A Social Justice Podcast

RACISM with Thoko Moyo

This week, we hear from Thoko Moyo, a Black, Queer, Anti-Oppressive Counsellor. The discussion focuses on what racism can look like, from the perspective of a black person, how it is prevalent within our systems, what it's like to grow up feeling like an outsider, experiences of prejudice, and more. 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 unceeded territories of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish), and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations. A SOCIAL JUSTICE COLOURING BOOK: https://amzn.to/3M27lvz This is Episode 11 of A Social Justice Podcast, brought to you by The Flag Shop.

QUEER ISSUES with Sabrina Symington.& Diversity Rains

This week, we hear from two figureheads in Vancouver's queer communities. Sabrina Symington speaks from the perspective of a queer artist and a trans woman. Diversity Rains speaks from the perspective of a Sister of Perpetual Indulgence, and a gay senior/elder. Host, Nicola Spurling, chimes in with her perspectives as well, as a trans women, a lesbian, and public advocate. A Social Justice Colouring Book: https://amzn.to/3M27lvz This is Episode 10 of A Social Justice Podcast, brought to you by The Flag Shop.

HEALTHCARE with Benjamin Perry & Jo Richards

This episode focuses on the topic of Healthcare. Benjamin Perry speaks from the perspective of a Speech Therapist and healthcare union advocate. Jo Richards speaks from the perspective of a Registered Nurse.A Social Justice Colouring Book: https://amzn.to/3M27lvz This is Episode 9 of A Social Justice Podcast, hosted by Nicola Spurling, and brought to you by The Flag Shop.

SEXISM with Amy Bell & Alex Braverman

This episode focuses on the topic of Sexism. Amy Bell speaks from the perspective of a woman who works in the media, the mother of a daughter and a son, and a parenting columnist. Alex Braverman is The Flag Shop owner's daughter, and speaks from the perspective of a woman who grew up in the 'slut-shaming era.'
A Social Justice Colouring Book: https://amzn.to/3M27lvz This is Episode 8 of A Social Justice Podcast, hosted by Nicola Spurling, and brought to you by The Flag Shop.

HOUSING AFFORDABILITY with Kishone Roy & Rebecca Love

This episode focuses on housing affordability. Kishone Roy speaks from the perspective of someone who grew up in social housing, a political advisor, and a longtime advocate. Rebecca Love works at The Flag Shop, and speaks from the perspective of the Vancouver Tenants Union, and a lifelong tenant, who has experience being evicted.A Social Justice Colouring Book: https://amzn.to/3M27lvz This is Episode 7 of A Social Justice Podcast, hosted by Nicola Spurling, and brought to you by The Flag Shop.

FOOD INSECURITY with Amita Kuttner

This episode focuses on Food Insecurity. Amita Kuttner speaks from the perspective of the leader of a Canadian political party, who is pushing for more awareness, and for the government to take actions to ensure that food security is taken more seriously. The conversation touches on what food insecurity looks like, who is most affected, how we can notice warning signs, and what the future might look like, if we do or don't treat this issue seriously enough.A Social Justice Colouring Book: https://amzn.to/3M27lvzThis is Episode 6 of A Social Justice Podcast, hosted by Nicola Spurling, and brought to you by The Flag Shop.

CLASSISM - with Matthew Ramadan & Aradia Faire

This episode focuses on Classism, and what it really means. Matthew Ramadan speaks from the perspective of a financial planner, and someone who has experienced class privilege, and Aradia Faire speaks from the perspective of having a unique relationship to class, as a result of being stateless.A Social Justice Colouring Book: https://amzn.to/3M27lvz This is Episode 5 of A Social Justice Podcast, hosted by Nicola Spurling, and brought to you by The Flag Shop.

DRUG CRIMINALIZATION with Kyla Lee

This episode focuses on drug criminalization, and the impact it has had on our society. Kyla Lee speaks from the perspective of a criminal defence lawyer, specializing in DUI cases. This is Episode 4 of A Social Justice Podcast, hosted by Nicola Spurling, and brought to you by The Flag Shop.A Social Justice Colouring Book: https://amzn.to/3M27lvz

WEALTH INEQUITY with Kelsey Smart & Heidi Roggero

This episode focuses on wealth, and what equity looks like when it comes to finances. Kelsey Smart speaks from the perspective of a financial planner, trying to make finances more accessible, and Heidi Roggero speaks from the perspective of an advocate for women and children in crisis, and a single mum with 6 children.A Social Justice Colouring Book: https://amzn.to/3M27lvz This is Episode 3 of A Social Justice Podcast, hosted by Nicola Spurling, and brought to you by The Flag Shop.

CLIMATE CRISIS with Devyani Singh & Celine McRae-Hamdy

This episode delves into climate change, how it has become a crisis, some of the issues at play, and what we can do to correct the dire path we're on. Celine McRae-Hamdy speaks from the perspective of an aerospace engineer and clean energy engineer, and Dr. Devyani Singh speaks from the perspective of a scientist working on climate and energy police, currently working with the Environmental Defence Fund on natural climate solutions.A Social Justice Colouring Book: https://amzn.to/3M27lvz