Off Script: Sexism and misogyny in Canadian provincial politics (Special Ep #15)
In this week's episode of Off Script, research lead and Carleton PhD candidate Louise Cockram speaks with Sandra Hannebohm about how the experience of...
How do you get political power in Nova Scotia if you’re not an Archibald?...
Sandra Hannebohm's opening monologue on a recent episode of the Off Script podcast, Women in Politics: The Experience of Female MLAs.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zv2dRvE2OTo
Off Script: Women in Nova Scotia Politics – The Experience of Female MLAs (Episode...
This week on Off Script, we explore the unique experiences of the women who ran for and won seats in the Nova Scotia legislature...
Off Script: Naheed Nenshi – Politics in Full Sentences (Live Talk at Springtide; Special...
Calgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi is one of Canada’s most well known political figures. Regardless of how close your own politics are to his, most...
Maverick MLAs walk tightrope between party loyalty, conscience
By MARK COFFIN
Howard Epstein has never been known as someone who keeps his cards close to his chest. The former MLA served the district...
In din of politics, constituency concerns are loudest cry
By MARK COFFIN with LOUISE COCKRAM
The period just after first being elected is one of the most important times in an MLA’s career. It’s when MLAs decide...
Mentors make stage fright less daunting
By MARK COFFIN with LOUISE COCKRAM
George Moody served in the Nova Scotia legislature for over two decades. He represented the Kings-West riding in the Annapolis...
Off Script: Mike Savage “We are not a box full of puppies” (Special Ep....
Mike Savage has something to say about negativity in politics, and he wants you to tell you what 'togetherness' has to do with Van...
The call to public office in Nova Scotia — ‘If not me, who?’
A lawyer, a nurse, and a farmer walk into Province House.
Some people might think that what happens inside the Nova Scotia legislature is a...
Picking a political banner often depends on prevailing winds
By MARK COFFIN
“I was inspired by (Pierre) Trudeau. He captured the youth of my generation,” recalls Alexa McDonough. “But then I was really appalled by...