
Civically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina Cherneskey
Civically speaking is a podcast that focuses on all things civic - focusing in on Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada, and wider political, geopolitical, and related issues facing us in a 21st-century word. Host, Lenore Swystun, a Registered Professional Planner, Sociologist, and Facilitator together with Communications Specialist and former Journalist, Christina Cherneskey, invites guests and guest panels to discuss all things current and topical. Civically Speaking episodes are self-produced and aired weekly on Saskatoon's community radio station cfcr.ca along with providing podcast versions and special videocast and podcast direct specials. Tune in, try it, and we promise you'll find yourself coming back for more. We talk planning, politics, people - civically speaking!
Podcasting since 2019 • 311 episodes
Civically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina Cherneskey
Latest Episodes
2025.06.17 Civically Speaking. Tanking, G7 and a whole lotta chatta
Hello Dear Listeners,This week on Civically Speaking, we start with big local media news: long-time columnist and civic affairs writer Phil Tank has been let go from the Saskatoon StarPhoenix. What does this mean...
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Season 4
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Episode 41
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53:21

2025.06.10 Civically Speaking ICE, Wild Fires, City Budget Saskatoon, Strawberry Moon
Hello Dear Listeners,This week on Civically Speaking, we unpack a mix of local and global headlines that matter:🇺🇸 ICE Raids & U.S. Political Tensions – South of the border, sweeping ICE raids in Los Angeles and a war of ...
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Season 4
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Episode 40
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56:34

2025.06.03 Civically Speaking – Episode Title: Part 1: Wildfires & Philanthropy in Action with Rachael Steinke and Fred Reibin Part 2: First Ministers, Homelessness, E-Scooters & Summer Soundscapes in Saskatoon
Dear Listeners,This week on Civically Speaking, we bring you an important two-part episode exploring the stories, issues, and voices shaping Saskatoon.Part 1: Wildfires, Community Response & Philanthropy in ...
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Season 4
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Episode 39
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55:46

2025.05.27 Civically Speaking Updates with Phil Tank, Digital Opinion Editor/Columnist with the Saskatoon StarPhoenix
Dear Listeners,Thanks for tuning in. In this episode of Civically Speaking, I sit down with Phil Tank, Digital Opinion Editor at the Saskatoon StarPhoenix, for a wide-ranging conversation about what’s at sta...
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Season 4
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Episode 38
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57:05

2025.05.20 Civically Speaking On-going Saskatoon items and a look out on federal and international items
Hello Dear Listeners, Hope everyone had a fantastic long weekend. On the docket for today's show - we get into some news from over the weekend and then branch into a discussion on an ongoing priority issue for...
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Season 4
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Episode 37
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55:38
