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Darkness RadioBeyond The Headlines: True Crime's Myths and Legends w/Jeff IgnatowskiTrue Crime Tuesday presents: Beyond The Headlines: True Crime's Myths and Legends with Inventor/Researcher/Author, Jeff Ignatowski!
Ever wonder about the truth behind the sensationalized headlines when it comes to history's most infamous killers? So did author Jeff Ignatowski, a nationally known speaker on the psychology of serial killers, who turned that curiosity into his meticulously researched book BEYOND THE HEADLINES: True Crime's Myths and Legends. More than a collection of dramatically told true crime stories, Ignatowski's anthology challenges and explores the integrity of widespread myths surrounding infamous personalities such as Jack The Ripper, Dennis Rader, Elizabeth Ba...2024-08-062h 24
The Sportcat Show'sGrin & Guardian Gang | Beyond the Headlines: True Crime Advocacy with Detective StoryTonight on The Grin & Guardian Gang We're thrilled to welcome Mike Hammond, the creator and host of the gripping true crime podcast, Detective Story. Mike sheds light on the realities of homicide investigations, victim advocacy, and the captivating world of true crime content.
Mike isn't just a podcast host; he's a true crime authority with a unique perspective. A retired Chicago Police Detective, Mike brings his firsthand experience and expertise to every episode of Detective Story.
Mike's a true veteran of the genre. Not only does he delve into captivating true crime cases, but he...2024-04-202h 17
Put Em On The CouchSchool Shooter's Mom Guilty of Manslaughter: New Frontier in Parental Accountability?Dive into the heart of a groundbreaking legal verdict that has captured the nation's attention. In this riveting 38th episode of "Put Em On The Couch" with Jason McCoy and Nelson Beaulieu, we dissect the recent guilty verdict of the Michigan School Shooter's Mom for Manslaughter. As the legal landscape shifts, we explore whether this marks a new frontier for parental responsibility in the aftermath of a devastating school shooting.
Join hosts Jason and Nelson as they unravel the complexities of the case, questioning the boundaries of parental accountability and the far-reaching implications of this landmark ruling...2024-02-081h 05
The SmartB Sports UpdateThe SmartB Sports Update Episode 42🎙️ Dive into the latest sports buzz with SmartB Podcast Episode 42! 🎾🏏🥊Here's a sneak peek:Australian Open updates: De Minaur's epic clash, surprising exits, and off-court controversies.BBL Finals drama: Sydney Sixers and Adelaide Strikers make headlines.NRL rule change sparks heated discussions.Collingwood's social media misstep and the backlash.UFC 297 results: du Plessis crowned the new Middleweight Champion.Follow for more updates, and download the SmartB app now! 📲#SmartBSports #PodcastHighlights #SportsUpdate #DownloadNow #StayInTheGame #GameOn #BeyondTheHeadlines #BBLAction #AusOpenThrills #NRLDebate #AFLBuzz #UFC297Results #SmartBCommunity #SportsInsights #TuneInNowFor all your sports new a...2024-01-221h 56
F O F Podcast, Living Unstuck After Sexual TraumaBlack and Missing part 2In a continuation of last week's episode, we delve deep into the gripping and heart-wrenching topic that transcends newspaper headlines and social media trends - "Black Girl Missing." Join us as we embark on a journey to shed light on the stories that have often gone unnoticed. Looking at Season 1 Episode One of Beyond the Headlines: Black Girl Missing, we give an overview of the episode and talk about some of the issues we faced watching this documentary. We spend time talking about what happens and what doesn't happen when women of color go missing.
2023-10-1016 minF O F Podcast, Living Unstuck After Sexual TraumaBlack and Missing Part 1In this thought-provoking episode, we delve deep into the gripping and heart-wrenching topic that transcends newspaper headlines and social media trends - "Black Girl Missing." Join us as we embark on a journey to shed light on the stories that have often gone unnoticed. Looking at Season 1 Episode One of Beyond the Headlines: Black Girl Missing, we give an overview of the episode and talk about some of the issues we faced watching this documentary. We spend time talking about what happens and what doesn't happen when women of color go missing.
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Beyond the HeadlinesBeyond the Headlines, Aug. 8, 2023. LTFRB: Trip cutting, high fare rates punishableThe Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board warned drivers of modern jeepneys who collect fare more than what is provided in the approved fare matrix and those who practice trip cutting. LTFRB is now deputized by the Land Transportation Office to sanction erring drivers. Watch the full episode.
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BRITT AND TIT - The OppositeBrainwashed: Breaking Free of Society's Mindset
In this thought-provoking video, we delve into a concerning aspect of modern society - the prevalence of mass media brainwashing. Join us as we uncover the shocking reality of how most people blindly accept everything they see in the news without questioning its authenticity. We explore the closed-mindedness that pervades our society, preventing individuals from considering alternative perspectives. Let's challenge the status quo, broaden our horizons, and embark on a journey towards critical thinking and intellectual freedom.
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Beyond the HeadlinesThe Role of Peer Support in Mental Health and AddictionOntario has launched a new initiative called Roadmap to Wellness, which aims to develop a comprehensive and connected mental health and addiction system for the region. Over 1 million Ontarians face mental health and addiction issues each year, and the system faces challenges including long wait times, service fragmentation, and lack of evidence-based funding. We spoke with our Allyson Theodorou about Ontario’s Roadmap to Wellness and the role of peer support in the mental health and addiction sector.
2023-05-0144 minBeyond the HeadlinesCivics Education in the New Normal - Part 2 (Dimitri Pavlounis)Are Canadian students being set up for success as adults in a democratic society? A functional democracy requires its citizens to participate fully in its collective institutions, which exist to serve the public interest and create public value. In this episode, we are looking at the role that civics education plays in creating a healthy, happy society. We believe that a strong civics education provides up & coming citizens with the relevant knowledge and toolsets necessary for participating respectfully in the political process to achieve the social outcomes that they want. Some observers claim that current civics curricula are inadequate...2023-04-2132 minBeyond the HeadlinesCivics Education in the New Normal - Part 1 (Rebecca Rajcak)Are Canadian students being set up for success as adults in a democratic society? A functional democracy requires its citizens to participate fully in its collective institutions, which exist to serve the public interest and create public value. In this episode, we are looking at the role that civics education plays in creating a healthy, happy society. We believe that a strong civics education provides up & coming citizens with the relevant knowledge and toolsets necessary for participating respectfully in the political process to achieve the social outcomes that they want. Some observers claim that current civics curricula are inadequate...2023-04-2129 minBeyond the HeadlinesThe Story of Canada’s Telecom MonopolyFor this episode, two guests join us to talk about the telecommunication monopoly in Canada, Professor Fenwick McKelvey from Concordia University and Mr. Joe Rowsell from Telus. With the ongoing merger between Shaw and Rogers, and the recent service outage experienced by Rogers’ users, we have seen rising concerns within Canada’s monopolistic Telecommunication industry. We dive into the current landscape of the industry and explore the existing problems within the telecommunication systems. Additionally, we will discuss the government’s role in regulating the industry.
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Vicky Li - Junior Producer
Kriti Sharma - Junior...2023-03-2658 minBeyond the HeadlinesCanada’s Democratic DeficitLow voter turnout has plagued Canada’s elections for decades, and people are increasingly apathetic towards the democratic process. In this episode we host a discussion to ask whether Canada has a democratic deficit. Are democratic institutions accurately representing the “will of the people” and are they providing goods & services that people value and want? This goes beyond the trend of voter turnout, to consider a wide range of democratic institutions, such as: Party financing, lobbying, the welfare state, the electoral system, and much more!
