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Civically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina Cherneskey

Civically speaking is a podcast that focuses on all things civic - focusing in on Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, and wider political, geopolitical, and related issues facing us in a 21st-century word. Host, Lenore Swystun, a Registered Professional Planner, Sociologist, and Facilitator together with Communications Specialist and former Journalist, Christina Cherneskey, invites guests and guest panels to discuss all things current and topical. Civically Speaking episodes are self-produced and aired weekly on Saskatoon's community radio station cfcr.ca along with providing podcast versions and special videocast and podcast direct specials. Tune in, try it, and we promise you'll find yourself coming back for more. We talk planning, politics, people - civically speaking!

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Update frequency
every 5 days
Average duration
41 minutes
Episodes
315
Years Active
2019 - 2025
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2024-06-11 Civically Speaking - What's for Launch? A Double Whammy of Mayoral Candidates Saskatoon

2024-06-11 Civically Speaking - What's for Launch? A Double Whammy of Mayoral Candidates Saskatoon

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What's For Launch?

Listeners, you ask...

Two current sitting politicians announce on the same day.
One comes from within the current Council.
Another sat on Council some time ago. And went …

00:56:52  |   Tue 11 Jun 2024
2024.06.04 The latest civic news - crickets ...mostly....

2024.06.04 The latest civic news - crickets ...mostly....

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In today's episode, we provide an update on the recent development re the new downtown library. And then we head into a few more musings including - what's the latest regarding candidat…

00:59:45  |   Wed 05 Jun 2024
2024.05.28 Civically Speaking  Politics, Provincially, with Phil Tank, Digital Opinion Editor Saskatoon StarPhoenix

2024.05.28 Civically Speaking Politics, Provincially, with Phil Tank, Digital Opinion Editor Saskatoon StarPhoenix

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We get into 'it' with Phil Tank, that is, we get into the latest dynamics resulting from the close of the Saskatchewan Provincial Legislative Session and last words…

00:56:20  |   Wed 29 May 2024
2024.05.21 Civically Speaking Podcast V What Up in the Legislative Assembly last week

2024.05.21 Civically Speaking Podcast V What Up in the Legislative Assembly last week

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Hello Dear Listeners,

Last week - was really one of those weeks. Historic from an outside looking in kind of way. Christina and I go into a discussion about what happened at the end of t…

00:56:57  |   Wed 22 May 2024
2024.05.14 Civically Speaking. Safety, numbers and blame...election modernization YXE

2024.05.14 Civically Speaking. Safety, numbers and blame...election modernization YXE

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Thanks for tuning in, Dear Listeners,
 
We go to the boards...okay a poor hockey analogy...go Canadian teams (why must they compete to be 1?)...on safety, and what the stats suggest, what…

00:57:19  |   Wed 15 May 2024
2024.05.07 Civically Speaking Rainy May Starts - Chiefs, Candidates, Buses YXE

2024.05.07 Civically Speaking Rainy May Starts - Chiefs, Candidates, Buses YXE

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Thanks for tuning in. We talk the latest initiative to increase safety on Saskatoon's buses; we muse about the latest candidate rumblings; and we congratulate the new Chi…

00:55:42  |   Wed 08 May 2024
2024.04.30 Civically Speaking - Almost May!

2024.04.30 Civically Speaking - Almost May!

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Hello Dear Listeners,

Almost May! Time is flying. We share the latest we know re Saskatoon's municipal election. It isn't much except to share about the changes re municipal boundaries a…

00:55:31  |   Wed 01 May 2024
2024.04.23 Civically Speaking - Libraries and Third Spaces

2024.04.23 Civically Speaking - Libraries and Third Spaces

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Hello Dear Listeners,

Thanks again for tuning in.  In this episode Christina and I dive into a recent announcement by the City of Saskatoon's Public Library - sharing that four libraries…

00:56:56  |   Wed 24 Apr 2024
2024.04.16 Civically Speaking - civic smatterings with guest co-host Gordon Androsoff

2024.04.16 Civically Speaking - civic smatterings with guest co-host Gordon Androsoff

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Hello Dear Listeners,

Mid-April - upcoming Federal budget hits today - we'll have recorded prior to it being released - but some contents known already. 

Gordon Androsoff joins while Chri…

00:56:18  |   Wed 17 Apr 2024
2024.04.09 Civically Speaking - A Total Eclipse somewhere else...

