ep126: Alberta's Referendum Results + Fighting Back Against Data Centres

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this episode we discuss the referenda with The Orchard's Jeremy Appel on ALBERTA ADVANTAGE, talk about the Parti conservateur du Québec making a grand entrance into the National Assembly with journalist Nora Loreto on THE WEEK IS ROVER, look inside the fight against data centres in Canada with tech critic Paris Marx on PRESS PROGRESS SOURCES and investigate how Zionist news coverage foments hate against pro-Palestinian voices with The Maple's Alex Cosh on THE NORTH STATE.This episode is brought to you by the University of Manitoba Press release Truth Before Reconciliation: Confronting Residential School Denialism. Find it at uofmpress.ca.Harbinger Showcase is syndicated to community and campus radio and heard every week on CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal, at CFUV 101.9FM in Victoria, at CIVL 101.7FM in Abbotsford, at CHLY 101.7FM in Nanaimo, at CJSR 88.5FM in Edmonton, on CJUM 101.5FM and CKUW 95.9FM in Winnipeg, at CiTR 101.9FM, CJSF 90.1FM and at CFRO 100.5FM in Vancouver, at Hamilton's CFMU 93.3FM, at Radio Laurier in Waterloo, at CJTM 1280AM in Toronto, at CJAM 99.1FM in Windsor, at LOCAL FM in St John, New Brunswick and at CJBU 107.3FM in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Find out more about the network, subscribe to the weekly newsletter and support our work at harbingermedianetwork.com.

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this episode we look at how a recent B.C. court decision could provide a pathway for “compassion clubs” on THE BREACH SHOW, introduce the Labor Heritage Foundation’s labour landmarks map project on THE ALBERTA WORKER, look back at the life of mid 20th century Indigenous politician Frank Calder on SOCIAL DEMOCRATS OF THE NORTH and review the new book a poetry ‘Vancouver Walking’ on REDEYE RADIO. This episode is brought to you by the University of Manitoba Press release The Gyamkian Revolution, a new book featuring a collaboration between Gitxsan cousins offering a grassroots guide back to the bare bones of Gitxsan legal culture by authors The Wilpsters of Git'tsim'gedimgyat and Git'luuhl'um'hetxwit.  Find it at uofmpress.ca.Harbinger Showcase is syndicated to community and campus radio and heard every week on CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal, at CFUV 101.9FM in Victoria, at CIVL 101.7FM in Abbotsford, at CHLY 101.7FM in Nanaimo, at CJSR 88.5FM in Edmonton, on CJUM 101.5FM and CKUW 95.9FM in Winnipeg, at CiTR 101.9FM, CJSF 90.1FM and at CFRO 100.5FM in Vancouver, at Hamilton's CFMU 93.3FM, at Radio Laurier in Waterloo, at CJTM 1280AM in Toronto, at CJAM 99.1FM in Windsor, at LOCAL FM in St John, New Brunswick and at CJBU 107.3FM in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Find out more about the network, subscribe to the weekly newsletter and support our work at harbingermedianetwork.com.

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this episode we unpack Western Canadian nationalist fantasies on ALBERTA ADVANTAGE,  explore how Zionist news coverage amplifies hate against pro-Palestinian voices on THE NORTH STATE, find out why immigration is on the ballot for the Alberta referendum on THE BREACH SHOW and learn about the carceral justice struggle on FREE CITY RADIO.This episode is brought to you by the University of Manitoba Press release The Gyamkian Revolution, a new book featuring a collaboration between Gitxsan cousins offering a grassroots guide back to the bare bones of Gitxsan legal culture by authors The Wilpsters of Git'tsim'gedimgyat and Git'luuhl'um'hetxwit.  Find it at uofmpress.ca.Harbinger Showcase is syndicated to community and campus radio and heard every week on CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal, at CFUV 101.9FM in Victoria, at CIVL 101.7FM in Abbotsford, at CHLY 101.7FM in Nanaimo, at CJSR 88.5FM in Edmonton, on CJUM 101.5FM and CKUW 95.9FM in Winnipeg, at CiTR 101.9FM, CJSF 90.1FM and at CFRO 100.5FM in Vancouver, at Hamilton's CFMU 93.3FM, at Radio Laurier in Waterloo, at CJTM 1280AM in Toronto, at CJAM 99.1FM in Windsor, at LOCAL FM in St John, New Brunswick and at CJBU 107.3FM in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Find out more about the network, subscribe to the weekly newsletter and support our work at harbingermedianetwork.com.

