Simon Black, an award-winning labour studies professor, high-profile activist, and prolific freelance writer reflects on the development of his socialist beliefs, his academic career, and the advocacy group Labour Against the Arms Trade. He also discusses current labour issues and the shifting political loyalties of working-class voters.

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Author, activist, journalist, and broadcaster Judy Rebick joins the podcast to discuss her groundbreaking career in left-wing politics, media, and the women’s rights movement.

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Jodi Brown joins the podcast to discuss her work as an anti-poverty advocate, public housing watchdog, and executive director of the Nova Scotians Helping Nova Scotians Association. She also talks about provincial politics and an upcoming community event in Spryfield.

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Green MP Jenica Atwin discusses her historic electoral breakthrough in Fredericton, the work she's been doing in Parliament, and the issues that matter to her constituents. She also talks about ruffling feathers inside the Green Party of Canada with her recent Twitter comments about violence in the Middle East.

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Montreal-based authors and activists Bianca Mugyenyi and Yves Engler discuss the work of the Canadian Foreign Policy Institute. They also reflect on their personal backgrounds, their writing, the importance of internationalism, and the value of political disruptions. 

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Researcher and academic Anthony Fenton joins the podcast to discuss the relationship between Canada and Saudi Arabia. He sheds light on some interesting new developments and the ongoing sale of Canadian-made armoured vehicles and weapons to Riyadh. 

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Singer-songwriter Sarah Harmer discusses her musical evolution, latest album and how the COVID-19 pandemic derailed plans for a 2020 North American tour. She also talks about her environmental activism and support for various social justice campaigns.

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Andrew Douglas, managing editor of Frank Magazine, discusses the publication's place in the Nova Scotia media landscape and its coverage of last year's mass shooting.

Check out Frank Magazine here: https://www.frankmagazine.ca/.

Read host Scott Costen's March 2020 salute to Frank: https://scottdcosten.wordpress.com/2020/03/19/13/.

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Author, academic and lawyer Philip Slayton discusses his latest book, Nothing Left to Lose: An Impolite Report on the State of Freedom in Canada.

He also talks about COVID-related public health orders and his community involvement in Port Medway, Nova Scotia.

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