https://www.munrostrategy.com/resources/women-of-windsor-politics-podcast
We talk, listen and laugh with women about leadership and life with a goal to encourage more women to consider entering politics or senior leadership and working for the community.

We post episodes every second tuesday morning.]]>enPoliticsMelinda Munrohttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/e56598270010a057df6bc95fca0cea6f.jpghttps://www.munrostrategy.com/resources/women-of-windsor-politics-podcastSat, 15 Aug 2026 12:59:37 +0000Melinda MunroMelinda Munrotildymunro@gmail.comA podcast who's only agenda is to get women into leadership - elected and otherwise. We talk, listen and laugh with women about leadership and life with a goal to encourage more women to consider entering politics or senior leadership and working for...
We talk, listen and laugh with women about leadership and life with a goal to encourage more women to consider entering politics or senior leadership and working for the community.

We post episodes every second tuesday morning.]]>falsed67a788e-198d-59f1-9e7d-882f3f5da8d3episodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/being-adventurous-with-kim-rocheleau--74057017
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/74057017Tue, 18 Aug 2026 09:30:03 +0000Melinda MunroKim Rocheleau is an educator and a very serious cyclist.  She joins us along with Anastasia Adams to talk about leadership, politics, cycling, and women.  She also talks about the Women's 100 for 2026 and if you are interested in joining, listen in...
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]]>3598cycling,essex,leadership,politics,windsor,womenfalse216fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mind-body-and-politics-with-ann-marie-keough-and-evelina-bazcewska--73390486
Ann Marie's clinic is called Enable Physiotherapy.  https://www.enablephysio.ca/

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73390486Tue, 04 Aug 2026 09:01:18 +0000Melinda MunroAnn Marie Keough is a neuro-physiotherapist which means she specializes in helping the brain learn or relearn how to move the body through the mind-body connection.  Evelina Bazcewska and Melinda talked to her about her fascinating practice, how...
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]]>3696equity,essex,leadership,neurophysiotherapy,politics,windsor,womenfalse215fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/climate-change-is-a-local-issue-women-engineering-and-politics-with-karina-richters--73084834
Politics and infrastructure intersect at lived experience. Women experience infrastructure differently. When they aren't at the council table important discussions are missed. It isn't about flow rates and curve banking ratios, it is about who feels safe and who feels welcome.  

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73084834Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:38:16 +0000Melinda MunroKarina Richters is an engineer and a climate activist.  She joined Melinda and guest host Leslie McCurdy to talk all things women, politics and infrastructure.   Politics and infrastructure intersect at lived experience. Women experience...
Politics and infrastructure intersect at lived experience. Women experience infrastructure differently. When they aren't at the council table important discussions are missed. It isn't about flow rates and curve banking ratios, it is about who feels safe and who feels welcome.  

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]]>2956engineering,infrastructure,municipal,politics,roads,womenfalse214fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tracey-ramsey-and-who-s-got-the-baby--72845361
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72845361Tue, 07 Jul 2026 09:00:28 +0000Melinda MunroUnifor Women's Director and former NDP Member of Parliament Tracey Ramsey joins Jessica and Melinda to talk about why we run for office.  Great stories ensue including playing the game of "who's got the baby?" in the House of Commons.  
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]]>2732essex,ndp,politics,unifor,windsor,womenfalse213fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/disability-pride-and-justice--72652256
Evelina Baczewska, advocate, activist, academic, and all around awesome person walks us through the ways language drives change (and eliminates capitalism).  

Find out more about Evelina and her work at www.feministlimns.ca


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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72652256Tue, 23 Jun 2026 15:50:29 +0000Melinda MunroWhat is Disability Pride and how does it differ from anodyne terms like handicapable or differently abled?   Evelina Baczewska, advocate, activist, academic, and all around awesome person walks us through the ways language drives change (and...
Evelina Baczewska, advocate, activist, academic, and all around awesome person walks us through the ways language drives change (and eliminates capitalism).  

