focus on: navigating the terrain between privacy concerns and opportunities tha…

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Showcase ep29 (ALBERTA ADVANTAGE, GREEN PLANET MONITOR, THE PROGRESS REPORT & GREEN MAJORITY) 58:01

16d ago58:01

58:01

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this week's episode: Sarah Hoffman explores her vision for the future of the province In the first in a series of interviews with candidates for the Alberta NDP leadership race on THE PROGRESS RE…

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Showcase ep32 (ALBERTA ADVANTAGE, THE BREACH SHOW, GREEN PLANET MONITOR, THE FORGOTTEN CORNER) 58:01

16m ago58:01

58:01

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this week's episode we dissect Canada’s participation in military occupations and failed elections in Haiti on THE BREACH SHOW, visit Palestine’s Institute for Biodiversity and Sustainability and…

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Open to Debate: What is Kenneyism and why should we care? 52:13

7h ago52:13

52:13

A few weeks back, we spoke with Tiffany Balducci about the Alberta NDP leadership race. This week, we’re keeping on theme, but instead of looking ahead, we’re looking back. You may have forgotten Jason Kenney. After his dismal leadership review, the Harper-era Cabinet minister resigned as premier of Alberta and left politics. But Kenney’s legacy co…

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Melissa Murray & Andrew Weissmann on the “Hush Money Trial” 44:02

12m ago44:02

44:02

The first criminal trial for Donald Trump is underway. The hush money trial over Stormy Daniels might be the first, but it won't be the last. But will we see the other trials before the election? And what are the consequences if Trump is found guilty? We talk to The Bestselling Authors on The Trump Indictments Andrew Weissmann and Melissa Murray! S…

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Showcase ep31 (UNRIGGED AT THE 2024 PROGRESS SUMMIT w/ THE BREACH. PIVOT, BRIARPATCH, THE HOSER and PRESS PROGRESS) 56:33

2d ago56:33

56:33

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this week's episode: Ever since Facebook banned Canadian news in 2023, the task of building spaces for independent journalism to thrive has become more crucial than ever. Last November the indepe…

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Young Onset Dementia with Cindy McCaffery 33:08

2d ago33:08

33:08

Cindy McCaffrey, co-founder of YouQuest, a charity that operates a wellness day program for individuals under the age of 65 living with dementia. Cindy shares her personal journey with her husband's diagnosis of young onset dementia and how it inspired her to create a program that provides socialization, stimulating activities, and respite for care…

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Open to Debate: How is life becoming “enshitified"? 49:26

8d ago49:26

49:26

There’s no sharper way to assess the state of life in the early 21st century than through a lens of “enshitification,” a term this week's guest coined. It’s described as the slow and steady worsening of each and every bit of our daily existence, and as Cory Doctorow has argued, particularly as it pertains to the work of technology companies that ha…

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Battleground States: Wisconsin: Ben Wikler – Wisconsin Democratic Party Chair 36:01

5d ago36:01

36:01

The Republican Party has spent years undoing the will of the people in the state of Wisconsin. With gerrymandered voting maps, they've been able to lose the popular vote and still have a huge majority in the state legislature. But things are changing thanks to Ben Wikler and the Wisconsin Democratic Party! In our first Battleground State episode, B…

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Showcase ep30 (ALBERTA ADVANTAGE, THE ENVIRONMENT IN CANADA, FREE CITY RADIO, CLIMATE ORGANIZING SHORTS) 58:01

10d ago58:01

58:01

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this week's episode we unpack the real costs of carbon pricing on The Sierra Club’s THE ENVIRONMENT IN CANADA, learn how to lead de-escalation workshops and confront counter-protesters on CLIMATE…

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Listen Now: The Best One Yet 7:37

11d ago7:37

7:37

Feel brighter every day with The Best One Yet, a 20-minute pop-biz podcast that serves up the top 3 stories spanning pop culture & business news, every morning, with fresh takes you can pretend you came up with — Pairs perfectly with your morning ritual. Follow The Best One Yet on the Wondery App or wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen to…

