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!
Episodes
311 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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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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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
2025.05.13 Civically Speaking. Federal Cabinet Announcements, Weather it will ever Rain, river flows, Broadway Bridge and More
Dear Listeners,This week on Civically Speaking, we dive into the big federal cabinet announcement and what this could mean for us here in Saskatchewan. We also ask the question on everyone's mind: will it ever rain again?...
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Episode 36
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55:56
2025.04.29 Civically Speaking - The Day After - Oh what a Federal Election...
Dear Listeners,What a whirlwind of a Federal Election. Historic truly. Liberals get in for a fourth term. New Prime Minister who has never served in government. Leader of the Opposition - loses his seat; NDP Leader, likewise, loses...
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Episode 35
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56:33
2025.04.22 Civically Speaking Why 114 Seminary Cres Matters (PT 1); Faith, Democracy and More (PT 2)
Thanks for tuning in, Listeners,Happy Spring, Election Time, Easter Time, All kinds of celebration time, and also Grieving...Part 1: "Why 114 Seminary Crescent Matters" This episode delves into the University o...
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Season 4
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Episode 34
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56:10
2025.04.15 Civically Speaking - An Interview with Saskatoon's Mayor Cynthia Block
Dear Listeners,Thanks always for tuning into Civically Speaking.In this new episode, recorded last Friday, we sit down virtually with Saskatoon’s newly elected mayor, Cynthia Block, for an engaging and thoughtful conversation....
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Episode 33
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56:09
2025.04.07 Civically Speaking - Agrologists at the Civic Table - Dr. Tom Wolf and Gordon Androsoff
Thanks for tuning in, Dear Listeners,Today we have Dr. Tom Wolf, Agrologist, co-founder of Agrimetrix Research & Training, a leader in agriculture spray tech innovation and a former Saskatoon mayoral candidate join Gordon Androsoff, ...
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Episode 32
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56:03
2025.04.01 Civically Speaking PT 1 Federal Election Update PT 2 Civic News Update Saskatoon
Dear Listeners, Flying solo this week.In Part One, I give an update as we head into Week 2 of our federal election coverage with an overview of what’s shaping up nationally and take a closer look at the candidates running in ...
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Season 4
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Episode 31
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56:14
2025.03.25 Civically Speaking Federal Election...Here we go....
Dear Listeners,Thanks for tuning in. Christina Cherneskey and I begin with the latest re the Federal Election in Part 1 and then bring in some stories from Saskatchewan and Saskatoon in Part 2.Have a listen. Support lo...
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Episode 30
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56:31
2025.03.18 Civically Speaking Local Leaders Sara Wheelwright and Monica Kreuger
Dear Listeners,Thanks so much for continuing to listen to this show. Shows rooted in community radio stations like CFCR matter where local voices share wisdom and express views that make us think, think again, and dig deeper for meaning ...
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Episode 29
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56:33
2025.03.04 Civically Speaking -Tariffs to Civic Waste and Savings
Dear Listeners,Thanks for tuning in.2 parts. First part - Tariffs go into effect in North America. Second part, we talk waste, savings, parking, and more re City of Saskatoon. Have a listen. Share wi...
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Episode 28
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56:29
2025.02.26 Civically Speaking Global Local
Hello Dear Listeners,Please have a listen to this week's episode. We dive into some key milestone moments - Russia's invasion of Ukraine - 3 years later; Federal Liberal Leadership Race; Premier and team travels to Washington to discuss ...
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Episode 27
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56:13
2025.02.18 Civically Speaking - From Cheese to Council: Ward 1 Councillor Catherine McDonald's Journey
Catherine McDonald, newly elected Ward 1 Councillor in Saskatoon, joins us with a compelling narrative of her transition from trades professional to influential municipal leader. Catherine's journey is anything but ordinary, marked by a passion...
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Episode 26
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55:39
2025.02.11 Civically Speaking pt2 Canadiano not Americano
Dear Listeners,Thanks so much for tuning in. So much appreciate your listening ears.This week's episode, we touch base on the latest re our neighbours to the south.And then, we circle back to home. Musing en...
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Episode 25
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28:10
2025.02.11 Civically Speaking pt 1 Canadiano not Americano
Dear Listeners,Thanks so much for tuning in. So much appreciate your listening ears.This week's episode, we touch base on the latest re our neighbours to the south.And then, we circle back to home. Musing end in...
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Season 4
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Episode 25
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28:03
2025.02.05 Civically Speaking Tariff or Not
Dear Listeners,Gord Androsoff joins me and we dive into the latest news re To Tarrif or Not, the latest from Trump land. And now, we and Mexico, have a month's delay...or not?Trade wars, tarrifs and closer to home....the un housed...
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Season 4
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Episode 24
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55:55
2025.01.28 Civically Speaking - One Month In...2025
Dear Listeners,Thanks so much for tuning in. Much appreciation. Christina and I jump into what's going on politico-wise at the nation state level and end up close to home talking public opinions on civic government an...
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Episode 23
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55:46
2025.01.21 Civically Speaking Welcome to TrumpLand
Dear Listeners,Thanks for tuning in. Much appreciation always. Key focus of this episode is how the world changes as Donald Trump becomes the 47th President of the USA.And, what are the implications for Canada and the rest...
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Episode 22
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56:30
2025.01.14 Civically Speaking - Popcorning 2025 News stories
Howdy Dear Listeners,This month is flying by - and it is starting out me thinks like a lion - fires of all sorts - from the most devasting in real time in California - to the fires being set by a USA President Elect and Prime Minister C...
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Episode 21
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56:23
2025.01.07. Civically Speaking. Let's talk about the Whether in Canada.
Happy New Year Listeners,Here we go today, talking about one of our favourite pastimes - the whether. And today, we had quite the whether event to talk about. Seen with whether radar. It landed. Whether the Lib...
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Episode 20
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56:39
2024.12.24 Civically Speaking - On the Eve...
Happiest of the Holiday Season,This was a quickly done holiday episode with James Yachyshen. We meander our way through some reflections, ponderings forward regarding politics locally and further afield.And, we open and close by...
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Episode 19
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56:07
2024.12.17 Civically Speaking Freeland and Civic lands
Hello Dear listeners, This week we talk federal politics and other highlights national and local. No more Freeland in Federal Liberal Cabinet. And, closer to home, what about the latest, regarding supports for folks w...
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Episode 18
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