Green Majority Radio

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The Green Majority is a multi-platform Canadian environment and politics news show, publishing since 2006.

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514 episodes

BEST OF: March 2024

This month we talk about the Ontario government’s new Big Bills, how to be an effective climate activist, and the culture industry. Guests include Kim Fry, Kristen Pue, Kyla Houson and Mitchell Beer.

58m
Mar 29, 2024
Militarism, Alberta & Climate Activism (909)

We talk about military emissions, NYC and Alberta's renewables plan. Stefan interviews Kyla Houson and Kristen Pue from Pullback Podcast about their new series with LeHub.

58m
Mar 22, 2024
The Energy Mix Round-Up: March 2024

Stefan sits down with The Energy Mix founder Mitchell Beer to discuss the most important developments in Canadian energy over the past month.

49m
Mar 15, 2024
Biden, Alberta, Banks & The Music Industry (907)

We talk about liberals resembling fascists, Albertan decisions on renewables, and Canadian banks. Stefan interviews Kim Fry from Music Declares A Climate Emergency, about how music can address emissions.

54m
Mar 08, 2024
Doug Ford & Jason Kenney (906)

We talk about Doug Ford's new bills for Ontario and climate news. Stefan interviews journalist and author Jeremy Appel about his new book, Kenneyism.

58m
Mar 01, 2024
BEST OF: February 2024

Here is the first of our new monthly Best Of series, where we compile all the best parts of our episodes for the month. This time, our hosts and guests discuss the origins of democracy, urgent scientific speculations, the green movement, prison labour, participatory filmmaking, and new developments in the energy transition. Enjoy!

58m
Feb 23, 2024
The Green Majority Presents: The Energy Mix (Feb 2024)

Our first monthly episode featuring Mitchell Beer, founder of The Energy Mix, Canada’s most valuable energy news hub. We answer questions from listeners, describe a net zero grid, and discuss the most important energy stories of the month.

48m
Feb 16, 2024
Aerosols, Prison Labour, Oil Companies & The Amazon (903)

We talk about being in for quicker heating, modern slave labour and other climate news. Stefan speaks with poet and filmmaker Leena Manimekalai and grassroots climate activist Mathew Edassery on their project: Saracura The Film.

52m
Feb 09, 2024
US LNG Law, Oil Sands Pollution & The Origins Of Democracy (902)

We talk about a new law in the States that brings problems for an LNG line, and the crazy amount of air pollution rising from the oil sands. Stefan speaks with Prof. Stephen Scharper about the origins of democracy.

56m
Feb 02, 2024
How To Build A Carbon-Free Energy Grid w/ Mitchell Beer (901)

Stefan spends the hour with Mitchell Beer, founder of The Energy Mix.

52m
Jan 26, 2024
2006, Endless Bombing & Climate Fiction (900)

On the 900th episode of the Green Majority radio program, we talk about what Canada has achieved since 2006, we go over climate news, and Stefan interviews Dr. Jessica Green, a political scientist at U of T, about climate fiction and carbon offsets.

53m
Jan 19, 2024
Public Luxuries & New Tech (899)

Stefan and Lauren discuss their reading plans for the year, and the need for the public to be given nice things. Stefan speaks with Matthew Klippenstein about green tech.

51m
Jan 12, 2024
What Happened at COP (898)

Lauren describes her experience at COP in Dubai, and she and Stefan discuss Canada's response to Palestinian refugees. Stefan interviews Sarika Cullis-Suzuki about her new documentary: The Mystery of the Walking Whale.

55m
Jan 05, 2024
Innovation vs Elbow Grease ft. Dr. Alex Tavasoli (897)

Friend of the show Dr. Alex Tavasoli joins Stefan in a special hour long conversation about the different paths towards sustainability and how our governments and world favour chasing innovation over getting down to work.

58m
Dec 29, 2023
Dubai'ous Success w/ Mitchell Beer (896)

The Trans Mountain Pipeline hits yet another expensive snag and Stefan chats with Mitchell Beer about COP 28, the Emission Cap, Methane and so much more.

