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Rose City Politics
Rose City Politics
300 episodes
Rose City Politics is a weekly, hour-long show focused on the movers-and-shakers affecting the political scene. Municipal politics is the emphasis when you join panelists Kieran McKenzie, Paul Synnott, Pat Papadeas, Mark Boscariol, Don Merrifield and Doug Sartori as they dissect, debate, educate and inform on political happenings in Windsor and Essex County.
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Izzy Loves Alleys
Jon's away this week. Frazier, Kristen and Doug hold down the fort and discuss a housing development at Roseland, the end of garbage collection in most of Windsor's alleys, and a possible reconsideration at the Greater…
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Penis Bush Memorial Streetcar
Jon, Frazier and Doug talked about the school naming kerfuffle in Kingsville, which raises the question in discussion "why do we even have school boards anymore?". Later, the panel debates whether automobility is a…
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We Don't Care About The Toronto Star
Frazier, Jon and Doug cover the politics of housing starts, protests in Canada and a harsh review of Windsor's transit system. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building…
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Dingdongs or Twinkies?
Jon, Frazier, Don, Kristen and Doug talk about the end of additional federal homelessness funding and the latest in the Jackson Park bandshell saga. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA…
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Night Day Darkness Eclipse
Full house on the show with Jon, Don, Frazier, Kristen and Doug talking about the city budget, the latest in the housing debate and the upcoming eclipse. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of…
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The Garage Majal of Curling Rinks
Jon, Frazier and Doug talk about a new transit budget proposal and a cap on student visas. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show on…
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Lame Goose Pun
Jon, Frazier and Doug talk about sprawl, budgets and geese. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics.…
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Watch out for Snow Needles
Jon, Kristen and Doug talk about outsourcing and asset sales, ongoing drama around federal housing funds, and funding the arts in Windsor. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625:…
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Leap Bridge
Jon, Frazier and Doug discuss the new vacant property tax in the context of the boarded-up homes on the west end, a story about the irrationality of people progressives disagree with, and one of the greatest instances…
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Windsor is not Dogpatch
Regular panelists Don, Jon, Kristen and Doug are joined by Doug Schmidt to discuss the top stories of 2023, with a contribution from friend of the show Anne Jarvis. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind…
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Frazier Hates Downtown
Jon, Frazier and Doug talk about the tug-of-war between the federal Liberals and the City of Windsor on housing policy and the latest entry in the Globe And Mail's focus series on Windsor. Rose City Politics is brought…
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We're Failures Please Help Us
Don, Jon, Frazier and Doug take a look at the politics of the federal government's policy changes around international students, examine the Globe and Mail's new pop-up Windsor bureau and (what year is it?) talk about…
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Red Green Ontario
Frazier and Doug break down the Ontario Liberal Leadership, the past and future of the Ontario Liberal Party, and the implications of a Green Party by-election victory. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the…
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All Aboard the Lego Train
Don, Jon, Frazier and Doug look at the vacant building tax, Mayor Dilkens recent use of strong mayor powers, and temporary foreign workers at the new Stellantis / LG battery plant. Rose City Politics is brought to you…
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Unpacking Windsor Housing Data with Frazier Fathers
Longtime friend of the show and new panelist Frazier Fathers joins Don, Jon and Doug to talk about housing statistics in Windsor / Essex. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625:…
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Talking Trash with Kieran McKenzie
Doug sat down with Ward 9 Councillor Kieran McKenzie to talk about solid waste in Windsor / Essex and Windsor's prospects for meeting it's climate goals.
