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The rough trade of politics: women on power, pressure, and public life

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Throughout International Women's Month, we've heard several stories of triumph and success, but we've also heard of hardship. Today, we're joined by a panel of women who have all served some time in politics. June Draude, former Saskatchewan MLA, Victoria Flores, Ward 6 Regina City Councillor and Shelley Thoen-Chaykoski, former mayor of Foam Lake, join the show to share why they got into politics and why representation matters.
26 Mar 12PM English South Africa News Commentary

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