Pullback is a podcast that explores big ideas and asks: is this a real solution or a distraction? Through discussions with leading experts, we cover ideas that proponents say will address global problems like inequality and climate change.
Episodes
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Tuesday Dec 27, 2022
Kristen and Kyla are joined by head of Harbinger Media Network Andre Goulet, Ethical Parenting guest Sarah Mistak, and Invisible Institutions' Megan Linton on their annual year end quiz panel show. We revisit events of the past year, and the winner of the quiz gets a special donation to their organization of choice.
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Invisible Instituitons: http://invisibleinstitutions.com/
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Megan shouts out: https://www.sunshinehousewpg.org/
Andre shouts out: https://rover.substack.com/
Sarah shouts out: https://kidshelpphone.ca/
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Pullback is produced and hosted by Kristen Pue and Kyla Hewson. Logo by Rachel Beyer and Evan Vrinten.
Monday Dec 19, 2022
Monday Dec 19, 2022
Encore! Look for pod favourite episodes being re-released outside of the regularly scheduled show. This episode originally aired in December 2019.
In this episode, Kristen and Kyla ruin Christmas — but, you know, in a fun and practical way. This episode covers online shopping, artificial versus real Christmas trees, and solutions to reduce waste at Christmas. Kyla and Kristen also gift each other ethical presents (carbon emissions from cross-country shipping not included). Tune in as Kristen tortures listeners with misophonia by eating the world’s crunchiest cookie.
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Pullback is produced and hosted by Kristen Pue and Kyla Hewson. Logo by Rachel Beyer and Evan Vrinten.
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Tuesday Dec 13, 2022
Kyla and Kristen discuss the ins and outs of water. Topics: what is water, history of water, water footprint, where is all the water going, municipal water treatment, how to make water (with explosions), wetlands, water shortages and advisories, privitization, the bottled water industry, what can be done.
Book recommendation: 21 Things You May Not Know About the Indian Act by Bob Joseph
Check out the podcast 2050: Degrees of Change https://www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-podcasts/156-2050-degrees-of-change
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Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Tuesday Dec 06, 2022
Encore! Look for pod favourite episodes being re-released outside of the regularly scheduled show. This episode originally aired in October of 2021.
How do you choose an organization to donate to, and how do you recognize a good charity from a bad one? What's the difference between non-profits, foundations, and charities? How do you know your money is being well used? Is effective altruism a solution? What is the most effective way to support an organization you care about?
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Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Tuesday Nov 29, 2022
Kyla and Kristen are joined by Marissa Marx, the senior director of partnerships and programs with the Dressember foundation to discuss human trafficking*. Marissa is responsible for spearheading the Dressember Network, developing Dressember’s programs, and collaborating with ethical brand partners. Prior to joining Dressember, Marissa received her Masters in Human Rights and International Relations with a research focus on gender-based violence in conflict zones. Previously, Marissa worked in academic research and communications & fundraising positions within the non-profit sector. Topics: what is Dressember; what is human trafficking; who is affected; how variable and nuanced every situation is; what happens to survivors after leaving; what supports are needed to combat this issue; misconceptions; what you can do.
*We do our best to keep graphic descriptions out of this episode, but please take care of yourself if you are not in a place to be engaging on a subject of forced labour or sexual abuse.
If you or someone you know could use additional guidance, please reach out to your local Human Trafficking Hotline. The number in Canada is 1-833-900-1010, or chat with them online. https://www.canadianhumantraffickinghotline.ca/
Kyla is doing Dressember this year! https://dressember2022.funraise.org/fundraiser/kyla-hewson
Follow her journey on TikTok starting December 1st https://www.tiktok.com/@kewhew
Hear from Dressember founder Blythe Hill - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGuTpWTcSE8
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The show Kyla was binge listening to was Kuper Island: https://www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-podcasts/1062-kuper-island?onboarding=false
Pullback is produced and hosted by Kristen Pue and Kyla Hewson. Logo by Rachel Beyer and Evan Vrinten.
Thursday Nov 24, 2022
Thursday Nov 24, 2022
Harbinger Society Presents presents a terrifying excerpt from our October 30th I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST TELETHON.
This episode you'll hear Scott Schmidt in Medicine Hat and Jeremy Appel in Calgary welcome Kino Lefter's Evan MacDonald and Bridget Sterling in Edmonton to The Forgotten Corner to hate-watch Danielle Smith's unhinged victory speech. Then Dogwood comms director and Harbinger board member Kai Nagata sits down with Gitxsan land defender Kolin Sutherland-Wilson, the Suzuki Foundation's Janelle Lapointe and Harsha Walia to unpack the past and present history of colonialism in 'progressive' so-called British Columbia.