2023-03-2059 minBeyond the HeadlinesA Possible Paradigm Shift? The War in Ukraine and Green Energy TransitionThe war in Ukraine has fundamentally changed the way in which we think of numerous issues in public life and international relations, from refugees to food security to nuclear proliferation. However, one of the topics that has received considerable attention in the last year has been the relationship between fossil fuels, clean energy, and global security. Since the war began, the world has seen skyrocketing energy prices, introspection on the sources of fossil fuel energy, and anxieties over the future of energy stability. This has led to scholars, politicians, and experts arguing for a stronger link between the pursuit...2023-03-121h 24Beyond the HeadlinesSexual Violence in Armed Conflict*Trigger Warning: today’s episode includes content dealing with upsetting, sensitive and potentially triggering themes including sexual violence, torture, and death.
Sexual Violence in armed conflict is not a new phenomena and this epidemic of sexual violence as “weapon of war” has existed for as long as there has been conflict. Sexual violence during armed conflict as a crime against humanity has been formally recognized through the establishment of the International Criminal Court as well as in international instruments such as the Convention on the Elimination of All Forms of Discrimination against Women adopted by United Nations General...2023-03-051h 00Beyond the HeadlinesTrailer - Beyond the HeadlinesBeyond the Headlines is a weekly one-hour current affairs radio show & podcast airing on Mondays at 11AM on CIUT 89.5. We are Canada’s premier student-led venue for informed & non-partisan policy discourse.
Through discussions with leading Canadian and global experts, we aim to capture the essence of important public policy and global affairs issues. By taking a “deep dive” into a new subject each week, our objective is to take listeners beyond the immediacy of our daily news. We aspire to create content that is accessible to a wider audience, not simply those who have an academic background in pol...2023-03-0303 minBeyond the HeadlinesA Grim Anniversary: One Year of War in Ukraine - Part 2The war in Ukraine has reached its one year anniversary, a grim milestone few people in February of 2022 thought would be possible. Over the last year, the world has remained stunned, shocked, and enthralled by the conflict and its developments. These include the inspiring resilience of the Ukrainian people, the surprising shortfalls of the Russian military, and the rallying of the international community in support of Ukraine. However, with a year come and gone, it is easy to forget the implications that the war continues to have on our lives. As such, this episode will serve as a retrospective...2023-02-2832 minBeyond the HeadlinesA Grim Anniversary: One Year of War in Ukraine - Part 1The war in Ukraine has reached its one year anniversary, a grim milestone few people in February of 2022 thought would be possible. Over the last year, the world has remained stunned, shocked, and enthralled by the conflict and its developments. These include the inspiring resilience of the Ukrainian people, the surprising shortfalls of the Russian military, and the rallying of the international community in support of Ukraine. However, with a year come and gone, it is easy to forget the implications that the war continues to have on our lives. As such, this episode will serve as a retrospective...2023-02-2824 minBeyond the HeadlinesPublic Trust in Digital HealthcareThe COVID-19 pandemic has undoubtedly shaken healthcare systems around the world, many of which have already been struggling since pre-pandemic times. This is no different in Canada. The World Health Organization argues that digital healthcare has the potential to improve medical diagnoses, data-based treatment decisions, digital therapeutics, clinical trials, among other benefits. Notwithstanding these promises, there are concerns surrounding privacy, accessibility, and scalability. Fabian talks to Dr. Onil Bhattacharyya from the Women’s College Hospital about digital healthcare trends, implementation challenges, as well as policy recommendations. Yashree then talks to Dr. Sacha Bhatia about the future of digital healthcare an...2023-02-2059 minBeyond the HeadlinesThe Politics of Semiconductors in Canada and Abroad - Part 2The semiconductor industry has become a lightning rod for geopolitical tensions between the United States and China. Competition in the technological frontier has become an arena where both the US and China are competing for dominance. In the latter half of 2022, the Biden administration signed the CHIPS and Science Act into law to bolster semiconductor manufacturing in the US, and enacted sweeping export controls against China. This week's episode takes a deep dive into how geopolitical tensions between the US and China are impacting the semiconductor industry and their broader ramifications for the global economy.
Through a c...2023-02-1331 minBeyond the HeadlinesThe Politics of Semiconductors in Canada and Abroad - Part 1The semiconductor industry has become a lightning rod for geopolitical tensions between the United States and China. Competition in the technological frontier has become an arena where both the US and China are competing for dominance. In the latter half of 2022, the Biden administration signed the CHIPS and Science Act into law to bolster semiconductor manufacturing in the US, and enacted sweeping export controls against China. This week's episode takes a deep dive into how geopolitical tensions between the US and China are impacting the semiconductor industry and their broader ramifications for the global economy.
Through a c...2023-02-1331 min
Beyond the HeadlinesSustainability: Resilience in Toronto - Part 2Contributions are being made to tackle climate change on a scale. From government commitments, to corporate CEOs releasing their yearly carbon reduction targets. Though with every new promise for a better and brighter future, our present day news reports parts of the world working desperately to suppress major climate shocks. Today, we’re honing in on the topic of climate action and how Toronto can remain a resilient city in the future to come. Former Chief Resilience Officer Elliot Cappell will bring us up to speed on Toronto’s resilience strategy, while our second guest professor John Robinson will go b...2023-02-1038 min
Beyond the HeadlinesSustainability: Resilience in Toronto - Part 1Contributions are being made to tackle climate change on a scale. From government commitments, to corporate CEOs releasing their yearly carbon reduction targets. Though with every new promise for a better and brighter future, our present day news reports parts of the world working desperately to suppress major climate shocks. Today, we’re honing in on the topic of climate action and how Toronto can remain a resilient city in the future to come. Former Chief Resilience Officer Elliot Cappell will bring us up to speed on Toronto’s resilience strategy, while our second guest professor John Robinson will go b...2023-02-0724 minBeyond the HeadlinesDigital Activism in Fourth Wave Feminism - Part 2Following the rise of social media and digital platforms, digital activism has become a cornerstone of the most recent social movements, especially the fourth wave of feminism characterized by online movements such as Me too and Times Up. Organizing digitally has enabled these feminist movements to reach much wider audiences and led to large-scale participation the world over. This week's episode dives into what fourth wave feminism is and how digital media has contributed to its performance.
In our first segment, Dr. Zeinab Farokhi provides an overview of fourth-wave feminism. Topics discussed include: Whether digital platforms have...2023-01-3030 minBeyond the HeadlinesDigital Activism in Fourth Wave Feminism - Part 1Following the rise of social media and digital platforms, digital activism has become a cornerstone of the most recent social movements, especially the fourth wave of feminism characterized by online movements such as Me too and Times Up. Organizing digitally has enabled these feminist movements to reach much wider audiences and led to large-scale participation the world over. This week's episode dives into what fourth wave feminism is and how digital media has contributed to its performance.
