Progressive Publics

On this episode Mount Royal University scholar Roberta Lexier with panelists Ricardo Acuna (Parkland Institute), Joe Vipond (Calgary Climate Hub), Lisa Young (University of Calgary) and Kim Siever (The Alberta Worker) what the future holds for the prairie petrostate.The Progressive Publics podcast presents a series of conversations connecting academic scholarship and independent Canadian media and featuring the Unrigged journalism and Harbinger podcast communities in dialogue with artists, activists and academics.This conversation was recorded at the third edition of the Progressive Publics Symposium, held at Mount Royal University in Calgary on June 14th, 2025.

On this episode join Mount Royal University scholar Roberta Lexier with panelists Stephen Magusiak (PressProgress), Kim Siever (The Alberta Worker) and independent journalist Ximena González to discuss the uncertain future of independent journalism in Alberta.The Progressive Publics podcast presents a series of conversations connecting academic scholarship and independent Canadian media and featuring the Unrigged journalism and Harbinger podcast communities in dialogue with artists, activists and academics.This conversation was recorded at the third edition of the Progressive Publics Symposium, held at Mount Royal University in Calgary on June 14th, 2025.

On this episode join Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East Interim President Michael Bueckert, Anti-Racism Program lead researcher Jamila Ewais and Director of Media Advocacy Jason Toney and Black Rose Books editor Clara Swan Kennedy for a conversation exploring anti-Palestinian media, racism and CJPME Advocacy.The Progressive Publics podcast presents a series of conversations connecting academic scholarship and independent Canadian media and featuring the Unrigged journalism and Harbinger podcast communities in dialogue with artists, activists and academics.This conversation was recorded at the second edition of the Progressive Publics Symposium, held at Concordia University in Montreal in collaboration with the Data Justice Hub and the Social Justice Centre on March 1st, 2025.

On this episode join The Rover's Savannah Stewart, The Eastern Door's Marcus Bankuti, CKUT 90.3FM's Jules Bugiel and independent journalist Emelia Fournier for a conversation exploring the state of independent journalism in Canada today.The Progressive Publics podcast presents a series of conversations connecting academic scholarship and independent Canadian media and featuring the Unrigged journalism and Harbinger podcast communities in dialogue with artists, activists and academics.This conversation was recorded at the second edition of the Progressive Publics Symposium, held at Concordia University in Montreal in collaboration with the Data Justice Hub and the Social Justice Centre on February 28th, 2025.

The Progressive Publics podcast presents a series of conversations connecting academic scholarship and independent Canadian media and featuring the Unrigged journalism and Harbinger podcast communities in dialogue with artists, activists and academics.On episode 7 join scholars Josh Falek and Patrick Teed and Replay co-hosts Dr. Shama Rangwala and Desmond Cole in a conversation talking about race, pop culture and Bridgerton fandom.This conversation was recorded at the inaugural edition of the Progressive Publics Symposium, held at the Centre for Social Innovation in Toronto in collaboration with York University’s faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies on November 8th, 2024.

The Progressive Publics podcast presents a series of conversations connecting academic scholarship and independent Canadian media and featuring the Unrigged journalism and Harbinger podcast communities in dialogue with artists, activists and academics.On episode 6 join Press Progress Ontario reporter Eric Wickham, The Local associate editor Inori Roy and conference co-producer and Replay co-host Dr. Shama Rangwala for a conversation exploring how Data Journalism covers social issues like the housing crisis and economic and food insecurity.This conversation was recorded at the inaugural edition of the Progressive Publics Symposium, held at the Centre for Social Innovation in Toronto in collaboration with York University’s faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies on November 8th, 2024.

The Progressive Publics podcast presents a series of conversations connecting academic scholarship and independent Canadian media and featuring the Unrigged journalism and Harbinger podcast communities in dialogue with artists, activists and academics.On episode 5 join The Resolve editor and founder Matt Dimera, Press Forward lead Vicky Mochama and The Breach’s Desmond Cole for a conversation reflecting on the solutions and successes they’ve uncovered in regards to building a space for Black voices in Canadian journalism.This conversation was recorded at the inaugural edition of the Progressive Publics Symposium, held at the Centre for Social Innovation in Toronto in collaboration with York University’s faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies on November 8th, 2024.

The Progressive Publics podcast presents a series of conversations connecting academic scholarship and independent Canadian media and featuring the Unrigged journalism and Harbinger podcast communities in dialogue with artists, activists and academics.On episode 4 join Green Majority's Stefan Hostetter with guests Harbinger board director and University of Toronto political science scholar Dr. Jess Green and Re-Generation co-director Gareth Gransaull in a conversation exploring the state of the Climate Justice Movement in Canada.This conversation was recorded at the inaugural edition of the Progressive Publics Symposium, held at the Centre for Social Innovation in Toronto in collaboration with York University’s faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies on November 8th, 2024.

The Progressive Publics podcast presents a series of conversations connecting academic scholarship and independent Canadian media and featuring the Unrigged journalism and Harbinger podcast communities in dialogue with artists, activists and academics.On episode 3 join host Rob Rousseau with guests Anti Empire Project’s Dr. Justin Podur, Canada and the World: Settler Capitalism and the Colonial Imagination author Dr. Tyler Shipley and graduate student Vedanth Govi in a conversation exploring a history of Canada and imperialism. This conversation was recorded at the inaugural edition of the Progressive Publics Symposium, held at the Centre for Social Innovation in Toronto in collaboration with York University’s faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies on November 8th, 2024.

The Progressive Publics podcast presents a series of conversations connecting academic scholarship and independent Canadian media and featuring the Unrigged journalism and Harbinger podcast communities in dialogue with artists, activists and academics.On episode 2 Douglas Coldwell Layton Foundation board member and historian Jon Weier unpacks the legacy of independent media and Canadian social democracy, The Grind editor-in-chief David Gray-Donald reflects on the challenges of running an alt newspaper and indie musician Dorothea Paas and the New Feeling cooperative's Tabassum Siddiqui explore where performance and independent music journalism meet.This conversation was recorded at the inaugural edition of the Progressive Publics Symposium, held at the Centre for Social Innovation in Toronto in collaboration with York University’s faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies on November 8th, 2024.

The Progressive Publics podcast presents a series of conversations connecting academic scholarship and independent Canadian media and featuring the Unrigged journalism and Harbinger podcast communities in dialogue with artists, activists and academics.On episode 1 join Jacobin columnist Luke Savage and Broadbent Institute Director of Policy and Engagement and Perspectives Journal editor Clem Nocos in conversation with Canadian Dimension editor Harisson Samphir discussing the legacy and influence of the country’s longest running leftist .  Then Canadian Center for Policy Alternatives Ontario director Randy Robinson joins the panel to talk about tenant union activism, rent strikes and Toronto’s world class public library system.This conversation was recorded at the inaugural edition of the Progressive Publics Symposium, held at the Centre for Social Innovation in Toronto in collaboration with York University’s faculty of Liberal Arts and Professional Studies on November 8th, 2024.