On this week’s episode, we discuss some of the top headlines from the week of November 29th, including: Chrystia Freeland delivered the FES. It has moneys; Toronto getting closer to taxing vacant homes; The real reason for increased gun violence on Toronto’s streets; Black folks are suing the feds; NASDAQ’s push for greater equality among leadership; and the judges Trump appointed to the bench, ain't loyal. Politics https://budget.gc.ca/fes-eea/2020/report-rapport/toc-tdm-en.html Economy https:/...
Dec 07, 2020•32 min•Season 1Ep. 31
On this week’s episode, we discuss some of the top headlines from the week of November 22nd, including: Yes, Canada will get enough vaccines. No, we won’t be at the end of the list; The stock market being on fuego; Adamson BBQ; It’s time for all you Black Entrepreneurs to apply for funding; A White Student Union? For real; An unfortunate loss for the Raptors. Politics https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/international-business/us-business/article-astrazeneca-says-its-covid-19-vaccine-for-the...
Nov 29, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 30
On this week’s episode, we discuss some of the headlines from the week of November 15th, including: Trudeau enshrines net-zero by 2050 into law, sort of; Erin O’Toole past support for union busting/Erin O’Toole’s got some s’plainin to do; Ethics hypocrisy from the Conservatives; The Feds give the Nia Centre some serious cash; TVO goes Black; and, Cori Bush gets called “Breonna” because Republicans have never heard of Breonna Taylor. Politics https://tgamvideo-prod.theglobeandmail.com/tgam-produc...
Nov 23, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 28
You can find Kearie Daniel on social media @WokeMommyChatter and Charline Grant @charlineGrant, and to see more about Parents of Black Children, go to www.parentsofblackchildren.org. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/TheDripTO?fan_landing=true) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 18, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 28
On this week’s episode, we discuss some of the headlines from the week of November 8th, including: Canada is expecting Pfzer’s vaccine early 2021; TD Bank divesting from oil and gas projects in the Arctic; Power moves by the Mi’kmaq; Parents of Black Children Makes History; Quawan Charles, a second coming of Emmett Till?; British Imperialism strikes again, continuing to steal African history; and many more. Episode with the full interview with Parents of Black Children will be released on Wednes...
Nov 16, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 27
On this week’s episode, we discuss some of the headlines from the week of November 1st, including Joe Biden wins the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election, Canada making progress, but missing its target for lifting boil water advisories on Indigenous territory, Ontario’s 2020 Budget, Theriault has been sentenced to jail time, will it stick?; Ethiopia is in the middle of a civil war, and plenty more. Politics https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/stefanovich-liberal-long-term-drinking-water-promise-1.578040...
Nov 10, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 26
On this week’s episode, we discuss some of the headlines from the week of October 25th, including: Conversion Therapy being on its way to being banned in Canada; Studying systemic racism in prison risk assessments wins all-party support; Chrystia Freeland’s plan to build Canada back better; A video coming out of Calgary shows police manhandling a young woman; Philly’s on fire after police shoot Walter Wallace Jr in front of his mom; A deeper dive on the NHL and their inclusion efforts, and plent...
Nov 02, 2020•39 min•Season 1Ep. 25
On this week’s episode, we discuss some of the headlines from the week of October 18th, including: A fall election averted... for now Anti-Indigenous Racism in Nova Scotia; and la fin for Le Château; Massive police reform in Peel; Skirted Justice for Abdirahman Abdi; and the NHL being ill-prepared for the HDA, and plenty more. Politics https://338canada.com/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/confidence-vote-commons-corruption-committee-1.5770807 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/we-charity-student-g...
Oct 26, 2020•37 min•Season 1Ep. 24
In this episode we discuss, newfound support for immigration among Canadians; Black Lives Matter successfully changing public opinion about Black people; Jagmeet Singh calling for higher taxes on excess corporate profits; The federal government’s response to Joyce Echaquan’s death; Rent finally counting toward credit scores, sort of; Higher hydro rates hitting Ontario; Yearbook Woes come as a reminder of racism; Ice Cube negotiates his Contract with Black America; Nigerians around the world call...