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COVID-19 in 2024 42:52

16d ago42:52

42:52

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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Democratic Strategists Rachel Bitecofer and Justin Barasky on Democratic Messaging 48:30

12d ago48:30

48:30

The 2024 election is less than 8 months away. How do Democrats defeat Trump? How do they retain the Senate? Our guests say that it all comes down to messaging. It's important to remind voters that on issues like abortion and the economy, the Democratic Party represents their interests. Al is on tour! Come see his NEW standup https://www.alfranken.c…

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Hunter Cardinal: our host for Inventures 2024. 22:55

13d ago22:55

22:55

Meet Hunter Cardinal, a man whose roots spread across a rich tapestry of Cree, Métis, Polish, French, and Russian heritage. Hunter will be joining us May 29 through 31st as our MC for Inventures 2024. Our conversation rounds all sorts of corners as we talk about the roles of preparation and spontaneity in practicing for his role. He explains what h…

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Exploring Inventures 2024: Unleashing Alberta's entrepreneurial spirit and innovation on a global stage 8:14

16d ago8:14

8:14

Inventures isn't just any conference; it's a global gathering that puts Alberta's incredible pool of resources and talent under the spotlight. Whether you're an entrepreneur itching to make waves, a startup on the brink of breakthrough, or an international company eyeing Alberta as your next big venture, you'll find that Inventures is the ultimate …

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Healthy Brain Aging with Dr. Marc Poulin 33:42

17d ago33:42

33:42

Dr. Marc Poulin is here to talk healthy brain aging and dementia prevention. A researcher and professor at the University of Calgary, Dr. Poulin's work focuses on understanding how exercise influences cognition in older adults at risk of dementia. He has worked with hundreds of older adults, gaining insights into the dementia journey and the import…

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Pulitzer Prize Winning Historian Anne Applebaum of The Atlantic 42:43

19d ago42:43

42:43

We begin our wide-ranging conversation by discussing the attack on a Moscow concert hall last week. What are the implications of that violence? And who is behind it? Then delve into the US's failure to fund the Ukrainian effort and the resulting loss of life. Will we help them? Or will Republicans continue to enable Putin? Anne also lays out the da…

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Showcase ep28 (LIVE SHOW #2 w/ Rob Rousseau, Nashwa Khan + Paris Marx) 57:59

23d ago57:59

57:59

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this week's episode It’s another spectacular edition of our HARBINGER SOAPBOX SERIES live podcast recording and community event. This edition, vol.2 - Canada: What Are We Doing Here? features you…

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Exploring Inventures 2024 with Gail Powley from Technology Alberta 17:44

24d ago17:44

17:44

On this episode sit down with Gail Powley to tease some of the fascinating stories that have woven the fabric of Alberta's innovation landscape, from the Nobel Prize laureates who trace their roots to small towns like Medicine Hat to the cutting-edge developments that have shaped industries far and wide. As we explore the pivotal contributions of t…

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NPR's Senior Political Correspondent Domenico Montanaro 51:26

26d ago51:26

51:26

Domenico Mantanaro joins us to cover the political landscape! Trump trials, the general election, the Robert Hur report, and Congress. Plus, is Donald Trump taking over the RNC to help bail him out of his financial problems? And as a reporter, how does Domenico maintain objectivity vs neutrality? See all of Domenico's reporting here! https://www.np…

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Showcase ep27 (ALBERTA ADVANTAGE, VICTOR'S CHILDREN, ANTI-EMPIRE PROJECT, TECH WON'T SAVE US) 57:57

1M ago57:57

57:57

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this week's episode We discuss The Palestine Solidarity Movement In Canada on VICTOR’S CHILDREN, look at the history of the Gaza blockade and how Israel has ghettoized the Palestinian population …

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Amplified for Alzheimer's with Brenda Jackson 26:48

1M ago26:48

26:48

Brenda Jackson is the driving force behind Amplified for Alzheimer's, an event that raises funds and awareness for Alzheimer's and dementia research. Brenda shares her personal connection to the cause and how she got involved with volunteering and organizing the event. She discusses the inspiration behind Amplified for Alzheimer's and how it grew f…

