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What the Haliburton?

The Highlander
Haliburton County
Social Media
Misinformation
Local Journalism
Communications Strategy
Community Engagement
Amalgamation
Haliburton Highlands Healthy Democracy Project
Covid-19
Healthy Democracy Project
Local Politics
Community Values
Overdevelopment
Affordable Housing
Municipal Politics
Environmental Conservation
Veterans
Local Government
Muskoka
Housing Summit

Haliburton's #1 podcast

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Latest Episodes

Why do turtles cross the road? It’s not a joke, it’s an ancient, dangerous journey. In this episode, we sit down with Leora Berman, the "turtle lady" and founder of Turtle Guardians, who has spent 20 years championing these living dinosaurs.

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The Mayor of Dysart, Murray Fearrey, passed away last week at 84. Bram and Mike talk with Murray's dear friend and Deputy Mayor, Walt McKechnie, about a remarkable 55-year career in local politics.

Jamie Schmale has been our MP for 11 years, all of that time in opposition, giving him plenty of time to consider what his party (the Conservative Party of Canada) would do better. In this episode, our MP drops by the podcast for a wide-ranging chat.... more

The County of Haliburton recently received a federal grant of $1.2 million to provide support to people in our community who are addicted to hard, often dangerous drugs. The money will be used to purchase a van and to hire support workers to "meet pe... more

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Recent Guests

Mike Waller
President of the Royal Canadian Legion Haliburton branch
Royal Canadian Legion Haliburton branch
Episode: Our Local Legions
Greg Bishop
Retired Ontario land surveyor and engineer with extensive experience in Haliburton County
Episode: A Slippery Slope for Shorelines?
Carol Moffatt
Former Mayor of Ogonquin Highlands, involved in the Healthy Democracy Project
Episode: Did Someone Say Sausage?
Lauren Hunter
Expert in strategic communications and co-founder of the Rising Collective
Rising Collective
Episode: Anti-Social Media

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Bram Lebow
Host of What the Haliburton? and contributor to The Highlander; widely referenced in local political discussions.

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4.6 out of 5 stars from 9 ratings
  • bias barking

    i want to like this, but there’s a lot of rants and bias and some anti-cottager sentiment. the schmale “interview” turned in to 3 guys ranting about a train they don’t take so therefore “no one will”. i mean, maybe, but uhh pretty sure 3 guys isn’t a majority. Stick your head out and watch the 401, pretty sure that montreal, ottawa, toronto corridor is busy. Questions should be asked about the cost for sure, but just ranting that “no one will take it” isn’t facts. Is someone a journalist here or... more

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Overall strong local focus with informed guests, though some listeners feel episodes lean into bias or ranting.
Listeners seem to value practical takeaways on local governance and community impact.
Guests provide diverse viewpoints but some episodes polarize opinions among audiences.

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A Slippery Slope for Shorelines?
Q: Is this something that people need to be really concerned about? Or is it something that's being brought forward as a concern right now, but maybe isn't quite as serious?
Erosion is a valid concern that requires attention, particularly over the course of decades, where substantial loss can occur.
A Slippery Slope for Shorelines?
Q: Where does this idea come from that we need to have these structures? Whose idea is this?
It's coming from the council, indicating a demand from the public to streamline the application process and reduce unnecessary workloads.
The Healthy Democracy Project
Q: What are the barriers preventing people from running for office?
Many people cite full-time job commitments and the perceived nastiness of community feedback as major barriers to entering politics.
Anti-Social Media
Q: What should organizations consider in their communications strategy regarding social media?
Organizations should ensure their communication strategy uses multiple channels, including traditional media, to effectively reach their audience.
Anti-Social Media
Q: What is your opinion on the choice of using social media by the OPP for their public town hall communication?
The choice of using social media by the OPP was seen as limiting, as it did not effectively reach the audience, resulting in poor turnout.

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