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Inside Policy TalksThe evolving battlegrounds of free speech: Peter Copeland and Kristopher KinsingerWelcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of MLI's Domestic Program, is joined by Kristopher Kinsinger, an Ontario lawyer and civil liberties advocate, to discuss the pressing issues surrounding freedom of expression and freedom of peaceful assembly in Canada.They delve into the legal framework and jurisprudence around our fundamental Charter rights, and highlight recent Supreme Court cases that have grappled with the limits of hate speech and offensive expression.They also explore a current case Kinsinger is involved in...2024-11-1947 minInside Policy TalksTrouble at the Canada-US border? Alex Dalziel and Jamie TronnesWelcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this episode, Alex Dalziel, Senior Fellow and National Security Project Lead at MLI, sits down with Jamie Tronnes, the Executive Director of MLI's Center for North American Prosperity and Security in Washington, DC. They dive deep into the pressing issues surrounding Canada's immigration policy and its impact on the Canada-U.S. border:What changes has Canada made to its immigration system in the wake of COVID-19, and how is this affecting the flow of people across the northern border? How are...2024-11-1518 minInside Policy TalksEXTENDED CUT - The disturbing truth of Canada’s euthanasia program: Peter Copeland and Ramona CoelhoWelcome to Inside Policy Talks, the flagship video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this extended episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of MLI’s Domestic Policy Program, continues his conversation with Senior Fellow Dr. Ramona Coelho, a family physician from London, Ontario, whose practice largely serves marginalized communities. This longer format offers deeper insights into Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) program.Together, they explore:The history of MAiD in Canada, from its initial legislative framework to the current expanded regime;The criteria and terminology for MAiD eligibility, examining issues like vagueness, lack of m...2024-11-0855 minInside Policy TalksCanada’s struggle against transnational crime & money laundering: Alex Dalziel and Jamie FerrillWelcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this episode, Alex Dalziel sits down with Jamie Ferrill, Head of Financial Crime Studies & Lecturer at the Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security, to tackle Canada’s growing challenges with transnational crime and money laundering.Ferrill explains how criminal networks exploit global trade routes and complex supply chains to shift massive illicit funds across borders and through Canada.She explore the vulnerabilities in Canada’s trade relationships with the U.S. and China, the rise of trade-based money laun...2024-11-0533 minInside Policy TalksThe disturbing truth of Canada’s euthanasia program: Peter Copeland and Ramona CoelhoWelcome to Inside Policy, the flagship video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of MLI’s Domestic Policy Program, is joined by Senior Fellow Dr. Ramona Coelho, a family physician from London, Ontario, whose practice is dedicated to serving marginalized communities.Together, they discuss Dr. Coelho's recent work with Ontario’s Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) Death Review Committee and the disturbing findings from its first report. They delve into the systemic challenges facing marginalized groups who are disproportionately affected by MAiD.Dr. Coelho contends that MAiD shou...2024-10-3118 minInside Policy TalksUsing the Notwithstanding clause to fix our justice system: Peter Copeland and Ryan AlfordWelcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of MLI's Domestic Program, is joined by Ryan Alford, a professor of law and MLI Senior Fellow. They delve into the pressing issues surrounding mandatory minimums and the evolving landscape of criminal justice reform in Canada.They examine the implications of recent court rulings on mandatory minimums and the ongoing speculation regarding the use of the Notwithstanding Clause in response to perceived judicial overreach.The conversation further explores the broader implications of crime...2024-10-2537 minInside Policy TalksDouble Trouble: Our fear of escalation makes the West look weak / Balkan Devlen with Edward Hunter ChristieWelcome to Double Trouble, a special foreign policy focused podcast series within MLI's Inside Policy Talks, to address the growing challenge of the Sino-Russian axis of authoritarianism facing the West.In this episode, MLI's Balkan Devlen sits down with Edward Hunter Christie, a senior research fellow at the Finnish Institute of International Affairs and former deputy head of NATO's Innovation Unit, to discuss how the West's policy of fear and non-escalation projects weakness and places Europe and even North America in greater danger. The Macdonald-Laurier Institute gratefully acknowledges the support of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Canada.F...2024-10-2441 minInside Policy TalksIs Canada winning the fight against crime?: Peter Copeland and Dave SnowWelcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of MLI's Domestic