This week Mary and Nat talk about whether AI can solve the housing crisis, Policy 713, and how great whales are.

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Further reading/viewing:

Labour shortage, population growth inflaming N.B. housing crunch, economist says (CBC)

Education Minister Bill Hogan on Policy 713 (CBC)

@morganlanigan on Twitter (Twitter)

N.B. premier promises not to repeal Policy 713, but maintains the rights of parents (Global)

Did hundreds of complaints trigger the review of LGBTQ policy or just 3? (CBC)

Another PC MLA questions review of school LGBTQ policy (CBC)

Right whale sighting shuts down lobster fishing section for at least 15 days (CBC)

Revenge of the orcas? Killer whales have sunk 3 boats in unusual attacks. (Washington Post)

Why Does Fox News Keep Playing 100 Gecs? An Investigation (Them)

100 gecs - Dumbest girl alive {OFFICIAL VIDEO} (YouTube)

Saddy Daddy-O (Official Lyric Video) - Artimus Wolz | CHAOS (YouTube)

‘Succession’ Precap: One Burning Question Ahead of Episode 9 (The Ringer)

The Screen Actors Guild is voting on whether to strike. What does it all mean? (AV Club)

"Bokoblin Mower 3000" (YouTube)

This week Mary and Nat talk about boiled rat poop, whatever happened to Baby J, barnacle meat, and more.

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This podcast was recorded in on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik people and we should give them their land back.

New Brunswick 2SLGBTQIA causes that need your support:

AIDS New Brunswick

Chroma NB

Clinic 554

Imprint Youth

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Help Nats Chest Get to The Silicone Zone

Justin TooDeep’s tip jar

Barb Wire’s tip jar

Further reading/viewing:

PSAC picketer in roadway comes face to face with NB Power truck (CTV)

Striking workers tell N.B. premier to ‘stay in your lane’ after collective bargaining comments (Global)

PSA about Picaroons' beer (Reddit)

N.B. seeks to quash record-breaking $2M awarded to fired Horizon CEO (CBC)

New Brunswick government has 'no intention' of changing Saint John River name (CTV)

John Mulaney’s Baby J takes parasocial relationships to rehab (Polygon)

Bo Burnham: How The World Works (YouTube)

Phoebe Bridgers Says Stans ‘F- - -ing Bullied’ Her Over Bo Burnham Photos (Vulture)

Hannah Gadsby's New Netflix Show Is 'Something Special' (Advocate)

Exploiting and Exhausting The Workforce - Sarah Jaffe | The Open Mind (YouTube)

Queen Charlotte review: A Bridgerton prequel that earns its pedigree (Entertainment Weekly)

‘Parable of the Sower’ sets the standard for post-apocalyptic comics (ComicsBeat)

'Succession' Season 4, episode 5: Breaking down the GoJo deal (Mashable)

Reunited at Lottie's Compound | Yellowjackets Season 2 Episode 6 | SHOWTIME (YouTube)

Heavenly Creatures (1994) Official Trailer (YouTube)

This week Mary and Nat talk about crime rates, inflation, and big TV feelings, and more.

Follow us on Instagram: @nfstrongarm | @marygreenhahaha | @BlowingItPod

This podcast was recorded in on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik people and we should give them their land back. 

New Brunswick 2SLGBTQIA causes that need your support:

AIDS New Brunswick

Chroma NB

Clinic 554

Imprint Youth

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Help Nats Chest Get to The Silicone Zone

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Barb Wire’s tip jar

Further reading/viewing:

Province changes course and gives ombud records on new Fredericton jail (CBC)

Price tag of new Fredericton jail jumps to $42M (Global)

N.B. Teacher’s Association says teachers being ‘squeezed,’ applies for mediation in contract talks (Global)

N.B. tenants, landlords wait weeks for decisions as record number of disputes clog system (CBC)

Halifax Chamber of Commerce: No one wants to spend money downtown anymore (Halifax Examiner)

Succession Makes a Bold, Invigorating Choice (Vanity Fair)

The Mandalorian's Best Episode of the Season Came With a Price (Gizmodo)

It’s Actually Genius That ‘Barbie’ and ‘Oppenheimer’ Are Premiering on the Same Day (Collider)

The new True Detective season sure seems like it’s connected to the first (Polygon)

The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom – Official Trailer #3 (YouTube)

This week Mary and Nat talk about men’s fashion, the potential collapse of the meme economy, billionaires behaving badly and more.

Follow us on Instagram: @nfstrongarm | @marygreenhahaha | @BlowingItPod

This podcast was recorded in on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik people and we should give them their land back.

