On part 1 of this week’s episode, we discuss some of the top headlines from the week of May 16th, including: Ontario has a reopening plan and this time, it makes sense 50% of Canadians being on track to be vaccinated by mid August The housing market cooling in March, but prices still being too damn high Part 2 will contain our Blackity Black Black and World News segments. Remember, if you like what you hear, subscribe and share. Support us on Patreon Politics: https://www.cp24.com/news/here-s-ho...
May 27, 2021•27 min•Season 2Ep. 59
On episode 58 of The Drip, we sat down with Wes Hall, Executive Chairman and Founder of both Kingsdale Advisors as well as the BlackNorth Initiative , to hear his perspectives on numerous topics including one year since the murder of George Floyd; his thoughts on policy as it affects Black and BIPOC Canadians coming out of Ottawa and Queen's Park; next steps for the BlackNorth Initiative; his mission on Dragon's Den, and more. He brought his whole self to the interview, so we had plenty of depth...
May 17, 2021•43 min•Season 2Ep. 58
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May 11, 2021•45 sec
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May 03, 2021•19 min•Season 2Ep. 57
On this week’s episode, we discuss some of the top headlines from the week of April 25th, including: We finally have paid sick leave, inadequate as it may be; the ongoing debate on the Ontario border; hate crimes in Edmonton, Alberta; anti-Blackness at a TD Bank location in Ottawa; India is drowning under COVID-19’s 3rd wave; another $1.8T comes from Moneybagg Joe to serve American Families; and plenty more. Politics https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ontario-paid-sick-leave-ottawa-1.6003527...
May 03, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 57
On this week’s episode, we discuss some of the top headlines from the week of April 18th, including: Canada’s 2021 budget invests $1 Billion in Black Canadians; Ontario workers are finally getting paid sick leave. It only took months of outrage; Tighter stress tests are coming. Will they be enough?; Guilty. Guilty. Guilty. Go to jail Derek Chauvin; Rest in Power Ma’khia Bryant; and Wes Hall joins the Dragon's Den. Politics https://www.thestar.com/politics/provincial/2021/04/20/under-pressure-ont...
Apr 27, 2021•25 min•Season 2Ep. 56
This episode is dedicated to our breakdown and analysis of Canada's 2021 Budget, the first budget tabled by a woman and the first budget to allocate a significant portion of funds to Black communities across the country. Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 26, 2021•30 min•Season 2Ep. 55
On this week’s episode, we discuss some of the top headlines from the week of April 11th, including: the danger of Doug Ford’s Enhanced State of Emergency, and his continued incompetence; the Conservatives finally have a credible climate plan. I’m serious; the Feds supporting Air Canada in return for passenger refunds baybee!; No Justice No Peace, reviewing the cases of Daunte Wright, Lt. Caron Nazario and Jacob Blake; a data breach shows that the police actively support those who murder Black A...
Apr 19, 2021•48 min•Season 2Ep. 53
On this week’s episode, we discuss some of the top headlines from the week of April 4th, including: Federal Liberal convention votes to support UBI, national Long-term care standards and Green New Deal; O’Toole says he’d launch a pandemic inquiry if elected PM; Helping thousands of Canadians by forgiving CERB tax for low-income Canadians; DMX has passed away; Ryerson University renames its law school after Lincoln Alexander; A massive volcano erupts in St. Vincent; and plenty more. Politics http...
Apr 12, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 53
On this week’s episode, we discuss some of the top headlines from the week of March 28th, including: Ontario has entered the 3rd wave. We definitely did not see it coming; TD Bank’s CEO preferring stress tests to capital gains taxes; Racialized Canadians 3x more likely to experience online hate; Derek Chauvin is on trial; Biden and how he’s dealing with migrant families arriving at the border; and plenty more. To hear more from B.onlocation visit his YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/channel...
