x

75% of people globally want unbiased news (Pew Research) but are concerned they're not getting that.

Get balanced coverage with Symby. See how stories are covered across diverse outlets and spot when one side covers a story the other skips.

PODCAST

Local 514

Want to keep up to date with Montreal news? Local 514"s news podcast is a talk show where host, Kalden Dhatsenpa, is joined by a wide variety of guests who have unique perspectives on Montréal"s politics and movements. Local 514 is a proud production of CUTV.

news news commentary

All Episodes

00:45:56

Montreal unites for Housing Justice

Local 514 ·

2025/04/15

CUTV attended the Housing Justice Convergence in Montreal for its latest Metropolis episode, covering an event that brought together over 200 participants to address Canada’s housing crisis. Organized by SEIZE, the convergence aimed to unite tenant unions, developers of alternatives, policy experts, funders, and housing advocacy groups to share grassroots perspectives and encourage nationwide collaboration. The event featured over 60 panelists and 33 community partners, creating an opportunity for

en

01:29:16

Who will become the leader of Projet MTL? w/ Dru Oja Jay

Local 514 ·

2025/03/13

Amidst multiple leadership races across Canadian politics, Montreal's ruling municipal party, Projet MTL, is on the precipice of choosing its next leader. Five candidates believe they are fit to replace Valerie Plante, the party's leader since 2016. Who are they? What are they promising? What could the next era of municipal politics look like in Montreal? Host Kalden Dhatsenpa chats with Dru Oja Jay, publisher at the Breach and CUTV executive director, about this race and the broader municipal

en

01:17:18

Is Montréal a “Climate Haven”? w/ Alex Pace

Local 514 ·

2025/02/14

The title of this week's episode is the central question posed by PhD candidate, Concordia public scholar, and tree scientist Alex Pace at “Montréal: 2050: A Climate Haven?”In this week’s episode of Metropolis host Kalden Rangdröl Dhatsenpa speaks with Alex Pace to uncover what exactly is a “climate haven”, Montréal’s performance in achieving its climate targets, and the ways he hopes his event and others like it can relieve the paralysis of eco-anxiety.As Alex describes for the show, a climate

en

00:43:42

Mostafa Henaway Discusses Amazon's Surprise Exit From...

Local 514 ·

2025/02/13

In 1996, at the National Defence University of the United States, Harlan K. Ullman and James P. Wade developed a military doctrine known as "shock and awe." This strategy relies on overwhelming force and disproportionate displays of power to break an enemy’s will to resist. Organizer, author, and former Amazon employee Mostafa Henaway argues that Amazon has employed a similar tactic in its recent decision to leave Québec entirely.On today's episode of Metropolis, host Kalden Rangdröl

en

00:55:29

Montreal's Public Health Private Profits w/ Sasha Dyck

Local 514 ·

2025/02/11

On this episode of Metropolis, host Kalden Rangdröl Dhatsenpa speaks with public health nurse and community organizer Sasha Dyck about the current illnesses spreading around Montréal, the struggles of ongoing vaccination drives since COVID-19, and local politics in the neighbourhood of Parc-Ex.Kalden Dhatsenpa – Local Journalism InitiativeSasha Dyck works as a public nurse in the Montréal neighbourhood of Park Extension (Parc-Ex), where he is deeply involved in various community projects. His work

en

01:08:15

What a Pierre Poilievre government would mean for...

Local 514 ·

2025/02/11

On today's episode of Metropolis, we discuss what kind of policies we expect from a Pierre Poilievre led government. Host Kalden Dhatsenpa, Dru Oja Jay and new journalist and filmmaker Katherine Ottawa-Nequado discuss the policy expectations of a conservative government.Filmmaker Katherine Ottawa-Nequado discusses the policy expectations regarding immigration, housing, media, and indigenous issues.With Justin Trudeau resigning as the Prime minister and as the leader of the Liberal Party, all

en

01:53:03

The most important stories of 2024 in Montreal w/ Dru...

Local 514 ·

2025/02/11

Metropolis Wraps Up 2024: A Year in ReviewAs December arrives, Metropolis closes the year with its final episode for 2024. Host Kalden Dhatsenpa revisits the biggest stories shaping Montréal over the past year, joined by regular contributor Dru Oja Jay, publisher at The Breach and executive director of CUTV. Together, they reflect on pivotal events that defined the city’s landscape.Tragedy at the Old Port: A Housing Crisis ExposedThe episode begins with one of the most heartbreaking stories of the

en

00:42:06

Labour news in and around Montreal w/ Felix Fuchs

Local 514 ·

2025/02/11

Welcome back to Metropolis!In this episode, host Kalden Dhatsenpa sits down with Felix Fuchs, a returning guest, labour expert, and professor, to discuss the current labour disputes affecting Montreal. Their conversation dives into recent labour developments, focusing on strikes at Canada Post and broader issues surrounding public services and workers’ rights.Fuchs reflected on last December’s Common Front strikes, during which educators and other public sector workers resisted government austerity

en

00:53:15

This Montreal Firm is Whitewashing a notorious...

Local 514 ·

2025/02/11

On today’s episode of Metropolis, host Kalden Dhatsenpa speaks to Duha Elmardi, a Sudanese activist who is a core member of the Sudan Solidarity Collective, about the underreported conflict in Sudan which at the time of writing is the largest displacement crisis in the world with over 14 million displaced. Since April 2023, two military forces, The SAF and RSF have been warring in Sudan. This conflict is often reported as a civil war but Duha tells us that term is inaccurate in describing the

en

01:32:05

Good riddance to the Institute for Genocide Research...

