A Social Justice Podcast

TRANS LEGAL THREATS with Celeste Trianon

This week, Celeste Trianon joins the podcast to discuss trans rights in Canada.From the notwithstanding clause, to legal name changes, to threats South of the border and more. Learn how you can help uphold human rights. This is Episode 48 (S3 E7) of A Social Justice Podcast, hosted by Nicola Spurling. CONTENT WARNING: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast touch on sensitive social issues, which may be triggering for some people. Viewer/listener discretion is advised. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast are recorded and edited on the traditional and unceded territories of the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), and Qayqayt Nations. WEBSITE: nicolaspurling.me/a-social-justice-podcast A SOCIAL JUSTICE PODCAST: https://linktr.ee/asocialjusticepodcast NICOLA SPURLING: linktr.ee/nicespurling

AMERICAN Trans Politician vs CANADIAN Trans Politician ft. Ashley Shade & Nicola Spurling

This week Nicola Spurling, a transgender Canadian politician speaks with Ashley Shade, a transgender politician from the USA. We discuss trans rights, DEI, guns, climate change, Donald Trump's threats to tariff & annex Canada, billionaire influence, and more. It's an episode you don't want to miss! This is Episode 47 (S3 E6) of A Social Justice Podcast, hosted by Nicola Spurling. CONTENT WARNING: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast touch on sensitive social issues, which may be triggering for some people. Viewer/listener discretion is advised.LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast are recorded and edited on the traditional and unceded territories of the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), and Qayqayt Nations.WEBSITE: nicolaspurling.me/a-social-justice-podcastA SOCIAL JUSTICE PODCAST: https://linktr.ee/asocialjusticepodcastNICOLA SPURLING: linktr.ee/nicespurling

THE IMPORTANCE OF A HAIRCUT with Jessie Anderson of Big Bro's Barbershop

This week we speak with Jessie Anderson, the founder and owner of Big Bro's Barbershop, an oasis for gender diverse people in Vancouver. Find out what a good haircut means to gender diverse people and what it's like to navigate the business world as a trans person. This is Episode 46 (S3 E5) of A Social Justice Podcast, hosted by Nicola Spurling. CONTENT WARNING: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast touch on sensitive social issues, which may be triggering for some people. Viewer/listener discretion is advised.LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT:Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast are recorded and edited on the traditional and unceded territories of the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), and Qayqayt Nations.WEBSITE: nicolaspurling.me/a-social-justice-podcast A SOCIAL JUSTICE PODCAST:https://linktr.ee/asocialjusticepodcast NICOLA SPURLING:linktr.ee/nicespurling

FURRY RUNNING FOR SCHOOL BOARD??? with Cassidy Civet / Nash Milani

What is a furry? This episode explores furry culture, misconceptions around what it means to be a furry, and how one such furry, Cassidy Civet (Nash Milani), intends to run for an SD43 school board position in Coquitlam, British Columbia.This is Episode 45 (S3 E4) of A Social Justice Podcast, hosted by Nicola Spurling. CONTENT WARNING: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast touch on sensitive social issues, which may be triggering for some people. Viewer/listener discretion is advised. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast are recorded and edited on the traditional and unceded territories of the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), and Qayqayt Nations. WEBSITE: nicolaspurling.me/a-social-justice-podcast A SOCIAL JUSTICE PODCAST: https://linktr.ee/asocialjusticepodcast NICOLA SPURLING: linktr.ee/nicespurling

ETHICS IN JOURNALISM with Rachel Gilmore

This week, we have Rachel Gilmore on the podcast, to discuss the ethics surrounding journalism. What does journalism mean when we have freedom of press? How do journalists address bias? How do you deal with online hate? In what way do social media algorithms affect what we post and what we consume? Listen to Rachel answer all of these questions and more. This is Episode 44 (S3 E3) of A Social Justice Podcast, hosted by Nicola Spurling. CONTENT WARNING: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast touch on sensitive social issues, which may be triggering for some people. Viewer/listener discretion is advised. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast are recorded and edited on the traditional and unceded territories of the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), and Qayqayt Nations. WEBSITE: nicolaspurling.me/a-social-justice-podcast A SOCIAL JUSTICE PODCAST: https://linktr.ee/asocialjusticepodcast NICOLA SPURLING: linktr.ee/nicespurling

