43 episodes
Alberta Unbound Paula Simons
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4.8 • 34 Ratings
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In this podcast, Paula Simons, an Independent senator from Alberta, sets out to debate and deconstruct some of the myths that define and bind her province.
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S3 Episode 1: The Equalizers I
Everything you ever wanted to know about equalization, as Sen. Paula Simons hosts an expert town hall.
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S3 Episode 3: North. South. East. West.
Sen. Paula Simons sits down with the history-making new mayors of Edmonton and Calgary.
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S3 Episode 4: The Prairies Got Something to Say
Senator Simons
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S2 Episode 1: Defying Prophecies
They said he’d never amount to anything. Indigenous MD Alika Lafontaine on beating odds and labels.
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S2 Episode 2: Giving Social Credit
Political scientist Yasmeen Abu-Laban on multiculturalism’s forgotten Alberta roots.
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S3 Episode 2: The Equalizers II
Sen. Paula Simons continues the conversation with an expert panel on equalization, its past and future.
Customer Reviews
The unsinkable Edmonton Queen
Thanks for your interview with Darrin Haugen. I’ve been to his plays, been on his bus tour, and enjoyed his queer history walk in downtown Edmonton. Your podcast interview evoked a lot of great memories. Perfect in every way.
Stellar
Loved it. Great guests, very thoughtful discussion.
First episode thoughts
The example given where people are asked to draw the quintessential Albertans: this is likely an artifact of branding. I am concerned that this wasn’t even discussed other than one of the guests bringing up the Alberta mythology (good point). Specifically the person who spoke of the “study” should feel responsible to discuss the limitations of such a “study.”