This week we interview Darious Mirshahi, an organizer with the Service Employees International Union, about his organization’s efforts to unionize Halifax janitors, baristas, and other front line workers. Also, we discuss the Halifax Examiner’s successful court action to unseal the search warrant that led to the arrest of a 19-year-old man in the FOIPOP security […]
Examineradio 155: Adelina Iftene on Canada’s Prison Health Shame
This week, we speak with Dal law prof Adelina Iftene about the sad state of health care in Canada’s prisons. Also, privacy breaches, the convention centre, and laughing about dead people. (Direct download) (RSS feed) (Subscribe via iTunes)
Examineradio 153: lawyer Ben Perryman wants Abdoul Abdi to stay in Canada
Lawyer Ben Perryman walks us through the fight to stop Abdoul Abdi’s deportation. Plus, we discuss why the judge who said “clearly a drunk can consent” was cleared of bias and misconduct, and the fine you could face if you buy pot from the kid next door. (Direct download) (RSS feed) (Subscribe via iTunes)
Examineradio 152: Reporter Justin Brake was charged for doing his job
When Indigenous people protesting the Muskrat Fall hydro project broke through the gate and occupied the site, reporter Justin Brake followed them in. His interviews and Facebook Live reports were picked up by national media and informed political debate over the hydro project. But Brake now faces civil and criminal charges for trespassing. We talk […]
Examineradio 151: With the Maritime Bhangra Group, it’s Not About the Dancing
In this week’s dance-free episode, Hasmeet Singh Chandok explains what’s really happening with Maritime Bhangra. Plus, we discuss the demise of aioTV and how its disappearance raises questions about the philosophy and purpose of Innovacorp. Also, we look at the decision to delay the deportation hearing for Abdoul Abdi. (Direct download) (RSS feed) (Subscribe via […]
Examineradio 150: Carrie Dawson on academic freedom
Dalhousie prof Carrie Dawson explains academic freedom and why you should care about it. Plus, we talk about sexual harassment in the restaurant industry and why the EMCAs pulled a nomination for Indigenous Artist of the Year. (Direct download) (RSS feed) (Subscribe via iTunes)
Examineradio 149: Linda Pannozzo on the Northern Pulp mill
This week, journalist Linda Pannozzo discusses her latest investigation into the Northern Pulp mill. Plus, we discuss the convention centre, racism reports at schools and Abdoul Abdi. (Direct download) (RSS feed) (Subscribe via iTunes)
Examineradio, episode #148: Farewell, Marieke Walsh
Tim talks with Global News political reporter Marieke Walsh, who’s leaving Halifax for a new job with iPolitics in Toronto. And we discuss federal money for local news, councillor complaints, and drinking on Argyle Street. (Direct download) (RSS feed) (Subscribe via iTunes)
Examineradio, episode #147: Who cares about unions?
For this week’s episode we reached out to Joan Jessome, the president of the Nova Scotia Government and General Employees Union from 1999 to 2016. Jessome has been involved in many labour disputes with the province over the years, so we wanted to talk strategy as the Nova Scotia Teachers Union battles the province over […]
Examineradio 146: Erica Butler on Transit
This week, we talk with Examiner transportation columnist Erica Butler about all things transit. Also: Linda Pannozzo’s latest investigative piece about plans to pipe effluent from the Northern Pulp Mill into the Northumberland Strait, and Jennifer Henderson on the rights of people with mental disabilities. (Direct download) (RSS feed) (Subscribe via iTunes)
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