Episode #13: Labour-ing in the 21st Century

In this episode, Miles and Carter have a wide-ranging discussion, following up from previous points on Uber and the "gig economy" about progressive political strategy and flaws in the narrative of technological progress as saviour.


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All discussion on this episode (0:00 - 1:15:30)

The Facebook Page for Ottawa Wine Merchants Unite

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Episode #12: Haiti and Elsewhere

In this episode, Edward and Carter discuss the political pretzel of Haiti and the recent pseudo-ceasefire in Syria.

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Intro (0:00 - 2:00)

Segment 1: What in the World is Going On in Haiti? (2:00 - 31:00 )

Segment 2: Will the Syrian Ceasefire Work? (31:00 - 1:00:00)

Edward would like to issues the following correction for this segment:
"My statement that the agreement which ended the Lebanese Civil War was precipitated by the Gulf War was inaccurate. Although the war in Lebanon ended in 1990, the Taif Agreement was reached in 1989 and was thus completely unrelated to the Iraqi invasion of Kuwait, which occurred in August 1990. I apologize for this mistake."

Recommended Reading & Outro (1:00:00 - 1:14:00 )

Edward's Recommendation: Why Is Bernie Sanders Praising Winston Churchill?

Carter's Recommendation: Reclaiming the Digital World as a Common Space

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Episode #11: Outsiders and Uber Drivers

In this episode, Declan and Carter discuss the 2016 Democratic primaries and what progressive responses to the "gig economy" ought to be.

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Intro (0:00 - 2:00)

Segment 1: Bernie Sanders, Meet Democratic Establishment Knives  (2:00 - 40:30)

Segment 2: Uber and the Future of Work (40:30 -1:13:00)

Recommended Reading & Outro (1:13:00 - 1:18:00)

Declan's Recommendation: Jeremy Corbyn's Labour Pains

Carter's Recommendation: The F-35 is a Fiasco of Military Procurement

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Episode #10: Talking (Union) Shop

In this episode, Miles comes on to talk about his experiences in union and labour activism in Ottawa, and his ongoing dispute with the Ottawa Wine Rack.

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All Interview on this Episode (0:00 - 1:03:00)

The Facebook Page for Ottawa Wine Merchants Unite

The anti-union poster we spoke about

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Episode #9: Cold Wars, Hot Politics

In this episode, Edward and Carter discuss the escalating Iran-Saudi Cold War in the Middle East and the curious aftermath of the Spanish elections.

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Intro (0:00 - 2:00)

Segment 1: Iran, the Saudis and their Proxies  (2:00 - 46:30)

Segment 2: Spain's Politics Come Unglued (46:30 - 1:14:00 )

Recommended Reading & Outro (1:14:00 - 1:26:18)

Edward's Recommendation: Clinton's Policies on Autism are a Sign of a Strong Movement

Carter's Recommendation: Coates on Cosby and the Myth of Ennobling Oppression

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Bonus Episode: Stars of Stage and Screen, and Their Films in 2015

In this bonus episode, Edward and Carter say goodbye to 2015 by looking at their favourite movies from the year.

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Edward's List:


10. Kandahar Journals


9. Ex Machina


8. Cop Car


7. The Look of Silence


6. Far from the Madding Crowd


5. Slow West


4. Inside-Out


3. Sicario


2. It Follows


1. Mad Max: Fury Road

Carter's List:


10. Kingsmen: The Secret Service


9. The Look of Silence


8. Mistress America


7. Inside-Out


6. The Hateful Eight


5. Dope


4. It Follows


3. Sicario


2. Far from the Madding Crowd


1. Mad Max: Fury Road



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Episode #8: Paris, Mon Amour

In this episode, Edward and Carter discuss the the  aftermath of the ISIS attacks in Paris and the COP 21 Climate Change talks.

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Intro (0:00 - 2:00)

Segment 1: ISIS, Paris and the Rising Tide of Political Folly (2:00 - 57:00)

Segment 2: Can We Agree To Not Cook the Planet? (57:00 - 1:36:00)

Recommended Reading & Outro (1:36:00 -1:45:00)

Edward's Recommendation: "Yogagate" Isn't All It's Cracked Up To Be

Carter's Recommendation: The Disturbing, Unregulated World of Troubled Teen Boot Camps

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