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
2022.10.25 Civically Speaking Civics Panel with a focus on Saskatoon's City Council
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Thanks for tuning in. Much appreciation.
In this week's episode I am joined by co-host, Christina Cherneskey and panel members Yachyshen, Ari Avivi, and Cary Tarasoff. I…
2022.10.18 Civically Speaking - Civic Snippets - From Mid-terms, Election Act Hearing, Covid19SK Reporting and more..g
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In this week's episode, Christina Cherneskey and I do a couple of quick laps on a few different issues - Reporting in - Province of Sa…
2022.10.11 Civically Speaking - the Thanksgiving Edition
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For tuning into Civically Speaking and tuning into community radio on CFCR and community radio channels around the world.
We are happy to bring you a feel good…
2022.10.04 Civically Speaking Post By-Election Panel and chat about Saskatoon's Lighthouse
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Thanks for tuning in to Civically Speaking. Much appreciation.
We have James Yachyshen and Darcy Warrington joining us again to debrief on the latest Provincial By-Electi…
2022.09.27 Civically Speaking - Post Saskatoon Meewasin Provincial By-Election Discussion
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Thanks for tuning in. Much appreciation.
In this episode, Christina Cherneskey and I do a bit of de-brief on the results of the recent Saskatoon Meewasin By-Election.
Nath…
2022.09.20 Civically Speaking - Saskatoon Meewasin Provincial By-Election Panel
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Thanks for tuning in. First up, be sure to donate to our annual 'Find Your Frequency' FM-Phasis fundraiser. Visit cfcr.ca and please make a donation in the name of Civica…
2022.09.13 Civically Speaking FM-Phasis Kick-Off and News Round-up
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So much appreciation for your support. And, speaking of support. It's our annual Community Radio FM-Phasis Fundraising campaign. Pleas…
2022.09.06 Civically Speaking - Sept Long Weekend Tragedies - Developing stories
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Civically Speaking Listeners, it has been quite the long weekend in Saskatchewan. And stories are still evolving involving separate incidents where dangerous people…
2022.08.30 Civically Speaking Updates with Christina Cherneskey - Saskatoon Arena and more
Hello Dear Listeners,
And just like that, we are back into Fall. Schools starting up. Harvest underway. And, new episodes coming to you here from Saskatoon, Saskatchewan and locations ne…
2022.08.23 Civically Speaking - What's in the news with Christina Cherneskey
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This week Christina Cherneskey and I touch on a few news worthy stories from our province and elsewhere. Health care, airports, and Ukraine feature promi…
2022.08.16 Civically Speaking A Summer's End Chat with Christina Cherneskey
Hello Dear Listeners,
It's been quite the summer of all kind of activities, news and happenings.
Christina Cherneskey joins the show as we reflect on our summers.
Stay safe. Be well.
Civic…
2022.08.02 Things to do and Go To's in Summer in Saskatoon and across Saskatchewan
Hello Dear Civically Speaking,
Indeed, the start of summer placed me away from the recording studio. Hope everyone is doing well. It's been a busy one on my end with many twists and tur…
2022.06.28 Civically Speaking - A conversation about Missing and Murdered Women, girls and 2 spirited people with Darlene Okemaysim-Sicotte, Myrna LaPlante and Samantha Mark
Dear Listeners,
A continuing national tragedy of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, Girls, and 2 Spirited people (MMIWG2S+).
An honour to have Community Advocates Darlene Okemaysim-Si…
2022.06.21 Civically Speaking - A n interview with Sask NDP Leadership Candidate, Carla Beck
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In this episode, Saskatchewan NDP Leadership Candidate, Carla Beck joins the show.
We learn a bit more about her background personal-wise and work-wise and then jum…
2022.06.14 Civically Speaking - An Interview with NDP Leadership Candidate, Kaitlyn Harvey
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Thanks much for tuning into Civically Speaking on Saskatoon's premier community radio station, CFCR.ca and for listening to the podcast version of this show.
The Sas…
2022.05.31 Federal Conservative Leadership Update with James Yachyshen
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Civically Speaking's guest panelist, James Yachyshen, joins the show to catch us up on the latest re the Federal Conservative Lea…
2022.05.24 Civically Speaking Updates with Lenore
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This episode, I fly solo, giving a quick update on UKraine and quick updates on leadership races and announcements of various political partie…
2022.05.10 Civically Speaking Behind the Kirton at Saskatoon's City Hall - A focus on Ward 1 with Councillor Darren Hill
Dear Listeners,
Thanks for tuning into Civically Speaking. This week we start Season 2 with Behind the Kirton with Councillor David Kirton.
During this season, we go around the city mee…
2022.05.03 Civically Speaking - Civic Round-up (Saskatoon) and latest on the Ukraine Front with Christina Cherneskey
Dear Listeners,
Christina Cherneskey and I are back with the latest news out of Saskatoon's City Hall and an update on the invasion of Ukraine by Russia's President Putin.
Avian Flu, SPC…
2022.04.26 Civically Speaking - Civic Round-up (Saskatoon) and latest on the Ukraine Front with Christina Cherneskey
Hello Listeners,
Thanks for tuning in. Really enjoyed this show - where Christina Cherneskey and I share the latest news out of Saskatoon City Hall. We talk tall buildings, four-leggeds…