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]]>3254disability,essex,leadership,politics,pride,windsor,womenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reprise-advice-from-campaign-managers--72346897
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72346897Tue, 09 Jun 2026 09:45:02 +0000Melinda MunroIn June 2025 we recorded one of our most popular episodes: a rollicking ride with women campaign managers.  We got great stories and advice for any campaign.  Nominations are open.  If you are thinking of running or of supporting a candidate, this is...
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]]>3538campaign,municipal,politics,womenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unwelcome-centre--72178665
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72178665Wed, 27 May 2026 10:00:02 +0000Melinda MunroThe Welcome Centre has been at the centre of some unwelcome political attention.  Lady Laforet, Executive Director joins our current affairs panel to talk about what's going on, how it connects to larger political narratives and why it is even more...
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]]>3786canada,homelessness,ontario,politics,windsor,womenfalse211fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/national-accessability-week--72073469
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72073469Tue, 19 May 2026 19:35:02 +0000Melinda MunroLeigh Vachon of Assisted Living Southwestern Ontario (ALSO) and Lauren Hedges of Hackforge join us to talk about National AccessAbility Week (May 31 - Jun 6).  They are hosting workshops and events for the community to identify accessible places, both...
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]]>4204falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nominations-are-open--71961302
We are joined by two seasoned pros - a candidate, Kristen Siapas, and a campaign manager, Valerie Bonasso.  They have great advice for what to be thinking about now, what to start planning for and how to pace yourself.  October is still a ways away.  Don't peak too soon.  

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71961302Tue, 12 May 2026 09:30:03 +0000Melinda MunroThe Ontario municipal elections are underway.  Nominations opened on May 1.  If you are running, are you ready? We are joined by two seasoned pros - a candidate, Kristen Siapas, and a campaign manager, Valerie Bonasso.  They have great advice for...
We are joined by two seasoned pros - a candidate, Kristen Siapas, and a campaign manager, Valerie Bonasso.  They have great advice for what to be thinking about now, what to start planning for and how to pace yourself.  October is still a ways away.  Don't peak too soon.  

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]]>3361essex,ontario,politics,windsor,womenfalse210fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jane-s-walk-and-women--71178577
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71178577Tue, 14 Apr 2026 11:00:03 +0000Melinda MunroWe are in Jane's Walk season and we were joined by four amazing guests to talk about why women's history is not recorded in our built environment and how we can restore lost histories.  Join us and Julie Rae Tucker, Phillipa von Zeigenwelt, Irene...
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]]>3271false28fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wow-leadership-wen-teoh--70995809


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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70995809Tue, 31 Mar 2026 09:00:20 +0000Melinda MunroWen Teoh has been helping entrepreneurs make their ideas real in Windsor for over a decade.  She joins Jessica and Melinda to talk about her path to leadership and her newest project: Sisters in Business.  


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]]>2501business,essex,politics,windsor,womenfalse25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/women-invading-space--70641132
Pat Papadeas, Leslie McCurdy and Evelina joined Jessica and Melinda for a fun and funny reflection on how Trump's comments about women athletes is a symptom of something much bigger when it comes to women in politics.    

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70641132Tue, 17 Mar 2026 09:00:19 +0000Melinda MunroThe panel welcomed a new correspondent, Evelina Bacewska to talk about Trump, women and invading spaces traditionally reserved for men.  Pat Papadeas, Leslie McCurdy and Evelina joined Jessica and Melinda for a fun and funny reflection on how Trump's...
Pat Papadeas, Leslie McCurdy and Evelina joined Jessica and Melinda for a fun and funny reflection on how Trump's comments about women athletes is a symptom of something much bigger when it comes to women in politics.    

