
Group Chat: Making Sense of Canada’s Democracy With a Few Friends
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<p>Canada’s democracy is under threat, and the stakes are high. But when we focus on how we are connected, we find the power to act - to strengthen what’s working and fix what’s not.</p><br><p>This is what is behind the Samara Centre for Democracy’s latest podcast, hosted by <strong>Sabreena Delhon</strong>. It’s called Group Chat and this five-part series is where we bring people together to make sense of what’s happening in our democracy.</p><br><p>Group Chat is funded by the Rideau Hall Foundation and the Flanagan Foundation.</p><br><p><strong>If you like this podcast, help us keep it going.</strong> Your donation supports the show along with the Samara Centre for Democracy’s mission to realize a vibrant culture of civic engagement across Canada. Learn more at <a href="http://samaracentre.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">samaracentre.ca</a>. </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>
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Recent Episodes

June 24, 2026
Live from Toronto Tech Week: Democracy and AI
Host Sabreena Delhon interviews Beatrice Wayne, Anatoliy Gruzd, and Ana Brandusescu about AI's impact on Canadian democracy and navigating online information.

June 9, 2026
Age-Gating
Host Sabreena Delhon interviews Samara Centre's Beatrice Wayne and Alex MacIsaac about the practical implications and effectiveness of age-gating legislation for online safety.

May 7, 2026
Re-imagining Academic Freedom and Advocacy
Host Beatrice Wayne interviews scholars Debra Thompson and Eve Haque about academic freedom and advocacy amidst democratic challenges in Canada.
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- What is Group Chat: Making Sense of Canada’s Democracy With a Few Friends?
<p>Canada’s democracy is under threat, and the stakes are high. But when we focus on how we are connected, we find the power to act - to strengthen what’s working and fix what’s not.</p><br><p>This is what is behind the Samara Centre for Democracy’s latest podcast, hosted by <strong>Sabreena Delhon</strong>. It’s called Group Chat and this five-part series is where we bring people together to make sense of what’s happening in our democracy.</p><br><p>Group Chat is funded by the Rideau Hall Foundation and the Flanagan Foundation.</p><br><p><strong>If you like this podcast, help us keep it going.</strong> Your donation supports the show along with the Samara Centre for Democracy’s mission to realize a vibrant culture of civic engagement across Canada. Learn more at <a href="http://samaracentre.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">samaracentre.ca</a>. </p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
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