In our first segment, Dr. Zeinab Farokhi provides an overview of fourth-wave feminism. Topics discussed include: Whether digital platforms have...2023-01-3029 minBeyond the HeadlinesUnderstanding Ontario’s ODSP & MAID programsOn today’s episode, we will be talking about ODSP and Medical assistance in dying, (MAID). There is currently inadequate funding and support for people living with disabilities in Ontario through the Ontario Disability Support Program (ODSP). An overwhelming majority of ODSP recipients live in poverty, with access to affordable housing and affordable healthcare being out of reach for many. This problem is coupled with expansion in 2021 of the eligibility for Canada’s Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD), that has seen increased rates of application from those struggling under Ontario’s system, and there is concern over the potential future...2023-01-231h 02Beyond the HeadlinesIran: Women, Life, FreedomOn September 13th of last year, 22-year-old Jina “Mahsa” Amini was arrested by Iran's morality police for violating its strict Islamic dress code. She was allegedly severely beaten and died three days later while still in police custody. This triggered protests across the nation led primarily by women who tore off their hijabs, cut their hair and adopted a rallying cry of “women, life, freedom.” Today, a full 125 days later, we take a closer look at this protest, the Iranian government’s response, and its implications for Canada, and the rest of the world. Our first guest, Professor Mohamad Tavakoli-T...2023-01-1658 minBeyond the HeadlinesDiving into policy: Water management in Ontario and beyondCanada is lucky to border on the Great lakes, which hold about 20% of the world’s freshwater. Today the show host will be talking about the importance of good policies to manage our water and delve into some of the environmental and policy challenges attached.
Guests:
Dr. George Arhonditsis
Dr. Gail Krantzberg
Producer:
Jordan Egan - Junior Producer
Roberto Fusciardi - Junior Producer
Antoine Fougere-Ramsamooj - Junior Producer
2023-01-0855 minBeyond the HeadlinesRussia’s Disinformation Campaign: Putin Fake News Out ThereIn spite of varying opinions on disinformation, some experts argue that its effects on our democracies and the international security landscape remain widely underestimated. In the first segment, Mina speaks to Dr. Peter Loewen about Russia's disinformation campaign as a form of hybrid warfare, how it's affecting democratic nations and its implications for policymakers. Marie then speaks to Dr. Maxim Alyukov to explore Russia's disinformation apparatus. How and why does the Kremlin spread disinformation? What are the consequences of disinformation on Russian politics and Russian society? And how has Russian disinformation affected domestic perspectives of the War in Ukraine?
Guests: Dr...2022-12-2652 minBeyond the HeadlinesLearning Loss: A Global Education Policy IssueAccording to UNESCO, 617 million children and adolescents around the world are not reaching minimum proficiency levels in reading and mathematics. This “learning crisis” threatens progress towards the 4th Sustainable Development Goal, which calls for action to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and lifelong learning opportunities for all. The Covid-19 pandemic has exacerbated this crisis across the world, disproportionately affecting the most marginalized students in high-, middle-, and low-income countries. In this episode we learn about the different strategies and perspectives on the issue of the learning crisis in Canada and developing countries. Furthermore, we delve into ways the wors...2022-12-1858 minBeyond the HeadlinesThe “Good” Capitalism: Social Enterprises & MicrofinanceMicrofinance and social enterprise have seen a rise in popularity since the turn of the 21st century. But what exactly are social enterprises? And is microfinance the golden bullet that can solve the problem of poverty? Today, joined by Professor Ann Armstrong, Professor Laura Doering and Professor Moussa Blimpo, we will dive into the topic of social enterprise and microfinance and discuss their role in addressing inequality and global developmental challenges.
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Ann Armstrong - University of Toronto - Rotman School of Management
Laura Doering - University of Toronto - Rotman School o...2022-12-1254 minBeyond the HeadlinesHow Addressing the Supply Crisis Can Create a More Equitable, Resilient SocietyThroughout the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses across many sectors of the economy have found it increasingly difficult to find workers. According to Statistics Canada, the unemployment-to-job vacancy ratio reached an historic low of 1.4 in June 2022, amidst a record tight labour market. In particular, significant impacts have been felt within the healthcare and social assistance, construction, and manufacturing sectors. Today we unpack the causes and consequences of Canada’s labour supply crisis. What, if anything, can be done to improve the situation? Moreover, our guest Sean Speer outlined in a recent white paper entitled “The Urgent Case for a Supply Rebuild: Inve...2022-12-051h 00Beyond the Headlines66 North: Arctic SecurityIn the era of climate change, we’ve seen how greater and easier access to the Arctic has raised the questions of how Canada can better protect its Northern sovereignty, and contribute to relationships with its allies. In this week’s episode, we will discuss some opportunities Canada can explore to expand its security capabilities in the Arctic. We will also break down what roles Canada should play in multilateral institutions that cooperatively govern interaction in the North.
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Andrea Charron, PhD
Colonel (Retired) Pierre Leblanc, MBA, OStJ, CD
...2022-11-2858 minBeyond the HeadlinesThe Importance of Youth in Global PoliticsYouth are regularly held up as the world’s future leaders, but institutions often fail to consider their input in the present. Following the IMF/ World Bank Annual Meeting in Washington DC, Young Diplomats of Canada - Dael Vasquez and Shayaan Kaleem - explore why youth matter in global politics by interviewing guests on the impact that the IMF and World Bank have on youth around the world.
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James Clark is an Advisor in the Office of the Executive Director for Canada, Ireland and the Caribbean to the World Bank Group. He holds a Ma...2022-11-2154 minBeyond the HeadlinesTruss Issues: Policy Lessons from the UK’s “Mini Budget”In September this year, the British government, with its surprise mini-budget, incited a series of that led to turbulence in the markets which bled into the political arena, resulting in new leadership. This week’s episode cuts through the drama to break down the economic policy and understand what really went wrong. The show will also explore the ramifications of the UK’s political and economic crisis for a Canadian perspective.
Guest Bios:
Prof. Edmund Cannon from the University of Bristol. Prof. Cannon is a Fellow of the Pensions Institute and a Visiting Professor at the...2022-11-1357 minBeyond the HeadlinesRethinking Care for Canada’s EldersCOVID-19 has upended and disrupted the lives of many Canadians, but none have suffered more than our elders. As the virus infiltrated our communities in March and April 2020, horrific scenes unfolded at care homes across the country. Thousands of fatalities, seniors left for days without food and even opportunities to wash. Perhaps even more tragic is that, despite many warning signs and numerous investigations and special commissions, eldercare in Canada has been pushed aside for decades. The pandemic simply exposed an issue that had, in a twisted way, existed in silence and outside the public spotlight for some time...2022-11-0759 minBeyond the HeadlinesCanada and China: Looking to the FutureIn January 2022, you joined Beyond the Headlines to learn about the past and present of Canada’s relationship with China. Today, we bring you a panel discussion about the future of Canada - China relations. China is rapidly ascending to become the world’s most powerful economy, and there is no denying that China has added value to the lives of many Canadians who regularly purchase goods and services developed in China. However, China is a complex nation, much larger in terms of population than Canada, and with a radically different worldview than our own. Some would even argue that...2022-10-3058 minBeyond the HeadlinesToronto 2022: Getting Election ReadyThis week as talk of municipal politics filled the airways, we invited a few people to come talk to us about municipal challenges, the political context of this election, municipal finance and process modernisation. Our first guest, Matt Elliot from the City Hall Watcher, breaks down the major issues of this election and its political context, next we'll hear from Dr Enid Slack about municipal finance before we welcome Mayoral candidate Chloe Brown to talk about red tape and creating efficient infrastructure.
