March 18, 2022
Maintaining motivation throughout a political career and beyond
Libby Davies interviews fellow politician and friend Joy MacPhail as she reflects on a lifetime of experiences as a woman in Canadian politics.
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March 11, 2022
Off the Hill: In the extreme
Panelists including Seth Klein, Chuka Ejeckam and MP Leah Gazan discuss the IPCC report, the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the rise of the alt-right in Canada and more.
March 4, 2022
A life turned upside down – and under surveillance
“I still believe justice will prevail eventually. It may take time – it may take [all the] energy I have to get through this … but I feel there’s a purpose behind this. I feel we’re setting precedence. It’s not just our battle; it’s a battle for a lot of people.”
February 25, 2022
The fight to save 5200 acres of farmland
Listen to Phil and Doreen discuss how a proposed growth plan came to be in Halton, Ontario and what residents would like the future of Halton to look like.
February 18, 2022
Pushing back at grind culture
Paul Taylor: “I may not see all the change that I hope for in my lifetime, but I’ve come to realize that if I’ve helped make it so that the work and the organizing for change can continue beyond my lifetime, then I can be really proud of having done so.”
February 11, 2022
Off the Hill: From the "Freedom Convoy" to the federal budget
Hello and welcome to rabble radio. It’s Friday, February 11, 2022. I’m your host, Breanne Doyle. Thanks for tuning in. rabble’s got its finger on the beat of the issues that matter to you. If you’re curious about the latest news in Canadian politics, labour, environment, or social justice – you’ve come to the right…
February 11, 2022
Off the Hill: From the "Freedom Convoy" to the federal budget
Hello and welcome to rabble radio. It’s Friday, February 11, 2022. I’m your host, Breanne Doyle. Thanks for tuning in. rabble’s got its finger on the beat of the issues that matter to you. If you’re curious about the latest news in Canadian politics, labour, environment, or social justice – you’ve come to the right…
February 11, 2022
Off the Hill: From the “Freedom Convoy” to the federal budget
Our panelists deconstructed the upcoming federal budget, and zeroed in on recent events in Ottawa – such as the ousting of Conservative leader Erin O’Toole, the so-called “Freedom Convoy” and the visible rise in right-wing populism.
February 4, 2022
Confronting beauty standards for Black women with Jennifer Holness and Amina Mire
This week, rabble recognizes the first week of Black History Month. We also continue our coverage of the so-called “Freedom Convoy 2022” as it unfolds in Ottawa. As well, Amnesty International asserts Israel is guilty of the crime of apartheid against Palestinians. Is it finally time for international intervention? We’ll dive into all those stories…
January 28, 2022
What success can look like when implementing gender equity
Libby Davies sits down with political scientist Dr. Jeanette Ashe in part two of this special two-part series. Dr. Ashe and Davies discuss what responsibility political parties have in upholding gender equality in Parliament. She also wonders what success might look like when we implement equity mandates.
January 20, 2022
Creating a gender sensitive government with Dr. Jeanette Ashe
Hello and welcome to rabble radio. It’s Friday, January 21, 2022. I’m Breanne Doyle, the host of rabble radio. Thanks for tuning in. rabble’s got its finger on the beat of the stories that matter to you. If you’re curious about the latest in Canadian politics, labour, environment, or health – you’ve come to the…
January 14, 2022
Vancouver research center addresses scarcity of HIV testing in Canada
Hello and welcome to rabble radio. It’s Friday, January 14, 2022. I’m Breanne Doyle, your new host of rabble radio. Thanks for tuning in. Where is Chelsea? Where, indeed. Well, as some of you may be aware, our dear Chelsea Nash has taken a job at the Hill Times in Ottawa. We’ll miss her here…