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Carrying on the tradition of investigative journalism in Winnipeg at ActionLine.ca and every Sunday in the Winnipeg Sun! Built on our original drive-home show on 92.9 KICK-FM -- Passion & Commitment bringing Your Voice to the community Support the tradition of talk radio - Donate to the Season 5 target of $5600 - https://actionline.ca/2024/02 We deliver topical City Hall and Provincial analysis, Crime and Courts updates, & exclusive newsmaker interviews- with the details others ignore Our mo ...
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Episode 21 continues to explain the failed tactics used by regional planning honchos to override local councils and seize power, and the desperate attempts by influential proxies to rescue the Metro concept. Part 1- After all the hue and cry about the WinnipegMetropolitan Region and the collapse of Plan20-50, you'd think the NDP government would wa…
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An update of our recent podcasts and Winnipeg Sun stories and a Crime and Public Safety round-up makes Episode 20 essential listening for the civic-minded of our city. Part 1- Marty discusses his column about a West End man who had enough with shoplifters at his local 7-eleven in Metis Batman Saves Day, and his report about homeless encampments bri…
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Episode 19 is a crime and public safety update with important details we are reporting first! Part 1- Marty Gold discusses his ground-breaking report in the Winnipeg Sun Banned radical Imam gets platformed in Winnipeg church hall Winnipeg broadcasters missed the memo from the Archdiocese of Winnipeg after extremist Saudi Shaykh Assim Al-Hakeem addr…
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The continuation of our interview with St. Vital councilor Brian Mayes has a few surprises for Episode 18. Part 1- A shout-out to our listeners outside of Manitoba and the readers of Marty's column sin the Winnipeg Sun. Hear a review of the impact of recent stories about Plan20-50 as an example of the work supported by our sponsors and donors. 8.28…
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We start out Episode 17 with a view from outside the Perimeter Highway about how Plan20-50 generated unprecedented grassroots pushback. As described by a Portage La Prairie outlet: "Kinew says this is a hot topic" & "Winnipeg Metro Region has taken the heat." You'll hear a rundown of what led the NDP Premier to don the mantle of freedom fighter, an…
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Friday morning started with our Winnipeg Sun report about the wheels falling off of the Plan 2050 bus. RMs ask province to let them out of Manitoba’s Metro Plan20-50 We have additional details in Episode 16 about why the rural municipalities of Headingley, Niverville, and St. Andrews- and then 2 more - joined Selkirk in pronouncing the document sub…
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Episode 15 has the latest about growing opposition to the Winnipeg Metropolitan Region board attempt to take over development planning from the city and adjacent rural areas. The media- which has no clue about the ongoing legislative process- takes cues from the WMR narrative to smear critics of Plan20-50. Then, a crime report with a follow-up to M…
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An unexpected Episode 14 tells the story of what really happened in Niverville on August 8th, when the public demanded to be heard by a shocked Winnipeg Metropolitan Region board. Interviews and audio help deliver the details about the scene. 6.10 Part 2 - Marty Gold reviews the obvious red flags and how WMR staff completely failed to prepare for t…
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When we arranged for another interview with St. Vital Councilor Brian Mayes, we didn't expect he'd have landed in the headlines by the time we spoke. In Episode 13, you'll hear Mayes talk about the friction with Mayor Scott Gillingham that led to a fateful phone call on July 24th, while Mayes was attending a conference in Atlanta. 4.25 Part 1- Afte…
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Episode 12 is a mid-summer update on the safety and security of the Jewish community in Canada, and reveals 2 unreported incidents in Winnipeg. 4.00 Part 1 - The Winnipeg media isn't very fast to mention antisemitic violence and threats targeting Jews in Canada - and where a lot of these incidents are happening, their local media won't mention Jews…
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Episode 11 features an interview with Sophie Hildebrandt about her petition to "Open Up Lyndale Drive". The 19 year old is leading the fight in her neighborhood against City Hall- and as we reported in the Winnipeg Sun, the city's own data backs up their position. Only TGCTS has investigated the pushback against bike lane plans for the Route 19 tru…
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Marty opens Episode 1o with an update on the Season 5 Funding drive, now at over 25% of the $5600 goal. Every donor gets a copy of Retropeg, and you'll hear some background about it and the collection of black and white photographs taken in the 1970's by the late James Donahue. Then, it's a Crime Courts and Public Safety update! 7.00 Part 2- Last J…
