SPARE
News & Politics Podcasts
Host of 'Leading Tone' on CIUT 89.5FM in Toronto. New episodes of the podcast 'Spare' every 24 hours -- taking apart a news story of the day!
Location:
Canada
Genres:
News & Politics Podcasts
Description:
Host of 'Leading Tone' on CIUT 89.5FM in Toronto. New episodes of the podcast 'Spare' every 24 hours -- taking apart a news story of the day!
Twitter:
@FraserAllanBest
Language:
English
Episodes
ONLY THE CENTRE LEFT - EP #2 - Dad
8/12/2018
I slow down a head-butting politics argument with my dad into a thoughtful email exchange, tackling the debate on Canadian Bill C-16 from two disagreeable viewpoints in Toronto. FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
Duration:00:05:14
ONLY THE CENTRE LEFT - EP #1 - Son
8/8/2018
I slow down a head-butting politics argument with my dad into a thoughtful email exchange, tackling the debate on Canadian Bill C-16 from two disagreeable viewpoints in Toronto. FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
Duration:00:10:47
ON MAHER USING THE N-WORD - spare E87 [2017.06.18]
6/18/2017
On Bill Maher's use of the n-word on Real Time, and the formation of epithets in social consciousness. LINKS Maher: http://bit.ly/2rumRGr Apology: http://cnn.it/2thUgFE FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
Duration:00:06:53
I DON'T KNOW BUT IT'S RIGHT - EP 2
11/30/2016
STORIES Nickelback Meme: http://bit.ly/1PdFnHx Hole Against Humanity: http://huff.to/2g9SrGC CONNECT twitter: @FraserAllanBest insta: @FraserAllanBest
Duration:00:31:46
I DON'T KNOW BUT IT'S RIGHT - EP 1
11/22/2016
Fraser and Eric rant about the holidays, sports, and Eric learns some stories should be left untold. CONNECT twitter: @FraserAllanBest insta: @FraserAllanBest
Duration:00:46:44
RAD [2016.07.19] (Leading Tone E29)
10/25/2016
CONNECT twitter: @FraserAllanBest insta: @FraserAllanBest
Duration:01:00:21
RAD [2016.10.24] (Press Pass)
10/25/2016
Episode of Monday edition of "Press Pass" on The Blaze 1330 AM in Phoenix. Co-anchored by Fraser Allan Best. CONNECT twitter: @FraserAllanBest insta: @FraserAllanBest
Duration:00:28:31
RAD [2016.05.17] (Leading Tone E20)
10/23/2016
CONNECT twitter: @FraserAllanBest insta: @FraserAllanBest
Duration:00:59:58
RAD [2016.10.17] (Press Pass)
10/17/2016
Episode of Monday edition of "Press Pass" on The Blaze 1330 AM in Phoenix. Co-anchored by Fraser Allan Best. CONNECT twitter: @FraserAllanBest insta: @FraserAllanBest
Duration:00:28:59
ON ALL LIVES MATTER - spare E86 [2016.07.13]
7/17/2016
On the version of O Canada that incorporated the phrase "all lives matter" performed by The Canadian Tenors at an MLB All-Star Game in San Diego, California. LINKS Article: http://bit.ly/2ajN3vD FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
Duration:00:09:03
ON THERESA MAY - spare E85 [2016.07.12]
7/15/2016
On Theresa May's Ascension to the position of British Prime Minister, and what it means for the party politics of the United Kingdom. LINKS Article: http://bit.ly/29NHW9L FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
Duration:00:08:25
ON CANADA IN NATO - spare E84 [2016.07.11]
7/14/2016
On Colin Robertson's support of Canada's plans to strengthen its role in NATO. LINKS Robertson: http://bit.ly/29ZTMyB FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
Duration:00:08:58
ON AIRBNB IN VANCOUVER - spare E83 [2016.07.10]
7/13/2016
On the push by some Vancouver city councillors to crack down on Airbnb users to protect Vancouver's rental market. LINKS Article: http://bit.ly/29F9ASL Critical: http://bit.ly/29zFkIn FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
Duration:00:08:30
ON PHILANDO CASTILE - spare E82 [2016.07.09]
7/11/2016
On the death of Philando Castile, and the footage captured by his girlfriend, Lavish Reynolds. LINKS Footage: http://bit.ly/2a14eSH FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
Duration:00:05:03
ON THE CHILCOT REPORT - spare E81 [2016.07.08]
7/10/2016
On the Chilcot Report's criticism of Tony Blair, and the nature of the political decision to join Operation Iraqi Freedom. LINKS Report Digest: http://bit.ly/29qhq6F FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
Duration:00:07:02
ON DALLAS SHOOTING - spare E80 [2016.07.07]
7/10/2016
On the breaking story of the killing of five Dallas police officers at the hands of a sniper at an otherwise peaceful Black Lives Matter protest, and what it means for the relationship between the black community and law enforcement. LINKS Article: http://nyti.ms/29wxPUi Victims: http://bit.ly/29q4PM9 FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
Duration:00:08:35
ON OSCAR PISTORIOUS'S SENTENCE - spare 79 [2016.07.06]
7/9/2016
On the 6-year prison sentence handed to Olympian Oscar Pistorius, and the apparent prevalence of criminality among public figures. LINKS Article: http://bit.ly/29DDICN FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
Duration:00:07:55
ON CETA POST-BREXIT - spare E78 [2016.07.05]
7/6/2016
On the state of the CETA agreement between Canada and the European Union and the more comprehensive ratification process being implemented to appeal to a change in attitude among European leaders in the wake of Brexit. LINKS Article: http://bit.ly/29jJCDR Trade Defence: http://politi.co/29nhelQ FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
Duration:00:09:18
ON BLM AT PRIDE - spare E77 [2016.07.04]
7/5/2016
On the Black Lives Matter demonstration staged at the 2016 Toronto Pride Parade, and the line between activism, and bullying. LINKS Demand on Float: http://bit.ly/29oravJ Wente Reaction: http://bit.ly/29MiP4s Public Reaction: http://bit.ly/29fu6Im FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
Duration:00:07:04
ON PRIDE - spare E76 [2016.07.03]
7/4/2016
On the 2016 Pride Parade in Toronto and its powerful and bold display in defence of liberal, secular, and progressive values. LINKS Article: http://bit.ly/29kh8wD FOLLOW insta: @fraserallanbest twitter: @FraserAllanBest
Duration:00:04:16