Montreal-based authors and activists Bianca Mugyenyi and Yves Engler discuss the work of the Canadian Foreign Policy Institute. They also reflect on their personal backgrounds, their writing, the importance of internationalism, and the value of political disruptions.  https://open.spotify.com/episode/7s8WPpqctLiPsiDDyokRbx?si=e9e151999eea4767

Researcher and academic Anthony Fenton joins the podcast to discuss the relationship between Canada and Saudi Arabia. He sheds light on some interesting new developments and the ongoing sale of Canadian-made armoured vehicles and weapons to Riyadh.  https://open.spotify.com/episode/43DpJZCIDHyUMCeAtI6vwi?si=38c289be52f0495d

Singer-songwriter Sarah Harmer discusses her musical evolution, latest album and how the COVID-19 pandemic derailed plans for a 2020 North American tour. She also talks about her environmental activism and support for various social justice campaigns. https://open.spotify.com/episode/3upmBlrjYLm5rQf2iutjhJ?si=f2a3528963e34c09

Andrew Douglas, managing editor of Frank Magazine, discusses the publication's place in the Nova Scotia media landscape and its coverage of last year's mass shooting. https://open.spotify.com/episode/3611fGDtCAm6qSGoLYxTSn?si=540d436db5c94297

Author, academic and lawyer Philip Slayton discusses his latest book, Nothing Left to Lose: An Impolite Report on the State of Freedom in Canada. He also talks about COVID-related public health orders and his community involvement in Port Medway, Nova Scotia. https://open.spotify.com/episode/70hU8mUbr5ifmWWw1H4yIy?si=5c71737a77ea4a55