Councillors Belinda Crowson (Lethbridge) and Erin Stevenson (Spruce Grove) join Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean and Kathleen Smith to talk about their experiences in municipal government and have some tips for candidates and the rest of us. Early access and additional episodes are available on patreon at politicalrnd.

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Dieulita Datus and Sadia Khan join Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean and Kathleen Smith to talk about UBUNTU: Mobilizing Central Alberta, race, showing up and standing beside those who are speaking. Early access and extra episodes available on patreon at politicalrnd.

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Janice Makokis and Red Thunder Woman (Michelle Robinson) join Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean and Kathleen Smith to talk about Treaty, separation rhetoric, mutual learning, and mutual respect. Just think. Please.

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Dr. Christine Gibson and Dr. Cynthia Puddu join Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean and Kathleen Smith to talk about the evolution of the conversation around homelessness, mental and physical health - even outside of a pandemic. Something they all have in common is that being able to meet basic needs is an inescapable foundation of social determinants of health. Is Canada doing enough? Could we do enough? Full episodes on patreon at PoliticalRnD early access, no edits.

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It's almost like everyone was thinking about upcoming elections. Deirdre Mitchell MacLean and Kathleen Smith welcome two former Deputy Premiers, Sarah Hoffman (Alberta NDP), and Diana Whelan (Nova Scotia Liberals) to talk about role models, running, opposing, and governing. Just in time for all those women who might be weighing the pros and cons of entering a municipal race. Do it. Rise Up.

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When one head is better than seven - It was the longest weekend of 2021 so far and Kathleen Smith (@kikkiplanet) and Deirdre (@Mitchell_AB) are back to entertain and enlighten. We've had enough. We. Are. Rising. UP.

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Calgary City Councillor Jyoti Gondek and Rocky Mountain House Town Councillor Michelle Narang join Deirdre and Kathleen to talk about using their voices as individuals, women, representatives, and elected officials as well as the differences and similarities of rural and urban political landscapes.

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Have things changed since 2012? Donna Kennedy-Glans (PC, Calgary Varsity 2012-2015) and Brandy Payne (NDP, Calgary-Acadia 2015-2019) join Deirdre and Kathleen to talk about the MLA Way, expectations, and Donna opens up about why she sat as an independent under Alison Redford. Uncensored version on patreon - politicalRnD.

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A natural follow up to changing careers seemed to be education and retraining. Angie Nikoleychuk and Bridget Stirling join Kathleen Smith and Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean to talk about pandemic post-secondary and generational inspirations, positive and negative - our mothers, grandmothers, and all the women who help out along the way. Subscribe on patreon for early, and unedited, access.

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Women have been disproportionately affected by the pandemic, but that's not exactly new. We need to be more comfortable asserting our strengths. Calgary business owner Emma May and Edmonton event and festival planning consultant Monique MacDonald join Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean and Kathleen Smith to talk about their journey in entrepreneurship and confidence building. Full episode available early and uncensored on patreon.

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