Local 514 ·

2024/11/11

November is upon us, and so is another episode of Metropolis! Montreal’s premier political talk show where current events and their impacts on the lives of Montrealers are discussed. On this episode released NOVEMBER X, 2024. Kalden Dhatsenpa and guest Katia Lo-Innes discuss the recent election of Donald Trump as the 47th president of the United States of America, the closure of Concordia’s Institute for Genocide and Human Rights Studies, the Jacques Cartier Bridgebanner drop by environmentalist

en

01:01:31

Pro-Palestine activism and student repression in...

Local 514 ·

2024/09/16

Ali Salman and host Kalden Dhatsenpa discuss the Boycott, Divestment and Sanctions (BDS) movement and some of its most recent shifts, and the repression of pro-Palestine activists by academic and municipal institutions.

en

01:42:37

Will Projet Montreal’s secret plan save housing?

Local 514 ·

2024/07/08

Gavin Armitage-Ackerman and host Kalden Dhatsenpa discuss the state of housing as well as the city of Montréal’s plan to build an ambitious 207,000 units of housing by 2050. Are they being over ambitious? Is it a fantasy? Watch the full episode to hear the discussion.Plus: CUTV journalist Savanna Craig's segment on recent developments in Montreal’s Gaza solidarity encampments.

en

01:14:09

Social Service Struggles in Hochelaga-Maisonneuve

Local 514 ·

2024/03/31

It's with a heavy heart for us to announce that this will be the last episode of Metropolis. In our concluding episode, we bring on Lital Khaikin, a freelance journalist and author based in Montréal, to discuss social and health services in the neighbourhood which are rapidly disintegrating due to gentrification. And on Hello Good Bylines we have Savanna Craig to chat about the hunger strike going on at McGill University. Thanks to everyone over the last few months for tuning in and supporting

en

01:19:54

Airbus strike, Plante's Transit Worries, and Break...

Local 514 ·

2024/03/30

On today's very special episode of Metropolis, we are bringing you a candid conversation with Dru Oja Jay and our host Kalden Dhatsenpa about a flurry of Montreal news. Join us to hear about the recent airbus strike, Valérie Plante's concerns with the lack of public transit budget, and why real estate developers in Montreal are getting a break?Make sure to follow Local 514 & CUTV on social media to stay up to date with new episodes and more content: Facebook:

en

01:21:48

Carjackings, Coderre would keep Bill 21, and Dune’s...

Local 514 ·

2024/03/29

elcome back to Metropolis! This week we've got Dru Oja Jay back on to talk about car thefts in Montreal and Denis Coderre's intention to hold onto Bill 21 and maintain secularism in Quebec. Next, Kalden and Dru get into a discussion about Quebec's other Denis — filmmaker Denis Villeneuve, delving into Dune's inspiration and influences and the state of the working-class artist. Make sure to follow Local 514 & CUTV on social media to stay up to date with new episodes and more

en

01:54:47

Talking Trans Rights with Montréal Organizer Carl...

Local 514 ·

2024/03/28

Welcome back fellow listeners to today's episode of Metropolis where we are joined by Carl Bystram, a community researcher, organizer, and support worker to chat about the distressing state of trans health across Canada and some recent legislatures that are born out of misinformation and fear. The discussion also dives into the recent $23.7 million that Quebec has committed to combatting transphobia and homophobia, which Bystram hopes will help queer youth specifically in rural regions that are

en

02:06:27

Privatizing Healthcare, Sensationalizing Language

Local 514 ·

2024/02/23

Welcome back to Metropolis! On today's episode, we have a return guest, our very own, Dru Oja Jay, publisher at the Breach and CUTV executive director. Kalden and Dru talk about the new salary for Quebec teachers, Pierre Poilievre's need for more housing units, and the distressing state of the province's health care system.On Hello Good Bylines, we have Aude Simon to discuss updates on Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women, the lack of funding for organizations like Resilience

en

01:10:02

Montreal's Uyghur activists push for wider awareness

Local 514 ·

2024/02/19

Welcome back to Metropolis and Happy Valentine's Day! We are here with our beloved journalist Savanna Craig who chats with Metropolis Host Kalden Dhatsenpa about her coverage of the Uyghur diaspora in Montreal, their activism in the city, and some backlash regarding Uyghur issues. Savanna discusses how some people have called this issue a "hoax" while others declare that the treatment of Uyghurs should be defined as genocide.

en

01:55:20

Is Montreal's casino hotel for the one per cent?

Local 514 ·

2024/02/11

On today's episode of Metropolis we have a return guest, Niall Clapham Riccardo, a member of Independent Jewish Voices and a trade union activist based in Mooniyang/Tiohtià:ke/Montreal. Niall and Kalden talk about homelessness in Montreal, Legault blaming immigrants for the housing crisis, and the city's new casino hotel. On Hello Good Bylines, we have Neha Chollangi (not Savanna Craig!) to discuss Montreal Chinatown's heritage designation and what that means for the historical

en

02:03:04

Reflecting on the Common Front with Felix Fuchs

Local 514 ·

2024/02/05

On today's episode of Metropolis, we are joined by Felix Fuchs, a part-time professor at Dawson, Concordia and McGill and a member of the Confédération des Syndicats Nationaux (CSN). Kalden and Felix chat about the history of the common front, the current situation with labour strikes across the province, and how to better mobilize people around this issue. For our second segment, Hello Good Bylines, CUTV journalist Savanna Craig joins us again to chat about types of disruptive protests, their

en

49 results

Similar Podcasts

Expres Ráno

Expres FM

PBS News Hour - Full Show

PBS News

CD Voice

China Daily

Israel Today: Ongoing War Report

Noa Levi

Jeffrey Epstein: The Coverup Chronicles

Bobby Capucci