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]]>2554false26fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/panhandling-groundhog-day-with-joyce-zuk--70389553
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70389553Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:00:19 +0000Melinda MunroJoyce Zuk served two terms on Windsor City Council and over 30 years in human services in the community.  She talks to Melinda about Windsor's latest approach to panhandling and how approaches based in service and help are the only way we make change.  
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]]>3188false25fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wow-leadership-with-jennifer-matotek--69953036
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69953036Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:00:12 +0000Melinda MunroFresh off renewing her contract with Art Windsor Essex, Executive Director Jennifer Matotek joins Jessica and Melinda as the first guest in the WOW: Leadership series.  She digs into the daily life of being a not-for-profit leader.  
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]]>2276arts,essex,leadership,politics,windsor,womenfalse24fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/alicia-higgison--69749168
We talk about how she balances being a single parent of three daughters, a busy job and the obligations of being an informed councillor.  She also has tips for any listeners getting ready to start a municipal run for October 2026.  

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69749168Tue, 03 Feb 2026 10:00:18 +0000Melinda MunroAlicia Higgison is the Councillor for Ward 1 in the Town of Tecumseh.  One of the 'class' of 2018, she and was elected twice for School Board Trustee before switching gears into municipal politics.   We talk about how she balances being a single...
We talk about how she balances being a single parent of three daughters, a busy job and the obligations of being an informed councillor.  She also has tips for any listeners getting ready to start a municipal run for October 2026.  

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]]>3136false23fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/women-pay-user-fees--69498670
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69498670Tue, 20 Jan 2026 10:00:20 +0000Melinda MunroThe City of Windsor heard from the community this week about the proposed 2026 budget.  Municipal budgeting is sometimes called the superbowl of local politics.  Darcie Renaud joins us to talk about her experience delegating to Council on behalf of...
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]]>2396budget,fees,municipal,taxes,windsorfalse22fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wow-leadership-teaser--69305909WOW:Politics

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69305909Tue, 06 Jan 2026 10:00:17 +0000Melinda MunroToday we launch the WOW:Leadership series of WOW:Politics.  Jessica and Melinda introduce listeners to the reasons why we need more women in leadership outside of politics as well as in.  This series will alternate with our regular politics...WOW:Politics

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]]>1797essex,leadership,politics,windsor,womenfalse21fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/is-ms-claus-a-feminist--69167175
Join, Darcie, Leslie, Kristen, Jessica and Melinda for our first holiday special, complete with sleighbells!  

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69167175Tue, 23 Dec 2025 10:00:18 +0000Melinda MunroHo, ho, ho, Merry Christmas!  The panel debate whether Ms. Claus is a feminist and how women's holiday work keeps the lights on.   Join, Darcie, Leslie, Kristen, Jessica and Melinda for our first holiday special, complete with sleighbells!  
Join, Darcie, Leslie, Kristen, Jessica and Melinda for our first holiday special, complete with sleighbells!  

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]]>3225christmas,feminist,politics,santa,windsor,womenfalse130fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/help-is-here-greenshield-and-equal-voice-canada-helping-women--68859904
The service is available here.

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68859904Tue, 09 Dec 2025 10:00:19 +0000Melinda MunroGreenshield Cares and Equal Voice Canada have partnered to create on demand mental health supports for women and gender diverse individuals running for office!  Lindsay Brumwell and Sabrina Ladha, join us to share how they decided to address a long...
The service is available here.

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]]>2673equal,greenshield,politics,voice,windsor,womenfalse129fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/women-in-armour--68733104Nour Hachem and Delaney Krieger of Build-A-Dream to help her understand the dangers women face on the job.  They described the feeling of having to put on armour before going to work.  The conversation touches on violence in the workplace and role of women and women in elected office to help each other advocate and create space to listen to their stories.  

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68733104Tue, 25 Nov 2025 10:00:21 +0000Melinda MunroOn November 11, 2025 Amber Czech, a 20 year old welder, was murdered in her workplace by a co-worker who didn't like the way she looked at him.  Melinda asked https://www.linkedin.com/in/nourunfiltered/ and...Nour Hachem and Delaney Krieger of Build-A-Dream to help her understand the dangers women face on the job.  They described the feeling of having to put on armour before going to work.  The conversation touches on violence in the workplace and role of women and women in elected office to help each other advocate and create space to listen to their stories.  

