Safe Space
64 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 5 years ago - ★★★★ - 8 ratingsA weekly show about news and politics that is making a safe space for your questionable takes. hosted by Vicky Mochama.
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Episodes
Buying An (Affordable) House and How To Feel (Again)
October 04, 2019 10:00 - 27 minutes - 37.7 MBVice News reporter Steven Zhou returns to the podcast for a conversation with Financial Post reporter and host of the Down to Business podcast Emily Jackson. The panel tackles the big tricky question of housing affordability: do election promises matter? Will they solve the problem and is there even a point to home ownership?
Canada's Hot Corny Dad and The Case Against Halloween
September 27, 2019 11:28 - 27 minutes - 37.2 MBCo-host of Black Tea Melayna Williams and co-host of the Critics vs. Fans podcast Mike Sholars drop by the studio to recap the blackface scandal, the week that was and to answer who is corniest: Justin Trudeau or Chance the Rapper?
An Ally in Blackface and the Power Rangers of Policy
September 20, 2019 09:00 - 33 minutes - 46 MBIt's the first episode of the fifth season and the heady first weeks of the election! Macleans journalist Anne Kingston, Broadbent Institute policy analyst Brittany Andrew Amofah and Yellowhead Institute research fellow Courtney Skye are on the panel to talk through Justin Trudeau's blackface past, the questions on women's minds and the end of humility.
Climate Change, Fake News and Kangaroos
June 07, 2019 09:42 - 39 minutes - 54.5 MBIn an all-star fourth season finale recorded live at the Hot Docs Ted Rogers Cinema, the panel takes on climate change, climate strikes and the Green New Deal with former environment commissioner Dianne Saxe, NDP candidate Matthew Greene and National Observer investigative reporter Fatima Syed. Buzzfeed News' Jane Lytvynenko quizzes Vicky and Ishmael on all the disinformation that isn't fit to print. Anne T. Donahue and Sarah Hagi ... well, they do their thing. Promotional support by ...
A Green Season and Bringing Common Sense to Periods
May 17, 2019 08:00 - 32 minutes - 45.2 MBAuthor and commentator David Moscrop and investigative journalist for the National Observer Fatima Syed join the panel to discuss climate change, the future of the Green Party and why Canada might need a nuclear bomb.
Drake The Saviour and Our Best Takes, Live
May 10, 2019 11:38 - 21 minutes - 29.9 MBListen to an unaired conversation about Drake and the role he plays in politics with writer Sarah Hagi and Globe and Mail columnist Denise Balkissoon. Also: we're doing a live show this month so listen to our best takes from the last live show with Sandy Hudson, Sarah Hagi and Lido Pimienta.
Harper's Favourite Show and the Simpsons' Trip to Canada
May 03, 2019 10:00 - 28 minutes - 38.8 MBEditor of the Newfoundland and Labrador Independent Drew Brown and Canadian Press reporter Holly McKenzie-Sutter join the panel to talk about the Simpsons joke that has one province talking. Also, we talk about Murdoch Mysteries and a "sham" of an election.
What The SNC?
April 30, 2019 11:15 - 17 minutes - 23.6 MBiPolitics reporter Marieke Walsh helps us understand everything that's been going on with the SNC scandal that's been rocking Canadian politics.
Running for Co-Prime Minister And Raccoon Fight Club
April 26, 2019 09:00 - 29 minutes - 40.1 MBPEI has voted so journalist and podcaster Justin Ling joins the panel to explain the Green Party's chances, the Progressive Conservative win and what a better version of politics could be. Chatelaine senior writer Sarah Boesveld guest co-hosts with some warm memories of 8th grade.
Grandma's Flat Tummy Tea and the End of Big Lettuce
April 19, 2019 09:00 - 30 minutes - 41.6 MBBuzzfeed News disinformation reporter Jane Lytvynenko and MobileSyrup reporter Shruti Shekar break down the new rules and regulations about your favourite social media sites. Also, instead of an Alberta election update, we celebrate Queen Bey.
