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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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  1. Snack-Based Conspiracies

    · 1 h 11 min

    Don, Jon, and Doug talk about a new City of Windsor resident survey and the raft of high-priced amenities on City Council's docket. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of Liuna Local 625:…

  2. #WEAREREADY, Apolitically Speaking

    · 1 h 45 min

  3. He Didn't Say No - Talking Amherstburg with Don McArthur

    · 1 h 15 min

    Jon and Doug are joined by Amherstburg Councillor Don McArthur to talk about the newly-approved pilot of Transit Windsor service to Amherstburg, Windsor's tunnel bus and the Grand Prix, and the upcoming provincial…

  4. Windsor Law Centre For Cities Candidates Forum - Windsor West

    · 1 h 04 min

    Rich Garton of CTV moderates this forum for candidates in the riding of Windsor West in the 2022 Ontario Election.

  5. Windsor Law Centre For Cities Candidate's Forum - Windsor-Tecumseh

    · 57 min

    Rich Garton of CTV Windsor moderates this forum for candidates in the riding of Windsor-Tecumseh in the 2022 Ontario election.

  6. Why Don Lives Alone

    · 1 h 02 min · Explicit

    Don, Jon and Doug talk about developments in the bid for a national urban park in Windsor, the on-again, off-again LG Chem plant story, a proposal to upload EC Row to the province, and partisanship in municipal…

  7. Confronting Big Juice With Kiemia and Jess

    · 50 min

    Don, Jon, and Doug are joined by Kiemia Rezagian and Jessica Macasaet-Bondy to talk about their delegation to council, political engagement in Windsor and the debate around parking on University Avenue. Rose City…

  8. Celebrating Star Wars Day with Justin Falconer

    · 1 h 18 min

    Jon and Doug are joined by Justin Falconer, CEO of Workforce WindsorEssex to discuss his organization's work and the Stellantis plant retooling and what it means for our region. Later, Jon and Doug talk about the…

  9. Don After Dark

    · 1 h 19 min

    Don, John and Doug are joined by Gabriel Ciavaglia of Activate Transit Windsor Essex to discuss their recently-released survey results. Later, we talk council compensation and County priorities. Rose City Politics is…

  10. We'll See in October

    · 1 h 07 min

    Darcie Renaud joins Jon and Doug to discuss the City of Windsor's emergency change to its hybrid work policy, Mayor Dilkens' overseas trips in search of investment, and the upcoming vote on a pilot rental property…

  11. Eye Contact with Vincent Georgie

    · 1 h 15 min

    Doug and Jon are joined by Vincent Georgie to discuss his work on the City of Windsor's Council Compensation Committee, and the politics and practicalities of the return to in-person work. Rose City Politics is brought…

  12. De-Reynarfication

    · 1 h 05 min

    Guest panelist Darcie Renaud joins Don, Jon and Doug to talk about election signs in Essex, the ouster of a UWSA President, and the sudden departure of City of Windsor CAO Jason Reynar. Rose City Politics is brought to…

  13. Developing with Don 2022

    · 50 min

    Tonight on the show Don and Doug talk about new residential development in Ward 4 and the lifting of mask mandates in Ontario and locally. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625:…

  14. The #Automobility Show with Kieran McKenzie

    · 57 min

    Jon and Doug are joined by Ward 9 Councillor Kieran McKenzie to unpack the massive news of a Stellantis / LG battery manufacturing facility coming to Windsor. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support…

  15. LaSalle - Deception and Murder

    · 1 h 08 min

    Don, Jon and Doug cover a few topics from the past few months as we catch up after our ward watch series. We discuss mega hospital consultations, the Ambassador Bridge blockade, another Amherstburg naming controversy,…

  16. Ward Watch 2022 - Ward 10

    · 1 h 27 min · Explicit

    Don, Jon and Doug review the demographics, issues and electoral landscape in Ward 10. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at…

  17. Ward Watch 2022 - Ward 9

    · 1 h 00 min

    Jon, Don, and Doug break down the demographics, issues and electoral history of Ward 9. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities.