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]]>3320false128fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/women-win-us-elections--68498328
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68498328Tue, 11 Nov 2025 10:00:19 +0000Melinda MunroWomen won landmark elections across the US on Tuesday November 4, and the transition team for the NYC mayor is all women.  What does this mean for women locally?  Darcie Renaud and Anastasia Adams join us for a great conversation.  We also talked...
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]]>2759false127fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/women-talking-about-books--68289030
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68289030Tue, 28 Oct 2025 09:00:15 +0000Melinda MunroLeigh Vachon was so moved by the decision of the Alberta Government to direct school boards to limit access to books that she wrote an impassioned Facebook post about it.  That prompted Jessica to invite her to WOW Politics to talk about how the...
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]]>2571false126fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/women-of-ward-2-politics--68110598



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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68110598Tue, 14 Oct 2025 09:00:17 +0000Melinda MunroWard 2 watchers Sheila Wisdom, Caroline Taylor and Lady Laforet join us to talk about how the current slate of 15 candidates in the by-election responded to our questions about what is important to women in the area and how they plan to encourage...



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]]>3209politics,ward2,windsor,womenfalse125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/krystalynn-singh-ward-2--67991424
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67991424Tue, 07 Oct 2025 09:00:20 +0000Melinda MunroKrystalynn Singh is running for City Council in Ward 2.  She talked to Melinda about her life long dream of being Prime Minister and how she decided to take her career in property management and apply it to politics.  
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]]>916politics,ward,windsor,womenfalse125fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/christie-nelson-ward-2--67929836
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67929836Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:00:18 +0000Melinda MunroChristie Nelson cut her teeth in politics winning a seat on the Greater Essex County District School Board.  She is running for the open seat in Windsor's Ward 2.  We talked about why she is jumping into the deeper political pool and how her...
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]]>2007bipoc,municipal,politics,windsor,womenfalse123fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tory-mckay-lasalle-by-election--67866638
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67866638Fri, 26 Sep 2025 09:00:18 +0000Melinda MunroTory McKay is running in the Lasalle by-election.  We talked to her about her career, her family and her ideas for the community.  Take a listen.  
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]]>1907lasalle,ontario,politics,windsor,womenfalse122fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kate-paddon-lasalle-by-election--67779506
You can learn more about Kate here.

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67779506Tue, 23 Sep 2025 09:00:16 +0000Melinda MunroKate Paddon is running in the Lasalle By-election to replace the late Sue Desjarlais.  We interviewed her to find out what motivated her to try and knock on 12,000 doors before October 20.   You can learn more about Kate https://www.kateoncouncil.ca/.
You can learn more about Kate here.

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]]>1408false121fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/on-the-bus-with-wow-politics--67676984
I want confirmation on my information about my transportation from Massey station
(She wants confirmation on her information on her transportation from Massey station)
Gimme confirmation about my information about my transportation from Massey station
(She wants confirmation on her information on her transportation from Massey station)
(Apologies to the Shuffle Demons)

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67676984Tue, 09 Sep 2025 09:00:16 +0000Melinda MunroIs taking the bus a gendered issue?  Darcie Renaud, Leslie McCurdy and Valerie Bonasso join WOW politics to talk about whether cancelling the Transit Windsor School Extras will have a greater impact on women (moms) than men (dads).   I want...
I want confirmation on my information about my transportation from Massey station
(She wants confirmation on her information on her transportation from Massey station)
Gimme confirmation about my information about my transportation from Massey station
(She wants confirmation on her information on her transportation from Massey station)
(Apologies to the Shuffle Demons)

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]]>2463false120fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/back2school-with-wow-politics--67507867Govern Like a Girl and Run the World Like a Girl, and Jess Macasaet, Windsor activist and mom of two busy boys.

