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Real Talk Ryan Jespersen4/20: Real Talk About CannabisHappy 4/20! Whether you celebrate the annual "Weed Day" or not, you're guaranteed to learn something in this special episode of Real Talk.
5:30 | Chances are somebody you know is using CBD for something. The market's flooded with oils, extracts, tinctures, lotions and potions promising some sort of health benefit. But what does the evidence say? Does CBD actually have healing powers? Health myth buster Tim Caulfield kicks off our 4/20 episode with a fact check.
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45:45 | For years, she's been one of Canada's most well-known cannabis act...2023-04-201h 23
rabble radioCannabis in Canada – who’s running the show?This week on rabble radio, we feature a segment from our most recent Off the Hill political panel. This month, our theme was Off the Hill: Big Biz Marijuana – who wins, who loses? The struggle to end the so-called “war on drugs” in Canada has been epic and arduous over many decades. When marijuana was legalized in 2018, it drastically reduced the number of cannabis-related drug convictions, while also creating a multibillion-dollar industry. But what does the cannabis industry look like today? Who wins, who loses? Who calls the shots, and what’s next? Our Nove...2022-11-1830 min
rabble radioIs the Canadian government failing its veterans?Today is Remembrance Day in Canada. And across the country, communities gather to pay tribute to veterans and military members. But not all veterans are feeling cared for. Some are asking if the government cares about them or their wellbeing at all, or if Veterans’ Affairs Canada is operating under the old “deny, delay, and die” adage. This impression is brought about in large part due to the $560-million plan to sub-contract veteran rehabilitative and vocational services away from the Veterans’ Affairs case workers and into the hands of the for-profit company: Partners in Canadian Veterans R...2022-11-1030 min
Capture QueueWhat typically precedes genocide and why we should pay attention with Dr. Adam JonesFor our 6th episode we bring you author, scholar, and genocide historian Dr. Adam Jones. In the show, we discuss what has typically preceded genocide, war crimes, and crimes against humanity—and why we should all be paying attention to the stark political rhetoric we see today. We also discuss Dr. Jones' upcoming 4th edition of his bestselling book, Genocide, a Comprehensive Introduction, and why he's adding two new cases to the already heavy volume. We chat further about his critique of Noam Chomsky's take on genocide, why it's a civic duty to criticize our own government's for...2021-08-191h 03
Capture QueueDr. Shimi KangThis week, we speak with author, public speaker, Harvard-trained addictions specialist, medical doctor, and behavioural science expert, Dr. Shimi Kang.In the episode, Dr. Kang tells host Tracy Giesz-Ramsay about her latest book, The Tech Solution, where she advocates that children are taught to be more mindful of their social media and device use (favouring connection with friends over mindless scrolling). She also explains the neuroscience behind habit formation (What does dopamine actually do?) and how, even though we know what we all need to be happier and healthier (read: community, outdoor play, healthy food, and breath...2021-07-2232 min
Capture QueueMiriam Kemi HavelinIn today's episode, we speak with Miriam Kemi Havelin, a professional researcher, strategist, and designer. Havelin is currently completing her master's degree at OCAD University in Toronto, Canada, focusing on strategic foresight and innovation. Her work explores the difference between disinformation and misinformation online. During our conversation, we speak about why people fall prey to conspiracy theories and the social and economic power of deception. We talk about the difficulty in getting truth to people when so much information is available online, and why nuance and context rarely goes viral. We also talk about media and journalism i...2021-07-081h 03
Capture QueueIan YoungToday, we speak with award-winning reporter Ian Young of the South China Morning Post. Young is the Post's Vancouver correspondent currently covering the Meng Wanzhou extradition hearings between the US and Canada. He also continues his investigative reporting into the policies that led to devastating coronavirus outbreaks in Vancouver care home facilities. A journalist for more than 20 years, Young covered the 1997 handover of Hong Kong and won (or shared awards for) excellence in investigative reporting and human rights reporting—as well as the HK News Awards 'Scoop of the Year.' In this episode, we discuss the Wanzhou hearings, th...2021-06-1336 min
Viewpoint PodcastPanels, manels or womels? Podcaster Mo Amir helps Gord unpack the intricacies of modern lexiconOWG (Old White Guy) Gordon Price enlists the aid of YBG (Young Brown Guy) Mo Amir, for help in unpacking the modern socio-political lexicon.