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The final meeting of City Council before summer vacation had some important items on the agenda, and some gems from four councilors we've interviewed on the podcast previously. This week we do a listen-along of remarks from Mayor Scott Gillingham and from those council members last Thursday. What they say about proposals for garbage pick-up and fix…
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Another City of Winnipeg fake public consultation, and the Premier admits his approved drug-use site will adversely affect the neighbours, are the focus of Episode 8. Part 1- A recap of recent episodes and Winnipeg Sun columns; Marty also notes the passing of two politically-connected matriarchs in the community. Olga Fuga and Katherine Morrisseau-…
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This bonus edition briefly highlights our podcast and Winnipeg Sun columns being ahead of the curve, We've never backed down when it's come to talking about the things that matter to the public: The state of downtown, bus and public safety, and about how government approved drug use facilities do, in fact, create safety issues for the surrounding c…
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The urban visionary crowd suffered a humiliating setback last week in their campaign to convince Winnipeg residents that a slip lane for cars is the most dangerous aspect of life in Osborne Village, and that expressing public safety concerns is fearmongering. The Gas Station Arts Centre said no to gaslighting the public and yes to a permanent redes…
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To open Episode 6 - a recap of the Canada Day weekend road trips to Vita and CFB Shilo, more about Marty's column exposing antisemitism at the Pride parade, and a peek at Marty's upcoming Winnipeg Sun column with St. Boniface residents battling to save Happyland Pool. 10.38 Part 2 - If there's one thing we've got a nose for, it's news about Manitob…
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Heading into the Canada Day weekend, we get caught up on a couple of in-person appearances for Marty, and on some of the most popular episodes so far in 2024. Added to the reach of our investigations, interviews, and commentary is the Winnipeg Sun, where Marty will be getting right down to business every Sunday with his new column. This week it wil…
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Episode 4 opens with exciting news, as the Winnipeg Sun has asked Marty Gold to become a regular Sunday columnist. It's a result of the success of the TGCTS podcast, telling it like it is- with your support. The first column, ⁠'Winnipeg transit like riding a bus in Gotham'⁠ explained how the new 'transit cops' aren't actually going to arrest anyone…
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Episode 3 showcases the return of the Crime Courts and Public Safety Update, with a look at the lasting legacy of the police chief, soon to ankle the stage. Part 2- After Coun. Jason Schreyer endorsed an idea of former Mayoral candidate Don Woodstock about recycling discarded road rubble and saving taxpayers on construction costs, we wanted Don to …
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A Winnipeg Free Press editorial derided the residents of Wolseley for fighting City Hall, comparing them to "stereotypical Winnipeggers who staunchly oppose" new policies and are "“notoriously” resistant to change." Sounds like they opposed a bike lane, right? But this time, it wasn't about bikes. This was about buses. In Episode 2 of Season 5, you…
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Season 5 kicks off with an in-depth interview with Elmwood- East Kildonan Councilor Jason Schreyer, who takes on bureaucrats, unchecked construction inflation and ongoing City borrowing he says is unsustainable. The 3 term Winnipeg councillor wants a review of the rules around long-term borrowing, especially when it’s underwriting infrastructure pr…
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Season 4 concludes with more news about antisemitism in Winnipeg that the local media is, once again, concealing from the public. This time, it's because the Jew-haters are taking over one of the media's sacred cows- the Pride movement. We review the words the militants used that the media don't repeat. Part 1- As Marty Gold explains, a trend emerg…
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Episode 51 of Season 4 is a Lesson In Journalism, about a Winnipeg Free Press attack on two candidates in the LRSD school trustee by-election. It was an obvious hit job timed for the Saturday edition before the June 6 vote. The powers that be in the Free Press newsroom decided to manufacture a controversy and 'Make the story fit the headline' to fo…