Don't worry, we talk about representation versus ideology.  



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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67507867Tue, 26 Aug 2025 10:00:08 +0000Melinda MunroHow do you talk to kids about politics, feminism and women in leadership.  There are no two better women to guide us through this topic than Kate Graham, professor of political science, mom of a five year old girl and author of...Govern Like a Girl and Run the World Like a Girl, and Jess Macasaet, Windsor activist and mom of two busy boys.

Don't worry, we talk about representation versus ideology.  



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]]>3491canada,feminism,politics,windsor,womenfalse119fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/urban-planning-with-wow-politics--67295985
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67295985Tue, 12 Aug 2025 09:30:07 +0000Melinda MunroKristen Siapas, Leslie McCurdy and Anastasia Adams join us for our first current affairs panel.  We stray from urban planning to criminal justice to gender segregated schools.  Join us for a fun and interesting conversation that proves not all women...
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]]>3474false118fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-17-women-say-no--67178465Women of Ontario Say No is a group of women pushing for changes to the Municipal Act to allow Councillors to be removed from office for serious acts of harassment.  Elect Respect is a project from Burlington that seeks to promote more civility towards and between elected officials.  We discuss why we need efforts like this and whether they will be effective. 

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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67178465Tue, 29 Jul 2025 16:52:10 +0000Melinda MunroThis week Melinda and Jessica talk about two important social movements in Ontario for women in elected office.  https://www.thewomenofontariosayno.com/ is a group of women pushing for changes to the Municipal Act to allow Councillors to be removed...Women of Ontario Say No is a group of women pushing for changes to the Municipal Act to allow Councillors to be removed from office for serious acts of harassment.  Elect Respect is a project from Burlington that seeks to promote more civility towards and between elected officials.  We discuss why we need efforts like this and whether they will be effective. 