Is Social Justice Ruining Comedy? with Ky Sargeant

This week, we have Ky Sargeant on the podcast, to discuss whether or not social justice and/or PC culture is ruining comedy. You're not going to want to miss it! This is Episode 43 (S3 E2) of A Social Justice Podcast, hosted by Nicola Spurling. CONTENT WARNING: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast touch on sensitive social issues, which may be triggering for some people. Viewer/listener discretion is advised. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast are recorded and edited on the traditional and unceded territories of the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), and Qayqayt Nations. WEBSITE: nicolaspurling.me/a-social-justice-podcast A SOCIAL JUSTICE PODCAST: https://linktr.ee/asocialjusticepodcast NICOLA SPURLING: linktr.ee/nicespurling

Why I Left The Flag Shop

This week's episode is a little different. Nicola Spurling speaks about why she's no longer associated with The Flag Shop, and what that means for this podcast as well as some of her other projects and prospects. This is Episode 42 (S3 E1) of A Social Justice Podcast, hosted by Nicola Spurling. CONTENT WARNING: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast touch on sensitive social issues, which may be triggering for some people. Viewer/listener discretion is advised. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast are recorded and edited on the traditional and unceded territories of the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), and Qayqayt Nations. WEBSITE: nicolaspurling.me/a-social-justice-podcast A SOCIAL JUSTICE PODCAST: https://linktr.ee/asocialjusticepodcast NICOLA SPURLING: linktr.ee/nicespurling

PIVOT LEGAL SOCIETY with Nina Taghaddosi & Taz Khandwani

This week, we're learning about Pivot Legal Society and their work to develop solutions to complex human rights issues, involving criminalization & policing, drug policy, homelessness, anti-stigma & poverty, and sex workers’ rights. We hear from guests Nina Taghaddosi, Pivot's Anti-Stigma Campaigner, and Taz Khandwani, Pivot's Communications & Digital Engagement Manager. This is Episode 41 (S2 E16) of A Social Justice Podcast, hosted by Nicola Spurling. CONTENT WARNING: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast touch on sensitive social issues, which may be triggering for some people. Viewer/listener discretion is advised. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast are recorded and edited on the traditional and unceded territories of the kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), q̓ic̓əy̓ (Katzie), and Qayqayt Nations. WEBSITE: nicolaspurling.me/a-social-justice-podcast A SOCIAL JUSTICE PODCAST: https://linktr.ee/asocialjusticepodcast NICOLA SPURLING: linktr.ee/nicespurling

DECOLONIZATION THROUGH DESIGN with K̓esugwilakw (Sierra Tasi Baker) of Sky Spirit Studio

This week, we're learning about decolonization through design, BIDC, land back, Indigequeering, and much more We hear from guest, K̓esugwilakw (Sierra Tasi Baker), Lead Indigenous Urban Design Consultant at Sky Spirit Studio. This is Episode 40 (S2 E15) of A Social Justice Podcast, brought to you by The Flag Shop and hosted by Nicola Spurling. CONTENT WARNING: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast touch on sensitive social issues, which can be triggering for some people. Viewer/listener discretion is advised. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast are recorded on the traditional and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. WEBSITE: https://fabulouslyqueer.ca/ A SOCIAL JUSTICE COLOURING BOOK: https://amzn.to/3M27lvz A SOCIAL JUSTICE PODCAST: https://linktr.ee/asocialjusticepodcast THE FLAG SHOP: https://www.flagshop.com/ NICOLA SPURLING: linktr.ee/nicespurling Music by Aradia Faire

HOW VANCOUVER WHITECAPS GIVE BACK with Tosaint Ricketts & Jennifer Scott

This week, we're talking about how The Vancouver Whitecaps FC gives back to community by addressing social issues. Nicola speaks with Tosaint Ricketts, a former professional soccer player, eMLS athlete, and Liaison, Club & Player Engagement for the Whitecaps, and Jennifer Scott, Vice President, Community & Social Impact for the Whitecaps.This is Episode 39 (S2 E14) of A Social Justice Podcast, brought to you by The Flag Shop and hosted by Nicola Spurling. CONTENT WARNING: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast touch on sensitive social issues, which can be triggering for some people. Viewer/listener discretion is advised. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast are recorded on the traditional and unceded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. WEBSITE: https://fabulouslyqueer.ca/ A SOCIAL JUSTICE COLOURING BOOK: https://amzn.to/3M27lvz A SOCIAL JUSTICE PODCAST: https://linktr.ee/asocialjusticepodcast THE FLAG SHOP: https://www.flagshop.com/ NICOLA SPURLING: linktr.ee/nicespurling Music by Aradia Faire