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On each episode, we host academics, educators, and advocates interested in advancing public education a public good. Click here for a full catalog (https://voiced.ca/wp-content/uploads/Public-Good-Podcast-Catalogue.pdf) for Season One of the podcast.
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- 26 Oct 2022
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- 22 Oct 2026
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22 Oct 2026
3.7 "That's the Million Dollar Question"
Episode Abstract: Today’s episode focuses on the role the mainstream media plays in re-presenting the parental rights movement to the populace. More specifically, the way that “parental rights” are legitimized and mobilized by the way it is covered in mainstream media. Guest Bio: Matthew McCorquodale-Bauer is an English and Humanities educator at Jameswood Alternative School. He recently completed his Master’s in Education, where his thesis examined how Canadian media represents the ‘parental rights’ movement, interrogating how its rhetoric individualizes education, marginalizes gender-diverse identities, and undermines public schooling. As a white, cisgender man, he acknowledges his location within systems of power and privilege, approaching his work through critical pedagogy and ongoing reflexive practice. He believes education must be a dialogical and democratic process; one that cultivates critical consciousness, challenges dominant power structures, and empowers learners to imagine more just and equitable futures. References/Resources: McCorquodale-Bauer, M. (2025). Interrogating mainstream news media’s re-presentationof the ‘Parental Rights’ movement: Neoliberal influences and the imposed moral panic of gender. http://hdl.handle.net/1993/39249 (http://hdl.handle.net/1993/39249) McCorquodale-Bauer, M. (2025, August 24). Language matters: Framing of family, vilifying gender, and reshaping public education. CCPA. https://www.policyalternatives.ca/news-research/language-matters-framing-of-family-vilifying-gender-and-reshaping-public-education/ (https://www.policyalternatives.ca/news-research/language-matters-framing-of-family-vilifying-gender-and-reshaping-public-education/) Moore, S. D. M., McCorquodale-Bauer, M., & Lopuck, K. (2025). Placating Private Values: A Fourth Pathway to Education Privatization. Our Schools/Our Selves, 23–26. Credits The show's producers are Melanie Janzen & Shannon D.M. Moore The co-hosts are Shannon D.M. Moore & Justin Fraser The technical producer is Devin King The cover art is by political cartoonist, Chris Chuckry. The songs 26 Ghosts III, 16 Ghosts II, and 35 Ghosts IV by Nine Inch Nails are used through a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/ (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/)
15 Oct 2026
3.6 "They're Banking On People Not Giving A Shit About Our Kids”
Episode Abstract: This episode interrogates the ways that the “parental rights” movement employs the facade of parenthood to alibi homophobic and transphobic views, and to erase the views of parents and families who want public schools that uphold children’s rights and human rights--inclusive of the rights of 2SLGBTIQIA+ students, parents, and citizens. The episode focuses on the province of Alberta. In 2024, the United Conservative Party passed the Education Amendment Act, which requires parental consent for students under 16 to use a different pronouns or chosen name at school, opt-ins for teaching about gender and sexuality, and ministerial approval for external presenters. In 2025, they passed Bill 9 which used the notwithstanding clause so that its regulations surrounding names and pronouns in schools, parental opt-in for sexual health education, and other restrictions in health and sport, to stand, despite violating their Charter rights. Guest Bios: Corrine Mason (they/them) is Professor & Coordinator of Women’s and Gender Studies at Mount Royal University. Their current research program is inspired by two central curiosities: 1) the “anti-gender” movement and anti-2SLGBTQIA+ policies and sentiments in Alberta, and 2) the dismantling of EDI and increasing anti-2SLGBTQIA+ sentiments in Alberta post-secondary institutions. Leah Hamilton (she/her) is a Professor in the Faculty of Business and Communication Studies at Mount Royal University. She is a community-engaged scholar who works with newcomer communities and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities to better understand the impacts of policies and programs. She also researches public attitudes toward immigrants