An Abundance of Todds and the End of Big Oil
April 12, 2019 12:49 - 24 minutes - 33.8 MBWriter and activist Bashir Mohamed joins ABToday reporter Catherine Griwkowsky to catch on all the high, lows and hopes of the upcoming Alberta election.
A Lack of Collusion and Taxing Dr. Dre
March 29, 2019 10:00 - 28 minutes - 38.4 MBDemocracy Now digital editor Ishmael Daro returns to the podcast with an update on the Mueller report and what Democrats are doing while writer Sarah Hagi asks if any of it matters. Also joining is Globe and Mail columnist Denise Balkissoon with an argument in favour of talking to problematic white people.
Bercow's Brexit and One Big Dumb Question
March 22, 2019 09:00 - 31 minutes - 43.3 MBGlobe and Mail columnist Doug Saunders takes you through the big week in Brexit. Analyst Oksana Kischuk looks at the money being thrown at millenials in Budget 2019. And the panel comes to a rare agreement.
The Yoga-fication of Getting High and The Rock's Black Canadian Dad
March 15, 2019 10:00 - 31 minutes - 43.5 MBVice Canada reporter Manisha Krishnan catches us up on the last five months in marijuana legalization - who's winning, who is losing and what, if anything, we've gained. Toronto Star sports reporter Morgan Campbell breaks down the cheating scandal rocking the one-percent, Felicity Huffman's house and university sports. Also, Morgan invents a holiday, Manisha ends everyone's careers and Vicky celebrates innovation.
Quebec's Immigration Stand and John Tory's Reggae Band
March 08, 2019 11:00 - 26 minutes - 35.7 MBLe Devoir columnist Emilie Nicolas walks through Quebec's big plan on immigration. Broadcaster and activist Desmond Cole joins the panel to talk about The Problem With Dancing With John Tory. And Vicky declines a do-over.
Broken Plans and Driving In Cars With Defence Lawyers
March 01, 2019 11:00 - 27 minutes - 37.6 MBOn a very special episode of Safe Space we feature three podcasts from The Docket, The Read Road and the Intrepid podcast.
A Questionable Convoy and The Maximum Price for Brunch
February 22, 2019 11:00 - 28 minutes - 39 MBNational Post reporter Tyler Dawson explains the convoy of protestors that rode from the West to the Hill. And a new plan to change police oversight in Ontario unravels years of negotiations and protesting. Plus Buzzfeed News reporter Lauren Strapagiel drops a gender bomb. Comedian, policy wonk and noted millennial Courtney Skye co-hosts.
Strong Men Crying and The Right To Be Fake
February 15, 2019 13:01 - 31 minutes - 43.6 MBToronto Star reporter and expert lie detector Daniel Dale walks the panel through President Trump's lies. Hill Times deputy editor Charelle Evelyn breaks down the details of a big allegation and a controversy that you need a flowchart for. Featuring writer Sarah Hagi as guest co-host. (Photo credit: Gage Skidmore)
Angering The Heritage Minutes and White Confession Month
February 08, 2019 12:17 - 28 minutes - 26.3 MBPolitical commentator Supriya Dwivedi and Globe and Mail columnist John Ibbitson join Vicky on the first episode of the fourth season to talk about the Conservative Heritage Minute parody video, advertising strategy in this election, the election protection task force and more. Plus, Supriya takes on new moms, John says there will be less people and Vicky celebrates for all the wrong reasons.
White Pride Honeypot & Show Us The Feet Sweetie
June 22, 2018 05:46 - 26 minutes - 36.4 MBThis week, because it’s our last show of the season, we’re doing things a little differently. Instead of just looking at the past week in news, we’re going to be discussing a bunch of stories from the past year — ones we think didn’t get enough attention or are simply worth revisiting. We're joined by freelancers Sadiya Ansari and Tannara Yelland.
A Parade for Cops & Britney Spears the Economist
June 15, 2018 11:58 - 39 minutes - 54.1 MBFinancial Post reporter James McLeod and Black Lives Matter Toronto co-founder Sandy Hudson join the panel this week to talk about the drama from the G7 and protesting police at Pride.