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In Episode 50, Marty Gold walks listeners through his ongoing Season 4 reports about antisemitism and illustrates a continuing reluctance of Winnipeg media to tell the truth about the conduct and behavior of their like-minded friends in the 'From the river to the sea" crowd. Last week we published a blog story on ActionLine.ca: ⁠Antisemitism Traini…
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A full house turned out in St. James on Friday to say farewell to Brian Smiley. From all walks of life and his endeavours, but especially we heard about family and friends from the lake. Marty briefly describes the celebration of our old chum in Part 1 of Episode 49. 8:02 Part 2- The headlines have been blaring for a month about confrontations at a…
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A recap of violent incidents across the city is the theme of Episode 48, including a possible lead in an inner-city homicide. Part 1- Our recent episodes get a mention, as does the controversy about antisemitism on display at the University of Manitoba medical graduation- which earned a stern rebuke from the Rady family. Will this issue trip up the…
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The ‘Sport of Kings’ has been thrilling fans of thoroughbred racing at ⁠Winnipeg’s Assiniboia Downs ⁠since 1958. TGCTS returns to covering the world of sports with this special interview. Last year ASD set a betting record, but there's a lot more happening at the west Portage Avenue destination than just 'playing the horses'. It's an important part…
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In Episode 46, you'll hear about the Louis Riel School Division By-Election to fill a Trustee seat in Ward 1 on June 6th. School board elections have long been used as a farm club for the Manitoba NDP- and with no spending or donation rules it's a wild-west environment for unions and other radical groups to seize a lever of political power. After t…
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In Episode 45, we take a deep dive into the battle over math education in Manitoba. After playing out in the media for almost 20 years in plain sight, we go through the history. Math is hard for lefties when the actual educators refuse to let the Paulo Friere critical race theory fan club take over school curriculum, and promote "anti-racist" math …
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Episode 44 opens with listener comments about our tribute to Brian Smiley; an update on the Dan Rentz 911 suicide call from Episode 42; then lots more updates in the city hall and provincial round-ups! 8:00 Part 2- Using the bully pulpit of the Free Press, Brent Bellamy is the mouthpiece of the elitist 'urban visionary' crowd in Winnipeg, aligned w…
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This episode is dedicated to Brian Smiley, who passed away on May 4 from colon cancer at age 69. (It wasn't until after this was recorded that we finally learned his real, and not 'show-business' age.) Brian was a special guest on the debut episode of The Great Canadian Talk Show on Kick-FM in 2006 and made numerous appearances over the years. He w…
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Episode 42 is a special interview about the case of Winnipeg resident Dan Rentz, the tragedy of his passing in November 2022, and if the City 911 service failed to send help because of a systemic bias. Part 1- Sheena Paterson is the mother of Lily Rentz, who is the daughter of Dan Rentz. The parents were a pair for 27 years, and the family struggle…
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Late breaking news caused a shift in direction for Episode 41, but we make sure you get the analysis you need to know what’s going on with Wab Kinew’s crew! Part 1 – Our interview about the police shooting of Brad Singer in February opened a lot of eyes to the questions that deserve answers. Here’s the link: A listener sent a thoughtful response to…
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The shooting of Brad Singer by Winnipeg police, and the effect of his death on his family, is the topic of Episode 40. The Singer family are trying to raise financial support for the sudden and significant costs they have had to bear, as you’ll hear in this podcast – the link to donate is https://www.givesendgo.com/bradsinger Part 1- Gerry Singer j…
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Episode 39 opens with Marty Gold telling his personal stories of 3 people who have recently passed away- Maggie Roulette of Amaranth, Dr. Monte Kowall, and former newsman and voice of Assiniboia Downs, Jim Farrell. 15:30 Part 2- Guest Kelly Ryback has his own Jim Farrell story to tell before we pick up on ⁠his previous interview on Episode 37⁠. 18.…
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The spotlight is on the Manitoba Legislature in Episode 38, and we report on what people are talking about, what we've heard, and what we're willing to guess. Part 1- The day Heather Stefanson walks out of 450 Broadway is coming up fast. We look at the jockeying for her Tuxedo seat, and for her former job as leader of the Progressive Conservative p…