Guests: Matt Elliot, Enid Slack, Chloe Brown
Producer : Anna Lazaris2022-10-241h 03Beyond the HeadlinesThe Policy Roadmap to InnovationFor this episode we welcome Dan Breznitz, author of Innovation in real places. During this episode he argues success lies in understanding the changed structure of the global system of production and then using those insights to enable communities to recognize their own advantages, which in turn allows them to foster surprising forms of specialized innovation. There are many models of innovation that are far more equitable than the Silicon Valley model. Finally, Dr. Breznitz applies his insights on the Canadian context to discuss green and sustainable innovation.
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Professor Dan Breznitz is k...2022-10-1745 minBeyond the HeadlinesConversation about Climate Action in CanadaWe invite Caroline Brouillette from the Canadian Climate Network and Tom Green from the David Suzuki foundation for a conversation about climate action. We discuss Canada’s path towards net zero emissions and sustainability, while examining fiscal changes to the federal budget. This is the first of many conversations Beyond the Headlines aims to have about climate change and climate mitigation policy.
Producer: @lazaris_anna
2022-10-1052 minBeyond the HeadlinesDeep Dive: 2022 Conservative Leadership RaceOn September 10th 2022, the Conservative Party concluded a leadership race, and announced Pierre Poilievre as its third official leader in 7 years. After a long race, Mr. Poilievre won an overwhelming victory by taking nearly 68% of the vote on the first round, compared to roughly 14% for his nearest rival, Jean Charest. The face of Canada’s official opposition has changed, and this will have important implications for the political game in our country. Today we sit down with veteran Conservative Party strategist John Capobianco to understand exactly how the leadership race played out, and what Canadians might expect from Mr. Po...2022-09-2658 minBeyond the HeadlinesBreaking Down Inflation and Preparing for RecessionAs the Central bank continues to address historically high inflation with interest rate hikes, talk of recession is overwhelming our tvs and airways. Today, we take a step back from the fanfare and talk facts about inflation, recession and the power of speculation. Longtime economist and academic, Dr Dungan from the University of Toronto gets us up to speed on the topic, while our second guest Dr Sebastien Betermier from McGill’s Desautels Faculty will give us a breakdown on financial tools available to help us prepare in the case of a recession.
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Dr...2022-09-1948 min
Beyond the HeadlinesThe Future of EuropeIn the past few years, Europe has appeared unsettled. From the 2014 Crimean Crisis, to Brexit, to a rise in far right politics across the continent, it is never short of news. Today, we’ll discuss a few of the stories that are affecting Europe now, and defining its future. Starting in Western Europe, we’ll speak with Mr Robert Hage about the past, present, and future of the relationship between France and Germany. Also, with Angela Merkel stepping down later this year, we’ll look ahead and discuss what the future holds for Germany in the face of an upcoming electi...2022-09-1758 minBeyond the HeadlinesThe 2022 French Election : A recapThis year France ran its first election since the start of the pandemic. The 2022 French election has taken a turn as both the pandemic and the war in Ukraine take a front seat in debates. This episode seeks to understand how this election is different from that of 2017, where like this year Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen were both headed for a face-off into the second round with the first ultimately winning. We are speaking to three guests, Dr Laird Boswell who will enlighten us on the French electoral process, second Thomas Papernot, joining us to discuss public...2022-05-0953 minBeyond the HeadlinesOntario Provincial Election SpecialOntario’s Provincial Election is fast approaching, and to that end this episode of Beyond the Headlines is dedicated to understanding some of the critical issues facing the province. We are grateful to be joined by the authors of two transition briefings from the Ontario 360 initiative within the Munk School of Global Affairs & Public Policy. Ontario 360 is a purpose-built initiative to scan Ontario’s economic challenges and opportunities and develop evidence-based public policy ideas to inform and shape the Ontario government’s policy planning and priorities. In conjunction with leading policy thinkers from across the province, Ontario 360 has commissioned a series...2022-05-0258 minBeyond the HeadlinesYoung Diplomats of Canada: UN Commission on the Status of Women 2022What does it mean to be gender transformative? How can municipal governments contribute to climate action? What’s the difference between passion and power?
In the latest special edition episode from Beyond the Headlines, the Young Diplomats of Canada delegation to the 66th UN Commission on the Status of Women explore topics in climate resiliency, gender equality, and youth engagement in multilateralism alongside experienced YDC alumni. This episode features Carla Guillaume, Julie Segal, Senator Marilou McPhedran, and Anjum Sultana, as well as YDC delegates Sydney Whiting, Paige Percy, Lucie Belzile, and Maitland Shaheen.
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...2022-04-1859 minBeyond the HeadlinesEvaluating the Risk to Democracy in Canada and the USThe US Capitol Insurrection of January 6, 2021 materialized years of warnings that America’s democracy is approaching a critical juncture that could spiral into violent insurgency and even Civil War. Canadian’s like to portray our national fabric as immune to the same fate. However, the recent Freedom Convoy protests and the emergence of Western Canada’s Maverick Party demonstrate that our union of provinces faces similar threats. In this episode, we explore the strength of democracy and the rise of the radical right in Canada - alongside Hilary Lawson, and the risk of Civil War in the USA, with Professor Thad K...2022-04-1158 minBeyond the HeadlinesDiscussions on Philanthropy and CharitiesIn the last few years, the validity and reliability of charities and other philanthropic work has been called into question. Topics of whether charity helps resolve greater institutional and systemic issues have arisen. How altruistic is charity? Is there a different lens through which we can view this topic. What is the end goal of philanthropy? This episode features two guests very familiar with charities and not-for-profit work to get their perspectives.
Guests:
Ryo Nakane - CIRA
Serena Purdy - Friends of Kensington Market
Producers:
Sky Shi - Junior...2022-04-0438 minBeyond the HeadlinesThe Politics of BasketballAs the native country of its creator, James Naismith, and the location of the very first NBA game in 1946, Canada has deep roots in basketball. And since the first game of the Toronto Raptors in 1995, and their triumphant, game 7 buzzer-beating, 2019 Championship run, Canadian basketball fandom is at an all time high. From driveway basketball nets to Jurassic Park, the Raptors have helped to shape the identity of Toronto and attracted a global fan base.
“We The North” has become a multicultural rallying cry. The sheer diversity of Toronto shines through with fans from all walks of life across every...2022-03-3054 minBeyond the HeadlinesThe End of COVID?: Analyzing Ontario’s Removal of Mask MandatesOntario eliminates its mask mandate for a variety of settings including schools, restaurants, gyms, and stores today. While other jurisdictions within Canada and across the world have done away with equivalent or greater public health restrictions, residents of the province are expressing mixed feelings on this policy decision. This episode features two experts who discuss the factors that went into the decision to eliminate the mask mandate, and what implications this may have for Ontario.