Program, is joined by Dave Snow, a professor of political science at the University of Guelph and MLI Senior Fellow, to explore the complexities of bail legislation and crime trends in Canada.Both discuss MLI's recently released Urban Crime Report, the implications of Bill C-48, which introduced a reverse onus for bail in specific cases, and the potential consequences of this approach on violent crime and the criminal justice system. The conversation...2024-10-1637 minInside Policy TalksThe real story behind Canada's housing crisis: Peter Copeland and Matthew SpokeWelcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of MLI's Domestic Program, is joined by Matthew Spoke, a Canadian tech entrepreneur and Founder of Moves, a fintech company for the gig economy, to discuss what lies at the root of Canada's current housing crisis.Both discuss how restrictive land use policies, high development charges, and rent controls have driven up housing costs, while underscoring the urgent need for provincial leadership to tackle supply shortages and streamline housing policy.Like, review, share...2024-10-1041 minInside Policy TalksDouble Trouble: Looking at China from the Baltics, from economic opportunity to authoritarian challengeWelcome to Double Trouble, a special foreign policy focused podcast series within MLI's Inside Policy Talks, to address the growing challenge of the Sino-Russian axis of authoritarianism facing the West.In this episode, MLI's Balkan Devlen sits down with Una Bērziņa-Čerenkova, political scientist and China scholar, to discuss the shifting attitudes towards China across the Baltic countries. In recent years, China has gone from being seen as an economic opportunity (one that the Balkans were in danger of missing out on) to an authoritarian security challenge. The Macdonald-Laurier Institute gratefully acknowledges the supp...2024-10-1037 minInside Policy TalksWe must preserve safety and fairness in women's sport: Peter Copeland and Emma HiltonWelcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of MLI's Domestic Program, interviews Emma Hilton, a leading expert on sex and sports, on the complexities of gender categories in athletic competition, particularly at the Olympics:What are the performance disparities between males and females in sports? Can testosterone suppression level the playing field? How are individual sports federations redefining fairness?Like, review, comment, share, subscribe2024-10-0328 minInside Policy TalksCanada-US border security - A North American perspective: Alex Dalziel and Alan BersinWelcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this episode, Alex Dalziel sits down with Alan Bersin, a former Assistant Secretary of Homeland Security and Commissioner of the US Customs and Border Protection, to explore modern border management between the U.S. and Canada.They discuss how a trilateral, technology-driven approach to border security can bolster trade, combat illicit activities like fentanyl trafficking, and make North America more competitive globally.Find Inside Policy Talks on YouTube and wherever else you get your audio.Like, review...2024-10-0235 minInside Policy TalksThe new censorship, professional regulators erode free speech: Peter Copeland and Christine Van GeynWelcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this episode, Peter Copeland, Deputy Director of MLI's Domestic Program, interviews Christine Van Geyn, Litigation Director for the Canadian Constitution Foundation, on the growing impact of regulatory creep on free expression in Canada:How are professional regulators limiting freedoms? What are the implications for Canadians' rights? Can we reverse this trend?Like, review, comment, share, subscribe!2024-09-2735 minInside Policy TalksDouble Trouble: Reflections from GLOBESECWelcome to Double Trouble, a special foreign policy focused podcast series within MLI's Inside Policy Talks, to address the growing challenge of the Sino-Russian axis of authoritarianism facing the West.In this episode, MLI senior fellows Jonathan Berkshire Miller, Marcus Kolga, and Alexander Lanoszka discuss their experience in Prague at a premier global security forum, GLOBESEC. The Macdonald-Laurier Institute gratefully acknowledges the support of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Canada.Find Inside Policy Talks on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever else you get your audio.Like, comment, share, subscribe!2024-09-1925 minInside Policy TalksThe hidden world of organized crime in Canada: Todd Hataley and Alexander DalzielWelcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this episode, Alex Dalziel sits down with Dr. Todd Hataley to discuss the growing threat of transnational organized crime in Canada, the fentanyl crisis, and how Canada can better secure its border with the U.S.Find Inside Policy Talks on YouTube and wherever else you get your audio.Like, review, comment, share, subscribe!2024-09-0626 minInside Policy TalksBridging Canada and Latvia: Balkan Devlen and Artis PabriksWelcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this episode you'll hear Balkan Devlen in conversation with Dr. Artis Pabriks, Minister of Defence and Deputy Prime Minister of Latvia, to discuss Canada-Latvia relations, with a focus on cooperation