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This is part 2 of our interview with Antonine Yaccarini, a political analyst and former head of communications for the Parti Québécois, not to mention a prominent voice for an independent Quebec. We talk about immigration, how hard it is to learn French, and Quebec's nationhood alongside Indigenous people. Antonine also shares her experience as a woman in politics, and Chris and Isaac dunk on angryphones.
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Antonine Yaccarini: https://www.facebook.com/AntoYaccarini/https://www.instagram.com/antoyaccarini/https://antonineyaccarini.com/
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This week the Midnight Choir talks to Antonine Yaccarini, a political analyst who worked in communications for the Parti Québécois for over a decade. We went into this knowing Antonine, Chris and Isaac wouldn't always agree. So let's dive deep! Enjoy this part 1 of a two-part discussion between three very different thinkers.
Isaac: @ixcwylde Chris:  @heyitstito  Twitter: @titocurtisCheck out their work or reach out on Instagram.
Antonine Yaccarini: https://www.facebook.com/AntoYaccarini/https://www.instagram.com/antoyaccarini/https://antonineyaccarini.com/
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The Midnight Choir presents the May edition of Catching Up With Quebec! Here is a monthly bit covering the major news stories in Quebec politics, culture and society. Once a month we will bring you a level-headed discussion of what's going on, with the hope of always staying focused on the issues that matter to our community. Enjoy!
Isaac: @ixcwylde Chris:  @heyitstito  Twitter: @titocurtisCheck out their work or reach out on Instagram.
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This week, Chris and Isaac invited Amira Elghawaby, Canada's Special Representative on Combatting Islamophobia. They talk about being Muslim in Canada, the impact of 9/11 on Canadian Muslims, and her response to the controversy of her nomination in Quebec. Finally, they discuss the McGill encampments protesting Israel's war in Gaza. They even talk about the Canadian Convoy Protests and whether or not we came down too hard on them.
In times like these, this is an important conversation to have. We all have a responsibility to learn more and confront our blind spots, and discussion is welcome on The Rover's platforms. But please, be kind in the comments.
 
Isaac: @ixcwylde
Chris: @heyitstito Twitter: @titocurtis
Amira: @AmiraElghawaby
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Show notes:
https://www.amiraelghawaby.net/
 
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Today Isaac and Chris corner award-winning writer and law professor Frédéric Bérard to discuss his problems with what the Parti Québécois has become. This sovereignist party, once a dominating force in provincial politics, seems to be courting far-right ideas like the great replacement theory and is following a leader, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, who may not be all he seems.   The conversation takes an earnest look at the current state of Quebec politics and what may be done to fight against the barely-concealed racism making its way into mainstream discourse. Join us for a wonderful conversation that is very pro-Quebec and anti-fascist.
 
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Chris: @heyitstito twitter: @titocurtis
Frederic:  @FredericBerardOfficiel  , @F_Berard twitter
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Once again Rachel joins Isaac and Chris as we dive into the work that she does for a living, how the online ads marketplace is ruining lives, and the sort of people that the leaders of our country are. Finally we dive into why there might be something worth fighting for as the crew shares maybe some steps we can take to fight and stand against the rise of fascism and the struggles of the modern world.
Isaac: @ixcwylde
Chris:  @heyitstito
Rachel: @Rachelgilmore
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