Bästa Troublemakers podcaster (2024)

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E10: General Strike—with a Myanmar comrade on their evolving revolution 54:37

7d ago54:37

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“Win or lose, mass strikes reveal the truth.” —Jeremy Brecher In this episode, we dive deep into how general strikes are happening in Myanmar (also known as Burma). Our guest explains how as a collective, the citizens are conducting their strikes in demand for an end to the military coup and the release of their leaders. We consider how the people …

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E9: Take risks, but take care—with Nafula Wafula on the Kenyan uprising against the finance bill and feminizing movement culture 54:20

17d ago54:20

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“Martyrdom is a fascist tendency.” —Gopal Dayanenni A lot is happening under the rug in Kenya. In this episode, we speak with Nafula Wafula, a Kenyan protester, organizer, feminist, and Pan-African. Kenya’s uprising against the IMF and World Bank-sponsored Finance Bill recently marked 100 days since its beginning. Repression against the uprising wa…

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Episode 8: Intersectionality with Sarita Pariyar 56:23

1M ago56:23

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We speak with Sarita Pariyar, a writer, social justice activist, and the founding convener of the International Darnal Award for Social Justice. She is the principal investigator of Just Futures Initiative (https://www.justfuturespahal.org/). Sarita speaks of her activism in Nepal, learning and struggling with fellow Dalit women. From Black Lives M…

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Episode 7: Action Logic with Dan Glass 23:50

2M ago23:50

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Actions speak louder than words. — Ruckus Society motto Have you ever been confused by a protest, or have you asked why activists are even angry to begin with? Perhaps the protesters’ message wasn’t clear. This confusion points to a lack of something we call “Action Logic.” With solid Action Logic, an action can speak for itself. In this episode, w…

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Episode 6: The NGOization of Resistance 44:34

8M ago44:34

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Bel dan pa di zanmi (Just because someone is smiling at you doesn't mean they're your friend) — Haitian proverb Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and people powered movements, resistance, revolution, it’s all a complex relationship, fraught with many challenges as well as potential! Campaigning organizations such as ActionAid have a history of …

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Entrepreneur Shelley Gupta on Startup Funding, Pitching, and Mentorship 28:20

12M ago28:20

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Shelley Gupta is the Founder and CEO of BāKIT Box, a subscription-service baking company offering culturally diverse recipes through baking kits with pre-measured ingredients brimming with global flavors. Shelley conceived the idea during the pandemic after realizing a gap in baking options. She began experimenting with no-fuss baking ingredients w…

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Brittany Lincicome: Lexi Thompson's PGA Tour Debut, Low LPGA Purses & Being A Mom On Tour 33:41

1y ago33:41

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Brittany Lincicome is one of the most successful players in LPGA history. In her rookie season (2005), she led the tour in driving distance earning her the nickname, "Bam-Bam." Brittany has gone on to win eight titles in her LPGA career with two major championships and nearly $ 10 million in prize money. In this episode, Lisa and Karen talk with Br…

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Creating Jobs One Cookie at a Time 26:25

1y ago26:25

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Shahira Marei is the Founder and CEO of The Dirty Cookie, a gourmet dessert company renowned for its one-of-a-kind cookie shot glasses. The concept was inspired by Shahira's favorite dessert — cookies and milk. Having worked as a project manager at Boeing, she admits she is not the Betty Crocker type. After witnessing poverty during a trip to her n…

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JoAnne Carner: Golf's Living Legend Shares Her Best Stories 27:16

1y ago27:16

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Anyone who follows golf knows JoAnne "Big Mama" Carner. One of the game's greatest champions recently made history by breaking her age of 84 by shooting an 80 in the opening round of the U.S. Senior Women's Open – good enough for a mention on ESPN. Click here to watch the clip on ESPN During her remarkable career, Carner captured 43 LPGA Tour title…

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Heather K. Terry of GoodSam Foods Does CPG Right in a Changing Economy and Planet 45:02

1y ago45:02

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Heather K. Terry is the Co-founder and CEO of GoodSam Foods, a sugar-free, equitable, and B-certified chocolate company that partners with global farmers. Her first entrepreneurial venture was as the Founder and CEO of NibMor, an organic vegan chocolate company that she later sold. Heather has over 10 years of experience in the CPG industry, having…

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How Ayeshah Abuelhiga Is Paving the Way for First-Generation Founders, One Meal at a Time 46:27

1y ago46:27

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Ayeshah Abuelhiga is the Founder and CEO of the Mason Dixie Biscuit Company, a frozen biscuit brand committed to producing food made with fresh, clean, and natural ingredients. To fulfill her goal of transforming comfort food for the better, she left her corporate job to open a small restaurant. As an emerging food brand owner, Ayeshah has been nam…

