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
2022.04.19 Civically Speaking Russia's Invasion of Ukraine Part 5 with Christina Cherneskey
Thanks so much for tuning in, Civically Speaking Listeners,
Much much appreciation.
It is an honour to be discussing, alongside Christina Cherneskey, the atrocities playing out in Ukraine…
2022.04.11 Civically Speaking Russian Invasion of Ukraine Part 4 with Christina Cherneskey
Thanks for tuning in dear listeners,
And, a big thank you to Christina Cherneskey for joining me in this series on the Russian Invasion of Ukraine.
We continue with our check-in's on Ukr…
2022.04.05 Civically Speaking Russian Invasion of Ukraine Part 3 with Christina Cherneskey
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Hearts out to all of the people of Ukraine from our little community radio studio on the prairies in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. There are many effo…
2022.03.15 Civically Speaking RUSSIAN INVASION OF UKRAINE Part 2 Continuing coverage with Christina Cherneskey
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With all the events going on in the world, we are focusing on the current invasion of Ukraine by Putin's Russian Army.
Christina catches up with her …
2022.03.15 Civically Speaking RUSSIAN INVASION OF UKRAINE Part 1 An interview with Christina Cherneskey
Dear Listeners,
In this episode, Christina Cherneskey, Communications Expert, and I have a conversation about the Russian Invasion of Ukraine, led by President Vladimir Putin.
As part of…
2022-03-01 Civically Speaking. UKRAINE. Part Two with Dr. Bohdan Kordan, USASK, Int'l Relations, Dept of Political Studies, St. Thomas More College
Dear Listeners,
It is wonderful to have Dr. Kordan return and provide us some further insights and perspectives about what is happening, right now, in Ukraine. Considerations around ... …
2022-03-01 Civically Speaking. UKRAINE. Part One with Dr. Bohdan Kordan, USASK, Int'l Relations, Dept of Political Studies, St. Thomas More College
Dear Listeners,
It is a great honour to have Dr. Bohdan Kordan with us in this Part 1 of several parts to discuss the situation in Ukraine (and beyond).
This is a MUST LISTEN to episode. …
2022-02-22 Civically Speaking. A conversation with USASK students Alyssa Chapman and Ryley Hawkeswood re studying during a pandemic era
Dear Listeners,
Thanks for tuning into Civically Speaking.
It was an honour, to have as guests, University of Saskatchewan students, Ashley Chapman and Ryley Hawkeswood. Really apprecia…
2022-02-15 Civically Speaking. A planning conversation about buffers with Cary Tarasoff
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Cary Tarasoff, a former mayoral candidate and registered professional planner has peristed on getting some changes around buffer zones in relation t…
2022-02-08 Media Conference with Premier Moe and Dr. Shahab
Dear Listeners,
On Tuesday, Feb 8th, Premier Moe and Dr. Shahab held a media conference announcing the lifting of certain restrictions re Covid19 pandemic in Saskatchewan - mainly the li…
2022-02-01 Civically Speaking with Lenore Swystun - A Conversation with Sask Party Saskatoon Willowgrove MLA, Ken Cheveldayoff
Dear Civically Speaking Listeners,
Thanks for tuning in to this episode, the second in a close to being named Political Series - perhaps it will be called 'Putting the Persons back in Po…
2022-01-25 Civically Speaking with Lenore Swystun - an Interview with Matt Love, NDP MLA for Saskatoon Eastview
Dear Listeners,
Welcome to the first in a series that will wind its way through the whole of our 2022 season.
In this series, yet to be named, I will be connecting with Elected Represent…
2021-12-28 Civically Speaking - Special Behind the Kirton Edition with Councillor David Kirton at Saskatoon's City Hall together with Reporter, Phil Tank
Dear Listeners,
Welcome to the final show of 2021 that culminates in an episode of "Behind the Kirton at Saskatoon's City Hall with Councillor David Kirton" together with Journalist, Phi…
2021.12.21 Civically Speaking - A discussion with Peter Garden of Turning the Tide independent Bookstore
Dear Listeners,
Here's a delightful holiday treat in the form of an interview with Peter Garden of Turning the Tide Bookstore. Peter is a well known local business person, community-pren…
2021.12.14 Civically Speaking Civics Panel Budget Talk Part 2 with Cary Tarasoff and Ari Avivi
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In this episode we continue into a part 2 discussion about the City's 2022-2023 operational budget. Thanks Cary Tarasoff and Ari Avivi,…
2021.12.07 Civically Speaking - Saskatoon Municipal Budget Chat with Ari and Cary
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In this episode, Part 1 of 2, Ari Avivi and Cary Tarasoff join me to go through the City of Saskatoon's 2022-2023 Operating Budget that City Council …
2021-11-23 Civically Speaking - Moose on the Loose with Dr. Ryan Brook, Wildlife Scientist, USASK
Dear Listeners,
Many thanks to Dr. Ryan Brook for joining Civically Speaking. In this edition, Dr. Brook shares about his research on moose on the loose - literally - we talk about resea…
2021-11-16 Civically Speaking - COP26 and CAP Sec General Kelley Moore
Hello Dear Listeners,
What a treat to interview the Secretary General of the Commonwealth Association of Planners, Kelley Moore. Kelley shares a bit about how she came to be in this posi…
2021-11-09 Civically Speaking - Behind the Kirton at YXE Hall with Councillor David Kirton - the Nov Ed. An interview with Priscilla Johnstone, ED, SHIP
Dear Listeners,
Please find here the podcast version of this month's 'Behind the Kirton at Saskatoon's City Hall with Councillor David Kirton.' Councillor Kirton leads an interview wit…
2021-11-02 Civically Speaking - Observations, Reflections, Politics and Perceptions about experiences around COVID-19 with Communications Expert, Christina Cherneskey
Dear Civically Speaking Listeners,
Thanks for tuning in. Communications Expert, Christina Cherneskey joins the show to share some observations, reflections and perceptions about experi…