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Rose City Politics
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Rose City Politics is a weekly, hour-long show focused on the movers-and-shakers affecting the political scene. Municipal politics is the emphasis when you join panelists Kieran McKenzie, Paul Synnott, Pat Papadeas, Mark Boscariol, Don Merrifield and Doug Sartori as they dissect, debate, educate and inform on political happenings in Windsor and Essex County.
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Goose Snipers
Sep 7, 202400:58:19Tap to summarizeFrazier, Kristen, & Jon hold the panel together as we discuss Windsor being on track to surpass housing targets for a cash grab, a comms shakeup at cityhall, the cost of the hospital hack and not paying the ransom, Tecumseh getting money to basically double their housing & Lakeshore allowing fourplexes, Windsor pizza named number one, and Windsor's goose population NEEDS dealing with.
Transcribe →Sorry, Gary
Aug 28, 202400:57:39Tap to summarizeDoug, Jon and Frazier talk about the Mayor's comments on allegations against the chief of Police, library staff speaking out about violence and harrasment downtown, an encampment near the Legacy Beacon Streetcar, and the federal government identifying surplus federal property for affordable housing.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.
Transcribe →Doug, Cut the Tape!
Aug 21, 202400:47:56Tap to summarizeFull house this time as Don, Frazier, Jon, Kristen and Doug discuss changes to rules around supervised consumption sites in Ontario, the impact on SafePoint in Windsor, municipalities in Ontario request a housing and addictions minister, and Active Transit Windsor-Essex's report on their public consultation.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read out stuff in Biz X Magazine and online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.
Transcribe →Curler Murals
Aug 14, 202400:50:57Tap to summarizeFrazier, Kristen and Doug talk a little about the change in hours at the Windsor Public Library, then riff on public art in the community. It's a summer show.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.
Transcribe →We're Cheap and, In Theory, We're a City
Aug 7, 202400:56:13Tap to summarizeFull house as Jon, Don, Frazier, Kristen and Doug talk about a ray of hope for University Players, a county satisfaction survey about TWEPI and IWE, and MacLeans magazine taking note of Windsor as one of Canada's best affordable cities.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at patreon.com/rosecitypolitics and read our stuff in Biz X Magazine.
Transcribe →If there really is a "housing crisis" ...
Jul 27, 202400:51:56Tap to summarizeFrazier, Kristen, Jon and Doug talk about crime in Windsor, the City saying "no thanks" to the next round of federal housing funds, a medical data breach, and of course parking.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com.
Transcribe →Pause The Show!
Jul 20, 202400:50:20Tap to summarizeJon, Frazier, Kristen and Doug is your panel this week. The panel reviews Thom Hunt's lawsuit against the City, convenience stores entering the alcohol market, and a major transit investment announcement.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communties. Support the show at patreon.com/rosecitypolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and rcpwindsor.ca.
Transcribe →Places Should be Inhabitable
Jul 11, 202400:57:37Tap to summarizeJon, Frazier, Kristen, and Doug talk about the ongoing LCBO strike, a change in the size of the police board, an ask about air conditioning, and a new crime reporting tool in Windsor.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine and online at BizXMagazine.com.
Transcribe →A contract and a broken pool cue
Jul 5, 202400:44:31Tap to summarizeSummer shows are different. This time around Jon, Don, Frazier and Doug cover:Kingsville floats moving Hallowe'enA partnership between health care providers and police in WindsorContract talks conclude between library workers and the CityMold industry challengesRose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com.
Transcribe →Just Another Day at The GECDSB
Jun 26, 202400:36:45Tap to summarizeJon, Frazier and Doug chat about goings-on in the County of Essex: a new transit route for Amherstburg and a pay raise for County Council. Later, we discuss some breaking school board news.Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.
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