58m
Dec 22, 2023
Do We Need Democracy For Sustainability? (895)

Stefan spends the hour with Prof. Stephen Scharper to discuss his ideas about the relationship between ecology and democracy.

52m
Dec 15, 2023
Why Do People Still Want To Control The Population? (894)

We discuss the enduring question of population in environmental circles, and go over some climate news, including mineral prices, surveillance tactics and the emissions of the 200 most frequent flyers. We play two songs from the new Yound album, Yound II.

58m
Dec 08, 2023
Canadian Media Vs. Big Tech (893)

We talk about the funding deal reached between Toronto and Ontario, investor-state dispute settlements, and other climate news. Stefan sits down with Andre Goulet and Eric Wickham to discuss their new media venture, Unrigged.

55m
Dec 01, 2023
Energy News w/ Mitchell Beer (892)

We talk about police raiding the homes of Palestine activists in Toronto, and climate news. Stefan starts inaugurates a new segment with Mitchell Beer of The Energy Mix.

54m
Nov 24, 2023
Geoengineering Re-Run (870) [Radio Edit]

This week we did a live show for CIUT fundraising drive. Here is a re-run episode.

58m
Nov 18, 2023
Keepers Of The Land (891)

We talk about Trudeau's accidental almost-call for a ceasefire in Palestine. Stefan interviews Deirdre Leowinata about her new documentary, Keepers of the Land.

54m
Nov 10, 2023
Liberal Self-Owns, Unionizing & Andrew Leach (890)

We talk about the UAW victory, growing labour power, the Liberals delaying carbon tax in the East, and over 8000 killed in Palestine. Stefan interviews Prof. Andrew Leach about his new book: Between Doom and Denial.

57m
Nov 03, 2023
Free Sarah Jama, Sadness & A New Energy Bill (889)

We talk about the lone voice supporting Palestine being ejected from her party, and looking at the immensity of climate change. Stefan interviews Stephen Thomas, Energy Manager at the David Suzuki Foundation about a new federal energy bill.

53m
Oct 27, 2023
Still Free Palestine, AI & The Story Of The Energy Mix w/ Mitchell Beer (888)

We talk about green groups' silence on Palestine, creating a positive vision to build, and the electricity needs of AI. Stefan interviews Mitchell Beer, founder of The Energy Mix.

53m
Oct 20, 2023
Free Palestine, UAW, Insurance & The Greenbelt (887)

We talk about Ontario's anti-Palestine stance, union victory in the US, and the state of insurance in the climate fight. Stefan interviews Tim Gray of Environmental Defence about the Greenbelt scandal.

55m
Oct 13, 2023
Revolution & The Climate Corps (886)

David has a petulant outburst. We talk about news media's depression messaging, oil companies, and the climate corps. Stefan interviews Bushra Asghar of the Climate Emergency Unit.

58m
Oct 06, 2023
Nazis, Doug Ford & Toronto Politics (885)

We talk about Canada celebrating Nazis, Doug Ford's Greenbelt reversal, climate and indigenous news. Stefan interviews Sarah Buchanan from TEA about climate politics in Toronto.

58m
Sep 29, 2023
The CCUS Deceit (884)

We talk about Trudeau, Biden, climate news and carbon capture & storage. Stefan interviews Jeremy Appel about his visit to a CCUS conference in Edmonton.

55m
Sep 22, 2023
The Purpose of Marches (883)

Stefan and Lauren discuss the meaning of marches, and Stefan interviews Nick De Carlo and Allie Rougeot about the September 16th climate march, as well as Syed Hussan of the Migrant Rights Network about the September 17th march for equal rights.

52m
Sep 15, 2023
What Policy To Look For This Fall (882)

We talk about Doug Ford, Cop City and various climate news. Lauren speaks with Alex Cool-Fergus of Climate Action Network Canada about federal climate policy going into the fall.

57m
Sep 08, 2023