Struggle in the Suburbs

Michael Speers

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A leftist podcast examining how the scars of capitalism are experienced in Canada's small cities and towns. Also news and stuff. Email Michael at michaeljrspeers@hotmail.com

01/30/2021

A People’s Model for Media

Part of the struggle to build a better world is how the stories of those struggles are told. Mainstream media emphasizes the voices of the powerful, while changes to the media landscape are forcing many journalists to focus more on quantity over quality. Barrie Community Media wants to do things differently. Joining Michael Speers to discuss how they are going to do that are Brandon Rheal Amyot and Sam Gillett.
11/14/2020

Don’t Agonize ... Organize!

Landlords continue to wage war against working people. The only way to stop them is to organize, which is exactly what Emina Gamulin has been doing. On this episode, we speak to her about the power of organizing and the lessons we can learn that can help tenants and working people everywhere.
10/16/2020

Supervised Consumption Sites Save Lives ... Period!

When it comes to the fact that supervised consumption sites save lives, there really shouldn’t be any debate. But opponents - be they politicians, business owners or residents - still argue with the experts and dispute their effectiveness. On this episode, Sarah Tilley from The Gilbert Centre joins Michael Speers to discuss drug use, the intersecting issues created by capitalism and why an SCS is needed ASAP.
09/16/2020

IHRA Working Definition Won’t Work

Antisemitism is on the rise, so we need to do everything we can to end it. But the fight against antisemitism must be joined to the struggle for equality and human rights for all people. On this episode, Corey Balsam from Independent Jewish Voices Canada joins Michael Speers to talk about the IHRA definition of antisemitism and why governments should say no to adopting it. Learn more at noihra.ca. Contact Barrie council by visiting https://www.barrie.ca/City%20Hall/MayorCouncil/Pages/default.aspx
06/11/2020

Why Ranked Ballots?

Barrie council is currently taking a look at whether or not the city should move to a ranked ballot system. On this episode, Dave Meslin and Jennifer Van Gennip join Michael Speers to discuss why making that change is the right thing to do.
06/07/2020

Black Lives Matter

After two massive protests and days of action, Barrie and other towns and cities are ready for a revolution. But just saying Black Lives Matter isn’t enough. We are hearing a call to action, and we need to answer it. Joining Michael Speers this week is community activist Shelly Skinner. Check out her new initiative on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/groups/653973981823404/?ref=share or through Making Change Across Simcoe County at https://www.makingchangesc.com/
05/08/2020

Class in Session

Brandon Rhéal Amyot joins Michael Speers to talk about the concerns of students in Canada, lacklustre support initiatives, and why politicians keep ignoring the needs of students despite the broad economic benefits of their education.
05/01/2020

What Is To Be Done? Working People and Class Consciousness in Canada

As we mark another International Workers’ Day, activist and organizer Pam Frache joins Michael Speers to talk about the unity and power of workers, reform and revolution, and how socialists can connect with all working people as we journey along that path together.

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Welcome to Struggle in the Suburbs

Struggle in the Suburbs is a new podcast that looks at how socialism and leftist politics are defined and experienced outside of our urban areas.

A leftist podcast examining how the scars of capitalism are experienced in Canada's small cities and towns. Also news and stuff. Email Michael at michaeljrspeers@hotmail.com

Creator

Michael Speers
Years Active

2020 - 2021
Episodes

17
Rating

Clean
Copyright

© Michael Speers
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Struggle in the Suburbs