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If you lived in Columbus, Georgia in the 90s, you might remember a queer club called Sensations. But Bob the Drag Queen knew Sensations by day, not night – she was in elementary school when her mom owned the place. Bob eventually moved to New York City, and now, she’s an international stand-up comedian and drag star. In this episode, Bob talks to Anna Sale about turning her big ideas into iconic side hustles, trying to move her family into a bigger home, and supporting and collaborating with queer and trans people in small U.S. towns as a co-host of the HBO reality show Elsewhere. Podcast production by Afi Yellow-Duke and Lilly Clark in 2021. Death, Sex & Money is now produced by Slate! Follow wherever your listen to get more episodes like this. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Comedian Steph Tolev insists that hemorrhoids are everywhere, tickling should be illegal, and going bottomless is far superior to topless. Alan offers some relationship advice. You can catch Steph Tolev live on her Canadian Filth Queen Tour! See the dates near you and get tickets at: punchup.live/stephtolev/tickets /punchup.live/stephtolev/tickets This show cannot get made without you. Go to https://canadaland.com/join/ to support us and get exclusive weekly episodes and ad-free listening. Sponsors: AG1 https://drinkag1.com/theworst: The Worst Podcast listeners 5 free AG1 travel packs + Vitamin D3+K2. Go to https://drinkag1.com/theworst BetterHelp https://betterhelp.com/theworstpod/: The Worst Podcast listeners get 10% off their first month. Go to https://betterhelp.com/theworstpod/ You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Novelist Rick Moody (The Ice Storm) tells Alan about being an asshole in college, his aching knees, and still being haunted by hitting a deer years ago. Alan gets all verklempt when he realizes who he's talking to. This show cannot get made without you. Go to https://canadaland.com/join/ to support us and get exclusive weekly episodes and ad-free listening. Thank you for supporting Canadaland! Sponsors: AG1 https://drinkag1.com/theworst: The Worst Podcast listeners 5 free AG1 travel packs + Vitamin D3+K2. Go to https://drinkag1.com/theworst BetterHelp https://betterhelp.com/theworstpod/: The Worst Podcast listeners get 10% off their first month. Go to https://betterhelp.com/theworstpod/ You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Beloved Canadian sports broadcaster Ron MacLean (and longtime foil to Don Cherry) talks about infertility, professional anxiety and why he just doesn’t have it in him to be negative. Alan compares the interview to getting a colonoscopy. This show cannot get made without you. Go to https://canadaland.com/join to support us and get exclusive weekly episodes and ad-free listening. Sponsors: AG1 https://drinkag1.com/theworst: The Worst Podcast listeners 5 free AG1 travel packs + Vitamin D3+K2. Go to https://drinkag1.com/theworst BetterHelp https://betterhelp.com/theworstpod/: The Worst Podcast listeners get 10% off their first month. Go to https://betterhelp.com/theworstpod/ You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Drag queen superstar Queen Priyanka admits to bullying white people and shares some of the worst things family and boyfriends have said about her drag career. Alan contemplates how to take a picture of his butthole. This show cannot get made without you. Go to https://canadaland.com/join to support us and get exclusive weekly episodes and ad-free listening. Sponsors: AG1 https://drinkag1.com/theworst: The Worst Podcast listeners get 5 free AG1 travel packs + Vitamin D3+K2. Go to drinkag1.com/theworst http://drinkag1.com/theworst * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fellow (but better known and widely beloved) podcaster Anna Sale ( discusses the ways her children drive her crazy, the underrated power of shame, and the biggest regret from her college years. Alan invites himself onto her show. This show cannot get made without you. Go to https://canadaland.com/join to support us and get exclusive weekly episodes and ad-free listening. Sponsors: AG1 https://drinkag1.com/theworst: The Worst Podcast listeners 5 free AG1 travel packs + Vitamin D3+K2. Go to https://drinkag1.com/theworst BetterHelp https://betterhelp.com/theworstpod/: The Worst Podcast listeners get 10% off their first month. Go to https://betterhelp.com/theworstpod/ * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Comedian Paul F. Tompkins and actress Janie Haddad Tompkins discuss their aged couch, shit jobs, and the infuriating let down of a weak handshake. Alan forgets the name of one of his guests. Find Paul and Janie on their stream of consciousness conversation podcast STAY F. HOMEKINS and on Janie’s Substack WEEKEND WATER http://weekendwater.substack.com/. This show cannot get made without you. Go to canadaland.co/join /canadaland.co/join to support us and get exclusive weekly episodes and ad-free listening. Sponsors: AG1 https://drinkag1.com/theworst - The Worst Podcast listeners 5 free AG1 travel packs + Vitamin D3+K2. Go to drinkag1.com/theworst http://drinkag1.com/theworst You can listen ad-free on Amazon Music—included with Prime. