Author and Educator Lisa Bush joins Kathleen Smith and Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean to review gender expectations, norms, and how those in power, particularly in the Alberta government today, are exploiting those expectations today. All roads lead to politics, my friend.

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Roar

Dr. Caroline Hodes from the University of Lethbridge and Dr. Crystal Fraser from the University of Alberta join Kathleen Smith and Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean to talk about racism, responsibility, colonialism, and having tough conversations about what it means to be Canadian.

Living the Lie

Dr. Muna Saleh and Dr. Christine Martineau from Concordia University of Edmonton join Kathleen Smith and Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean to talk about teaching, learning, and supporting each other through news cycles. Subscribers to patreon/politicalRnD get early access to uncensored episodes.

Catherine Griwkowsky from Alberta Today (formerly with SUN and Sherwood Park news, and the Journal) and Sheila Pratt, formerly of Medicine Hat News, Calgary Herald, SUN, and the Edmonton Journal, join Kathleen Smith and Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean to talk about the evolution of print media, the joys of being a girl, social media and so much more. Uncensored episodes available on patreon at politicalrnd.

Shake it off

Dr. Tehseen Ladha and Dr. Leyla Asadi join Kathleen Smith and Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean to talk about reopening, school spread, kids and covid, Stampede, vaccines, and, finally, a little optimism for Alberta. Full episodes available on patreon at politicalrnd.

Shots, shots, shots!

Dr. Lisa Young from the University of Calgary and Lisa Kirbie, CEO of Blackbird Strategies in Ottawa join Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean and Kathleen Smith to talk about feminist perspectives, childcare and how GenX is going to save the world.

Rise up

Susan Elliott and Jenn Sanford join Deirdre and Kathleen to talk about being conservative in 2021. What do you do when the party no longer represents you? What do you do when it no longer represents the majority of Canadians? You start a podcast, guest on podcasts, of course :) Early access and uncensored episodes available on patreon at politicalRnD.

A change would do you good

Deirdre and Kathleen are joined by Kristen van de Beizenbos and Dr. Jennifer Winter from the University of Calgary to talk about carbon pricing/tax, the point of emissions pricing, and the Supreme Court of Canada decision re: federal carbon pricing policy. We tried to stay out of the weeds but at the end of the day - it's not a simple policy. For early access to full, unedited episodes, subscribe to our patreon at politicalrnd.

A Carbon Price by any Other Name

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 

I'm Coming out - Episode 2

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

Talking 'bout a revolution

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

Eat my meatloaf

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.

I'm coming out - episode one

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.

I'll stand by you

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.

Mutual Respect

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.

Waiting On The World To Change

Covering Alberta and Canadian politics, current events, policy, and news. Hosted by Robbie Kreger-Smith and Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean

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