Best Global Health Diplomacy Podcasts (2024)

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Major shakeup in B.C. politics: BC United leader pulls the plug on his party’s campaign two months before an election 1:46:33

8h ago1:46:33

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Major shakeup in B.C. politics: BC United leader pulls the plug on his party’s campaign two months before an election (1:54) Guest: Keith Baldrey, Legislature Bureau Chief, Global BC Major shakeup in B.C. politics: What impact could a united right have on the upcoming provincial election (17:30) Guest: Bill Tieleman, political strategist, president…

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At America’s Edge: Border Politics, Policy and People 55:03

3h ago55:03

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It’s been decades since the United States has updated its immigration policies in any sort of comprehensive way, and the problems and suffering at the southern border have persisted. Meanwhile, worsening conflicts around the world push more and more people to leave their homes and try and make their way to America. Immigration is a top concern of U…

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Unrolling hidden shrinkflation: Household paper products are getting a lot smaller 1:44:28

4h ago1:44:28

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Credit card debt soars to 17-year high and younger Canadians are falling behind (1:48) Guest: Rebecca Oakes, Vice President of Advanced Analytics, Equifax Canada Unrolling hidden shrinkflation: Household paper products are getting a lot smaller (16:54) Guest: Edgar Dworsky, Consumer advocate, ConsumerWorld.org and MousePrint.org Rock on: Canadian w…

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Liberal cabinet ministers stand by Trudeau as Democrats show what a leadership change can bring 1:47:36

4h ago1:47:36

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Ottawa slaps huge tariffs on Chinese EVs, who will it help and who will it hurt? (1:54) Guest: William Pellerin, international trade lawyer, McMillan LLP Liberal cabinet ministers stand by Trudeau as Democrats show what a leadership change can bring (14:08) Guest: Wayne Easter, former Liberal MP and cabinet minister Why is RFK Jr. backing Donald Tr…

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The weirdest and wackiest laws in Canada 1:16:55

3h ago1:16:55

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Aug. 23, 2024: Guest host Syd Smith in for Ben O'Hara-Byrne How an eccentric group of Victorians discovered prehistoric creatures and accidentally upended the world (0:00) Guest: Edward Dolnick, author, Dinosaurs at the Dinner Party Getting out in nature during the final stretch of summer (13:35) Guest: Michael Runtz, a naturalist and lecturer at C…

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Migration, displacement and health systems 24:45

4d ago24:45

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In this fifth episode of our six-part miniseries (see notes for 'useful links' to other episodes), we examine the intersection of migration, displacement, and health systems in fragile settings. With over 1 billion people on the move globally, including 84 million forcibly displaced, this episode addresses the challenges and opportunities that migr…

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How a new political party wants to impact politics in Canada 1:33:10

23h ago1:33:10

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Aug. 22, 2024: Guest host Syd Smith in for Ben O'Hara-Byrne Rail shutdown: Ottawa imposing binding arbitration on parties (0:00) Guest: Bruce Curran, Associate Professor, Faculty of Law, University of Manitoba Retail round-up: Budget grocery stores, inflation, Couche-Tard/7-Eleven (13:46) Guest: Bruce Winder, retail analyst and author of RETAIL Bef…

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How transparent is your city or town? 1:36:02

6d ago1:36:02

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Aug. 21, 2024: Guest host Syd Smith in for Ben O'Hara-Byrne Bomb threats made to Jewish institutions across Canada (0:00) Guest: Richard Robinson, director of research and advocacy for B'nai B'rith Canada Journo Corner: How transparent is your city or town? (9:35) Guest: Tom Cardoso, investigative reporter, The Globe and Mail Ontario moves to ban s…

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AI Superthinker 46:31

6d ago46:31

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Where will artificial intelligence be in five years, or 10 or 20? What happens if the technology is regulated? And if it isn’t? How will it shape the world and the way we live our lives? The CEO of Microsoft AI, Mustafa Suleyman, has been working in this young field for more than a decade. He knows the AI landscape inside and out, and is a level-he…

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How hard is it to make money as a new author and publish your book? 1:44:04

2d ago1:44:04

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Aug. 20, 2024: Guest host Syd Smith in for Ben O'Hara-Byrne How would a large railway strike impact Canada? (0:00) Guest: John Corey, president of the Freight Management Association of Canada Canada's inflation rate falls to 2.5% - what does this mean for further Bank of Canada rate cuts? (13:55) Guest: Bryan Yu, chief economist with Central 1 Cred…