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Acclaimed filmmaker and noted curmudgeon Alan Zweig finds celebrity interviews dull and predictable. And he just might have the solution for what ails him: conversations with "notable people" about the things in life. Season one of launches September 4. Hear the worst from comedians Paul & Janie Tompkins, legendary podcaster Anna Sale, Canadian icon Ron McLean, and more. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Today we’re sharing with you a preview of the first episode of Canadaland’s newest show . What do some of the most prominent and successful Indigenous artists, leaders and thinkers have in common? They aren’t Indigenous. From major universities, to the halls of power, to Hollywood, there are people claiming to be Indigenous in the interest of power, money, and status. There are dozens of outrageous cases of Indigenous identity fraud that we know about, and likely thousands that we do not. So why do these so-called “Pretendians” do it? How do they pull it off? And what happens when they are exposed? To hear more follow in your podcast app or click here. https://link.chtbl.com/pretendians?sid=tws05.14 * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
https://link.chtbl.com/commons-2023?sid=TWS-feed-drop.23.10.18 As organized religion declines in countries like Canada, we’ve experienced an explosion of what some call religious movements and what others call cults. The idea of cults has become an omnipresent part of our discourse. But what even is a cult? And why have we become so intrigued by these groups? And the language of cults has moved beyond just religion into so many different spheres — everything from fitness, to politics, to work. Featured in this episode: Harold Henning, Amanda Montell To learn more: https://www.amazon.ca/Cultish-Language-Fanaticism-Amanda-Montell/dp/0062993151 by Amanda Montell https://www.soundslikeacult.com/ Credits: Arshy Mann (Host and Producer), Jordan Cornish (Producer), Noor Azrieh (Producer), Annette Ejiofor (Managing Editor), Karyn Pugliese (Editor in Cheif) If you value this podcast, Support us! https://canadalandnetwork.supercast.com/ You’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on merch, tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis, you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Support us now! Click here http://canadaland.com/join: canadaland.com/join http://canadaland.com/join The first episode of Canadaland was published ten years ago today. If we were to announce this is the last episode of Canadaland, no one would be surprised. Journalism in Canada is in a fight for its life. You can have an impact. Head to canadaland.com/join http://canadaland.com/join to become a supporter today. * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Love it or hate it, hockey is inescapable in Canada. But the sport has a dark side. From violence and racism on the ice, to corruption, cover-ups and abuse off of it. In the latest season of COMMONS, host Arshy Mann and producers Jordan Cornish and Noor Azrieh will be bringing you stories from inside the cult of hockey. The new season launches on May 24th. Follow COMMONS on your favourite podcast app. https://link.chtbl.com/commons-2023?sid=2023-05-10_TWS If you’re a Canadaland supporter, you can get access to episodes a week early! Become a supporter at canadaland.com/join * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Meet David Wallace, political fixer and dirty tricks operative. After a career in the shadows, he’s turned whistleblower, leaking his files and sparking a conspiracy theory. But why? And can he be trusted? Written and reported by Jesse Brown and Cherise Seucharan Audio editing and sound design by Tristan Capacchione Original music by Nathan Burley Additional music by Audio Network Editorial Assistance by Sarah Lawrynuik Executive Producer, Jesse Brown To listen to the rest of the limited series, subscribe to Ratf****r here: https://link.chtbl.com/eqcLpftC To hear all of Ratfucker now, plus bonus content, support Canadaland by going to: https://canadaland.com/join https://canadaland.com/join If you value this podcast, please support us. We rely on listeners like you paying for journalism. As a supporter, you’ll get premium access to all our shows ad free, including early releases and bonus content. You’ll also get our exclusive newsletter, discounts on Canadaland merch https://canadalandstore.com/, invites and tickets to our live and virtual events, and more than anything, you’ll be a part of the solution to Canada’s journalism crisis and you’ll be keeping our work free and accessible to everybody. Come join us now, click the link in your show notes or go to https://canadaland.com/join https://canadaland.com/join * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
Meet David Wallace, political fixer. After decades in the game he says he’s getting out, telling all, and dumping his files in public. The result is the viral "Klondike Papers" theory of conspiracies, conservatives, and cults. But are the allegations true? And why is he really implicating himself, and so many others? A wild, true story. Series launches October 31st. Subscribe now (link https://link.chtbl.com/eqcLpftC). * Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for more information.
