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Published by Christopher Chiasson
A local news show hosted by Christopher Chiasson. New episodes every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
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Gabe Blanc and Contra Tenore join the show to discuss the results of the Toronto municipal election. _________________________________________ Gabe BlancInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/gabe.blanc/X (Twitter): https://x.com/Gabe_BlancBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/gabeblanc.bsky.socialContra TenoreInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/contra_tenore/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cntrtnrBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/cntrtnr.bsky.socialNewsletter: https://contratenore.beehiiv.com/_________________________________________ Support the show: buymeaguinness.caToronto the Politics the Show the IG: instagram.com/TorontoThePoliticsTheShowEmail: torontothepoliticstheshow@gmail.com
Cycling advocate and author of 'Wheeling Through Toronto', Albert Koehl, joins the show to discuss the removal of downtown bike lanes, how it fits into a century long pattern, and what's going to come next. _______ Albert Koehl » Website: http://www.albertkoehl.ca/» Book - Wheeling Through Toronto: https://utppublishing.com/doi/book/10.3138/9781487549572» Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/albertkoehl.bsky.social____________________________Support the show: buymeaguinness.caToronto the Politics the Show the IG: instagram.com/TorontoThePoliticsTheShowEmail: torontothepoliticstheshow@gmail.com
In this episode, Christopher predicts the Toronto 2026 municipal election with 100% confidence. Support the show: buymeaguinness.ca Toronto the Politics the Show the IG: instagram.com/TorontoThePoliticsTheShow Email: torontothepoliticstheshow@gmail.com
Canadaland producer and host Noor Azrieh joins the show to chat Brad Bradford's AI astroturfing app and the effectiveness of social media in local elections. Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/ttpts Toronto the Politics the Show the IG: instagram.com/TorontoThePoliticsTheShow Email: torontothepoliticstheshow@gmail.com
Curran Stikuts, city councillor candidate for Ward 13, Toronto-Centre, joins the show chat housing, the TTC, nightlife, density, and the future of downtown Toronto. Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/ttptsToronto the Politics the Show the IG: instagram.com/TorontoThePoliticsTheShowEmail: torontothepoliticstheshow@gmail.com
Councillor Alejandra Bravo joins the Show to talk about her path to City Hall, the future of Toronto’s progressive politics, and what she wants to accomplish in a second term. Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/ttptsToronto the Politics the Show the IG: instagram.com/TorontoThePoliticsTheShowEmail: torontothepoliticstheshow@gmail.com
Nate Erskine-Smith, councillor candidate for Beaches - East York, joins the show to discuss his resignation from parliament, why he's running for council, and the state of the Ontario Liberals. Music by Zeyad Hamza: www.instagram.com/zeyadplaysguitar/Support the show: buymeacoffee.com/ttpts Toronto the Politics the Show the IG: instagram.com/TorontoThePoliticsTheShowEmail: torontothepoliticstheshow@gmail.com
Councillor Amber Morley joins the show to discuss the corruption allegations at Toronto Police Services, how we can address homelessness, and Olivia Chow's record. Thank you to Chantecler (798 Bloor Street W) for donating their restaurant to record this episode. Thank you to Zeyad Hamza for the music. Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/ttpts Toronto the Politics the Show the IG: instagram.com/TorontoThePoliticsTheShow Email: torontothepoliticstheshow@gmail.com
At 20 years old, Tom Cai is running for City Council in Toronto Centre.We talk about why he entered the race, his concerns about development and the loss of small businesses, Toronto’s condo market, vacant housing, property taxes and whether building more density is ultimately good for the city.Music by Zeyad Hamza: https://www.instagram.com/zeyadplaysguitar/Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/ttptsChristopher's IG: instagram.com/ChristopherChiassonToronto the Politics the Show the Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/torontothepolitics.bsky.socialToronto the Politics the Show the IG: instagram.com/TorontoThePoliticsTheShowEmail: torontothepoliticstheshow@gmail.com
Josh Matlow, Councillor for Ward 12, Toronto - St Pauls, chats about why he wants to run for reelection, police spending, and Oliva Chow’s record. Music by Zeyad Music: https://www.instagram.com/zeyadplaysguitar/ Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/ttpts Christopher's IG: instagram.com/ChristopherChiasson Toronto the Politics the Show the Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/torontothepolitics.bsky.social Toronto the Politics the Show the IG: instagram.com/TorontoThePoliticsTheShow Email: torontothepoliticstheshow@gmail.com
Gord Perks, Councillor for Ward 4 Parkdale - Highpark, joins the show to discuss what he’s learned from 20 years of City Council, how it’s becoming harder for local politicians to serve their constituents, and why capitalism is trash. Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/ttpts Christopher's IG: instagram.com/ChristopherChiasson Toronto the Politics the Show the Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/torontothepolitics.bsky.social Toronto the Politics the Show the IG: instagram.com/TorontoThePoliticsTheShow Email: torontothepoliticstheshow@gmail.com
