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Gold & BoldGold & Bold – Feb. 5th 2026Radio Laurier Sports Director Nathan Pagliaroli sits down with RL callers Tanner Silburn and Frankie Mandarino for yet another Gold and Bold. The gang talks some disappointing ends to Laurier […]
2026-03-2655 min
Band InterviewsI CAN’T REMEMBER – March 10, 2026Manav Tailor, Host of Manav's Metal Mondays sits down with Andrew Neil, Laurier Grad and guitarist and vocalist for Cambridge metalcore outfit I CAN'T REMEMBER and chats a bit about their style, their influences, and his memories studying psych at Laurier.
2026-03-2126 min
Inside Policy TalksRob Huebert: Unpacking Canada’s position on the war in IranIn the wake of the United States and Israel’s military actions against the Islamic regime in Iran, nations around the world rushed to stake out their positions on the strikes. While some voices condemned the attacks as a violation of international law, Canada issued a statement that drew some measure of surprise across the political spectrum — overhead of it being more supportive of the military actions than many anticipated. A statement released by the Prime Minister’s Office on the morning of February 28 in the hours following the initial attacks, declared that: “The Islamic Republic of Iran is the prin...
2026-03-0548 minGold & BoldGold & Bold – Jan. 22 2026HOOWAH Gold and Bold returns for 2026. Laurier Playcallers Frankie Mandarino and Owen MacDonald join Radio Laurier Sports Manager Nathan Pagliaroli, assuming his position on the host’s throne for the […]
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Gold & BoldGold & Bold – Nov. 19 2025The train chugs along, joined by Radio Laurier PR director and the Voice of Laurier Men’s and Women’s Hockey Matteo Beckles (IG @becklessports) Mikey and Nathan get the lowdown on […]
2025-11-221h 12
Staying Golden PodcastStaying Golden - Episode 2: Learning about Manulife insurance with Carmelina MannoWelcome back to the Staying Golden Podcast, hosted by Narayan Subramoniam. In this episode, we talk with Carmelina Manno to learn about Manulife's partnership with Laurier, and the benefits available to Laurier Alumni. We also touch on general topics related to life and health insurance. To learn more about Manulife Life and Health insurance, visit: https://www.laurieralumni.ca/s/1681/15/index.aspx?sid=1681&gid=2&pgid=505 For perks specific to WLU alumni, check out these links:https://www.manulife-insurance.ca/la/https://www.goldenperks.ca/
2025-11-2013 minInside Policy TalksPeter Menzies: It’s time to rethink Canada’s cultural policyCanadian culture is at a crossroads. For over 70 years, Canada's arts and media funding framework has remained largely unchanged, even as the country has become more diverse, more digital, and more disconnected from a unifying cultural vision.Canada now faces a patchwork system riddled with duplication, inefficiency, and uncertainty of purpose – from the CBC to the CRTC, and from municipal arts grants to federal media funds. As geopolitical pressures rise and American cultural dominance intensifies, the stakes have never been higher when it comes to maintaining a strong Canadian culture.To discuss this, Macdonald-Laurier Institute Se...
2025-08-2852 min
Gold & BoldGold & Bold - Jan. 17, 2025It’s NFL playoff weekend as hosts Ian and Zach preview the AFC and NFC divisional rounds. But first, Laurier’s men’s and women’s basketball teams are in action against the visiting Algoma Thunderbirds for back-to-backs and the hockey teams both play at home on Hockey Day in Canada for a packed weekend of Laurier sports. Elsewhere, the pair discuss the history of Super Bowl half-time shows as well as the Toronto Raptors fighting for the #1 overall pick.
2025-02-0457 minInside Policy TalksDouble Trouble: The challenge of China and Russia (Live in Calgary)On December 3, 2024, the Macdonald-Laurier Institute (MLI) hosted a live panel event in Calgary entitled: The challenge of China and Russia, in the Arctic and in our supply chains. The panel featured four of MLI's esteemed thought leaders:- Balkan Devlen, director of the transatlantic program (moderator)- Jonathan Berkshire Miller, director of foreign policy, national defence, and national security- Heather Exner-Pirot, director of natural resources, energy, and environment - Rob Huebert, senior fellowThe Macdonald-Laurier Institute gratefully acknowledges the support of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Canada.Find Inside Policy Talks on...
2024-12-1259 min
The Promised LandIsrael's multi-front war: The physical, legal, and narrative battlegroundOn November 18, the Macdonald-Laurier Institute hosted Arsen Ostrovsky for a compelling discussion on Israel's conflicts with Hamas, Hezbollah, and Iran, exploring the broader implications for Canada and global stability. In this episode, we’d like to share that discussion with you. Arsen Ostrovsky is a distinguished expert in international law and human rights, and the CEO of the International Legal Forum: a global network combating extremism, terror, and antisemitism. His work has taken him to the United Nations, the U.S. Congress, the British Parliament, and beyond, where he’s been at the forefront of advocating for justi...
2024-12-0534 min
Campus ConnectionsCampus Connections Ep. 11 – Filmmakers of LaurierThis week Jack talks to Lauren from Filmmakers of Laurier! Hear all about how they support student filmmakers and how you can get involved! Check them out on Instagram @filmmakersoflaurier
2024-11-2915 min
Campus ConnectionsCampus Connections Ep. 10 – Laurier Analytics SocietyJack is joined by Vishal from the Laurier Analytics Society on Campus Connections. Hear all about the club and their upcoming event the Data Dialogue Tech Conference. Find them on Instagram @laurier_analytics
2024-11-2110 min
Campus ConnectionsCampus Connections Ep. 9 – Laurier Animal RescueThis week Jack chats with Jamie & Zoya from Laurier Animal Rescue about what they do and how you can support animal rescue in your community! Give them a follow on Instagram @laurieranimalrescue
2024-11-1910 min
Campus ConnectionsCampus Connections Ep. 8 – Laurier Latin Students’ AssociationOn this episode of Campus Connections Jack talks to Victoria and Daniel from the Laurier Latin Students' Association! Listen to hear all about what the LLSA does and the support they provide to students on campus. Check them out on Instagram @laurierlsa
2024-11-0816 min
En Mode AvionÉpisode 2 - Pourquoi partir en croisière accompagnée ?Bienvenue dans le deuxième épisode du podcast En Mode Avion, dans lequel nous plongeons dans l'univers fascinant des voyages. 🎙️
Cette semaine, nous avons le plaisir d'accueillir Mario Paquet, notre Spécialiste croisières chez Voyages Laurier Du Vallon. Avec lui, nous comparons les croisières individuelles et les croisières accompagnées : leurs ressemblances, leurs différences, ainsi que comment choisir l'option qui correspond le mieux à vos envies d'évasion.