What's up with the WE Organization now? An update on recent developments. Further reading: WE Charity planned to move to the United States. (link https://www.canadaland.com/we-charity-planned-to-move-to-the-u-s/) WE Kenya country director Carolyn Moraa's blog (link https://carolyn-moraakenya.medium.com/jesse-brown-is-worse-than-an-anti-vaxxer-4bf6dd0d7cfe) The Twitter campaign against The White Saviors (link https://twitter.com/JesseBrown/status/1432693809436049420) * See acast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Where did the money go? Where are all the schools that WE says it built? A political scandal breaks the dam on decades of silence. Revelations pile up of donor fraud, racism, child abuse, "dirty trick" campaigns against WE's enemies and other financial misconduct. Then, the Kielburgers silence the scandal with a shocking announcement... **** Music by Audio Network **** Official responses from The WE Organization: https://www.canadaland.com/all-of-wes-answers-to-canadaland-and-letters-from-their-lawyers/ See acast.com/privacy https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/21044335-we-responses-to-canadaland-2019?responsive=1&title=1 for privacy and opt-out information.
Kenya was the jewel in the crown of the WE Organization's global empire. It's where they took celebrities and CEOs for life-changing "experiences" with needy children, followed by stays in their 5-star luxury beach resort. It's also where WE co-founder Marc Kielburger hired a private security firm staffed by an ex-Israeli military operative and a Sri Lankan fugitive to deal with Kenyan employees who he thought were robbing or blackmailing him. They in turn accused Marc of kidnapping them and financial misconduct. This is an explosive tale of death threats, bribery and corruption in a country where WE was supposed to be helping. Music by Audio Network **** Official responses from The WE Organization: 2018 investigation:https://www.canadaland.com/all-of-wes-answers-to-canadaland-and-letters-from-their-lawyers/ 2019 investigation: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/21044335-we-responses-to-canadaland-2019?responsive=1&title=1 WE.org Transparency page:
In the age of “corporate social responsibility,” giant corporations are tired of looking like the bad guys. Microsoft, Dow Chemical, Allstate Insurance, Hershey's, Teck Mining – these companies were used to being blamed and boycotted. But by donating to WE Charity, they got more than tax benefits - they got a whole new PR strategy. This is the story of how WE turned virtue into a commodity, and sold it to the world’s biggest companies. But at what point does a charity become a marketing firm? Music by Audio Network **** Official responses from The WE Organization: “Given WE Charity’s 20+ year history of supporting medical programs, and with well-documented photos and description of partnership with government health agencies (HERE https://can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fonline.flippingbook.com%2Fview%2F888537%2F186-187%2F&data=04%7C01%7CDRichardson%40orplawyers.com%7Cddf4c1b2ebf649a52d0908d9635a675b%7C6144ba73389d451295deeff35746ec95%7C0%7C0%7C637650062206589145%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C1000&sdata=38XaFcRt%2BCRKVXONYXxgtJadb0Hm9zYs8F9xN%2B1a1PQ%3D&reserved=0), and hundreds of global medical practitioners who participated in medical programs, we can confirm with confidence that our vaccine campaigns were successful and that all funds raised for our inoculation programs went directly to helping children as intended.” “The WE365 app and its impact were clearly tracked and measured - to suggest otherwise would be false. There was nothing subjective about it. When someone downloaded the app and became a user, the information was tracked by the APP store. The TELUS team, who were very hands on in the program deliverables, also had direct access to all of the data. There would be no reason or means for anyone to “invent” anything.” “WE Charity’s commitment to ending child labour is evident and beyond reproach based on more than 20 years of dedication to working with the poorest children and families around the world.” “We recognize that no company is ‘perfect,’ but we take a 360-analysis to determine the overall socially responsible practices of the business. We take our vetting process seriously and have frequently declined/halted pursuit of partnerships because they do not align with our values… We are dedicated to adhering to our strict vetting process, even in cases where the opportunity cost has been millions of dollars.” https://www.we.org/en-CA/about-we/we-charity/our-story 2018 investigation:https://www.canadaland.com/all-of-wes-answers-to-canadaland-and-letters-from-their-lawyers/ 2019 investigation: Seeacast.com/privacy https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/21044335-we-responses-to-canadaland-2019?responsive=1&title=1for privacy and opt-out information.
