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Detangled

Vass and Allison

Vass and Allison host a live radio show on Toronto"s CIUT 89.5 FM on pop culture, politics, feminism and whatever else they are feeling passionate about this week. Smart talk with a millennial bent.

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58:56

Detangled Episode 39 - December 19, 2016.

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2016/12/19

This week Allison and guest host Vicky Mochoma discuss Canada’s long road to legal weed with Globe and Mail politics reporter Adrian Morrow. Then we talk to urbanist and author Shawn Micallef and WestBank’s Jonah Letovsky about the end of Honest Ed’s and the future of Mirvish Village. We cap off the show with a Fun Quiz about 2016 in The News with Buzzfeed Canada’s Jane Lytvynenko. Allison is reading H is for Hawk by Helen McDonald. Vicky is reading Ghana Must Go by Taiye Selasi. TUNES: Coconut Kiss

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57:54

Detangled Episode 38 - December 12, 2016.

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2016/12/13

Should Donald Trump be banned from Twitter? We ask The Ringer’s Kate Knibbs. Professor Moshe Milevsky tells us what will happen if millennials never buy houses. AND a discussion of our favourite feminist films of 2016 with Catriona Wright and Brooke Lockyer. Allison is reading Boys in the Trees by Carly Simon. Vass is reading Essays Against Everything by Mark Grief. TUNES: Red Bone by Childish Gambino Shut Up Kiss Me by Angel Olsen Peg by Steeley Dan

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55:58

Detangled Episode 37 - December 5, 2016.

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2016/12/06

On this week’s show we convene a panel on Internet hoaxes, fake news and the need for social media reporting with Buzzfeed Canada’s Ishmael Daro, Gawken’s Nick Zarzycki and Metro’s Vicky Mochoma. Then we talk about the never-ending drama that is the Future of the CBC and interview author Heather Tucker about her new novel The Clay Girl. Allison is reading A Manual for Cleaning Women by Lucia Berlin. TUNES: Kimberly by Patti Smith While I’m Alive by STRFKR Wuthering Heights by Kate Bush

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57:33

Detangled Episode 36 - November 28, 2016.

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2016/11/28

On this week’s show we are joined by members of Vass’ uber-talented basketball team, the Good Deed Sheeds! Film critic Adam Nayman on his new book “Confusion and Carnage” about director Ben Wheatley. Director Amar Wala on the new Viceland show Payday, which follows millennials as they hustle through one pay period. Iain Soder on his conceptual art collective Tough Guy Mountain. Filmmaker Chelsea McMullan on our favourite basketball movies. TUNES: The Fall by Industrial Estate Desire by Dilly Dally

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52:51

Detangled Episode 35 - November 21, 2016.

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2016/11/22

On this week’s show Allison and Vass talk to Jo Flatt about the prospect of Toronto changing the rules around laneway housing. Snazzy new rental stock anybody? Then, we talk to journalist Navneet Alang about the world’s newfound Fake News problem. Lastly, we interview legendary Toronto activist Ceta Ramkhalawansingh about the role and impact of female city-builders. Vass is reading Swing Time by Zadie Smith. Allison is reading Bluets by Maggie Nelson. TUNES: Sad Song by How to Dress Well Happy by

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59:24

Detangled Episode 34 - November 14, 2016.

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2016/11/16

On this special CIUT FUNDRAISING episode, Allison and Vass discuss their sadness over Hillary’s loss and how to move forward in this terrible world. Also, *Insert Epic Marie Heinen Rant Here.* Then, we talk to journalist Sarah Reid about Ontario’s climate change plan and whether Donald Trump and his climate change denying pals can throw it off. Lastly, we interview Noah Zon about Ontario’s basic income pilot and why there are some policies that leave us feeling optimistic. Vass is reading Dark Age

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58:33

Detangled Episode 33 - November 7, 2016.

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2016/11/07

We finally break the number one rule of BUNZ and talk about BUNZ. Bloomberg business reporter Gerrit De Vynck joins us to talk about the growth of Toronto’s biggest trading community and where it’s going next. Then, we talk to CBC’s Pat Kelly about his new book This Is That’s Travel Guide to Canada - a satirical guidebook for the country that loves poutine, hockey and geo-blocking. Lastly, we talk to political gurus Chris Copperwaithe and Karim Bardeesy about open-source democracy building and the

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57:10

Detangled Episode 32 - October 31, 2016.

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2016/11/01

On this special WITCHY episode, Allison and Vass talk to professor Dr. Kim Stratton about the history of witching as a way to subvert authority. Then, we talk to friend-of-show Emily Keeler about the Tumblr Witch and why Internet Feminists are getting into potions. Lastly, we interview musician Witch Prophet, founder of the collective 88 Days of Fortune, about past lives, the most spiritual place in Toronto and her AGO First Thursday’s gig. Vass is reading Redesigning Work: A Blueprint for Canada's

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58:33

Detangled Episode 31 - October 24, 2016.

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2016/10/24

On this week's episode, Allison and Vass discuss how the 2015 federal election may have marked the end of youth voter apathy with Samara Canada’s Laura Anthony. Then, we talk to documentary filmmaker Hannah Donegan about her awesome new film Sugar Sisters. The doc explores Hannah’s foray into Toronto's secret gig economy: Sugar dating. Lastly, we interview author Elisa Albert about her brilliant essay for Hazlitt called “Snarling Girl.” Elisa’s piece tackles the competing impulses of ambition and

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Detangled Episode 30 - October 17, 2016.