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Rose City Pita Chips
Don, Jon, Melinda and Doug discuss school naming policies, a new passenger train route and new employment lands. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better…
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Change Your Passwords Folks
Jon, Melinda and Doug talk about the impact of the hospital system hack, ward boundary reviews, and tactical bench removal. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better…
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Butter Tart Homicide
Don, Melinda, Jon and Doug discuss the feasibility of relocating the City's Bright Lights display, uploading E.C. Row Expressway, and For Your Consideration. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support…
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Stood Too Close to a Magnet
Jon, Melinda and Doug shoot the breeze about housing, immigration and homelesseness. Fourplexes as-of-right is the jumping off point. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625:…
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WIFF 2023 with Vincent Georgie
Jon, Melinda and Doug are joined by Vincent Georgie to discuss the Windsor International Film Festival in this special episode. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building…
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Prison Tattoos
Don, Melinda, and Doug talk about Windsor's designation as a bird-friendly city and other items from the upcoming Environment, Transportation and Public Safety Standing Committee Meeting. Rose City Politics is brought…
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Oh No The Student Vote
The Rose City Politics panel reviews the City's progress on climate change, some pushback from a city councillor towards local post-secondary institutions, and a political Facebook bun-fight. Rose City Politics is…
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Doug's Anne Jarvis Impression
Jon, Melinda and Doug talk about beach volleyball and ABC recruitment, which leads to a discussion on populism, communications and process. There's a little bit of fun in here too. Rose City Politics is brought to you…
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Open the Book Bay Doors
On this show Jon, Melinda and Doug talk about a proposed portfolio system for Windsor councillors, a fresh coat of paint for a downtown eyesore, and a decision on the Jackson Park bandshell. Rose City Politics is…
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Doug Ford and Lord Durham
On this episode, Melinda and Doug indulge their nerdiness without Jon, Don, or Pat to restrain them. The conversation ranges from the rebellions of 1837 to Windsor 2023. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the…
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Taking it Seriously
Jon, Don, Melinda and Doug develop a rubric for evaluating city councillors. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at…
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Summer Smiles on the Streets
Jon, Melinda and Doug have an upbeat, positive conversation about a number of good things happening on and around Windsor's streets. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625:…
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The One About The Number Two
Guest panelist Frazier Fathers joins Jon and Doug to discuss new poverty data, Activate Transit Windsor Essex's "BUS or BUST" campaign, and the response to a new encampment in South Windsor. Rose City Politics is…
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Zero Vision with Lori "The Weapon" Newton
Jon, Melinda and Doug are joined by Lori Newton of Bike Windsor-Essex to discuss the changes to city committee structure and the cancellation of a temporary protected bike lane on University Avenue. Rose City Politics…
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Drinking with the Curlers
Jon, Melinda and Doug are joined by Jessica Sartori in the studio for a meandering discussion that starts with curling and ends with Jon roasting Doug, with lots of good fun and opinion in between. Rose City Politics…
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Shack People Know They're Shack People
Jon, Melinda and Doug discuss political rebranding at all levels of government. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at…
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Live From Maiden Lane - Kid Built City
Audio from the "Kid Built City" panel discussion at Maiden Lane on July 19, 2023. Melinda Munro moderates a panel discussion about building an urban environment that supports child independence with special guest Dr.…
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Don't Read the Dearborn Independent
Jon, Melinda and Doug look at a request for transparency around the use of strong mayor powers and the idea of a dedicated phone line for social services. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of…
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Rose City News Dirigible
A bit of an off-format show tonight. Jon, Melinda, and Doug talk about C-18, the local news apocalypse and social media. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better…
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Nationalized Water Parks
Don, Jon and Doug talk about the reaction to a west-end encampment and take an uninformed look at the Toronto by-election. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better…
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Strong Feelings About Strong Mayors
Local blogger Frazier Fathers joins Melinda and Doug to discuss his recent piece about strong mayor powers in Windsor and beyond. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building…
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👖👖👖with Kieran McKenzie
Jon and Doug are joined by Ward 9 Councillor Kieran McKenzie to discuss a new approach to advisory committees, operating budget review comittee, and 'unreasonable behaviour' in public meetings. Rose City Politics is…
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Throwing Shade with La Sombrita
Doug is joined by not-for-profit sector veterans Jessica Sartori and Frazier Father using the well-publicized controversy around grant-funded bus shelters in L.A. as a springboard to talk about issues with grant-funded…
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Fatima Syed Interview
Jon caught up with Narwhal reporter Fatima Syed to talk about her interview with Drew Dilkens. This episode was previously released to Patreon supporters on May 18, 2023.
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Island Time with Pelee Mayor Cathy Miller
Jon, Melinda, and Doug chat with Pelee Island Mayor Cathy Miller. This episode was previously released to Patreon supporters April 7, 2023.
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Branding Consultant for Shitsville
Jon, Don and Doug discuss the Civic Esplanade Master Plan. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics.
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Doin' it the French Way
Don, Jon and Doug talk about the latest developments on the Stellantis / LG Battery Plant. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show on…
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Don't Burn it Down, Folks
On this episode Jon, Melinda and Doug each bring their own item for your consideration. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at…
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Nice Battery Plant You Got There...
Jon, Melinda and Doug dissect the drama surrounding the Stellantis/LG battery plant investment. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the…
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What About Zalev's?
Jon, Don, Melinda and Doug discuss Mayor Dilkens' recent interview in the Narwhal Magazine, which leads all sorts of places. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building…
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The Mysterious Disappearance of a Pope
Jon, Melinda and Doug are joined by special guest panelist Anastasia Adams as we discuss the alleged retirement of Windsor Public Library CEO Kitty Pope and a new ranking of happiness that places Windsor near the…
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Don's 13th Oyster
NOTE: This episode has some audio issues. Listen at your own risk. Melinda, Don, Jon, and Doug talk about BIA governance reform and Sandwich South. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA…
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A Tree Grows in Windsor
Jon and Doug chat about recent tree-related media coverage in Windsor. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at…
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