People, Politics and Planet

People, Politics and Planet

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People, Politics and Planet episodes

  • "Annamie was born for this" – a conversation with Ngozi Paul
    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!
    26 min
  • Atlantic Bubble - Greens on the rock, with Lucas Knill
    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.
    20 min
  • 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 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.
    17 min
  • 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 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.
    14 min
  • Atlantic Bubble - you gotta have faith (in democracy), with Carole Chan
    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?
    14 min
  • Atlantic Bubble - a pandemic election, with Louise Comeau
    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 in it's final week. In this episode Jo-Ann interviews the NB Green candidate in Carleton-York, Louise Comeau.
    She shares what it's like to campaign during a pandemic. Spoiler: it's challenging with traditional methods (like debates) off the table! Listen to learn how she's overcoming these obstacles.
    19 min
  • Atlantic Bubble - just go for it, with Rachel Pletz
    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 in it's final week. In this episode Jo-Ann catches the Greens' busy candidate for Riverview, Rachel Pletz. Learn more about Rachel, whose just-go-for-it attitude, care for community and progressive policies have garnered attention, as well being pregnant on the campaign trail!
    11 min
  • Atlantic Bubble - Fredericton falling for Luke Randall <3
    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 election drawing close to it's Sept 14 end date. In this episode Jo-Ann interviews Luke Randall as he runs for the Greens and hopes to win Fredericton North's heart. Learn more about Luke, his priorities and what it's like to run provincially in Jenica Atwin's federal riding! The excitement is contagious.
    16 min
  • Atlantic Bubble - every vote counts, with Megan Mitton
    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 election with candidates hard at work. In this episode Jo-Ann chats with Megan Mitton, Green MLA for Memramcook-Tantramar, as she campaigns for re-election. They look back over her two years in office, discuss Getting Out The Vote, and more!
    21 min
  • Atlantic Bubble - grassroots Green, with Kevin Arseneau
    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 as candidates are hard at work on the campaign trail, counting down to Sept 14 election day. In this episode Jo-Ann chats with Kevin Arseneau, Green MLA for Kent-North. They dig into the importance of being grassroots, Kevin's campaign for re-election and ensuring that both Francophone and Anglophone constituents feel represented.
    17 min

About People, Politics and Planet

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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.