the dot matrix

Episode 19 - "It's about still keeping a woman in that position"

In Sean and Justin's post-elections wrap-up, surprisingly the focus was on the Vancouver city elections (which was the freshest in their minds) and not the energizing US presidential contest.  As promised by Sean, here are links to both Peter Ladner's concession speech, as well as mayor-elect Gregor Robertson's victory speech.  The duo discussed the two controversies of the campaign - the leak of the $100 loan decision by council to the developers of the Olympic athletes' village, as well as Gregor's transit fare evasion.  When the US elections finally came up in conversation, the focus was on Hillary Clinton and her potential role as President-elect Obama's Secretary of State.  What an interesting administration this will be...

Episode 18 - "With Glowing Hearts"

Life and other excuses for being lazy has caused a long delay in posting ths long-awaited and over a month-ago recorded podcast of the dot matrix.  Justin had just returned from a trip to Calgary and was swooning over all the attractive cowgirls.  Sean shared his experience of having his band's name being VANOCed.  And both of them discussed what seems to be the only topic of recent weeks - Sarah Palin, in particular the US Vice-Presidential debate.  Both commented on the sadness that is Rudy Giuliani, and Justin ended with some thoughts from watching a documentary called Mr. President.