Can white people be 'racialized'? Is equity of opportunity the same as equity of outcome? What is privilege, really? Who has it now, and where does the balance tip? And, moreover: what does it really take, to be Gord’s perfect gym buddy?
Join us for a rambling and entertaining conversation as Mo Amir of popular culture podcast This is VANCOLOUR joins Gordon Price for a trip through the landmines of contemporary lexicon.
The Viewpoint Podcast is...2021-06-0901 min
Viewpoint VancouverPanels, manels or womels? Mo Amir helps Gordon Price unpack the intricacies of modern lexiconAn OWG (Old White Guy) enlists the aid of a YBG (Young Brown Guy) in unpacking modern socio-political vocabulary.Can white people be 'racialized'? Is equity of opportunity the same as equity of outcome? What is privilege, really? Who has it now, and where does the balance tip? And, moreover: what does it really take, to be Gord’s perfect gym buddy? Join us for a rambling and entertaining conversation as Mo Amir of popular culture podcast This is VANCOLOUR joins Gordon Price for a trip through the landmines of contemporary lexicon. The View...2021-06-091h 00
Capture QueueRahim Mohamed, Ph.D.For our second episode, we speak with Dr. Rahim Mohamed, a visiting assistant professor of international studies at Centre College in Kentucky, USA. In his conversation with Tracy, Dr. Mohamed explains the key differences between US and Canadian politics, de-centralizing the United States by focusing on comparative politics, and the impact of Senator Mitch McConnell, who hails from Kentucky. He talks about teaching during a pandemic, connecting with his students on mental health—and touches on addiction, health, and economics in the Appalachian region. For more, find us on CaptureQueue.com Portrait of Dr. Rahim Mohamed by Ma...2021-06-0452 min
Capture QueueMichael UyFor the first episode of season two, we speak with Michael Uy, co-owner of Oakwyn Realty in Vancouver, Canada. Michael explains what propelled him to launch his own brokerage, why the company's mandate of "work hard, stay humble" goes deeper than mere rhetoric, why he believes it's important to listen to more than one perspective before making decisions, and how he approaches challenges—whether a rejected proposal or interpersonal conflict. For more, visit CaptureQueue.com or follow us on Facebook and Instagram @CaptureQueue2021-05-3129 min
Capture QueueJoel BakanJoel Bakan is an author, filmmaker, and law professor at the University of British Columbia. His most recent book, The New Corporation, is the sequel to his 2003 title, The Corporation, which—during an era of anti-globalization protests and growing distrust of publicly-traded companies—spawned the highly influential film that same year: The Corporation. In the season finale of the Capture Queue podcast, Joel and Tracy discuss both his book and his recent documentary, The New Corporation, which he made alongside director Jennifer Abbott. Bakan explains why the duo believed a sequel was necessary all these years later, how Corporate Soci...2020-12-1652 min
Capture QueueDavid GunawanIn today's episode, we speak with David Gunawan, owner of Ubuntu Canteen in Vancouver. As an award-winning chef, Gunawan helped transform Vancouver's culinary scene by bringing an ecological mindset to the forefront of fine dining. But today, he's more focused on community wellbeing than on impressing critics. He’s written about the state of the Anthropocene, he’s talked about how modern agriculture contributes to our warming climate, he’s discussed how reconnecting to the soil and our food systems can aid our mental health, and—at this stage in his career—he’s chosen to advocate for a new way of b...2020-12-0838 min
Capture QueueKevin WestellThis episode, we speak with Kevin Westell, founding partner at Pender Litigation.As a criminal lawyer, Westell has represented clients as notorious as Jamie Bacon, and he's worked on cases involving money laundering in B.C. But today, we talk about the other side of criminal law: why those in his professions do what they do. We discuss at length the intersection of mental health, race, poverty, trauma and criminality—and the importance of representation for everyone.2020-10-211h 11