Justin Trudeau's Relationship Advice & The Patrick Dempsey of Canadian Politics
June 07, 2018 04:01 - 26 minutes - 37.2 MBWe're back after a one-week break, and boy is there a lot to catch up on. First, an update on the federal government's decision to buy a pipeline, and why it could blow up in Justin Trudeau's face. Then, a recap of the wild Ontario election campaign and our predictions of whose election-night party will be the most fun. Joining us this week are Hayden King, executive director of the Yellowhead Institute at Ryerson University, and Heather Barlow, a public and government relations consultant w...
When The Government Comes Knocking On Your Door
May 25, 2018 04:00 - 42 minutes - 62.5 MBAcross Canada, Indigenous and Black children are apprehended by provincial child welfare agencies at much higher rates than their white counterparts. Children can languish in the system, separated from their families for years, even as the parents try desperately to fight against the bureaucracy and bring them back home. In some cases, babies are even taken from mothers right after birth. Joining us to talk about this and more are Kike Ojo, project manager for One Vision One Voice, whose...
Unfairness In Sport and Hating Fireworks
May 18, 2018 15:10 - 28 minutes - 43.2 MBToronto Star reporters Morgan Campbell and Fatima Syed join the panel this week to talk about why the province of Ontario is refusing to release a videotape from a jail where a man died, and the new unfair rule in the world of track that seems to target Caster Semenya.
Conservative Woodstock and the NDP's Branding Problem
May 11, 2018 01:55 - 37 minutes - 54.7 MBIn under a month, Ontario will elect a premier. In one year, Alberta will do the same. The two provinces are different in so many ways - economies, cultures, cities - but in other ways, Alberta and Ontario are facing similar questions about their political futures. Can the Liberals hold on to Ontario? Will the May 2019 election be a Kenney coronation? Our guests help answer these questions and more: Emma Graney is a reporter for the Edmonton Journal covering the Alberta legislature and Marie...
Who's Cashing In On Legal Weed?
May 04, 2018 04:01 - 38 minutes - 57.1 MBCanada is legalizing weed... allegedly. We've been told it will be legal at some point in 2018 but we still don't have a firm date. And there are also serious concerns about how the Liberals' approach will shape the industry, who will benefit, and who will be left out. Our guests this week: Supriya Dwivedi, morning host for Global News Radio 640 Toronto, and Rachel Browne, who covers cannabis for Vice News Canada. Follow Supriya on Twitter: @supriyadwivedi Follow Rachel on Twitter: @rp_browne
Angry Young Men and Cops Who Don't Kill You
April 27, 2018 04:01 - 31 minutes - 47.2 MBThis week we talk about the horrific vehicular attack in Toronto that killed 10 people, what we know about the suspect, and what can be done about angry young men. Then, with the weather warming up again, we talk about the expected increase in irregular border crossings by refugee claimants. Joining the panel this week are Vice News Canada reporter Mack Lamoureux and immigration lawyer Cheryl Robinson. Follow Mack on Twitter: @macklamoureux
A Reckoning in Quebec and Barista IT Support
April 20, 2018 01:44 - 29 minutes - 43.8 MBAlexandre Bissonnette is in court for killing six people in a Quebec City mosque in January 2017. We discuss what has come out during his sentencing hearing, and whether it changes our understanding of the case. Also, what led a Starbucks manager to call the cops on two black men in Philadelphia mere minutes after they arrived in the coffee shop? And is anti-bias training the solution? We're joined this week by Globe and Mail reporter Les Perreux and freelance writer Sarah Hagi. Follow Le...
Pipeline Politics and Clark Kent's Rural Upbringing
April 13, 2018 09:00 - 33 minutes - 49.5 MBThis week, the whole show is devoted to the fight over the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion that has pitted the Alberta and federal governments against BC, local municipalities, and First Nations who object to the project. To help make sense of the issue, Vicky and Ishmael are joined by Vanmala Subramaniam, money and economics editor at Vice Canada, as well as journalist, author, and climate activist Naomi Klein. Follow Vanmala on Twitter: @VanmalaS Follow Naomi on Twitter: @NaomiAKlein
Systemic Racism and Facebook Leaks
April 06, 2018 04:01 - 28 minutes - 42.3 MBToronto Star race and gender columnist Shree Paradkar and The Week tech columnist Navneet Alang are making their triumphant returns to Safe Space. On this week's show, the gang talks about why Canada can't talk about systemic racism (or at least white pundits can't seem to). Also, how we're all getting screwed by Facebook whether we use the site or not. Special guest host Amanda Ghazale Aziz fills in for Vicky. Follow Shree: https://twitter.com/ShreeParadkar Follow Navneet: https://twitt...
