COMMONS

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COMMONS is a documentary podcast that proves Canada is anything but boring. Each season, host Arshy Mann guides you through the country’s dark underbelly, bringing you stories about crim

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How many episodes does COMMONS have?

The podcast currently has 372 episodes available.

COMMONS episodes:

January 09, 2018 Ep. 86 - Throwing Shade at 2017: A Political Awards Show
We look back on some notably weird political moments of 2017 and collectively cringe. Featuring guests Tim Fontaine (of Walking Eagle News) and Scott Vrooman (of Centrism Dot Biz).
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27min
January 09, 2018 Ep. 86 - Throwing Shade at 2017: A Political Awards Show
We look back on some notably weird political moments of 2017 and collectively cringe. Featuring guests Tim Fontaine (of Walking Eagle News) and Scott Vrooman (of Centrism Dot Biz).
Support COMMONS: http://commonspodcast.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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27min
December 19, 2017 Ep 85. - Invisible Victims: The Quest for Police Accountability
Stronger police accountability is an acute need across Canada. In Ontario, recommendations for stronger police oversight are being drafted into legislation. In this episode, we explore the suspicious death of Cheyenne Fox and the ensuing (lack of) investigation. We then speak to a former director of Ontario's Special Investigations Unit, Ian Scott, who takes us inside the organizations responsible for holding police accountable. The final part of our policing miniseries.
Support COMMONS: http://commonspodcast.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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42min
December 19, 2017 Ep 85. - Invisible Victims: The Quest for Police Accountability
Stronger police accountability is an acute need across Canada. In Ontario, recommendations for stronger police oversight are being drafted into legislation. In this episode, we explore the suspicious death of Cheyenne Fox and the ensuing (lack of) investigation. We then speak to a former director of Ontario's Special Investigations Unit, Ian Scott, who takes us inside the organizations responsible for holding police accountable. The final part of our policing miniseries.
Support COMMONS: http://commonspodcast.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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42min
December 05, 2017 Ep. 84 - Invisible Victims: How Police Botched the Robert Pickton Case
"If the police don't want you to see a file, you're never gonna know it exists." We speak with Lorimer Shenher, a former police officer who was in charge of investigating the growing number of disappearing women from Vancouver's downtown Eastside, about how law enforcement overlooked a serial killer. Part one of a two part series on Canada's policing system and police accountability.
Support COMMONS: http://commonspodcast.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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41min
December 05, 2017 Ep. 84 - Invisible Victims: How Police Botched the Robert Pickton Case
"If the police don't want you to see a file, you're never gonna know it exists." We speak with Lorimer Shenher, a former police officer who was in charge of investigating the growing number of disappearing women from Vancouver's downtown Eastside, about how law enforcement overlooked a serial killer. Part one of a two part series on Canada's policing system and police accountability.
Support COMMONS: http://commonspodcast.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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41min
November 21, 2017 Ep. 83 - No Protest is Genteel: On Antifa
Live from Vancouver: We speak with organizers Garth Mullins and Annie Ohana to unpack what it means to resist fascism in BC. Featuring Hadiya Roderique and guest host Sandy Garossino.
Support COMMONS: http://commonspodcast.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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41min
November 21, 2017 Ep. 83 - No Protest is Genteel: On Antifa
Live from Vancouver: We speak with organizers Garth Mullins and Annie Ohana to unpack what it means to resist fascism in BC. Featuring Hadiya Roderique and guest host Sandy Garossino.
Support COMMONS: http://commonspodcast.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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41min
November 07, 2017 As If They Were Pets: The Sixties Scoop
Betty Ann Adam is a reporter with the Saskatoon Star Phoenix. She is also a survivor of the "Sixties Scoop". When she was a toddler, the Canadian government pried her from her mother's arms. She was raised by foster parents. A modern version of this is still happening to Indigenous children across Canada.

Support COMMONS: http://commonspodcast.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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36min
November 07, 2017 As If They Were Pets: The Sixties Scoop
Betty Ann Adam is a reporter with the Saskatoon Star Phoenix. She is also a survivor of the "Sixties Scoop". When she was a toddler, the Canadian government pried her from her mother's arms. She was raised by foster parents. A modern version of this is still happening to Indigenous children across Canada.

Support COMMONS: http://commonspodcast.com
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.
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36min

FAQs about COMMONS:

How many episodes does COMMONS have?

The podcast currently has 372 episodes available.