Off Script: Atlantic Canada Politics

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Off Script: Atlantic Canada Politics

Off Script is a podcast for engaged citizens, public leaders and activists in Atlantic Canada. In April of 2019, this podcast will be dedicated to exploring the politics and possibilities surrounding the April 23 provincial election and referendum on electoral reform. Join hosts, Mark Coffin and Jesse Hitchcock, as they try to make sense of it all. Explore our past episodes for conversations with former Nova Scotia MLAs (Season One), and conversations with active elected officials and activists in Atlantic Canada (Season 2). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 2019-04-26

    Off the Ledge #4: If you don't know ... form a government!

    In this episode of Off the Ledge, Mark and Jesse pour over the election results. They take stock of election night coverage, speculate on what's next for newly elected MLAs and the government, and consider the future of electoral reform on Prince Edward Island. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    45 min

  2. 2019-04-18

    Off the Ledge #3: Leaders debate, civility contests, and waxing hypothetical

    Mark and Jesse are joined by a special guest who actually lives on PEI and knows something about asking the right question. We unpack a few highlights from this week's CBC leader's debate, explore whether PEI politics is as civil as it appears, and talk about even more hypothetical election and referendum outcomes. Follow us on Twitter: @SpringtideCo / @MarkCoffin / @JesseHitchcock / @jbgreenan Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr

  3. 2019-04-11

    Off the Ledge #2: 'If you don't know, don't vote'

    Mark and Jesse dive into the issues surrounding the Prince Edward Island referendum on electoral reform. In this episode, we explore the question, the rules, and the politics of the referendum. References Mentioned: - Electoral Systems Referendum Act - Much-amended P.E.I. referendum legislation passes (CBC) Follow us on Twitter: @SpringtideCo / @MarkCoffin / @JesseHitchcock Follow Springtide on Facebook and Instagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    41 min

  4. 2019-04-04

    Off the Ledge #1: The politics and possibilities of the PEI Election

    In the first episode of the Off the Ledge series, hosts Mark Coffin and Jesse Hitchcock talk through the last several years of politics in Canada's smallest province in order to better understand how exactly we reached the current political moment. If you're not familiar with Island politics, buckle up. Here's where things are at: - The Green Party of PEI is leading in the polls, in a province that's never had anything but majority Liberal or (Progressive) Conservative governments. - A referendum is set for the same date as the general election, where Islanders will be asked to choose between a new, mixed-member proportional voting system, or to keep the first-past-the-post system. In this episode we explore how we got here, and what some of the potential outcomes of the election and referendum vote might involve. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min

  5. 2018-05-04

    Springtide and the future of our podcasts

    This week we bring you some important news about the future of podcasts at Springtide. To chime in on the future of this show, contact me at mark@springtide.ngo Support the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    8 min

  6. 2018-04-20 · BONUS

    REPLAY: Women in Nova Scotia Politics - Former MLAs reflect on their experience

    This week, we have some questions for our listeners. Why do you listen to this show? What need does it serve for you? And how can we serve that need better. Answer us at offscript@springtide.ngo or tweet @SpringtideCo. And in honour of April of 2018 being the 100th anniversary of the first time women voted in Nova Scotia elections, we share a re-run of an episode we produced last year - about the women of Nova Scotia politics past. We explore the unique experiences of the women who ran for and won seats in the Nova Scotia legislature – the challenges they faced in getting there, and the challenges awaiting them once they arrived. -- SUPPORT THE PODCAST Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    40 min
  7. #31: Interview with Waye Mason: "Cars are the least important thing - that's the law in Halifax!"

    2018-04-12

    #31: Interview with Waye Mason: "Cars are the least important thing - that's the law in Halifax!"

    This week we're joined by Halifax councillor Waye Mason. Waye currently serves as the Deputy Mayor of Halifax. We chat about the politician's perspective on how the new bike lane coming to South Park street came to be. We explore some of the super-powers of the deputy mayor. We also talk about how Waye makes decisions when his constituents are divided on an issue. Support the podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    27 min
  8. #30: The Battle for Proportional Representation on PEI - Interview with Mark Greenan

    2018-03-28

    #30: The Battle for Proportional Representation on PEI - Interview with Mark Greenan

    The first time Prince Edward Islanders voted on electoral reform, they voted to keep the status quo. That was in 2005. Mark Greenan was involved in the campaign then, and ended up writing a masters thesis on the topic. The second time Islanders voted on electoral reform was in a 2016 plebiscite where 52% of voters expressed a preference for a mixed-member proportional system. The voters were ready, but the government wasn't. Citing low voter turnout, the Government is choosing to hold another vote.  When the upcoming provincial election happens (at a date of the Government's choosing between now and next October), Islanders will be asked to choose between the current system and a Mixed Member Proportional one. Mark Greenan has been at the forefront of the movement for proportional representation on PEI since it began. On this episode of the Off Script podcast, we speak with Mark about the Island's lengthy journey towards electoral reform (and his own journey).  Support the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    30 min
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Off Script is a podcast for engaged citizens, public leaders and activists in Atlantic Canada. In April of 2019, this podcast will be dedicated to exploring the politics and possibilities surrounding the April 23 provincial election and referendum on electoral reform. Join hosts, Mark Coffin and Jesse Hitchcock, as they try to make sense of it all. Explore our past episodes for conversations with former Nova Scotia MLAs (Season One), and conversations with active elected officials and activists in Atlantic Canada (Season 2). Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Springtide
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2019
  • Episodes
    80
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Springtide Collective for Democracy Society 2017
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    Off Script: Atlantic Canada Politics

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