Guests:
Dr. Arjumand Siddiqi - Professor and Division Head of Epidemiology at the Dalla Lana School of Public Health at...2022-03-2145 minBeyond the HeadlinesState of British PoliticsIt has been a busy few months in British politics, with scandals ranging from illegal lobbying, to misused finances, to the now-infamous series of parties held at the Prime Minister’s residence of 10 Downing Street during COVID lockdown. While police investigations into these parties are ongoing, the Prime Minister and his supporters are attempting to distance themselves from this most recent round of scandals. While the Conservatives are divided, Labour, invigorated by new leadership and a more centrist agenda, seems primed to capitalize on this latest round of missteps by the Prime Minister. Amidst all this, 3 out of 4 Britons po...2022-03-0757 minBeyond the HeadlinesViolence in Eastern Europe: Ukraine and RussiaAfter months of tensions and failure of diplomacy to resolve the crisis, Russia has launched a multi-pronged attack on Ukraine. Today’s episode explores the issue from a defence perspective on the situation - why Ukraine, why now, and what are the stakes for Russia and NATO - and the role played by media and propaganda - how is Russia portraying the situation at home, what have been the impacts of this, and can media be of any help?
Some of the information recorded for this episode may be outdated as this is a rapidly evolving situation. Lis...2022-03-0351 minBeyond the HeadlinesCritical COVID-19 Discussions - Part 2: Assessing Canada’s Pandemic Management and Erin O’Toole’s DepartureWith the spread of the Omicron variant into Canada, vaccination has been the most effective tool in slowing the spread of the virus and reducing hospitalization rates. However, mixed messaging has prompted some Canadians to question whether vaccinations and social distancing measures are effective or even necessary, which has been exemplified by the Freedom Convoy 2022. This episode will focus on discussing this issue and potential best steps moving forward.
Guests:
Dr. Peter Loewen (Director, Munk School of Global Affairs)
John Capobianco (Public Affairs National Practice Lead in FleishmanHillard HighRoad's Toronto Office)
Pr...2022-02-1458 min
Founders ConnectInterview with Michael 'Trojan' Okoh - Co-founder and CTO, ThePeerMichael Trojan Okoh is a 22-year-old creative developer, co-founder and CTO at The Peer. The Peer is a technology company with a bold mission—to help businesses and Apps enable business-to-business transfers for their customers with their API infrastructure.
In this podcast, Trojan as he is fondly called, talks about learning to code at a young age, his early influences, how he got the name “Trojan”, his work experience and what he is currently doing at The Peer.
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Founders ConnectInterview with Lotanna Nwose, Co-founder of InvestsikaLotanna Nwose is a web technology enthusiast and techpreneur who is one of the 3 co-founders of Ghanaian startup, InvestSika where he is in charge of partnerships and operations.
InvestSika is on a mission to make investing accessible to all Africans. And it is starting in Ghana, one of the leading countries in sub-Saharan Africa (SSA).
Lotanna speaks to me about his journey into technology, the challenges around stock investment accessibility and what InvestSika is doing to change that. InvestSika is currently doing a private beta testing of the mobile app and you can DM @investsika on...2022-02-1131 min
Founders ConnectInterview with Bernard Parah, CEO of BitnobBernard Parah is a Tech entrepreneur who is very passionate about solving monetary difficulties using Bitcoin technology. He is the CEO of Bitnob, a technology and financial services company that lets users buy, save and invest in bitcoin.
Bitnob offers a ton of other options, like loans, Dollar-Cost-Averaging plans, and many much more. It also operates a Bitcoin Lightning Network integration which promises free, instant, non-reversible remittances of any size to and from the United States, Nigeria, and Ghana - a system that could disrupt and improve how money is transferred across the world.
Bernard talk...2022-02-1126 min
Founders ConnectInterview with the co-CEOs of Printivo, Temitope Ekundayo and Ibukun OloyedeTemitope Ekundayo and Ibukun Oloyede are the Co-CEOs of Printivo, a print-on-demand startup that enables small and medium enterprises to print items. Its core offering is its ability to help anyone, regardless of location or size, print items without the hassles of traditional solutions.
Temitope and Ibukun’s new responsibility as joint CEO is to significantly grow the business and help Printivo achieve more milestones in the coming years. Temitope has been part of — and has also led— the company’s growth and innovation effort since its inception; on the other side of the sofa, Ibukun — besides co-founding t...2022-02-1145 minBeyond the HeadlinesCritical COVID-19 Discussions: Freedom Convoy 2022 & Global Vaccine EquityThe COVID-19 pandemic is approaching the two-year milestone and many people are increasingly alarmed by the drawn-out nature of our battle with the virus, wondering if, when and how our lives can return to their normal cadence. In today’s episode, we sit down to discuss two aspects of the COVID-19 pandemic which at the core reflect different perspectives about how to best move forward with the health response and get society back on track. Professor Drew Fagan of the Munk School and Elizabeth Simmons from Anti-hate Canada discuss how an anti-vaccination mandate protest became a movement dubbed the Fr...2022-02-0759 min
Founders ConnectInterview with Toba Adeyanju, CEO of Ejoya MusicToba Adeyanju is a business development expert who is currently creating magic in the music industry. He is the CEO of Ejoya Music, a fast-rising music technology company that creates tools for musicians to distribute, market and monetise their content.
In this video, Toba talks about his background, his journey into the entertainment business, starting off as a business developer to becoming the CEO of the company. He also shares productive hacks for players in the music industry - artistes, managers and record labels inclusive and talks about the Ejoya Class of ’21.
Learn about Enjoy Music...2022-02-0225 min
Founders ConnectInterview with Rebecca Inyang Junaid Founder of JustJoJo (Music Publishing & Promotions)Rebecca Inyang Junaid is an Entertainment entrepreneur who has operated in the Nigerian music industry for over 13 years. She consistently describes herself as a strong black woman.
JustJoJo Entertainment Limited, the agency that she deftly commands, is a registered company in the UK, offering music/video distribution services, publishing, licensing, label/management, promotion and marketing services to artists and creatives everywhere in the world.
In this episode, Rebecca highlights her journey into the entertainment business, the impact her company has made in the careers of leading Nigerian musicians, as well as pointers on how artistes ca...2022-02-0227 min
Founders ConnectInterview with Yele Bademosi, Co-founder of Nestcoin, Founder of Bundle Africa & MicrotractionYele Bademosi is a Tech entrepreneur and investor who is passionate about helping his home continent of Africa. Yele studied Medicine at King’s College London before opting out to focus on technology entrepreneurship.
He is the co-founder of Nestcoin, Founder of Bundle and Founding Partner of Microtraction. He was also a director at the venture capital arm of the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange Binance.
In this episode, Yele speaks to me about his journey into entrepreneurship, his passion for investment and cryptocurrency. He also sheds light on the solutions Nestcoin will be providing to expo...2022-02-021h 15
Founders ConnectInterview with Kingsley Abrokwah, Founder & CEO of KudigoKingsley Abrokwah is a serial entrepreneur with a passion for innovation, carved out of a need to excel and make an impact. Over the span of 10 years, he has started and exited 2 Tech startups in Ghana, each focused on developing software solutions solving problems peculiar to the African terrain, while at the same time offering a global appeal. Kingsley is also an Alumni of the Meltwater Entrepreneurial School of Technology (MEST) and he won Startup Weekend Accra 2013.
His current venture, Kudigo, is an integrated mobile-based retail point of sale application for micro-SME's in sub-Saharan Africa. In this episode, Kingsley speaks to...2022-02-0226 min
Founders ConnectInterview with Adewale Yusuf: Co-founder TalentQL, Techpoint Africa & AltSchool AfricaAdewale Yusuf is a serial entrepreneur with a demonstrated history of building tech businesses in Africa. He is the co-founder of TalentQL, Techpoint Africa and AltSchool Africa.
