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Politics is power. Join Kurtis and Patience to make sense of it.The Drip caters to the Black millennial professional. It informs you about Black political and economic advancement within a North American context, while analyzing the decisions of our political leaders across Ca...
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121 EpisodenEpisode 101 - 2023's Political Recap
Merry Christmas, Happy New Year! On our year end episode, we reflect on the absolute whirlwind that was 2023, and consider what’s next for 2024. From...
Episode 100 - Toronto mayoral candidate Mark Saunders joins The Drip
On this week’s episode, we were proud to welcome Toronto’s 23rd and first Black police chief, Mark Saunders to the show, as he seeks to lead Toronto a...
Episode 99 - Toronto mayoral candidate Mitzie Hunter joins The Drip
On this week's episode, it was great to welcome former MPP for Scarborough-Guildwood, Mitzie Hunter, to the pod. She's currently one of the top five c...
Episode 98 - Toronto mayoral candidate Celina Caesar-Chavannes returns to The Drip
On this week’s episode, friend of The Drip and Toronto mayoral candidate, former MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes, returned to the pod to discuss her campai...
Episode 97 - Federal Liberal Black Caucus reps join The Drip
On this week’s episode, Liberal Black Caucus reps and friends of The Drip, MPs Arielle Kayabaga and Michael Coteau, returned to the pod to discuss Bud...
Episode 96 - Wes Hall returns to The Drip
On this week’s episode, friend of The Drip, Dr Wes Hall, returned to the pod to discuss his book, No Bootstraps When You’re Barefoot.
Far more t...
Episode 95, part 2 - All about taxes with Faith Thompson of TaxAssist Accountants
It’s tax season, so we’re using this special episode to break down some of the most important tax changes you should know about as a millennial profes...
Episode 95, part 1 - All about taxes with Faith Thompson of TaxAssist Accountants
It’s tax season, so we’re using this special episode to break down some of the most important tax changes you should know about as a millennial profes...
Episode 94 - 2022's Political Recap
From high interest and inflation to Russia's invasion; from the Supply and Confidence agreement to the election of Pierre Poilievre, and a lot more, o...
Episode 93, part 2 - Amanda Cordner of CBC's Sort Of joins The Drip
This is part 2 of our conversation with Amanda Cordner from Sort Of, a hit comedy series co-produced by CBC, HBO Max and Sphere Media shot right here...
Episode 93, part 1 - Amanda Cordner of CBC's Sort Of joins The Drip
On this week's episode, we welcome Amanda Cordner from Sort Of, a hit comedy series co-produced by CBC, HBO Max and Sphere Media shot right here in To...
Episode 92, part 2 - Diggstown Creator Floyd Kane joins The Drip
This is part two of our two-part episode with Floyd Kane, the creator, showrunner and executive producer of Diggstown. Diggstown is an authentic legal...
Episode 92, part 1 - Diggstown Creator Floyd Kane joins The Drip
On this week’s two-part episode, we had the pleasure of hosting Floyd Kane, the creator, showrunner and executive producer of Diggstown. Diggstown is...
Episode 91 - Poilievre becomes Conservative Leader; The biggest expansion of healthcare in 60 years by the Liberals and NDP; Amnesty International joins Black federal employees on their complaint to the UN; Jackson, Mississippi and its boil water advisory
We’re back! On this week’s episode, we discuss some of the top headlines from the week of October 2nd, 2022, including:
… And plenty more.
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Episode 90, part 1 - Toronto Carnival boss Michelle Lochan joins The Drip
We ready for di road! This week we're joined by Carnival boss Michelle Lochan, Managing Director of the Festival Management Committee for the Toronto...
Episode 90, part 2 - Toronto Carnival boss Michelle Lochan joins The Drip
We ready for di road! This week we're joined by Carnival boss Michelle Lochan, Managing Director of the Festival Management Committee for the Toronto...
Episode 89, part 2 - Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie joins the Drip
On this week's episode, we were honoured to have Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie join us to discuss First Steps: A community driven report on making...
Episode 89, part 1 - Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie joins The Drip
On this week's episode, we were honoured to have Mississauga Mayor Bonnie Crombie join us to discuss First Steps: A community driven report on making...
Episode 88, part 2 - LGBTQ2+ community leader Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah joins The Drip
This is part 2 of our chat with special guest Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah, Executive Director at The Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity (CCGSD)...
Episode 88, part 1 - LGBTQ2+ community leader Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah joins The Drip
This Pride Month, special guest Debbie Owusu-Akyeeah, Executive Director at The Canadian Centre for Gender and Sexual Diversity (CCGSD) joined us to t...
Episode 87 - Premier Ford wins the 2022 election; The Bank of Canada increases interest rates to 1.5% to stem inflation; Mass Shootings in the U.S. spark legislative change in Canada; Toronto changes admissions criteria for specialized schools
On this week’s episode, we discuss some of the top headlines from the week of May 29th, including:
Premier Ford winning the 2022 election:
Episode 86 - Ontario Liberal candidate Deputy Mayor Granville Anderson joins The Drip
This week we had the pleasure of hosting Deputy Mayor Granville Anderson of Clarington, Ontario. He’s running to be the Liberal MPP for Durham in Onta...
