This Episode: We take a look into what led to the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Then, The federal emergencies act is gone almost as quickly as it was implemented, but was it even necessary in the first place? Plus, How many lives did the pandemic lockdowns save? A new study has some dismal conclusions.
Tag:Gender Equality
EP 153 – The Ignored Questions of COVID-19
This Week: We give our thoughts on the COVID-19 crisis. Then, CBC funding is at an all-time high, while viewership is at an all-time low. Plus, where the heck have I been?
EP 137 – Climate Change, Anarchism, and Transit
This Week: Canada has declared a ‘climate emergency’; we’ll explain why this is all Trump’s fault. Then, a US libertarian candidate looks to abolish all government if elected; has this gone too far? Plus, you won’t believe what CBC is teaching your kids.
EP 130 – The Ontario Budget, Taxes, and Equal Pay Day
This Week: The Ontario budget has been released and it’s cut cut cut, or at least SOME would have you believe. Then, it’s equal pay day, what does ‘equal pay for equal work’ REALLY mean? Plus, is Toronto close to getting an NFL team?
EP 127 – Amber Alerts, Pay Equity, and Self-Checkouts
This Week: The federal budget has been released, and it’s politics as usual. Then, the Ontario government is investing in horse racing programs, we’ll explain the real reason for this move. Plus, a report suggests women in Canada earn 25% less than men, but he actual pay gap is much less than that.
EP 126 – SNC-Lavalin Affair, Carbon Taxes, and Beer
This Week: The federal government is accused of covering up the SNC-Lavalin affair, but not much is being covered up. Then, Ontario is looking at banning single use plastics, and as usual, the government is too slow to react. And in Illinois, Minimum wage goes up, and jobs go down.
EP 121 – Gillette, Taxi’s, and Taxes
This Week: Police can now demand a breath sample in your own home… but wait, there’s more. Then, the new Gillette AD is causing a stir… which side are YOU on? Plus, are charitable tax receipts a bribe?
EP 119 – Marijuana, Hate Crime, and The Gender Wage Gap
This Week: Statscan says hate crime is up in Canada, is this REALLY the case or is there another explanation? Then, a new study suggests the gender wage gap doesn’t exist, you won’t believe who is making the claim. Plus, hold on to your seats, we praise the CBC!
EP 113 – Marijuana, Hate Speech, and Inequality
This Week: Cannabis is legal in Canada, and the word hasn’t ended. Then, Statistics Canada wants your private banking data, why is the prime minister defending this action? Plus, What the term ‘Revenue Neutral’ really means?
EP 111 – NAFTA 2.0, Kavanaugh, and Hospitals
This Week: Ontario increases hospital funding to address overcrowding, we’ll explain why this funding won’t make any difference. Then, California becomes first state to require women on corporate boards, how will these companies respond? Plus, why football fans won’t like the new trade deal.