Ne manquez pas cette conversation enrichissante qui vous aidera à naviguer dans vos prochaines aventures en mer. 🚢🌊
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2024-10-2247 min
En Mode AvionÉpisode 1 - Célébrer 50 ans de passion: discussion avec Linda LongchampsBienvenue dans le tout premier épisode du podcast En Mode Avion, une émission dans laquelle les voyages et les expériences fascinantes se rencontrent. 🎙️ Pour inaugurer cette aventure, nous avons l'immense plaisir de recevoir Linda Longchamps, une véritable légende de l'entreprise Laurier Du Vallon. Avec 51 années de dévouement et de passion au sein de nos équipes, Linda partage avec nous les moments marquants de son impressionnante carrière et ses plus belles anecdotes de voyage. Ne manquez pas ce premier épisode qui promet de nous faire voyager...
2024-09-2438 min
Band InterviewsAmanda Braam & The Paper Cranes at Elora Riverfest – Aug. 17, 2024Radio Laurier's Jack & Harper chat with local talent and Laurier students Amanda Braam & The Paper Cranes after their set at Elora Riverfest!
2024-08-2313 min
Band InterviewsAmanda Braam & The Paper Cranes at Elora Riverfest – Aug. 17, 2024
Radio Laurier’s Jack & Harper chat with local talent and Laurier students Amanda Braam & The Paper Cranes after their set at Elora Riverfest!
2024-08-2313 min
Handpicked: Stories from the FieldSeason 4, Episode 6 - Handpicked Presents: Voicing Change - Team Reflections on Podcasting for Social Change Season 4: Episode 6 – Handpicked Presents Voicing Change - Team Reflections on Podcasting for Social Change Featuring: In this episode of Handpicked: Stories from the Field, we present the last of this season featuring the Voicing Change podcast, in an episode called ‘Team Reflections on Podcasting for Social Change’ in which the whole Voicing Change team got together (virtually!) to reflect on some of the lessons learned in the process of co-developing a methodology for transnational and interdisciplinary podcasting. Responding to the question “What does ‘voicing change’ mean to you in the context of being part of this acad...
2024-05-3149 minHandpicked: Stories from the FieldSeason 4, Episode 5 – Handpicked Presents: Voicing Change – “Agroecology in Kenya” Season 4, Episode 5– Handpicked Presents: Voicing Change – “Agroecology in Kenya” Contributors Co-Producers & Hosts: Olga Awuor, Laine Young & Charlie Spring Featuring: Clark Siaji, Caleb Omolo, Andres Kathunzi In this episode of Handpicked: Stories from the Field, we present an episode of the Voicing Change Podcast called, ‘Agroecology in Kenya'. Voicing Change team member and radio journalist Olga Millicent Awuor interviews two community leaders in agroecological and permacultural food production in the Migori County area. They consider alternative modes of farming as pathways to greater food sovereignty, especially for marginalized groups including women and youth. How can...
2024-05-2634 minHandpicked: Stories from the FieldSeason 4, Episode 4 - Handpicked Presents: The Voicing Change Podcast - "Agroecology in Canada and Brazil " Season 4: Episode 3 – Handpicked Presents: Voicing Change – “Agroecology in Canada and Brazil” Featuring: Dr Andrew Spring, Dr Eve Nimmo, Dr Erin Nelson In this episode of Handpicked: Stories from the Field, we present an episode of the Voicing Change Podcast called, ‘Agroecology in Canada and Brazil’ in which we hear from three researchers investigating what agroecology means and looks like on the ground. Dr Erin Nelson describes her own discovery of agroecology in Cuba and Ontario and how she realized that it’s about more than just a set of techniques but also about a change of mindset in how...
2024-05-1624 minHandpicked: Stories from the FieldSeason 4, Episode 3 - Handpicked Presents: The Voicing Change Podcast - "Forests, Food & People - Part 2" Season 4: Episode 3 – Handpicked Presents: Voicing Change - “Forests, Food, and People- Part 2” Featuring: Dr. Eve Nimmo, Dr. Jennifer Baltzer, Dr. Zach Ngalo, and Dr. Andre Lacerda In this episode of Handpicked: Stories from the Field, we present an episode of the Voicing Change Podcast called, “Forests, Food, and People – Part 2”. This is the second of a two part episode where Voicing Change team member Eve Nimmo interviews three forest researchers in Southern Brazil, Migori County, Kenya, and Northern Canada about relationships between forests, food and people. In this episode we hear about threats facing forests and forest comm...
2024-05-0826 minHandpicked: Stories from the FieldSeason 4, Episode 2 - Handpicked Presents: The Voicing Change Podcast - "Forests, Food, & People- Part 1" Season 4: Episode 2 – Handpicked Presents: Voicing Change - “Forests, Food, and People- Part 1” Featuring: Dr. Eve Nimmo, Dr. Jennifer Baltzer, Dr. Zach Ngalo, and Dr. Andre Lacerda In this episode of Handpicked: Stories from the Field, we present an episode of the Voicing Change Podcast called, “Forests, Food, and People – Part 1”. This is the first of a two part episode where our guests will tell us about relationships between forests, food and people in different places. You’ll hear about the different types of forests that our guests work in, how people use these forests, and how the forests are...
2024-05-0323 min
Campus ConnectionsCampus Connections Ep. 5 – Evolve Music SeriesJoining Station Manager Jackson Wells this week is Simon Van Hezewyk, co-organizer of Evolve Music Series, a collection shows curated by Laurier students full of Laurier student bands. To purchase tickets to an upcoming shows go to: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/evolve-music-series-tickets-800284551637
2024-02-1213 minCampus ConnectionsCampus Connections Ep. 4 – Laurier VotesOn this episode of Campus Connections, Jackson sits down with Laurier Votes CRO Orlan Cui about Students Union elections, how students can stay informed, and how to vote!
2024-01-2412 minCampus ConnectionsCampus Connections Ep. 3 – Laurier Moot CourtThis week Jackson is joined by Tamara Djuknic and Jack Newby of Laurier Moot Court. Tamara is the organization's President and Jack is their Senior Vice President. Together they chat about what 'mooting' is and why they do it! Their event Hawk's Cup will be hosting on campus from Nov. 11th-12th. You can learn more about the organization here
2023-11-0615 minStaying Golden PodcastStaying Golden - Episode 1: John Tolentino Welcome to the Staying Golden Podcast, hosted by Ayanfe Ayeni. Today we're catching up with John Tolentino, who acquired his university teaching certificate from Laurier in 2020 and then completed his master’s of social work at Laurier in 2022. In this episode, John shares how his passion for social, racial, and queer justice led him to pursue a career in social work. Connect with John on Linkedin @johntolentino94.The Staying Golden Podcast is brought to you by the Laurier Alumni Association.
2023-10-3022 minHandpicked: Stories from the Field“Will the Pursuit of Limitless Growth Make Us Better Off?: Redefining Progress in the Canadian Food System Policy Featuring: Naomi Robert In this episode of Handpicked: Stories from the Field, we speak with Naomi Robert, a Research & Extension Associate at the Institute for Sustainable Food Systems at Kwantlen Polytechnique University and a PhD candidate at Simon Fraser University on her new project called “Beyond GDP: Lessons for Redefining Progress in Canadian Food System Policy”. Naomi discusses the problematic history of GDP as a measure of well-being in our country and how we can move towards measures that more accurately depict the well-being of Canadians. Contributors Co-Producers & Hosts: Laine Young & Amanda Di...