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Understanding VC Funding and Business Survival with Godman Akinlabi | Find Your Voice 33:59

9h ago33:59

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Eight in ten businesses fail before their 5th year. How can you change the story for your business and ensure sustainable growth? Watch this interesting Find Your Voice podcast with Daniel Adeoye, Debo Omotunde, and Wale Onadeko to find out. Godman Akinlabi is the Global Lead Pastor of The Elevation Church, Nigeria. He is also a thought leader, lea…

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A town is offering $30,000 to anyone wanting to build a home there 1:40:07

3h ago1:40:07

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Aug. 19, 2024: Guest host Syd Smith in for Ben O'Hara-Byrne What to expect from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago (0:00) Guest: Christopher Galdieri, Professor, Department of Politics, Saint Anselm College Daytime talk show legend Phil Donahue passes away (13:55) Guest: John Kiesewetter, Media Beat reporter for Cincinnati Public Radio a…

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How to Stay Relevant with AI | Godman Akinlabi, Yemi Faseun, Kunbi Adeoti, & Miss Techy | Podcast 30:36

7d ago30:36

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AI and automation are revolutionizing the world of work and business. How can you ride to wave to remain relevant? Find out in this interesting Find Your Voice chat with tech and human resources leaders. Godman Akinlabi is the Global Lead Pastor of The Elevation Church, Nigeria. He is also a thought leader, leadership and relationship expert and li…

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Daryl Hall on his new album and a summer tour that brings him to Vancouver’s PNE 1:08:08

3h ago1:08:08

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Jasperites return home Guest: Mike Day, owner, Evil Dave’s Grill One year since West Kelowna fire - residents frustrated by lack of progress in rebuild Guest: Tom Crocker, firefighter, Wilson’s Landing Fire Department Still making dreams come true: Daryl Hall on his new album and a summer tour that brings him to Vancouver’s PNE Guest: Daryl Hall, s…

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Randy Bachman on 50 years since Not Fragile and returning to the PNE 1:41:40

13h ago1:41:40

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Why Canada’s housing market hit the brakes in July (1:53) Guest: Karen Yolevski, COO, Royal LePage Randy Bachman on 50 years since Not Fragile and returning to the PNE (15:16) Guest: Randy Bachman, musician, lead vocals and lead guitarist of Bachman-Turner Overdrive Disney argues wrongful death suit should be tossed because plaintiff signed up for …

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From replicants to ETs: How the summer of 82 was a high point for sci-fi 1:45:55

3h ago1:45:55

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WHO declares Mpox global health emergency, cases also on the rise in Canada (1:47) Guest: Jason Kindrachuk, University of Winnipeg microbiologist Journo Corner: Harris surges, Trump stagnates in race for White House (16:34) Guest: Mark Barabak, political columnist, Los Angeles Times From replicants to ETs: How the summer of 82 was a high point for …

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Academia at a Crossroads 51:53

8d ago51:53

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The challenges for university presidents keep coming, from Middle East protests to standardized testing and admissions debates, to complaints over classroom content and pedagogical methods. The American public has little faith in college administrators right now, according to polling, and it’s often unclear how institutions can move forward and ass…

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True Crime: A decade later, the murder of 15-year-old Tina Fontaine 1:47:51

2h ago1:47:51

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MPs to look into how a father and son linked to Toronto terror plot came to Canada (1:27) Guest: Mercedes Stephenson, Ottawa Bureau Chief, Global News and host of The West Block Why the Canadian dream is on life support (14:59) Guest: Omer Aziz, author of Brown Boy: A Memoir and a Radcliffe Fellow at Harvard University True Crime: A decade later, t…

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Dialogues: a conversation with Peter Hotez 33:13

5h ago33:13

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"FAN MAIL - How does this episode resonate with you?" “Dialogues” is a series from the Global Health Matters podcast where we bring you interviews featuring fresh perspectives on global health issues. The goal of each Dialogues episode is to break through the echo chambers that exist in global health through in-depth, thoughtful conversations. In t…

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Jasper residents brace for a return home this Friday 1:43:43

4d ago1:43:43

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Jasper residents brace for a return home this Friday (1:37) Guest: Ashley Kliewer, Jasper resident, co-owner, Raven Bistro / Peacock Cork and Fork A peek behind the scenes as Paris says adieu to the 2024 Olympics (16:51) Guest: Paul Waldie, Europe Correspondent, the Globe and Mail Athletes are turning to OnlyFans to fund Olympic dreams as they face…

