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Rose City Politics is a weekly, hour-long show focused on the movers-and-shakers affecting the political scene in Windsor, Ontario. Municipal politics is the emphasis when you join panelists Pat Papadeas, Don Merrifield and Doug Sartori as they disect, debate, educate and inform on political happenings in Windsor and Essex County.
Recent Episodes
Incumbent Mayor and candidate for re-election Drew Dilkens joins Pat, Don, and Doug to discuss his record and plans for the future.
Ward 3 Councillor Renaldo Agostino joins Pat Papadeas, Don Merrifield, and Doug Sartori for this Election 2026 edition of Rose City Politics.
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.
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.
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 &am…
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…
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…
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.<br /><br />Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Su…
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.<br /><br />Rose City Politics is brought to…
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.<br /><br />Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Bet…
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.<br /><br />Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of Li…
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.<br /><br />Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Buildi…
Summer shows are different. This time around Jon, Don, Frazier and Doug cover:<br /><br /><br /><br /><ul><li>Kingsville floats moving Hallowe'en</li><li>A partnership between health care providers and police in Windsor</li><li>Contract talks conclude between library workers and …
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.<br /><br />Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: …
Jon, Frazier, Kristen, and Doug talk about spending cuts at the University of Windsor and the decline of Windsor water fountains.<br /><br />Rose City Politics is brought to you with the kind support of LiUNA Local 625: Building Better Communities. Support the show at patreon.com…