in the development of defence technologies, including drones. Find Inside Policy Talks on YouTube and wherever else you get your audio.Like, review, comment, share, subscribe!2024-08-1527 minInside Policy TalksDouble Trouble: Neo-Idealism, a new approach to geopolitics / Balkan Devlen and Benjamin TallisWelcome to Double Trouble, a special foreign policy focused podcast series within MLI's Inside Policy Talks, to address the growing challenge of the Sino-Russian axis of authoritarianism facing the West.In this episode, Benjamin Tallis joins Senior Fellow Balkan Devlen to discuss neo-idealism, an ideological framework by which western democratic nations can promote the fundamental values of freedom and democracy on the world stage and counter the forces of authoritarianism and tyranny.The Macdonald-Laurier Institute gratefully acknowledges the support of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Canada.Find Inside Policy Talks on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever else...2024-08-0840 minInside Policy TalksCanada in the global energy transition: Alexander Dalziel and Heather Exner-PirotWelcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this episode you'll hear Alexander Dalziel in conversation with Heather Exner-Pirot on the geopolitical implications of energy security, focusing on Canada's strategic position as a major energy producer and exporter.Find Inside Policy Talks on YouTube and wherever else you get your audio.Like, review, comment, share, subscribe!2024-08-0229 minInside Policy Talks$100 Billion a year?!? Financial Crime in Canada: Christian Leuprecht and Alexander DalzielWelcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this episode you'll hear Alexander Dalziel in conversation with Christian Leuprecht on the rise of financial crime in Canada and what our government should be doing about it. Find Inside Policy Talks on YouTube and wherever else you get your audio.Like, review, comment, share, subscribe!2024-07-2525 minInside Policy TalksUnpacking Canada's announcements at the NATO Summit / Double TroubleWelcome to Double Trouble, a special foreign policy focused podcast series within MLI's Inside Policy Talks, to address the growing challenge of the Sino-Russian axis of authoritarianism facing the West.In this episode you'll hear transatlantic program director Balkan Devlen in conversation with MLI Senior Fellows Alexander Lanoszka and Richard Shimooka. Devlen, Lanoszka and Shimooka unpack Canada's announcements at the NATO Summit and the governments tendency to substitute policy press releases for concrete action. The Macdonald-Laurier Institute gratefully acknowledges the support of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Canada.Find Inside Policy Talks on Apple, Spotify, Google, or w...2024-07-1756 minInside Policy TalksDouble Trouble / NATO and the Indo-PacificWelcome to Double Trouble, a special foreign policy focused podcast series within MLI's Inside Policy Talks, to address the growing challenge of the Sino-Russian axis of authoritarianism facing the West.In this episode you'll hear Balkan Devlen in conversation with Alexander Lanozska and Jonathan Berkshire Miller on their recent paper, Hard constraints – The supply and demand of NATO in the Indo-Pacific.https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/hard-constraints-the-supply-and-demand-of-nato-in-the-indo-pacific-alexander-lanoszka-balkan-devlen-and-jonathan-berkshire-miller/The Macdonald-Laurier Institute gratefully acknowledges the support of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Canada.Find Inside Policy Talks on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever else you get your audio.2024-07-0446 minInside Policy TalksRussia and China, partners in the Arctic? / Double Trouble: Balkan Devlen with Alex DalzielWelcome to Double Trouble, a special foreign policy focused podcast series within MLI's Inside Policy Talks, to address the growing challenge of the Sino-Russian axis of authoritarianism facing the West.In this episode you'll hear Balkan Devlen in conversation with Alex Dalziel on his new paper Eurasian North: The Geopolitics of Russia and China in the Arctic.https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/eurasian-north-the-geopolitics-of-russia-and-china-in-the-arctic/The Macdonald-Laurier Institute gratefully acknowledges the support of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Canada.Find Inside Policy Talks on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever else you get your audio.2024-06-2044 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 minInside Policy TalksAntisemitism on campus / Aaron Wudrick and Sydney GreenspoonWelcome to Inside Policy Talks, the in-house podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this episode you'll hear Aaron Wudrick in conversation with Sydney Greenspoon, Jewish student leader within the University of Windsor's Law School, on the trials faced by Jewish students since the Oct. 7 terror attacks. Find Inside Policy Talks on Apple, Spotify, or wherever else you get your audio.Like, review, comment, share, subscribe!2024-05-2322 minInside Policy TalksDouble Trouble: Cold War 2.0 / Balkan Devlen with George TakachWelcome to Double Trouble, a special foreign policy focused podcast