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A former Canadian gold medalist sprinter on Canada’s success in the men’s 4x100 relay 1:06:13

3d ago1:06:13

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A former Canadian gold medalist sprinter on Canada’s success in the men’s 4x100 relay (2:02) Guest: Robert Esmie, a member of the gold medal-winning Canadian 4 × 100 m relay team at the 1996 Summer Olympics. Magic Bus: Vancouver man travels from B.C. to Tijuana on public transit (17:08) Guest: William Hui, TransLink's director of systems engineerin…

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Why millions are tuning into Toronto woman’s Out of Shape Olympics 1:29:05

21d ago1:29:05

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Japan warns of heightened risk of megaquake, why Canada should be paying attention (2:23) Guest: John Cassidy, earthquake seismologist, Natural Resources Canada Why millions are tuning into Toronto woman’s Out of Shape Olympics (16:36) Guest: Simona Stallone, real estate agent in Toronto Edmonton family packs up and moves to Mexico, how is it worki…

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It’s Hammer time in Canada: How did Canada become dominant in the Hammer Throw 1:42:59

19d ago1:42:59

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It’s Hammer time in Canada: How did Canada become dominant in the Hammer Throw (1:37) Guest: Garrett Collier, Track and Field Manager, BC Athletics More than 70 percent of dentists accepting patients through Canadian Dental Care Plan (16:46) Guest: Dr. Rob Wolanski, president, British Columbia Dental Association Journo Corner: The Consulting Firms …

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Peter Thiel — On the Record with an Iconoclast 1:03:18

15d ago1:03:18

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Whether they publicly tout it or not, U.S. technology companies play a powerful role in politics, cultural issues and the way we live. Founder and investor Peter Thiel is one of the more visible and outspoken Silicon Valley figures. A member of the so-called "PayPal Mafia," a highly successful group of PayPal founders and employees, Thiel waded int…

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Toronto terror arrests raise questions about security screening 1:44:38

6d ago1:44:38

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What’s behind the mini-panic in global markets and will it last? (1:10) Guest: Benjamin Tal, deputy chief economist, CIBC Capital Markets Kamala Harris picks her #2: The pros and cons of opting for Minnesota Governor Tim Walz (15:36) Guest Justin Vaughn. Assistant professor, political science, Coastal Carolina University and co-director, Presidenti…

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Medicine as a Tool for Good with Ighovwerha (Igho) Ofotokun, MD, MSc 23:01

6d ago23:01

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Join hosts Marla Dalton, PE, CAE, and William Schaffner, MD, for a compelling conversation with Ighovwerha (Igho) Ofotokun, MD, MSc, an internationally recognized clinician-scientist and professor of medicine at Emory University School of Medicine. He shares his journey from growing up in Nigeria to becoming a leading HIV researcher, discussing the…

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Close friend and Canadian Jeremy Berke on journalist Evan Gershkovich’s release from a Russian prison and return to the U.S. 1:03:35

11d ago1:03:35

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Close friend and Canadian Jeremy Berke on journalist Evan Gershkovich’s release from a Russian prison and return to the U.S. (1:29) Guest: Jeremy Berke, writer, Cultivated, friend of Evan Gershkovich From The Ick to Boop and many more, find out what new words make the grade for the Cambridge Dictionary (16:58) Guest: Wendalyn Nichols, Publishing Ma…

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Non-state and informal actors in fragile settings 18:42

11d ago18:42

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In this episode, we explore the critical role of non-state actors and informal providers in health systems within fragile settings. Our guests share insights on the legitimacy, roles and challenges of informal and non-state actors. This is the fourth episode in the six-part miniseries "Stories of Resilience: Local Lives and Health Systems," brought…

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Canadian-born Paul Whelan, U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich released in biggest Russian prisoner swap in history 1:42:47

11d ago1:42:47

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Paris Olympics: Canada’s dominance in the pool (1:23) Guest: Marianne Limpert, former Canadian Olympic swimmer and 1996 silver medallist Canadian-born Paul Whelan, U.S. journalist Evan Gershkovich released in biggest Russian prisoner swap in history (16:25) Guest: Kathryn Stoner, senior fellow at the Freemon Spogli Institute for International Studi…

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Forensic anthropologist and bestselling author Kathy Reichs on her career and latest novel Fire and Bones 1:44:08