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Lisa & Karen Discuss: What's Holding Back the LPGA Tour 40:05

1y ago40:05

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The topics this week include: -Broadcast issues -Why being "grateful" is hurting the tour -Pay inequality -Lack of media outlets & other critical thinkers to address important issues -Transparency and being too careful -What can the players doAv Lisa Cornwell & Karen Crouse

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Mary Ann Sieghart: Author of "The Authority Gap" 34:14

1+ y ago34:14

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Journalist, Author, Broadcaster Mary Ann Sieghart is the author of the best-selling book, The Authority Gap: Why Women Are Still Taken Less Seriously Than Men, and What We Can Do About it. She spent 20 years as Assistant Editor and columnist at The Times and won a large following for her columns on politics, economics, feminism, parenthood and life…

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Michael Phelps: His Mental Health Journey & His Upcoming Memoir 47:54

1+ y ago47:54

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Lisa & Karen are joined by the greatest Olympian of all time, Michael Phelps, for an in-depth discussion of his mental health journey, what he learned in therapy, and his upcoming memoir (which Karen is helping him write). They Discuss: @ 0:26 - What it's like to be introduced as "the greatest Olympian of all time." @ 1:49 - Why he chose a woman (K…

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Troublemakers - 104 - Strikes & Banning 6:47

1+ y ago6:47

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This episode covers the labor dispute between the Writers Guild of America with the Alliance of Motion Pictures & Television Producers (AMPTP) and how ineffective calls for banning and cancelling has worked in the past. Covering some major banning practices against coffee of all things and just how this practice works against human nature. Also we …

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Sally Jenkins: Her New Book 'The Right Call' & The PGA Tour/Saudi Merger 51:52

1+ y ago51:52

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Sally Jenkins, a longtime sports journalist and columnist for the Washington Post joins Lisa & Karen for an in-depth discussion on my topics including Sally's new book – The Right Call. They discuss: The PGA Tour/Saudi Merger (00:10 - 18:00) Sally's Book, The Right Call (18:00 - 36:00) Growth for the LPGA Tour (36:00 - 47:00) The Challenges of Writ…

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Episode 2: Cooperation Jackson and Solidarity Economics 29:52

1+ y ago29:52

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We speak with Sacajawea Hall, activist and co-founder of Cooperation Jackson — an emerging vehicle for sustainable community development, economic democracy, and community ownership — on solidarity economics, a tradition of radical economic organizing that strives to replace dependance on exploitative and oppressive economic relations through ‘soli…

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Episode 5: Reframe the Issue 32:05

1+ y ago32:05

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Reframing is a process of replacing an old story with a new one by widening the frame, narrowing the frame, or shifting the frame to another scene entirely. The powers-that-be usually go to great lengths to frame their agenda in a way that is favorable for their interests. Just think of how we’ve heard these words used: tax relief. Like a camera’s …

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Episode 4: Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions 35:15

1+ y ago35:15

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We speak to Mahmoud Nawajaa, General Coordinator for the Palestinian-led global movement Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) National Committee. Inspired by the movement against Apartheid in South Africa, the U.S. Civil Rights Movement and more, we look at how decentralized tactics such as boycott and divestment — as used in the Palestinian strugg…

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Episode 3: Decolonization 1:18:01

1+ y ago1:18:01

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If Frantz Fanon woke up today he’d be like, “You guys are still talking about decolonization, I thought we addressed that in the 60’s. What the f*** happened?” We speak to Alieu Bah and Sungu Oyoo on decolonization, a set of ideas, lived experiences, and political programs that challenge imperialism through forms of bottom-up disobedience to histor…

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Episode 1: Conflict Kitchen 21:44

1+ y ago21:44

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Amidst growing radicalization of public debate around refugees and migrants in Poland, a conscious restaurant serves dishes from regions of active conflict around the world for Warsaw locals. With Jarmila Rybicka, co-founder of Conflict Kitchen, we talk food and solidarity. We learn how preparing and sharing a delicious dish can offer many points o…

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About Troublemakers! 2:19

1+ y ago2:19

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Learn more about the transcontinental partners behind this podcast! Global Platforms: https://www.globalplatforms.org/ Beautiful Trouble: https://beautifultrouble.org/ MS TCDC, The MS Training Centre for Development Cooperation: https://mstcdc.or.tz/ MOVE, The Global Social Movement Centre: https://www.globalplatforms.org/move…

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Overcoming Doubts and Doubters: The Story of an Accidental Entrepreneur With Hint Founder, Kara Goldin 49:53