Kids in 17,000 schools have been encouraged to take the WE Pledge, join the WE movement, and “Live WE.” But what does that really mean? In practice, it has meant fundraising for WE, paying the Kielburgers’ private company for a “voluntourism” trip, going to work for WE, and living in communal WE housing. According to many of those who lived WE, it meant joining an organization very much like a “cult.” Music by Audio Network ********** Official responses from WE: With regards to child labour, WE Charity has said “WE Charity’s commitment to ending child labour is evident and beyond reproach based on more than 20 years of dedication to working with the poorest children and families around the world.” When asked about its partnerships, the WE Organization has said: “We recognize that no company is ‘perfect,’ but we take a 360-analysis to determine the overall socially responsible practices of the business. We take our vetting process seriously and have frequently declined/halted pursuit of partnerships because they do not align with our values… We are dedicated to adhering to our strict vetting process, even in cases where the opportunity cost has been millions of dollars.” The WE Charity story, according to WE: https://www.we.org/en-CA/about-we/we-charity/our-story WE Charity’s responses to Canadaland’s questions: 2018 investigation:https://www.canadaland.com/all-of-wes-answers-to-canadaland-and-letters-from-their-lawyers/ 2019 investigation: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/21044335-we-responses-to-canadaland-2019?responsive=1&title=1 WE.org Transparency page: https://www.we.org/en-CA/transparency-reporting/we-charity WE.org Financials page: https://www.we.org/en-CA/about-we/we-charity/governance/ ME to WE Transparency page: https://www.we.org/en-CA/transparency-reporting/me-to-we Further reading: Canadaland’s reporting on WE Charity:https://www.canadaland.com/?s=we+charity THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SOURCE MATERIALS USED UNDER THE FAIR DEALING PROVISIONS OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT. Sources: Guelph Politicast https://guelphpolitico.ca/2020/08/19/guelph-politicast-234-we-a-personal-story/ It Takes a Child Craig Kielburger’s Story – A Journey into Child Labour Directed by Judy Jackson Produced by Judy Films Youtube The Story of Craig Kielburger produced, and narrated by Sherine Mansour CPAC Youtube In Search Of Character LiveWire Media Elkind+Sweet Communications, Inc Seeacast.com/privacy https://www.livewiremedia.com/product/in-search-of-character/for privacy and opt-out information.
