Open Sources (Ep. #494) Show Notes for November 21, 2024

This week on Open Sources Guelph, we’re stuck in the middle with you. If you’re feeling stuck, you’re not alone and it’s safe to say that the entire government apparatus at all levels seem stuck these days. This edition of a show will be a recital of being stuck, from gridlock in Ottawa to impasses at the annual international climate change summit. Our provincial government seems stuck on bail reform, while our greatest Christmas parade is just strapped… for cash. Continue reading “Open Sources (Ep. #494) Show Notes for November 21, 2024” →

Open Sources (Ep. #484) Show Notes for September 12, 2024

This week on Open Sources Guelph there’s discord, and so soon in the school year! If you had the NDP 86’ing there formal agreement with the Liberals on you 2024 Bingo Card, we’ve got good news, but if you’re a right-wing YouTuber with some bank then we’ve probably got some bad news for you. If you’re a fan of dedicated public servants though we’ve got good news because we’re talking to one of them in the back half of the show. Continue reading “Open Sources (Ep. #484) Show Notes for September 12, 2024” →

Open Sources (Ep. #483) Show Notes for September 5, 2024

This week on Open Sources Guelph, it’s back to school time! In the spirit of learning and continuing education we will open our minds and exercise our takes by tackling the big news stories of the week including a return trip to the Middle East where war and peace continues to be top of mind, and then there’s matters of immigration making the headlines here in Canada. More locally than that, we will talk about recent changes to government policy on safe consumption sites. Continue reading “Open Sources (Ep. #483) Show Notes for September 5, 2024” →

Open Sources (Ep. #482) Show Notes for August 29, 2024

This week on Open Sources Guelph, we’re getting our bearings. In this late summer mode, we’re looking to the coming election south of the border and the constantly changing game there, meanwhile on this side of the border the Federal Liberals are hoping that they have enough juice to change their own game. Meanwhile, here in Guelph, the game is “musical chairs” and the players are Guelph city council and community members experiencing homelessness. Continue reading “Open Sources (Ep. #482) Show Notes for August 29, 2024” →

Open Sources (Ep. #479) Show Notes for July 25, 2024

This week on Open Sources Guelph, we need a drink. Good thing the liquor stores are open again, and to talk about why that is and what the workers in those stores are thinking, we’re joined by one of their union leaders on this episode. Why are we drinking? Drama! So much drama in the U.S. Presidential election this week as the odds changed again, and meanwhile, closer to home, we’ve got some big decisions to make in terms of our own defence.
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Open Sources (Ep. #474) Show Notes for June 20, 2024

This week on Open Sources Guelph, we’re beating the heat with hard hitting punditry. To that end, we’re knocking off some of the circus politics to talk about serious issues like foreign interference in our politics and the seemingly increasing gulf between police and reporters while they’re on the job. For the interview this week, we’re talking to one of the newer members of the Ontario legislature about how she’s spending these 120 some-odd days of summer. Continue reading “Open Sources (Ep. #474) Show Notes for June 20, 2024” →

Open Sources (Ep. #467) Show Notes for April 18, 2024

This week on Open Sources Guelph, we’re going to have an “orgy of spending.” That’s how one Conservative MP described this year’s federal budget, and we’re going to talk about why, and speaking of elicit sex, we’re going talk about the criminal trial of the former U.S. President. In the back half of the show though we’re going to keep things nice and professional with a future election candidate. Continue reading “Open Sources (Ep. #467) Show Notes for April 18, 2024” →