  18. Ward Watch 2022 - Ward 8

    · 1 h 03 min

    Jon, Don and Doug review the demographics, issues and political landscape in Ward 8. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at…

  19. Ward Watch 2022 - Ward 7

    · 1 h 06 min

    Don, Jon and Doug cover the issues, political landscape and demography of Ward 7.

  20. Ward Watch 2022 - Ward 6

    · 1 h 14 min

    Jon, Don, and Doug are joined by guest panelist Jason Dupuis to discuss the demographics and political landscape in Ward 6. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better…

  21. Ward Watch 2022 - Ward 5

    · 57 min

    Pat, Doug and guest panelist Ken Acton talk about the issues and politics of Ward 5. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at…

  22. Ward Watch 2022 - Ward 4

    · 1 h 09 min

    Jon, Don and Doug continue the Ward Watch series with a discussion of Ward 4's demographics, issues and politics. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better…

  23. Ward Watch 2022 - Ward 3

    · 1 h 15 min

    Jon, Pat, Doug and Don discuss demographics, issues and the political landscape in Ward 3. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at…

  24. Ward Watch 2022 - Ward 2

    · 1 h 03 min

    Jon and Doug are joined by Ward 2 resident and community activist Mike Cardinal for a discussion of the ward's demographics, issues and politics. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA…

  25. Ward Watch 2022 - Ward 1

    · 50 min

    Jon, Don, and Doug review the demographics and electoral landscape in Ward 1. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNIA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show and access…

  26. Don's Cooties and RCP Year in Review

    · 1 h 59 min

    Don, Pat, Jon and Doug review the year in RCP topics. Rose City Politics broadcast live on tape thanks to the kind support of LiUNA 625: Building Better Communities.

  27. 2021 City Council Report Card

    · 1 h 45 min

    Jon, Pat and Doug grade City Council. 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

  28. The Tool and The Stimulator

    · 1 h 00 min

    In this bonus episode Jon, Pat, Don and Doug review the 2021 City of Windsor budget meeting. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNIA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show…

  29. Is The Mayor Mad At Us?

    · 1 h 04 min

    A discussion about the Canadian Urban Institute "Windsor Blooms" report with CUI CEO Mary Rowe, Vincent Georgie, and Jana Jandal Alrifai. Rose City Politics is brought to you every week with the kind support of LiUNA…

  30. Windsor 2022 Budget Town Hall

    · 1 h 58 min

    This special episode is a recording of a budget town hall organized by the Windsor Law Center For Cities and many community organizations. In attendance were CAO Jason Reynar and Councillors Rino Bortolin, Fabio…

  31. 8th Time's The Charm

    · 1 h 39 min · Explicit

    Ward 3 Councillor Rino Bortolin joins Don, Jon and Doug for an extended discussion covering transit, homelessness and the City budget.

  32. The Merrifield Papers

    · 1 h 17 min

    Our guest panelist tonight is municipal integrity commissioner Melinda Munro. She joins Don, Jon, and Doug to talk about proposed reforms to municipal codes of conduct in Ontario and first impressions of the upcoming…

  33. "Pinkerton" Liedtke

    · 1 h 28 min

    Jon and Doug are joined by guest panelist Kiemia Rezagian discussing road safety in Windsor, the Stage 2 Megahospital consultation, vaccination mandates at the City of Windsor and a statement by Councillor Fred Francis…

  34. Talking Jobs and Wages with Justin and Frazier

    · 1 h 11 min

    Jon and Doug are joined by Workforce WindsorEssex CEO Justin Falconer and local researcher and podcaster Frazier Fathers to talk about local labour market trends and what they might mean for the future. Rose City…

  35. Riding the Magic Bus with Julian and Jessica

    · 1 h 23 min

    A jam-packed, supersized show this week as Jon and Doug are joined by Julian Villafuerte and Jessica Bondy of Activate Transit Windsor-Essex to talk about their new initiative. This show also features an interview with…

