With the election just around the corner, Democracy365 co-hosts Adam and Steven decided to chat with a group of young people via video link to get their perspectives on a range of issues, including: What led them to support the Green Party, What are the pressing issues they most care about, What traits make for a politician they can trust and, How can we encourage more young voters to come out on October 21st. Our guests were (left to right): Ubah Guled, Kevin van Mierlo, Holly Gronau If you’d like to watch the video version of this podcast, please follow this link: https://youtu.be/Yb-mCK4WRQ4 Please watch, share, and join the conversation! This podcast is brought to you by the Toronto-Centre Greens. If you’d like to learn more please visit tocentregreens.org. We're also on Facebook! Steven Hobé, Executive Producer & Host Adam Sommerfeld, Co-Host Jim Davidson, Audio Engineer & Studio Owner

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Ep15: (Election Edition) Toronto Centre Green Youth Roundtable

Co-Hosts Steven Hobé & Adam Sommerfeld chat with newly elected Green Candidate for Toronto Centre, Annamie Paul. This episode is all about getting to know Annamie better – from family to past vocations, her decision to launch into politics, and a sneak peek at Annamie’s campaign platform. This podcast is brought to you by the Toronto-Centre Greens. If you’d like to learn more please visit tocentregreens.org. We're also on Facebook! Steven Hobé, Executive Producer & Host Adam Sommerfeld, Co-Host Jim Davidson, Audio Engineer & Studio Owner

Ep14: Your Toronto Centre Green Candidate, Annamie Paul

On July 23rd the Toronto Centre Greens will be deciding who will be their candidate in the upcoming federal election. For this episode of Democracy365, we ran an in-studio nomination candidates debate between Annamie Paul & Adam Sommerfeld, moderated by host, Steven Hobé. It's all about getting to know the candidates, where they stand on certain issues; and how they, if chosen, would represent the Toronto Centre riding. You’ll also have a chance to meet the candidates on Wednesday, July 3rd at the Glad Day Bookshop from 7pm to 10pm. Glad Day is in the heart of the riding in the Church-Wellesley Village. We are delighted that they will host this opportunity for all residents to come out to learn more about our candidates and their vision for Toronto Centre. The nomination meeting will be held on the evening of Tuesday, July 23rd. Please keep your eyes peeled on social media for more details. This podcast is brought to you by the Toronto-Centre Greens. If you’d like to learn more please visit tocentregreens.org. We're also on Facebook! Steven Hobé, Executive Producer & Host Jim Davidson, Audio Engineer & Studio Owner

Ep13: Toronto-Centre Greens Candidates Debate

For Episode 12 of #Democracy365, our guests are Barnabe Geis and Peggy Sue Deaven from the Centre for Social Innovation’s Climate Ventures. Barnabe is the Director of Programs for CSI Toronto, and Peggy Sue Programs & Climate Ventures Manager at CSI. Climate Ventures is home to the entrepreneurs, innovators, and advocates working on climate solutions and climate justice. From farming to fashion, our members are building the low-carbon economy and a better future for all. You can follow Adam on social: Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram And Steven @StevenHobe on Twitter. This podcast is brought to you by the Toronto-Centre Greens. If you’d like to learn more please visit tocentregreens.org. We're also on Facebook! Steven Hobé, Executive Producer & Co-Host Adam Sommerfeld, Co-Host Jim Davidson, Audio Engineer & Studio Owner

Ep12: Climate Ventures @Centre for Social Innovation

Our special guest for this episode is Peter Bevan-Baker, Leader of the Green Party of Prince Edward Island, now the official opposition party. On the heels of his victory, we caught up with Peter to chat about the election, doing politics differently, collaborating with other parties, and what’s on the legislative agenda moving forward. You can follow Adam on social: Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram And Steven @StevenHobe on Twitter. This podcast is brought to you by the Toronto-Centre Greens. If you’d like to learn more please visit tocentregreens.org. We're also on Facebook! Steven Hobé, Executive Producer & Co-Host Adam Sommerfeld, Co-Host Jim Davidson, Audio Engineer & Studio Owner

