Best Sensible Nonsense Podcasts (2024)

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A Stream of (Sensible) Nonsense 5:19

22d ago5:19

5:19

A quick (solo) check-in episode from Kunbi Odubogun. The new season of the Launch that Ish podcast is coming in July. Stay ready! Sign up for my new personal newsletter: The KOnfessional: http://konfessional.myflodesk.com Sign up for “Many Mentors” by Fisayo Longe: https://manymentors.com

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Tiff Macklem signs money, he doesn't print it 57:34

15d ago57:34

57:34

Bank of Canada Governor Tiff Macklem talks inflation, the difficulties of predicting a depression and what it's like to see his signature on Canadian bank notes.

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There’s more to Joss Reimer than vaccines 1:15:10

26d ago1:15:10

1:15:10

Dr. Joss Reimer, president of the Canadian Medical Association and medical lead of Manitoba’s vaccine task force, talks about health care and what the last pandemic can teach us about the next one.

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Naheed Nenshi loves the Oilers. Really. 1:27:18

1M ago1:27:18

1:27:18

The former mayor of Calgary is vying to become the leader of Alberta's NDP — and in so doing, wants to change the province's politics.

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Jagmeet Singh's sensible approach to Ottawa nonsense 1:10:36

2M ago1:10:36

1:10:36

The NDP leader prepares for a federal byelection while hoping to capitalize on Liberal misery.

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's excellent pan-Canadian adventure 58:23

2M ago58:23

58:23

During his recent visit to Winnipeg, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau talks about competing visions for the future of Canada and why he's too busy to think about retiring.

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Bernadette Smith: NDP's minister of Everything? 1:03:00

2M ago1:03:00

1:03:00

Manitoba's minister of housing, addictions, homelessness and mental health talks about her campaign to bring dignity to vulnerable Manitobans.

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Hoops star to health minister: A chat with Uzoma Asagwara 1:13:41

3M ago1:13:41

1:13:41

Manitoba Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara talks about overseeing the provincial government's largest budget and fixing a health care system that is gridlocked and short staffed.

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Adrien Sala's balancing act 1:15:28

3M ago1:15:28

1:15:28

A feature interview with Manitoba's new finance minister about the "everyone got something but nobody got everything" provincial budget tabled earlier this week.

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Do police have a future in crisis intervention? 54:47

4M ago54:47

54:47

Kate Kehler from the Police Accountability Coalition and Greg Burnett from the Downtown Community Safety Partnership discuss a better way to help people suffering mental health and addictions crises.

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For the last time, John K Samson does not hate Winnipeg 1:00:46

4M ago1:00:46

1:00:46

A probing interview with Weakerthans frontman John K Samson on libraries, Portage & Main and what his music reveals about the heart and soul of Winnipeg.

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More Portage and Main, less raw sewage 55:00

5M ago55:00

55:00

Mayor Scott Gillingham talks about reopening Portage and Main to pedestrians, corking a raw sewage leak and balancing the city's infrastructure needs.

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Taylor Swift and Manitoba sand: the conspiracy no one will talk about. 1:02:51

5M ago1:02:51

1:02:51

Dan Lett and guest host Julia-Simone Rutgers dig deep into the Sio Silica story and find that while we know a lot, much more information is needed.

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They said it couldn't be done 49:39

6M ago49:39

49:39

Season 3 of Niigaan and the Lone Ranger kicks off with a look at the NDP's first 100 days of government, the new government's first budget and a plea to support the NHL's best team.

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Reporting from (and on) Canada’s Other National Broadcaster 46:52

9M ago46:52

46:52

In this Dan-less episode, Niigaan and APTN National News anchor Dennis Ward come together to analyze the CBC Fifth Estate documentary on the identity of Buffy Sainte-Marie, and they discuss what makes covering news at the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network different, and the ins and outs of covering Indigenous issues – especially during election…

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Welcome to Premier Kinew's Day(s) of Reckoning 49:11

9M ago49:11

49:11

Premier Wab Kinew explains how he will follow through with long-standing promises made while in opposition to call inquiries into the Winnipeg Police Service HQ scandal and Manitoba's pandemic response.

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Making sense of a nonsensical election with Eric Grenier 39:56

9M ago39:56

39:56

Niigaan and Dan rip apart the results of the 43rd Manitoba general election with Canada’s foremost polling analyst and seat forecaster, Eric Grenier of The Writ podcast.

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The painful election post-mortem 1:04:53

10M ago1:04:53

1:04:53

Former Tory cabinet minister and MLA Rochelle Squires goes in-depth on how the PC election campaign betrayed Tory candidates.

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Two out of three ain't bad. Or is it? A Stefanson-less examination of the Tory campaign 1:11:22

10M ago1:11:22

1:11:22

They tried, but Dan and Niigaan couldn't get Manitoba PC Leader Heather Stefanson to appear on the podcast. In a special Stefanson-less episode, we talk about the Tory campaign anyway.

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On the precipice of history: A deep dive with NDP Leader Wab Kinew 1:06:42

10M ago1:06:42

1:06:42

In the second of our three pods with Manitoba party leaders, Niigaan and Dan do the deep dive with NDP Leader Wab Kinew, who is vying to become the first First Nations premier of a Canadian province.

