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Unlearn16: Class is in Session
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A teacher with a sarcastic wit who’s passion for debate and discussion spans the political, social and pop culture spectrums. PS - a solid metaphor can solve all life’s problems
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The One Where Fancy Takes My Book Cover Shot
Apr 29, 202501:10:47Summary readyIn this episode, I sit down with Elaine Fancy, photographer and philosopher, and discuss life, meaning and the truth behind the camera. You aren't going to want to miss this conversation. Just WAIT until you see the cover of my book!!!www.ripplemediagroup.comTiktok - @ e_fancyInstagram - @ e_fancy
SummaryThe One Where Arlene Dickinson Gives The Lesson
Apr 22, 202500:58:54Summary readyIn this episode, Arlene and I sit down and discuss Canada and the US, the Chinese stance in the new world order and her favourite movie.Get your popcorn out
SummaryThe One Where My Grade 8 Class Questions Jagmeet Singh
Apr 15, 202500:16:37Summary readyIn this episode, I sit down with Jagmeet Singh, leader of the Federal NDP Party of Canada, and ask him some hard driving political questions - all coming from my Grade 8 class. I personally loved how he handled the Messi question.BE SURE TO VOTE!!!!
SummaryThe One Where Get Shameless And Vote
Apr 8, 202501:07:39Summary readyIn this episode, I speak with 'Shameless Elle' - a tiktok star who made an impact with lip syncs but has repurposed her fame to focus on becoming politically education AND helping others do the same.@shamelesselle Want to talk politics? We got ya
SummaryThe One Where I Make Democracy Behind The Scenes
Mar 25, 202500:41:52Summary readyIn this episode, I sit down a give a politics lesson directly out of my notebook - the indicators and limitations of democracy. Maybe if we start here we will be able to have conversations that lead us down better roads than we are currently travelling. The first lesson is free...but the next will cost ya.
SummaryThe One Where We Call Their Bluff
Mar 18, 202501:12:37Summary readyIn this episode, Leigh McGowan (I am Politics Girl), sit down and deconstruct the current US political and constitutional crisis. It just figures it would take two Canadian women to fix this situation...you should have called us earlier. Don't worry, we have all the answers... @PoliticsGirl
SummaryThe One Where I Go To See The Wizard
Mar 4, 202500:30:22Summary readyIn this episode, I reflect on where the US is politically, economically, and socially - this isn't a new 'yellow brick road', this is just further on down the line towards the wizard. PS - there is a reason the road is paved with gold.I wonder who the wizard will be?
SummaryThe One Where I Let It Rain with Amanda Marshall
Feb 18, 202500:50:56Summary readyIn this episode, I have the incredible privilege and, let's be honest, horse shoe carrying buckets of luck, to sit down with the Canadian artist - Amanda Marshall. We talk about music, the business, politics and how she will dedicate her next single to me. (ok, maybe not that last one).So, sit down, put on Tuesday's Child softly, and spend the next hour being inspired by one of Canada's greatest singers and song writers.
SummaryThe One Where I Enter The Dragon's Den with Arlene Dickenson
Feb 9, 202500:51:56Summary readyIn this episode, I have the honour of sitting down with Arlene Dickenson, where we discuss being a women, being an entrepreneur, and being single. How much power can one woman wield? You are about to find out.Check out 'Arlene is Alone' - coming on Youtube February 14 (PS - I get to make a guest appearance on an upcoming episode)
SummaryThe One Where Charisma Carpenter and I Save The World
Jan 28, 202501:52:47Summary readyIn this episode, I have the absolute privilege to sit down with none other than Cordelia Chase!!! We get down to our 'childhood trauma', the uselessness of 'tact' and how sometimes 'we get the pieces'.If you understand all of those quotes...welcome to the Buffy the Vampire Superhero Club.
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