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!
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 41 minutes
- Episodes
- 315
- Years Active
- 2019 - 2025
2023.08.29 Civically Speaking Saskatoon's Civic World
Dear Listeners,
Thanks for tuning in. Christina and I had a a whole whack if stories queued up for today's show.
But as the discussion unfolded early on we ended up focusing on Saskatoon…
2023.08.23 Civically Speaking Deferrals, Hotels, Election Technology, SMRs and more
Dear Listeners,
Thank you so much for tuning in.
This week includes a smattering of recent and ongoing stories.
Flying Solo. Christina and I have some competing schedules.
Have a listen.…
2023.08.15 Civically Speaking, Saskatoon Arena District decision delays, Provincial By-elections, Upcoming Prov and Muni Elections and making the links in 2024
Thanks for tuning in,
This week Christina Cherneskey and I dive into two topical issues. In part 1, we focus on the arena district and the delay on receiving financial options for how t…
2023.08.08 Civically Speaking. Civic matters - Saskatoon
Thanks for tuning in!
August already flying by. Today's show is a smattering of issues including parking, traffic, housing, homelessness and more.
Visit us on Facebook at @civicspeak. …
2023.08.02 Civically Speaking - Provincial and Municipal Musings - Saskatchewan
Thanks for tuning in,
In this week's episode - Part 1 - we focus on the upcoming provincial byelections (2 urban constituencies in Regina and one that includes the area around and inclu…
2023-07-18 Civically Speaking with The SKoop's Dale Richardson and Sally Housser - Talkin' Sask Prov and Muni Politics
Dear Listeners,
Thanks for tuning in. It's a real treat to have back on the show, The SKoop's Dale Richardson, along with Sally Housser of the SKoop's podcast team. Find their show on …
Civically Speaking - This week in Civic lands
Hello Listeners,
Uploading this a bit late. Apologies.
This show runs commentary on on-going Saskatoon civic issues - the proposed arena district with a side of e-scooters and a few othe…
2023.07.04 Civically Speaking - Saskatoon Civic News this week and last
Hello Listeners,
Thanks for tuning in.
Quick note for what's on this week - we touch base on some of the most recent news coming out of Saskatoon's civic arena - all puns in - includes a …
2023-06-28 Civically Speaking - What's up civically in Saskatoon this week and past week
Hello Dear Listeners,
Thanks for tuning in. This week Christina and I have a chat about quite a few Saskatoon civic issues - from proposed ward boundary changes and budgets to e-scooters…
2023.06.20 Civically Speaking Fed and Prov By-Elections and Saskatoon Budget Talk
Hello Dear Listeners,
Christina Cherneskey and myself, Lenore Swystun, are both happy to be back in the studio together.
Lots to chat about. In the first half - we focus on by-elections o…
2023-06-06 Civically Speaking - An interview with Anika Mysha, Influencer, Financial Planner and Big Brother Canada Participant+++
Dear Listeners,
We are in for an interesting and uplifting start to June where the tables turn and someone who has shared the stage as a co-host of panel sessions on the War in Ukraine a…
2023-05-30 Civically Speaking - Alberta Provincial Election Results
Thanks for tuning in.
This week - we unpack the Alberta Provincial Election including playing the victory and conciliation speeches of the leaders.
Have a listen.
Thanks for tuning in.
Civi…
Checking in with Councillor David Kirton, Saskatoon City Councillor (Behind the Kirton with Councillor David Kirton) on Civically Speaking
Dear Listeners,
In this episode of Civically Speaking, Councillor David Kirton, of Ward 3 with the City of Saskatoon (located in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan), joins the show from Lenore's ba…
2023.05.09 Civically Speaking Political Chat with James Yachyshen
Hello Dear Listeners,
Thanks for tuning in. Christina was not able to join todau. James Yachyshen jumps in to check in on the latest topical federal, provincial and Saskatoon local issue…
2023.05.01 The May 1st Edition Civically Speaking
Hello Dear Listeners,
In this episode, hosts Christina Cherneskey and I chat about a number of stories - including and not limited to - the Urgent Care Centre in Saskatoon; homelessness;…
2023.04.18 Civically Speaking - Civic Chat with Saskatoon StarPhoenix Columnist Phil Tank
Thanks for tuning in, Dear Listeners,
Back in the virtual studio with hosts Christina Cherneskey and I, Lenore Swystun, is Saskatoon StarPhoenix Columnist, Phil Tank.
We deep dive into th…
2023.04.11 Civically Speaking - the Easter Edition
Thanks for tuning in,
Civically Speaking Podcast listeners!
Christine and I do a run through of major news story around the world - starting with Ukraine, heading over to China, and then …
2022.03.28 Civically Speaking meets The SKoop - a discussion about Saskatchewan Politics featuring Dale Richardson and Eric Bell
Dear Listeners,
You are in for a treat with this edition of our podcast. Christina Cherneskey and I chat with Dale Richardson, a public affairs professional and former Sask Party opera…
2023.03.21 Spring Has Sprung Updates Canada, Saskatchewan, Saskatoon Civics
Hello Dear Listeners,
Christina and I are on a round of news updates - everything from where Putin found himself, to where Trump may find himself, to where Biden will find himself...to t…
2023.03.14 Civically Speaking - Mid March Prov and Saskatoon Updates
Hello Dear Listeners,
We begin our two part episode with some provincial updates - focusing on health care, then turning to what's up with the number of fraud charges going on in our pro…