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2016/10/17

On this week's episode, Allison and Vass discuss the resurgence of Jane Jacobs, “The Patron Saint of Stoop-Sitters,” with Globe and Mail architecture critic Alex Bozikovic. In our second segment, we talk about the (female) voices of Artificial Intelligence with Tech Girls Canada’s Saadia Muzaffar. Lastly, we interview comic journalist Sarah Glidden about her amazing new graphic novel “Rolling Blackouts,” which documents a 2010 reporting trip to Turkey, Iraq and Syria. Vass is reading “Future/Sex” by

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Detangled Episode 29 - October 10, 2016.

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2016/10/10

On this week's episode, Allison and Vass interview the brilliant Dr. Sarah Kaplan, head of the University of Toronto’s Institute for Gender + the Economy, about the rise of gender capitalism and the dangerous myth of meritocracy. In our second segment, we talk to Dr. Marina Adshade about “Dollars and Sex,” relationship contracts and Why Your Mother is Not a Whore. Allison is reading “Hot or Not: 20th-Century Male Artist” by Jessica Campbell. Vass is reading “What If We Were Wrong” by Chuck

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57:13

Detangled Episode 28 - October 3, 2016.

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2016/10/03

On this week's episode, Allison and Vass are joined by NOW Magazine photographer Tanja-Tiziana to discuss her new photography book “Buzzing Lights,” which documents North America’s last neon signs. In our second segment, we talk to tenant rights lawyer Jonathan Robart about new Ontario laws that make it easier for survivors of domestic violence to get out of a lease. Lastly, Studio Fitzroy owner Angela Pastor joins us to talk fashion, pop-ups and her new rental-only dress shop. Allison is reading “I

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55:59

Detangled Episode 27 - September 26, 2016.

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2016/09/27

**NOTE TO LISTENERS: One of our mics is too low for the first three minutes of the show. Don't worry and keep listening. The sound levels are great just a few minutes in. On this week's episode, Allison and guest-host Sarah Soteroff welcome the National Post’s drinks columnist Adam McDowell to discuss his boozy new book “Drinks: A User’s Guide.” In our second segment, we talk to Metro News columnist Matt Elliott about Toronto’s parking lot problem and discover why street parking is cheaper than a

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56:51

Detangled Episode 26 - September 19, 2016.

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2016/09/19

In this week's episode, we hear from Stephen Metcalfe, host of the Slate Culture Gabfest, on why Hillary Clinton has become the stand-in for all of post-industrial America’s anxieties. In our second segment, we talk to urban planner Nicole Hanson about #CemeteryUrbanism, because “If you think Toronto is too crowded now, just wait until you die.” Lastly, we discuss Jessica Bennett’s new book “Feminist Fight Club” with the Globe and Mail’s Zosia Bielski. Subtle workplace sexism, Obama’s Smurfettes and

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Detangled Episode 25 - September 12, 2016.

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2016/09/12

In this week's episode, we get a dispatch from the frontlines of TIFF’s opening weekend from arts and culture writer John Semley. In our second segment, we make some predictions about the upcoming political season with National Post reporter Ashley Csanady. Lastly, we discuss Colour Code, the Globe and Mail’s new podcast on race, with one of the show’s co-hosts Denise Balkissoon. Allison is reading Finding Raffi by Sheila Heti in Vulture. Vass is reading “Here I am” by Jonathan Safran-Foer. TUNES:

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58:33

Detangled Episode 24 - August 29, 2016.

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2016/08/30

In this week's episode, guest host Jasmine Frolick of ERA Architects steps in for Allison while she is touring Europe. She and Vass talk to TIFF's Chandler LeVack about #feministlivereads -- what started with an casual tweet has come to lady-championing life and reminds us of the lack of quality roles for women. Solution? DIY. In our second segment, we are joined by Art Spin's Layne Hinton to talk about the transformative in/future festival coming up at Ontario Place. How did such a novel site

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59:00

Detangled Episode 23 - August 22, 2016.

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2016/08/22

In this week's episode Vass and Allison discuss the new Wall Street thriller “Equity.” It’s like all those other Wall Street films, but with women! In our second segment, we are joined by financial advisor Shannon Lee Simmons to talk about how the media portrays millennials in the real estate market. Why are our living situations either sensationalized or shamed? Lastly, we discuss how new technologies such as Instagram and Airbnb are spreading the same hipster aesthetic across the world with tech

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58:30

Detangled Episode 22 - August 15, 2016.

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2016/08/15

In this week's episode Vass and Allison discuss sexist broadcasting at the Rio Summer Olympic Games with Toronto Star sports reporter Laura Armstrong. Does Cosmo Magazine’s "36 Best Olympic Bulges" make up for it? (Answer: No). In our second segment, we talk about the ongoing craft beer craze in Toronto with blogger The Thirsty Wench. She can’t wait until craft beer become “basic.” Lastly, we discuss a new Canadian web series called Babes, which Buzzfeed Canada just ranked Number 1 on its list of “7

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52:35

Detangled Episode 21 - August 8, 2016.

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2016/08/09

In this week's episode Vass and Allison are joined in studio by Park People's Jake Garrett to discuss Toronto’s proposed #RailDeckPark. How do we make sure the bold plan for downtown green space isn’t nibbled away? In our second segment, we ask Spacing magazine writer Alex Steep whether co-housing developments are the way of the future, or just another urbanist summer daydream? Lastly, we talk to comic artist Diana Tamblyn about a new Betty & Veronica reboot by Adam Hughes. The series is marketed as

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59:38

Detangled Episode 20 - July 25, 2016.

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2016/07/25

In this week's episode Vass and Allison are joined by Globe and Mail business reporter Karen Ho to discuss digital detoxes and summer camp for adults. We discuss Ontario's new culture strategy and getting Canadian books in the classroom with Coachhouse Press editor and all-around-Book-Person Emily Keeler. In our final segment, we talk to Dr. Miranda Campbell about her new Maisonneuve cover story about the lack of female talent at summer music festivals. Allison is reading Sweetbitter by Sephanie

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