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]]>2497false117fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/episode-16-live-at-awe-with-mccurdy-and-grey-hall--67033033
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67033033Sat, 19 Jul 2025 11:00:07 +0000Melinda MunroLinda McCurdy and Gemma Grey-Hall are two powerhouse women who have run for office in Windsor and Essex County.  We interviewed them live at Art Windsor-Essex on July 17.  Listen in on a rollicking but also frank discussion of what it means to run for...
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]]>1764false116fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/elbows-up-with-senator-sandra-pupatello--66807473
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66807473Tue, 01 Jul 2025 09:00:17 +0000Melinda MunroNo one epitomizes women in politics and the elbows up philosophy better than Sandra Pupatello.  Former Ontario Cabinet Minister and now Senator, Sandra took time out of her busy schedule to talk to Melinda and Jessica about why the economy is the most...
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]]>2961false115fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/campaign-managers--66579524
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66579524Tue, 17 Jun 2025 09:00:17 +0000Melinda MunroThree of Windsor's best campaign managers join us to share the secrets of running campaigns for women and by women.  Valerie Bonasso, Darcie Renaud and Pat Papadeas have run campaigns for municipal, provincial and federal candidates for over twenty...
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]]>3538false114fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/anne-jarvis-federal-election--66374199
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66374199Tue, 03 Jun 2025 09:00:16 +0000Melinda MunroAnne Jarvis is the doyenne of political commentary in Windsor Essex having spent a career following politics and politicians through the region.  She joins Jessica and Melinda to talk federal election, recounts, conservative sweeps and why women...
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]]>3588false113fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/crystal-meloche--66151485
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66151485Tue, 20 May 2025 09:00:14 +0000Melinda MunroMayor of Lasalle Crystal Meloche was bitten by the public service bug early.  After watching her husband run unsuccessfully for Council she knew this was the job for her.  Representing young women and young moms was the driver to push her into politics.  
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65938054Tue, 06 May 2025 11:26:32 +0000Melinda Munro2190false111fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lori-wightman--65670049
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65670049Wed, 23 Apr 2025 09:00:15 +0000Melinda MunroLori Wightman is running for the NDP in Essex County.  She is one of only two women running in the region.  She had a good chat with Melinda and Jessica about being drawn to public life, running for election and whether women are just better at...
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]]>1602election,essex,ndp,politics,womenfalse110fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sherry-bondy--65568498
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65568498Tue, 15 Apr 2025 09:00:13 +0000Melinda MunroSherry Bondy, Mayor of the Town of Essex is a household name in this region.  She joined Melinda and Jessica for a fun and inspiring conversation about the work of being a rural mayor in challenging times.  She also let us in on a bit of the ELK...
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]]>1749bondy,canada,mayor,politics,rural,windsor,womenfalse19fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/kelsey-santarossa--65236435
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65236435Tue, 01 Apr 2025 11:20:07 +0000Melinda MunroKelsey Santarossa was the youngest person ever elected in an Ontario municipality in 2018 when she ran in Lakeshore for the first time.  Melinda and Jessica talk about the challenges of not only being a woman but being a young woman.  Kelsey shares...
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]]>2607lakeshore,politics,santarossa,windsor,womenfalse18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/helga-reidel--64946418
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64946418Tue, 18 Mar 2025 09:00:12 +0000Melinda MunroAlthough not an elected official herself, Helga Reidel is easily one of the most influential public servants in Windsor and Essex County.  As a senior executive and CAO at the City of Windsor followed by becoming CEO of Enwin Utilities, Helga has...
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]]>2399false17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wow-politics-ontario-election-review--64717674
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64717674Thu, 06 Mar 2025 10:00:12 +0000Melinda MunroJessica and Melinda talk about their overall impressions of the Ontario Election from the perspective of women observers and they reflect on the interviews with Gemma Grey-Hall, Tamara Stomp, Rachael Mills and Lisa Gretzky.  There are a few statistics...
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]]>2010essex,onelx2025,politics,windsor,womenfalse16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wow-politics-lisa-gretzky--64577596
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64577596Wed, 26 Feb 2025 10:00:12 +0000Melinda MunroIn the final episode of our Ontario Election 2025 series, Melinda talks to sitting NDP Member of Provincial Parliament Lisa Gretzky.  Their conversation ranged from some of Lisa's formative experiences as a young woman to the value of being able to...
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]]>2033essex,politics,windsor,womenfalse15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wow-politics-rachael-mills--64517521
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64517521Mon, 24 Feb 2025 10:00:12 +0000Melinda MunroIn the next in our series on women running in the 2025 Ontario Election, we talk to Rachael Mills, candidate for the NDP in Essex.  Rachael, Jessica, and Melinda discuss whether women are more emotional than men in politics and calling critics in with...
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]]>2122essex,politics,womenfalse14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wow-politics-tamara-stomp--64409372
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64409372Mon, 17 Feb 2025 10:00:14 +0000Melinda MunroTamara Stomp, Liberal Candidate for MPP in Essex County joins Melinda and Jessica to talk about how 42 years as a litigator and more than a decade on Kingville Council prepared her for her run for the county seat at Queen's Park.  As a politician and...
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]]>2793false13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wow-politics-gemma-grey-hall--64349619
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64349619Thu, 13 Feb 2025 10:00:12 +0000Melinda MunroGemma Grey-Hall is the NDP Candidate for Windsor-Tecumseh.  She and Melinda talk about how canvassing for Heart and Stroke as a child led to a life long enjoyment of talking to people at the door.  And how being a Black woman informs the work of...
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]]>2585black,elections,ontario,politics,windsor,womanfalse12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wow-politics-teaser--64305359
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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/64305359Tue, 11 Feb 2025 10:00:13 +0000Melinda MunroRemember when Windsor, Ontario was the worst city to be a woman?  Melinda Munro and Jessica Sartori muse on whether things have changed and if so, for the better.   Join us as we talk about why we are creating this podcast and why we believe more...
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