2023-10-1621 min
Handpicked: Stories from the Field“Resilient Communities for the Future”: A GIAHS Designation for Agroforestry in Brazil"Featuring Dr. Evelyn Nimmo In this episode of Handpicked: Stories from the Field, we sit down with Dr. Evelyn Nimmo, a Research Associate with the LCSFS and the President of the Center for the Development and Education of Traditional Erva-mate Systems (CEDErva) in Paraná, Brazil. Dr. Nimmo shares the ongoing process of applying for the United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization’s (FAO) Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems (GIAHS) designation for the traditional agroforestry practices of growing erva-mate in Brazil. She shares the community-focused process, and how this designation might positively affect the practice on the ground....
2023-10-0539 minCampus ConnectionsCampus Connections Ep. 1 – Laurier Musical TheatreOn the inaugural episode of Campus Connections, station manager Jackson Wells sits down with Madison McGuire and Laura Marlatt of Laurier Musical Theatre to discuss their upcoming production of Legally Blonde: The Musical and the other events they've got planned for the year. You can find out more at https://www.lauriermusicaltheatre.ca or on social media @lauriermusicaltheatre.
2023-09-2916 min
Handpicked: Stories from the Field“Farmer-led Research Helps us Realize That We're Really Innovators”: Improving Ecological Farming Practices and Farm-to-farm Knowledge Sharing with the Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario Featuring Dr. Erin Nelson, Dr. Sarah Larsen, Heather Newman, Brent Preston In this episode of Handpicked: Stories from the Field, Dr. Erin Nelson from the University of Guelph interviews some of her community partners. She speaks with Dr. Sarah Larsen, Research Director at the Ecological Farmers Association of Ontario, and two participants in its farmer-led research program, Heather Newman and Brent Preston. The episode covers ecological farming and farmer-led research and shares important examples of what this looks like in the (quite literally) field. Contributors Co-Producers & Hosts: Laine Young & Amanda Di Battis...
2023-09-2838 minHandpicked: Stories from the FieldHandpicked Presents: The Indigenous Health and Food Systems Podcast – “Environmental Dispossession:” Hosted by: Dr. Marylynn Steckley Produced in collaboration with: Dr. Sonia Wesche, Victoria Marchand, & Dr. Josh Steckley In this episode of Handpicked: Stories from the Field, we present an episode of the Indigenous Health and Food Systems Podcast called, “Environmental Dispossession, Land, and the Environment” This podcast is hosted by Dr. Marylynn Steckley from Carleton University and is produced in collaboration with Dr. Sonia Wesche and Victoria Marchand from the University of Ottawa and Dr. Josh Steckley from the University of Toronto, Scarborough. The Indigenous Health and Food Systems Podcast aims to elevate the voices...
2023-09-2240 min
Handpicked: Stories from the FieldHandpicked Presents: The Indigenous Health and Food Systems Podcast – “What are Indigenous Foods?” Hosted by: Dr. Marylynn Steckley Produced in collaboration with: Dr. Sonia Wesche, Victoria Marchand & Dr. Josh Steckley In this episode of Handpicked: Stories from the Field, we present an episode of the Indigenous Health and Food Systems Podcast called, “What are Indigenous Foods?” This podcast is hosted by Dr. Marylynn Steckley from Carleton University and is produced in collaboration with Dr. Sonia Wesche and Victoria Marchand from the University of Ottawa and Dr. Josh Steckley from the University of Toronto, Scarborough. The Indigenous Health and Food Systems Podcast aims to elevate Indigenous scholars' voice...
2023-09-1524 min
Handpicked: Stories from the FieldSeason 3, Episode 1: “There’s Beauty in Diversity”: Connecting Food, Biodiversity, and SustainabilityIn this episode of Handpicked: Stories from the Field, your hosts speak with Dr. Alison Blay-Palmer about the UNESCO Chair on Food, Biodiversity, and Sustainability. Dr. Blay-Palmer tells us about the priorities of the Chair (sustainable food production, Indigenous and traditional foodways, & transitions to just food systems) and some of the projects supported through the network. We also speak with some attendees of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity’s COP15 meetings in December 2022 about agroecology, biodiversity, and their hopes for the future with the Global Biodiversity Framework (GBF). ContributorsCo-Producers & Hosts: Amanda Di Battista & Laine...
2023-09-0844 minStaying Golden PodcastStaying Golden - Episode 7: Camille LawrenceWelcome to the Staying Golden Podcast, hosted by Luke Hogan. Today we're catching up with Camille Lawrence, who graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from Laurier in 2012. In this episode, Camille discusses her journey into the television industry and describes her experiences working on shows like Umbrella Academy and The Amazing Race Canada. Connect with Camille on Instagram @cammlawrence The Staying Golden Podcast is brought to you by the Laurier Alumni Association.
2023-07-2525 minInside Policy TalksCanada at NATO's upcoming Vilnius Summit - Balkan Devlen and Alexander LanoszkaWelcome to Inside Policy talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. At the Macdonald-Laurier Institute we harness the power of Canada's brightest minds to tackle Canada's greatest challenges. In this episode you'll hear Balkan Devlen, Director of the transatlantic program at MLI, in conversation with MLI's senior fellow Alexander Lanoszka. Balkan and Alexander discuss Canada's recent contribution of 15 Leopard tanks, and the necessary personnel, to the enhanced Forward Presence in the Latvia battlegroup.
2023-06-2636 min
Pod Bless CanadaPod Bless Canada Ep. 80 - Competition Policy with Aaron Wudrick and Jack MintzThis episode features Macdonald-Laurier Institute distinguished fellow Jack Mintz in conversation with Aaron Wudrick, domestic policy director on the possibility of changes to Canada's competition law. Proposed changes to Canada's competition law might not make headlines but it will absolutely effect Canadian consumers. Despite what some policy makers seem to think, competition law isn't a 'swiss army knife' capable of solving various social and economic issues for government. Instead competition law needs to stay focused on its purpose, serving Canadian consumers.
2023-06-2015 minStaying Golden PodcastStaying Golden - Episode 5: Sydney BangWelcome to the Staying Golden Podcast, hosted by Luke Hogan. In this episode, we're catching up with Sydney Bang, class of 2019. After studying kinesiology at Laurier, Sydney found a passion for data analytics and eventually landed a role as an analytics engineer at Spotify. In this episode, we talk about her career journey from exercise science to software engineering. For more information on Sydney's journey to analytics engineering and Spotify's interview process, check out her Medium article here.The Staying Golden Podcast is brought to you by the Laurier Alumni Association.
