Civically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina Cherneskey

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Civically speaking is a podcast that focuses on all things civic - focusing in on Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, and wider political, geopolitical, and related issues facing us in a 21st-century word. Host, Lenore Swystun, a Registered Professional Planner, Sociologist, and Facilitator together with Communications Specialist and former Journalist, Christina Cherneskey, invites guests and guest panels to discuss all things current and topical. Civically Speaking episodes are self-produced and aired weekly on Saskatoon's community radio station cfcr.ca along with providing podcast versions and special videocast and podcast direct specials. Tune in, try it, and we promise you'll find yourself coming back for more. We talk planning, politics, people - civically speaking!

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2024.04.23 Civically Speaking - Libraries and Third Spaces

Apr 23 2024 56 mins

Hello Dear Listeners,Thanks again for tuning in. In this episode Christina and I dive into a recent announcement by the City of Saskatoon's Public Library - sharing that four libraries will be reducing their hours due to safety issues. This leads into a deeper discussion about third spaces; what they are and how important these spaces our to creating community cohesion, vibran

2024.04.16 Civically Speaking - civic smatterings with guest co-host Gordon Androsoff

Apr 16 2024 56 mins

Hello Dear Listeners,Mid-April - upcoming Federal budget hits today - we'll have recorded prior to it being released - but some contents known already. Gordon Androsoff joins while Christina not able to make today's show. Gord and I go all over the place - from damns and food and water and security to the un-housed and housing and community based organizations and advocac

2024.04.09 Civically Speaking - A Total Eclipse somewhere else...

Apr 09 2024 56 mins

Dear Listeners,We are back this week after a little Spring Break. Thanks for your patience.Today we discuss the Solar eclipse that happened that had many a community in parts of Mexico, the USA and eastern Canada seeing the shadow of the moon during the day. Very cool. Now, sadly, our 45% peek at this (a partial eclipse in Saskatchewan) was obstructed by clouds. But none the less,

2024.03.26 Civically Speaking Post Provincial Election SK

Mar 26 2024 55 mins

Howdy Listeners,Hope you are enjoying the week before some bunny times come to be ...We get into the provincial budget - not so much the deets - but the feel - the message overall - what does this mean in an election year?Have a listen. Support community radio.Be safe this coming long weekend.Thanks much for tuning in.Civically Speaking, Lenore with ChristinaCivically Speaking- Sas

2024.03.19 Welcome Samantha Yaholnitsky

Mar 18 2024 55 mins

Hello Dear Listeners,Welcome to the show, Samantha Yaholnitsky. A communicator, political operative and much more...We go around the issues provincially and municipally. Have a listen. Support local media especially community radio and shows just like this. Civically speaking,Lenore Swystun Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues.

2024.03.12 Early March Days of Civically Speaking - Tidbits

Mar 12 2024 56 mins

Dear Listeners,It's a motley smattering of early March days as we reset after a week off.Christina Cherneskey recording from her home studio and myself from the WHL's home arena in Prince Albert - we muse about a few different happenings in the civic arena and give a few shout outs to local and international Canadians doing good.Have a listen. Apologies now for the sound

2024.02.27 Civically Speaking - Ratcheting It Up YXE Politics and beyond

Feb 27 2024 56 mins

Dear Listeners,We reassemble one of our Civically Speaking Panels. And we go far, wide and deep. Ending with a rapid round of key Saskatoon political issues. Yes, we are ratcheting it up - with back at it panel members, Cary Tarasoff and James Yachyshen. International, national, provincial, and municipal rounds. Thanks for supporting community radio and shows just like this.Much ap

2024.02.20 Civicslly Speaking Civic Updates on Civic Updates Toon Town YXE

Feb 21 2024 56 mins

Dear Listeners,Thx for tuning in. PrognosticationsMessaging. Issues. WhoWhen WhatDEEDS and more...Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues.

2024.02.13 Civically Speaking - First Up, Mayoral Race Saskatoon...

Feb 13 2024 56 mins

Thanks for tuning in, Civically Speaking Listeners,In this episode we dive into the first to perhaps be sharing they are interested in running for the Mayoral position.And a whole bunch more. Have a listen...Warm regards,Lenore SwystunCivically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues.

2024.01.30 Civically Speaking - Phil Tank - What it means when an Incumbent Mayor leaves...

Feb 07 2024 55 mins

Hello Dear Listeners,Slightly out of order. Here is the show that aired the week I was away. Christina Cherneskey and Phil Tank discuss what it means when an Incumbent Mayor steps away and much more.Have a listen. Exercise your democratic muscles. And, be sure to hug a loved one a little closer.Love you, Mom,Lenore on behalf of Christina Cherneskey and myself for Civically Speaking