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this episode we  investigate Rising Islamophobia on THE WEEK IS ROVER, explore how corporate power impacts our environment on ECOFACTORS, explain why 2026 has been a big year Canadian cultural power on THE OBSERVATION DECK and reminisce about the old days when things cost less and imagine a future where they cost nothing on SRSLY WRONG.   This episode is brought to you by the new University of Manitoba Press release Confronting the Resurgent Right, a series of essays exposing the deep roots and new threats of Canada's regressive right edited by Miriam Edelson.  Find it at uofmpress.ca.Harbinger Showcase is syndicated to community and campus radio and heard every week on CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal, at CFUV 101.9FM in Victoria, at CIVL 101.7FM in Abbotsford, at CHLY 101.7FM in Nanaimo, at CJSR 88.5FM in Edmonton, on CJUM 101.5FM and CKUW 95.9FM in Winnipeg, at CiTR 101.9FM, CJSF 90.1FM and at CFRO 100.5FM in Vancouver, at Hamilton's CFMU 93.3FM, at Radio Laurier in Waterloo, at CJTM 1280AM in Toronto, at CJAM 99.1FM in Windsor, at LOCAL FM in St John, New Brunswick and at CJBU 107.3FM in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Find out more about the network, subscribe to the weekly newsletter and support our work at harbingermedianetwork.com.

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this episode we look at what being sovereign within a united Canada means for the province on ALBERTA ADVANTAGE, explain how Mark Carney’s investment summit maple-washed a giant corporate giveaway on THE BREACH SHOW, explore explore polymarket and sports betting on THE END OF SPORT and unpack Sierra Club Canada’s new strategic plan on THE ENVIRONMENT IN CANADA.   This episode is brought to you by the new University of Manitoba Press release Confronting the Resurgent Right, a series of essays exposing the deep roots and new threats of Canada's regressive right edited by Miriam Edelson.  Find it at uofmpress.ca.Harbinger Showcase is syndicated to community and campus radio and heard every week on CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal, at CFUV 101.9FM in Victoria, at CIVL 101.7FM in Abbotsford, at CHLY 101.7FM in Nanaimo, at CJSR 88.5FM in Edmonton, on CJUM 101.5FM and CKUW 95.9FM in Winnipeg, at CiTR 101.9FM, CJSF 90.1FM and at CFRO 100.5FM in Vancouver, at Hamilton's CFMU 93.3FM, at Radio Laurier in Waterloo, at CJTM 1280AM in Toronto, at CJAM 99.1FM in Windsor, at LOCAL FM in St John, New Brunswick and at CJBU 107.3FM in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Find out more about the network, subscribe to the weekly newsletter and support our work at harbingermedianetwork.com.

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this episode we deep dive into hyperscale data centers on TECH WON'T SAVE US, speak with Palestinian comedian Kokym on HABIBTI PLEASE, unpack how Doug Ford wields anti-American posturing to paper over policy on THE NORTH STATE and find out how 'To Catch a Fascist’ on POLITE CONVERSATIONS.See Harbinger and unrigged.ca hosts at the 25th anniversary edition of POP Montreal: join The Rover, Rachel Gilmore, Rob Rousseau, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives and Script Health at Clubhouse Rialto September 23rd to 27th for POPSymposium’s free daily programming.See the full schedule of panels and the rest of the lineup including speakers like Jeremy Dutcher and Lisa Perley-Dutcher discussing Indigenous Language reclamation through music and education, Canadian media legend Sook Yin Lee, the iconic Nardwuar the Human Serviette and more than 50 alt/indie musical performances from Canadian and international acts at popmontreal.com.Harbinger Showcase is syndicated to community and campus radio and heard every week on CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal, at CFUV 101.9FM in Victoria, at CIVL 101.7FM in Abbotsford, at CHLY 101.7FM in Nanaimo, at CJSR 88.5FM in Edmonton, on CJUM 101.5FM and CKUW 95.9FM in Winnipeg, at CiTR 101.9FM, CJSF 90.1FM and at CFRO 100.5FM in Vancouver, at Hamilton's CFMU 93.3FM, at Radio Laurier in Waterloo, at CJTM 1280AM in Toronto, at CJAM 99.1FM in Windsor, at LOCAL FM in St John, New Brunswick and at CJBU 107.3FM in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Find out more about the network, subscribe to the weekly newsletter and support our work at harbingermedianetwork.com.

