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In today's rant episode Vishwa makes a positive case for what he calls "climate capitalism". Milda takes issue with Vishwa's solution and they debate the pros and cons of capitalism and its impacts on the climate. Milda talks about state of modern political discourse, examining the term "progressive" and why she feels it is problematic. For exclusive content and fan polls follow us on Instagram @wake_up_call_podcast and to find us on YouTube and other platforms, click here. Only with your support can we continue to put perspectives above partisanship so please give us a follow and a rating! We appreciate your support! If you have any opinions about this episode or suggestions for future topics, feel free to comment below! This is an open space for everyone.
In today's episode Vishwa and Milda interview Oleksii Zahreba, an Eastern Ukrainian refugee and current International Relations student at the University of Montreal. In the episode, Oleksii tells his story, explores his twin-identities as a Russian speaker and Ukrainian, and gives us his perspective on the Euromaidan protests of 2014 and the ensuing war. For exclusive content and fan polls follow us on Instagram @wake_up_call_podcast and to find us on YouTube and other platforms, click here. Only with your support can we continue to put perspectives above partisanship so please give us a follow and a rating! We appreciate your support! If you have any opinions about this episode or suggestions for future topics, feel free to comment below! This is an open space for everyone.
In today's rant episode Milda gives her take on the futility of the corporate career and offers some suggestions for people to make the most of their lives. Vishwa takes issue with some points and they have a lively debate. Vishwa's Rant focuses on the plight of women in Iran. He offers some calls to action and provides the context for the current protests. For exclusive content and fan polls follow us on Instagram @wake_up_call_podcast and to find us on YouTube and other platforms, click here. Only with your support can we continue to put perspectives above partisanship so please give us a follow and a rating! We appreciate your support! If you have any opinions about this episode or suggestions for future topics, feel free to comment below! This is an open space for everyone.
In today's episode, Vishwa and Milda explore climate activism with Rebecca Hamilton, organizer of the 2019 Vancouver Climate Strike and current climate change activist. For exclusive content and fan polls follow us on Instagram @wake_up_call_podcast and to find us on YouTube and other platforms, click here. Only with your support can we continue to put perspectives above partisanship so please give us a follow and a rating! We appreciate your support! If you have any opinions about this episode or suggestions for future topics, feel free to comment below! This is an open space for everyone.
In today's rant episode, Vishwa and Milda take a look at some current world events. Milda examines the coverage of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II and analyzes the societal, political, and media responses to the Queen's death. She also examines the role of a monarchy in today's society, taking apart common pro-monarchy arguments. Vishwa gives us a profile of Canada's new Leader of the Opposition, Pierre Poilievre. He takes us through the good and bad of the polarizing politician, providing a background on how he came up, his policy positions, and what happens if he beats Trudeau. For exclusive content and fan polls follow us on Instagram @wake_up_call_podcast and to find us on YouTube and other platforms, click here. Only with your support can we continue to put perspectives above partisanship so please give us a follow and a rating! We appreciate your support! If you have any opinions about this episode or suggestions for future topics, feel free to comment below! This is an open space for everyone.
Vishwa and Milda take an in-depth at the state of the world's democracy, explaining different systems of democracies along with their advantages and flaws. To explore the limits of democracy and discuss some innovative solutions, they are joined by the President of the Green Party of Manitoba, Pearson Singbeil Montgomery. In Milda's Rant, she takes a deeper dive into the inherent value of democracy, suggesting that voting does not necessarily have to be an inalienable right. In his rant, Vishwa examines the importance of university education and the perverse profit incentives of universities. For exclusive content and fan polls follow us on Instagram @wakeupcallpodcast and to find our audio podcast click here. You can also find us on YouTube. Only with your support can we continue to put perspectives above partisanship so please give us a follow and a rating! We appreciate your support! If you have any opinions about this episode or suggestions for future topics, feel free to comment below! This is an open space for everyone.
Vishwa and Milda take an in-depth look into how the media's pervasive misinformation and bias divide the world. To present a conservative position on the topic, they are joined by political staffer and student Paul Giles. In Vishwa's Rant, he takes on his personal pet peeve of cultural appropriation, explaining how the concept itself is damaging and nonsensical. Milda takes a look at the nuclear family's flaws, presenting an alternate vision of community-based raising. For exclusive content and fan polls follow us on Instagram @wakeupcallpodcast and to find our audio podcast click here. You can also find us on YouTube. Only with your support can we continue to put perspectives above partisanship so please give us a follow and a rating! We appreciate your support! If you have any opinions about this episode or suggestions for future topics, feel free to comment below! This is an open space for everyone.
Vishwa and Milda are joined by guest co-host Nojus Ridzevičius to take an in-depth dive into the history and politics of the secretive country of North Korea. Each host brings a different perspective to the table as they debate and discuss. In Vishwa's Rant, he takes a deep dive into the Canadian Healthcare system and exposes the harmful moral posturing of Canadians. Milda takes a look at the role of women in the military, calling out sexist structures around the world. For exclusive content and fan polls follow us on Instagram @wakeupcallpodcast and to find our audio podcast click here. You can also find us on YouTube. Only with your support can we continue to put perspectives above partisanship so please give us a follow and a rating! We appreciate your support! If you have any opinions about this episode or suggestions for future topics, feel free to comment below! This is an open space for everyone.
Vishwa and Milda take a look at populism, examining its origins, impacts, and manifestations. To speak more about the far-right, they are joined by Rokas Keršys, a political activist and academic who completed his Master's thesis on the subject. In Milda's Rant, she talks about the myth of overpopulation and reframes the issue as overconsumption. In his Rant, Vishwa defends the centre that Milda attacked in her previous rant and makes a case for what he calls the "radical centre". For exclusive content and fan polls follow us on Instagram @wakeupcallpodcast and to find our audio podcast click here. Only with your support can we continue to put perspectives above partisanship so please give us a follow and a rating! We appreciate your support! If you have any opinions about this episode or suggestions for future topics, feel free to comment below! This is an open space for everyone.
Vishwa and Milda analyze the root causes and disproportionate impact of inflation around the world. To discuss the pros and cons of Globalization and its impact on inflation, they are joined by Ignas Karvelis, a young political activist and debater. In Milda's Rant, she talks about her disdain for centrism as an ideology that promotes a stagnant status-quo. In his Rant, Vishwa talks about the US Government's unjust prosecution of Julian Assange and the dangerous precedent it sets for free speech. For exclusive content and fan polls follow us on Instagram @wakeupcallpodcast and to find our audio podcast click linktr.ee/wakeupcallpodcast. Only with your support can we continue to put perspectives above partisanship so please give us a follow and a rating! We appreciate your support! If you have any opinions about this episode or suggestions for future topics, feel free to leave a comment below! This is an open space for everyone.