Sprawlcast

The Sprawl

Calgary’s in-depth municipal podcast. A show for curious Calgarians who want more than the daily news grind.

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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Sprawlcast episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Sprawlcast 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 Sprawlcast episode by adding your comments to the episode page.

The Li-Wen Podcast!

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03/10/19 • 31 min

Part 1: We hand over the mic to Grade 9 students in the pop up newsroom for a special report on racism. Part 2: Jeremy speaks with activist Donna Clarke, an organizer with the Renters Action Movement (RAM).

Who's Policing The Calgary Police?

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04/16/22 • 63 min

Jeremy Klaszus speaks with Councillor Courtney Walcott, who sits on the Calgary Police Commission. Why has the thin blue line patch become such a flashpoint—and what's really beneath the controversy?

The Need for an Indigenous Gathering Place in Calgary

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10/02/21 • 33 min

Jeremy Klaszus speaks with John Fischer, co-chair of the Indigenous Gathering Place Society of Calgary, to find out more about the project—how it's taken shape, and why it’s needed.

Six Mayoral Hopefuls on Growth and the Green Line

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09/18/21 • 29 min

It's municipal election forum season! Six mayoral hopefuls are asked about the costs of new communities and the future of the Green Line. This episode features audio from the Calgary Real Estate Board mayoral forum on September 14. Featuring Jan Damery, Jeff Davison, Jeromy Farkas, Brad Field, Jyoti Gondek and Grace Yan.

'The Work Is Not Over'

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11/28/18 • 30 min

On Nov 26, Calgarians took the mic at city hall to share their stories, knowledge and wisdom on everything from climate change to poverty to main streets. In doing so they illuminated what Calgary could do next.

The Real Costs of Calgary's Arena Deal

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10/14/23 • 48 min

We dig into a deal that's less transparent—and far more expensive—than the 2019 one. We also follow up with with city councillors who campaigned against more subsidies for the Flames, but voted "yes" to hundreds of millions more.

The Fight Over Calgary's Housing Plan

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09/23/23 • 36 min

City council approved a new housing strategy—but the rumble over rezoning is still to come. Hear for yourself what Calgarians and council members had to say during an epic three-day meeting.

Calgary City Council's Hesitation On Housing

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09/09/23 • 28 min

In June 2022, city council created an affordable housing task force—and then balked at its recommendations, particularly on upzoning.

A Time To Pause

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04/29/23 • 17 min

An update on The Sprawl—and Jeremy Klaszus's TED Talk on the case for quiet journalism.

Game Over: How Calgary Killed Its Primary Transit Network

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11/27/22 • 42 min

It was supposed to be the foundation of Calgary's transit system: CTrains and buses arriving every 10 minutes. But it didn't last long. We dig into what happened—and what's next.

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FAQ

How many episodes does Sprawlcast have?

Sprawlcast currently has 86 episodes available.

What topics does Sprawlcast cover?

The podcast is about News, Urban, Society & Culture, Canada, Urbanism, Podcasts, Cities and Politics.

What is the most popular episode on Sprawlcast?

The episode title 'Bill 20 And Danielle Smith's Municipal 'Power Grab'' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Sprawlcast?

The average episode length on Sprawlcast is 36 minutes.

How often are episodes of Sprawlcast released?

Episodes of Sprawlcast are typically released every 27 days, 7 hours.

When was the first episode of Sprawlcast?

The first episode of Sprawlcast was released on Mar 12, 2018.

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