Soup of the Night

Comedians Nat Armstrong and Mary Green discuss people, things, and institutions who are blowing it, and a few who aren't. This week we talk about insurrections of the past and present, how New Brunswick should spend its budget surplus, and more. Follow us on Twitter: @nfstrongarm | @marygreenhahaha | @BlowingItPod This podcast was recorded in on the unceded territory of the Wolastoqiyik-Maliseet people. COVID-19 vaccinations (Government of Canada) Further reading/viewing: Sophia Angbao (Instagram) Let's talk about this moment, and why Trudeau invoking the Emergencies Act is a mistake. (@NoLore on Twitter) Commissioner says Fredericton COVID-19 protest included racist symbolism and imagery (CTV) Freedom Is Un-Canadian (Canadaland Shortcuts) Behind the Insurrections (iHeart) Security expert. Mountie. Soldier: Meet three men working with the 'Freedom convoy' (Toronto Star) It Could Happen Here (iHeart) New Brunswick government hesitant to use projected surplus on aid programs (Global News) Evidence landlords cite in campaign to end N.B. 'double-tax' comes under scrutiny (CBC) New Brunswick Nurses Union issues call for action to address working conditions (Global News) Charlottetown council approves rules for short-term rentals (CBC) Population boom squeezes Halifax vacancy rate back to 1% (CBC) Telegraph-Journal, other Irving-owned N.B. newspapers to be sold to Postmedia (CBC) It's hard to describe what a contentious issue ownership of these papers used to be. (@cbcjones on Twitter) Weekend Update: Pete Davidson on Kanye West – SNL October 7, 2018 (YouTube) Kanye West Leaked Text Messages From Kim Kardashian Expressing Fear For Pete Davidson's Safety After He Encouraged Fans To "Scream" At Him In Public And It's Sparked A Conversation About Harassment (Buzzfeed) Archive 81 | Official Trailer | Netflix (YouTube) Archive 81: an Urban Wyrd Review (Folk Horror Revival) The Super Bowl halftime show was a rude awakening for 'old people.' See the best memes. (USA Today) BIC® EZ Reach™ "Pass It" with Snoop Dogg and Martha Stewart (YouTube)