Capture QueueJosh Murphy, MAFor our 9th episode, we speak with Josh Murphy MA, Police Researcher and Professor in the Criminology department at Kwantlen Polytechnic University. He joins us to discuss the realities of policing today, how to properly address mental health in the DTES, the push for police reform and the #DefundTheVPD movement, the difference between street checks and carding, the responsibility of media when covering issues of race and policing—and much, much more. This episode was recorded before the killing of Jacob Blake in Kenosha, Wisconsin, so the protests in that city are not discussed. However, we do spe...2020-09-231h 24
Capture QueueJillian SheridanThis week we speak to Jillian Sheridan, co-founder of Legends Haul Supply Co., a Vancouver company dispatching produce and meat from small, biodiverse farms to local restaurants—and delivering sustainably-sourced pantry items to households city-wide. We speak about what it takes to start a businesses from the ground up and the shifting landscape of the marketplace in such an unpredictable year.2020-07-1642 min
Capture QueueViranlly LiemenaViranlly Liemena is a professional culinary and menswear photographer, social media and marketing strategist, and Vancouver lifestyle celebrity. He also holds a degree from the University of British Columbia in Chemical Engineering—but life had other plans for the supremely talented creator. In episode seven of the Capture Queue podcast, we discuss the outpour of support from Vancouver’s food community for their favourite restaurants, the tragic circumstances unveiled at one the world’s favourite food publications, and why Viranlly believes young creators should continue to do what drives them—despite others’ expectations.CaptureQueue.com2020-06-2550 min
Capture QueueMo AmirAfter taking a two-week break to create more room for the voices of the Black Lives Matter protests, we're back this week with our guest Mo Amir. Mr. Amir is the host of This is Vancolour, a podcast about Canadian culture and politics, as well as a columnist with the Daily Hive. In this episode, we speak about the importance of dialogue in these uncertain and extremely difficult times, the shift that’s been taking place in our media landscape over the past few decades, and why we need to adjust policy on everything from mental health to policing.2020-06-1857 min
Capture QueueRose ArchieThis week’s guest is Rose Archie, co-founder of Nations, a nonprofit aimed at empowering indigenous youth to embrace their right to self-determination through the positive impact of skateboarding. Archie is also the organizer of Stop, Drop, and Roll, a women’s skateboard contest hosted annually in Vancouver. In this episode we speak about her experience organizing punk concerts in her youth, how that led to her strong community involvement today, and why she believes it’s important to be a role model for the Indigenous youth growing up skateboarding today.CaptureQueue.com2020-05-2940 min
Capture QueueJim DiehlFor episode 4, we speak with Jim Diehl, a photographer, video producer, and professional athlete trainer. He picked up a camera in 2016 and today the joke amongst his friends in the industry is that he immediately knew more about photography than most career photographers.2020-05-221h 03
Capture QueuePaul PelletierIn the third episode of the Capture Queue podcast, we speak to Paul Pelletier—a lawyer, author, public speaker, and expert on workplace harassment. He discusses how to address vitriol from managers and why it's critical for both employees and employers to confront abuse in the office.This conversation was recorded before COVID-19 led to the global workplace shutdown, so the issues discussed have taken on new life forms, though Paul's expertise and advice are not only still relevant, but tremendously useful in this time of occupational uncertainty. CaptureQueue.com2020-05-1454 min
Capture QueueDr. Fidel Vila-RodriguezDr. Fidel Vila-Rodriguez is a clinical scientist at the University of British Columbia’s NINET Lab studying repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) in the treatment of depression, Parkinson's disease, and OCD. In the second episode of the Capture Queue podcast, he explains what rTMS is, how it functions, and the work he’s doing to push for wider access to rTMS and similar treatments. View the accompanying photographs taken during our conversation in the lab at CaptureQueue.com2020-05-0732 min