Ep11: 1st Green Opposition Leader - Peter Bevan-Baker, PEI

Steven & Adam are joined live and on location in Cabbagetown, Toronto, by Mike Schreiner, MPP for Guelph and Leader of The Green Party of Ontario to chat about the Green New Deal & Climate Action. This is a jam packed show covering: The Green New Deal as it gains significant traction in the US, and is there a “Made in Canada” version? Doug Ford’s At The Pumps propaganda campaign and carbon pricing. How is climate change an equity issue? And reducing our climate footprint in the way we approach city planning and infrastructure. You can follow Adam on social: Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram And Steven @StevenHobe on Twitter. This podcast is brought to you by the Toronto-Centre Greens. If you’d like to learn more please visit tocentregreens.org. We're also on Facebook! Steven Hobé, Executive Producer & Co-Host Adam Sommerfeld, Co-Host Kelley Mitchell, Audio Engineer

Ep10: “A Green New Deal for Toronto?” A Town Hall with Mike Schreiner, Leader of the GPO

8 80 Cities believes that if you build a city that works for an 8-year-old and an 80-year-old, you'll build a city that works for everyone. Siva Vijenthira, Project Manager for 8 80 Cities joins Adam & Steven to chat about how the quality of life for people in cities is linked by bringing citizens together to enhance mobility and public space so that together we can create more vibrant, healthy, and equitable communities. You can follow Adam on social: Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram And Steven @StevenHobe on Twitter. This podcast is brought to you by the Toronto-Centre Greens. If you’d like to learn more please visit tocentregreens.org.  Steven Hobé, Executive Producer & Co-Host Adam Sommerfeld, Co-Host Jim Davidson, Audio Engineer & Studio Owner

Ep9: Vibrant, Healthy, & Equitable Communities

From amending the Charter of Rights and Freedoms to the importance of fresh drinking water for all indigenous communities across Canada, Elizabeth Sarjeant from the David Suzuki Foundation joins Adam and Steven to chat about its Blue Dot Campaign. You can follow Adam on social: Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram And Steven @StevenHobe on Twitter. This podcast is brought to you by the Toronto-Centre Greens. If you’d like to learn more please visit tocentregreens.org.  Steven Hobé, Executive Producer & Co-Host Adam Sommerfeld, Co-Host Jim Davidson, Audio Engineer & Studio Owner

Ep8: David Suzuki Foundation – Blue Dot Campaign

Democratic theorist and political commentator, David Moscrop shares his views on the state of our democracy. David is also an author, with his first book coming out in March entitled, “Too Dumb for Democracy?”. He is a contributing columnist for the Washington Post, while also providing political commentary on television and radio, covering Canadian and American politics. You can follow David on Twitter @David_Moscrop You can also follow Adam on social: Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram And Steven @StevenHobe  This podcast is brought to you by the Toronto-Centre Greens. If you’d like to learn more please visit tocentregreens.org.  Steven Hobé, Executive Producer & Co-Host Adam Sommerfeld, Co-Host Jim Davidson, Audio Engineer & Studio Owner

Ep7: The State Of Our Democracy – David Moscrop

Join Adam & Steven for this Holiday Special Edition of Democracy365. Our guest this month is Abhijeet Manay who ran for MPP in Mississauga, and was also recently elected Deputy Leader for the Green Party of Ontario. Abhijeet has an interesting road to joining the Greens, having become disillusioned with politics when he used to volunteer and work for one of the big three parties. As he puts it, the more Greens he’s met, the more proud he feels to call himself one because of the communitarian nature of the party to be inclusive, honest & filled with fresh, bold ideas. If you’d like to donate to Toronto-Centre Greens, you can visit: www.tocentregreens.org and click on Donate. Your contributions will help run events in Toronto Centre, and fund initiatives such as our Democracy365 podcast. You can also follow Adam on social: Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram This is an initiative of the Toronto-Centre Greens. Steven Hobé, Executive Producer & Co-Host Adam Sommerfeld, Co-Host Jim Davidson, Audio Engineer & Studio Owner