2023-05-1023 minPod Bless CanadaPod Bless Canada Ep. 79 - 'Internet Regulation' in Bill C-11 and C-18, Aaron Wudrick and Peter MenziesThis episode of Pod Bless Canada features Domestic Policy director Aaron Wudrick in conversation with Macdonald-Laurier Institute senior fellow Peter Menzies to discuss Bill C-11 and Bill C-18, both of which are before Canada's parliament. They discuss the legislations' misguided attempts to protect Canadian content and how the bills pose a real threat to Canadian content creators who make their living online.
2023-04-1926 minStaying Golden PodcastStaying Golden - Episode 4: Jade PsutkaWelcome to the Staying Golden Podcast, hosted by Luke Hogan. In this episode, we're catching up with Jade Psutka, class of 2012. After studying criminology, Jade found herself on a journey which led to her role as the Senior Manager of Indigenous enablement and recruitment at KPMG in Canada. In this episode, we talk about her career journey, as well as what reclaiming means to her.The Staying Golden Podcast is brought to you by the Laurier Alumni Association.
2023-03-2338 minStaying Golden PodcastStaying Golden - Episode 3: Anna Bolger and Cedric ZhengWelcome to the Staying Golden Podcast, hosted by Luke Hogan. In this episode, we're catching up with Anna Bolger, class of 2021, and Cedric Zheng, class of 2021. In this episode, Cedric and Anna share their experiences being at Laurier's Brantford campus and their perspectives on the User Experience Design program offered there.
2022-12-1127 minStaying Golden PodcastStaying Golden - Episode 2: Dr. Latif MurjiWelcome to the Staying Golden Podcast, hosted by Luke Hogan. In this episode, we're catching up with Dr. Latif Murji, class of 2012. Latif is a family doctor, university lecturer, and talented musician. In this episode, we talk about Latif's school experiences and his impressive career as a physician and innovator, along with his upcoming musical project.Check out his new single, Placebo by Parachute Thieves, on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/album/6NTgZR6hb9aGAoFtclNXQM?si=ae78008f26a64b1aThe Staying Golden Podcast is brought to you by the Laurier Alumni Association.
2022-11-1440 minStaying Golden PodcastStaying Golden - Episode 1: Carlos and Meredith PerezWelcome back to the Staying Golden Podcast, hosted by Luke Hogan. In this episode, we're catching up with Meredith, class of 2004, and Carlos Perez, class of 2003. Carlos and Meredith operate their business Purple Sector, a strategy design firm focused on aligning teams to do meaningful work.Connect with Carlos and Meredith:https://www.purplesector.ca/https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlosperez/https://www.linkedin.com/in/meredithperez/The Staying Golden Podcast is brought to you by the Laurier Alumni Association.
2022-11-0441 minStaying Golden PodcastStaying Golden - Episode 3: Carmelina Manno with ManulifeWelcome back to the Staying Golden Podcast, hosted by Luke Hogan. In this episode, we talk with Carmelina Manno to learn about Manulife's partnership with Laurier, and the benefits available to Laurier Alumni. We also touch on general topics related to life and health insurance.To learn more about Manulife Life and Health insurance, visit: https://www.laurieralumni.ca/s/1681/15/index.aspx?sid=1681&gid=2&pgid=505
2022-09-0930 minStaying Golden PodcastStaying Golden - Episode 2: Andras Lazar with BMOWelcome back to the Staying Golden Podcast, hosted by Luke Hogan. In this episode, we catch up with Andras Lazar to learn about the BMO Mastercard options available for Laurier Alumni, as well as going over some general questions about building and using credit.To learn more about the BMO Mastercard, visit: https://www.laurieralumni.ca/s/1681/15/index.aspx?sid=1681&gid=2&pgid=504
2022-08-1216 minStaying Golden PodcastStaying Golden - Episode 1: Max Stiles with TD InsuranceWelcome back to the Staying Golden Podcast, hosted by Luke Hogan. In this episode, we catch up with Max Stiles to learn about the TD Insurance plans available for Laurier Alumni, as well as going over some general questions about home and car insurance.To learn more about the TD Insurance Meloche Monnex program, visit: https://www.laurieralumni.ca/s/1681/15/index.aspx?sid=1681&gid=2&pgid=503
2022-08-0416 min
Handpicked: Stories from the FieldS2E4: "We can’t simply redistribute food waste to hungry people”: Food Waste, the Right to Food, and Municipal Solutions in VancouverIn this episode of Handpicked: Stories from the Field, we talked to Jamie-Lynne Varney, a master's student in the School of Resource and Environmental Management at Simon Fraser University (SFU) who prepared the recent report, “Right to Food Framework for Tackling Food Waste and Achieving a Just Circular Economy of Food in Vancouver, B.C.” This report was a collaboration between the Food Systems Lab at SFU and the Vancouver Economic Commission. The process brought together community experts from across the food system to uncover ways to make these food systems more sustainable by reframing food waste using a Right to F...
2022-04-2144 minStaying Golden PodcastStaying Golden - Episode 7: Khadijah PlummerWelcome back to the Staying Golden Podcast, hosted by Luke Hogan. In this episode, we're catching up with Khadijah Plummer, class of 2017. Khadijah currently works as a Community Content Manager. Tune in to hear about her journey.The Staying Golden Podcast is brought to you by the Laurier Alumni Association.Connect with Khadijah below:linkedin.com/in/khadijahplummertwitter.com/plmmrkhdjhanchor.fm/khadijah-plummer/episodes/Trailer-The-Content-Corner-e19nch2
2022-04-0136 minStaying Golden PodcastStaying Golden - Episode 6: Simone Moreau-RodgersFor this episode of the Staying Golden Podcast, Luke Hogan sits down with Simone Moreau-Rodgers to discuss her career journey from a marketing professional to a professor at Western and Fanshawe. The Staying Golden Podcast is brought to you by the Laurier Alumni Association.
2022-03-1934 minStaying Golden PodcastStaying Golden - Episode 5: Climbing the Corporate LadderFor this episode of the Staying Golden Podcast, Luke Hogan sits down with Matthew Wright to talk about career building and how to climb the corporate ladder. The Staying Golden Podcast is brought to you by the Laurier Alumni Association.
2022-03-0437 min
E-ComversationsLaz 101: The First Year ExperienceWelcome to the first episode of E-comversations this year featuring the Co-Presidents of E-Commerce Laurier, Taya Elezi and Olivia Tiessen. On this episode, Taya and Olivia share their first year experiences at Wilfrid Laurier University and give advice on various topics such as courses, co-op, getting involved within Laurier and more. Further, Taya talks about her experience as a double degree student at Wilfrid Laurier University while providing helpful advice on exams. Additionally, Olivia talks about the well known Co-op Program at Wilfrid Laurier University as well as adapting to online learning. Stay tuned for more episodes every other...
2022-02-2823 minStaying Golden PodcastStaying Golden - Episode 3: Abid AliWelcome back to the Staying Golden Podcast, hosted by Luke Hogan. In this episode, we're catching up with Abid Ali, Laurier Brantford class of 2015. Abid currently works as a management consultant for Capco. Tune in to hear about his journey.The Staying Golden Podcast is brought to you by the Laurier Alumni Association.
