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Alberta Unbound

Alberta Unbound

Paula Simons

In this podcast, Paula Simons, an Independent senator from Alberta, sets out to debate and deconstruct some of the myths that define and bind her province.
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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Alberta Unbound episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Alberta Unbound for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Alberta Unbound episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

Alberta Unbound - Who’s the most Albertan of them all?
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01/27/25 • 25 min

Political pundit Graham Thomson on why and where Mark Carney, Chrystia Freeland and Pierre Poilievre are all playing up their Alberta roots.

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Alberta Unbound - Talkin’ ‘Bout Communication
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11/22/23 • 47 min

Senator Simons speaks with Dr. Emily Laidlaw, Karen Unland, and Jen Gerson about current and future communications issues.

Dr. Emily Laidlaw is Canada Research Chair in Cybersecurity Law and Associate Professor of Law at the University of Calgary.

Jen Gerson is a co-founder of The Line and a commentator and journalist who has contributed to the CBC, the National Post, Maclean's, the Walrus, the Washington Post, and the New York Times.

Karen Unland is co-founder and Editor-in-Chief of Taproot Edmonton, the creator of the Alberta Podcast Network, and co-host of the podcast That's a Thing?!

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Alberta Unbound - S4 Episode 4: Of Ducks and Men
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11/22/22 • 38 min

Senator Simons speaks with Cape Breton cartoonist Kate Beaton about her graphic memoir, Ducks; her two years spent in the Alberta oil sands; and how the East coast and Alberta influence each other.

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Alberta Unbound - BONUS: Pop Up and Party
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06/17/21 • 32 min

Cheryl Whiskeyjack and Omar Yaqub on what Indigenous and immigrant Albertans can accomplish together.

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Alberta Unbound - S3 Episode 2: The Equalizers II
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11/01/21 • 24 min

Sen. Paula Simons continues the conversation with an expert panel on equalization, its past and future.
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Alberta Unbound - S2 Episode 5: The Other Side Of Gold Mountain
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01/21/21 • 20 min

Natalie Pon, on one Chinese-Albertan’s Covid-19 epiphany.

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Alberta Unbound - S2 Episode 9: Reconciliation—A Triptych
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01/21/21 • 26 min

Aaron Paquette on truth, reconciliation and bringing light.

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Alberta Unbound - S2 Episode 8: Straight Out Of Millwoods
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01/21/21 • 20 min

Lawyer Avnish Nanda on looking for justice.

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Alberta Unbound - S3 Episode 4: The Prairies Got Something to Say
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02/08/22 • 33 min

Senator Simons speaks with Edmonton rapper and poet Cadence Weapon.

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Alberta Unbound - The Art of Doing - with Jesse Lipscombe
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02/17/25 • 36 min

Activist and author Jesse Lipscombe on Alberta’s Black history, the power of radical patience, and building coalitions of resistance.

Link to Return to Amber Valley: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MsRkZz1KJB0

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FAQ

How many episodes does Alberta Unbound have?

Alberta Unbound currently has 54 episodes available.

What topics does Alberta Unbound cover?

The podcast is about News, News Commentary, Podcasts and Politics.

What is the most popular episode on Alberta Unbound?

The episode title 'S1 Episode 4: Reclaiming our Stories' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Alberta Unbound?

The average episode length on Alberta Unbound is 32 minutes.

How often are episodes of Alberta Unbound released?

Episodes of Alberta Unbound are typically released every 24 days.

When was the first episode of Alberta Unbound?

The first episode of Alberta Unbound was released on May 5, 2020.

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