Oct 19, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 23
On this week’s episode, we discuss: the election of Canada’s first Black party leader, Annamie Paul; Canadian Conservative love for Trump; A new progressive partnership between the Liberals and the NDP; the economy’s rebound and the housing market being on fire; COVID forcing us to change phases; the Plight of the Black Woman in America; and, what exactly is the deal with the Electoral College? Politics https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/green-party-new-leader-1.5749648?fbclid=IwAR0DnNVQ-jyZ9eRhyb...
Oct 13, 2020•33 min•Season 1Ep. 22
In this week's episode we cover the newly announced Canada Recovery Benefit that will replace CERB, Toronto's first annual Black Foodie Week and the recent announcement that President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump have COVID-19. Politics https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/liberal-relief-bill-analysis-1.5748095 https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/confidence-vote-covid-bill-1.5744222 https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-ottawa-relaxes-us-border-restrictions-to-allow-extended-fam...
Oct 05, 2020•31 min•Season 1Ep. 21
This week we discuss: Justin Trudeau finally offering real support to Black Canadians; Erin O’Toole’s pitch on ethics; The Canadian Labour Congress’ push for more support for workers; The Raptors failure to secure the bag; Netflix and Cuties; Punisher Patch Police Officer; Civil unrest around the world; and plenty more. Politics https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/trudeau-black-entrepreneurs-1.5717297 https://www.ctvnews.ca/politics/trudeau-announces-cash-for-loans-support-to-black-canadian-entrepr...
Sep 15, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 20
This week we discuss: PM Justin Trudeau promising to inject more money into programs; Back to School - how scared are you, really?; Canada’s federal debt; The need for Black inventors and investors; Lower interest rates; Women disproportionately feeling the economic effects of COVID-19, and much more. Politics https://www.facebook.com/CBCPolitics/videos/1159640124419098/ https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-conservative-government-would-aim-to-erase-deficit-in-a-decade-erin-o/ https:...
Sep 10, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 19
On this week’s episode we discuss: Erin O’Toole becoming leader of the Conservative Party of Canada; Doug Ford's announcement of Ontario’s rent freeze for 2021; Our loss of Chadwick Boseman; The NBA's response to the police violence against Jacob Blake; Canada's First Black Justice Minister Kaycee Madu and plenty more. Politics https://www.thestar.com/politics/federal/2020/08/23/conservative-party-leadership-race-live-coverage.html?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=SocialMedia&utm_campaign=...
Sep 01, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 18
On this week's episode we discuss, Bill Morneau’s departure, Chrystia Freeland’s ascension; Justin Trudeau’s Prorogation of Parliament; The Conservative’s leadership campaign; Falling Rent in the 6ix; Canada’s new Social Safety Net; The US election and its impacts on other regions, like Africa; Megan thee Stallion and that loser from Brampton and; Masai’s triumph. Politics https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/kim-campbell-sexism-freeland-minister-finance-1.5694539 https://www.thestar.com/politics/20...
Aug 25, 2020•35 min•Season 1Ep. 17
On this week's episode we discussed: Black people being disproportionately stopped, assaulted by police; The TPS’ interim chief’s apology to Dafonte Miller and the Black community, and why it’s not enough; Black female hairstyles deemed unprofessional due to white standards, and a whole lot more. Politics https://www.cp24.com/news/black-people-disproportionately-arrested-assaulted-by-toronto-police-ohrc-1.5057969?fbclid=IwAR2PQI2y2ODcJ8TjbJ6EJzEuHY78Zz09HKsGnVijs3YTai0OCBo7nNjAWW https://www.the...
Aug 21, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 16
Politics https://www.toronto.com/news-story/10130300-toronto-police-background-checks-cost-two-black-safety-inspectors-their-jobs-at-metrolinx-they-had-no-criminal-records/ Economy https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/economy/article-canadian-economy-added-419000-jobs-in-july-marking-third-month-of/?utm_medium=Newsletter&utm_source=Politics%20Briefing&utm_type=text&utm_content=PoliticsBriefing&utm_campaign=2020-8-7_12&cu_id=%2FFtqxYQCLzUMcyNzjPtFxstVCVjHi2Lu https://www.t...