and 2SLGBTQIA+ communities. Her research is funded by SSHRC. Together, Leah and Corrine are working on a 2-year SSHRC IDG project which traces the impacts of the Alberta anti-2SLGBTQIA+ legislation—and the ‘parental rights’ movement fuelling it—on 2SLGBTQIA+ youth and their families. This study is an extension of a Calgary-based pilot study called “Queer Parenting in the Time of Parental Rights.” References/Resources: Mason, C. L., & Hamilton, L. (2026, August 6). Canada is becoming less accepting of gender diversity, new Statistics Canada data shows. The Conversation. https://doi.org/10.64628/AAM.5ppyxkv5g Mason, C., & Hamilton, L. (2023, September 21). Where the ‘Parents’ Rights’ Campaign Came From. And How to Push Back. The Tyee. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2023/09/21/Parents-Rights-Sexual-Orientation-Gender-Campaign-Push-Back/ (https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2023/09/21/Parents-Rights-Sexual-Orientation-Gender-Campaign-Push-Back/) Mason, C. L., & Hamilton, L. (2023, September 20). How the ‘parental rights’ movement gave rise to the 1 Million March 4 Children. The Conversation. https://doi.org/10.64628/AAM.4ett5tduv (https://doi.org/10.64628/AAM.4ett5tduv) Mason, C. L., & Hamilton, L. (2024, February 2). Alberta’s new policies are not only anti-trans, they are anti-evidence. The Conversation. https://doi.org/10.64628/AAM.aptjk4kg7 (https://doi.org/10.64628/AAM.aptjk4kg7) Mason, C., & Hamilton, L. (2024, October 29). Anti-2SLGBTQIA+ legislation is stoking fear and anxiety. Brandon Sun. https://www.brandonsun.com/opinion/columns/2024/10/29/anti-2slgbtqia-legislation-is-stoking-fear-and-anxiety (https://www.brandonsun.com/opinion/columns/2024/10/29/anti-2slgbtqia-legislation-is-stoking-fear-and-anxiety) Substack that outlines their research: https://queerparentinginab.substack.com/ (https://queerparentinginab.substack.com/) Petition calling...
8 Oct 2026
3.5 "What Happens In Alberta Does Not Stay in Alberta"
Episode Abstract: This is the first of three consecutive episodes about the “parental rights” movement in the Prairies. The episode focuses on the “parental rights” groups that are operating in Alberta, their tactics, and the ways these groups have impacted legislation in the province. We consider the motivations of these groups and the broader impact they are having on public education and the public good. Guest Bio: Heather Ganshorn is the Research Director of Support Our Students Alberta, a non-partisan, non-profit public education advocacy group fighting for the rights of all children to an equitable and accessible public education system. She is an academic librarian and the mother of two children in the public education system.Heather recently published a primer with the Parkland Institute titled, Challenging ‘parental rights’. References/Resources: Ganshorn, H. (2025). Challenging “Parental Rights”: A Primer for Parents, Students, Educators, and Advocates. Parkland Institute. https://www.parklandinstitute.ca/parental_rights (https://www.parklandinstitute.ca/parental_rights) Ganshorn, H. (2025, October 1). “Parental rights” threaten to take public education backwards. Edmonton Journal. (https://edmontonjournal.com/opinion/columnists/opinion-parental-rights-threaten-to-take-public-education-backwards?itm_source=opinion&tbref=hp) https://edmontonjournal.com/opinion/columnists/opinion-parental-rights-threaten-to-take-public-education-backwards?itm_source=opinion&tbref=hp (https://edmontonjournal.com/opinion/columnists/opinion-parental-rights-threaten-to-take-public-education-backwards?itm_source=opinion&tbref=hp) Ganshorn, H. (2025, August 24). In Alberta, “parental rights” and privatization go hand in hand. CCPA. (https://www.policyalternatives.ca/news-research/in-alberta-parental-rights-and-privatization-go-hand-in-hand/)https://www.policyalternatives.ca/news-research/in-alberta-parental-rights-and-privatization-go-hand-in-hand (https://www.policyalternatives.ca/news-research/in-alberta-parental-rights-and-privatization-go-hand-in-hand) Credits The show's producers are Melanie Janzen & Shannon D.M. Moore. The co-hosts are Shannon D.M. Moore & Justin Fraser. The technical producer is Devin King. The cover art is by political cartoonist, Chris Chuckry. The songs 26 Ghosts III, 16 Ghosts II, and 35 Ghosts IV by Nine Inch Nails are used through a Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike license https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/. (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-sa/3.0/us/)
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