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Digs and insights: Party operatives do the deep dive into the campaign 1:00:29

10M ago1:00:29

1:00:29

Dan and Niigaan are joined by Liberal, PC and NDP operatives to discuss the campaign to date. They were (mostly) well behaved.

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The man who would be kingmaker? A chat with Liberal Leader Dougald Lamont 1:10:38

10M ago1:10:38

1:10:38

Niigaan and Dan return from summer hiatus by putting Grit leader Dougald Lamont on the hot seat. The fellas talk to Dougald about his party's chances in the 2023 election and whether the Liberals could hold the balance of power in a minority legislature. And a tribute to Bob Barker.

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Jagmeet Singh’s excellent Liberal adventure 1:13:08

1y ago1:13:08

1:13:08

What, me worry? In the final podcast episode of this season, federal NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh tells Niigaan and Dan he isn’t concerned about his deal with the minority Liberal government, and thinks you shouldn’t be losing any sleep, either.

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Elizabeth May would (still) like to help you save the planet 1:13:40

1y ago1:13:40

1:13:40

An in-depth chat with Green Party leader Elizabeth May. Plus, Niigaan and Dan celebrate Indigenous People's Day with party favors — and what is up with Paul Bernardo's prison transfer.

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Immigration, Butterflies and Mermen 1:11:08

1y ago1:11:08

1:11:08

Federal Immigration Minister Sean Fraser discusses Liberal plans to reform and expand Canada's immigration program. Plus, Niigaan and Dan consider the threat posed by exotic butterflies and celebrate the Mermen of the North.

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Lanette Siragusa: The woman on the health-care hot seat 1:07:51

1y ago1:07:51

1:07:51

Niigaan and Dan talk with Shared Health CEO Lanette Siragusa about how she will heal an ailing health-care system. Plus, Manitoba's odd decision to politically appoint a high-profile residential school denier, and the equally odd emergence of Liberal Party trolls.

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Of Powwows and Portage Place 1:31:12

1y ago1:31:12

1:31:12

Niigaan and Dan plan the 2023 Manitoba Powwow Road Trip. Spoiler alert: there are silly t-shirts. Plus, a conversation with local urban planner and professor Jino Distasio about the True North proposal to reimagine Portage Place mall.

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A chat with Kelvin Goertzen, the Tory government's most visible cabinet minister 1:00:20

1y ago1:00:20

1:00:20

Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen plays 20 questions with Dan Lett, and ends up talking at length about bail reform, Manitoba Public Insurance and chance encounters at the Smitty's in Steinbach.

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Turning the Portage and Main debate on its head 50:41

1y ago50:41

50:41

Niigaan and Dan are joined by Brent Bellamy of Number 10 Architectural Group and Jaya Beange of Storefront MB to talk about real options for the future of Portage and Main.

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The definitive (for the time being) election handicap episode 1:08:12

1y ago1:08:12

1:08:12

Are the NDP headed for a landslide? Are the Tories headed to political oblivion? Niigaan and Dan talk with an all-star panel of political pundits to handicap the 2023 election on a riding-by-riding basis.

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26- Navigating The Blend of Career and Family feat Tobi Asare 43:00

1y ago43:00

43:00

In this episode of the Launch that Ish podcast, we sit down with Tobi Asare, founder of My Bump Pay and author of The Blend. Tobi founded My Bump Pay, a virtual platform that provides pregnant women and new mothers with the resources and support they need to break the glass ceiling in the workplace. Throughout the episode, Tobi stresses the importa…

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Rochelle Squires, family violence and re-election hopes 1:14:10

1+ y ago1:14:10

1:14:10

Manitoba Families Minister Rochelle Squires talks about her government's efforts - both good and bad - to support the victims of family violence. We also discuss the upcoming provincial election and how the Progressive Conservative government will be appealing to voters.

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Exclusive Brian Bowman sighting 1:03:10

1+ y ago1:03:10

1:03:10

Brian Bowman is alive and well and enjoying life out of politics. Dan Lett and guest host Jen Zoratti talk to the former Winnipeg mayor about an inquiry into the Winnipeg Police Service headquarters and whether he still believes Portage and Main will, one day, be reopened to pedestrians.

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Wrongful Convictions in a Reconciliation World 1:19:08

1+ y ago1:19:08

1:19:08

Federal Justice Minister David Lametti discusses the Joyce and David Milgaard Act, which would create Canada's first independent commission to review wrongful convictions. Milgaard's lawyer David Asper offers his take on Lametti's efforts.

