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Ward Zero podcast
by LiveWire Calgary
Esmahan Razavi, Jeremy Zhao and LiveWire Calgary editor Darren Krause provide insight and analysis on hot civic issues and political happenings in the city.
Episodes
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Ward Zero - S3E2 - Calgary housing, election and... Sports!
After a bit of a break due to scheduling, the election and other of life's wonderful creations, the Ward Zero team is back to talk about Calgary's top civic issues. In this episode, Esmahan Razavi - back from steering campaign victories for the Alberta NDP in two high-profile Calgary ridings -...
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Ward Zero - S3E1 - Green Line CEO on SNC Lavalin, Calgary arena and DT sheriffs
To launch our third season of the Ward Zero podcast in style, we've got Green Line CEO Darshpreet Bhatti answering questions specifically on SNC-Lavalin's involvement in the $5.5 billion project. Plus, the Ward Zero trio hits on the Calgary arena project and a potential new site, plus: Will…
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Ward Zero - S2 E15: The Year Ender
In the final episode of the year - and the season - the Ward Zero trio of Esmahan Razavi, Jeremy Zhao and LiveWire Calgary editor Darren Krause take a look back at 2022 and they glimpse ahead to 2023. They choose and defend their selection for news story of the year, their newsmaker of the year…
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Ward Zero - S2 E14 - The Calgary budget edition
The Ward Zero trio tackles the Calgary budget head on in this episode! Join them for their perspective on how Calgary's 2023-2026 Service Plans and Budgets rolled out this year. There's also a pretty sizeable bit of bonus content for members only this time around - so watch for it in a new spot...
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Ward Zero - S2 E13: Conduct, Premier, Municipal parties...
In this episode "conduct" means a lot of different things. (It's also tied to BONUS content you can get via Patreon. We talk about the David Wallace / Russian dark money scam over there for a solid 10 minutes. (members only!)). The Ward Zero trio hits on on Premier Smith's first month in office…
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Ward Zero S2E12: Event Centre, BOLD Edmonton cycling plan
The Event Centre is back in the Calgary news, and the Ward Zero trio of Esmahan Razavi, Jeremy Zhao and LiveWire Calgary editor Darren Krause talks about the $16.8 million in close out costs, but really dive into transparency. They even tie in the way Calgary's 2026 Olympic bid was handled. After...
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Ward Zero - S2 E11 - MORE new communities, Sovereignty Act
The trio is back with a late summer episode of the Ward Zero podcast, just as everything gets back in full swing. In this month's episode, they talk about the approval of three new communities (on top of five already approved). They also discuss the Sovereignty Act and what implications are in…
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Ward Zero - S2E10: New Calgary communities, healthcare woes
In the latest Ward Zero episode, the team talks about the newly-approved Calgary suburban communities and also some healthcare issues with urgent care centre hours being cut. There's a hot take, some quick hits and Esmahan speculates about... a panda attack? Thanks for listening! (Don't miss the...
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Ward Zero - S2E9 - Climate strategy, Councillor sanctions
The trio is back for a mid-summer show and they focus on a couple of recent topics: Climate strategy and councillor sanctions. One of the hot takes ties in nicely to the climate debate - and the misinformation around the so-called $87 billion cost over 26 years to implement the climate strategy....
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Ward Zero - S2E8: Climate strategy, UCP leadership and Calgary Transit safety
We're back after working between crazy schedules, sickness, vacation and more to catch you up on City of Calgary-related news and issues. With Esmahan dealing with a bout of Covid, LiveWire Calgary editor Darren Krause took over this episode's hosting duties. The trio catches you up on the…
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Ward Zero - S2E7: Payouts, DT activations, 'Freedom convoys and the Calgary surplus
In the latest Ward Zero episode, Esmahan Razavi, Jeremy Zhao and LiveWire Calgary editor, Darren Krause look at a handful of recent city issues. The trio talks about the severance payout to former Mayor Gondek Chief of Staff Stephen Carter and whether this should be a problem for taxpayers. They...
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Ward Zero - S2E6: Blowers, SM conduct, (un)affordable housing
In this episode, Esmahan Razavi, Jeremy Zhao and LiveWire Calgary editor Darren Krause look at a recent social media exchange (with expletives) between former Mayor Gondek Chief of Staff Stephen Carter and Ward 13 Coun. Dan McLean. The trio also fires up the conversation on banning gas-powered…
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Ward Zero - S2E5 - Event Centre, polling numbers, thin blue line
A lot of ground to cover in the latest Ward Zero episode, as the trio, led by Esmahan Razavi, tackle the Event Centre, recent Calgary city council polling numbers, an exclusive LWC investigation into donor disclosures and... the controversial thin blue line debate.
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Ward Zero S2E4 - The Beltline Protests edition
Esmahan Razavi, Jeremy Zhao and LiveWire Calgary editor Darren Krause talk about the different facets of recent Beltline protests. The trio covers the physical action taken by police against counter-protesters, the city's letter to the Calgary Police Commission, a tweet and motion by Coun.…
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Ward Zero - S2E3 - MGA, provincial budget and Beltline freedom protests
Esmahan, Jeremy and Darren talked for way longer than this podcast... and went deep on several issues. They hit on the province wanting to reopen the Municipal Government Act, how the city saw Alberta budget cash and transit safety and how to deal with the social disorder. PLUS - With no public...
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Ward Zero - S2E2 - Council conduct, masks and relationships, PLUS Sweeet hot takes
In this episode, Esmahan Razavi, Jeremy Zhao and LWC editor Darren Krause talk about council conduct, mask and the relationship with the province of Alberta. LWC members get bonus content via Patreon, so you'll have to check that out.
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Ward Zero - S2E1 - Security, Green Line and politics versus governance
Esmahan Razavi, along with Jeremy Zhao and LiveWire Calgary editor Darren Krause kick off Ward Zero season 2 with some hot button topics. They talk about the councillor home security costs and how the rise of extremism plays in this conversation. They also hit on the difference between politics…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Esmahan Razavi, Jeremy Zhao and LiveWire Calgary editor Darren Krause provide insight and analysis on hot civic issues and political happenings in the city.
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Esmahan Razavi, Jeremy Zhao and LiveWire Calgary editor Darren Krause provide insight and analysis on hot civic issues and political happenings in the city.
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