Why Does Canada Jail Immigrants?
March 30, 2018 08:00 - 36 minutes - 49.8 MBCanadians like to think of their country as a safe haven for people fleeing persecution from other parts of the world. But when people fall through the cracks of the immigration system, they can end up behind bars — sometimes for years. Toronto Star investigative reporter Brendan Kennedy and immigrant rights activist Nisha Toomey joined Vicky and Ishmael on Safe Space to explain how Canada's immigration detention system works, how it got this way, and what reforms are possible. Foll...
Mission to Mali and Anti-Black Lattes
March 23, 2018 04:11 - 28 minutes - 42 MBChatelaine senior writer (and our first threepeat guest) Sarah Boesveld is joined by VICE News reporter Hilary Beaumont to talk about Canada's peacekeeping mission to Mali, harassment on the hill and what, if anything, is still good about Facebook.
Andrea Horwath's Witness Protection Program and Champagne Drinking Elites
March 16, 2018 03:04 - 28 minutes - 42 MBOntario's Progressive Conservatives have a new leader after a chaotic 6-week campaign to replace Patrick Brown. The party chose Doug Ford. What? Jessica Smith Cross, editor of QP Briefing, walks us through what this means for the PCs, Ontario, and the rest of the country. Meanwhile in federal politics, Jagmeet Singh has once again come under the microscope for his association with Sikh nationalists. Does he support violent extremists? Is it racist that we're even asking him that? DailyXtra's...
Checking In For Season 3
March 09, 2018 04:49 - 9 minutes - 16.1 MBSafe Space is coming back for another season, so Vicky and Ishmael are checking in and saying hello. New full episodes start March 16th! Follow the show on Twitter: www.twitter.com/itsasafespace
Lena Dunham's Lamby and Adidas-style Racism
December 08, 2017 13:17 - 33 minutes - 48.9 MBWriter Kyrell Grant and comedian Lauren Mitchell join the panel to talk about their favourite news stories of the year.
Bad News Drip Drip and Segregating the Issue
December 01, 2017 09:00 - 29 minutes - 43.4 MBDaily Xtra reporter Arshy Mann and iPolitics Parliamentary reporter Beatrice Britneff are on the pod to talk about Canada's dying/murdered newspaper industry, as well as the value of a public apology for past wrongs committed by the state. Follow Arshy on Twitter: @ArshyMann Follow Beatrice on Twitter: @bbritneff
Canada's Broken Prison System
November 24, 2017 05:28 - 33 minutes - 48.6 MBReuters investigative reporter Anna Mehler Paperny joins Sharmeen Khan of the End Immigration Detention Network on the podcast this week to focus on the problems, reforms and future of Canada's prison system.
Canadian TV and Blake Shelton's Sex Appeal
November 17, 2017 03:30 - 28 minutes - 41.1 MBChatelaine senior writer Sarah Boesveld and writer/comedian Jordan Sowunmi are here to dive into nostalgia for classic Canadian TV and why there are so few great Canadian shows being made today. Then the panelists puzzle over how Blake Shelton became People magazine's "Sexiest Man Alive" and whether country music is actually any good. Follow Sarah on Twitter: @SarahBoesveld Follow Jordan on Twitter: @jordanisjoso
Leaking from Paradise & Mona Lisa Contouring
November 10, 2017 10:00 - 34 minutes - 49.7 MBToronto Star investigative reporter Robert Cribb and J-Source managing editor H.G. Watson are here to talk about the Paradise Papers and how the global elite hide their wealth from the taxman, as well as whether the CBC's new version of The National can save the evening newscast. Also, Ishmael and Vicky talk about Drake's bizarre handbag habit. Follow Robert Cribb: @thecribby Follow H.G. Watson: @HG_Watson
Captain Alberta and the Pizza Wars
November 03, 2017 10:27 - 28 minutes - 40.7 MBNational Post columnist Jen Gerson and Buzzfeed news reporter Jane Lytvynenko join the panel to talk about Jason Kenney's future in Alberta and whose job it is to keep foreign interference from ruining social media during elections.