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25-Knowing Your Worth and Protecting that Ish feat Terrica 1:21:35

1+ y ago1:21:35

1:21:35

On this episode of Launch that Ish, we have wedding planner, speaker and business coach Terrica, who will be sharing her insights on a critical topic for entrepreneurs and business owners - knowing your worth.Terrica shares practical tips and strategies for setting boundaries, delegating effectively, and prioritizing your time. We also discuss the …

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Hope and Love in the North 1:05:13

1+ y ago1:05:13

1:05:13

Niigaan and guest co-host Julia-Simone Rutgers discuss Manitoba’s standing in the latest Campaign 2000 national child poverty report. Feature interview discussing mining in Manitoba’s North with Manitoba Keewatinowi Okimakanak Grand Chief Garrison Settee. The story of how a musician was born by poet and emcee Elliot Walsh a.k.a. Nestor Wynrush.…

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24-How to Show Up as Yourself in Every Room feat Dami Okuboyejo 47:49

1+ y ago47:49

47:49

This Episode of Launch That Ish features Damilola Okuboyejo- Founder and Creative Director of By Dami Studios, the award-winning luxury design and gifting company.Her goal? To live a life of gratitude and intentionality and to inspire others to do the same, which she accomplishes through the world of deeply intentional stationery and gifting. I’m i…

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A Healthy Skepticism of Politics 1:17:01

1+ y ago1:17:01

1:17:01

Niigaan and Dan sit down with former federal health minister and current director of the School of Medicine for Queen's University Dr. Jane Philpott to talk about the new provincial health care deal as well as her career in politics and its controversial end. Cree opera singer Rhonda Head tells an amazing story of how Cree music changed the Grammys…

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The Unbearable Burden of Expectation 1:02:08

1+ y ago1:02:08

1:02:08

Feature interview with NDP Leader Wab Kinew. Plus, stepping up the campaign to get Will Arnett on the podcast and more on the raging raisin debate.

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A Frontline Dispatch from the Health Care System 1:18:55

1+ y ago1:18:55

1:18:55

Wondering about the state of health care? Niigaan assures us it ain’t good. Plus, an interview with outgoing CentreVenture CEO Angela Mathieson and a chance meeting with Fidel Castro.

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Full interview with RoseAnne Archibald 58:44

1+ y ago58:44

58:44

Niigaan Sinclair’s full interview with RoseAnne Archibald, the first female national chief of the Assembly of First Nations. Discussed are her accomplishments during the first half of her term as national chief, her priorities for the second half, and the attention she is paying to Winnipeg and the issue of murdered and missing Indigenous women, gi…

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The Challenge of Being First 1:01:34

1+ y ago1:01:34

1:01:34

Niigaan and the Lone Ranger sit down to discuss the anniversary of the Patels — a family from India who froze to death trying to walk across the Canada-U.S. border near Emerson a year ago — and the drop in housing prices in the Canadian market. Also, a feature interview with the first female national chief of the Assembly of First Nations, RoseAnne…

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Looking Back at 2022 and Ahead at 2023 1:00:28

1+ y ago1:00:28

1:00:28

What does a Walrus have in common with a Manitoba winter, safer-consumption sites for those addicted to drugs and federal Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre? Not much really, but a special year-end/start of 2023 episode of the Niigaan and the Lone Ranger Podcast managed to cover all of those topics and several others. Free Press columnist Jen Zor…

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The Rise of Indigenous TV Programs 1:01:23

1+ y ago1:01:23

1:01:23

Fans of streaming video may have noticed there has been a proliferation of Indigenous-led television and movies this year. On various platforms right now, there is a wealth of Indigenous programming, among them: Reservation Dogs, the bittersweet story of native youth growing up on an Oklahoma reservation; Dark Winds, the big-budget detective drama …

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All the news that’s fit to print… and wear 1:10:13

1+ y ago1:10:13

1:10:13

What is black and white and very, very classy all over? How about the Winnipeg Art Gallery’s new exhibit to mark the 15oth anniversary of the Winnipeg Free Press? In this week’s episode, we talk to Riva Symko, the WAG’s head of collections and exhibitions and curator of Headlines: The Art of the News Cycle, which has just recently ope…

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Sadness and Horror in Treaty One territory 1:16:33

1+ y ago1:16:33

1:16:33

Niigaan and Dan talk about recent developments in the police investigation of an alleged serial killer who preyed on Indigenous women. Plus, a feature interview with Sandra Delaronde, former chair of the Manitoba MMIW Coalition and a deeply personal story from former MLA Kevin Chief.

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Two Mayors for the Price of One 1:10:23

1+ y ago1:10:23

1:10:23

Dan and Niigaan sit down for an extended chat with new Winnipeg Mayor Scott Gillingham. And Winnipeg poet Chandra Mayor explains why it's so difficult for poets to do concert tours.

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The State of Hate 1:17:08

1+ y ago1:17:08

1:17:08

Isha Khan, CEO of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, discusses the state of hate throughout the world. Oh, and a new theme song that will likely never be heard again.

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Managing podcast fame and the future of downtown 1:22:37

1+ y ago1:22:37

1:22:37

Dan and Niigaan talk podcast fame, federal mini-budget and the never-ending saga that is the U.S. midterm elections. They also welcome Jets co-owner Mark Chipman to talk about the future of downtown and Winnipeg MP Leah Gazan talks about how she learned to love heckling.

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Episode 1 1:08:03

1+ y ago1:08:03

1:08:03

Episode 1 of the new podcast by Winnipeg Free Press columnists Dan Lett and Niigaan Sinclair.

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