2025.11.18 Civically Speaking - Sports and Politics

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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 and what we can expect next week when Council deliberates. From transit to policing to housing, simple highlights to point us to listening in next week.

⚠️ A Light Dip Into Politics & Polarization

We touch on the growing partisan tone across Canada — not too deep, but enough to ask:
How do we stay connected as neighbours when national politics get loud?

This episode blends fun, civic insight, and a little bit of reflection on what keeps our communities strong.

💬 Join the conversation!

Share with us your thoughts. And how do you stay grounded when politics *(and sports) get noisy?

Civically Speaking,

Lenore and Christina

Civically Speaking- Saskatoon Saskatchewan's #1 show about civic issues.