Justin Trudeau and the Terrible Twos
October 27, 2017 08:00 - 39 minutes - 55.9 MBTwo years after the 2015 election, Haudenosaunee comedian/policy wonk Courtney Skye and This magazine editor Erica Lenti join the panel to judge the Liberals from head to socks.
Bill's Blind Trust and Jagmeet's Bare Feet
October 20, 2017 08:00 - 31 minutes - 43.9 MBiPolitics reporter Janice Dickson and morning show maven Supriya Dwivedi join the panel to talk about Bill Morneau's very bad week and Quebec's very bad legislation this week.
Corny White People and Yeezys for Dads
October 13, 2017 11:09 - 29 minutes - 42 MBHosts and producers of The Nod, Eric Eddings and Britanny Luse (formerly of For Coloured Nerds) are on the panel this week along with a special guest host, Sajae Elder, for an all-black power hour. They chat about Harvery Weinstein, Eminem's cypher and how much cheese is too much cheese.
The Dreadful Whiteness of the NHL and Black America's Quarterback
October 06, 2017 12:37 - 29 minutes - 41.9 MBSports writer and activist Shireen Ahmed joins Toronto Star sports and business reporter Morgan Campbell are on the panel this week to talk about sticking to sports, Cam Newton and the greatness of arrogance.
Mike Pence's Canada and the End of Anthems
September 29, 2017 11:28 - 27 minutes - 39.1 MBOntario NDP MPP Cheri DiNovo and Macleans associate editor Murad Hemmadi join Vicky and Ishamel to talk about the future of Uber and what lies ahead in the federal NDP leadership race.
Barbie Politics and the Wright Brothers of Pooping
September 22, 2017 11:10 - 30 minutes - 41.7 MBWriters Sarah Hagi and Ashley Csanady join Safe Space to talk about Barbie politics, the tax changes debate and the ongoing saga of Senator Lynn Beyak. Welcome back for season two!
Our Worst Takes, In Front Of A Live Audience
September 15, 2017 04:00 - 11 minutes - 16 MBVicky and Ishmael were joined by comedian Monica Heisey (@monicaheisey) and sports writer Alex Wong (@steven_lebron) for a special edition of Takeaways, live on stage. Safe Space was one of five podcasts to take part in a live taping of CBC's Podcast Playlist at the Hot Docs Theatre in Toronto on June 15. Follow the show on Twitter @itsasafespace.
Checking In For Season 2
September 13, 2017 23:26 - 1 minute - 2.68 MBSafe Space is coming back for another season, so Vicky and Ishmael are checking in and saying hello. New full episodes start September 22nd. Follow the show on Twitter @itsasafespace.
The Third Hemsworth Brother and The Next British Prime Minister
June 09, 2017 10:28 - 45 minutes - 62.3 MBOn the season finale of Safe Space, policy analyst Lauren Dobson Hughes (@ldobsonhughes) and HuffPo blogs editor Michael Scholars (@scholarsenic) join the panel to talk about changes to the Criminal Code. Canada's new foreign policy swagger and what's been happening in the British election campaign. Follow the show on Twitter @itsasafespace.
Stephen Harper's Heir And The Looming NDP Family Feud
June 02, 2017 10:00 - 40 minutes - 55.8 MBPolicy wonk Brittany Andrew-Amofah and comedian Ryan McMahon are on Safe Space to talk about the changing of the political guard in Ottawa and in British Columbia, as well as the ongoing failure of the federal government to properly fund social welfare for First Nations children. Vicky and Ishmael also talk about why Celine Dion should have a central role in Canada 150 celebrations. Find Brittany on Twitter @BrittanyAmofah. Connect with Ryan on Twitter @RMComedy and check out Indian & Co...