Expats & Allies

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Sarah takes the lead on an exploration of fascist movements in Canada before and slightly after the Second World War. In particular, we discuss the career of Adrien Arcand, aka, "the Canadian Führer."

Further reading: The Swastika And The Maple Leaf: Fascist Movements in Canada in the Thirties, by Lita-Rose Betcherman.

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In this episode, Chuka takes the lead on a discussion about the long evolution of American fascism, from the genocide of Indigenous peoples, through to the rise of the evangelical far-right, and everything in between.

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We discuss the phenomenon of "aristofascism" in Great Britain before and during the Second World War. Why did British Royals and so many other landed elites love Hitler and Mussolini? 

Further reading:

• https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2015/jul/19/nazi-hitler-royal-family
• https://www.cbc.ca/documentaries/the-passionate-eye/historians-believe-the-duke-of-windsor-actively-collaborated-with-the-nazis-during-the-second-world-war-1.6635225
• https://tribunemag.co.uk/2020/10/the-fascist-sympathies-of-britains-aristocracy
• https://www.timesofisrael.com/how-britains-nazi-loving-press-baron-made-the-case-for-hitler/
• https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-14136044
• https://www.theglobeandmail.com/report-on-business/the-mill-founder-his-descendants-and-their-canadian-tax-crusade/article20444632/
• https://jacobin.com/2022/09/right-wing-media-wwii-newspapers-olmsted
• https://www.thejc.com/life-and-culture/how-far-did-the-uk-aristocracys-love-of-the-nazis-really-go-x7ghk7lu

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We speak with guest Taylor Noakes about newly released government documents about Nazi war criminals living in Canada. Is this a move toward transparency, or a smokescreen?

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Hosts Alex Cosh, Sarah Rieger and Chuka Ejeckam introduce this brand new show exploring how Nazi war criminals found refuge in North America after the Second World War.

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We read out a recent article from The Maple's opinion section titled "A More ‘Efficient’ Landlord And Tenant Board Will Mainly Hurt Renters." The article was written by Cole Webber on May 15, 2023, and can be found here: https://www.readthemaple.com/a-more-efficient-landlord-and-tenant-board-will-only-hurt-renters/

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We spoke to Alberta Politics writer David Climenhaga about the provincial election in Wild Rose Country. Why is healthcare such a key issue? Are Danielle Smith's extremist comments going to bite her at the ballot box? What should we make of the conflicting polls? And what will happen to Smith and NDP Leader Rachel Notley after the election? We unpack it all.

Read David's blog: https://albertapolitics.ca/

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Immigration lawyers are disappointed with the federal government’s slow response in providing aid and creating programs for Turkish and Syrian refugees who are fleeing the devastating effects of two earthquakes that struck earlier this year, and say the disasters highlight a need to better prepare for the impacts of future crises.

We read out a recent article covering this story from Maple contributor Ashlynn Chand.

Read the full article: https://www.readthemaple.com/immigration-lawyers-disappointed-by-measures-to-support-turkish-and-syrian-refugees/

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We spoke to OpenMedia campaigner Matt Hatfield about a recent poll showing that a majority of Canadians across the country and from every political background are fed up with corporate consolidation in the Telco market. We also talk about the Shaw-Rogers deal, the government-to-industry pipeline, and Canada's weak competition laws.

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