On this episode join the Centre for Access to Information and Justice's Kevin Walby, the University of Winnipeg’s Bronwyn Dobchuk-Land and poet and The Breach Show contributor and Mount Saint Vincent University scholar El Jones for a conversation called 'Canadian Police and Prison Politics in the Shadow of Trump 2.0'.

The Progressive Publics podcast presents a series of conversations connecting academic scholarship and independent Canadian media and featuring the Unrigged journalism and Harbinger podcast communities in dialogue with artists, activists and academics.

This conversation was recorded at the fourth edition of the Progressive Publics Symposium, held at the University of Winnipeg on March 28th, 2026.

On this episode join RMIT University - Melbourne’s Tami Gadir, Victor’s Children host and University of Manitoba scholar David Camfield, Jews Says No to Genocide’s Marlee Wasser and independent investigative journalist Jeremy Appel  for a conversation called 'Antisemitism and Zionism: What They Are -- and Aren't'.

The Progressive Publics podcast presents a series of conversations connecting academic scholarship and independent Canadian media and featuring the Unrigged journalism and Harbinger podcast communities in dialogue with artists, activists and academics.

This conversation was recorded at the fourth edition of the Progressive Publics Symposium, held at the University of Winnipeg on March 28th, 2026.

On this episode join the University of Manitoba’s Sean Carleton, University of Winnipeg’s Dawnis Kennedy, Mount Royal University’s Roberta Lexier and the National Centre for Truth and Reconciliation’s Raymond Fronger for a conversation called 'Confronting and Debunking Residential School Denialism'.

The Progressive Publics podcast presents a series of conversations connecting academic scholarship and independent Canadian media and featuring the Unrigged journalism and Harbinger podcast communities in dialogue with artists, activists and academics.

This conversation was recorded at the fourth edition of the Progressive Publics Symposium, held at the University of Winnipeg on March 28th, 2026.

6On this episode join Labour Cafe’s Emily Leedham, the Douglas-Coldwell-Layton Foundation’s Jon Weir, CKUW 95.9FM’s Scott Price and Harbinger director Andre Goulet for 'Winnipeg Labour History 101'.

The Progressive Publics podcast presents a series of conversations connecting academic scholarship and independent Canadian media and featuring the Unrigged journalism and Harbinger podcast communities in dialogue with artists, activists and academics.

This conversation was recorded at the fourth edition of the Progressive Publics Symposium, held at the University of Winnipeg on March 28th, 2026.

On this episode Mount Royal University scholar Roberta Lexier with panelists Ricardo Acuna (Parkland Institute), Joe Vipond (Calgary Climate Hub), Lisa Young (University of Calgary) and Kim Siever (The Alberta Worker) what the future holds for the prairie petrostate.

The Progressive Publics podcast presents a series of conversations connecting academic scholarship and independent Canadian media and featuring the Unrigged journalism and Harbinger podcast communities in dialogue with artists, activists and academics.

This conversation was recorded at the third edition of the Progressive Publics Symposium, held at Mount Royal University in Calgary on June 14th, 2025.

On this episode join Mount Royal University scholar Roberta Lexier with panelists Stephen Magusiak (PressProgress), Kim Siever (The Alberta Worker) and independent journalist Ximena González to discuss the uncertain future of independent journalism in Alberta.

The Progressive Publics podcast presents a series of conversations connecting academic scholarship and independent Canadian media and featuring the Unrigged journalism and Harbinger podcast communities in dialogue with artists, activists and academics.

This conversation was recorded at the third edition of the Progressive Publics Symposium, held at Mount Royal University in Calgary on June 14th, 2025.

On this episode join Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East Interim President Michael Bueckert, Anti-Racism Program lead researcher Jamila Ewais and Director of Media Advocacy Jason Toney and Black Rose Books editor Clara Swan Kennedy for a conversation exploring anti-Palestinian media, racism and CJPME Advocacy.

The Progressive Publics podcast presents a series of conversations connecting academic scholarship and independent Canadian media and featuring the Unrigged journalism and Harbinger podcast communities in dialogue with artists, activists and academics.

This conversation was recorded at the second edition of the Progressive Publics Symposium, held at Concordia University in Montreal in collaboration with the Data Justice Hub and the Social Justice Centre on March 1st, 2025.

On this episode join The Rover's Savannah Stewart, The Eastern Door's Marcus Bankuti, CKUT 90.3FM's Jules Bugiel and independent journalist Emelia Fournier for a conversation exploring the state of independent journalism in Canada today.

The Progressive Publics podcast presents a series of conversations connecting academic scholarship and independent Canadian media and featuring the Unrigged journalism and Harbinger podcast communities in dialogue with artists, activists and academics.

This conversation was recorded at the second edition of the Progressive Publics Symposium, held at Concordia University in Montreal in collaboration with the Data Justice Hub and the Social Justice Centre on February 28th, 2025.

The Progressive Publics podcast presents a series of conversations connecting academic scholarship and independent Canadian media and featuring the Unrigged journalism and Harbinger podcast communities in dialogue with artists, activists and academics.

On episode 7 join scholars Josh Falek and Patrick Teed and Replay co-hosts Dr. Shama Rangwala and Desmond Cole in a conversation talking about race, pop culture and Bridgerton fandom.

This conversation was recorded at the inaugural edition of the Progressive Publics Symposium, held at the Centre for Social Innovation in Toronto in collaboration with York University’s faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies on November 8th, 2024.

The Progressive Publics podcast presents a series of conversations connecting academic scholarship and independent Canadian media and featuring the Unrigged journalism and Harbinger podcast communities in dialogue with artists, activists and academics.

On episode 6 join Press Progress Ontario reporter Eric Wickham, The Local associate editor Inori Roy and conference co-producer and Replay co-host Dr. Shama Rangwala for a conversation exploring how Data Journalism covers social issues like the housing crisis and economic and food insecurity.

This conversation was recorded at the inaugural edition of the Progressive Publics Symposium, held at the Centre for Social Innovation in Toronto in collaboration with York University’s faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies on November 8th, 2024.