Women Talking Democracy

About Women Talking Democracy

Women Talking Democracy is a video podcast series hosted by Charlotte Yates featuring interviews that explore womenʼs leadership and their role in building democracy. Each interview examines the role women play in building democracy while unpacking assumptions surrounding women and democratic leadership. Through examining the diversity of perspectives and approaches women bring to leadership, the video podcast aims to spark conversations about democracy and its future challenges.

Publisher

Charlotte Yates

Category

government · news

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

7 Jul 2026

Latest episode

13 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

5 of 10 episodes have a transcript.

1. 

   13 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Kathleen Wynne

   Former Ontario Premier Kathleen Wynne shares her journey and argues that strong public institutions and civic participation are essential for democracy.

2. 

   29 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Jennifer Hollett

   Jennifer Hollett, Executive Director of The Walrus, discusses how media, civic participation, and economic insecurity erode democratic faith.

3. 

   15 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Raha Shirazi

   Filmmaker Raha Shirazi shares insights on feminist resistance in Iran through her documentary "A War on Women," highlighting storytelling's power to preserve history and amplify silenced voices.

4. 

   1 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Ana Serrano

   Ana Serrano, President and Vice-Chancellor of OCAD University, discusses how creativity and digital tools shape democracy's future in this interview.

5. 

   18 Aug 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Janet Ecker

   Host [Host Name] interviews former Ontario Minister of Finance Janet Ecker on sustaining democracy through active citizen participation and civic responsibility.

6. 

   4 Aug 2026

   Marci Shore

   Historian and author Marci Shore discusses the subtle erosion of democracies globally and the vital role of education in combating misinformation and inequality in this interview.

7. 

   30 Jul 2026

   Aline Nizigama

   Aline Nizigama, CEO of YWCA Canada, shares her lived experience and insights on sustaining democracy through participation, inclusion, and strong public institutions in this interview.

8. 

   30 Jul 2026

   Fae Johnstone

   Host Fae Johnstone, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Queer Momentum, discusses how 2SLGBTQIA+ advocacy strengthens democracy by expanding dignity and inclusion for all.

9. 

   7 Jul 2026

   Ewa Krejewska

   Constitutional lawyer Ewa Krejewska discusses how democratic societies rely on more than majority rule, emphasizing the crucial role of constitutional protections and independent institutions.

10. 

    7 Jul 2026

    Pamela Wallin

    Independent Canadian Senator Pamela Wallin discusses democracy's challenges, focusing on the erosion of trust in institutions and information sources.

Inside a recent episode

Kathleen Wynne

Published 13 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] So I'm going to push a little bit on this in terms of then why is it that authoritarian parties, parties that are quite clear often in what they're going to do, why is it they're so popular? Like often they are democratically elected. What is it about the appeal of authoritarianism in this age? […]

Who has been a guest on Women Talking Democracy

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Kathleen Wynne
• Jennifer Hollett
• Raha Shirazi
• Ana Serrano
• Janet Ecker

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Books guests

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