series within MLI's Inside Policy Talks, to address the growing challenge of the Sino-Russian axis of authoritarianism facing the West.In this episode you'll hear Balkan Devlen in conversation with George Takach on his book COLD WAR 2.0 Artificial Intelligence in the New Battle Between Russia, China, and America.Read George's recent article for MLI here: https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/an-urgent-agenda-for-canada-in-a-cold-war-2-0-george-s-takach-for-inside-policy/The Macdonald-Laurier Institute gratefully acknowledges the support of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Canada.Find Inside Policy Talks on Apple, Spotify, Google, o...2024-05-1646 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 minInside Policy TalksSoutheast Asia and the Indo-Pacific Construct / Stephen Nagy and Jonathan Berkshire MillerWelcome to Inside Policy Talks, the in-house podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this episode you'll hear Jonathan Berkshire Miller in conversation with Stephen Nagy on his new book Southeast Asia and the Indo-Pacific Construct: https://novapublishers.com/shop/southeast-asia-and-the-indo-pacific-construct/Find Inside Policy Talks on Apple, Spotify, or wherever else you get your audio.2024-05-0924 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 minInside Policy TalksDouble Trouble: Goodbye globalization? Balkan Devlen with Elisabeth BrawWelcome to Double Trouble, a special foreign policy focused podcast series within MLI's Inside Policy Talks, to address the growing challenge of the Sino-Russian axis of authoritarianism facing the West. In this episode you'll hear Balkan Devlen in conversation with Elisabeth Braw on her book Goodbye Globalization: The return of a divided world.https://yalebooks.yale.edu/book/9780300272277/goodbye-globalization/The Macdonald-Laurier Institute gratefully acknowledges the support of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Canada.Find Inside Policy Talks on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever else you get your audio.2024-05-0236 minHandpicked: Stories from the FieldSeason 4, Episode 1 - Handpicked Presents: The Voicing Change Podcast - "Introducing Voicing Change" Season 4: Episode 1 – Handpicked Presents: Voicing Change - “Introducing Voicing Change” Featuring: Dr. Andrew Spring, Dr. Eve Nimmo, Enock Mac'Ouma In this episode of Handpicked: Stories from the Field, we present an episode of the Voicing Change Podcast called, “Introducing Voicing Change.” This episode introduces the project, "Voicing Change: Co-Creating Knowledge and Capacity for Sustainable Food Systems." The project connects community partners, researchers, and students from three regions—Northwest Territories; Migori County, Kenya; and Southern Brazil—to create a Community of Practice exploring local, innovative, and sustainable food systems that centre traditional and Indigenous knowledges. ...2024-04-2525 minInside Policy TalksHow a trans activist group undermined medical science / Aaron Wudrick and Mia HughesWelcome to Inside Policy Talks, the in-house podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this episode you'll hear Aaron Wudrick in conversation with Mia Hughes on her research documenting how WPATH (World Professional Association for Transgender Health) undermined medical science. Like, review, comment, share, subscribe!2024-04-2527 minInside Policy TalksFacing the Sino-Russian axis / Double Trouble: Balkan Devlen and Jonathan Berkshire MillerIntroducing Double Trouble, a special foreign policy focused podcast series within MLI's Inside Policy Talks, to address the growing challenge of the Sino-Russian axis of authoritarianism facing the West. The Macdonald-Laurier Institute gratefully acknowledges the support of Konrad-Adenauer-Stiftung Canada.Find Inside Policy Talks on Apple, Spotify, Google, or wherever else you get your audio. 2024-04-1831 minInside Policy TalksHuman Rights Tribunal has no business policing 'hate speech': Aaron Wudrick with David ThomasWelcome to Inside Policy Talks, the in-house podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this episode you'll hear Aaron Wudrick in conversation with David Thomas, former chair of the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal and author of a recent National Post op-ed entitled: I chaired the Human Rights Tribunal. It has no business policing 'hate speech'.https://nationalpost.com/opinion/david-thomas-canadian-human-rights-tribunal-has-no-business-policing-hate-speechLike, review, comment, share, subscribe!2024-04-0223 minInside Policy TalksOut of control immigration is breaking the Canadian social contract: Aaron Wudrick with Siavash SafaviWelcome to Inside Policy Talks, the in-house podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this episode you'll hear Aaron Wudrick in conversation with Siavash Safavi."You come here for better opportunities. Why? Why is Canada able offer better opportunities for you?... it is because of these ideals that [Canada] has been built around," said Siavash.Siavash's article for the National Post: https://nationalpost.com/opinion/canadas-clueless-immigration-policy-will-not-end-wellLike, review, comment, share, subscribe!2024-03-2829 min
