The So What Pod

Special Episode: a Conversation with Diana Yoon

We couldn’t pass up the opportunity to share our conversation with Diana Yoon – the 24 year old candidate for the Toronto riding of Spadina Fort York in the upcoming election. In early August, before the election cycle began, we talked about what inspired her to run, what the actual steps are to run for office, what she thinks are the most important issues for young people this election, and more. Subscribe to our newsletter on our website www.sowhatmedia.ca

Special Episode: History of Abortion in Canada

We review the history of abortion access in Canada and learn more about Dr. Henry Morgentaler, a man who survived the Holocaust and changed the course of Canadian civil rights history for the better. Covered in the headlines: 1. The Philippines dismiss Canada's plan to bring back garbage 2. Justin Trudeau exonerates Chief Poundmaker 3. The House may need to sit through the summer to pass new NAFTA

Episode 7: Your Headlines for the Week of May 12th

Covered in today's headlines: 1. Canada’s digital charter to combat hate speech 2. Canada’s lead role in trying to find a peaceful end to the Venezuela crisis 3. Doug Ford’s propaganda machine 4. Yesterday’s election in Newfoundland and Labrador.

Episode 6: Your Headlines for the Week of May 6th 2019

We're trying out a shorter, more condensed and conversational format for clarity's sake – let us know what you think! Covered in today's headlines: 1. Carbon Tax Court Ruling in Saskatchewan 2. By-election in British Columbia’s riding of Nanaimo-Ladysmith 3. Increase to Liberal Government’s Canada Child Benefit 4. Pentagon has warned of Chinese submarines in the Arctic

Episode 5: Peter Bevan-Baker and the Green Party that Made Canadian History

We had the pleasure of speaking with Peter Bevan-Baker, leader of the PEI Green Party and now also leader of the province's official opposition. We discuss shifts in the electorate, how PEI's Progressive-Conservative Party is not the party of Doug Ford or Andrew Scheer, and the advice he'd give his 18-year-old self. Covered in the headlines: 1. Extreme flooding continues in four provinces 2. Dominic Leblanc steps away from Cabinet to seek cancer treatment 3. Multi-partisan support for tougher regulations on Facebook 4. Reviewing the Globe's piece on Canada's far right extremist network