Off Script: Atlantic Canada Politics Podcast
1) Off the Ledge #4: If you don't know ... form a government!
In this episode of Off the Ledge, Mark and Jesse pour over the election results. They take stock of election night coverage, speculate on what's next for newly elected MLAs and the government, and con...Show More
2) Off the Ledge #3: Leaders debate, civility contests, and waxing hypothetical
Mark and Jesse are joined by a special guest who actually lives on PEI and knows something about asking the right question. We unpack a few highlights from this week's CBC leader's debate, explore whe...Show More
Off the Ledge #3: Leaders debate, civility contests, and waxing hypothetical
1:00:22 | Apr 18th, 2019
3) Off the Ledge #2: 'If you don't know, don't vote'
Mark and Jesse dive into the issues surrounding the Prince Edward Island referendum on electoral reform. In this episode, we explore the question, the rules, and the politics of the referendum.Referen...Show More
4) Off the Ledge #1: The politics and possibilities of the PEI Election
In the first episode of the Off the Ledge series, hosts Mark Coffin and Jesse Hitchcock talk through the last several years of politics in Canada's smallest province in order to better understand how ...Show More
5) Springtide and the future of our podcasts
This week we bring you some important news about the future of podcasts at Springtide.To chime in on the future of this show, contact me at mark@springtide.ngo Support the podcast.
6) REPLAY: Women in Nova Scotia Politics - Former MLAs reflect on their experience
This week, we have some questions for our listeners. Why do you listen to this show? What need does it serve for you? And how can we serve that need better. Answer us at offscript@springtide.ngo or tw...Show More
REPLAY: Women in Nova Scotia Politics - Former MLAs reflect on their experience
40:25 | Apr 20th, 2018
7) #31: Interview with Waye Mason: "Cars are the least important thing - that's the law in Halifax!"
This week we're joined by Halifax councillor Waye Mason. Waye currently serves as the Deputy Mayor of Halifax. We chat about the politician's perspective on how the new bike lane coming to South Park ...Show More
8) #30: The Battle for Proportional Representation on PEI - Interview with Mark Greenan
The first time Prince Edward Islanders voted on electoral reform, they voted to keep the status quo. That was in 2005. Mark Greenan was involved in the campaign then, and ended up writing a masters th...Show More
#30: The Battle for Proportional Representation on PEI - Interview with Mark Greenan
30:16 | Mar 28th, 2018
9) #29: [LIVE] Engaging the Disengaged (A podcast episode for the already engaged)
We all know the importance of getting more people engaged in elections, politics, and civic life, but it can be challenging to know how to do so effectively. Mark moderated a panel discussion between ...Show More
#29: [LIVE] Engaging the Disengaged (A podcast episode for the already engaged)
48:38 | Mar 21st, 2018
10) #28: How Halifax cyclists won a 1.5km protected downtown bike lane
Last Tuesday, Halifax municipal councillors voted in favor of approving a 1.5 kilometer stretch of protected bike lane on South Park Street in Halifax. Today on the podcast, Mark speaks with Kelsey La...Show More