A Social Justice Podcast

This week, Amanda Carrasco joins the podcast to discuss discuss restorative justice. Amanda is a family survivor of homicide and sexual assault. She's pushed through unimaginable pain and trauma, toward healing, justice, and self-empowerment, helping others along the way. This is Episode 54 (S3 E13) of A Social Justice Podcast, hosted by Nicola Spurling. CONTENT WARNING: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast touch on sensitive s...

This week, Wendy Graves joins the podcast to discuss autism, a much requested topic. This is Episode 53 (S3 E12) of A Social Justice Podcast, hosted by Nicola Spurling. CONTENT WARNING: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast touch on sensitive social issues, which may be triggering for some people. Viewer/listener discretion is advised. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast are recorded and edited on the tra...

This week, Aphrodite Janeway rejoins the podcast to discuss the intersections of disability and capitalism, from the perspective of a communist-leaning transgender sex worker. This is Episode 52 (S3 E11) of A Social Justice Podcast, hosted by Nicola Spurling. CONTENT WARNING: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast touch on sensitive social issues, which may be triggering for some people. Viewer/listener discretion is advised. ...

This week, Travers joins the podcast to discuss Trans Kids. Dr. Travers is a Professor of Sociology at Simon Fraser University, author of The Trans Generation: How Trans Kids (and Their Parents) Are Creating a Gender Revolution, and has published extensively on the relationship between sport and social justice, with particular emphasis on the inclusion and exclusion of women, queer and trans people of all ages. This is Episode 51 ...

This week, Vee Greer joins the podcast to discuss Hearing Impairment. Vee has been diagnosed with audio processing disorder (APD) and hearing loss. This is Episode 50 (S3 E9) of A Social Justice Podcast, hosted by Nicola Spurling. CONTENT WARNING: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast touch on sensitive social issues, which may be triggering for some people. Viewer/listener discretion is advised. LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT: Episodes ...

This week, Dee McWatters joins the podcast to discuss Advocacy Canada's mission to advance human rights, particularly as that relates to EDI work and trans inclusion in sports. This is Episode 49 (S3 E8) of A Social Justice Podcast, hosted by Nicola Spurling. CONTENT WARNING: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast touch on sensitive social issues, which may be triggering for some people. Viewer/listener discretion is advised. L...

This week, Celeste Trianon joins the podcast to discuss trans rights in Canada.From the notwithstanding clause, to legal name changes, to threats South of the border and more. Learn how you can help uphold human rights. This is Episode 48 (S3 E7) of A Social Justice Podcast, hosted by Nicola Spurling. CONTENT WARNING: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast touch on sensitive social issues, which may be triggering for some people....

This week Nicola Spurling, a transgender Canadian politician speaks with Ashley Shade, a transgender politician from the USA. We discuss trans rights, DEI, guns, climate change, Donald Trump's threats to tariff & annex Canada, billionaire influence, and more. It's an episode you don't want to miss! This is Episode 47 (S3 E6) of A Social Justice Podcast, hosted by Nicola Spurling. CONTENT WARNING: Episodes of A Social Justic...

This week we speak with Jessie Anderson, the founder and owner of Big Bro's Barbershop, an oasis for gender diverse people in Vancouver. Find out what a good haircut means to gender diverse people and what it's like to navigate the business world as a trans person. This is Episode 46 (S3 E5) of A Social Justice Podcast, hosted by Nicola Spurling. CONTENT WARNING: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast touch on sensitive social i...

What is a furry? This episode explores furry culture, misconceptions around what it means to be a furry, and how one such furry, Cassidy Civet (Nash Milani), intends to run for an SD43 school board position in Coquitlam, British Columbia. This is Episode 45 (S3 E4) of A Social Justice Podcast, hosted by Nicola Spurling. CONTENT WARNING: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast touch on sensitive social issues, which may be triggeri...

This week, we have Rachel Gilmore on the podcast, to discuss the ethics surrounding journalism. What does journalism mean when we have freedom of press? How do journalists address bias? How do you deal with online hate? In what way do social media algorithms affect what we post and what we consume? Listen to Rachel answer all of these questions and more. This is Episode 44 (S3 E3) of A Social Justice Podcast, hosted by Nicola Spu...

This week, we have Ky Sargeant on the podcast, to discuss whether or not social justice and/or PC culture is ruining comedy. You're not going to want to miss it! This is Episode 43 (S3 E2) of A Social Justice Podcast, hosted by Nicola Spurling. CONTENT WARNING: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast touch on sensitive social issues, which may be triggering for some people. Viewer/listener discretion is advised. LAND ACKNOWLEDGM...

This week's episode is a little different. Nicola Spurling speaks about why she's no longer associated with The Flag Shop, and what that means for this podcast as well as some of her other projects and prospects. This is Episode 42 (S3 E1) of A Social Justice Podcast, hosted by Nicola Spurling. CONTENT WARNING: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast touch on sensitive social issues, which may be triggering for some people. Viewer...

This week, we're learning about Pivot Legal Society and their work to develop solutions to complex human rights issues, involving criminalization & policing, drug policy, homelessness, anti-stigma & poverty, and sex workers’ rights. We hear from guests Nina Taghaddosi, Pivot's Anti-Stigma Campaigner, and Taz Khandwani, Pivot's Communications & Digital Engagement Manager. This is Episode 41 (S2 E16) of A Social Justi...

This week, we're learning about decolonization through design, BIDC, land back, Indigequeering, and much more We hear from guest, K̓esugwilakw (Sierra Tasi Baker), Lead Indigenous Urban Design Consultant at Sky Spirit Studio. This is Episode 40 (S2 E15) of A Social Justice Podcast, brought to you by The Flag Shop and hosted by Nicola Spurling. CONTENT WARNING: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast touch on sensitive social iss...

This week, we're talking about how The Vancouver Whitecaps FC gives back to community by addressing social issues. Nicola speaks with Tosaint Ricketts, a former professional soccer player, eMLS athlete, and Liaison, Club & Player Engagement for the Whitecaps, and Jennifer Scott, Vice President, Community & Social Impact for the Whitecaps. This is Episode 39 (S2 E14) of A Social Justice Podcast, brought to you by The Flag...

This week, we're talking about social shifts in how trans people are and have been viewed and treated in Canada. Nicola speaks with Rowan Jetté Knox abut his experiences as a parent of a trans child, husband of a trans wife, partner of trans individuals, and as a trans man himself. This is Episode 38 (S2 E13) of A Social Justice Podcast, brought to you by The Flag Shop and hosted by Nicola Spurling. CONTENT WARNING: Episodes of...

This week, we're talking about 'Alternative Media' and the ethics surrounding that, with Mo Amir of This is Vancolour & Ian Bushfield of Politicoast. This is Episode 37 (S2 E12) of A Social Justice Podcast, brought to you by The Flag Shop and hosted by Nicola Spurling. CONTENT WARNING: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast touch on sensitive social issues, which can be triggering for some people. Viewer/listener discretion i...

This week, Sarah Chown of Ribbon Community (formerly known as AIDS Vancouver) joins the podcast. We discuss the history of HIV and the organization, their recent name change, and the services they offer. This is Episode 36 (S2 E11) of A Social Justice Podcast, brought to you by The Flag Shop and hosted by Nicola Spurling. CONTENT WARNING: Episodes of A Social Justice Podcast touch on sensitive social issues, which can be trigge...