Pink Tax Podcast

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The podcast currently has 37 episodes available.

Pink Tax Podcast episodes:

October 21, 2020 What are your mortgage options after deferral and what is MMT?
Tara and Janine chat about your options after you've deferred your mortgage or if you are looking to negotiate your current terms to get a better rate. Tara has a book recommendation and they both chat about what led them to think about MMT for post-pandemic government spending.
The Deficit Myth
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55min
October 06, 2020 How much are we paying to maintain poverty?
This week Janine and Tara are joined by Lee Stevens from Vibrant Communities Calgary to chat with us about a universal basic income guarantee and how much we currently spend just maintaining poverty in Canada.
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54min
October 03, 2020 How does the throne speech affect you? | Episode 31
Posted the episode a bit late! Janine and Tara discuss the throne speech and what the benefits discussed can mean for you, your business, or for your employer.
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41min
September 25, 2020 Ruth Bader Ginsburg and Women's Rights | Episode 30
This week Janine and Tara discuss US Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and her legacy on women's rights in the United States. She lies In-State today at the US Capitol - the first for a woman.
They also discuss intersectionality and the common themes between policy in the United States and Canada - particularly on abortion. High probability of hearing some swearing in this episode.
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1h 3min
September 16, 2020 Is it expensive to live in Canada's North? | Episode 29
This week join two white ladies as we discover just how expensive it is to live in Northern Canada. We share some facts about the cost of living and income, broaden perspectives for us folks down South, and then say WTF a few times as we try to imagine how we would react if the same things were to happen in a southern city. Enjoy!
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45min
September 08, 2020 Back to School - what are the financial and social barriers? | Episode 28
Janine and Tara talk about the barriers we face when going back to school, financial and otherwise. From first-year post-secondary to new grads, to mature students we talk about the challenges faced along the way.
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52min
September 01, 2020 What is a GLBI? Interview with Leah Gazan | Episode 27
Today we are honoured to have MP Leah Gazan on the show and learn more about what a Guaranteed Living Basic Income and the motion she put forward to make it a reality in Canada.
You can learn more about her motion, sign the petition, and be a part of the national day of action at https://www.leahgazan.ca/basicincomemotion
Take a peek at the motion itself (pay attention to paragraph V.
We didn't add a Pink Tax rebate today, but there are a few things that you can do (after you sign the petition). We chatted about the failure of CERB and we urge you to look into the response at long term care facilities, compare the benefits of CERB, and the current disability benefits or guaranteed income supplement in your own province.
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46min
August 25, 2020 Why should we care about other women’s children? | Episode 26
Chatting about planning for parenthood, childcare, and universal access to care. We look at the life of the ‘average’ Canadian lady, as illustrated by Stats Can and CMHC data manages the ‘mommy tax’. We review how women are tied to romantic relationships, family units, and restricted employment due to inaccessible childcare and the devaluation of ‘women’s work’. We talk a bit about why you should care - even if you hate kids.
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59min
August 18, 2020 How does personal finance impact the LGBTQ2S+ community? Interview with Anna Murphy | Episode 25
Today Janine and Tara have an incredible conversation Anna Murphy, LGTBQ2S+ advocate, and future YYC city councilor. Anna shares her thoughts on creating an inclusive Calgary, barriers that she has faced, and how women who aren't in the LGBTQ2S+ can do more to uplift all women's voices.
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1h 31min
August 11, 2020 Not so great economic depressions and personal finance | Episode 24
Tara and Janine share some actionable tips for coping with job loss and reduced income. We also take a look at some parallels between government response today and the government response during the great depression.
For more info on the Great Depression in Canada, check out the Canadian Encyclopedia.
If you or someone you know needs help coping, this is a good list of mental health resources available in Canada.
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55min

FAQs about Pink Tax Podcast:

How many episodes does Pink Tax Podcast have?

The podcast currently has 37 episodes available.