New Brunswick 2SLGBTQIA causes that need your support:

AIDS New Brunswick

Chroma NB

Clinic 554

Imprint Youth

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Help Nats Chest Get to The Silicone Zone

Justin TooDeep’s tip jar

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Further reading/viewing:

New Brunswick projects another small surplus after 2 years of underestimating windfall (CBC)

N.B. government surprised, disappointed by Nova Scotia nurse bonuses (CBC)

N.B. to end COVID-19 PCR testing for most people April 1, memo reveals (CBC)

N.B. adds 8 more COVID-19 deaths, test positivity rate hits nearly year-long high (CBC)

Ottawa ends shipments of rapid COVID-19 tests as millions set to expire (CTV)

Blaine Higgs has hit an all-time low for voter approval. Here's why he could still win another election (CBC)

US-Canada agree to turn back asylum seekers at border (BBC)

Closing Roxham Road will lead to 'humanitarian catastrophes,' immigration experts warn (CBC)

Canada-US Safe Third Country Agreement (Canada.ca)

The TikTok Hearing Revealed That Congress Is the Problem (Wired)

King Charles France visit could have had echoes of 1789, says ex-ambassador (Guardian)

Meet Machaela Cavanaugh, the Nebraska Senator Who Filibustered for Three Weeks on Behalf of Trans Rights (Yahoo)

Posie Parker tour of NZ: Anti-trans activist Kellie-Jay Keen-Minshull quits rally after being doused with juice, Wellington event reportedly cancelled (New Zealand Herald)

Succession season four review – even diehard fans will be glad the end is nigh (Guardian)

John Wick: Chapter 4 (2023 Movie) Official Trailer (YouTube)

John Wick is a Modern Fairy Tale (FanByte)

Chernobyl (2019) | Official Trailer | HBO (YouTube)

This week Mary and Nat talk about drag story time, bank runs and what’s on TV tonight..

Follow us on Instagram: @nfstrongarm | @marygreenhahaha | @BlowingItPod

This podcast was recorded in on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik people and we should give them their land back.

New Brunswick 2SLGBTQIA+ causes that need your support:

AIDS New Brunswick

Chroma NB

Clinic 554

Imprint Youth

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Help Nats Chest Get to The Silicone Zone

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Further reading/viewing:

Moncton, N.B. library drag storytime faces online backlash (Global)

Drag queen storytime in Moncton draws a crowd (CBC)

Eastern P.E.I. theatre postpones drag storytime event over online attacks (CBC)

Federal government to claw back $1.3M of New Brunswick health funding (CBC)

Grocery CEOs defend ‘reasonable profitability’ in grilling over soaring food costs (Global)

Report says long COVID could impact economy and be ‘mass disabling event’ in Canada (CityNews)

Silicon Valley Bank collapse marks 2nd biggest bank failure in U.S. history (CBC)

Yellowjackets Season 2 Official Trailer | SHOWTIME (YouTube)

Star Trek: Picard Season 3 (YouTube)

DC Universe's Harley Quinn (YouTube)

Here's the Season 3 Premiere Date for 'I Think You Should Leave with Tim Robinson' (Exclaim)

This week Mary and Nat talk about 15 minute cities, John Tory’s hair, and more.

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This podcast was recorded in on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik people and we should give them their land back.

Further reading/viewing:

N.B. backtracks on scrapping French immersion in English schools (CBC)

How New Brunswick’s projected surplus has ballooned to $800M more than anticipated (Global)

Fired Horizon CEO awarded record-breaking $2M in unjust dismissal case against province (CBC)

Eggs thrown at John Tory’s office window on his last day as Toronto mayor (Global)

OFMD Struggle Tweets (Twitter)

FINAL ACCOUNT - Official Trailer [HD] (YouTube)

Ah, Jesus: The internet wants to bang The Last Of Us' giant mushroom monster (AV Club)

The Last of Us HBO (Facebook)

Well, it's over: Netflix to remove Arrested Development from its library (AV Club)

Marc Maron: From Bleak to Dark | Official Trailer | HBO (You Tube)

This week Mary and Nat talk about our love of regional accents, video games and MILF Manor.

Follow us on Instagram: @nfstrongarm | @marygreenhahaha | @BlowingItPod

This podcast was recorded in on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik-Maliseet people.

Further reading/viewing:

Fredericton council votes in favour of rezoning for 6th provincial jail (Global)

Government officials misled the public about the “mysterious” New Brunswick neurological disease, and we have the documents to prove it (Canadaland)

N.B. health workers launch abortion care network on Morgentaler anniversary (The Star)

New Fredericton hospital ICU unveiled, but it won't be fully staffed on opening (CBC)

In-person sessions conclude on N.B. French education overhaul (CTV)

Tyre Nichols: Family remembers 'a beautiful soul' (BBC)

Robert Evans did a Twitter thread describing the video so you don’t have to watch it (@IWriteOk)

‘MILF Manor,’ explained: We watched TLC’s Oedipal fever dream so you don’t have to (LA Times)

‘The Last of Us’ Renewed for Season 2 by HBO as Premiere Hits 22M Viewers (Hollywood Reporter)

Dead Space Official Launch Trailer (YouTube)

M3GAN - official trailer (YouTube)

Introducing M3GAN 2.0 (@nbcsnl)

Sarah Polley, Domee Shi among top Canadian Oscar nominees (CTV)

History and imagination collide in The Flying Sailor (Signal HFX)

The Flying Sailor (NFB)

This week Mary and Nat talk about how racism is over, Blaine Higgs’ hurt feelings and the year in TV and movies.

Follow us on Instagram: @nfstrongarm | @marygreenhahaha | @BlowingItPod

This podcast was recorded in on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik-Maliseet people.