Techpoint Africa is a digital media company that amplifies the best innovations out of Africa through its publications, data, and events. Techpoint Africa hosts a variety of events, all-day seminars and conferences, including Techpoint Build, which is the largest tech and startup event in West and East Africa.
After stepping down as CEO of Techpoint Africa, Adewale is on to his new ventures - TalentQL & AltSchool Africa. TalentQL is...2022-02-0248 minBeyond the HeadlinesEvolving Pedagogies in Global Education ProjectsThe advancement of global education efforts requires the collaboration of different actors and institutions, especially in light of COVID-19.
According to World Bank data, before the pandemic 258 million children of primary and secondary school age were out of school, and the learning poverty rate in low-and-middle income countries was 53% - meaning more than half of all 10 year old children were unable to read. The pandemic has only exacerbated this learning crisis, with high likelihood of long-term impacts on the human capital of this generation. Educating girls and boys can boost economic growth, reduce poverty and inequality, and...2022-01-3147 minBeyond the HeadlinesCanada-China Relations: The Past, Present & FutureCharacterised by trade disputes, the detention of its citizens, human rights violations, and growing diplomatic quarrels, tensions between Canada and China have reached an historic high. As both countries begin to emerge from the diplomatic conflict involving the arrest of Huawei’s CFO Meng Wanzhou by Canada, at the request of the United States, and the subsequent detainment of Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor by China for over a thousand days, in what the Canadian government deemed “hostage diplomacy,” many are wondering where this bilateral relationship will go next. An October 2021 Nanos poll conducted after the release of the two Mi...2022-01-2459 minBeyond the HeadlinesYoung Diplomats of Canada: Youth Engagement and Sustainable Development (United Nations High Level Political Forum 2021)The United Nations High-Level Political Forum on Sustainable Development (UN HLPF) Delegation of the Young Diplomats of Canada (YDC) listen back to some stakeholder meetings they held in the summer of 2021, before the UN HLPF. Following these stakeholder statements, the Delegates and young Canadian leaders will discuss relevant themes and topics, touching on youth engagement, sustainable development, the Agenda 2030 and more.
Guests:
Dr. Lynn Wagner - Senior Director (Tracking Progress), International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)
Dr. Stephan Jungcurt - Lead (SDG Indicators and Data, Tracking Progress), International Institute for Sustainable Development (IISD)2022-01-0347 minBeyond the HeadlinesYoung Diplomats of Canada: Resilient Trade Beyond COVID-19 (World Trade Organization 2021)The World Trade Organization is an intergovernmental organization with 164 member states, dealing with the rules of trade between nations. Headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, the WTO’s primary objective is to facilitate rules-based and predictable trade flows. It accomplishes this by settling trade disputes, acting as a forum for trade negotiations, and by building the trade capacity of developing economies. The annual Public Forum is the WTO’s largest annual outreach event, giving a platform to thousands of NGOs, businesses, academia, the media, intergovernmental organizations, and civil society to discuss issues facing the multilateral trading system.
The trading syst...2021-12-2738 minBeyond the HeadlinesIn Conversation with Rittenhouse: Transformative Justice & Tackling Systemic RacismCOVID-19 has highlighted many of the inequalities present in our society today. This includes systemic racism. While systemic racism is not a new problem, and there have been calls for change over the years, there was a large resurgence in movements associated with tackling systemic racism this past summer. These include the Black Lives Matter and "Defund the Police'' movements, which have occurred across North America and garnered international support. There is evidence that systemic racism occurs in numerous institutions, including but not limited to police forces, prisons, healthcare, and more. Today, I am joined by two volunteers with...2021-12-2057 minBeyond the HeadlinesLobbying in TorontoThis episode explores the lobbying environment in Canada. Cristina De Caprio from the Toronto Lobbying Registrar and Wesam AbdElhamid Mohamed from the Canadian Federation of Students share their insights and answer questions on how people outside of government seek to influence the policy process and how our civic institutions ensure that this takes place in an ethical manner.
Cristina De Caprio - Lobbyist Registrar, City of Toronto
Wesam AbdElhamid - Deputy Chairperson, Canadian Federation of Students
Produced By:
Jessica Pan - Senior Producer, Beyond the Headlines
Kieran Kreidié-Akazaki...2021-12-1347 minBeyond the HeadlinesRaising Minimum Wage in OntarioIn a surprise turn of events, the conservative government announced that the minimum wage in Ontario will be rising to $15 an hour come January. This policy would potentially give liquor servers a historic 19.5% wage increase and yet it comes 3 years after it was first proposed by the liberal party. Is it too little too late? In this episode, we discuss the new minimum wage with Craig PickThorne of the Living Wage Network of Ontario, Julie Kwiecinski of the Canadian Federation for Independent Businesses, and Dr. Darius Ornston of the Munk School of Global Affairs, to understand how this increase wil...2021-12-0656 minBeyond the HeadlinesCOVID 19 and EntrepreneurshipThere is no doubt that the COVID-19 health crisis has impacted the global economy and entrepreneurship. However, not all sectors have been impacted equally. Although lack of in-person interaction has benefitted some, it has severely hindered others. This episode features Dr. Shiri Breznitz, who discusses consequences of the pandemic in the technology and knowledge transfer between universities, and Almira Cuizon, who is the general manager of Guess in the Middle East and Chalhoub Group to examine the new and creative ways in which the retail industry has adapted to e-commerce.
Dr. Shiri Breznitz - Director, Master’s in...2021-12-0345 minBeyond the HeadlinesRising Tensions in TaiwanTaiwan is known globally for their unique fusion of cultures, extensive period of colonization, and ongoing territorial dispute. Over the past decade, Taiwan has grown to become one of the largest economies in Asia and most advanced producers of technology globally. In today’s episode, we meet with two experts to discuss the history, culture, and security of Taiwan.
Guests:
Dr. Shelley Rigger - Davidson University
Professor Gordon Houlden - Director of China Institute at the University of Alberta
Produced by:
Mycala Gill - Executive Producer
Elliott Simps...2021-11-2259 minBeyond the HeadlinesYoung Diplomats of Canada: UN Permanent Forum on Indigenous IssuesHistorically, Indigenous peoples have never felt a sense of belonging or inclusion, especially on the international stage, with Indigenous youth in particular having experienced marginalization and exclusion from participation. However, bringing the world’s attention to Indigenous rights and Indigenous issues is an important step towards substantive social change.
Tune in to this special collaborative episode, produced in partnership with the Young Diplomats of Canada, where delegates got to attend the United Nations Permanent Forum on Indigenous Issues. Delegates reflect on their experiences and the issues brought up at the delegation.
Twitter Handles for Guests/Del...2021-11-2053 minBeyond the HeadlinesAffordable Housing in CanadaIt's no secret that Toronto has become an expensive place to live. In this episode, we look at housing affordability through the eyes of those on the ground. First, we connect with Dr. Stephen Hwang to discuss links between homelessness and lack of affordable housing. Next, we reach out to representatives of ACORN - the “Association of Community Organizations for Reform Now” - and gather their thoughts regarding inaction by Toronto City Council. In particular, our guests touch upon Toronto’s inclusionary zoning policy.
Guests:
Dr. Stephen Hwang - Research Scientist on Homelessness and Health
A...2021-11-081h 09Beyond the HeadlinesLeveraging Data for Gender EqualityAchieving gender equality requires the intentional mobilization of resources worldwide to design and implement policies that protect and empower women. However, policies and development programs often rely on biased data collected in majority from men, making the needs and experiences of women and gender-diverse people essentially invisible. Today, we are joined by incredibly knowledgeable experts to discuss how big data can be leveraged to achieve gender equality.
