The So What Pod

So What Media Inc.•sowhatmedia.ca

So What Media Inc. is a proudly Canadian, new-era media company working to address the pitfalls in how traditional media communicates Canadian political news. By developing platform-specific content across all major social platforms, we engage with young Canadians in a way that caters to their existing media consumption habits. Beyond that, we create the tools required for understanding why this information matters and for navigating conversations about hot-button political issues.

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Episodes

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

Sep 13, 2019•34 min

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

May 24, 2019•16 min

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.

May 24, 2019•6 min

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

May 06, 2019•6 min

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 re...

Apr 29, 2019•29 min

Episode 4: Senator Dasko on the Senate and Women in Politics

On today's episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Senator Donna Dasko, who is also one of the founding members of Equal Voice Canada and was its national chair for a number of years. She is a polling industry exec and Senior Fellow at the University of Toronto's Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy. Senator Dasko took the time to explain how it's really not your grandfather's Senate anymore and demystified the role of the Senate in our political system. We also touch on the r...

Apr 22, 2019•24 min

Episode 3: Alberta Heads to the Polls

Tomorrow, Alberta heads to the polls. In this episode, we break down some of the main considerations weighing on voters, including the scandals and controversies plaguing one of the province's parties. Covered in the headlines: 1. The Federal Campaign Trail 2. New Immigration Laws 3. Canada's Terror Report 4. Facebook Bans White Nationalists

Apr 15, 2019•15 min

Episode 2: Quebec's Ban on Religious Symbols

In this episode, we interview Olga Redko, a Quebec civil litigator with experience at all levels of court, including at the Supreme Court of Canada. We discuss the basic tenets of Bill 21, and as always, give you the info you need to give a damn. I also give you my own personal rant on the matter. Covered in the headlines: 1. Commemorating 25 years since the Rwandan Genocide 2. The Canadian Yellow Vests interrupt Trudeau & the media's inability to call them out for what they are 3. The recen...

Apr 08, 2019•26 min

Episode 1: Introduction

I know what you’re thinking, but let’s be honest: it was only a matter of time. This wasn’t purely our idea though — we polled our newsletter readers to see what other medium they wanted So What to be on — be it a YouTube channel, an online course, etc. and respondents overwhelmingly said podcast. So, we’re just giving the people what they want. Our plan for this is to deliver these podcasts on Mondays so you can start your week off on the right foot and braced for what’s to come. This will supp...

Apr 01, 2019•7 min

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