2022-01-2222 minStaying Golden PodcastStaying Golden - Episode 2: Starting a Side HustleWelcome to the second episode of Season 2 of the Staying Golden Podcast, hosted by Luke Hogan. Today's episode follows the theme of starting a side hustle, so we're catching up with Stewart and Courtney Russell to talk about their small business, Well Baked Box. The Staying Golden Podcast is brought to you by the Laurier Alumni Association.
2022-01-0832 minStaying Golden PodcastStaying Golden - Episode 1: Continuing the Conversation with Dr. Elan TsarfatiThis special edition of the Staying Golden Podcast, hosted by Mary Neil, features Dr. Elan Tsarfati. Elan joined us in August 2021, during our Inspiring Conversations series, to speak about COVID-19 research at the time. In this episode, Elan follows up that conversation 6 months later to talk about omicron, vaccine efficacy, the future of restrictive measures, long COVID and post-infection complications, and where do we go from here.The Staying Golden Podcast is brought to you by the Laurier Alumni Association.Additional notes:Antiviral drug resistance and the use of directly acting antiviral drugs...
2022-01-0430 min
Pod Bless CanadaL’autre côté de l’étang, épisode 3 : L’avenir des technologies émergentes et de l’OTANEn février 2021, l’OTAN a présenté une stratégie pour les technologies émergentes, ce qui témoigne de l'importance grandissante de ces technologies pour l’avenir de la sécurité collective et pour l’OTAN. Dans le troisième épisode de la série « Across the Pond », Christian Leuprecht, chercheur associé à l’Institut Macdonald-Laurier, s’entretient avec Moritz Zimmerman, de l’OTAN, au sujet du développement de l’intelligence artificielle et de la technologie automatisée ainsi que de leurs répercussions sur le mode de fonctionnement de l’OTAN.
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2021-11-1636 min
E-ComversationsSix Lessons from Six Years at ShopifyFor the first E-Comversation of the 2021-22 school year, we spoke with Scott Siragusa regarding his journey from Laurier to his role at Shopify. Scott has been working at Shopify for almost 6 years in various positions which include outbound sales, expanding segment, and now works as an upgrades coach. Graduating with a BBA degree in 2015, Scott provided us with many pieces of advice to those interested in pursuing a career in E-Commerce, Brand Communication, and Marketing. He guided us through his journey about what inspired him, how the people around him gave him advice, and the importance of a...
2021-11-0123 min
Pod Bless CanadaTalkin' in the Free World EP. 2 – Kaveh Shahrooz on the Nefarious Influence of Iran’s RegimeThis program was originally recorded as Democracy Matters on November 1, 2021.
Macdonald-Laurier Institute Senior Fellow Kaveh Shahrooz on how a prison massacre was formative to his worldview and his career in pursuit of human rights, about the nefarious influence of Iran's regime in the free world, the downing of flight PS752, Oberlin College's employment of a former Iran regime official responsible for covering up rights abuses, and more.
2021-10-3137 min
Handpicked: Stories from the Field“We walk in the footsteps of our ancestors”: Traditional knowledge, youth engagement, and resilience in DélįnęIn this episode of Handpicked: Stories from the Field, Mandy Bayha, Director for Culture, Language, and Spirituality for the Délįnę Got'įnę Government, talks with Dr. Andrew Spring about the importance of traditional knowledge and language for community wellbeing and resilience Délįnę, NWT. Beginning with a conversation about community resilience in the face of major crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic Mandy traces connections between colonialism, traditional economies, and food security and explains how Elder knowledge and youth engagement inform all the work taking place in the community. Contributors Guests: Mandy Bayha & Andrew Spring Co-Producers & Hosts...
2021-10-1252 min
Pod Bless CanadaAcross the Pond Ep. 1: A new podcast series by MLI’s Transatlantic ProgramCanada is the quintessential transatlantic nation; our security and prosperity are intimately tied to the security and prosperity of both sides of the Atlantic. Our interests and values are deeply linked with and shared by our NATO allies; Canadians have spent considerable blood and treasure in defence of European democracy, and Canadians continue to stand on guard in Europe to this day.
To better understand these issues, the Macdonald-Laurier Institute has produced "Across the Pond" - an 8-part podcast series by MLI's Transatlantic Program, in cooperation with NATO's Public Diplomacy Division. This podcast series explores the current and emerging challenges...
2021-09-3027 minPod Bless CanadaEp. 71 - Fighting Back Against Global Hostage-Taking with Sarah Teich and Ai-Men LauSeptember 4th, 2021 marks a grim anniversary for Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor; it is their 1000th day of arbitrary detention at the hands Chinese authorities, as part of the regime's retaliation for the lawful arrest of Huawei CFO Meng Wanzhou. Canada's lack of action in response to Beijing's hostage-taking has signaled to the international community that this belligerent behaviour can occur with impunity. Furthermore, victims and their families are often left in limbo without a coordinated response from Ottawa.
MLI Senior Fellow Sarah Teich joined communications officer Ai-Men Lau to discuss the increasing need for a substantive overhaul of Canada's...
2021-09-0315 min
Handpicked: Stories from the FieldSeason 2, Episode 3: “Disadvantaged by Digitization”: Technology, Big data, and Food SystemsIn this episode of Handpicked: Stories from the Field, guest producer Harrison Runtz talks with food systems experts Kelly Bronson, Irena Knezevic, and Carly Livingstone about how new digital technologies are changing the ways we grow and get food. They look at how big agri-businesses like John Deere create visions of a technological future of food, examine what Amazon’s entry into online food retailing has meant for small-scale and local food retailers, and argue for a more critical understanding about the impact of technological innovations on food systems. Together, they ask vital questions about who benefits and who doesn’t from new food t...
2021-07-2653 minStaying Golden PodcastStaying Golden - Episode 5: Courtney LangstaffWelcome back to the Staying Golden Podcast, hosted by Riley Locke. In this episode, we're catching up with Courtney Langstaff, Laurier Brantford class of 2013. Courtney currently works in video production for MLSE. Tune in to hear about her journey, and learn about building a career in media production.The Staying Golden Podcast is brought to you by the Laurier Alumni Association.
2021-05-2450 min
E-ComversationsHow the E-Commerce Industry has Changed in the Last DecadeIn this E-Comversation, we spoke with Vanessa Buttinger about her experience working in the E-Commerce industry. Vanessa graduated from Laurier with a BBA and gave some great advice to students wanting to explore a career in E-Commerce. Since she has been working at Shopify for about five years now, she talked about how the E-Commerce industry has rapidly changed over the past few years.
