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Croqgetting better uses out of our surplus school sites
We're joined by EPSB Ward F Trustee Michael Janz to discuss surplus school sites and a little-known public school board power to levy new taxes. Plus, we address Tr...
It's Andre's Clementime to shine
Newly minted - that could have been an alternate title pun - City Manager André Corbould joins Troy and Mack to discuss getting situated in the new role, his plans for...
A slew of new Candied Dates
City council is a bit slow getting back up and running, but they still manage to talk about shisha bars, the new city manager, infill and trickle-down sidewalks. Pl...
The return of two Fungis
This is a garbage episode, but by that we mean it's about actual garbage. The city unveils new waste collection carts. Meanwhile, Jobber gets US$60M, the trains might ...
JeoPEARdy 2020
Everyone's favourite annual episode returns for a third year! Join a panel of fired journalists as they navigate their way through EDMONTON JEOPARDY. Who among Stacey ...
Talking about Iveson's LegaSEED
It's the second-last episode of the year and that means it's budget time! We'll cover all the ideas: good, bad and "coming from Mike Nickel". Plus, Taproot did an end ...
Your car is the best Pea Pea E
Innovate Edmonton finds a new CEO in Catherine Warren. We talk to her about her plans, approach and if she'll just quit when Iveson leaves. Plus, all that news that ha...
Neighbourhood pools are Cloves'd
Can you guess the three pools administration proposed closing in this year's budget? I'll give you a hint, it's the same ones they propose closing in every budget. Plu...
Local businesses going OniOnline
We speak with a listener about some analysis of council voting records. And could the data about COVID in restaurants from the rest of the world REALLY be true here? I...
Not every surprise is Mandelicious
Council approves lower speed limits at public hearing. But even though you're tired of hearing about this, you'll probably still hear about it again before it actually...
All of a Spudden, Second Wave
COVID in Edmonton is now a concern for the CMOH, but not quite enough of a concern to really do much about it. But, we're doing things about temporary shelters, bylaw ...
The solar installation stops Fern nothing
Council decides 7-6 to grant a new home to a large solar panel farm -- in the river valley. Plus, we'll break down a couple polls and what they mean for the upcoming e...
Seething about EATing at the outdoor sEATing without hEATing
We're prepping for winter on our roads, patios and in our hearts. There will be no calcium chloride in our hearts this year. But healthy skepticism about LRT implement...
The new OrchKid on the block
Edmonton's COVID active case count is the highest it's ever been, and that's giving the city and the feds significant motivation to end homelessness before November. B...
Councillor Walters on the room where it HaPennes
We talk to Ward 10 Michael Walters for a behind the scenes look at his two terms on council. We talk about drainage, police budgets, regional transit and much more. Pl...
Aloe to 100!
Speaking Municipally has unfortunately lost a summary judgement in a trademark lawsuit. We'll have the details on that. Plus, indigenous ward names, EPS committees, mi...
The Gon-bananas-a plan
Troy and Mack are joined by Jeffrey from Prairie Sky Gondola as he tries to convince them that the Gondola is just cars in the sky, not pie-in-the-sky.
Asking questions to Butter our election coverage
Mack's off this week, and Troy is joined by Elise Stolte to talk about a new Taproot project called the People's Agenda which she will sit on steering committee of.
EGGregious violation of the code of conduct are... fine?
This week we do some roleplay: Troy says what he wants about anything as is his free speech right, and Mack defends him for it, and speaks for him while he hides from ...
The Walters treetirement plan
Big news out of Ward 10 about the election. Plus, we've got news about tanks, hyperloops, Kaycee Madu success stories and a whole host of other things you shouldn't buy.
A special council meeting to see if you’ve been naughty or rice
This week a date has been set for a special council meeting where, as one councillor will have you believe, the largest witchburning since the red scare will occur. Pl...
The mask ex-hemp-tion card program goes up in smoke
The City of Edmonton implements an MS Paint-based mask exemption program. Plus, Council has COVID-caused crotchity crankiness. Hear about that.
Making our city plan a little more Currant
Speaking Municipally is back from summer break with a special episode featuring Kalen Anderson, the director of (The) [Edmonton] City Plan.
$11 million is all council is willing to Pear from the EPS budget
This week, council wraps up its very tepid response to the outrage regarding EPS funding by cutting an amount probably less than the staff time required to listen to -...
It’s like graaaaaaaaaaaaiiiin, on Canada Day
It at least stopped raining in the evening to allow people to set off some illegal fireworks. This week, the school board really gets their act together and organiz...
Cheryl Johner? More leek Cheryl GONER
This week an Albertan politician takes accountability for what they say confirming that 2020 is not real and something is broken in the matrix. Plus we talk to Brooks ...
The status quo can't romaine
We dig into Black Lives Matter, highlighting the voice of Sahr Saffa. And, if you stick around we also cover your favourite bad idea that Gondowon't get built.
Taking a ReBite out of our carbon emissions
The aftermath of George Floyd's death boils over worldwide, and we'll give you some Edmonton context. Plus the State of Local Emergency has ended, and the City wants y...
You Butter slow down, the popo is coming for you
The impossible is possible! We reduced vehicle lanes on Whyte Ave and the Police is ENFORCING vehicle noise. Meanwhile, at City Hall, the Capital Budget moves on unenc...
Iveson puts a summer transit shutdown on the Taber
Troy (via Addie) wins an election and the COVID reopening continues... just in time for hockey.