Dec 31 2024- The Top Ten Podcasts of 2024

The Great Canadian Talk Show

This year, we earned your support, and made a difference! With our interviews, investigations and analysis on City Hall, Manitoba politics, and the key issues like crime, public safety and bungling governments, we've seen more voters than ever wondering what they're actually paying for.

Part 1- We wrap up Season 5, and the calendar year, with a look at what people are saying about TGCTS and our Winnipeg Sun columns:

* "You do a great job of keeping those politicians up at night. Thank you."

* "That picture of the Riverwalk says it all, doesn’t it? Unused needles tossed and garbage from one end to the other. Addicts won’t even use the needles given to them for harm reduction. Toss them aside and get more free ones."

* "This is what our tourists see when they walk down to The Forks. Welcome to Winnipeg. Made from what’s real. Let’s see how Wab’s new plan plays out. You’ve helped shine a big spotlight on the issues we have been fighting so hard for."

Marty has a brief preview of the topics and interviews we want to bring you in 2025- and of course, substantial coverage of the pending federal election.

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Part 2- It's a little of Season 4, a little more of Season 5, and a lot of gratitude to our supporters, donors, and for the volunteer help we get on the production side to keep the train a-rollin'!

Here's the hit parade, and you'll hear them and more discussed:

Number 1- Hear from the neighbour who saw it all

Season 5 Episode 27 - Years Of Drugs, Disorder, Death At EK Crime Hub

https://actionline.ca/2024/10/oct-20-2024-years-of-drugs-disorder-death-at-ek-crime-hub/

Number 2- Story of the Year got rolling

S5 Ep 14- Metro Fumbles Plan20-50 Public Hearing, Forced To Retreat

https://actionline.ca/2024/08/aug-9-2024-metro-fumbles-plan20-50-public-hearing-forced-to-retreat/

Number 3- A big surprise as people wanted to hear the TV audio we archived for almost 40 years

S4 Ep 17- When Holocaust Denier David Irving Spoke In Winnipeg

https://actionline.ca/2024/02/feb-21-2024-when-holocaust-denier-david-irving-spoke-in-winnipeg/

Number 4 - The first episode of 2024

S4 Ep 1- Dr. Joss Reimer, The Pollyanna of Downtown Winnipeg

https://actionline.ca/2024/01/jan-4-2024-dr-joss-reimer-the-pollyanna-of-downtown-winnipeg/

Number 5 - S5 Ep 19 – Amped Up Anti-Cop Mob Claims Portage & Main

https://actionline.ca/2024/09/sept-6-2024-amped-up-anti-cop-mob-claims-portage-main/

Number 6 - S5 Ep 28- Former Flophouse Resident Wants City To Shut It Down

https://actionline.ca/2024/10/oct-25-2024-former-flophouse-resident-wants-city-to-shut-it-down/

Number 7 - S4 Ep 18 Bell MTS A Hot Mess As Layoffs Loom

https://actionline.ca/2024/02/feb-24-2024-bell-mts-a-hot-mess-as-layoffs-loom/

Number 8 - About our big scoop that upset the NDP

S5 Ep 35– NDP Reeling After Sun Scoop On Drug User Site

https://actionline.ca/2024/12/dec-5-2024-ndp-reeling-after-sun-scoop-on-drug-user-site/

Number 9 - A heart wrenching interview - To support the Truth for Lily campaign, email [e-mail]

S4 Ep 42- City Keeps 911 Audio From Suicide Victim’s Family

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/great-canadian-talk-show/episodes/May-1-2024--City-Keeps-911-Audio-From-Suicide-Victims-Family-e2iq1d6

Number 10- The Broadway insiders were sharing this a lot

S4 Ep 38 – Manitoba MLA News And Rumours

https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/great-canadian-talk-show/episodes/April-18-2024--Manitoba-MLA-News-And-Rumours-e2ii0h7

Bonus- Marty's choice is this special episode about our friend and colleague Brian Smiley:

S4 Ep 43- Brian Smiley, Gone Too Soon

https://actionline.ca/2024/05/may-5-2024-brian-smiley-gone-too-soon/

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And... the Season 5 Funding Drive tally - WE MADE IT!

Campaign target - $5600

As of Dec. 30th - $5615

THANK YOU FOR HELPING US KEEP THE BILLS PAID AND OUR PLATFORMS ONLINE.

HAPPY NEW YEAR!