Harbinger is excited to launch its 2022 fundraising campaign in partnership with @readBTLbooks. They're sending a free book to the first 50 new members who support the network at $100/year!
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Pullback is produced and hosted by Kristen Pue and Kyla Hewson. Logo by Rachel Beyer and Evan Vrinten.
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Tuesday Nov 22, 2022
Harbinger Society Presents presents a terrifying excerpt from our October 30th I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST TELETHON.
This episode you'll hear Replay's Shama Rangwala and Desmond Cole talk pop culture, racial capitalism and the unmatched excellence of Toronto's water quality, then The Alberta Advantage advocate for gamers rights in a provocative and competitive survivor round of Left For Dead.
Harbinger is excited to launch its 2022 fundraising campaign in partnership with @readBTLbooks. They're sending a free book to the first 50 new members who support the network at $100/year!
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Watch the full 12 hour telethon at https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1638776642
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Pullback is produced and hosted by Kristen Pue and Kyla Hewson. Logo by Rachel Beyer and Evan Vrinten.
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Monday Nov 21, 2022
Harbinger Society Presents presents a terrifying excerpt from our October 30th I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST TELETHON.
this episode you'll hear Darts & Letters Gordon Katic and Jay Cockburn sit down with Press Progress' Mitchell Thompson to review spooky PSAs. Then Gabrielle Brassard-Lecours, Alexis Ross, Fanny Tan and Sam Harper celebrate the first birthday of Quebec solidarity journalism cooperative PIVOT. Plus: National Observer hack Max Fawcett and Globe & Mail polemicist Robyn Urback explain how they're creating a safe space for centrist takes on Harbinger's new OPPO reboot 'Leaky Fawcetts'.
Harbinger is excited to launch its 2022 fundraising campaign in partnership with @readBTLbooks. They're sending a free book to the first 50 new members who support the network at $100/year!
Harbinger Media Network: https://harbingermedianetwork.com/join
Watch the full 12 hour telethon at https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1638776642
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Pullback is produced and hosted by Kristen Pue and Kyla Hewson. Logo by Rachel Beyer and Evan Vrinten.
Friday Nov 18, 2022
Friday Nov 18, 2022
Harbinger Society Presents presents a terrifying excerpt from our October 30th I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST TELETHON.
This episode you'll hear Dru Oja Jay talk about The Breach Media's journalism for transformation, and you'll hear Community University Television station manager Sophia Barsoski unpack the 50 year legacy of CUTV. Then Shannon Carranco, Amy Cunningham and Leah Borts-Kuperman explain how The Hoser Media is re-inventing local journalism in Toronto, and David Gray-Donald discusses the origins of the Toronto underground newspaper The Grind, a new journalism collaboration between Briarpatch, Press Progress, The Hoser and other independent progressive media spaces.
Harbinger is excited to launch its 2022 fundraising campaign in partnership with @readBTLbooks. They're sending a free book to the first 50 new members who support the network at $100/year!
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Pullback is produced and hosted by Kristen Pue and Kyla Hewson. Logo by Rachel Beyer and Evan Vrinten.
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Thursday Nov 17, 2022
Harbinger Society Presents presents a terrifying excerpt from our October 30th I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST TELETHON as Bread and Poppies' Hilary Agro and Harbinger board member Dr. Jess Green in Toronto talk COP 27 and leftist parenting strategies for Halloween, then Stephen Magusiak and Romy Garrido in Calgary, Emily Leedham in Winnipeg, Rumneek Johal in Surrey and Mitchell Thompson in Toronto discuss Press Progress' recent reporting and the organization's new podcast 'Sources'.
Kristen and Kyla join I KNOW WHAT YOU DID LAST TELETHON, a fun 12 hour Twitch fundraiser for the Harbinger Media Network. This episode Bread and Poppies' Hilary Agro and Harbinger board member Dr. Jess Green in Toronto talk COP 27 and leftist parenting strategies for Halloween, then Stephen Magusiak and Romy Garrido in Calgary, Emily Leedham in Winnipeg, Rumneek Johal in Surrey and Mitchell Thompson in Toronto discuss Press Progress' recent reporting and the organization's new podcast 'Sources'.
Harbinger is excited to launch its 2022 fundraising campaign in partnership with @readBTLbooks. They're sending a free book to the first 50 new members who support the network at $100/year!
Harbinger Media Network: https://harbingermedianetwork.com/join
Watch the full 12 hour telethon at https://www.twitch.tv/videos/1638776642
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Pullback is produced and hosted by Kristen Pue and Kyla Hewson. Logo by Rachel Beyer and Evan Vrinten.