Aug 11, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 15
The news for the week ending on August 3, 2020. Politics: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-justin-trudeau-we-charity-contract-explainer/ https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-how-we-got-here-a-timeline-of-the-controversy/ Economy: https://globalnews.ca/news/7239834/cerb-recipient-move-ei/ World: https://www.google.ca/amp/s/www.vox.com/platform/amp/policy-and-politics/2020/5/8/21244090/pentagon-ufo-report-navy-alexander-wendt https://www.cnn.com/videos/politics/2020/07/...
Aug 05, 2020•27 min•Season 1Ep. 14
Health https://www.blogto.com/city/2020/06/face-masks-mandatory-indoors-toronto/?fbclid=IwAR04eyCAdi8oXiDU_t2f-QrFSzPd1djYXKjWgUZVjPp8LUysFOr0RlJea8M https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/ontario-denies-request-by-toronto-area-mayors-to-make-masks-mandatory-1.5003918?fbclid=IwAR3BY4Bq0wDw1vAOWuex95oGqGP21h96kaautLIAojBt6p4QIO0cu6bWrPo https://dailyhive.com/toronto/the-weeknd-scarborough-health-network-xo-masks?fbclid=IwAR217lo-wGeaL4FwKUzwDMNs0MImsjTxLxwCUFNc0QbPBF2H_M5zTrHN8pc Politics https://www.cbc.ca/...
Jul 06, 2020•21 min•Season 1Ep. 13
Health https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-rising-rates-of-covid-19-in-children-adolescents-sparks-concerns/ https://www.thestar.com/business/2020/06/24/a-third-migrant-worker-is-dead-and-the-farm-where-he-worked-had-a-long-history-of-complaints-an-inside-look-at-scotlynn-growers.html https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-new-data-show-canada-ranks-among-worlds-worst-for-ltc-deaths/ Politics https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-conservatives-hold-worst-attendance-...
Jun 29, 2020•30 min•Season 1Ep. 12
For lists of Black-owned businesses to support in the GTA: Tastetoronto.com Byblacks.com afrobiz.ca Health: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/toronto/article-rest-of-ontario-enters-stage-2-on-friday-except-toronto-peel-and/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/canada-coronavirus-covid-19-cases-1.5617042 https://www.blogto.com/city/2020/06/toronto-covid-19-deaths-1000-people/?fbclid=IwAR2HoibDfqCWFuZKYhRS2M9Jsik43RFIfnIyDw7dx3KZnbLU-XYvjgKpzUs Politics https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/entry/canada-us...
Jun 23, 2020•28 min
Health https://ici.radio-canada.ca/info/2020/06/deces-morts-covid-19-coronavirus-provinces-repartition-visualisation-3d/index-en.html Politics https://m.huffingtonpost.ca/entry/liberals-covid-19-relief-bill_ca_5ee110ebc5b652dd5fd441e5?ncid=fcbklnkcahpmg00000008&guccounter=1&guce_referrer=aHR0cDovL20uZmFjZWJvb2suY29tLw&guce_referrer_sig=AQAAAEVwgSIy8-SX_xP7d9o2oqlOvFKVqsYyAdgC17omxMPIUIsOaHhoRr9R4p5Knxo3BVWnFhOr3QyxWAHkPKQNJpQKbvPG6n2pehuE0hV8bTCkVVsfdSxwGOSv_R04cGF9RCmaHV9T_NJNYD5TuJ...
Jun 18, 2020•20 min•Season 1Ep. 10
To donate to Regis Korchinski-Paquet's family, please use the link below. Regis is a Black woman who was killed during an encounter with the police in Toronto recently, the circumstances around her death are currently under investigation by the Special Investigations Unit. https://www.gofundme.com/f/cggys2-justice-for-regis Health https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/covid-19-ontario-hospitals-missed-telling-public-health-confirmed-cases-1.5593572 https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/covid-project...
