2025.11.18 Civically Speaking - Sports and Politics

Civically Speaking Podcast with Host, Lenore Swystun and Co-Host, Christina Cherneskey · Nov 19, 2025 · 56m

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Dear Listeners,

Thanks for tuning in. In this episode, we dig into the things that bring us together — and the places where politics can still tug us apart.

🏈 Sports as Civic Glue

We kick things off with the joy of cheering on the Saskatchewan Roughriders and the cross-Canada loyalty of Blue Jays fans. From game-day energy to shared heartbreak and celebration, sports remind us how connected we really are.

💰 National and Local Budgets

Then we shift into the world of budgets —the vote on the national budget that took place yesterday and then in Part 2 - why city budgets matter…