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Never Admit You're Wrong30 Oct 202601:25:26
Pat, Don, Kristen and Doug are joined by retired journalist Doug Schmidt for an election post-mortem.
Rasha Zaid, Ward 426 Oct 202600:17:40
Kristen Siapas interviews Ward 4 candidate Rasha Zaid.
Who Gets Custody?23 Oct 202601:05:15
Pat, Kristen and Doug are joined by Olivia Holt and Jon Liedtke for a pre-election round table.
Sweating the Assets16 Oct 202601:01:41
Municipal finance is the topic as Pat, Kristen, and Doug are joined by accounting professor Brad Ouellette to discuss taxes, the budget, and campaign promises.
Show Me the Carrots09 Oct 202600:56:51
Pat, Don, Kristen and Doug discuss the endorsements the Windsor District Labour council did (and didn't) make in the 2026 Windsor Municipal Election. Later, a discussion of political endorsements in more general terms.
Spiro Spiliadis, Ward 308 Oct 202600:24:34
Pat Papadeas interviews Ward 3 candidate Spiro Spiliadis.
Wally Chafchak, Ward 1008 Oct 202600:13:01
Kristen interviews Ward 10 candidate Wally Chafchak
Victoria Soluade, Ward 708 Oct 202600:13:42
Kristen interviews Ward 7 candidate Victoria Soluade.
Jeremy Renaud, Ward 608 Oct 202600:19:13
Kristen interviews Ward 6 candidate Jeremy Renaud
Beth Anne Prince, Ward 708 Oct 202600:18:52
Pat interviews Ward 7 candidate Beth Anne Prince.
Ken Acton, Ward 507 Oct 202600:23:07
Pat interviews Ward 5 candidate Ken Acton
Shane Potvin, Ward 507 Oct 202600:19:24
Doug interviews Ward 5 candidate Shane Potvin.
Darcie Renaud, Ward 107 Oct 202600:25:00
Doug interviews Ward 1 candidate Darcie Renaud.
How Hopeyish Are We?02 Oct 202601:21:32
Regular panelists Pat , Don, and Kristen are joined by guests Joe McParland and Blake Roberts to discuss the September 29th Chamber of Commerce Mayoral debate.
Natasha Feghali, Ward 501 Oct 202600:20:31
Pat interviews Natasha Feghali, Ward 5 candidate.
Denis Marier, Ward 601 Oct 202600:18:56
Pat interviews Ward 6 candidate Denis Marier.
Soham Patel, Ward 930 Sep 202600:16:34
Doug interviews Ward 9 candidate Soham Patel.
Angelo Marignani, Ward 730 Sep 202600:17:30
Doug interviews Ward 7 incumbent Angelo Marignani
Nick Jirgens, Ward 630 Sep 202600:22:22
Pat Papadeas interviews Ward 6 candidate Nick Jirgens.
You Don't Know What You Don't Know25 Sep 202601:10:29
Panelists Pat Papadeas, Kristen Siapas, and Doug Sartori interview Mayoral candidate Fred Francis.
Mayor Debate Tickets24 Sep 202600:05:02
Listen for information on how to score free tickets to the Chamber of Commerce Mayoral Debate on September 29th.


New Approaches with Kat Pasquach23 Sep 202600:40:35
Panelists Doug Sartori and Pat Papadeas are joined by Mayoral candidate Kat Pasquach to discuss her reasons for entering politics, her plans, and her platform.
This Ain't CNN18 Sep 202601:02:22
Incumbent Mayor and candidate for re-election Drew Dilkens joins Pat, Don, and Doug to discuss his record and plans for the future.
Nobody's Coming to Save Us11 Sep 202601:11:08
Ward 3 Councillor Renaldo Agostino joins Pat Papadeas, Don Merrifield, and Doug Sartori for this Election 2026 edition of Rose City Politics.
Election 5K04 Sep 202601:07:20
Ward 2 councillor Frazier Fathers and Ward 9 councillor Kieran McKenzie join the Rose City Politics panel for a discussion of politics, policy, and the health benefits of door-to-door canvassing.
RCP Returns29 Aug 202601:10:51
Hello…… Is this thing on?? Pat, Doug, and Don review who is running in the municipal election ward by ward. The good, the bad, the ugly. Don't worry your mom will always think you're beautiful. The games have begun. May the odds be forever in your favour.
Goose Snipers07 Sep 202400:58:19
Frazier, Kristen, & Jon hold the panel together as we discuss Windsor being on track to surpass housing targets for a cash grab, a comms shakeup at cityhall, the cost of the hospital hack and not paying the ransom,  Tecumseh getting money to basically double their housing & Lakeshore allowing fourplexes, Windsor pizza named number one, and Windsor's goose population NEEDS dealing with.
Sorry, Gary28 Aug 202400:57:39
Doug, Jon and Frazier talk about the Mayor's comments on allegations against the chief of Police, library staff speaking out about violence and harrasment downtown, an encampment near the Legacy Beacon Streetcar, and the federal government identifying surplus federal property for affordable housing.

Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.
Doug, Cut the Tape!21 Aug 202400:47:56
Full house this time as Don, Frazier, Jon, Kristen and Doug discuss changes to rules around supervised  consumption sites in Ontario, the impact on SafePoint in Windsor, municipalities in Ontario request a housing and addictions minister, and Active Transit Windsor-Essex's report on their public consultation.

Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read out stuff in Biz X Magazine and online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.
Curler Murals14 Aug 202400:50:57
Frazier, Kristen and Doug talk a little about the change in hours at the Windsor Public Library, then riff on public art in the community. It's a summer show.

Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.
We're Cheap and, In Theory, We're a City07 Aug 202400:56:13
Full house as Jon, Don, Frazier, Kristen and Doug talk about a ray of hope for University Players, a county satisfaction survey about TWEPI and IWE, and MacLeans magazine taking note of Windsor as one of Canada's best affordable cities.

Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at patreon.com/rosecitypolitics and read our stuff in Biz X Magazine.
If there really is a "housing crisis" ...27 Jul 202400:51:56
Frazier, Kristen, Jon and Doug talk about crime in Windsor, the City saying "no thanks" to the next round of federal housing funds, a medical data breach, and of course parking.

Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com.
Pause The Show!20 Jul 202400:50:20
Jon, Frazier, Kristen and Doug is your panel this week. The panel reviews Thom Hunt's lawsuit against the City, convenience stores entering the alcohol market, and a major transit investment announcement.

Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communties. Support the show at patreon.com/rosecitypolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and rcpwindsor.ca.
Places Should be Inhabitable11 Jul 202400:57:37
Jon, Frazier, Kristen, and Doug talk about the ongoing LCBO strike, a change in the size of the police board, an ask about air conditioning, and a new crime reporting tool in Windsor.

Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine and online at BizXMagazine.com.
A contract and a broken pool cue05 Jul 202400:44:31
Summer shows are different. This time around Jon, Don, Frazier and Doug cover:



  • Kingsville floats moving Hallowe'en
  • A partnership between health care providers and police in Windsor
  • Contract talks conclude between library workers and the City
  • Mold industry challenges
Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com.

Just Another Day at The GECDSB26 Jun 202400:36:45
Jon, Frazier and Doug chat about goings-on in the County of Essex: a new transit route for Amherstburg and a pay raise for County Council. Later, we discuss some breaking school board news.

Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.
Bear Spraying Penguin With Water18 Jun 202400:42:37
Jon, Frazier, Kristen, and Doug talk about spending cuts at the University of Windsor and the decline of Windsor water fountains.

Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.
Mega-Mega Hospital14 Jun 202401:18:06
Don, Jon, Kristen, Frazier and Doug talk about the increase in tourism, Windsor's GDP, a rough budget meeting at the school board and the decision around the downtown skating rink.

Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca. 
Targeted Benihana Shower Ads04 Jun 202400:51:19
Jon, Frazier, Kristen and Doug cover the latest in Windsor Arena and Roseland redevelopments, muse a bit about public consultations and discuss the controversy over an interrupted delegation at the GECDSB meeting.

Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.
A Noticable Bulge27 May 202400:51:46
Jon, Frazier and Doug are your panelists today. Your topics this week: Brian Masse's National Urban Park Private Member's Bill hits a snag, funding for the civic esplanade is delayed, and new population estimates for Windsor-Essex.

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Money Laundering with "Dawn"20 May 202400:41:08
Jon, Don and Doug chat about Windsor Regional Hospital CEO David Musyj heading to London, and the big show at City Council around the downtown safety and security initiative.
Break Out The Bubble Machine11 May 202401:10:00
Don, Jon, Kristen and Doug are your panel as we discuss developers supporting Strengthen The Core, a new chief of staff for Mayor Drew Dilkens, and the latest unemployment figures from Statistics Canada's official random number generator.

Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine and online at BizXMagazine.com. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics.
Seven Minutes in Heaven05 May 202401:02:32
Full house as Jon, Don, Kristen, Frazier and Doug discuss the Housing and Homelessness Help Hub, the Strengthen the Core initiative, and Ontario byelections.

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What's a Caltrop?27 Apr 202401:12:57
Regular panelists Jon, Frazier, Kristen and Doug are joined by guest panelist Darcie Renaud who joins us to break some news. After that, the panel discusses the City of Windsor employee satisfaction survey and the proposed investment in downtown revitalization.

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Hope You Like Cuneiform20 Apr 202401:03:52
Frazier, Kristen, Don and Doug talk about the latest in the Fairmount Properties lawsuit against the City of Windsor, the City of Windsor in the federal budget, and the City of Windsor getting an F grade about its budget process.

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The Greatest Employment Lawyer Canada Has Ever Seen15 Apr 202400:54:38
Don, Jon, Frazier and Doug round up the latest employment news in this soft pilot of our new HR podcast.

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The Knob's Downtown06 Apr 202400:56:20
Loblaw's Massage24 Mar 202401:06:47
Big panel this week as Jon, Don, Frazier and Doug come together to discuss the resolution of a closed meeting complaint against the City of Windsor and questions about the process around the Housing Accelerator Fund application in Tecumseh.

Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.
Cowboy Jim Morrison16 Mar 202401:00:47
This week Kristen, Frazier, Jon and Doug talk about the surprising quote in The Narwhal from ERCA CAO Tim Byrne. Later, we cover the expansion of the Banwell road intersection with EC Row.

Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca
The Joe Biden of Windsor-Essex Politics09 Mar 202400:54:19
Jon, Frazier and Doug are your panel for a discussion of Tecumseh's successful application to the Housing Accelerator Fund, Fairmount Properties suing Windsor over the Grace site development, and MPP Lisa Gretzky's comments around transparency relating to the recent health care cyberattack.

Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Read our stuff in Biz X Magazine, or online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca
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