Dr. Norlaine Thomas has a PhD in marketing and talks about how everything from fonts to colours to words are used to hide mis(and dis)information in political rhetoric. Hosted by Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean and Kathleen Smith

Alberta gets a new premier tomorrow and we are both confident, and because of that confidence, extremely lacking in confidence. It makes sense if you're in Alberta. Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean and Kathleen Smith

Dr. Angela Grace joins Kathleen Smith and Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean to talk about partisanship and women in politics. It's going to piss some people off. Enjoy!

Alberta politics commentator and Principal of Janet Brown Opinion Research joins Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean and Kathleen Smith to talk about political participation, UCP leadership race, polling, and more!

Deirdre and Kathleen have some thoughts on the UCP leadership race and Alberta politics - this one isn't safe for work or those who get offended by some prolific use of the F-bomb. But I feel better ;)

In case you missed it: this episode with Troy Wason, former president of the Progressive Conservative Association of Alberta, and Vitor Marciano, former Executive Director of the Wildrose Alliance Party and inner political advisor within the Wildrose Party, was recorded in March of 2019. I asked them to tell me what was going on within the respective parties from May 5, 2015 until the merger in 2017. Hosted by Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean

We often think of the joys of Christmas but people who have experienced loss still have the same calendars we do, and for some, it's not as easy. This hour is about loving, losing, and living. Many thanks to our guests, founders of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Support Centre, Aditi Loveridge and Danyelle Kaluski for their time, their stories, and their love. Find out more about PILSC here: https://pilsc.org/ Hosted by Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean and Kathleen Smith

Today's guests are pulling no punches about Covid. Dr. Gosia Gasperowich, a developmental biologist from the University of Calgary, Shawna Gawreluck, an Edmonton medical laboratory technician, and Dr. Tehseen Ladha, a pediatrician and professor from the University of Alberta let us bask in their knowledge for an episode that flies by - like it's airborne. Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean and Kathleen Smith host.

Authors Dr. Jackie Seidel from the University of Calgary and Dr. Darlene St. Georges from the University of Lethbridge join Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean to talk about their collaboration, released this fall. Visit https://www.jasonkenneypoetryproject.com/ to view, download, or purchase a copy.

Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean and Kathleen Smith welcome Abby Vandenberghe and Stephanie Wolfe from the wildly popular Jason Kenney's Hot Boy Summer musical - it's sold out but they've opened a second run from December 9 to 16 - get your tickets! https://www.grindstonetheatre.ca/jasonkenneyhotboysummer/

Moms vs a pandemic seemed apropos - we're doing our best and we all just want the kids to pick their sh*t up. Sarah Biggs, Liz Buchanan, and Katie O'Byrne join Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean to let off some steam and have a few laughs.

F**k the UCP. Also, download the track. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vFUeGcVDVDQ

Author and Educator Lisa Bush joins Kathleen Smith and Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean to review gender expectations, norms, and how those in power, particularly in the Alberta government today, are exploiting those expectations today. All roads lead to politics, my friend.

Dr. Caroline Hodes from the University of Lethbridge and Dr. Crystal Fraser from the University of Alberta join Kathleen Smith and Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean to talk about racism, responsibility, colonialism, and having tough conversations about what it means to be Canadian.

Dr. Muna Saleh and Dr. Christine Martineau from Concordia University of Edmonton join Kathleen Smith and Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean to talk about teaching, learning, and supporting each other through news cycles. Subscribers to patreon/politicalRnD get early access to uncensored episodes.

Catherine Griwkowsky from Alberta Today (formerly with SUN and Sherwood Park news, and the Journal) and Sheila Pratt, formerly of Medicine Hat News, Calgary Herald, SUN, and the Edmonton Journal, join Kathleen Smith and Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean to talk about the evolution of print media, the joys of being a girl, social media and so much more. Uncensored episodes available on patreon at politicalrnd.

Dr. Tehseen Ladha and Dr. Leyla Asadi join Kathleen Smith and Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean to talk about reopening, school spread, kids and covid, Stampede, vaccines, and, finally, a little optimism for Alberta. Full episodes available on patreon at politicalrnd.

Dr. Lisa Young from the University of Calgary and Lisa Kirbie, CEO of Blackbird Strategies in Ottawa join Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean and Kathleen Smith to talk about feminist perspectives, childcare and how GenX is going to save the world.

Susan Elliott and Jenn Sanford join Deirdre and Kathleen to talk about being conservative in 2021. What do you do when the party no longer represents you? What do you do when it no longer represents the majority of Canadians? You start a podcast, guest on podcasts, of course :) Early access and uncensored episodes available on patreon at politicalRnD.

Deirdre and Kathleen are joined by Kristen van de Beizenbos and Dr. Jennifer Winter from the University of Calgary to talk about carbon pricing/tax, the point of emissions pricing, and the Supreme Court of Canada decision re: federal carbon pricing policy. We tried to stay out of the weeds but at the end of the day - it's not a simple policy. For early access to full, unedited episodes, subscribe to our patreon at politicalrnd.

Dr. Shauna Wilton from University of Alberta Augustana Campus in Camrose and Carla Howatt, former council member for Strathcona County join Kathleen and Deirdre to talk about Dr. Wilton's upcoming paper "Grandma is the Mayor" and women in municipal politics. Extended version (including a Kathleen rant) available for subscribers at patreon.com/politicalrnd

It started with a question about conservative bias in universities and blew up from there - what was it really about? Dr. Melanee Thomas from the University of Calgary and Dr. Lise Gotell from the University of Alberta shed some light on the subject. Kathleen Smith admits she's seeing a clearer picture and Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean realizes we're probably never going to get a conservative perspective on these conversations. Subscribers get more: uncensored episodes available on patreon at...

Tonight, we dance. Put your hands together for Stephanie Wolfe and Karen Johnson-Diamond as they take us through the 80's and beyond. Deirdre is outed as not-nerd-enough, Kathleen has a meatloaf wall, Karen is a Neil Diamond super fan and Stephanie wants the mom-jeans. Folks - we do it all. Patrons get extra episodes, early access and unedited shows at patreon / politicalrnd

Councillors Belinda Crowson (Lethbridge) and Erin Stevenson (Spruce Grove) join Deirdre Mitchell-MacLean and Kathleen Smith to talk about their experiences in municipal government and have some tips for candidates and the rest of us. Early access and additional episodes are available on patreon at politicalrnd.