Democracy Watch

Arman and Akhil speak with Gracy Buckholtz of CUPE 2278 on the OrganizeUBC campaign which is looking to organize research workers and academic assistants at UBC.

In December 2019 we spoke to Globe and Mail Journalist Kerry Gold, on recent policy developments on real estate in Vancouver + the tragic story of a mishandled whistleblower complaint in the BC Ministry of Health: https://thewalrus.ca/the-whistle-blower-who-got-it-wrong/

In this live episode Kai and Nash of Sulong UBC share their personal experiences and the historical context of the apparent return of fascism to the Philippines. We discuss what "red-tagging" means and Nash's first-hand experience being "red-tagged". We also unpack why the murder of the journalist Percy Lapid has become a flashpoint in the struggle for press freedom and human rights in the Philippines.

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To wrap our coverage of the 2022 City Elections, Arman and Alex spoke with political consultant and TEAM for a Livable Vancouver candidate, Bill Tieleman, on the history of TEAM of the 70s, rezoning, climate policy, and policing.

The Vancouver City Elections are this week! Continuing on our 2022 City Elections coverage, we spoke to climate scientist and Green Party candidate Dr. Devyani Singh on climate policy, housing, and the immigrant experience in Vancouver.

The Vancouver City Elections are around the corner! We spoke to musician health economist and One City candidate Ian Cromwell about policing, climate policy and the cultural changes he hopes to bring on council.

Ahead of the 2021 federal election we spoke with 2019 Vancouver Granville NDP Candidate and climate activist Yvonne Hanson on her experiences running and the climate agenda of each party.

We talk to Eris Nyx of Drug User Liberation Front about what real Safe Supply looks like for people who use drugs + discussion about COVID19 and random street checks, and Chinatown YVR seniors saved from the brink of eviction.

We talk to Quin Lawrence about the Disability Filibuster and how they’re trying to Kill Bill C7. We also discuss #COVID19BC and the #NDP21 resolution to #CancelStudentDebt. Tune in at 101.9 FM or http://citr.ca

Interview w Mel Woods about the layoffs @HuffPostCanada & the importance of valuing your work as a journalist in Canada. We also talk about COVID19 and the escalating situation in the third wave of the pandemic. Tune in!