Today on the podcast we are joined by Annamie Paul. Annamie Paul is a lawyer, activist and is now the leader of the Green Party of Canada. In this episode, we discuss the current politics of the Green Party, Ms. Paul's upcoming race in Toronto Centre, and her vision for the Greens.

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CW: stalking, sexual assault, intimate partner violence

Today on the podcast, Liv and Kate are joined by activist, educator and author, Julie S. Lalonde. Julie's memoir, Resilience is Futile: The Life and Death and Life of Julie S. Lalonde details how, after leaving an abusive partner at age 20, he stalked her for 10 years. Julie talks to Liv and Kate about the story of this abusive relationship, the terror of being stalked, and how, defying statistics, Julie has survived the experience. The interview also dives into the problem of stalking in Canada more broadly, and how glorifying the resilience of survivors may actually be doing all of us a disservice.

Visit Julie's website here: http://yellowmanteau.com/

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In this episode, Liv and Kate interview journalist and podcaster Laura Palmer about season 2 of her podcast, Island Crime. Season 2 of Island Crime, entitled Gone Boys, details Laura's investigation into the missing men of Vancouver Island. Gone Boys uses victim-focused storytelling to consider the question: could a serial killer be preying on men on Vancouver Island? In this series, Laura also examines some of the challenges facing men who are isolated and marginalized due to brain injury, trauma, mental illness, or disability.

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TW: discussions of sexual assault, domestic violence, and homicide.

In this episode, Liv and Kate are joined by Lisa and Chelle of the podcast, Whose Crime is it Anyway, to talk about Canadian serial killer and rapist, Karla Homolka. With her husband Paul Bernardo, Karla Homolka raped and killed Leslie Mahaffy, Kristen French, and Tammy Homolka. While Bernardo received a life sentence for these crimes, Homolka was infamously convicted only of manslaughter following a plea bargain to serve 12 years. Liv, Kate, Lisa, and Chelle discuss these horrific crimes, the police investigation, and the infamous "deal with the devil" that shocked and angered so many Canadians.

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Today on the podcast we are joined by Celina Caesar-Chavannes. Celina is a politician and entrepreneur. She served as the MP for the riding of Whitby from 2015-2019, during which time she was the parliamentary secretary to the Prime Minister, and then the parliamentary secretary to the Minister for International Development. She is also now an author, her book, “Can You Hear Me Now?” is available now.

Celina talks with Liv and Kate about her journey to federal politics, her time on the hill, and what's next for her.

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CW: sexual violence; sex trafficking

Today on the podcast Liv and Kate interview Timothy Sawa. Timothy is a journalist and producer for the CBC's the Fifth Estate. For over 10 years, Timothy and his colleagues at the Fifth Estate have investigated sex trafficking and sexual assault allegations against Canadian fashion designer, Peter Nygard. Timothy chronicles this investigation in a new podcast called Evil by Design, available now.

Timothy discusses the allegations into Nygard, how Nygard wielded his power to cover up his alleged crimes, and some of the current civil and criminal proceedings pending against Nygard. Please note that Peter Nygard denies all of the allegations against him.

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Today on the podcast Liv and Kate interview Kristen Gutoskie. Kristen is a SAG nominated actor, musician, and producer. Kristen is known for her roles in the Emmy-winning show The Handmaid’s Tale (Hulu), E4’s Beaver Falls, CW shows Containment and The Vampire Diaries, and NBC’s Chicago Fire. She is also in the midst of recording her debut album. Join us for a discussion about everything Handmaids, Kristen's music career, and inspiring women in the industry.

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TW: discussions of sexual assault and harassment.

Today on the podcast we discuss the Canadian band, Hedley, the sexual assault allegations made against members of the band, and the criminal charges facing the band’s front-man, Jacob Hoggard. Join us for a conversation about the "rock and roll lifestyle" and how these tropes have been used to excuse bad behaviour for far too long.

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Maggie Frith is a baker and a recovered lawyer based in Toronto. Maggie was a semi-finalist on one of our favourite shows, the Great Canadian Baking Show. In this interview, Maggie discusses her impressive cookbook collection, her journey to getting on the Great Canadian Baking Show, and some of her favourite bakes.

Keep up with Maggie on her Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/themagpiecakery/?hl=en.

Visit her blog: http://www.themagpiecakery.com/recipes/ for a mix of healthy treats and indulgent eats.

And of course, catch her on the Great Canadian Baking Show, available on CBC Gem!

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In this second episode of the JWM Book Club, we discuss the novel, The Midnight Bargain. Set in a faraway fantasy land, The Midnight Bargain is a story about Beatrice Clayborn who makes her debut at "bargaining season" — an annual event where wealthy young men and women gather from around the world to make advantageous marriages. As the story develops, Beatrice finds herself facing an impossible choice between realizing the full potential of her talents or marrying for true love and having a family.

Liv and Kate do a deep dive into the magic, romance and feminist themes in this book. Also, Kate scolds Liv for deceiving her into reading this book by describing it as "Bridgerton with magic."

The Midnight Bargain was a Canada Reads finalist for 2021. Pick up a copy at your local book seller.

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