The following five podcasts have also been getting a lot of plays, and they round out the top 10 most popular episodes of the Woodstein Media Podcast.
Category: Editorial and Opinion
The top five most popular podcast episodes
One thing I have learned as Conservative politicians ignorant of the facts surrounding harm reduction scare up fear of drug users, overdose prevention sites, safer supply and people who need compassion and mental health support; some people want to learn more about what harm reduction means and how it can help their loved ones before they become another overdose statistic.
Woodstein Media Podcast Episode 30: Ruth Fox discusses the loss of her son to drug poisoning, Moms Stop the Harm, and failures of Canada’s drug policy
On this episode, Ruth Fox, Regional Director for Moms Stop the Harm, spoke to me about her experience losing her son, Trevor, who died from accidental drug poisoning in his home.
Trevor was 25 years old and had a full and promising life ahead of him in his community. He was a valued employee in a career he enjoyed and was adored by a supportive family and numerous friends.
Ruth became aware of Moms Stop the Harm shortly after Trevor’s death and has found the community of understanding, compassion and support the organization offers invaluable. Through the work the group does, she learned more about the harms caused by Canada’s failed drug policies and the way people who use drugs are treated.
Facts are not “a matter of opinion” Dipping into Listowel Ontario’s cultural history
This is the final of three pieces of local media that dove into a strange incident that shook the foundations of Listowel, Ontario, in 1995.
I will clarify whether I was naked or not after you read this 174-word article, under no byline, that was printed on the final page of the Wednesday, October 4, 1995, issue of the Listowel Banner. It is pure comedy gold and should have won an award.
“Insulting Language” Dipping into Listowel Ontario’s cultural history
This is the second of three pieces of local media that dove into a strange incident that shook the foundations of Listowel, Ontario.
After the shit hit the fan following “Bandfest ’95,” the Listowel Youth Support Committee wrote an open letter to clarify their position, which was printed in the Wednesday, October 4, 1995, issue of the Listowel Banner.
In the letter, the committee established their innocuous involvement in the “distasteful” behaviour and that the needs of the many may have been in jeopardy because of the “actions of a few.”
Was The Matadors Halloween Extravaganza enough to resurrect The Dead Souls of Chachi On Acid
Yes, please, I’m trying to quit quitting.
The Matadors’ Halloween event with The Dead Souls and Chachi On Acid at Palasad Social Bowl in London left me wondering, should I bother?
And, if I bother, what is next?
I guess I am another journalist-turns-politician cliche, Listowel vote Colin Burrowes on Oct. 24
“People should vote for me on October 24 because I’m a fresh voice that has proven through my award-winning local journalism work that I’m an experienced listener with an aptitude for hearing people’s needs,” says Colin Burrowes.
Pull yourself up by your bootstraps: the perpetual Woodstein Media contest
This is Woodstein Media’s first and likely only contest. There will be no others until someone succeeds at this task.
The contest is simple, at least according to the more conservative segment of society. All you have to do is pull yourself up by your bootstraps to win.
Faith in access to safe abortion services, drugs and LGBTQ2S+ friendly healthcare
Access to abortion, clean drugs, supervised consumption sites, and LGBTQ2S+ friendly healthcare should be welcome in our neighbourhoods. Find out how far you need to travel for these lifesaving services.
If my talent can help you, don’t let your stories fade away
I ended up walking away from my job on Valentine’s Day. How romantic was that? In the days before my resignation, it was announced that I would be receiving more awards for my writing. It was just a matter of waiting until April 29th to find out if I would get first, second or third place awards. Well, today was that day, and the Ontario Community Newspaper Association announced that Drrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrum-roll, please?
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