Unlearn16: Class is in Session

Unlearn16: Class is in Session

A teacher with a sarcastic wit who’s passion for debate and discussion spans the political, social and pop culture spectrums. PS - a solid metaphor can solve all life’s problems

Episodes

April 22, 2025 58 mins

In this episode, Arlene and I sit down and discuss Canada and the US, the Chinese stance in the new world order and her favourite movie.

Get your popcorn out

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In this episode, I sit down with Jagmeet Singh, leader of the Federal NDP Party of Canada, and ask him some hard driving political questions - all coming from my Grade 8 class.  I personally loved how he handled the Messi question.

BE SURE TO VOTE!!!!

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April 8, 2025 67 mins

In this episode, I speak with 'Shameless Elle' - a tiktok star who made an impact with lip syncs but has repurposed her fame to focus on becoming politically education AND helping others do the same.

@shamelesselle 

Want to talk politics?  We got ya

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In this episode, I sit down a give a politics lesson directly out of my notebook - the indicators and limitations of democracy.  Maybe if we start here we will be able to have conversations that lead us down better roads than we are currently travelling.  

The first lesson is free...but the next will cost ya.

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March 18, 2025 72 mins

In this episode, Leigh McGowan (I am Politics Girl), sit down and deconstruct the current US political and constitutional crisis.  It just figures it would take two Canadian women to fix this situation...you should have called us earlier. 

Don't worry, we have all the answers...
@PoliticsGirl  

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March 4, 2025 30 mins

In this episode, I reflect on where the US is politically, economically, and socially - this isn't a new 'yellow brick road', this is just further on down the line towards the wizard.  PS - there is a reason the road is paved with gold.

I wonder who the wizard will be?

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In this episode, I have the incredible privilege and, let's be honest, horse shoe carrying buckets of luck, to sit down with the Canadian artist - Amanda Marshall.  

We talk about music, the business, politics and how she will dedicate her next single to me.  (ok, maybe not that last one).

So, sit down, put on Tuesday's Child softly, and spend the next hour being inspired by one of Canada's greatest...

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In this episode, I have the honour of sitting down with Arlene Dickenson, where we discuss being a women, being an entrepreneur, and being single.  How much power can one woman wield?  You are about to find out.

Check out 'Arlene is Alone' - coming on Youtube February 14 (PS - I get to make a guest appearance on an upcoming episode)

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In this episode, I have the absolute privilege to sit down with none other than Cordelia Chase!!!  We get down to our 'childhood trauma', the uselessness of 'tact' and how sometimes 'we get the pieces'.

If you understand all of those quotes...welcome to the Buffy the Vampire Superhero Club.

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In this episode, Marit Stiles (Leader of Ontario's NDP) and I take a tour of Queen's Park, discuss foundational ideas for Ontario, talk about federal politics, debate changes that need to be made, try to break into the chamber floor and discovered where they keep the best snacks for the government.

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December 10, 2024 58 mins

In this episode, I have the great pleasure to sit down with 'Mr Global', aka Matt, as he is know all over social media to discuss the energy needs, wants and must have across the USA.  I'm going to get to the bottom of the over used tag line 'drill baby drill'.

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In this episode, I speak to Jenna Sudds, Minister of Families, Children and Social Development of Canada.  Together, we discuss the dynamics of creating a national food program for all Canadian students.  I promise to ask ALL the tough questions to see just how effective this will be.

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November 19, 2024 27 mins

In this episode, I address the complete and utter lack of focus on women and women's health care - primarily focused on menopause.  It is about time WE take control of our bodies, our lives and our futures. 

And I am going to bring you with me along the journey of finding the right health care providers to educate and fight for our health.

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In this episode, I face the horrific social media reality in the wake of the infamous 'your body, my choice' threat.  In the dark basements of some incel, a man is plotting his next threat and possible attack.  It's not free speech...it's criminal.

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In this episode, I discuss, debate and rant about the impending presidential election.  Who do you think will win?  And what will be the consequence?

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October 29, 2024 25 mins

In this episode, I dress up as Frankenstein (I know it's the monster, but he will always be Frankenstein to me) and Ana puts on her best Bride for our annual Halloween Party.  That's not the point of the podcast though.  I paint my nails black for the character - and the severe gender dysphoria I have over painted nails, which I enjoy doing, is incredibly weird.  So, as anything that makes me uncomfortable I immediately d...

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Home ownership blows.

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In this episode, I attempt to answer a couple of age old teaching questions.   One, what are the most vital things we are meant to teach?  Two, when a student doesn't meet expectations what consequences will make them change their course?

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In this episode, I recap what Metro Prep Academy did on Truth and Reconciliation Day.  Spoiler Alert - the next generation will always do better than we did - just get out of their way.

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September 24, 2024 21 mins

In this episode, I jump into what real?  Can't trust an email, a text message, a phone call...you can't trust what you hear or see across any medium.  Now what?  

I guess it's time we met up in person, had a conversation and lived in the actual moment??

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