Dangerous Ideas for Social Change
What kind of world do we want to live in? This podcast opens the difficult and uncomfortable conversations of crime, addiction, poverty and more. If we want a healthier community these messy conversations need to happen.
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In this episode of Dangerous Ideas for Social Change, Kent, Mallory and Sara dig beneath the headlines and statistics and explore what absenteeism is really telling us about our communities. Through honest conversation and lived experience, they talk about why kids are missing school, what systems are failing them, and why real change requires staying in the mess - alongside families, instead of looking for quick fixes.
In this solo episode, Kent Dueck breaks down the real story behind the staggering absenteeism rate. Drawing from years of frontline experience, Kent exposes the uncomfortable truth: the system isn’t listening, and kids are paying the price.
Building on the ABSENT documentary, Kent shows how this issue has been hiding in plain sight and why it matters now more than ever.
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When kids stop showing up to school, it’s easy to blame attendance - but what if the problem runs deeper? In this episode of Dangerous Ideas for Social Change, Kent Dueck sits down with Mallory Pledger to unpack the stories behind ABSENT, a powerful new documentary exploring why so many young people are slipping through the cracks.
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In this week’s episode, Kent talks with Darrell - a community leader who’s spent years fighting for his North End neighbourhood. They talk about what it means to keep showing up for a community that many have written off, unpacking the fires, the housing crisis, and the quiet resilience that still lives on every block.
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In this episode, Kent sits down with elder and emotional support worker Florence Sanderson to talk about loss, identity, and healing. Florence shares her journey from childhood trauma and bullying to becoming a voice of compassion and strength for families facing tragedy. Together, they reflect on the documentary ABSENT and explore how community weariness, grief, student absenteeism- and what it will take to rebuild hope
In this episode Kent sits down with longtime community advocate Sel Burrows to confront one of the most pressing and overlooked crises in our education system: chronic absenteeism.
Sel and Kent speak candidly about years of fighting to shine a light on absenteeism, the resistance they’ve faced, and why honesty with impunity is the only way forward. This conversation also ties into the upcoming documentary ABSENT, premieri...
Behind every crime is a story of pain, shame, and broken trust. In todays episode Jennifer Brisson joins Kent Dueck to explore how compassion, accountability, and community circles can help us move toward one bold vision: no more victims.
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In this return conversation, Kent Dueck sits down again with Harvey Rempel to confront the murky realities of crime and justice in Winnipeg’s inner city. Harvey shares stories from nearly two decades of walking alongside families impacted by violence and stories that headlines never capture. Together, they explore stacked trauma, the silence of unreported crimes, and why delayed justice often feels like no justice at all
Sherri Sanjurjo's story begins in the South Bronx, surrounded by abuse, addiction, and abandonment. But one teacher’s words, "I believe in you" set her on a path to transformation. In this conversation with Kent Dueck, Sherri shares raw personal stories, the power of grace, and why you should never judge someone’s future by their present.
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In this episode of Dangerous Ideas for Social Change, Kent Dueck sits down with Karen Wiebe, founder of TJ’s Gift Foundation. Karen shares the story behind the tragic loss of her son and how that experience has led her to become an advocate for families that have been impacted by violent crime. Together, Kent and Karen discuss the justice system, community response to violence, and the power of turning personal tragedy i...
In this episode Terrence Melquist (Terry) opens up about growing up in Winnipeg’s North End - where violence wasn’t just around him, it was directed at him. From being attacked without cause to finding restoration and meaning, this is a raw and redemptive story of change and serving the same community that couldn't serve him.
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Join us for raw and real stories as Kent Dueck interviews Mitch Bourbonnier. Stories of hurt and of hope. This is one you won't want to miss.
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In this powerful episode, Kent Dueck sits down with Vince Lillie to explore what it means to walk from darkness into light. Vince shares his real and raw story—from time spent in prison to now giving back to the community that once believed in him. It's a conversation about transformation, hope, and the power of second chances.
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In this episode, former Winnipeg police chief Devon Clunis joined us for a candid conversation about violence and policing. Kent and Devon reflect on hi experiences from policing in Winnipeg’s inner city to leading the force as chief.
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Harvey Rempel of Inner City Youth Alive joins Kent Dueck to talk addiction, violence, and hard truths from Winnipeg's North End. A raw, honest look at the stories we don't hear - and the systems we need to confront.
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What kind of world do we want to live in? From Winnipegs north end, we open the difficult and uncomfortable conversations of crime, addiction, poverty and more. Featuring voices of those with first hand experience we dive into the bold and messy discussions that lead to healing and transformation.
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