Further reading/viewing:

N.B. woman shocked after blind mom, 88, put in hospital supply room (CBC)

N.B. report on systemic racism omits recommendation for Indigenous-led public inquiry (The Star)

Rezoning for new $32-million jail rejected by Fredericton planning committee (CBC)

“Woe is Mister Higgs” (Twitter)

‘It completely takes the choice away from the parents’: New Brunswick parents react to French education changes (CTV)

This year in Canadian politics... (YouTube)

Has Marjorie Taylor Greene Finally Gone Too Far? (Newsweek)

Texas attorney general sought to round up list of all the transgender people in the state (Salon)

Mugshot of Colorado gay club shooting suspect shows injuries sustained during confrontation with 'heroic people' (Sky News)

The White Lotus Season 2 | Official Trailer | HBO (YouTube)

'Yellowjackets' Has Already Been Renewed for Season 3 (Exclaim)

Barbie | Official Teaser (YouTube)

Everything Everywhere All At Once | Official Trailer HD | A24 (YouTube)

THE NORTHMAN - Official Trailer (YouTube)

Aubrey Plaza hosting 35th Film Independent Spirit Awards (TikTok)

Willem Dafoe smiling at pancake mix (Twitter)

THE BATMAN – Main Trailer (YouTube)

Turning Red | Official Trailer (YouTube)

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery | Official Trailer | Netflix (YouTube)

Our Flag Means Death | Official Trailer | HBO Max (YouTube)

Andor | Official Trailer | Disney+ (YouTube)

A League of Their Own - Official Trailer | Prime Video (YouTube)

House of the Dragon | Official Trailer | HBO Max (YouTube)

Severance — Official Trailer | Apple TV+ (YouTube)

Christmas Cocktails with Dern 🥂❤️🎄 (TikTok)

The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power - Official Trailer | Prime Video (YouTube)

Marvel Studios’ Moon Knight | Official Trailer | Disney+ (YouTube)

Marvel Studios’ Ms. Marvel | Official Trailer | Disney+ (YouTube)

Obi-Wan Kenobi | Official Trailer | Disney+ (YouTube)

The Sandman | Official Trailer | Netflix (YouTube)

UNDER THE BANNER OF HEAVEN Trailer (2022) (YouTube)

This week Mary and Nat talk about sick kids, medical grade amphetamines, and space wizards.

Follow us on Instagram: @nfstrongarm | @marygreenhahaha | @BlowingItPod

This podcast was recorded in on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik-Maliseet people.

Further reading/viewing:

100 students at Sackville school absent, parents urged to keep sick kids home (CBC)

‘Scab-friendly’ bill is Higgs’ latest attack on labour rights: unions, opposition MLAs (NB Media CoOp)

Mother of N.B. man found dead has message for premier: 'Your province is in crisis' (CTV)

Moncton RCMP issue public apology after telling wrong family their loved one was dead (CBC)

Alleged serial killer in Winnipeg accused of killing 3 more women (CTV)

Poilievre's toxic lie about safe supply. And the confusing and contradictory CSIS intelligence on China and the Freedom Convoy. (Canadaland)

Iran to disband morality police amid ongoing protests, says attorney general (BBC)

Musk boots Kanye West off Twitter for swastika-Star of David post (Al Jazeera)

Alex Jones has filed for personal bankruptcy (CNN)

Ducks by Kate Beaton review – powerful big oil memoir (Guardian)

Andor Is The Best Star Wars Ever Made (The War Zone)

1899 | Official Trailer | Netflix (YouTube)

This week Mary and Nat talk about killing god, TV shows, and WWIII.

Follow us on Instagram: @nfstrongarm | @marygreenhahaha | @BlowingItPod

Rally to Extend the Rent Cap / Rassemblement pour étendre le contrôle de loyers (Facebook)

This podcast was recorded in on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik-Maliseet people.

Further reading/viewing:

Horizon emergency rooms at reduced capacity for weekend (CBC)

Inside the turmoil at Sobeys-owned stores after ransomware attack (CBC)

Ontario parents brace for possible school disruption as clock ticks toward CUPE strike deadline (CBC)

Poland, NATO say missile that killed two likely fired by Ukraine defending against Russian attack (CNN)

‘White nationalism’ a threat the Canadian Armed Forces aren’t equipped for: watchdog (Global)

Elon Musk restores Donald Trump’s Twitter account (CNN)

Marvel Studios’ Black Panther: Wakanda Forever | Official Trailer (YouTube)

1899 | Official Trailer | Netflix (YouTube)

Kindred | Official Trailer | FX (YouTube)

His Dark Materials: Season 3 | Official Trailer | HBO (YouTube)

God is DEAD!? – Kids In The Hall (YouTube)

Andor | Official Trailer | Disney+ (YouTube)

Stellan Skarsgård's Monologue - Andor S01E10 (YouTube)

Let The Right One In | Official Trailer | SHOWTIME (YouTube)

The Peripheral Season 1 - Official Trailer | Prime Video (YouTube)

Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness | Official Trailer | Netflix (YouTube)