Guests:
Ali Dunn - Founder and Executive Director, Data Feminism Network
Claudia Lopes - Research Lead for Capacity Development, United Nations University Institute for Global Health2021-11-0150 minBeyond the HeadlinesYoung Diplomats of Canada: World Bank/IMF 2019The Young Diplomats of Canada (YDC) provided five Canadian youth from across the country with the opportunity to attend the World Bank/International Monetary Fund (WB/IMF) Annual Meetings in Washington DC. This podcast provides a behind the scenes look into the exciting meetings they held with stakeholders, the eye opening sessions they attended around key topics in development and the personal and professional growth they experienced. Three key themes were developed by the delegation to guide discussions and advocacy activities at the meetings: inclusive economic growth; FinTech and innovative technologies; and open governance.
The delegation had...2021-10-2650 minBeyond the HeadlinesThriving Beyond GDP: Transitioning and Innovating to Well-Being Generating EconomiesThis is a special collaborative episode and partnership with the David Suzuki Foundation. Two of the David Suzuki Foundation’s ecological economists, Yannick Beaudoin and Michelle Molnar, join us in studio. Our conversation steps outside the realm of traditional economic thinking and challenges conventional indicators of economic prosperity. Yannick and Michelle share powerful stories and insights about the current national agenda which is fixated on converting nature into monetary value, and the transition beyond GDP to a well-being-focused national purpose. They emphasize that economic decision making is negotiable, but planetary limits are not. We also talk about creating spaces fo...2021-10-2649 minBeyond the HeadlinesThe Future of Ontario’s Energy PolicyOn this week's episode of Beyond the Headlines, we explore the implications of the repeal of the Green Energy Act and the future of energy policy in Ontario. Was the Green Energy Act forging a new future for Ontario's Energy sector? Or, will the decision to repeal the act be the saving grace for Ontario's ratepayers? Featured guests include Bruce Pardy, Law Professor at Queen's University, and Mike Schreiner, leader of the Green Party of Ontario.
Produced by Aryeh Ansel (Senior Producer), Brody Longmuir (Junior Producer), Haobo Chen (Junior Producer), Robert Giannetta (Social Media Director), and Alex Go...2021-10-2654 minBeyond the HeadlinesThe Intersection of Health and Conflict: Syria and IraqAround the world, armed war, conflict and violence have had a significant impact on the way healthcare is delivered. This can be seen in the Syrian Civil War, the Iraq War, and in humanitarian crises such as the Rohingya Refugee Crisis. On this week’s episode of Beyond the Headlines, we discuss the intersection of health and conflict. We investigate the impact of conflict in terms of policy-making and its implementation, the strain and toll that is taken on the State, decision-making, the role of private and on-the ground non-profit actors, and the responsibility of large multinational organizations such as...2021-10-2657 minBeyond the HeadlinesRethinking Development Policies at Home and AbroadOver the past 20 years, 1.2 billion people worldwide have left extreme poverty. While we celebrate this achievement, it is expected that over 500 million people will still be living in extreme poverty in 2030, with wealth inequality remaining a significant factor in this issue across the globe. Our guests today will be speaking with us on policy gaps in the anti-poverty sector both in Canada and abroad calling for more evidence-based policy development. We are joined by Amy Dodd, Arjan de Haan, Amanda Glassman, Lorenzo Gonzales and Weseem Ahmed.
Amy Dodd - Head of Engagement at Development Initiatives
A...2021-10-2658 minBeyond the HeadlinesThreats to Digital Democracy: New Findings for Canadian GovernanceIn recent years, social media has provided a platform to share and discuss things big and small, and has given a voice to the unheard that was unimaginable mere decades ago. It’s given rise to movements such as #metoo, the Hong Kong protests, and Bell’s Let’s Talk campaign. However - this democratic expansion has not been without growing pains - as it’s also facilitated the growth of extremist actors, populist political campaigns, and disinformation. Canada is not insulated from the risks arising from social media and the digital era. Today we will discuss the threats posed to...2021-10-2646 minBeyond the HeadlinesCanadian Climate Policy: How Climate Change is Reenergizing Provincial Fault-LinesIn this episode, we will focus on how the regional differences and increasing polarization in Canada may complicate the implementation of strong climate action at the Federal level. We discuss the future of climate policy given the new Liberal minority government and potential innovative environmental policy pathways relevant to the Canadian context. We are joined by Dr. Douglas Macdonald, Dr. Kathryn Harrison, and Dr. Andrew Leach.
Special thanks to Junior Producers Erin Christensen and Thea Koper and Executive Director Vienna Vendittelli for producing this episode.
2021-10-2654 minBeyond the HeadlinesClimate Refugees and Canada‘s Role as a Middle PowerClimate change is affecting more and more regions across the globe, threatening to create as many as 200 million environmental migrants by 2050. While Canada is seen as a top destination for refugee resettlement and is a signatory to the 1951 Refugee Convention, the international agreement doesn’t recognize climate threats as a reason for fleeing. As such, what should Canada’s policy response be to
address the issue of climate refugees? To discuss this question, we were joined by two special guests: Allan Rock and Bob Rae.
Special thanks to junior producers Fatemah Ebrahim and Brody Longmuir, senior produ...2021-10-2650 minBeyond the HeadlinesThe 2019 Election SpecialToday is election day. As Canadians head to the polls, we take a look at issues that don’t usually garner a lot of attention during the campaign. The first interview is with Yves Giroux, the Parliamentary Budget Officer, to discuss the work his office is doing costing the party’s platforms during the campaign. Then Mel Cappe, the former Clerk of the Privy Council in Canada, discusses how the bureaucracy plans for a transition in government. Finally, Adam Laughton, a Munk school student and NDP candidate for Mississauga Lakeshore, is interviewed about youth involvement in politics.
Speci...2021-10-2649 minBeyond the HeadlinesPreventing a Lockdown Generation in CanadaYouth in Canada are experiencing a once-in-a-generation crisis during the COVID-19 pandemic. They are facing unprecedented disruptions which have affected aspects of their lives such as their education, employment and economic status, and mental health. Unless action is taken to support young people in Canada now, they may be left to deal with the impacts of the pandemic for the next decade.
Today, we are joined by Anjum Sultana and Jessica Lue. Earlier this year, they co-authored and released a report titled “Preventing a Lockdown Generation: A Plan to Support Canada’s Youth in Post-Pandemic Recovery”. They will b...2021-10-1940 minBeyond the HeadlinesYoung Diplomats of Canada: UN Commission on the Status of Women 2021The Commission on the Status of Women meets for an annual 2-week session to discuss gender equality outcomes, evaluate progress, and negotiate agreed conclusions on future directives. This year’s theme was “Women's full and effective participation and decision-making in public life, as well as the elimination of violence, for achieving gender equality and the empowerment of all women and girls”. Equal representation at all levels of leadership has yet to be attained, as there are many areas such as the private sector, government and diplomacy, where women and gender minorities remain underrepresented.
In this episode, you’ll hear...2021-10-0745 minBeyond the HeadlinesImpact of COVID-19 on First Nations: Lessons from a successful response by the Assembly of Manitoba ChiefsThis is a special episode in collaboration with the Indigenous Policy Initiative (IPI) at the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy.