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Open to Debate: Who wants to lead the Alberta NDP? 40:10

1M ago40:10

40:10

The Alberta New Democratic Party leadership race is underway. In June, the party membership will select a new leader to replace Rachel Notley and square off against United Conservative Party premier Danielle Smith. Let’s meet the candidates and get a sense of what they’re about as we ask: Who wants to lead the Alberta NDP? On this episode of Open t…

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Exploring Inventures 2024 with Erik Bitmanis from Canarie 15:37

1M ago15:37

15:37

Inventures 2024 is almost here! As with past Inventures, our goal is to deliver a global experience showcasing Alberta's innovation ecosystem. Exhibits, demonstrations, dozens of panel sessions, talks, networking and more! This can't-miss-event is ideally suited for entrepreneurs, investors, researchers, students, industry and more to come together…

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In Conversation: Progress in the Balance, with Sarada Peri 36:25

1M ago36:25

36:25

Nearly half the people on earth live in countries that will hold national elections in 2024. It's the world's biggest election year ever, with approximately 2 billion people heading to the polls. No election will have its impacts echo more widely than that of the United States of America. Its effects will be palpable worldwide, and felt especially …

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Tim Miller – New Host of The Bulwark Podcast 45:55

1M ago45:55

45:55

Former Republican operative Tim Miller joins the podcast to discuss a wide range of topics! We cover Biden's re-election strategy and react to his State of the Union speech. (Plus the GOP response from Sen. Katie Britt (R-AL), With Congress as dysfunctional as it is, is there any chance of funding the effort in Ukraine? And does Tim still find comm…

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Jason Kenney's rocky and scandal ridden pursuit of power, with Jeremy Appel 48:47

1M ago48:47

48:47

Author and journalist Jeremy Appel joins host Stephen Magusiak to discuss (almost) all things Jason Kenney: his quest for power, his influence in building the Conservative Party of Canada, his undoing, and, most recently, the conclusion of a massive 5-year RCMP investigation surrounding his campaign to take over Alberta's United Conservatives. Once…

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In Conversation: Small Business Re-Wired, with Minister Rechie Valdez 47:29

1M ago47:29

47:29

Canada’s small businesses employ a staggering 11 million people from coast-to-coast-to-coast, and represent an incredible 98% of Canadian-owned enterprises. Moving to a digital-first economy presents unprecedented opportunities for small businesses across Canada to innovate, expand, and spur new job creation and prosperity. Hear from the Honourable…

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Showcase ep26 (ALBERTA ADVANTAGE, THE BREACH SHOW, 49th PARAHELL & THE END OF SPORT) 58:00

1M ago58:00

58:00

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this week's episode we expose Canada’s $28.5 million in military exports to Israel on The Breach Show, Sarah Jama talks about her expulsion from the Ontario NDP caucus and how Canadian political …

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Frank Foer – The End of the Golden Age of American Jews 56:34

1M ago56:34

56:34

While anti-Semitism has run rampant among the far right, it has been growing among the political left. In Frank Foer's recent piece for The Atlantic, he explains how we got to this point. How have college campuses and schools become the center for anti-Zionist and anti-Semitic speech? How did college presidents mishandle the hate speech on their ca…

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Open to Debate: What is the future of trans rights? 40:34

1M ago40:34

40:34

Trans rights are under attack throughout Canada. Policy changes in New Brunswick, Saskatchewan, and Alberta have already constrained rights and other provinces, most notably Ontario, may be set to follow. At the same time, the Conservative Party is set to go all-in on the culture war ahead of the next federal election, and to throw trans people und…

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Breaking Barriers in Dementia Care with Navjot Gill 41:07

2M ago41:07

41:07

Navjot Gill is a PhD candidate at the University of Waterloo, specializing in the experiences of South Asian Canadians living with dementia and their care partners. She shares her personal journey with her grandmother's dementia diagnosis and highlights the cultural and linguistic barriers that exist within the South Asian community. Navjot emphasi…