Apr 06, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 52
On episodes 50 and 51 of The Drip, former MP and current best selling author Celina Caesar-Chavannes joined us to talk about her book, #CanYouHearMeNow , and you know we had a lively discussion about Canadian news and Black issues, including the rise in anti-Asian hate on both sides of the border. Celina's new book "Can You Hear Me Now?" is available wherever books are sold. Get it now. Support the show Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 29, 2021•41 min•Season 2Ep. 51
On this week’s episode, we are joined by acclaimed political bad gyal and best selling author Celina Ceasar-Chavannes as we discuss some of the top headlines from the week of March 21st, including: The Ontario Budget and the D word; The CMHC says we’re in a bubble Rogers wants to buy Shaw; good for investment AND competition? Anti-Asian racism gets a spotlight in the fight against white supremacy; Apparently firing a Toronto Cop for use of excessive force would be ‘outside the bounds of reasonab...
Mar 29, 2021•52 min•Season 2Ep. 50
On Episode 49, we sat down with Liban Abokor and Djaka Blais-Amare (she/her) from the Foundation for Black Communities who were successful in asking the federal government to redirect Black tax dollars to rectify a glaring funding gap in the philanthropic sector. They also called for the Canadian philanthropic community to step up and are already seeing results, too. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/TheDripTO?fan_landing=true) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Mar 17, 2021•36 min•Season 2Ep. 49
On this week’s episode, we discuss some of the top headlines from the week of March 7th, including: Cracks in CPC support are finally showing; Canadians thoughts on who is best to manage the economy; The Canadian economy picking up steam; Racism at the Ryerson Journalism School; Piers Morgan, Meghan Markle and Oprah; The stimmy’s out! $1.9 TRILLION for the people. Politics https://www.macleans.ca/opinion/338canada-otooles-numbers-sour/ https://leger360.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Legers-North...
Mar 15, 2021•35 min•Season 2Ep. 47
On this week’s episode, we discuss some of the top headlines from the week of February 28th, including: Doug Ford taking more control over appointing judges; Research showing anti-Blackness in appraisals for the first time in Canada; The passing of reggae legend Bunny Wailer; Parents of Black Children launch a new racism reporting tool; Trustees in York Region vote to rename a school after a beloved Somali-Canadian; Amazon employees are organizing for a union - why you should care. Politics http...
Mar 08, 2021•30 min•Season 2Ep. 47
This episode is an interview with Ontario MPP Jill Andrew, representing Toronto-St. Pauls. Jill is Ontario's first Black Queer Member of Provincial Parliament. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/TheDripTO?fan_landing=true) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 01, 2021•37 min•Season 2Ep. 46
On this week’s episode, we discuss some of the top headlines from the week of February 20th, including: Trudeau’s Liberals following through on tightening gun laws, for the most part Jagmeet’s NDP calling Trudeau out on Pharmacare; The housing market devolving to insanity yet again; More news on Khaleel Seivwright and the City of Toronto; Racist instances coming from the Governor General’s office; The First Migrant Facility for children opens under Biden. Politics https://www.insauga.com/transpo...
Mar 01, 2021•31 min•Season 2Ep. 45
On the third episode of our Black Political Leaders' series for Black History Month where we chat with 4 current Black Canadian politicians who are having an enormous impact on policy while pushing for equity, diversity and inclusion in Ontario, we were proud to welcome Deputy Mayor Steve Anderson of Shelburne Ontario, just north of Brampton, to the show. Steve also stayed back to share his thoughts on the headlines from the week of February 14th. Easily one of our top 3! Support the show Hosted...
Feb 22, 2021•22 min•Season 2Ep. 44
On this week’s episode, we are joined by Deputy Mayor Steve Anderson as we discuss some of the top headlines from the week of February 14th, including: The Feds finally repealing minimum sentences that disproportionately hurt Black and Indigenous people; The Toronto vacancy tax already working despite not being implemented yet; Pandemic benefits being extended until June; #HairLove for the Black History Month win; Khaleel Seivwright gets an injunction to stop building tiny homes; and the Texas W...
Feb 22, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 43
This episode is an interview Kurtis and Patience have with Ontario Member of Provincial Parliament for Don Valley East, Michael Coteau. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/TheDripTO?fan_landing=true) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 16, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 42
On this week’s episode, we are joined by MPP Michael Coteau as we discuss some of the top headlines from the week of February 7th, including: the feds forgiving CERB debt; criticisms about Canada’s vaccine failsafe; Trudeau committing the moniesss to transit; Durham and Halton Regions are finding themselves in some Black History Month mess; The Dallas Mavericks and the Star Spangled Banner, and Harriet Tubman on the $20 bill? Politics https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/entry/trudeau-defends-covax-vac...