1+ y ago49:53

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Kara Goldin is the Founder of Hint Inc., a beverage company most known for Hint Water, an award-winning unsweetened water with hints of fruit. Kara has been named one of InStyle’s Badass 50, Fast Company’s Most Creative People in Business, Fortune’s Most Powerful Women Entrepreneurs, Fortune's Most Innovative Women in Food & Drink, and EY Entrepren…

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Lisa & Karen Discuss: Lisa's New Memoir – "TROUBLEMAKER" 40:54

1+ y ago40:54

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About Troublemaker When longtime sports television personality Lisa Cornwell went public about the misogynistic culture that she and other women faced during their time at Golf Channel/NBCUniversal, she had no idea the impact it would have in the sports world and beyond. With a powerful foreword from Hillary Rodham Clinton, her tell-all book Troubl…

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The Journey From Buyer to Brand With Tuyyo Founder Stefanie Garcia Turner 46:32

1+ y ago46:32

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Stefanie Garcia Turner is the Founder and CEO of Tuyyo, a modern line of Latin-American foods and beverages consisting of real ingredients. Stefanie’s inspiration behind her brand is rooted in the foods she grew up with and her passion for natural foods. As a former forager for Whole Foods, Stefanie has worked with several emerging brands, learning…

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From Founder to Foodbevy 47:16

1+ y ago47:16

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Jordan Buckner is the Founder of Foodbevy, an online community offering resources to help food and beverage entrepreneurs scale their businesses. As a serial entrepreneur and startup advisor, Jordan is passionate about increasing the visibility of minority-owned and women-led businesses. His name appeared on Forbes list of 30 Under 30 food and beve…

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Lin Jiang - Disrupting Brown Sugar and Maple! 49:35

1+ y ago49:35

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Chinese native Lin Jiang is the Founder and CEO of Yishi Foods, an Asian-inspired breakfast food company based in Chicago. After moving to the United States, Lin began craving the porridge her mother used to prepare for her as a child. Wanting to bring flavors to the US she grew up loving, Lin set out to create a nutritious and functional breakfast…

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Andrew Vrbas of Pacha Soap - Getting the Dirt on Conscious Capitalism 39:21

1+ y ago39:21

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Andrew Vrbas is the Co-founder and CEO of Pacha Soap Co., a conscious capital company producing handcrafted, artisanal products that enhance well-being and captivate the senses. Andrew was inspired to start a purpose-driven organization when multimillion-dollar companies began donating proceeds of their profits to underdeveloped countries. Pacha So…

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Disrupting the Seltzer Set With Anthony Spina of System Seltzers 48:53

1+ y ago48:53

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Anthony Spina is the Co-founder and Co-CEO of System Seltzers, the first alcohol-by- volume system. Consumers can choose to purchase multipacks of eight, five, or zero ABV, giving buyers the choice to dial up or dial down over the course of an evening or week. Anthony is a veteran beverage brand executive who worked as a brand manager for Pabst Bre…

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Patrick Tannous - Living the Loose Leaf Life 36:23

1+ y ago36:23

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Patrick Tannous is the Co-founder and President of Tiesta Tea, a tea company on a mission to make loose-leaf tea understandable, accessible, and affordable. Tiesta Tea specializes in sourcing over 150 ingredients from across the globe — blending them into loose-leaf teas and herbal beverages. Patrick and his partner started Tiesta Tea in 2010 while…

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Like It Is: Transgender Golfer Hailey Davidson Shares Her Story 40:11

2+ y ago40:11

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Even though most people don't know a transgender person, everyone seems to have an opinion... and more often than not, it isn't positive. While the world debates transgender transitioning and transgender athletes, we wanted to hear from someone who's been through it. Hailey Davidson transitioned seven years ago and explains what life is like for he…

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Like It Is: Terry Strada: National Chair - "9/11 Families United" talks Saudi & LIV Golf 28:30

2+ y ago28:30

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Terry Strada, who lost her husband Tom in the 9/11 attacks, is the National Chair of "9/11 Families United" – a coalition of families and survivors of the worst-ever terrorist attacks on American soil. They represent over 9,000 victims' family members and survivors seeking justice and the truth from that tragic day. Lisa & Terry discuss 9/11, the S…

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Like It Is: Lina Alhathloul - Sister of Loujain Who Was Imprisoned & Tortured by Saudis 33:45

2+ y ago33:45

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Lina AlHathloul is the youngest sister of Loujain. Since her older sister was detained in May 2018, alongside more than a dozen other women human rights defenders, Lina has become one of the few family members able and willing to speak out on behalf of an incarcerated relative. A lawyer by training, Lina has become a tireless advocate for her siste…

