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Local 514

Local 514
Montreal
Palestine
Quebec
Sudan
Housing Crisis
Valérie Plante
Trans Youth Mental Health
Trans Rights
Denis Coderre
Carjackings
Bill 21
Institute Of Genocide and Human Rights Studies
Mental Health Services
Dune 2
CUTV
Social Housing
Public Transit
Gentrification
Hochelaga-Maisonneuve
U.S. Elections

Want to keep up to date with Montreal news? Local 514's news podcast is a talk show where host, Kalden Dhatsenpa, is joined by a wide variety of guests who have unique perspectives on Montréal's politics and movements. Local 514 is a proud production of CUTV.

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On this episode of Local 514 host Kalden Dhatsenpa speaks to CSU campaigns coordinator Julianna Smith about a 5-day curriculum called Anti-Capitalist week. Julianna describes some of the workshops as well as how the campaign evolved from prior Anti-C... more

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AI is everywhere, but can it really fix Montreal?

From city permits to urban planning, municipal leaders are betting on artificial intelligence to solve local problems. In this episode of Local 514, Kalden Dhatsenpa talks with tech critic Paris Mar... more

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From scandals in the Liberal Party of Québec to an increasingly domineering attitude from the Parti Québecois, to a massive projected crash from the governing Coalition Avenir Quebec this moment marks a tumultuous point in Québec politics where much ... more

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Today’s episode of Local 514 explores the renewed relevance of sovereignty in Quebec at the 1995 referendum’s 30th anniversary. How did that pivotal moment change Quebec and has... more

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Recent Guests

Stephanie Germain
A community worker focusing on youth and community issues in Montreal.
Episode: Is police violence a PUBLIC HEALTH issue?
Aaron Vansintjan
Montreal-based author and researcher
Co-author of The Sustainability Class
Episode: Elite Carbon Capture, or How the Environmentalists Might Be Gentrifying Your City w/ Vijay Kolinjivadi and Aaron Vansintjan
Vijay Kolinjivadi
Montreal-based author and researcher
Co-author of The Sustainability Class
Episode: Elite Carbon Capture, or How the Environmentalists Might Be Gentrifying Your City w/ Vijay Kolinjivadi and Aaron Vansintjan
Alex Pace
PhD candidate studying tree rings at Concordia University
Concordia University
Episode: Is Montréal a “Climate Haven”? w/ Alex Pace
Mostafa Henaway
Community organizer with the Immigrant Worker Center and author of the book, Disposable Worker, Essential Work.
Episode: Mostafa Henaway Discusses Amazon's Surprise Exit From Québec
Sasha Dyck
Public health nurse and community advocate in Park Extension.
Park Extension Community
Episode: Montreal's Public Health Private Profits w/ Sasha Dyck
Dru Oja Jay
Executive Director of CUTV, publisher of The Breach
CUTV
Episode: What a Pierre Poilievre government would mean for Montrealers
Katherine Ottawa-Nequado
New reporter for CUTV
CUTV
Episode: What a Pierre Poilievre government would mean for Montrealers
Felix Fuchs
Professor involved in labor activism
Episode: Labour news in and around Montreal w/ Felix Fuchs

Host

Kalden Dhatsenpa
Host of Metropolis

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#34
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Apple Podcasts
#227
Finland/News

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Talking Points

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Montreal's Public Health Private Profits w/ Sasha Dyck
Q: What kind of changes would you like to see in Parc-Ex?
I envision a community where food is shared openly and residents come together for communal meals without a focus on capitalism.
Montreal's Public Health Private Profits w/ Sasha Dyck
Q: How do you deal with these kinds of outbreaks at the clinic?
We look for specific symptoms and have protocols to isolate patients and contact health authorities if measles is suspected.
Montreal's Public Health Private Profits w/ Sasha Dyck
Q: What else are we seeing right now?
There is a measles outbreak due to lower vaccination rates, particularly connected to the pandemic's impact on routine immunizations.

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Focused on Montreal's vibrant socio-political landscape, this talk show features discussions on various pressing issues affecting the city, including housing, labor rights, environmental activism, and community advocacy. The insights from a diverse range of guests, such as activists, researchers, and community organizers, contribute to understanding local dynamics and movements, making it a vital resource for listeners interested in Montreal's current events. Unique narratives on grassroots movements, labor strikes, and systemic challenges provide a platform for underrepresented voices, emphasizing community engagement and social justice.

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Local 514 launched 2 years ago and published 54 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Local 514 include:

1. Stephanie Germain
2. Aaron Vansintjan
3. Vijay Kolinjivadi
4. Alex Pace
5. Mostafa Henaway
6. Sasha Dyck
7. Dru Oja Jay
8. Katherine Ottawa-Nequado

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