What kind of world do we want to live in?
This podcast opens the difficult and uncomfortable conversations of crime, addiction, poverty and more.
If we want a healthier community these messy conversations need to happen.
Send us Fan Mail In this episode of Dangerous Ideas for Social Change, Marion Willis shares the powerful story behind Street Links and her unconventional, frontline approach to homelessness, addiction, and recovery. Drawing from years of lived experience alongside those in encampments and crisis, Marion challenges widely accepted models like “housing first” and calls for a deeper focus on addiction, connection, and long-term support. This conversation invites listeners to confront uncomfortab...
2 Jul 2026
Forgiveness: The Radical Idea We’re Afraid to Try
Send us Fan Mail In this powerful conversation, former CFL player and One Voice One Team Executive Director Orlando Bowen shares his journey from immigrant roots and professional football to community leadership shaped by trauma, service, and resilience. After surviving a life-altering encounter, Orlando challenges conventional narratives around justice and accountability, offering a radical perspective: forgiveness as a high-performance tool for personal growth and social transformation. Thi...
12 Jan 2026
Absent Is The Symptom, Not The Problem
Send us a text In this episode of Dangerous Ideas for Social Change, Kent, Mallory and Sara dig beneath the headlines and statistics and explore what absenteeism is really telling us about our communities. Through honest conversation and lived experience, they talk about why kids are missing school, what systems are failing them, and why real change requires staying in the mess - alongside families, instead of looking for quick fixes. Support the show We want to hear from you! Follow us on I...
24 Nov 2025
The Story Behind a 70% Absenteeism Rate
Kent Dueck analyzes high absenteeism rates, revealing systemic failures that impact students, and highlights the importance of addressing overlooked educational issues in this solo episode.
10 Nov 2025
Beyond School: Building Hope Where Systems Fail
Mallory Pledger discusses the documentary "ABSENT" and explores the underlying reasons for student disengagement from school systems in an interview with Kent Dueck.
27 Oct 2025
Fighting for the Neighbourhood
Community leader Darrell discusses with host Kent the challenges of revitalizing his North End neighborhood, highlighting the importance of perseverance in the face of adversity in this interview episode.
14 Oct 2025
Weariness, Grief, and the Vision to Heal
Host Kent interviews Florence Sanderson, an emotional support worker, who shares her journey of overcoming trauma to support grieving families, offering insights on healing and compassion.
29 Sept 2025
Chronically Absent, Systemically Ignored
Community advocate Sel Burrows discusses chronic absenteeism in the education system with Kent Burrows, highlighting the challenges and the need for honest solutions in this interview.
15 Sept 2025
No More Victims
Jennifer Brisson joins Kent Dueck in an interview to discuss how compassion and community can help society move toward a vision of eliminating victims.
1 Sept 2025
Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied
Host Kent Dueck and Harvey Rempel, a community advocate, explore the profound impact of delayed justice on families affected by crime in Winnipeg's inner city.
18 Aug 2025
I Believe In You: The Words That Changed Everything
Sherri Sanjurjo shares with host Kent Dueck how a teacher's belief transformed her life, offering insights into overcoming adversity and the power of encouragement.
23 Jun 2025
Tragedy to Advocacy: Karen Wiebe's Fight for Justice
Karen Wiebe recounts her personal tragedy to Kent Dueck and describes founding TJ’s Gift Foundation to advocate for families impacted by violent crime in this interview.
9 Jun 2025
Insight from the Inside: Terry's Story
Terrence Melquist shares his experiences growing up amid violence in Winnipeg's North End, ultimately finding restoration by serving the community that once failed him in this interview.
26 May 2025
They Gave Me Nothing - So I Gave Back Everything: Stories from the life of Mitch Bourbonniere
Kent Dueck interviews Mitch Bourbonniere, who shares powerful stories of overcoming adversity and dedicating his life to helping others, offering inspiration and a new perspective.
12 May 2025
A Genocide on Authenticity: A Conversation with Vince Lillie
Send us a text In this powerful episode, Kent Dueck sits down with Vince Lillie to explore what it means to walk from darkness into light. Vince shares his real and raw story—from time spent in prison to now giving back to the community that once believed in him. It's a conversation about transformation, hope, and the power of second chances. Support the show
28 Apr 2025
Devon Clunis on Violence and Policing
Send us a text In this episode, former Winnipeg police chief Devon Clunis joined us for a candid conversation about violence and policing. Kent and Devon reflect on hi experiences from policing in Winnipeg’s inner city to leading the force as chief. Support the show
14 Apr 2025
Truth from the Margins: Harvey Rempel on Winnipeg's North End
Send us a text Harvey Rempel of Inner City Youth Alive joins Kent Dueck to talk addiction, violence, and hard truths from Winnipeg's North End. A raw, honest look at the stories we don't hear - and the systems we need to confront. Support the show
9 Apr 2025
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Send us a text What kind of world do we want to live in? From Winnipegs north end, we open the difficult and uncomfortable conversations of crime, addiction, poverty and more. Featuring voices of those with first hand experience we dive into the bold and messy discussions that lead to healing and transformation. Support the show
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Mallory Pledger
Darrell
Florence Sanderson
Sel Burrows
Jennifer Brisson
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