Dr. Shauna Wilton from University of Alberta Augustana Campus in Camrose and Carla Howatt, former council member for Strathcona County join Kathleen and Deirdre to talk about Dr. Wilton's upcoming paper "Grandma is the Mayor" and women in municipal politics. Extended version (including a Kathleen rant) available for subscribers at patreon.com/politicalrnd

It started with a question about conservative bias in universities and blew up from there - what was it really about? Dr. Melanee Thomas from the University of Calgary and Dr. Lise Gotell from the University of Alberta shed some light on the subject. Kathleen Smith admits she's seeing a clearer picture and Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean realizes we're probably never going to get a conservative perspective on these conversations. Subscribers get more: uncensored episodes available on patreon at politicalrnd

Tonight, we dance. Put your hands together for Stephanie Wolfe and Karen Johnson-Diamond as they take us through the 80's and beyond. Deirdre is outed as not-nerd-enough, Kathleen has a meatloaf wall, Karen is a Neil Diamond super fan and Stephanie wants the mom-jeans. Folks - we do it all. Patrons get extra episodes, early access and unedited shows at patreon / politicalrnd

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.

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.

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.

Unedited episodes available on patreon at politicalrnd.

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.

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.

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.

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.