A Cultural History of Canada

79 - 'Bloody Jack' Krafchenko: Manitoba's Billy the Kid

Jul 31, 2023

In which we talk about the idea of the Canadian "Wild West", a contender for the Billy the Kid title of Manitoba, and Dennis Cooley's Bloody Jack - all in one episode!
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'The Tenant Class', with Ricardo Tranjan

Jul 23, 2023

In which Patrick sits down with Ricardo Tranjan to talk about his new book, The Tenant Class. Ricardo is a political economist and senior researcher with the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. Previously, Tranjan managed Toronto’s Poverty Reduction Strategy and his current research is on the political economy of...

78 - 'A Discovery of Strangers': Encountering The North(west Passage)

Jul 16, 2023

WE'RE BACK! This time, our heroes talk about The Northwest Passage, another Rudy Wiebe novel (A Discovery of Strangers), and the meaning of the Canadian North.

Your heroes haven't spoken face-to-face in a bit, so bear with the jokes please.

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'Heart Berry Bling': Jenny Kay Dupuis on Indigenous Bead Work

Jul 2, 2023

In which Patrick sits down with Jenny Kay Dupuis to talk about her new book, Heart Berry Bling. Jenny is an award-winning, best-selling author, educator, artist, and well-sought after public speaker who focuses on raising awareness about Indigenous realities through literature and art.

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