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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
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.
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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 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
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