2021-05-0620 minPod Bless CanadaEP. 62 - DisinfoWatch with Marcus Kolga and Ai-Men LauLaunched in 2020, DisinfoWatch is the Macdonald-Laurier Institute’s new COVID-19 and foreign disinformation monitoring and debunking platform. During the COVID pandemic, it has become increasingly evident that western democratic societies are more exposed to malign foreign and domestic actors seeking to confuse and polarize our societies through conspiracy theories, blatant fabrications and propaganda. Now more than ever is it important to expose and raise awareness of mis/disinformation to build long-term and broad resilience against it in society.
In the latest episode of Pod Bless Canada, MLI Senior Fellow and founder of DisinfoWatch Marcus Kolga joins communications officer Ai-Men Lau to...
2021-04-0727 minStaying Golden PodcastStaying Golden - Episode 4: Sarah StrehlerWelcome back to the Staying Golden Podcast, hosted by Riley Locke. In this episode, we're catching up with Sarah Strehler, Laurier Brantford class of 2009. Tune in to hear about Sarah's journey as an educator and freelancer, and gain valuable insight.The Staying Golden Podcast is brought to you by the Laurier Alumni Association.
2021-04-0728 minE-ComversationsHow to Launch your Career in the E-Commerce IndustryIn this episode, we spoke with Moujan Tavakoli, who is currently working as an Associate eCommerce Manager at The Clorox Company. Moujan is a Laurier alumna of the Business Administration program. She gave some insight about why she likes working in E-Commerce, how her current job compares to her previous jobs in E-Commerce, and valuable advice for students looking to get into the E-Commerce industry straight out of university.
2021-04-0616 minE-ComversationsThe Future of Business: Adapting your Online PresenceToday we spoke with Ian Bigford, an Associate Manager of E-Commerce at Dare Food Limited. Ian is a Laurier MBA and recently came across both an interest and an opportunity to work in E-Commerce. In this E-Comversation, we talked about his experiences so far and how he expects new businesses will adapt to have a more prominent online presence.
2021-03-1151 minPod Bless CanadaEp. 61 - The COVID Misery Index with Rick Audas and Ai-Men LauA year has passed since the COVID-19 pandemic hit Canada with full force, and the results are in on how severely the impact of the virus has been felt in this country compared to similar advanced economies. But how does Canada compare to the rest of the world?
The Macdonald-Laurier Institute launched the COVID Misery Index this week and is based on data analysis conducted by Richard Audas, the lead methodologist on the Misery Index.
To discuss this, Audas joined communications officer Ai-Men Lau to discuss how Canada’s performance has been compared to the rest of the world on th...
2021-03-1119 min
Handpicked: Stories from the Field“I Can Seed Something Here, I Have Land”: Intersectionality, Urban Agriculture, and Community Benefit in Quito, EcuadorIn this episode of Handpicked: Stories from the Field, Laine Young speaks with Alexandra Rodriguez about Agricultura Urbana Participativa AGRUPAR, an urban agriculture project that aims to address food insecurity and improve people’s lives by creating more a sustainable food system in Quito, Ecuador. Using an intersectional lens, Laine and Alexandra’s conversation looks at the positive community-wide impacts of women's involvement in participatory urban agriculture projects and considers how women’s lived experience is governed by race, class, gender, sexuality, ability and other factors. Alexandra shares her experience working on the project as well as examples of how AGRUPAR is finding local solu...
2021-03-0832 minStaying Golden PodcastStaying Golden - Episode 3: Andrew GoodWelcome back to the Staying Golden Podcast, hosted by Riley Locke. In this episode, we're catching up with Andrew Good, Laurier Brantford class of 2012. Andrew is a public health specialist who is currently employed at Laurier. Tune in to hear about his journey, and gain insights on the career-building process. Andrew also shared some insight on how COVID has impacted his career as a public health specialist.The Staying Golden Podcast is brought to you by the Laurier Alumni Association.
2021-02-2432 minPod Bless CanadaEp. 60 – Understanding Russia’s anti-democracy crackdown with Marcus Kolga and Vladimir AshurkovThe world has followed closely the attempted assassination via poisoning, recent arrest, and now conviction of Russian anti-corruption activist Alexei Navalny. With thousands of Russian citizens having taken to the streets to protest the corrupt and authoritarian rule of President Vladimir Putin, many have asked whether countries like Canada will do anything in response to Russia’s brazen attempts to target, kill, or otherwise stifle the voices of Russian pro-democracy figures.
To discuss these recent events and what the world ought to consider doing, MLI Senior Fellow Marcus Kolga spoke with Vladimir Ashurkov, the Executive Director of the Anti-Corruption Foundation an...
2021-02-1818 minPod Bless CanadaEp. 58 - Canada and the Indo-Pacific with Jonathan Berkshire Miller and Brett ByersIn an effort to improve Canada’s approach to the Indo-Pacific region, the Macdonald-Laurier Institute has launched a dedicated “Canada and the Indo-Pacific Initiative.” To discuss this important new project, MLI Communications Manager Brett Byers was joined by Senior Fellow and Director of MLI’s Indo-Pacific Program, Jonathan Berkshire Miller.
Miller and Byers examine the challenges and opportunities in the region - ranging from security, to trade, to multilateral cooperation, and more - as well as the role that Canada can play. They outline the importance of Canada embracing its status as an Indo-Pacific nation, urging policy-makers to develop a clear-ey...
2021-01-2924 minStaying Golden PodcastStaying Golden - Episode 2: Devin McElroyWelcome back to the Staying Golden Podcast, hosted by Riley Locke. On this episode, we're catching up with Devin McElroy, Laurier Brantford class of 2009. Devin is currently employed with Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment (MLSE) as a manager of executive suites. Tune in to hear about his journey, and gain insights on the career-building process.The Staying Golden Podcast is brought to you by the Laurier Alumni Association.
2021-01-2028 minE-ComversationsWhat the Growth of E-Commerce Means for Employment OpportunitiesIn our first edition of E-Comversations, we spoke with Tyler Masur, an Amazon Product and Merchandising Manager at Startech.com. Tyler is a Laurier alumnus of the Business Technology Management program, at Laurier’s Brantford campus. Having recently transitioned into a role in E-Commerce, Tyler had a lot to say about the industry. In this chat, we talked about his time working at StarTech, what drove his decision to specialize in E-Commerce, where he sees the industry going in the next few years, and the advice he has for students looking to pursue a career in E-Commerce.
2021-01-1123 minStaying Golden PodcastStaying Golden - Episode 1: Rachel RungeWelcome to the very first episode of the Staying Golden Podcast, hosted by Riley Locke. On this episode, we're catching up with Rachel Runge, Laurier Brantford class of 2009, respectively. The Staying Golden Podcast is brought to you by the Laurier Alumni Association.
2020-12-0325 min
Handpicked: Stories from the Field"We are all shepherds of the data: Food, tech and data sovereigntyTechnology is changing all aspects of the food system, including how smaller-scale farmers and food producers connect with different markets. In this episode of Handpicked, Dr. Theresa Schumilas describes her work as the Director of Open Food Network Canada, an open source software platform designed to help producers and eaters build better and more sustainable food systems. You’ll hear about how justice and fairness can inform an activist approach to coding and how non-proprietary software is contributing to food sovereignty in Canada and beyond. Using Open Food Network as an example, Dr. Shumilas explains how software platforms are helping smaller...