Mike Layton, candidate for Ward 11 University-Rosedale, joins the show to discuss his return to municipal politics, what's changed in the last 4 years, and what it would be like to work alongside his step-mother (aka the Mayor). To watch this episode: https://youtu.be/lkFwev4CvMk Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/ttpts Christopher's IG: instagram.com/ChristopherChiasson Toronto the Politics the Show the Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/torontothepolitics.bsky.social Toronto the Politics the Show the IG: instagram.com/TorontoThePoliticsTheShow Email: torontothepoliticstheshow@gmail.com
Local politics creators, Troy Pavlek and Patty Wiens, of Edmonton and Winnipeg respectively, join the Show to discuss their city’s bike lanes, the state of local news, and whether Chris will ever move out of his Mom’s basement. To watch this episode: https://youtu.be/FPWCsC4qvLM Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/ttpts Christopher's IG: instagram.com/ChristopherChiasson Toronto the Politics the Show the Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/torontothepolitics.bsky.social Toronto the Politics the Show the IG: instagram.com/TorontoThePoliticsTheShow Email: torontothepoliticstheshow@gmail.com
San Grewal and Joel Wittnebel of The Pointer join me today to discuss Brampton politics, the failures of Patrick Brown's mayoralty, and how the lack of effective local news coverage means most Bramptonians don't know the half of it. The Pointer: www.thepointer.com Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/ttptsChristopher's IG: instagram.com/ChristopherChiassonToronto the Politics the Show the Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/torontothepolitics.bsky.socialToronto the Politics the Show the IG: instagram.com/TorontoThePoliticsTheShowEmail: torontothepoliticstheshow@gmail.com
Diana Yoon, city councilor candidate for Ward 11 - University Rosedale, joins the show to discuss her plans for building more housing, the ineffectiveness of mandatory treatment, and the effectiveness of Chris’ phone camera. More about Diana's campaign: https://www.voteyoon.ca/ Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/ttpts Christopher's IG: instagram.com/ChristopherChiasson Toronto the Politics the Show the Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/torontothepolitics.bsky.social Toronto the Politics the Show the IG: instagram.com/TorontoThePoliticsTheShow Email: torontothepoliticstheshow@gmail.com
Mike Schreiner, Leader of the Ontario Green Party, joins the show to discuss Doug Ford's continued meddling in municipal affairs, how left leaning parties should work together during elections, and whether the Kawai Leonard trade to the Raptors will go through. Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/ttpts Christopher's IG: instagram.com/ChristopherChiasson Toronto the Politics the Show the Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/torontothepolitics.bsky.social Toronto the Politics the Show the IG: instagram.com/TorontoThePoliticsTheShow Email: torontothepoliticstheshow@gmail.com
Marit Stiles, Leader of the Ontario NDP, joins the show to discuss Doug Ford's response to the trade war, his dismantling of transparency laws, and the NDP's alternative vision for Ontario. To watch this episode: https://youtu.be/LQZnvqPO54E Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/ttpts Christopher's IG: instagram.com/ChristopherChiasson Toronto the Politics the Show the Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/torontothepolitics.bsky.social Toronto the Politics the Show the IG: instagram.com/TorontoThePoliticsTheShow Email: torontothepoliticstheshow@gmail.com
Avi Lewis, Leader of the NDP of Canada, joins the show to discuss Canada’s accelerating trade war with the United States, his plan to lead the NDP to victory, and the effectiveness of Chris’s camera setup. To watch this episode: https://youtu.be/_WQa5EWsiLc Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/ttpts Christopher's IG: instagram.com/ChristopherChiasson Toronto the Politics the Show the Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/torontothepolitics.bsky.social Toronto the Politics the Show the IG: instagram.com/TorontoThePoliticsTheShow Email: torontothepoliticstheshow@gmail.com
Michael Longfield, Executive Director of Cycle Toronto, and Dave Shellnutt of The Biking Lawyer LLP join me today to discuss the Ontario court's decision that Doug Ford can rip out bike lanes in Toronto, and the devastating effect that that action would have on Torontonians. Cycle Toronto: https://www.cycleto.ca The Biking Lawyer: https://www.thebikinglawyer.ca/ Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/ttpts Christopher's IG: instagram.com/ChristopherChiasson Toronto the Politics the Show the Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/torontothepolitics.bsky.social Toronto the Politics the Show the IG: instagram.com/TorontoThePoliticsTheShow Email: torontothepoliticstheshow@gmail.com
Shannon Devine, NDP candidate for Beaches-East York in the upcoming federal by-election (Monday, August 31 2026), discusses what's different with Avi Lewis as leader, how her labour organizing experience has prepared her for parliament, and whether Chris making Studio Ghibli style cartoons with AI is worth environmental collapse. Support the show: https://buymeacoffee.com/ttpts Christopher's IG: instagram.com/ChristopherChiasson Toronto the Politics the Show the Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/torontothepolitics.bsky.social Toronto the Politics the Show the IG: instagram.com/TorontoThePoliticsTheShow Email: torontothepoliticstheshow@gmail.com
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