An educator and a journalist team up to explore hard hitting topics and dig for truth and meaning among it all. Current events, global talking points, and modern Canadian perspectives by co-hosts Ryan Robinson - an independent journalist, and Katelyn, an educator.
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Goodbye Breyer, Hello Brown? New Supreme Court Nominee
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President Biden has unveiled his choice to replace former Clinton appointee and left-leaning Justice Steven Breyer on the US Supreme Court. During his campaign for presidency, Biden promised to nominate the first Black woman to America's highest court. He has chosen Ketanji Brown Jackson, an experienced DC Circuit judge who was originally interview…
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Russia's Relationship with Ukraine and Putin's Possible Plans
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Was the writing on the wall for this invasion? Did NATO encroachment force Putin's hand? Could this have been prevented? Taking a look into Russia's relationship with Ukraine and Putin's policy plans.Ryan Robinson, Katelyn Robinson
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Are Electric Vehicles Actually Green?
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In this episode, Ryan takes a look at electric vehicles to find out just how green they really are over their lifespan.Ryan Robinson, Katelyn Robinson
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Designer Babies and Gene Editing - Are We Playing God?
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In this episode, Ryan takes a look at CRISPR technology and what it means for the future of human evolution.Ryan Robinson, Katelyn Robinson
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Semiconductors, China, and the Battle for 21st Century Supremacy
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The U.S. just passed a massive, sweeping bipartisan bill aimed at countering China's technological prowess by investing $250 billion dollars into U.S. semiconductor manufacturing and design. President Joe Biden: “We are in a competition to win the 21st century, and the starting gun has gone off. As other countries continue to invest in their own re…
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Residential Schools of Canada - Beginnings and Legacy
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Running from 1834 - 1996, Canada has a long and storied history with residential schools. These institutions were highly idealistic attempts at education that amounted to little more than cultural genocide and created inter-generational trauma for our indigenous populations. Listen to learn more and be apart of the conversation to acknowledge our c…
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The International COVID-19 Vaccine Rollout
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In this episode, Katelyn takes a look at the global vaccine rollout and the international politics behind it all. Highlights include the success Israel has had in vaccinating their citizens, and the shortfalls of the COVAX program.Ryan Robinson, Katelyn Robinson
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Jeff Bezos - From Amazon to Blue Origin
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It's time to rethink Amazon. The mighty online retailer has expanded into military contracts, government surveillance, and host data and processing power for a massive percentage of the internet. The service is so widely used that even streaming rivals Netflix are customers of Amazon Web Services. And what exactly are Mr. Bezos' intentions in outer…
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The Women of Joe Biden's Cabinet
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In this episode, Ryan investigates Joe Biden's picks for his cabinet to determine if he has kept his campaign promise to include the most women and people of colour ever in a U.S. Presidential Cabinet.Ryan Robinson, Katelyn Robinson
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Is Facebook a Monopoly?
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The House Antitrust Subcommittee has stated that Facebook wields monopoly power in social media and has maintained its position by either buying or killing the competition. But is breaking up Facebook the best solution? And what happened to Microsoft when they were accused of monopolizing in the 1990's?…
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Taking a Look at Canada's COVID-19 Vaccines
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Canada has purchased supply of COVID-19 vaccines from several different pharmaceutical companies. Who will win the race, what will distribution look like, and who will be first to get it? Join Ryan and Katelyn in this episode to find out more.Ryan Robinson, Katelyn Robinson
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Exploration of SpaceX
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In this episode, Katelyn tells you everything you need to know about SpaceX and the company's relationship with NASA as well as their plans for commercial space travel and colonizing mars!Ryan Robinson, Katelyn Robinson
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The Choppiest Presidential Transitions of All Time
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Herbert Hoover on Franklin D. Roosevelt: "badly informed and of comparatively little vision." Ouch. Sometimes president-elect's just aren't welcomed by outgoing presidents. In this episode Ryan takes a look at some of the worst US presidential transitions in history.Ryan Robinson, Katelyn Robinson
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What We Know About Vienna's Terrorist Attack
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In this episode, Ryan explains his research into the recent shooting attack in Vienna's city center and discusses the deadly difficulties France has had with extremism. Correction: At 16:36 the correct film is called A Mighty Heart (2007), not The Constant Gardener (2005) as mentioned. Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ys0VFf0RE0dWBQFaBA…
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Alberta's New Curriculum
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Katelyn takes a look at Alberta's controversial new education curriculum. Listen to learn more!Ryan Robinson, Katelyn Robinson
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Evidence of Human Rights Abuses in China - Part 2
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In this episode, Ryan takes a deeper look into allegations of China committing human rights abuses and the nation's denial of such activity. Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1ce0wI8QTpe_9hFNyZ89BTmfhRV5RqeyxV3DwXmJXCSk/edit?usp=sharingRyan Robinson, Katelyn Robinson
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Evidence of Human Rights Abuses in China
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China vehemently denies global allegations of genocide. Do they have a leg to stand on? Or is the regime running 260 concentration camps that are "proof of pure evil"? Sources: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1bB_ENK2E2CqkYlN-dsYykwrY11Ro70fgA5bVkvwUJYE/edit?usp=sharingRyan
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Conflict in Canada's Fisheries
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The fishing industry in Nova Scotia has seen a stark increase in tension between Indigenous Mi'kmaq fisherman and non-indigenous fishermen. Arson, vandalism, and threats of further mischief are being investigated. But what is the cause of all this conflict? Katelyn takes a look at the lobster industry in Canada's east coast and what has led to mobs…
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