Dog Island
Dog Island
Dog Island
A podcast about politics, work and culture from Halifax, Nova Scotia. We are Atlantic Canada's number #1 cultural marxist internet radio program. Welcome to the Island.
Episode 61: We're Back!
Sorry it's been a while but here is a new episode. We discuss the ongoing pandemic, the Portapique tragedy, a budding Nazi colony in Cape Breton, local Black liberation movements, our wretched city council, Matt Whitman's mayoral aspirations and finally discuss some exciting news for the future of Dog Island. It's a long episode but it is very good. 
Jul 27, 2020
2 hr 20 min
Episode 60: Welcome to the Innovation District
We're back! Let's talk about Halifax's BOLD new INNOVATION DISTRICT. Afterwards, we'll learn the secret DARK ORIGINS of THE DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISTS OF CANADA, AMERICA. OUR LIVE SHOW FOR MAYWORKS IS TUESDAY MAY 12 AT 7PM AST! TUNE IN AT TWITCH.TV/DOGISLAND69
May 11, 2020
1 hr 7 min
Call in Show - 03/25/20
Everyone is still in their houses. Lots of callers in this one, people from all over "Canada" letting us know what's up their parts of the country. 
Mar 26, 2020
2 hr 23 min
Call in Show - 03/18/20
Hey folks, Gonna start doing weekly call in shows over at twitch.tv/dogisland69 every Wednesday from 6:30pm to 8:00pm EST, as long as we're all stuck indoors we might as well talk to one another. This one is a bit rough because we're still getting our bearings, but we'll get there!
Mar 20, 2020
1 hr 35 min
Episode 59: NDP Convention Vibe Check
Hugh and Andrew go to the NS NDP policy convention and cut their teeth as real journalists.  Lots of talks about policy and food including information about the NS NDP Socialist Caucus and a conversation with party leader Gary Burrill. 
Mar 3, 2020
37 min
Episode 58: Flowers for Blatchford
We're back! The dog pound talks about Christie Blatchford's rotten legacy, the actions in support of the Wet'suwet'en, and the general abysmal state of punditry in "Canada". 
Feb 18, 2020
51 min
LIVE: YEAR END SPRAY
We're live from beautiful downtown Halifax at the Art Bar +Projects giving you a rundown of the best and worst of 2019.
Jan 10, 2020
1 hr 17 min
Episode 57: Follow the Money
It's a conspiracy theory episode, you'll love it. Chris presents the gang with some compelling Gerald Cotten and QuadrigaCX theories. We also talk about Mayor Pete's involvement in the Loblaws bread fixing scandal. To round it out Graeme teaches us about some record stores in the Mile End and we chat about small business. Buy tickets to our live show here End song: Bread Dough Rising by Muncho   
Dec 17, 2019
1 hr 10 min
Episode 56: The Trudeau Formula Ft Martin Lukacs
We're joined live in studio D by author Martin Lukacs to discuss his new book The Trudeau Formula: Seduction and Betrayal in an Age of Discontent.  Buy the book: http://www.trudeauformula.com/ Buy tickets to our next live show: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/dog-island-holiday-revue-tickets-84834268581    
Dec 4, 2019
1 hr 22 min
Episode 55: My AIMS is True
We announce our new assistant position, an exciting opportunity for a career minded person. Other topics this week: The Atlantic Institute for Market Studies and their merger with the Fraser Institute. More on how Air BnB is destroying our lives. Healthcare updates. Sex and dating stuff. Take the short term rental survey here: https://www.shapeyourcityhalifax.ca/short-term-rentals   Thanks!
Nov 21, 2019
1 hr 12 min
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