Craig Kielburger was the Greta Thunberg of the 90s – a 12 year-old kid from the suburbs who dreamed of freeing the world’s children from slavery. His activism made him famous, and he was endorsed by Oprah, the Pope, the Queen, and the Clintons. His campaign became a global movement and a powerful brand. But right from the start, there were uncomfortable questions about money and exploitation. Decades later, it all came crashing down. But the seeds of WE’s self-destruction were planted right from the start… OFFICIAL RESPONSES FROM WE: According to the WE Organization: neither the WE Organization nor Marc or Craig Kielburger have ever been investigated by a law enforcement agency, currently or in the past. The WE Organization maintains that all financial transactions between its various entities, both charitable and for-profit, have followed all applicable laws. In his libel claim against Saturday Night Magazine: Craig Kielburger said that the article was false and led people to wrongly believe he was keeping the money for himself. According to a reported statement by a Free the Children accountant, donations made prior to the organization becoming a registered charity were deposited in a separate bank account, and the group was being run as a charity pending Revenue Canada’s approval of its application. 2018 investigation: https://www.canadaland.com/all-of-wes-answers-to-canadaland-and-letters-from-their-lawyers/ 2019 investigation: https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/21044335-we-responses-to-canadaland-2019?responsive=1&title=1 FURTHER READING: Canadaland’s reporting on WE Charity:https://www.canadaland.com/?s=we+charity The WE Charity story, according to WE: https://www.we.org/en-CA/about-we/we-charity/our-story WE.org Transparency page: https://www.we.org/en-CA/transparency-reporting/we-charity WE.org Financials page: https://www.we.org/en-CA/about-we/we-charity/governance/ ME to WE Transparency page: https://www.we.org/en-CA/transparency-reporting/me-to-we Music by Audio Network THIS EPISODE CONTAINS SOURCE MATERIALS USED UNDER THE FAIR DEALING PROVISIONS OF THE COPYRIGHT ACT. SOURCES: It Takes a Child Craig Kielburger’s Story – A Journey into Child Labour Directed by Judy Jackson Produced by Judy Films Youtube The Story of Craig Kielburger produced, and narrated by Sherine Mansour CPAC Youtube In Search Of Character LiveWire Media Elkind+Sweet Communications, Inc https://www.livewiremedia.com/product/in-search-of-character/ The Price WE Paid The Fifth Estate/CBC Interview with Craig... * Seeacast.com/privacy https://acast.com/privacyfor privacy and opt-out information.
Over 25 years, WE built a golden brand by inspiring children to rally around their charismatic leader. But behind the scenes, employees experienced a cult-like culture and a troubling blur of charitable and commercial activities. In the aftermath of a national scandal, thousands of donors and volunteers (and dozens of ‘celebrity ambassadors’) are left wondering where the money went, and whether the savior industry creates a constant need for victims. From CANADALAND, the news company that exposed it all, this is the exclusive story of a charity that did well when it was supposed to be doing good. Subscribe to The White Saviors now https://link.chtbl.com/thewhitesaviors! Series launch: August 23 ***** EDITOR’S NOTE:WE Charity, its founders and related entities have notified Canadaland that they intend to sue Canadaland because they contend that the trailer and press release concerningTHE WHITE SAVIORSpodcast contain “baseless allegations”. You can read their “Libel Notice”here https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/21046789-we-libel-notice-canadaland-aug-19-2021-1040197821?responsive=1&title=1 and their detailed response to the trailer and press release here https://www.documentcloud.org/documents/21046788-ltr-to-j-brown-aug-19-2021-1040197621?responsive=1&title=1. Canadaland reminds listeners that the White Saviors trailer and press release provide a summaries of the information and allegations that will be fully explained in the podcast series, including WE’s responses to the allegations. ***** This trailer contains source materials used under the Fair Dealing provisions of the Copyright Act. Sources: It Takes a Child Craig Kielburger's Story - A Journey into Child Labour Directed by Judy Jackson Produced by Judy Films Youtube The Story of Craig Kielburger produced, and narrated by Sherine Mansour CPAC Youtube In Search Of Character LiveWire Media Elkind+Sweet Communications, Inc https://www.livewiremedia.com/product/in-search-of-character/ The Price WE Paid The Fifth Estate/CBC Interview with Craig Kielburger CSPAN Craig Kielburger NSB Speakers promotional video Youtube Marc Kielburger NSB Speakers promotional video Youtube WE Movement Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm6agaIkn5aBJlLLds7P1HQ MeToWe Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCm6agaIkn5aBJlLLds7P1HQ CTV News - Kielburger brothers interview with Lisa Laflamme https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_p5PRLy2os MTV Cribs: Craig Kielburger Episode Haddon Strategy https://vimeo.com/49975157 Editor’s Note (August 20, 2021): WE Charity, its founders and related entities have notified Canadaland that they intend to sue Canadaland because they contend that the trailer and press release for The White Saviors contain “baseless allegations”. You can read a copy of their Libel Notice