Ep6: In discussion with Abhijeet Manay, GPO Deputy Leader

From the innovation of the University of Toronto to how we can normalize sustainability in the minds of the populace. Join Adam and Steven for a fascinating discussion with Professor John Robinson from U of T. Professor Robinson teaches at the Monk School of Global Affairs and School of the Environment at the University of Toronto; as well as being the first ever Presidential Advisor and Chair of Committee on the Environment, Climate Change, and Sustainability at U of T. If you’d like to learn more about Professor Robinson, check out: http://johnbrobinson.info/ If you’d like to donate to Toronto-Centre Greens, you can visit: www.tocentregreens.org and click on Donate. Your contributions will help run events in Toronto Centre, and fund initiatives such as our Democracy365 podcast. You can also follow Adam on social: Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram This is an initiative of the Toronto-Centre Greens. Steven Hobé, Executive Producer & Co-Host Adam Sommerfeld, Co-Host Jim Davidson, Audio Engineer & Studio Owner

Ep5: The University Campus As Living Lab

Join Adam and Steven with special guest Adonis Huggins, Executive Director of Regent Park Focus Youth Media Arts Centre. Regent Park Focus was established in 1990 to counter negative stereotypes about the Regent Park community and provide interventions to high risk youth living in the area. Today it serves as a community learning centre for new media, digital arts, and radio & television broadcasting, providing a community facility dedicated to the training and mentorship of young people and the engagement of community members of all ages. If you’d like to donate to Toronto-Centre Greens, you can visit: www.tocentregreens.org and click on Donate. Your contributions will help run events in Toronto Centre, and fund initiatives such as our Democracy365 podcast. You can also follow Adam on social: Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram This is an initiative of the Toronto-Centre Greens. 

Ep4: Harnessing The Power Of Broadcast Media

Join Adam and Steven for an exploration of Ontario’s mental health and addictions initiatives, with Policy Analyst for the Ministry of Health and Long-term Care, Matt Casselman. Will Doug Ford’s attitudes toward mental health help or hinder the progress currently being made in our province? Matt is also a long-time volunteer of the Green Party of Ontario, having begun with the party at age 11 in 2004. Get the insider’s look at what drew him to support Green and what’s important for the party moving forward between now and the next election. If you’d like to donate to Toronto-Centre Greens, you can visit: www.tocentregreens.org and click on Donate. Your contributions will help run events in Toronto Centre, and fund initiatives such as our Democracy365 podcast. You can also follow Adam on social: Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram This is an initiative of the Toronto-Centre Greens. 

Ep3: Mental health in Ontario: Where do we go from here?

What's Premier Doug Ford been up to in his first month or so in office? How does his shock doctrine approach to politics effect the Green movement in Ontario? Co-hosts Steven Hobé & Adam Sommerfeld are joined in studio by Tim Grant who ran in the University-Rosedale riding for the Green Party of Ontario.  A former teacher, and among other things, Tim has been publishing Green Teacher Magazine for the past 25 years. You can also follow Adam on social: Twitter, Facebook, & Instagram This is an initiative of the Toronto-Centre Greens.    

Ep2: Exploring Green & The Doug Ford Shock Doctrine

Join Adam Sommerfeld, former Green Party candidate for Toronto-Centre, alongside co-host Steven Hobé, for this pilot episode, chatting about all things Green. We want to keep the debate alive beyond Ontario's recent election. This is a chance to chat with folks involved in the Green movement, both here locally and around the globe. This is an initiative of the Toronto-Centre Greens.  

Ep1: Meet Adam & Steven

Join Co-Hosts Adam Sommerfeld & Steven Hobé every month chatting about all things Green, with guests both locally and across Canada. Democracy365 is a chance to engage with folks involved in the Green movement, from academics & politicians to grass roots organizations in the trenches, exploring their passion and drive to create a more democratic and sustainable world.

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