Staying Golden PodcastStaying Golden - Episode 4: The Entrepreneurial Path with Allan Cayenne Welcome to the Staying Golden Podcast, hosted by Ayanfe Ayeni.In this exciting episode, Allan Cayenne shares how stepping into volunteer positions during his time at Wilfrid Laurier University ignited an unexpected journey into the world of entrepreneurship outside his field of study.Watch Video Podcast: https://vimeo.com/924616095/ccd8b2259b?share=copy2024-03-1824 minInside Policy TalksCanada could do more in the 'cyber domain': Aaron Wudrick and Christian LeuprechtWelcome to Inside Policy Talks, the in-house podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this episode you'll hear Aaron Wudrick in conversation with Christian Leuprecht discussing his recent article "Coalition Strategic Cyber Campaigns: Functional Engagement as Cyber Doctrine for Middle Power Statecraft"Canada is on a downward trend in our influence in the cyber domain."When we hear criticisms of Canada not doing enough, cyber space is one of those [areas]... there is an opportunity for Canada to be a more serious player." - Christian LeuprechtLike, review, comment, share, subscribe!2024-03-1427 minInside Policy TalksThe harms of Covid policy: Aaron Wudrick and Kevin BardoshWelcome to Inside Policy Talks, the in-house podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this episode you'll hear Aaron Wudrick in conversation with Kevin Bardosh of Collateral Global on his work to understand the harms of Covid policy, the politicization of science throughout the pandemic, and the ways in which Covid policy represented an unprecedented departure from the prior consensus of the global health community."There is an astronomical amount of academic research on the negative impacts of lockdown and all of the other non-pharmaceutical interventions that were rolled out during Covid." - Kevin Bardosh2024-02-2917 minInside Policy TalksIn defence of civilization: Aaron Wudrick and Michael BonnerWelcome to Inside Policy Talks, the in-house podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this episode you'll hear Aaron Wudrick in conversation with Michael Bonner on his new book, In defence of civilization: How the past can renew our present.Available here: https://sutherlandhousebooks.com/product/in-defense-of-civilization/"What makes the situation in Canada... troubling is that we have an entire class of people, an elite, governing class, who seem to really believe that the way out of humanities problems is to forget history and that being divorced from it is to be free from...2024-02-2231 minInside Policy TalksIt is time to permanently defund UNRWA: Jonathan Berkshire Miller and Casey BabbWelcome to Inside Policy Talks, the in-house podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this episode you'll hear Jonathan Berkshire Miller in conversation with Dr. Casey Babb. "[UNRWA] was a noble organization with a clear, justifiable cause 75-or-so-years-ago. In the time since it has morphed into something far beyond that and has in a variety of ways made the situation much worse for Palestinians and Israeli's alike."Like, review, comment, share, subscribe!2024-02-2026 minInside Policy TalksThe decline in the rule of law in Canada and the Israel-Gaza protests: Aaron Wudrick and Ryan AlfordWelcome to Inside Policy Talks, the in-house podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this episode you'll hear Aaron Wudrick in conversation with Ryan Alford on the decline in the rule of law in Canada. "The key problem that we have is the notion that the boundaries for police enforcement are not consistent with uniform and neutral principles but rather that [the law] is being selectively enforced based on political considerations." - Ryan AlfordLike, review, comment, share, subscribe!2024-02-1519 minInside Policy TalksUnderstanding the threat from AI: Balkan Devlen and Darren McKeeWelcome to Inside Policy Talks, the in-house podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this episode you'll hear Balkan Devlen in conversation with Darren McKee on his new book, Uncontrollable, The threat of artificial super intelligence and the race to save the world.Like, review, comment, share, subscribe!2023-12-1444 minStaying Golden PodcastStaying Golden - Episode 2: Junaid Ali Welcome to the Staying Golden Podcast, hosted by Ayanfe Ayeni.In this episode, Junaid takes us on a thrilling ride from his humble beginnings spinning beats for 50 people at The Turret to commanding stages with 25,000 fans. Beyond the music scene, he also shares his innovative project, "Stock Shock," a game designed to teach financial literacy to its players. Junaid's philosophy of "taking one slice at a time" not only guided his musical journey but also fueled his efforts in launching Stock Shock.The Staying Golden Podcast is brought to you by the Laurier Alumni Association.2023-12-1131 minInside Policy TalksAttitudes to immigration are reshaping political alignment: Aaron Wudrick with Eric KaufmannWelcome to Inside Policy Talks, the in-house podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this episode you'll hear Aaron Wudrick in conversation with Eric Kaufmann on the rise of immigration as a central issue shaping political alignment in Canada and across the Western world.Like, review, comment, share, subscribe!2023-12-0727 minInside Policy