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Trailblazers and Troublemakers

Trailblazers and Troublemakers

By Scott Costen

Conversations with people who lead the way, challenge the status quo, and stir up culture, media, politics and the arts.

Hosted by Scott Costen.
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Ep. 15: Jenica Atwin

Trailblazers and TroublemakersMay 18, 2021

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Ep. 18: Simon Black
Nov 27, 202148:36
Ep. 17: Judy Rebick

Ep. 17: Judy Rebick

Author, activist, journalist, and broadcaster Judy Rebick joins the podcast to discuss her groundbreaking career in left-wing politics, media, and the women’s rights movement.

Follow the podcast on Twitter: @TrailTroublePod.

Email the podcast at trailtroublepod@gmail.com.

Creative commons music courtesy of www.audionautix.com.

Aug 05, 202151:19
Ep. 16: Jodi Brown

Ep. 16: Jodi Brown

Jodi Brown joins the podcast to discuss her work as an anti-poverty advocate, public housing watchdog, and executive director of the Nova Scotians Helping Nova Scotians Association. She also talks about provincial politics and an upcoming community event in Spryfield.

Follow the podcast on Twitter: @TrailTroublePod.

Email the podcast at trailtroublepod@gmail.com.

Creative commons music courtesy of www.audionautix.com.

Jun 26, 202142:55
Ep. 15: Jenica Atwin

Ep. 15: Jenica Atwin

Green MP Jenica Atwin discusses her historic electoral breakthrough in Fredericton, the work she's been doing in Parliament, and the issues that matter to her constituents. She also talks about ruffling feathers inside the Green Party of Canada with her recent Twitter comments about violence in the Middle East.

Follow the podcast on Twitter: @TrailTroublePod.

Email the podcast at trailtroublepod@gmail.com.

Creative commons music courtesy of www.audionautix.com.

May 18, 202126:29
Ep. 14: Stephen Kimber
Apr 18, 202153:35
Ep. 13: Bianca Mugyenyi and Yves Engler
Mar 14, 202142:44
Ep. 12: Anthony Fenton
Feb 27, 202143:05
Ep. 11: Sarah Harmer

Ep. 11: Sarah Harmer

Singer-songwriter Sarah Harmer discusses her musical evolution, latest album and how the COVID-19 pandemic derailed plans for a 2020 North American tour. She also talks about her environmental activism and support for various social justice campaigns.

Buy Sarah's music and merch: www.sarahharmer.com.

Email the podcast: trailtroublepod@gmail.com.

Follow the pod on Twitter: @TrailTroublePod.

Jan 26, 202132:39
Ep. 10: Andrew Douglas
Jan 21, 202140:12
Ep. 9: Philip Slayton

Ep. 9: Philip Slayton

Author, academic and lawyer Philip Slayton discusses his latest book, Nothing Left to Lose: An Impolite Report on the State of Freedom in Canada.

He also talks about COVID-related public health orders and his community involvement in Port Medway, Nova Scotia.

Follow the podcast on Twitter: @TrailTroublePod.

Email the podcast at trailtroublepod@gmail.com.

Creative commons music courtesy of www.audionautix.com.

Jan 02, 202129:14
Ep. 8: Dirka Prout

Ep. 8: Dirka Prout

Political activist and 2019 federal NDP candidate Dirka Prout discusses her upbringing in Trinidad and Tobago, her trailblazing career in geotechnical engineering and the socio-economic issues facing residents of London, Ontario.

Follow the podcast on Twitter: @TrailTroublePod.

Email the podcast at trailtroublepod@gmail.com.

Creative commons music courtesy of www.audionautix.com.

Dec 07, 202043:26
Ep. 7: Elizabeth Rowley

Ep. 7: Elizabeth Rowley

Communist Party of Canada leader Elizabeth Rowley discusses her political career and the CPC's past, present and future.

Email the podcast: trailtroublepod@gmail.com.

Follow the podcast on Twitter: @TrailTroublePod.

Creative commons music courtesy of www.audionautix.com.


Nov 23, 202001:08:49
Ep. 6: Matthew Green
Nov 12, 202037:24
Ep. 5: Art Bergmann

Ep. 5: Art Bergmann

Canadian rock legend Art Bergmann joins Scott to discuss his new single Christo Fascists and forthcoming album Late Stage Empire Dementia.

Art also talks about his life and career and the North American political scene.

Find Art online at www.artbergmann.com and buy his music at www.porterhouserecords.com.

Follow the podcast on Twitter: @TrailTroublePod or email us at trailtroublepod@gmail.com



Nov 01, 202019:11
Ep. 4: Aaron J. Leonard

Ep. 4: Aaron J. Leonard

Host Scott Costen speaks with Aaron J. Leonard about his new book, The Folk Singers and the Bureau: The FBI, the Folk Artists and the Suppression of the Communist Party, USA -- 1939-1956.

Visit www.aaronleonard.net to order the book and read Aaron's other work.

Creative commons music by www.audionautix.com.

Follow the podcast on Twitter: @TrailTroublePod.

Email the podcast: trailtroublepod@gmail.com

Oct 30, 202026:32
Ep. 3: Jay Semko
Oct 05, 202043:47
Ep. 2: Stuart Parker
Sep 29, 202053:20
Ep. 1: Maureen Googoo
Sep 22, 202056:35