This episode explores the COVID-19 response by the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs. At the outset of the pandemic, the Assembly formed the COVID-19 Pandemic Response Coordination Team in order to best face the coming pandemic. Their experience over the last year provides important insight and examples for indigenous policy throughout Canada.
Today's guests are Grand Chief Arlen Dumas and Dr. Marcia Anderson
Produced by Arman Bachmann, Ertiana Rrokaj, Megan Annable
2021-04-1946 minBeyond the HeadlinesUnderstanding Differences in Provincial Energy Efficiency with Efficiency CanadaCanada is one of the world’s most energy-intensive economies; per-capita energy usage is five times the global average, 29% higher than in the United States and triple that of the European Union. There is a significant opportunity for Canada to improve energy efficiency which can provide 40% of Canada’s energy needs by 2050!
Today we’re sitting down with Efficiency Canada - the leading voice of energy efficiency in this country - to discuss their newly released “Provincial Energy Efficiency Scorecard.” The Scorecard details regional progress on energy efficiency with aims of benchmarking progress, inciting competition and sharing best practices. We spoke with...2021-04-161h 04Beyond the HeadlinesIn Conversation with Michael Sabia: The Role of Infrastructure Investment in Canada's Economic RecoveryThe COVID-19 pandemic has wreaked havoc across broad swathes of the Canadian economy. The consequences of the current recession are complex and overlapping and range from widespread job losses to a prolonged contraction of the country’s economy. Experts on the Hill and in the private sector have pointed to the vital role that infrastructure investment must play in Canada’s economic recovery plan. But it has to be smart. Stakeholders must pay attention to environmental and social considerations at every stage of project development. Now is the chance to create a bold new vision for Canadian Infrastructure investment. Last...2021-04-1628 min
Beyond Clean PodcastBeyond The Headlines: Sterile Processing Memes & the Impact of Social Media w/ Jake McHughOn this episode of Beyond the Headlines, Mike and Hank went live with special guest Jake McHugh to talk about his creation of @SterileProcessingMemes, and the impact of social media on Sterile Processing industry networking and vendors. Tune in for this fun conversation! (Originally aired on Facebook Live, July 26th, 2019). #BeyondTheHeadlines #MikeMatthews #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website2019-09-0508 min
Beyond Clean PodcastBeyond The Headlines: PPE Risks, Off-Site Reprocessing & Sterile Processing CompensationOn this episode, Mike and Hank went live with Beyond the Headlines and special guest Shawn Flynn to talk about PPE risks, the off-site reprocessing market, Sterile Processing compensation and much more. Tune in for the fun! (Originally aired on Facebook Live, July 18th, 2019). #BeyondTheHeadlines #MikeMatthews #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website2019-08-291h 15
Beyond Clean PodcastBeyond The Headlines: Surgical Instrument Lawsuits & The True Costs Of Poor QualityOn this episode, Mike and Hank went live with Beyond the Headlines to talk about surgical instrument lawsuits and the true costs of poor quality. #BeyondTheHeadlines #MikeMatthews #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website2019-08-2257 min
Beyond Clean PodcastBeyond The Headlines: Surgical Instrument Sterilization Issues at Ajax HospitalOn this episode of Beyond the Headlines, Mike and Bob talk about potential causes to surgery cancelations in a Canadian hospital. They focus on why Sterile Processing leaders should be equipped to have difficult conversations in the name of patient safety, how to empower frontline staff to "stop the line," and the importance of regular quality auditing. Tune in and #DontGetCanceled! #BeyondTheHeadlines #MikeMatthews #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website2019-08-1511 min
Beyond Clean PodcastBeyond The Headlines: Veteran Administration Hospital Delays Dental/Surgical ProceduresOn this episode of Beyond the Headlines, Mike, Hank, and Bob talk about how infrastructure issues at a VA hospital on the west coast led to substantial delays and cancellation of various surgical and dental procedures for veteran patients. They focus on the important issues surrounding how facilities can plan ahead to guard against a “culture of catastrophe” as well as what the VA does right when it comes to sterilization process breakdowns. Tune in and #PlanAhead! #BeyondTheHeadlines #MikeMatthews #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Websit2019-08-0813 min
Beyond Clean PodcastBeyond The Headlines: Free Sterile Processing College - A Community InvestmentOn this episode of Beyond the Headlines, Mike and Hank talk about an announcement out of Buffalo, New York regarding a free Sterile Processing training program for local students -- why it's awesome, and how this type of community investment will eventually lead to safer surgery. They also discuss a few of the differences between professional SPD training and the kind of on-the-job training that is common in many places around the globe. Tune in and #GetSchooled! #BeyondTheHeadlines #MikeMatthews #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Websi...2019-08-0115 min
Beyond Clean PodcastBeyond The Headlines: Ribbon Retractor Left in Patient & Why it Matters to SPDOn this episode of Beyond the Headlines, Mike and Hank talk about a recent headline grabbing story from a California hospital regarding a retained surgical item, this time a 2" ribbon retractor. They discuss some of the potential root causes and talk about the kinds of things that Sterile Processing should consider in trying to help their partners in the OR. Tune in and join the cause of: #NoInstrumentLeftBehind! #BeyondTheHeadlines #MikeMatthews #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!2019-07-2514 min
Beyond Clean PodcastBeyond The Headlines: Single-Use Duodenoscope Coming To The USOn this episode of Beyond the Headlines, Mike and Hank talk about the latest announcement from Ambu A/S & Cook Medical regarding a Single-Use Duodenoscope that will be disrupting the US market. Cleaning, disinfection, and storage challenges surrounding endoscope reprocessing are some of the hottest topics in the medical device industry today, so this announcement is sure to make waves. This episode will talk about some of the potential implications and remaining questions left to answer. Tune in and get #Scoped! #BeyondTheHeadlines #MikeMatthews #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spot...2019-07-1809 min
Beyond Clean PodcastBeyond The Headlines: CMS Report ReviewThis week on Beyond The Headlines with Mike Matthews: Mike and Hank dig into a recent CMS survey report that just hit the news and discuss findings related to Sterile Processing, Endo, and Radiology departments -- how you can prepare and how to get your hospital administrators more involved in your SPD. Important topics with lots of practical insight. Plus you can learn how to send hate mail to Mike! Tune in and don't get #Cited! #BeyondTheHeadlines #MikeMatthews #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!2019-07-1124 min
Beyond Clean PodcastBeyond The Headlines: Stolen Surgical InstrumentsThis week on Beyond The Headlines with Mike Matthews: Another news headline about stolen surgical instruments - this one for $25K worth of endoscopes, just weeks after a similar $450K heist from a hospital in the same state. On our kickoff episode for "Beyond the Headlines" with Mike Matthews, we talk about why these stories keep coming out and what needs to happen TODAY in your hospital to fix it. Tune in and don't get #jacked! #BeyondTheHeadlines #MikeMatthews #BeyondClean #WeFightDirty™ Click To Subscribe on YouTube, iTunes, Stitcher, Google Play or Spotify or Visit Our Website!2019-07-0514 min
#rtbthShould the NFL Choose the Dirty Over You? Unpopular Opinions 2Podcast discussing an unpopular opinion. Should the NFL allow players to use marijuana? HGH? #realtalkbth #beyondtheheadlines2016-03-0741 min