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Episode 37 combines a look at City Hall with a Crime and Public Safety update, including a clue why carjackers and criminals started targeting the South Kenaston malls. Part 1 - Which were our most popular podcasts during the funding campaign? Those episodes are how we earned your trust - and loyal listeners spurred a last-week surge to surpass the…
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A tradition returns to TGCTS as we welcome the Canadian Taxpayers Federation for Episode 36! Part 1- Gage Haubrich, CTF Prairie Director, starts off by tackling the City of Winnipeg budget. We dig into the under-the-radar subject of the $200M civic 40-Year Bond, and the interest cost to taxpayers. Despite the city carrying a higher than Canadian av…
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After a brief recap of our winter funding campaign and a preview of a few upcoming items, we turn to the NDP government of Wab Kinew. What direction will his Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara try to steer addictions policy towards? If they intend to emulate British Columbia, that direction is- Scandal after Scandal after Cover-up. Comments, news tips,…
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A wisecrack from a listener has Marty Gold recounting the history of "Hail Aurtarlia" to open Episode 34. Another listener commented about a retirement at CBC-TV, who the new Winnipeg anchor might be, and what needs to be improved in local CBC coverage- but won't be. 6.00 - Researching into the provincial budget, we flagged a few items for our upco…
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Despite the best attempts of city bureaucrats to thwart the Gem Equities development plan for Fulton Grove, two city councilors saw through the deception and gave a green light for the plan of Andrew Marquess to continue on to Council committees. In Episode 33, we bring you audio of the meeting, details about yesterday's violent assaults at a Burge…
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Feedback from listeners kicks off Episode 32, including about Nahanni Fontaine's MArch MAdness, already at #11 All-Time. - A Bell MTS employee caught our podcasts about layoff plans for Winnipeg and on Canada Day in Brandon and she's disgusted at how there's not been a peep from local MLA's or MP's about MTS favoring contracting out Call Centre job…
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A classic 3 segment TGCTS Podcast is set for your Easter weekend listening! Part 1 - We open Episode 31 with your comments about Nahanni Fontaine's March Madness- and we add a few more issues we didn't mention yet, to the storm of controversy around her and her department. When the NDP froze foster care per diems in 2012, did Fontaine ever tell Gre…
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Shuttering foster and group homes, parading like a fashionista at the United Nations, holding court for a compliant media after dodging opposition criticism in Question Period - it's a wonder Nahanni Fontaine has found time to get her nails done this month. But the Manitoba Families Minister has set tongues wagging after whining about how her BFF, …
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The wholesale destruction of the Archwood and Dufresne neighborhoods in St Boniface - the small residential communities north and south of Happyland Park - by a proposed Marion Freeway was averted in 2015/16. So instead, city bureaucrats have resorted to a new tactic - incremental erosion of the area through budget cuts, even while the City trumpet…
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We open Episode 28 with an update on our fundraising drive as we go into the home stretch – $2000 to go! - then have listener feedback and a Peter Warren razzberry for the slow-moving CBC Manitoba. - An email about downtown safety from a listener who is one of the 10% that thinks they are still safe at night in adangerous downtown Winnipeg... but a…
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The controversial war resulting from the terror attack on Israeli settlements by Hamas on October 7th has affected almost every sphere of society from domestic politics to academia to entertainment. In Episode 27, we look those affects with examples from the macrocosm - the Oscars and the Trudeau Liberal's foreign policy - and then the microcosm, a…
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To kick-off Episode 26, an update on our winter campaign! Please help us maintain the pace towards the $3800 goal by April 1. Marty Gold outlines unique upcoming topics - including analyzing Wab Kinew's far-left Gaza gambit - that will continue to earn the support of those seeking a voice and listeners turned off by being force-fed MSM narratives. …
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We lead off Episode 25 with an update on the political decision by Mayor Scott Gillingham to open up the corners of Portage and Main, the cost considerations, and some new information. Two sources have explained how some of the discussion about what kind of work that might need to be done, has missed the mark. And, we're told, the decision is less …
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