October 3, 2025
Dissecting the closed work permit system with Gauri Sreenivasan
Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program’s closed permit system leaves foreign workers vulnerable to exploitation and ties them to a single employer.
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September 26, 2025
Off the Hill: Parliament’s back in session
This week on rabble radio, we feature a segment from our most recent Off the Hill political panel, featuring OFL president Laura Walton, and former Ontario NDP MPP Joel Harden, activist Chuka Ejeckam and rabble’s parliamentary reporter Karl Nerenberg.
September 19, 2025
Doug Ford’s education agenda hinders students, workers success
This week on rabble radio, we continue our ongoing discussion on the state of public education in Ontario. Over the past few weeks, we’ve heard from various education union leaders about the growing pressures facing students and workers alike—pressures made worse by Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s education agenda. One major concern raised again and again:…
September 12, 2025
Academic freedom and the changing landscape of post-secondary education
David Robinson, executive director of the Canadian Association of University Teachers, talks about the importance of academic freedom.
September 5, 2025
How will Carney’s government affect mothers this fall?
With a new political season underway, Amy Robichaud (CEO at Mothers Matter Canada) and rabble publisher Sarah Sahagian look at how Carney’s government might impact mothers and families this fall.
August 29, 2025
Who is fighting for the long-tailed macaques?
rabble editor Nick Seebruch speaks with Dr. Lisa Jones-Engel about the plight of the long-tailed macaque.
August 22, 2025
Fighting for public education in Ontario with Martha Hradowy
This week on rabble radio, rabble editor Nick Seebruch sits down with Martha Hradowy, newly elected president of the Ontario Secondary School Teachers’ Federation (OSSTF).
August 15, 2025
rabble’s focus in fall 2025
rabble.ca editor Nick Seebruch and publisher Sarah Sahagian talk about exciting new fellowship opportunities, upcoming events and editorial priorities this fall.
August 8, 2025
Declaring statehood—with strings attached
Jason Toney (CJPME) breaks down Prime Minister Mark Carney’s recent comments on recognizing Palestine—and the political conditions tied to that support.
August 1, 2025
Fighting the privatization of Wasaga Beach
Tim Gray, Executive Director of Environmental Defence discusses the recent announcement by Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s government to hand over 60 per cent of the provincially owned Wasaga Beach to private developers.
July 25, 2025
How can agriculture adapt in the face of climate change?
From our summer archives, rabble radio is re-sharing an interview from 2023 where Scott Martin interviews Prof. Sean Smukler about what climate change means for farmers and agriculture.
July 18, 2025
Resilient acts of care and solidarity
Gauri Sreenivasan from the Canadian Council of Refugees and Carleen Pickard, the advocacy and activism manager of Lush Canada discuss their recent partnership and campaign, the shared values that drive their collaboration, and how everyday acts of care can fuel broader movements for justice and belonging.