Skaana host Mark Leiren-Young breaks out his political pundit persona and talks about the Canadian election, how Trump upended the Canadian election and Canada and why that new baby orca needs a name NOW! A special audience Q&A episode with producer, Bug Lewis, asking the audience questions!
"Don't vote for the guy who doesn't believe there's a problem with the climate."
Made in Canada, eh
Shownotes:
1:30 Mark's background as a satirist and a political journalist and columnist.
3:00 Meet Skaana producer and audio engineer, Bug Lewis!
3:45 The scoop on the new J-pod baby - the Southern Resident orca - and why Suttles' new baby needs a name NOW! So for now, Mark names the baby "Bug!"
10:30 Who should a Canadian environmental voters vote for in this election? "Don't vote for the guy who doesn't believe there's a problem with the climate."
12:00 Pierre Pollution boasts about being endorsed by Carbon Tax Campbell. The origin of Canadian carbon taxes.
16:00 Thoughts on our new - and hopefully future - Prime Minister, Mark Carney.
17:45 On not being a fan of the Green Party of Canada. "Here's where I'm going to break a few hearts... I do not think the Green party does what it does very effectively... I do not see a there there."
20:35 The history of Skaana and our documentary about the past, present and future of the Southern Resident Orcas.
23:40 Trump's impact on Canada's election, Canadian politics and how Canada has changed since Trump started talking about taking over our country.
26:10 "The flag is back, baby."
34:25 Forgive Us, We're Canadian - performed by Mark Leiren-Young and Mike McCormick from The Arrogant Worms.
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