For Canadians, this approaching US election will set the course for our relationship with our largest trading partner for the next 4 years. But much more than that, it will set the tone for international relations, the advancement of such crucial issues as global warming and of course, measures to control the current pandemic. Our politics panel — Curve Lake First Nation’s Councilor Sean Conway, businesswoman Jenny Lanciault, journalist & former mayor Sylvia Sutherland and math teacher Tim Etherington — dives into the complexities of the American voting system and explores both the ease and consequences of the voter suppression tactics that could be deployed on November 3rd. This discussion was recorded online on Wednesday, September 16 and it runs for 27 minutes. Please be patient with the quality of our sound; hosts have far less control over the sound of a conversation online as opposed to in a studio. We look forward to getting back into Trent Radio House to record. However, Trent Radio remains closed until further notice.

Pints & Politics is:

A discussion-based radio program all about politics from Peterborough, Canada, about 130 kms. northeast of Toronto. In the Peterborough area, you can find us at 92.7 FM, CFFF. Our 700-watt signal reaches an area within a radius of 40 kilometers of Peterborough. If you are not in the Peterborough area, you can also live-stream the program from the Trent Radio website.

all about politics from Peterborough, Canada, about 130 kms. northeast of Toronto. In the Peterborough area, you can find us at 92.7 FM, CFFF. Our 700-watt signal reaches an area within a radius of 40 kilometers of Peterborough. If you are not in the Peterborough area, you can also live-stream the program from the website. An archive of Peterborough-focused podcast episodes . Our current episode is at the top of this page.

. Our current episode is at the top of this page. Before the pandemic, Pints & Politics also used to be an informal gathering of local pundits at the Garnet Pub on Hunter Street near Aylmer in downtown Peterborough every Thursday at 5:00 p.m. The format was entirely unstructured beyond the sharing of first names. We talked about whatever people wanted to talk about. As we met in a public space, everything was on the record. Curious? When the restrictions are lifted and the Garnet re-opens, join us. You don’t have to drink beer. Listening skills are seldom required. Good ranting skills are essential.

Pints & Politics will be broadcasting every Thursday at 8:00 p.m. on Trent Radio at 92.7 FM. Our next radio program will be on September 31st. For all the past shows, go to the “Archive of all our podcasts” tab at the top of this page.

Our Focus:

On the radio show and in these podcasts, we explore political culture, ideas, trends, issues, electoral politics, and the practice of politics in traditional and social media, all from a Canadian perspective. While our programs are Peterborough-focused, we also tackle provincial, national and international issues. We discuss articles, news stories, media comments, and the latest buzz. We talk with guests from a wide range of backgrounds and affiliations.

While we don’t shy away from taking a stand, we strive to present a diversity of opinion.

We post on Twitter (@billtemp) and on our new Facebook page (Pints & Politics Podcast). These podcasts are also available on iTunesand on Stitcher. Please send us your feedback by using the comments field below each podcast. Or let us know on our Facebook page. You can also send me a note: bill (dot) templeman (at) gmail.com.

If you think of a panel topic we should cover, please let me know at my email address below. If you would like to join a guest panel for a particular topic, suggestions are most welcome.

Host: Bill Templeman