TalksAntisemitism, Iran, Ukraine, and Trump 2024: Marcus Kolga and David FrumWelcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this episode you'll hear Marcus Kolga in conversation with prominent political commentator and author David Frum. Marcus and David discuss everything from the rise of antisemitism in Canada to the fading support for Ukraine in parts of the GOP, to populist movements across North America and the possibility of a Trump re-election in 2024. Like, review, comment, share, subscribe!2023-11-3022 minInside Policy TalksIs 'from the river to the sea' hate speech?: Aaron Wudrick and Kaveh ShahroozWelcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this episode you'll hear Aaron Wudrick in conversation with Kaveh Shahrooz on the shifting sides in the battle for free speech. "People need to understand why free speech is an important value. I would argue in fact that it is the most important value. It's the corrective to everything else that can go wrong in a society, you can fix anything else so long as you can talk about it," notes Kaveh.Read Aaron and Kaveh's article for Inside P...2023-11-2325 minInside Policy TalksA principled path forward for free speech in Canada: Aaron Wudrick and Ryan AlfordWelcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this episode you'll hear Aaron Wudrick in conversation with Ryan Alford on the fraying foundations for free speech in Canada. Whether aimed at the Freedom Convoy or at pro-Hamas / pro-Palestine protestors, calls for censorship have come from actors across the political spectrum. Aaron and Ryan asks how we can establish lines that maximize freedom of expression but still protect individuals with legitimate concerns about violence. Find Inside Policy Talks on YouTube and wherever else you get your audio (Spotify, Apple, Google, A...2023-11-1729 minInside Policy TalksHybrid warfare and critical undersea infrastructure: Balkan Devlen, Alexander Dalziel and Henri VanhanenWelcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this episode you'll hear Balkan Devlen in conversation with Alexander Dalziel, and Henri Vanhanen on how Canada and other democratic nations should respond to the threat to critical undersea infrastructure from malicious global actors. Read Alexander and Henri's article for Inside Policy here: https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/undersea-under-threat/Find Inside Policy Talks on YouTube and wherever else you get your audio (Spotify, Apple, Google, Amazon).Like, review, comment, share, subscribe!2023-11-1137 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 minInside Policy TalksDirty Money, Financial Crime in Canada: Christian Leuprecht in conversation with Aaron Wudrick / MLIWelcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this episode you'll hear Aaron Wudrick in conversation with Christian Leuprecht on his and Jamie Ferrill's new book Dirty Money: Financial Crime in Canada.Available here: https://www.mqup.ca/dirty-money-products-9780228019053.phpFind Inside Policy Talks on YouTube and wherever else you get your audio (Spotify, Apple, Google, Amazon).Like, review, comment, share, subscribe!2023-10-2621 min
The Laurier Teaching PodcastShaunasea Brown: Building Collective Care in the ClassroomShauansea Brown in Laurier’s Communication Studies department discusses how she creates an environment where students can have difficult conversations safely by building trust and a collective care ethic in her classroom. Dr. Brown discusses how she encourages students to bring their lived experiences into her course. She also helps students unpack and discuss new ways of seeing and understanding, creating a supportive framework that gives students the responsibility for taking care of themselves and each other. Follow Shaunasea Brown on Instagram: @drshaunasea Hosted by Alesha Moffat, educational developer Explore more from Teaching Ex...2023-10-2635 minInside Policy TalksAntisemitism and terrorism from Tehran to Hamas - Jonathan Berkshire Miller and Kaveh ShahroozWelcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. In this episode you'll hear Jonathan Berkshire Miller in conversation with Kaveh Shahrooz on Hamas' attack in Israel and the thread of antisemitism that runs from Iran to Hamas and other terrorist organizations.Kaveh's article in the Globe and Mail can be read here: https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-an-antisemitic-thread-runs-from-hamas-to-tehran/Find Inside Policy Talks on YouTube and wherever else you get your audio (Spotify, Apple, Google, Amazon).Like, review, comment, share, subscribe!2023-10-1917 minInside Policy TalksThe 'new Ottawa consensus' and our broken economy - Aaron Wudrick and Jon HartleyWelcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this episode you'll hear Aaron Wudrick in conversation with Jon Hartley about his recent article for The Hub, Is the ‘New Ottawa Consensus’ killing our economy?.Find Inside Policy Talks on YouTube and wherever else you get your audio (Spotify, Apple, Google, Amazon).Like, review, comment, share, subscribe!2023-10-0521 min
