My Take with Sheldon MacLeod

My Take with Sheldon MacLeod

Putting today's news in context. Sometimes we can describe what we see, but we don't really know what we're looking at. Sheldon MacLeod uses his 25 years of journalism experience to give balance and perspective to what's in the headlines and to help us ask the questions necessary to know what we're seeing

Episodes

Things that live forever on the internet

March 28, 2023 • 3 min
From time to time, you'll find a link to something on the internet that comes up as "404" meaning it doesn't exist, has been moved, or has a dead or broken link. But other times, information about someone that is wrong or incomplete is online and viewable forever. That seems unfair.
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Perception always trumps reality

March 27, 2023 • 3 min
First of all, this has nothing to do with the former US President. But it does have to do with how much anxiety there is these days about the perception of risk versus what the statistics tell us.
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Joe Biden and that time I ate on Parliament Hill

March 24, 2023 • 3 min
Some people say everything happens for a reason. And sometimes I say, as humans we can find a reason for everything happening. And a post about Ray Zinck brought back a flood of memories for me today.
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Accounting for accountability

March 23, 2023 • 3 min
Today is the day Nova Scotians find out how the government plans to spend tax dollars over the next fiscal year. But last year's predicted deficit turned out to be a $3.5 billion surplus after the ledgers were balanced. What are the lessons learned?
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Tradesworker wars and the housing paradox

March 22, 2023 • 3 min
At the same time Nova Scotia is trying to lure construction workers to Canda's Ocean Playground, Alberta is making a pitch for workers here to head out West. And at the same time, governments are trying to find housing for people to live in, while they build housing. If you have kids in high school, there's a lesson here.
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Helping health care workers with cash

March 21, 2023 • 3 min
Money doesn't buy happiness. But it can help you buy a house and have a better work life balance. And I think there's a good reason why the government's "thank you" bonus of $10-thousand will help the helpers.
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Are you better off now than a year ago?

March 20, 2023 • 3 min
It's something you hear from opposition politicians when they feel they have leverage. Are you better off now that you were a year ago? And with raging inflation and rising interest rates, it's pretty easy for most Canadians to answer that question. But what does it mean for the upcoming provincial and federal budgets?
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Presale codes and service fees

March 17, 2023 • 3 min
I noticed there were a lot of excited people who got their tickets to see Jerry Seinfeld and Bill Burr in Halifax this August. They still haven't announced the Saturday night headliner of The Great Outdoor Comedy Fest. I've noticed a few things that I thought I'd point out since some of the comments about the ticketing process weren't so positive.
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Musical media and the memories they mould

March 16, 2023 • 3 min
Vinyl records outsold compact discs in 2022, the first time that's happened since 1987. And there's a lot of memories created by music and the various forms we've consumed it over the years.
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Prime Ministers, Protestors and social media insulation

March 15, 2023 • 3 min
Maybe I should give more credit to the people who show up with protest signs at events where the Prime Minister is attending. At least they are publicly showing the person they're unhappy with how they feel. The people attacking the local businesses online after the Bridgewater announcement may be some of the same group, but it doesn't have the same impact.
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How much do you have to spend on concerts?

March 14, 2023 • 3 min
The concert floodgates have reopened after a few years of the global pandemic. And I see Chris de Burg is coming to Halifax in 2023. It reminds me of my first show in 1983 and the joy that I've gained from concerts and the performing arts.
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Nothing anywhere and bare minimum Mondays

March 13, 2023 • 3 min
From the Academy Awards to the trend to put self-care above career advancement, it's an interesting time to be alive. And finding a better work-life balance is an honourable goal, even for this aging Gen-Xer.
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Marie McCarthy and the lottery dream

March 10, 2023 • 3 min
A gift from her grandson on her 83rd birthday turned out to be a life-changing moment for Marie McCarthy of New Waterford. And she is setting an example for all of us.
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Coffee cards and multi millions

March 9, 2023 • 3 min
Two stories at SaltWire caught my eye today. And it seems there are nuances in all areas of our lives these days, including winning and losing.
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Gender equity and pitching in

March 8, 2023 • 3 min
The Secretary General of the United Nations says gender equality is 300 years away, globally. And this is a call to action for men to stand up and maybe grab a mop or a vacuum.
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Under promise and over deliver in politics

March 7, 2023 • 3 min
What does a Chicken Big Mac and former Premier Darrell Dexter have in common? The higher the stakes, the more the expectations of the public matter.
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Avis Glaze and the School Board report card

March 6, 2023 • 3 min
Five years ago, a report was released that led to changes in the governance of english language schools in Nova Scotia. And one of the recommendations of the day also called for a "report card" o the changes after five years. Where's that report card?
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Learning painful lessons in a snow fall

March 3, 2023 • 3 min
After more than 30 years together, my wife knows me better than I know myself a lot of the time, and I learned in the wake of Thursday's snow that I should heed her advice.
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China, elections and interesting political times

March 2, 2023 • 3 min
Electoral interference is a concern around the globe. And shouldn't be a surprise to anyone that there are allegations of it happening here in Canada. We've seen a rise in the use of mis-and-disinformation when it comes to politics. And convincing all of us that it didn't have an impact on the outcome isn't going to be easy.
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902 Man Up and Public Safety Minister Marco Mendicino

March 1, 2023 • 3 min
It's something a bit different for this space today. I had a conversation this morning with the Public Safety Minister of Canada. Minister Marco Mendicino talked about the financial support of a group working towards reducing gun violence and death in Nova Scotia. This is part of that conversation.
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