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Like It Is: Christine Brennan (USA Today) - Saudi, Pay Equality, Transgender Athletes & More 57:09

2+ y ago57:09

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Christine Brennan is an award-winning national sports columnist for USA Today, a commentator for CNN, ABC News, PBS NewsHour and NPR, a best-selling author and a nationally-known speaker. Named one of the country’s top 10 sports columnists three times by the Associated Press Sports Editors, she has covered the last 18 Olympic Games, summer and wint…

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Like It Is: Brittany Lincicome - Equality, Social Media Battles & Being A Mother/Athlete 33:45

2+ y ago33:45

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Brittany Lincicome is one of the most successful players in LPGA history. In her rookie season (2005), she led the tour in driving distance earning her the nickname, "Bam-Bam." She has gone on to win eight titles in her LPGA career with two major championships and nearly $10-million in prize money. In this inaugural episode, Lisa Cornwell speaks wi…

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Ep. 18: Simon Black 48:36

3y ago48:36

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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. Follow the…

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Ep. 17: Judy Rebick 51:19

3y ago51:19

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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. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @TrailTroublePod. Email the podcast at trailtroublepod@gmail.com. Creative commons music courtesy of www.audionautix.com.…

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Ep. 16: Jodi Brown 42:55

3+ y ago42:55

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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. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @TrailTroublePod. Email the podcast at trailtroubl…

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Ep. 15: Jenica Atwin 26:28

3+ y ago26:28

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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. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @Trail…

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Ep. 14: Stephen Kimber 53:35

3+ y ago53:35

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Award-winning journalist and author Stephen Kimber discusses his career, the state of Canadian media, writing about Cuba, and his latest book 'Alexa! Changing the Face of Canadian Politics'.Follow the podcast on Twitter: @TrailTroublePod.Email the podcast at trailtroublepod@gmail.com.Creative commons music courtesy of www.audionautix.com.…

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Ep. 13: Bianca Mugyenyi and Yves Engler 42:44

3+ y ago42:44

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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. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @TrailTroublePod. Email the podcast at trailtrouble…

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Ep. 12: Anthony Fenton 43:05

3+ y ago43:05

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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. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @TrailTroublePod. Email the podcast at trailtroublepod@gmail.com. Crea…

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Ep. 11: Sarah Harmer 32:39

4y ago32:39

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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. Buy Sarah's music and merch: www.sarahharmer.com. Email the podcast: trailtroublepod@gmail.com. Fo…

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Ep. 10: Andrew Douglas 40:12

4y ago40:12

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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/. Follow the podcas…

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Ep. 9: Philip Slayton 29:14

4y ago29:14

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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. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @TrailTroublePod. Email the podcast at trailtroublepod@gmai…

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Ep. 8: Dirka Prout 43:26

4y ago43:26

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Political activist and 2019 federal NDP candidate Dirka Prout discusses her upbringing in Trinidad and Tobago, her trailblazing career in geotechnical engineering and the socio-economic issues facing residents of London, Ontario. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @TrailTroublePod. Email the podcast at trailtroublepod@gmail.com. Creative commons music …

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Ep. 7: Elizabeth Rowley 1:08:48

4y ago1:08:48

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Communist Party of Canada leader Elizabeth Rowley discusses her political career and the CPC's past, present and future. Email the podcast: trailtroublepod@gmail.com. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @TrailTroublePod. Creative commons music courtesy of www.audionautix.com.

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Ep. 6: Matthew Green 37:23

4y ago37:23

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Matthew Green, NDP Member of Parliament for Hamilton Centre, talks about his life, political career and the constituency he represents.Follow the podcast on Twitter @TrailTroublePod.Email the podcast at trailtroublepod@gmail.com.Creative commons music courtesy of www.audionautix.com.

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Ep. 5: Art Bergmann 19:10

4y ago19:10

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Canadian rock legend Art Bergmann joins Scott to discuss his new single Christo Fascists and forthcoming album Late Stage Empire Dementia. Art also talks about his life and career and the North American political scene. Find Art online at www.artbergmann.com and buy his music at www.porterhouserecords.com. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @TrailTroub…

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Ep. 4: Aaron J. Leonard 26:31

4y ago26:31

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Host Scott Costen speaks with Aaron J. Leonard about his new book, The Folk Singers and the Bureau: The FBI, the Folk Artists and the Suppression of the Communist Party, USA -- 1939-1956. Visit www.aaronleonard.net to order the book and read Aaron's other work. Creative commons music by www.audionautix.com. Follow the podcast on Twitter: @TrailTrou…

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