Popping Bubbles PodcastThriving with... Enactus Laurier 🇨🇦Popping Bubbles Podcast hosts Stefan and Liza sat down with Canadian national champions Enactus Laurier for an inspiring conversation about their ambitious social enterprises and their road to the 2023 Enactus World Cup.Follow Enactus Laurier and their projects: https://www.instagram.com/enactuslaurier/Find the Popping Bubbles Podcast on:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/poppingbubbles_podcast/?hl=enTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@poppingbubbles_podcastSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2BLq9CuJ5wepfeCyDRsitw?si=6db59a9174fb47abSupport the showFind the Popping Bubbles Podcast on:2023-10-0232 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 minInside Policy TalksRomanian Energy Minister, Sebastian Burduja, talks energy security with Jonathan Berkshire MillerWelcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this episode you'll hear Jonathan Berkshire Miller in conversation with Romanian Energy Minister, Sebastian Burduja. Romania serves as an energy hub for Ukraine, Moldova, and other partners, blunting Russia's capacity to use energy as a weapon. Find Inside Policy Talks on YouTube and wherever else you get your audio (Spotify, Apple, Google, Amazon).Like, review, comment, share, subscribe!2023-09-2111 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 minInside Policy TalksDoes the foreign-interference inquiry have the right tools?Welcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute.In this episode you'll hear Balkan Devlen in conversation with Jonathan Berkshire Miller and Charles Burton about the recently announced public inquiry into foreign interference. Our expert panel analyses where the inquiry's mandate falls short and suggests how it might become effective in the task at hand. Find Inside Policy Talks on YouTube and wherever else you get your audio (Spotify, Apple, Google, Amazon).Like, review, comment, share, subscribe!2023-09-1230 minInside Policy TalksCanada's Prime Ministers and the making of foreign policy - Aaron Wudrick and Patrice DutilWelcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. In this episode you'll hear Aaron Wudrick in conversation with Patrice Dutil about his new book, Statesman, Strategists, and Diplomats: Canada's Prime Ministers and the making of foreign policy. Find Inside Policy Talks on YouTube and wherever else you get your audio (Spotify, Apple, Google, Amazon).Like, review, comment, share, subscribe!2023-07-3126 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 TalksCan Canada really send more troops to Latvia? - Balkan Devlen and Richard ShimookaWelcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. In this episode you'll hear Balkan Devlen and Richard Shimooka discuss Canada's recent commitment to expand our enhanced forward presence in Latvia over the next 3 years. Even the 800 troops currently deployed are significantly straining our Armed Forces. It is unclear how Canada will effectively fulfill these new commitments. Find Inside Policy Talks on YouTube and wherever else you get your audio (Spotify, Apple, Google, Amazon).Like, review, comment, share, subscribe!2023-07-2439 minInside Policy TalksCanada at NATO's Vilnius Summit - Jonathan Berkshire Miller and Balkan DevlenWelcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. In this episode you'll hear Jonathan Berkshire Miller and Balkan Devlen discuss the importance of NATO's upcoming summit in Vilnius. In their series of op-eds for the National post, Balkan and Jonathan layout three priorities for Canada to bring to the summit: a tangible roadmap for Ukraine's involvement with the alliance, the position of the alliance in countering an increasingly disruptive China, and a recommitment to defence spending. Find Inside Policy Talks on YouTube and wherever else you get your audio (Spotify, Apple, Google...2023-07-0740 minInside Policy TalksThe economic vision of the constitution - Aaron Wudrick and Malcolm LavoieWelcome to Inside Policy Talks, the premier video podcast of the Macdonald-Laurier Institute. In this episode you'll hear Aaron Wudrick in conversation with Malcolm Lavoie on his new book, Trade and Commerce: Canada's Economic Constitution.Find Inside Policy Talks with video on YouTube and wherever else you get your audio (Spotify, Apple, Google, Amazon). Like, review, comment, share, subscribe!2023-07-0518 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 minStaying Golden PodcastStaying Golden - Episode 6: Jennifer AndrewsWelcome to the Staying Golden Podcast, hosted by Luke Hogan. In this episode, we're catching up with Jennifer Andrews, class of 2018. After achieving a Masters of Science at the University of Guelph, Jennifer found a passion for marketing and entrepreneurship. In this episode, we talk about how she found this passion and used it to start her own business, FreshLeaf Marketing. Jennifer's new book, Scientist to CEO, is available now on Amazon.FreshLeaf Marketing: https://freshleafmarketing.ca/Jennifer's personal website: https://www.jenniferroseandrews.com/scientist-to-ceoBuy Scientist to CEO on Amazon: https://www...2023-06-2225 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 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=5052022-09-0930 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=5042022-08-1216 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=5032022-08-0416 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-e19nch22022-04-0136 min