Feb 16, 2021•40 min•Season 2Ep. 41
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Feb 09, 2021•24 min•Season 2Ep. 40
On this week’s episode, we are joined by Councillor Arielle Kayabaga as we discuss some of the top headlines from the week of January 31st, including: The Proud Boys and others being added to Canada’s terror watch list; Toronto City Council stepping up to support the Black community; GoFundMe being used to pay for basic necessities?; Robert Small getting his flowers; and Stacey Abrams possibly getting a Nobel Peace Prize. Politics https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/canada-proud-boys-terrorists-1.5...
Feb 09, 2021•33 min•Season 2Ep. 39
In this episode we discuss financial trends and provide some intro tips to folks dipping their toe into the world of stocks and investing. Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/TheDripTO?fan_landing=true) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 03, 2021•14 min•Season 2Ep. 38
On this week’s episode, we discuss some of the top headlines from the week of January 24th, including: All MPs voting to add the Proud Boys to Canada’s terror list; The feds building a new process to hire more Black public servants; GameStop: Main street beating Wall Street at its own game; We lost a good one, Rest in Paradise Cicely Tyson; Black folks getting deported from Bali; Biden curbs private prison contracts to stem racial injustice. Politics https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/proud-boys-t...
Feb 01, 2021•34 min•Season 2Ep. 37
On this week’s episode, we discuss some of the top headlines from the week of January 17th, including: Doug Ford’s stay-at-home law snatching up a mom seeking childcare; The beginning of the end of the Conservative Party of Canada as we know it; Rents in Toronto being down 20% while vacancy rates are at a 50yr high; Black folks and Social Justice tops the Macleans Power List; The Inauguration and Day One Biden’s Executive Orders; and Vaccine Fallout in Norway. Politics https://www.blogto.com/cit...
Jan 25, 2021•49 min•Season 2Ep. 36
On this week’s episode, we discuss some of the top headlines from the week January 10th, including: The Liberal-NDP battle for younger Canadians; Questions about who will bare the brunt of Doug Ford’s curfew; COVID passports being considered for Ontario; Big congrats to Jean Augustine for winning her lifetime achievement award; Canadians at the U.S. Capitol insurrection, and; Ottawa tells hundreds of organizations they’re not Black enough. And we’ve got special guests: Owen Osinde & Alex Whi...
Jan 18, 2021•44 min•Season 2Ep. 35
On this week’s episode, we discuss some of the top headlines from the Christmas break and last week, including: Falls from grace due to COVID travel; O’Toole called out for his Trump-like rhetoric; The stock market getting high with weed; SoHo Karen is on the loose, hide your phones; Big Congrats to new Senators Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff; and, protestors storm the U.S. Capitol. Politics https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/commentary/article-a-moral-compass-will-never-guide-air-canadas-...
Jan 11, 2021•46 min•Season 2Ep. 34
On this week’s episode of The Drip (our last of 2020!), we discuss some of the headlines from the week of December 13th while looking back on select top events, including: Justin Trudeau being the teflon don; Doug Ford’s return to his old self; The light that COVID shined on racial and economic inequities; A year in review - is the focus on anti-Black racism a movement, or just for a moment?; A Red Table Talk Conversation that had me go red, and; Canada supporting developing countries to get acc...
Dec 22, 2020•41 min•Season 1Ep. 33
On this week’s episode, we discuss some of the top headlines from the week of December 6th, including: Pfizer vaccine approved for Canadians; Trudeau gets more serious about climate change; BIPOC entrepreneurs get a boost via Not-Amazon.ca; Rethinking the death penalty, considering the case of Brandon Bernard; Iwaju joins the Disney family. Politics https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/covid-19-coronavirus-ontario-december-10-modelling-update-1.5835689 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/covid19-va...
Dec 14, 2020•23 min•Season 1Ep. 32