Bonus episode: Ontario NDP MPPs Jill Andrew and Faisal Hassan join The Drip
Bonus question from episode 85 with MPPs Dr Jill Andrew and Faisal Hassan on former NDP MPP Kevin Yarde, and the NDP's support for its Black MPPs.
Episode 85 - part 2: Ontario NDP MPPs Jill Andrew and Faisal Hassan join The Drip
On this week’s episode, it was a pleasure to welcome the Ontario NDP’s Dr Jill Andrew and Faisal Hassan to The Drip to discuss the NDP’s platform ahea...
Episode 85 - part 1: Ontario NDP MPPs Jill Andrew and Faisal Hassan join The Drip
On this week’s episode, it was a pleasure to welcome the Ontario NDP’s Dr Jill Andrew and Faisal Hassan to The Drip to discuss the NDP’s platform ahea...
Episode 84 - Ontario announces its biggest budget ever, is it for BIPOC Ontarians too?; A debate is ongoing following the arrest of an 8-year old in Syracuse; Toronto Metropolitan University.
This week, the Ford Government tabled Ontario Budget 2022. At $198.6 billion in spending, this is the biggest budget in Ontario history. In fact, it’s...
Episode 83 - Doug Ford cuts the gas tax; The Ontario NDP and Liberals spar for the progressive vote; Canada’s record unemployment rate and rising interest rates; Mary Anne Chambers becomes the University of Guelph’s 10th Chancellor; and more
On this week’s episode, we discuss some of the top headlines from the week of April 10th, including:
… And plenty...
Episode 82 - #Budget2022; Minimum wage wars ahead of the Ontario election; Amazon gets its first union - much to their chagrin; A correction RE Justice Jackson; They banned Will for 10?!
On this week’s episode, we discuss some of the top headlines from the week of April 3rd, including:
… And plenty mor...
Episode 81 - The Liberal-NDP plan for cooperation; Premier Ford appoints Chief Mark Saunders to run in June; The appointment of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson to the U.S. Supreme Court; Jamaica says “we’re moving on” from the Monarchy
On this week’s episode, we discuss some of the top headlines from the week of March 20th, including:
… And p...
Episode 80 - The Porter cast joins The Drip
On this week's episode, we had the pleasure of hosting two lead cast members from The Porter, a Canadian series that tells the story of the first Blac...
Episode 79 - A deal finally struck to compensate Indigenous Child Welfare victims; Omicron fallout; Rest in Power Sidney Poitier; 1 year after the US Capital Attack, is democracy dead?; Vaccine Inequity
On this week’s episode, we discuss some of the top headlines from the week of January 2nd, including:
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Episode 78 - Canada’s Parliament unanimously passes Bill C-4 to ban conversion therapy; Premier Ford’s sweetheart deal with the 407 leaving us congested; Free Chrystul Khizer; Barbados: The world’s newest republic
On this week’s episode, we discuss some of the top headlines from the week of November 28th, including:
… And plen...
Episode 77 - Parliament’s return; Erin O’Toole’s hard time; the government’s compromise on pandemic supports; Ahmaud Arbery’s murderers actually get convicted; The Omicron variant
To our valued listeners: Because of scheduling conflicts, we will be continuing our Municipal Interview Series with Mayor Bonnie Crombie and Mayor Pat...
Episode 76, part 2 - Municipal Interview Series with Ottawa Councillor Rawlson King
This is part two of our Municipal Interview Series with Ottawa Councillor Rawlson King. Rawlson became Ottawa’s first ever Black councillor after winn...
Episode 76, part 1 - Municipal Interview Series with Ottawa Councillor Rawlson King
On this week’s episode, we’re honoured to welcome Ottawa City Councillor Rawlson King to The Drip. Rawlson became Ottawa’s first ever Black councillor...
Episode 75 - Municipal Interview Series with Deputy Mayor Sterling Lee of Ajax, Ontario
On this week’s episode, we're joined by friend of The Drip, Deputy Mayor Sterling Lee of Ajax, a town established in 1941 in Durham Region in Southern...
Episode 74, part 2: Municipal Interview Series with Deputy Mayor Steve Anderson
On part 2 of this week’s episode, we’re launching our Municipal Interview Series, where we chat with the leaders or Black representatives of specific...
Episode 74, part 1: Driven to Succeed Interview w/ Shelburne, Ontario Deputy Mayor Steve Anderson
On part 1 of this week’s episode, we’re proud to welcome Deputy Mayor Steve Anderson of Shelburne, Ontario back to The Drip.
In his autobiograph...
Episode 73 - Doug Ford's real thoughts on Immigrants; Justin Trudeau holding up the loot for Indigenous kids; Dave Chappelle Fallout; Rest Well General Colin Powell
On this week’s episode, we discuss some of the top headlines from the week of October 17th, including:
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Episode 72 - The Toronto Foundation’s Vital Signs 2021 report shows residents are struggling; Toronto City Council slaps renters in the face AGAIN; The Black North Initiative's ED confirms systemic racism knows no station
… And plenty more.
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