# Michael Janz

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ep77: Who's the Canadian Zohan? + Progressives in Edmonton's 2025 Municipal Election

Harbinger Showcase is a weekly podcast featuring highlights from Canada's #1 coast-to-coast community of politically and socially progressive podcasts. On this episode break down what Canadian progressives can learn from Zohran Mamdani’s win on THE BREACH SHOW, speak with Dr. Tarek Loubani in Gaza‮…

How Taproot is approaching the election

Taproot co-founder Karen Unland returns to the show to talk about how we are approaching the 2025 municipal election and the impact we hope to have. We've also got clips from an interview with Coun. Michael Janz about infill. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Karen Unland Karen on Lin‮…

To Airbnb or not to Airbnb

Executive committee has approved the sale of land to build supportive housing, but not everyone is happy about it. Plus, urban planning committee wants more red tape for short-term rentals, and we hop on the bike bus. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Bridge housing Bridge healing pro‮…

#159 - Michael Janz - How Every Edmontonian Can Make a Difference

Michael Janz is a progressive politician and current Edmonton City Councillor for the Whyte Ave, U of A, and Southgate area called Ward papastew (phonetic: Papa Stay Oh), elected in 2021. He’s known for his lifelong advocacy for students, public education, affordable housing, and equitable city po‮…

This is the most dangerous podcast in Edmonton

This week, we are still discussing snow clearing, or the lack thereof, although Mother Nature is helping. Plus, we examine an investigation into crime on Edmonton's transit system, and more proposed changes to the zoning bylaw. Here are the relevant links for this episode: Transit safety 'Frequen‮…

Leaked Classroom Audio // Transit Safety Round Table

Audio leaked from an Alberta classroom is causing a stir, as a high school teacher parodies Conservative stereotypes including references to the oil and gas industry. Premier Danielle Smith uses her X account to amplify the 90-second clip originally shared by a right wing content creator, stating ‮…

Everyone needs to chill

This week, members of Edmonton city council called for more civility and respect after reports of threats and harassment directed at snow-clearing crews. Plus, we discuss the latest departure from Station Park, Edmonton's new brand, and some updates from Taproot Edmonton. Here are the relevant lin‮…

S5E20: Lines of Trust: Governance and the Battle for Safer Cities - Councillor Michael Janz

Original Recording Date: 2026APR16. Audio editing by Stephanie Bosch. Views and opinions of the participants are their own.   Find #TheQuietProfessional across all podcast platforms and more content through the convenient Linktree ▶️ https://linktr.ee/tqp780 ◀️   Guests: Michael Janz – Coun‮…

The Schmooze Between: When Criticism of Israel Becomes Obsession

In this edition of The Schmooze Between, Don and Jared examine what they see as a growing double standard in the way Israel is covered, criticized and judged. The conversation begins with reports of dismissals and resignations inside Global Affairs Canada amid concerns about inappropriate contact ‮…

A sovereign Edmonton within a united Alberta

We look at reaction to the Alberta government's directive to roll Edmonton's zoning bylaw back to its pre-2024 rules. Plus, advance voting is open for the referendum, and we examine the impact of agencies, boards and commissions in 2025. (00:00) - Introduction (01:15) - Ad: Inclusive Transporta‮…