2024.04.09 Civically Speaking - A Total Eclipse somewhere else...

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Dear Listeners,

We are back this week after a little Spring Break. Thanks for your patience.

Today we discuss the Solar eclipse that happened that had many a community in parts of Mexico,…

00:56:05  |   Wed 10 Apr 2024
2024.03.26 Civically Speaking Post Provincial Election SK

2024.03.26 Civically Speaking Post Provincial Election SK

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Howdy Listeners,

Hope you are enjoying the week before some bunny times come to be ...

We get into the provincial budget - not so much the deets - but the feel - the message overall - wha…

00:55:50  |   Wed 27 Mar 2024
2024.03.19 Welcome Samantha Yaholnitsky

2024.03.19 Welcome Samantha Yaholnitsky

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Hello Dear Listeners,

Welcome to the show, Samantha Yaholnitsky. A communicator, political operative and much more...

We go around the issues provincially and municipally. 

Have a listen. 

00:55:57  |   Tue 19 Mar 2024
2024.03.12 Early March Days of Civically Speaking - Tidbits

2024.03.12 Early March Days of Civically Speaking - Tidbits

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Dear Listeners,

It's a motley smattering of early March days as we reset after a week off.

Christina Cherneskey recording from her home studio and myself from the WHL's home arena in Prin…

00:56:00  |   Wed 13 Mar 2024
2024.02.27 Civically Speaking - Ratcheting It Up YXE Politics and beyond

2024.02.27 Civically Speaking - Ratcheting It Up YXE Politics and beyond

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Dear Listeners,

We reassemble one of our Civically Speaking Panels. And we go far, wide and deep. Ending with a rapid round of key Saskatoon political issues. 

Yes, we are ratcheting it u…

00:56:29  |   Wed 28 Feb 2024
2024.02.20 Civically Speaking Civic Updates on Civic Updates Toon Town YXE

2024.02.20 Civically Speaking Civic Updates on Civic Updates Toon Town YXE

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Dear Listeners,
Thx for tuning in. 

Prognostications

Messaging. 

Issues. 

Who

When 

What

DEEDS and more...

Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues.

00:56:15  |   Wed 21 Feb 2024
2024.02.13 Civically Speaking - First Up, Mayoral Race Saskatoon...

2024.02.13 Civically Speaking - First Up, Mayoral Race Saskatoon...

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Thanks for tuning in, Civically Speaking Listeners,

In this episode we dive into the first to perhaps be sharing they are interested in running for the Mayoral position.

And a whole bunch…

00:56:38  |   Wed 14 Feb 2024
2024.01.30 Civically Speaking - Phil Tank - What it means when an Incumbent Mayor leaves...

2024.01.30 Civically Speaking - Phil Tank - What it means when an Incumbent Mayor leaves...

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Hello Dear Listeners,

Slightly out of order. Here is the show that aired the week I was away. Christina Cherneskey and Phil Tank discuss what it means when an Incumbent Mayor steps away …

00:55:38  |   Wed 07 Feb 2024
2024.02.06 Civically Speaking - A Tribute to Mom Swystun and ....what she loved ...civic issues

2024.02.06 Civically Speaking - A Tribute to Mom Swystun and ....what she loved ...civic issues

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Dear Civically Speaking Listeners,

With heavy heart my Mom passed away last Tuesday.
Thank you to Christina Cherneskey and Phil Tank for carrying the show. I will have that episode upload…

00:56:30  |   Wed 07 Feb 2024
2024.05.28 Civically Speaking - Politics - Saskatchewan Provincial Politics - as our main course - with Phil Tank, Digital Editor, Saskatoon StarPhoenix

2024.05.28 Civically Speaking - Politics - Saskatchewan Provincial Politics - as our main course - with Phil Tank, Digital Editor, Saskatoon StarPhoenix

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Thanks for tuning in, Dear Listeners,

Joining us this week. Regular and one of our favourite guest's, Phil Tank, StarPhoenix Columnist and Digital Opinion Editor. 

We serve up Saskatchewa…

00:56:20  |   Wed 07 Feb 2024
2024.01.23 Civically Speaking - Shelters, Pipes, Arena and Library

2024.01.23 Civically Speaking - Shelters, Pipes, Arena and Library

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Hello Dear Listeners,

We have a full show today - discussing the recently announced emergency shelter in Sutherland; and then pivoting to a whole bunch of other stories.  Cancellation of…

00:56:26  |   Wed 24 Jan 2024
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