Blueprints of Disruption

Carney's First 100(ish) Days: A Paradigm Shift, with the International Solidarity Pod

In a joint episode with the International Solidarity Pod, hosts Ashwin and Jessa breakdown Canadian PM Mark Carney's first 100(ish) days in office.Together they go over the details, context and implications of controversial legislation already passed, promised made and foreign policy positions taken by the banker turned politician.Topics covered:Bill C5 (@8 mins)Bill C2, The Stronger Borders Act (@27 min)NATO / Military Spending (@46 min)Foreign Policy (@1h3min)On top of highlighting what the Liberals have been up to, we go over the resistance mounting to these changes and what the Left's role could (or should) be. More Resources: The Maple: Canada Sold $18.9 Million Of Military Goods To Israel, Despite ‘Pause’Joint Statement by the Hague Group on the Conclusion of the Emergency Conference on Palestine at the Bogotá Conference, in Bogotá, Republic of Colombia, from 15 to 16 July 2025 - DIRCOCMPAC: On PM Carney's Remarks on Zionist Palestinian StateOttawa Citizen: Carney Spending and Public Service CutsAPTN News: New NATO Spending GlobalNews: Carney and the Golden DomeNational Virtual Forum on Bill C-5, the Building Canada Act - Assembly of First NationsCBC: BC NDP Bill 15As mentioned (and rebutted): Fraser Institute on Bill C5Bill C-5 (45-1) - First Reading - One Canadian Economy Act - Parliament of CanadaOpenMedia: Over 300 Organizations Unite to Demand Complete Withdrawal of Bill C-2Bill C2Migrant Rights Network Condemns Bill C-2's Anti-Refugee & Mass Deportation Provisions - Migrant Rights NetworkThe Orchard: Carney Bends the Knee to Trump (Bill 2)Journal of International SolidarityAll of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support our work through monthly contributions: PatreonFollow us on Instagram or on Bluesky

Freedom Flotilla Coalition: Onboard the Handala with Dr. Yipeng Ge

Family physician and activist, Dr. Yipeng Ge answers questions about his current journey from deck of the Handala. The humanitarian aid vessel is the latest attempt by the Freedom Flotilla Coalition to break the naval blockade on Gaza by sea - something activists have been trying to do since at least 2007. We ask Dr. Ge why he's chosen to travel to Italy and take the risk of engaging with Israeli forces, and what he hopes to get out of it all.We also get to find out what it takes to prepare for and execute such a complex action, under such dangerous conditions. But despite all the risks being taken, Dr. Ge repeatedly refocuses the discussion back to those taking the most risks - Palestinians fighting for liberation, as well as migrants crossing the very same waters.Hosted by: Jessa McLeanCall to Action: Ways to help the Freedom Flotilla CoalitionRelated Episodes: Student Hunger Strikes: Only a Matter of Time, is an interview with UBC and UBCO students using another extreme form of activism to add to the pressure for a free Palestine. Answering the Call: West Bank. A discussion with jewish labour activist, Anna Lippman about her travels to the occupied territories to act as a protective presence against illegal settler violence.More Resources: Track the HandalaCBC: Israel Fires on Aid Trucks, Kills 59 Freedom Flotilla CoalitionPartial List of Items Prohibited/Permitted into the Gaza Strip | Public IntelligenceMore on the Blockade📺YOU CAN CATCH US LIVE EVERY FRIDAY AT 12pm E.T. on our YouTube Channel. All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support our work through monthly contributions: PatreonFollow us on Instagram or on Bluesky

Yves Engler: Next Leader of the NDP?

Journalist, author and activist Yves Engler talks about his recent announcement to run for Leader of Canada's NDP and what he's expecting to achieve from what is likely to be a contentious endeavor.Will the NDP, notorious now for their mistreatment of activists, even allow Yves to run? What kind of barriers does he expect will be put in his way? How will he handle it?What is the driving force behind Engler's run? What impact does he think he would have as the leader of a Party with only seven (7) seats? He answers all these questions and more with a candor we typically don't expect from politicians. Hosted by: Jessa McLeanCall to Action: Related Episodes: Inside the NDP, an entire playlist of interviews and exposés on Canada's c-called progressive political institution. Trying to Silence Yves Engler (March 2025) A discussion with Yves on his arrest and detention at the hands of Montreal Police.More Resources: Referenced in Discussion: NDP Position on NATO 5 per cent commitmentNDP Socialist Caucus AnnouncementWhy I’m running for leadership of NDP - Yves Engler📺YOU CAN CATCH US LIVE EVERY FRIDAY AT 12pm E.T. on our YouTube Channel. All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support our work through monthly contributions: PatreonFollow us on Instagram or on Bluesky

United Against Genocide: Name It. Stop It. Sanction It.

What will it take for the Canadian government to recognize what is happening in Palestine as a genocide? This growing coalition aims to find out.Three members of United Against Genocide join the studio to explain why that key word matters so much, and what they're doing to add to the pressure politicians must be feeling at this point. They share what its been like meeting with high ranking officials, and what their expectations of new PM Carney were heading into the G7.They openly challenge the notion that this is simply a humanitarian crisis that needs better handling or funding by exposing the Gaza Humanitarian Foundation's role in this horrific stage of the genocide. Guests:Dr. Ben Thompson, healthcare provider and cofounder of Eyewitness Gaza. Ben has visited Gaza almost annually since 2012 and been suspended from his job for advocating for peace.Dorotea Gucciardo, Ph.D, Director of Development for GLIA, and cofounder of Eyewitness Gaza.Alex Neve, International Human Rights lawyer and former Secretary General for Amnesty International Canada.Hosted by: Jessa McLeanCall to Action: Tell PM Carney to Stop Covering for Israel (PETITION)Related Episodes: Courage Needed to Advocate for Palestine (October 6, 2023) with activist and scholar Ghada Sasa on navigating Parliament Hill for Palestine. Disrupting Politics (December 20, 2023) with Dimitri Lascaris. A discussion on the role our politicians play and how they can be held accountable. More Resources: UN Resolutions on Genocide PreventionCBC: Dr. Ben Thompon Doxxed and Suspended for Palestinian PostsIsraeli, US-backed Gaza aid group must end, say 130 charitiesMedia Advisory: United Against Genocide📺YOU CAN CATCH US LIVE EVERY FRIDAY AT 12pm E.T. on our YouTube Channel. All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support our work through monthly contributions: PatreonFollow us on Instagram or on Bluesky

The Revolution Party of Canada

Three candidates from the Revolution Party of Canada talk about the "high chaos" that comes with starting a new political party from scratch and what their aims are, beyond being an alternative to the NDP.Kira Loughlin, Matthieu Labelle-Tassé and Troy Roberts join Host Jessa McLean to also talk about the lessons they learned in the last federal election, their expectations for the next and what exactly sets them apart from the NDP.Related Episodes: Wasted Energy, a discussion with Dimitri Lascaris on his time spent in the Green Party and the fruitlessness of partisan politics. Reimagining Politics and Demystifying Communism, with the Atlantic Regional Communists on their efforts to build a new political entity. More Resources: Registering a Political Party – Elections CanadaVIDEO: Press Conference from Federal ElectionRevolution Party Constitution📺YOU CAN CATCH US LIVE EVERY FRIDAY AT 12pm E.T. on our YouTube Channel. All of our content is free - made possible by the generous sponsorships of our Patrons. If you would like to support our work through monthly contributions: PatreonFollow us on Instagram or on Bluesky