2020-07-1941 min
Théâtre à l'écoute8. Guide d’éducation sexuelle pour le nouveau millénaire (2e partie)Guide d’éducation sexuelle pour le nouveau millénaire (2e partie)
texte de Olivier Sylvestre
*lecture intégrale de la pièce de théâtre*
avec les voix de:
Chloé Barshee
Samuel Brassard
Guillaume Rodrigue
réalisation et musique: Laurier Rajotte ©2020
Enregistrée à Montréal, sur la scène de la salle Fred-Barry du Théâtre Denise-Pelletier, cette production a été mise en scène par Gabrielle Lessard.
Théâtre à l’écoute. Écouter ce que le théâtre entend de son époque.
2020-04-1238 minThéâtre à l'écoute7. Guide d’éducation sexuelle pour le nouveau millénaire (1ère partie)Guide d’éducation sexuelle pour le nouveau millénaire (1ère partie)
texte de Olivier Sylvestre
*lecture intégrale de la pièce de théâtre*
avec les voix de:
Chloé Barshee
Samuel Brassard
Guillaume Rodrigue
réalisation et musique: Laurier Rajotte ©2020
Enregistrée à Montréal, sur la scène de la salle Fred-Barry du Théâtre Denise-Pelletier, cette production a été mise en scène par Gabrielle Lessard.
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2020-04-1234 minThéâtre à l'écoute6. Éden (2e partie)Éden (2e partie)
texte de Pascal Brullemans
*lecture intégrale de la pièce de théâtre*
avec les voix de:
Dany Boudreault
Émilie Gilbert
Justin Laramée
réalisation et musique: Laurier Rajotte ©2020
Enregistrée à Montréal, sur la scène de la salle Jean-Claude-Germain du Centre du Théâtre d’Aujourd’hui, cette production a été mise en scène par Pascal Brullemans.
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2020-01-2029 minThéâtre à l'écoute5. Éden (1ère partie)Éden (1ère partie)
texte de Pascal Brullemans
*lecture intégrale de la pièce de théâtre*
avec les voix de:
Dany Boudreault
Émilie Gilbert
Justin Laramée
réalisation et musique: Laurier Rajotte ©2020
Enregistrée à Montréal, sur la scène de la salle Jean-Claude-Germain du Centre du Théâtre d’Aujourd’hui, cette production a été mise en scène par Pascal Brullemans.
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2020-01-2033 minPod Bless CanadaEp. 40 - Why MLI Chose Xi Jinping as Policy-Maker of the Year with Charles Burton and Brett ByersEvery year, the Macdonald-Laurier Institute names the person or institution that has had the greatest impact—for good or ill— on Canadian public policy as Canada’s Policy-Maker of the Year.
In this special episode of Pod Bless Canada, MLI Communications Manager Brett Byers was joined by MLI Senior Fellow Charles Burton to discuss why the Institute named Chinese Communist Party General-Secretary, Xi Jinping, as our 2019 Policy-Maker of the Year.
Though his influence and his impact on public policy is hardly in the best interests of Canadians, few can deny that Xi Jinping has forced more policy responses on Canada than a...
2019-12-3133 min
Handpicked: Stories from the Field"What Gets Measured Gets Managed": Hidden Food Metrics as Tools for DemocracyIn this episode of Handpicked: Stories from the Field, we sit down with Dr. Nevin Cohen, an Associate Professor at the City University of New York (CUNY) School of Public Health and the Research Director of the CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute in New York City, to explore how to measure food system change. Because of the complexity of our food systems, there are hundreds of metrics that can be used to measure sustainability and food system health. Dr. Cohen explains how food system researchers are rethinking the kinds of metrics they use in order to make important food policy d...
2019-10-2823 min
Handpicked: Stories from the Field"Because Everybody Eats": Exploring Sustainable Food Systems for a Better WorldIn the very first episode of Handpicked: Stories from the Field, we will introduce you to our podcast and give you a taste of what you can expect from the upcoming season. We sit down with Dr. Alison Blay-Palmer and ask her some tough questions about food systems and the work of the Laurier Centre for Sustainable Food Systems (LCSFS). We explore the concept of “sustainable food systems” in depth so that listeners have the context they need to better understand the work that will be highlighted throughout the Handpicked series. In this episode, we also speak with LCSFS Advisory Board m...
2019-09-2731 min
On War & SocietyEpisode 28 - The Society of the Righteous and Harmonious FistsAs Canadians, there is a sense that international collaboration has acted and continues to act as a positive force in the world today. Yet certain events serve as a reminder that the foundations of our international relationships have sometimes developed not out of cooperation, but out of aggression and intervention. The Boxer Rebellion unfolded during the high tide of imperialism at the turn of the 20th century. In response to pressure from foreign diplomatic and religious influences, the Boxers, or the Society of the Righteous and Harmonious Fists, rose as an anti-foreign Buddhist sect, taking control over large swaths of Northern China resu...
2019-09-0143 minThéâtre à l'écoute4. Zahgidiwin / amour (2e partie)Zahgidiwin / amour (2e partie)
texte de Frances Concan
traduction de Gabrielle Chapdelaine
*Lecture intégrale de la pièce de théâtre*
avec les voix de:
Sofia Blondin
Sébastien Dodge
Soleil Launière
Dominique Pétin
réalisation: Laurier Rajotte ©2019
Enregistrée à Montréal, sur la scène du Théâtre Aux Écuries, cette production de «Zahgidiwin / amour» a été mise en scène par Solène Paré.
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2019-08-3014 minThéâtre à l'écoute3. Zahgidiwin / amour (1ère partie)Zahgidiwin / amour (1ère partie)
texte de Frances Concan
traduction de Gabrielle Chapdelaine
*Lecture intégrale de la pièce de théâtre*
avec les voix de:
Sofia Blondin
Sébastien Dodge
Soleil Launière
Dominique Pétin
réalisation: Laurier Rajotte ©2019
Enregistrée à Montréal, sur la scène du Théâtre Aux Écuries, cette production de «Zahgidiwin / amour» a été mise en scène par Solène Paré.
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2019-08-3028 minThéâtre à l'écoute2. Miranda & Dave recommencent encore (2e partie)Miranda & Dave recommencent encore (2e partie)
texte de Rhiannon Collett ; traduction de Éric Noël
*lecture intégrale de la pièce de théâtre*
avec les voix de:
Florence Blain-Mbaye
Guillaume Laurin
Leïla Thibault-Louchem
réalisation et musique: Laurier Rajotte ©2019
Enregistrée à Montréal en direct du Festival Jamais Lu, sur la scène du Théâtre Aux Écuries, cette production a été mise en lecture par Sophie Cadieux.
