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Rose City Politics is a weekly, hour-long show about the politics, behind the chatter, and movers-and-shakers affecting Windsor.
Join us as we dissect, debate, educate, and inform on the political happenings in Windsor Ontario.
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Latest Biz X Magazine Column:
November & December 2022
BIZ X Magazine: Ta-da! Windsor’s New City Council Has Been Decided
Rose City Politics outlines what the priorities of the next city council should be.
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RCP SHOW: Shit Sucks, But It’s Not Your Fault
Jon and Doug chat about the megahospital construction timeline, a photograph of Mayor Dilkens that has surfaced and raised eyebrows online, the new County Warden, and more.
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RCP SHOW: Stay in your lane, Sartori
Don, Jon and Doug talk about municipal governance reform in Ontario and the inauguration of a new council.
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RCP SHOW: Schlub’s Rights
Jon and Doug are joined by Councillor-Elect Angelo Marignani to talk about: Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show on Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Find us in print in Biz X Magazine, online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.
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Nu Q Lear
Doug and Jon are joined by Ward 9 Councillor Kieran McKenzie to discuss his election campaign and the landscape on Council moving forward.
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Tune out the Pundits
Don, Jon and Doug dive deep into the 2022 Windsor election results & POST MORTEM; 3 New Councillors; Councillors that got more than 50%; Data analysis + accessibility issues; How Holt won most weeks yet lost the election; Mayor Dilkens says to tune out the…pundits?
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Get to Know Windsor City Council
The 2022-2026 term of Windsor City Council began November 14, 2022. With the final votes tallied and all polls reporting in across the city, Windsor’s next city council has taken shape. Get to know Windsor’s next city council and see their responses to the Rose City Politics 2022 Windsor Election Candidate Questionnaire. (Mayor Dilkens, Fred…
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WINDSOR STAR: McKenzie rolls easily to retain his council seat in Ward 9
Dave Battagello Oct 24, 2022 The 50-year-old, prior to being elected as city councillor, has had a long history in politics that includes working as assistant to MP Brian Masse for a dozen years, several political campaigns at the federal and provincial level, plus as a founder of Rose City Politics. Residents of Ward 9…
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Candidate positions: Strong Mayor legislation
Rose City Politics asked all of the candidates running in the 2022 Windsor Election: Do you support the mega-hospital location?
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WDET: Drew Dilkens seeks third term
October 20, 2022 Pat Batcheller – WDET The incumbent says the future of a new regional hospital depends on who voters choose. WDET discusses with podcaster Pat Papadeas. Windsor, Ontario Mayor Drew Dilkens has made construction of a new regional hospital one of his key campaign topics as he runs for a third term. He says its future…
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RCP SHOW: Professional Jai-alai
Don, Jon, and Doug cover the latest in the Mayor and Ward races in the Windsor Election. https://www.spreaker.com/user/rosecitypolitics/professional-jai-alai Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show on Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Find us in print in Biz X Magazine, online at BizXMagazine.com and RoseCityPolitics.ca.
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CBC WINDSOR: School policy means students can identify by different gender, name without parent knowledge
Jason ViauCBC NewsOct 13, 2022 During a debate among all public school board trustee candidates that was recorded by Rose City Politics, two parents asked for the candidates’ positions on the policy. Students of any age at both the elementary and secondary levels can request to change to their gender pronouns and name at school without the knowledge…
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RCP SHOW: Live from Maiden Lane
Don, Jon, and Doug take a break from two plus years of Zoom-based podcasts to get together for a more casual conversation over drinks and snacks at Maiden Lane Wine & Spirits. The panel discusses: Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the…
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Candidate positions: Megahospital
Rose City Politics asked all of the candidates running in the 2022 Windsor Election: Do you support the mega-hospital location?
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BIZ X Magazine: New City Council Priorities
Rose City Politics outlines what the priorities of the next city council should be.
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RCP SHOW: The Shadowy Cabal
Don, Jon, and Doug roll the dice and talk ward politics, and cover the latest developments in the Mayor’s race. Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show on Patreon.com/RoseCityPolitics. Find us in print in Biz X Magazine, online at BizXMagazine.com and…
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CTV WINDSOR (VIDEO): Windsor advance polls offering drive-thru voting
Windsor residents can begin casting their votes in the upcoming municipal election this week, with advance polls opening up Wednesday. The first of eight early voting opportunities opens at 10 a.m. Oct. 5 at the Capri Pizzeria Recreation Complex, closing at 8 p.m. When the weekend rolls around, voters can head to Mic Mac Park…
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AM800: ELECTION ROUNDTABLE
Rose City Politics was invited by AM800 CKLW’s Dan MacDonald to talk about the 2022 Windsor Municipal Election. Jon Liedke, Doug Satori, and Don Merrifield Jr. joined the Dan MacDonald Show to break down the election, specifically:
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RCP SHOW: Chamber of Commerce Mayoral Debate Recap and Analysis
Doug and Jon recap and review the discussion at this week’s Mayoral debate hosted by the Windsor-Essex Chamber of Commerce. 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.
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TRANSCRIPT: MAYORAL DEBATE – CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
On Sept 29 2022, The Windsor Essex Regional Chamber of Commerce hosted its 2022 Windsor Mayoral Debate, moderated by Craig Pearson from the Windsor Star, and featuring Drew Dilkens, Chris Holt, Benjamin Danyluk and Matthew Giancola. Rose City Politics has transcribed the frontrunners (Chris Holt and Drew Dilkens’) answers and rebuttals from the debate and…
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2022 Detroit Auto Show
Rose City Politics received press credentials for the Detroit Auto Show. This is our story. It’s been three years since the last Detroit Auto Show, cancelled since early 2019 due to a self-imposed change of season from Spring to Winter and of course multiple years of COVID-19. With the event wrapping up, we wanted to…
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