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Showcase ep25 (ALBERTA ADVANTAGE, THE BREACH SHOW, PRESS PROGRESS SOURCES & REDEYE) 58:01

1M ago58:01

58:01

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this week's episode we report on Israel's targeted attacks on education, knowledge and culture in Gaza on REDEYE, explore how the late NDP leader Ed Broadbent spent a lifetime seeking democracy a…

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Mini Timmaraju, President & CEO of Reproductive Freedom for All 47:19

2M ago47:19

47:19

Reproductive rights are under attack all over the country and will be one of the most important issues in the election this November. Abortion bans and limits on reproductive help are extremely unpopular and could be bad news for the Republicans enacting them. This is a must listen for reproductive rights! See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/pr…

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Showcase ep24 (ALBERTA ADVANTAGE, The Independent's LOCK & KEY, The Broadbent Institute's PERSPECTIVES, THE ANTI-EMPIRE PROJECT 58:00

2M ago58:00

58:00

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this week's episode we discuss the realities of the province's drug poisoning crisis on ALBERTA ADVANTAGE, spend two nights with the residents of Tent City for Change in St. John’s on The Indepen…

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Tim Alberta on Evangelicals in an Age of Extremism 57:55

2M ago57:55

57:55

The author of the profoundly disturbing book "The Kingdom, the Power, and the Glory" explains how evangelicals have been turned into a political tool for the Republican Party. Alberta grew up in the evangelical wing of the Presbyterian Church and watched as they turned their back on him after he criticized Donald Trump. How did the evangelical chur…

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Special: Connecting Through Hockey - AFO's Impact on Dementia 17:00

2M ago17:00

17:00

Former NHL player Jason Strudwick joins the podcast to discuss the Alzheimer’s Face Off Pro-Am Hockey Tournament (AFO). Jason shares his involvement in the event this April, highlighting its purpose of raising funds for Alzheimer’s research while fostering a sense of community among participants. From the excitement of draft night to the luncheon a…

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Ed Broadbent Spent a Lifetime Seeking Democracy, Equality and Real Freedom 58:38

2M ago58:38

58:38

You might know Ed Broadbent as the former leader of Canada's federal NDP. But Broadbent was more than just a political party leader -- he also spent a lifetime seeking social and democratic change outside partisan politics in academia and civil society, both in Canada and around the world. On this episode of Sources, PressProgress Editor Luke LeBru…

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Insights from the Landmark Study with Research Scientist Dr. Armstrong 36:22

2M ago36:22

36:22

Dr. Joshua Armstrong, a research scientist with the Alzheimer Society of Canada, discusses their latest study that explores the impacts of dementia on different populations, including young onset, gender differences, ethnic origins, and indigenous communities. Dr. Armstrong highlights the importance of understanding their unique needs and emphasize…

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Showcase ep23 (Alberta Advantage, Green Planet Monitor, Press Progress Sources + more) 58:01

2M ago58:01

58:01

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this week's episode we visit the frontlines of apartheid in Jerusalem with progressive Israeli NGO Ir Amim on GREEN PLANET MONITOR, ask why Canada’s spy agency is investigating the nomination of …

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The Atlantic’s David Frum on GOP Dysfunction 39:56

2M ago39:56

39:56

David Frum from The Atlantic Monthly discusses the chaos that Donald Trump would bring if he were elected to a second term. From the border to foreign aid to Trump's attempt to pardon his crimes... Can we withstand another Trump term? Read more from David in The Atlantic: https://www.theatlantic.com/author/david-frum/ Al is going on tour! See if he…

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Open to Debate: Remembering Ed Broadbent 43:10

2M ago43:10

43:10

In January, former New Democratic Party leader Ed Broadbent died at the age of 87. Outpourings of grief, respect, and gratitude followed throughout the country, culminating in a state funeral in Ottawa. Broadbent’s legacy is the product of decades of tireless work as an elected representative and as an ambassador for the left at home and abroad. Hi…

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