  36. Are We Being Jerks?

    · 1 h 12 min

    On this show Don, Jon and Doug weigh in on the new budget tool for residents and review issues that came up at this week's council meeting. Rose City Politics broadcast live on tape thanks to the kind support of LiUNA…

  37. Democracy, Diversification, and Doug Ford

    · 1 h 09 min

    Your panel is Don, Jon, and Doug. On the Show: ONTARIO 2021 Municipal Democracy Index Windsor Works implementation Ontario Premier Doug Ford refuses to apologize for comments about immigrants and ‘the dole’ Rose City…

  38. Mission Dunn

    · 1 h 03 min

    Pat, Jon, and Doug talk about the departure of Ron Dunn from the Mission, the return of Windsor ward meetings and the latest on regional transit. Rose City Politics broadcasts live on tape thanks to the kind support of…

  39. Canopy Delayed, Dancing Resumes

    · 1 h 00 min

    The panel this week is Don, Jon and Doug. They cover the delay of the riverfront canopy debate, this week's Provincial throne speech and the lifting of restrictions including public dancing by WECHU.

  40. Windsor History's Greatest Monster

    · 1 h 04 min

    Don, Jon, and Doug talk about the proposed Festival Plaza canopy, a new high school name in Amherstburg, and US helicopters making a nuisance of themselves in Riverside neighbourhoods. Rose City Politics broadcast live…

  41. Pushback on the pushback

    · 1 h 27 min

    On this super-sized episode Pat, Don, Jon and Doug dissect the federal election results in the region. Support us at patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics Rose City Politics broadcast live on tape thanks to the kind support of…

  42. Partisan Thunderdome 2021

    · 1 h 33 min

    Regular panelists Jon, Pat and Doug are joined by a trio of partisans from the three local ridings to break down the federal election from a local and national perspective. Our guests are New Democrat Carolyn Davies…

  43. Windsor-Tecumseh Candidate's Forum - Windsor Law Centre For Cities

    · 1 h 05 min

    The Windsor Law Centre For Cities is hosting forums on city issues in the federal election. Windsor-Tecumseh candidates Cheryl Hardcastle and Irek Kusmierczyk took part in this forum moderated by Rich Garton.

  44. In the Valley of Withywindle With Chris Holt

    · 1 h 04 min · Explicit

    Jon, Don, and Doug welcome Ward 4 Councillor Chris Holt to the show for a wide-ranging discussion on the politics and policy of urban density. Please support us by becoming a patreon subscriber at…

  45. Windsor West Candidate's Forum - Windsor Law Centre For Cities

    · 1 h 03 min

    The Windsor Law Centre For Cities is hosting forums on city issues in the federal election. Windsor West candidates Brian Masse and Sandra Pupatello took part in this forum moderated by Rich Garton.

  46. Don's Archery Club

    · 56 min

    Don and Doug reference a bunch of '70s pop culture Jon has never heard of and talk about school board and municipal vaccination policy. Rose City Politics broadcast live on tape thanks to the Kind Support of LiUNA 625,…

  47. James MacMillan Was Right

    · 1 h 10 min

    Jon, Doug and guest panelist Frazier Fathers talk about rent increases in Windsor, a First Nation Chief calling for the Town of Amherstburg to change it's name, and a feasibility study for a Ward 9 library. Rose City…

  48. Psychoactive Bee Stings

    · 1 h 03 min

    Don, Jon and Doug discuss the Mayor's federal election platform for the City, the City of Windsor's vaccine mandate and the upcoming resumption of full transit service in Windsor. RCP is brought to you with the kind…

  49. Matthew Broderick is a National Treasure

    · 1 h 07 min

    Don, Jon, and Doug talk about recent events in Amherstburg politics and take a look at the continuing controversy over the City of Windsor's anti-racism initiative. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind…

  50. Live from Maiden Lane: Windsor on the Move

    · 1 h 07 min

    A special edition of RCP featuring live audio from the Windsor Ontarians on the Move event. Melinda Munro is the moderator with panelists Mike Moffatt, Lori Atkinson, Rino Bortolin, Eric Hill, Ami Patel, and Hugo Vega.

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