WielerVerhaal PodcastWielerVerhaal Podcast #13: Eurosport-commentator Bobbie Traksel en bookmaker Bingoal voelen stijgende populariteit Ronde van VlaanderenVoor aflevering 13 van de WielerVerhaal Podcast zitten we samen met voormalig profwielrenner en Eurosport-commentator Bobbie Traksel bij bookmaker Bingoal, onze partner en Belgische nummer 1 in wielerweddenschappen. Bingoal'ers Dieter Vanlerberghe en Kevin Laurier voelen de toenemende populariteit van de Ronde van Vlaanderen en dat vraagt een genuanceerde aanpak. Traksel, zelf ooit 2 keer aan de start van Vlaanderens Mooiste, voegt er zijn eigen ervaringen aan toe. We bespraken onder meer het belang van de verhalen uit de buik van het peloton tijdens de live-uitzendingen en waarom Bingoal zijn noteringen hier last-minute op baseert.. Wil je te weten komen hoe jouw wielerweddenschap...2022-03-3152 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
WielerVerhaal PodcastWielerVerhaal Podcast #11: Dieter Vanlerberghe en Kevin Laurier, topbookmakers bij Bingoal over de kansen en hun dubbel gevoelOver het hoe en wat van bookmakers en hoe ze noteringen rond wielerwedstrijden samenstellen, is bijzonder weinig geweten. Daarom gingen wij langs in Laken bij onze partner Bingoal, om ons het wel en wee te vertellen. Hoe worden noteringen bepaald en wanneer, hoe en waarom worden die noteringen meer dan eens gewijzigd? Met welke informatie houden zij rekening en hoe kan jij hen te snel af zijn? "Het interessantste voor onze spelers is dat wij er zelf naast zitten", beseffen Dieter Vanlerberghe en wielerverantwoordelijke Kevin Laurier2022-02-2153 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
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 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 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 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 min
Pod 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 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 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
In QueryEP 6: Business and CS Double Degree @ UW/WLU w/ Shi Han Qin #TechAfterHighSchoolIn this episode of In Query, we discuss the Business and Computer Science Double Degree program at the University of Waterloo and Wilfrid Laurier University with Shi Han Qin.
Shi Han is currently a second-year Business and Computer Science student at the University of Waterloo. Currently, she is looking for a job to complete her internship next term in January.
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This episode is the sixth in our #TechAfterHighSchool focus series. Each episode in this 8 episode series will showcase a different tech program in a Canadian university. Make sure to follow us to s...2020-11-1135 min
Authentic Voice PodcastAuthentic Voice Podcast #12 - Kirsten YriIn this episode; Kirsten Yri, Musicologist, Associate Professor of Musicology at Wilfrid Laurier University describes music's connection to Ethnicity, Race, Culture and Gender.
Authentic Voice Podcast - Podcast host, Gerard Yun, has spent decades pursuing his authentic voice through formal and informal training in academic, community, traditional cultural systems, the internet, and now through this podcast.
I am deeply curious about people and their relationship to music. From most measures of modern success pursuing music makes no sense: or does it? Looking back I see that the most influential teachers weren’t necessarily the greatest perf...2020-08-3110 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
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 minAuthentic Voice PodcastAuthentic Voice Podcast #6 - Erin HodsonIn this episode; Erin Hodson, Indigenous Curriculum Specialist at Wilfrid Laurier University, talks about self-locating and indigenous methodology.
Authentic Voice Podcast - Podcast host, Gerard Yun, has spent decades pursuing his authentic voice through formal and informal training in academic, community, traditional cultural systems, the internet, and now through this podcast.
I am deeply curious about people and their relationship to music. From most measures of modern success pursuing music makes no sense: or does it? Looking back I see that the most influential teachers weren’t necessarily the greatest performers, published scholars or great con...2019-07-2125 minAuthentic Voice PodcastAuthentic Voice Podcast # 2 - Andrew DolsonIn this episode; Andrew Dolson: Guitarist, Singer, Rock Climber, Model. Wilfrid Laurier University Alumni Andrew Dolson describes his experience touring with iconic classical guitarist Liona Boyd.
Authentic Voice Podcast - Podcast host, Gerard Yun, has spent decades pursuing his authentic voice through formal and informal training in academic, community, traditional cultural systems, the internet, and now through this podcast.
I am deeply curious about people and their relationship to music. From most measures of modern success pursuing music makes no sense: or does it? Looking back I see that the most influential teachers weren’t nec...2019-06-2315 min
SEACEN PodcastPodcast with Pierre SiklosDr. Ole Rummel speaks to Pierre Siklos, SEACEN Visiting Scholar and Professor of Economics from Wilfrid Laurier University about Central Banks and Central Banking.2018-10-1638 min