Jun 08, 2020•22 min
Health https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2020/05/16/experts-warn-of-canadas-inevitable-second-wave-of-covid-19-cases-in-surveillance-blindspots.html?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=SocialMedia&utm_campaign=National&utm_content=secondwavecanada&fbclid=IwAR3jgEwQLiguNWs5-bfgS6Jh337N5cK6XWk5qWe2_RnG3DeA9peI7EGBu2s https://www.blogto.com/city/2020/05/covid-19-testing-centres-toronto/ https://www.freshdaily.ca/news/2020/05/us-canada-border-closed-until-september/ https://www.cbc.ca/1...
Jun 05, 2020•23 min
Due to recent events, we have produced two episodes this week. This episode is about the fight against abuse of power, white supremacy and racism. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/TheDripTO?fan_landing=true) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 02, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 7
https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/masks-covid-19-pandemic-public-health-1.5576895 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/mask-wearing-attitudes-coronavirus-1.5569515 https://www.blogto.com/city/2020/05/ontario-residents-worried-number-new-covid-19-case-numbers-trend-upward/?fbclid=IwAR1sGuD7hqoJkTsuBPdzxg2lsFRZa6qbbytYdyvxEwKUF0TS72H1Viyq1WE https://www.blogto.com/city/2020/05/ontario-covid-19-testing-slip/ https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2020/05/15/coronavirus-updates-covid-19-canada-may-15.html?utm...
May 25, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 6
https://montreal.ctvnews.ca/reopening-of-montreal-stores-pushed-back-by-a-week-school-openings-to-go-ahead-as-planned-legault-says-1.4923697 https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-canadian-job-market-has-split-in-two-in-the-coronavirus-crisis/ https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/wage-subsidy-trudeau-extend-1.5561477 https://www.telegraph.co.uk/travel/news/lithuania-estonia-latvia-travel-bubble/ https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/coronavirus-estonia-latvia-lithuania-trave...
May 11, 2020•24 min•Season 1Ep. 5
https://www.thestar.com/news/canada/2020/04/26/are-the-silent-spreaders-driving-covid-19-mounting-evidence-points-to-asymptomatic-cases.html?li_source=LI&li_medium=star_web_ymbii https://toronto.citynews.ca/2020/04/23/ford-mother-in-law-coronavirus/ https://toronto.ctvnews.ca/ford-fights-back-tears-after-revealing-elderly-mother-in-law-tested-positive-for-covid-19-1.4908929 https://globalnews.ca/news/6792998/coronavirus-canada-politicians-approval-ratings/ http://angusreid.org/federal-issues...
Apr 28, 2020•28 min•Season 1Ep. 4
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-canada-so-far-avoids-surge-of-covid-19-patients-that-paralyzed/?fbclid=IwAR27sCpkoR_COiC9c2FoEqEnfKoEnVBMaeavVdp-ekjYRA7PRYfdGBMwTGY https://www.vice.com/en_ca/article/akwb4g/coronavirus-updates-canada-good-news-justin-trudeau-evidence-suggests-were-flattening-the-curve?utm_source=vicecanadafbca&utm_content=1587139728&utm_medium=social&fbclid=IwAR3mwkZFXWnwVkRZfxiSAyurlH9QX8BAZpT2jVH6dWxnYYYwGnXM9uR6IIw https://www.theglobeandmail.com/ca...
Apr 21, 2020•26 min•Season 1Ep. 3
Health https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-virus-modelling-estimates-11000-to-22000-canadian-deaths-if-physical/ https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-coronavirus-cases-canada-world-map-explainer/ https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-hospitals-consider-methods-to-wash-and-reuse-disposable-respirator/ https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-theresa-tam-has-recommended-masks-for-all-canadians-so-heres-what/ https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-dr-t...
Apr 13, 2020•25 min•Season 1Ep. 2