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2019-08-1222 minThéâtre à l'écoute1. Miranda & Dave recommencent encore (1ère partie)Miranda & Dave recommencent encore (1ère partie)
texte de Rhiannon Collett ; traduction de Éric Noël
*lecture intégrale de la pièce de théâtre*
avec les voix de:
Florence Blain-Mbaye
Guillaume Laurin
Leïla Thibault-Louchem
réalisation et musique: Laurier Rajotte ©2019
Enregistrée à Montréal en direct du Festival Jamais Lu, sur la scène du Théâtre Aux Écuries, cette production a été mise en lecture par Sophie Cadieux.
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2019-08-1232 min
On War & SocietyEpisode 27 - Assault on the Winter Line with Terry CoppThe Italian Campaign during the Second World War remains a subject of controversy—whether it was "Normandy's Long Right Flank" or a costly stalemate continues to be debated by historians to modern day. Terry Copp, director emeritus of the Laurier Centre for Military Strategic and Disarmament Studies, believes he has found a new multinational approach to studying the Italian Campaign as he zeroes in on the late 1943/early 1944 Allied assault on the Axis Winter Line. The Winter Line was the site of many famous battles that have since become important national icons, including Ortona, Orsogna, the Rapido River and Mo...
2019-08-0132 minPod Bless CanadaEp. 30 - Hong Kong's Imperilled Freedoms with Charles Burton and Martin LeeIn this episode of Pod Bless Canada, MLI Senior Fellow Charles Burton was joined by Martin Lee - the founder of Hong Kong's Democratic Party who is known as “the Father of Democracy” in Hong Kong. Burton and Lee discuss the extradition issue gripping Hong Kong in the larger context of democratic rights and freedoms in the region.
The recent sentencing of nine leaders of Hong Kong’s pro-democratic Umbrella Movement shows that Beijing’s grip is tightening over Hong Kong’s free society, including the judiciary. Furthermore, the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region government is trying to put in place meas...
2019-05-2129 min
On War & SocietyEpisode 22 – Shell ShockShell shock has become a stand-in for the experience of all soldiers of the First World War. And it has also become one of the most popular topics of inquiry for historians of the First World War. Mark Humphries, associate professor history at Wilfrid Laurier University and Director of the Laurier Centre for Military Strategic and Disarmament Studies, has contributed another addition to the ever-growing literature on the topic with his new book on shell shock in the Canadian Expeditionary Force during the First World War. Looking at the experience of doctors and patients as well as the medical...
2019-03-0141 min
On War & SocietyEpisode 21 – Rural Canada at WarWe know a lot about the urban experience during the First World War in Canada but far less about the rural equivalent. Canadian historians sometimes assume––and quite wrongly––that the urban Canadian experience of the war can stand in for the rural. But it can't. Jonathan Vance's new book A Township at War shows that the conventional narrative of the First World War in Canada did not match that of East Flamborough from 1914 to 1918. Prohibition, conscription, suffrage, enemy alien internment––these are the issues encountered time and again when writing about the First World War. But in a small rural s...
2019-01-3133 minPod Bless CanadaEp. 16 Part 2 - Canada-US relations and the NAFTA talks with Chris Sands and Brian Lee CrowleyEp. 16 Part 2 - Canada-US relations and the NAFTA talks with Chris Sands and Brian Lee Crowley by Macdonald-Laurier Institute
2018-09-2823 minPod Bless CanadaEp. 16 Part 1 - Canada-US relations and the NAFTA talks with Chris Sands and Brian Lee CrowleyEp. 16 Part 1 - Canada-US relations and the NAFTA talks with Chris Sands and Brian Lee Crowley by Macdonald-Laurier Institute
2018-09-2622 min
On War & SocietyEpisode 16 – Unpacking the Trauma Kit, Pt. 2Wars often time come home. Reintegration into civilian life comes with a whole new set of challenges for veterans. For the second part of our four-part series on the past and present experiences of veterans in Canada, two historians and two veterans discuss the instability of civilian life for many veterans after having served in the military. Mental trauma, both sustained on the battlefield and even after returning home, contributes to this instability, as the government and larger Canadian society fails to understand the challenges many veterans face. This episode is funded by the Department of National...
2018-08-3140 min
On War & SocietyEpisode 15 – Unpacking the Trauma Kit, Pt. 1Too often we forget the casualties of war. Whether on film, in novels and even in writing history, scenes of soldiering and warfare pervade while the aftermath is ignored. Nationalism is deeply intertwined with many twenty and twenty-first century wars, making it sometimes difficult to acknowledge war's painful legacies. Over the next few months, we are hoping to counter that narrative by bringing the historical and contemporary experiences of Canadian veterans to the fore. This episode is part one of two on the past and present experiences of veterans in Canada. A panel consisting of two historians a...
2018-07-3129 min
On War & SocietyEpisode 14 – Rewriting the Great WarSince 2014, there has been an outpouring of literature on the First World War that has moved the field in exciting new directions. Over thirty books have been released by Canadian academic presses over the past almost four years, including titles on conscription, shell shock, and the memory of the war. But before these books were published, Mark Humphries wrote an intriguing 2014 article in the Canadian Historical Review about the historiography of the First World War in Canada and where he thought the field should lead next. Among several other revealing insights, he urged future scholars to adopt a transnational...
2018-06-2930 min
On War & SocietyEpisode 8 – In Search of the Canadian OfficerMany have fallen down the rabbit hole of over-researching. Telling the entire story is tempting, but it is an unattainable standard. Reconstructing the past out a series of texts simply cannot measure up to the multifaceted and dynamic realities of an all-encompassing history. And so it is imperative that historians abandon this idealized goal––if not for the sake of time, at least then for one's sanity. Dr. Geoff Hayes, an associate professor of history at the University of Waterloo, visited us this month to talk about his new book Crerar's Lieutenants. But before we discussed its cont...
2017-12-1630 min
On War & SocietyEpisode 3 – Complicating HistoryWho is Wilfrid Laurier University's Cleghorn Fellow in War and Society? Mary Chaktsiris dropped by the studio this month to talk about her new position, teaching in a different environment, and her research into Toronto and the Great War. Mary became the Cleghorn Fellow in 2016, following a two-year stint at the Council of Ontario Universities. Teaching four classes at a new university this past year, Mary still finds that community-building is one of the most important parts of being a professor wherever one may be. Focusing on Toronto during the Great War-period in her dissertation, Mary insists...
2017-07-0126 min
On War & SocietyEpisode 1 – The War Junk HistorianEric Story sits down with Dr. Alex Souchen, a post-doctoral fellow at the Laurier Centre for Military Strategic and Disarmament Studies in Waterloo, ON, to discuss his research on munitions dumping in Canada during the 1940s. Alex helps explain the destructive environmental legacies of munitions dumping in Canada and around the world, and speaks about the growing scientific debate surrounding these legacies. Where does the historian fit in these discussions? In a small role, perhaps, says Alex, but an essential one if we are to understand the ecological impacts of munitions dumping. Towards the end of...
2017-05-0225 min