
Dangerous Ideas for Social Change
What kind of world do we want to live in?
This podcast opens the difficult and uncomfortable conversations of crime, addiction, poverty and more.
If we want a healthier community these messy conversations need to happen.
Episodes
12 episodes
Weariness, Grief, and the Vision to Heal
In this episode, Kent sits down with elder and emotional support worker Florence Sanderson to talk about loss, identity, and healing. Florence shares her journey from childhood trauma and bullying to becoming a voice of compassion and strength ...
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Season 1
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Episode 11
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42:57

Chronically Absent, Systemically Ignored
In this episode Kent sits down with longtime community advocate Sel Burrows to confront one of the most pressing and overlooked crises in our education system: chronic absenteeism.Sel and Kent speak candidly about years of fighting to sh...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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51:02

No More Victims
Behind every crime is a story of pain, shame, and broken trust. In todays episode Jennifer Brisson joins Kent Dueck to explore how compassion, accountability, and community circles can help us move toward one bold vision: no more victims.
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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54:20

Justice Delayed Is Justice Denied
In this return conversation, Kent Dueck sits down again with Harvey Rempel to confront the murky realities of crime and justice in Winnipeg’s inner city. Harvey shares stories from nearly two decades of walking alongside families impacted by vi...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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46:45

I Believe In You: The Words That Changed Everything
Sherri Sanjurjo's story begins in the South Bronx, surrounded by abuse, addiction, and abandonment. But one teacher’s words, "I believe in you" set her on a path to transformation. In this conversation with Kent Dueck, Sherri shares raw persona...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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43:49

Tragedy to Advocacy: Karen Wiebe's Fight for Justice
In this episode of Dangerous Ideas for Social Change, Kent Dueck sits down with Karen Wiebe, founder of TJ’s Gift Foundation. Karen shares the story behind the tragic loss of her son and how that experience has led her to become an advocate for...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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44:46

Insight from the Inside: Terry's Story
In this episode Terrence Melquist (Terry) opens up about growing up in Winnipeg’s North End - where violence wasn’t just around him, it was directed at him. From being attacked without cause to finding restoration and meaning, this is a raw and...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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32:47

They Gave Me Nothing - So I Gave Back Everything: Stories from the life of Mitch Bourbonniere
Join us for raw and real stories as Kent Dueck interviews Mitch Bourbonnier. Stories of hurt and of hope. This is one you won't want to miss.
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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46:09

A Genocide on Authenticity: A Conversation with Vince Lillie
In this powerful episode, Kent Dueck sits down with Vince Lillie to explore what it means to walk from darkness into light. Vince shares his real and raw story—from time spent in prison to now giving back to the community that once believ...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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36:20

Devon Clunis on Violence and Policing
In this episode, former Winnipeg police chief Devon Clunis joined us for a candid conversation about violence and policing. Kent and Devon reflect on hi experiences from policing in Winnipeg’s inner city to leading the force as chief.
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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50:36

Truth from the Margins: Harvey Rempel on Winnipeg's North End
Harvey Rempel of Inner City Youth Alive joins Kent Dueck to talk addiction, violence, and hard truths from Winnipeg's North End. A raw, honest look at the stories we don't hear - and the systems we need to confront.
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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50:32