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this episode we discuss the pragmatics of organizing street actions in Calgary on ALBERTA ADVANTAGE, talk about what happens when provinces go rogue with healthcare policies that defy federal laws and evidence-based solutions on PRESS PROGRESS SOURCES, break down Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s potential fall from political grace on THE BREACH SHOW and pointificate on humanity's favourite four-pawed companions on SRSLY WRONG.See Harbinger and unrigged.ca hosts at the 25th anniversary edition of POP Montreal: join The Rover, Rachel Gilmore, Habibti Please, Rob Rousseau, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives and Script Health at Clubhouse Rialto September 23rd to 27th for POPSymposium’s free daily programming.Visit popmontreal.com for the full schedule of panels and the rest of the lineup including speakers like Jeremy Dutcher and Lisa Perley-Dutcher discussing Indigenous Language reclamation through music and education, Canadian media legend Sook Yin Lee, the iconic Nardwuar the Human Serviette and more than 50 alt/indie musical performances from Canadian and international acts.Harbinger Showcase is syndicated to community and campus radio and heard every week on CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal, at CFUV 101.9FM in Victoria, at CIVL 101.7FM in Abbotsford, at CHLY 101.7FM in Nanaimo, at CJSR 88.5FM in Edmonton, on CJUM 101.5FM and CKUW 95.9FM in Winnipeg, at CiTR 101.9FM, CJSF 90.1FM and at CFRO 100.5FM in Vancouver, at Hamilton's CFMU 93.3FM, at Radio Laurier in Waterloo, at CJTM 1280AM in Toronto, at CJAM 99.1FM in Windsor, at LOCAL FM in St John, New Brunswick and at CJBU 107.3FM in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Find out more about the network, subscribe to the weekly newsletter and support our work at harbingermedianetwork.com.

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this episode join Maisonneuve editor in chief and New Feeling music journalism co-op co-founder Rosie Long Decter, the Council of Canadians’ Nik Barry-Shaw, the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives’ Jon Milton, Alberta Advantage correspondent Liam Devitt, independent journalist Rachel Gilmore and Tech Won’t Save Us Paris Marx for a live broadcast recording from this summer’s Suoni Per il Popolo music festival recorded at Casa del Popolo on June 21st in Montreal.Harbinger Showcase is syndicated to community and campus radio and heard every week on CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal, at CFUV 101.9FM in Victoria, at CIVL 101.7FM in Abbotsford, at CHLY 101.7FM in Nanaimo, at CJSR 88.5FM in Edmonton, on CJUM 101.5FM and CKUW 95.9FM in Winnipeg, at CiTR 101.9FM, CJSF 90.1FM and at CFRO 100.5FM in Vancouver, at Hamilton's CFMU 93.3FM, at Radio Laurier in Waterloo, at CJTM 1280AM in Toronto, at CJAM 99.1FM in Windsor, at LOCAL FM in St John, New Brunswick and at CJBU 107.3FM in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Find out more about the network, subscribe to the weekly newsletter and support our work at harbingermedianetwork.com.

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this episode join Free City Radio host Stefan Christoff, Local 514’s Kalden Dhatsenpa, The Rover managing editor Savannah Stewart, The Breach Show producer Katia Lo Innes, Palestinian Youth Movement, federal NDP president Niall Ricardo and the CKUT News Collective for a live broadcast recording from this summer’s Suoni Per il Popolo music festival recorded at Casa del Popolo on June 21st in Montreal.Harbinger Showcase is syndicated to community and campus radio and heard every week on CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal, at CFUV 101.9FM in Victoria, at CIVL 101.7FM in Abbotsford, at CHLY 101.7FM in Nanaimo, at CJSR 88.5FM in Edmonton, on CJUM 101.5FM and CKUW 95.9FM in Winnipeg, at CiTR 101.9FM, CJSF 90.1FM and at CFRO 100.5FM in Vancouver, at Hamilton's CFMU 93.3FM, at Radio Laurier in Waterloo, at CJTM 1280AM in Toronto, at CJAM 99.1FM in Windsor, at LOCAL FM in St John, New Brunswick and at CJBU 107.3FM in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Find out more about the network, subscribe to the weekly newsletter and support our work at harbingermedianetwork.com.

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this episode join The End of Sport hosts Dr. Nathan Kalman-Lamb and Dr. Derek Silva, Habibti Please host Nashwa Lina Khan and Local 514's Kalden Dhatsenpa with Canadians for Justice and Peace in the Middle East and Palestinian Youth Movement for our live podcast recording event 'HARBINGER SOAPBOX vol. 7: Sportswashing & Imperialism' held on April `16th, 2026 at Bar Milton-Parc Co-op in Montreal.The Harbinger Media Network includes 89 podcasts focused on social, economic and environmental justice and featuring journalists, academics and activists on shows like The Breach Show, Tech Won't Save Us, Press Progress Sources & more.Harbinger Showcase is syndicated to community and campus radio and heard every week on CKUT 90.3FM in Montreal, at CFUV 101.9FM in Victoria, at CIVL 101.7FM in Abbotsford, at CHLY 101.7FM in Nanaimo, on CJUM 101.5FM and CKUW 95.9FM in Winnipeg, at CiTR 101.9FM, CJSF 90.1FM and at CFRO 100.5FM in Vancouver, at Hamilton's CFMU 93.3FM, at Radio Laurier in Waterloo, at CJTM 1280AM in Toronto, at CJAM 99.1FM in Windsor and at CJBU 107.3FM in Sydney, Nova Scotia. Find out more about the network, subscribe to the weekly newsletter and support our work at harbingermedianetwork.com.