Jo-Ann "sits down" (hello, pandemic) with Nicola Spurling; entrepreneur, politician and activist. They discuss Nicola’s very public clash with Harry Potter author, J.K Rowling. Nicola shares stories about her political journey and her current advocacy to bring more diversity into politics. As well, they address transphobia and true allyship.

#17 LGBTQ2S+ on the ballot, with Nicola Spurling

In this era of knee-jerk partisanship and decision-based evidence making, the currency of actual ideas has become sadly devalued in Canadian politics. Veteran broadcaster Jo-Ann Roberts is changing all that with People, Politics and Planet, a wide-ranging audio journey through some fascinating political terrain where you’ll meet some of the country’s most thought-provoking policy innovators. Sure, they mostly lean towards Green – but, as Jo-Ann finds out, that’s where the all interesting stuff is happening.

This podcast is made by the Green Party of Canada.

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This episode of People, Politics and Planet is a conversation with Ngozi Paul, younger sister to new Green leader Annamie Paul. 
Until a month ago, Ngozi was in many circles the "famous sister." She is an actress with a long list of accolades and achievements, including her performances at Stratford and on well-known Canadian TV shows. 
In this episode we get a sense of the family who helped form these two talented women, and we get a behind-the-scenes look at how Annamie's family sees her!

"Annamie was born for this" – a conversation with Ngozi Paul

In this limited series on the podcast, Jo-Ann Roberts talks with Greens in the Atlantic Bubble about their local politics and the power of electing Greens provincially.
 
In this last episode of the Bubble series, Jo-Ann interviews Lucas Knill from Newfoundland and Labrador who is involved with Green politics both federally and provincially. Their conversation touches on an array of issues, like bringing wind power to the province, and why Greens on the rock are talking about the seal-hunt.

Atlantic Bubble - Greens on the rock, with Lucas Knill

In this limited series on the podcast, Jo-Ann talks with Greens in the Atlantic Bubble about their local politics and the power of electing Greens provincially.
 
This episode looks to the (super) Nova Scotia Greens! Jo-Ann interviews party leader Thomas Trappenberg about his perspective on the results of the New Brunswick election. All three NB Green MLAs held their seats -- what does that mean for the Maritimes? You'll hear Thomas' take on the Green wave on this coast.

Atlantic Bubble - super-Nova Greens, with Thomas Trappenberg

In this limited series on the podcast, Jo-Ann talks with Greens in the Atlantic Bubble about their provincial politics and the power of electing Greens provincially.
 
All eyes are currently on New Brunswick's snap election now in its final days. In this episode you get to hear something slightly more personal. Jo-Ann is speaking with Claire Kelly, the Green candidate for Moncton Southwest. Claire is passionate about politics, and you could say it's in her blood -- Claire is Jo-Ann's daughter. Listen in on this inspiring conversation and learn more about Claire's campaign to represent her riding.

Atlantic Bubble - the apple doesn't fall far, with Claire Kelly

In this limited series on the podcast, Jo-Ann talks with Greens in the Atlantic Bubble about their provincial politics and the power of electing Greens provincially.
 
All eyes are currently on New Brunswick's snap election now in its final days. In this episode Jo-Ann has a conversation with environmental lawyer and Green candidate for Moncton Centre, Carole Chan. They cover what it means to run with a slate of strong women in the Moncton area, and why Carole is so passionate about representing her riding. They also ask, are people losing faith in our democracy?

#17 LGBTQ2S+ on the ballot, with Nicola Spurling

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