Awake from Woke

Canceled for being an ally. Starting over with new hope: Pat Johnson

A prolific Substacker & writer for Jewish Independent, Pat has a deep understanding of the history of social movements + how we can break free of the…

May 8 • 

A.B. King

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Pat Johnson

38:35

A new look at Diefenbaker, for our times: Historian Bob Plamondon

Bob Plamondon’s new book, Freedom Fighter, is a fascinating look at Prime Minister Diefenbaker, whose true legacy has often been overlooked.

May 8 • 

A.B. King

 and 

Bob Plamondon

26:50

April 2025

Disability policy, compassion & cancel culture: Talking with Alan Levinovitz

Untangling the discussion on disability accommodations at university

Apr 4 • 

A.B. King

 and 

Alan Levinovitz

38:53

March 2025

“We are a wartime organization”: Tafsik’s Amir Epstein on new models for community advocacy

Amir Epstein is the mensch we needed. He co-founded Tafsik after 10/7--the group has transformed the diasporic Jewish community into a more deeply…

Mar 13 • 

A.B. King

37:10

“I was all alone, surrounded by 55 colleagues”: Talking cancel culture & Canadian politics w/ former BC post-secondary education Minister…

Canada has a massive anti-semitism problem, especially on the left. Where can Jewish progressives find safe haven?

Mar 13 • 

A.B. King

47:02

February 2025

How can we respond to an epidemic of hate? A conversation w/ Dr Yoni Freedhoff

Jewish doctors are quitting the profession in Canada, as racist hate has overtaken hospitals & universities since October 7. What can be done to stop…

Feb 18 • 

A.B. King

 and 

Yoni Freedhoff, MD

39:31

January 2025

Hate & its enablers in Canadian arts funding: Talking with novelist Hal Niedzviecki

Novelist Hal Niedzviecki has been writing & supporting Canadian literature for decades. Why did chronically online leftists decide to target him? What's…

Jan 24 • 

A.B. King

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45:33

Learning from pandemic mistakes, for our kids' sake: Tannahill Glen & Jennifer Reesman

The verdict is in: Pandemic school closures were inconsistent, poorly implemented & inequitable. What can we do better in future crises?

Jan 24 • 

A.B. King

41:12

December 2024

The heartbreak of Oakland--& the fierce advocates creating a better future

Seneca Scott is a community organizer who co-lead the successful recall of Oakland's mayor. He's part of a determined movement to end corruption at City…

Dec 21, 2024 • 

A.B. King

36:00

November 2024

Sharpies, spray paint & stickers: The grassroots movement to end hate graffiti in Toronto

Since October 2023, hate graffiti has escalated in Toronto, including calls for genocide & terrorism. A group of downtowners decided to disrupt the…

Nov 19, 2024 • 

A.B. King

26:10

Social media, protests & the political pivot in Canada: A conversation with journalist Bryan Passifiume

Why did Toronto teachers take students to a pro-Hamas rally? I asked reporter Bryan Passifiume about it--& the state of news media in Canada today.

Nov 11, 2024 • 

A.B. King

37:47

What media covers--& what it often misses: A conversation with National Post reporter Rahim Mohamed

Canadian media, policymakers & the electorate are looking at immigration & the “Canadian mosaic” in a new light. Will this transform Canada for the…

Nov 10, 2024 • 

A.B. King

 and 

Rahim Mohamed

37:23