Capture QueueAdam Cook, CEO of Layback Co.In the first episode of the Capture Queue podcast, I speak with Adam Cook, co-founder and CEO of Layback Hammock Co. We discuss the power of perseverance in the face of adversity and what it means to build meaningful connections—in both business and in life. This episode was recorded before the COVID-19 quarantine, so our discussion tackles the business landscape before the added challenges of a post-coronavirus world. CaptureQueue.com2020-04-2832 min
Capture QueueWelcome to the Capture Queue podcastWelcome to the Capture Queue podcast. These episodes are the second phase of an interview series I began in 2015 which appeared at capturequeue.com—but only in transcribed Q&A format. I was encouraged by former guests to turn these conversations into an audio show, so here we are. Now, you can listen to, rather than read, these upcoming interviews. What’s in a name? Capture Queue is a line-up of creators, academics, and entrepreneurs who are photographed then interviewed to offer insight into the work they do and the issues they care about. These issues can range...2020-04-2101 min
Track & Food PodcastChef Daniel Williams of Dachi on cooking Seasonal, Vibrant Restaurant Communities and The Healthy Chef LifeIn this episode we spoke with our good friend Chef Daniel Williams of Dachi. A new 40 seat upstart located in the Hastings-Sunrise area of Vancouver, Dachi is the sort of small neighbourhood restaurant a community often craves but rarely gets. With a vibrant beverage program and a focused food menu set to the concept of locality and what’s in season, we were eager to hear Dan speak about his journey in kitchens and what it’s been like to open and be apart of this popular restaurant. We also discussed his recent year...2019-04-151h 18Track & Food PodcastGroup Chat: Mackenzie Chilton and Shoel Davidson of Vancouver's Mind The Bar and Industry Mental HealthIn this episode we spoke with Shoel Davidson and Mackenzie Chilton, who are two of the main drivers behind the new hospitality driven non-profit Mind The Bar. As an excellent follow up to our last episode which featured Tracy Giesz-Ramsay speaking about addiction, this episode we delve into what Mind The Bar is and how they're trying to bring awareness and resources for those who suffer from suicide, depression, anxiety and workplace harassment. Part of doing the podcast for us was to have episodes such as this one, where thoughtful discussion would emerge when an important topic n...2018-12-291h 13Track & Food PodcastTracy Giesz-Ramsay on Everything Addiction, What Causes It, How We Deal With It and Things That bother us About ItIn this episode we chat with local up and coming writer Tracy Giesz-Ramsay about addiction, its root causes and how society has come to recognize many of its symptoms. Drawing on some of her well researched knowledge, Tracy gives us the goods of why this issue is one worth discussing. We highly recommend you read her latest feature from Ricochet Magazine “The Underlying Causes Of An Escalating Crisis.” It’s a vivid and eye opening piece that will give you full insight into a growing epidemic. This was a fun and insightful episode for us. Definit...2018-12-1459 min
Unpacking the NewsAmnesty, Addiction and LegalizationHundreds of thousands of Canadians have been affected by marijuana prohibition laws, but the Trudeau government has been slow to coordinate Amnesty legislation with the legalization of Cannabis. On episode 70 of 'Unpacking the News', investigative journalist Tracy Giesz-Ramsay joins host Andre Goulet to discuss Day Zero of Legalization.Plus: society pathologizes addiction without understanding why it happens, but there's a growing consensus, particularly in the medical community, that addiction is not a moral failing or weakness of will. In this conversation, Ramsay-Giesz and Goulet explore how conditioning, childhood trauma and social and economic exclusion can lead to addiction.2018-10-1723 min