23d ago1:44:08

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Canada women’s soccer team defies the odds at the Olympics (1:47) Guest: Jimmy Brennan, Former Canada Men's Team Player and co-host of Footy Prime The Podcast Could the destruction in Jasper change how we manage wildfires? (15:51) Guest: Glenn McGillivray, Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction Forensic anthropologist and bestselling author Kath…

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A Revolutionary Age with Fareed Zakaria 50:48

23d ago50:48

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Sizable electorates around the world are flocking to populist candidates who promise power, domination and a return to better times. The global experiment in liberalism seems to be suffering a setback. In his latest book, “Age of Revolutions,” journalist Fareed Zakaria teases apart the foreign policy decisions that got us to this point. Several U.S…

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A momentous month in U.S. politics and what could lie ahead 1:51:37

13d ago1:51:37

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Could the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police end its support for decriminalization of small amounts of hard drugs? (2:09) Guest: Commissioner Thomas Carrique, Ontario Provincial Police, and new president of the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police A momentous month in U.S. politics and what could lie ahead (16:53) Guest: David Frum, colum…

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The trek of a lifetime that becomes a nightmare in one of America’s most stunning sites 1:48:27

28d ago1:48:27

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Canada’s women's soccer team pays a hefty price for drone scandal but fights on (2:05) Guest: Amy Walsh, former Canada Women’s National Team player and Footy Prime podcast host Céline Dion wows Olympic ceremonies, further raising awareness about Stiff-Person Syndrome (15:58) Guest: Tara Zier, founder, The Stiff Person Syndrome Research Foundation W…

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Jasper latest: Jasper residents grapple with structural losses 1:50:33

18d ago1:50:33

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Jasper latest: Jasper residents grapple with structural losses (1:52) Guest: Donald Schroll, owner, Jasper Pet Outpost Jasper Latest: What next for thousands of evacuees? (12:40) Guest: Jayme Doll, anchor/reporter, Global Calgary Jasper Latest: What is it like to fight a wall of flames (21:44) Guest: Jason Brolund, Fire Chief, West Kelowna Fire Dep…

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2024 CPD Summer Institute on Public Diplomacy: Public Diplomacy and Defense 42:28

1M ago42:28

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All views expressed by participants are their own and do not reflect the views of their employers.By USC Center on Public Diplomacy

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Jasper latest: The fire reaches Jasper’s townsite 1:23:50

19d ago1:23:50

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Jasper latest: The fire reaches Jasper’s townsite (1:25) Guest: Lisa MacGregor, reporter, Global Edmonton President Biden tells America why he chose to not to run for re-election: says he's 'passing the torch' in speech from Oval office (15:41) Guest: Chris Galdieri, a political scientist at Saint Anselm College, author of “Stranger in a Strange St…

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Seeing Light in Dark Times with Nicholas Kristof 53:47

1M ago53:47

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Conflict and suffering can bring out the worst in people, but it can also bring out the best. This is one of the lessons New York Times columnist Nicholas Kristof has learned from decades of reporting on the ground in war zones and amidst humanitarian nightmares. Somehow, despite witnessing atrocities like the Tiananmen Square protests, genocide in…

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What is it like to survive a shark attack? 1:52:41

1M ago1:52:41

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Jasper and Jasper National Park evacuation order (1:04) Guest: Sebastien Delorme, evacuee from Jasper Jasper and Jasper National Park evacuation order (11:03) Guest: Todd Loewen, minister of Forestry and Parks, Government of Alberta, MLA for Central Peace-Notley Jasper and Jasper National Park evacuation order (17:42) Guest: Lisa MacGregor, reporte…

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Twisters blows away the box office competition 1:48:19

1M ago1:48:19

1:48:19

President Biden made the tough but correct choice says former U.S. ambassador to Canada (1:41) Guest: Bruce Heyman, former U.S. Ambassador to Canada Biden resigns - impact, what next (16:58) Guest: Russell Berman, staff writer covering US politics, The Atlantic Twisters blows away the box office competition (36:45) Guest: Sean Waugh, research meteo…

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NASA's Mars simulator crew emerged after 378 days: What did they learn? 1:43:14

27d ago1:43:14

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NASA's Mars simulator crew emerged after 378 days: What did they learn? (1:23) Guest: Kelly Haston, mission commander for NASA's all-volunteer Crew Health and Performance Exploration Analog (CHAPEA-1) project Donald Trump promised a gentler tone as he addressed delegates at the Republican National Convention, did he deliver? (28:15) Guest: Drew Kur…

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Health minister concerned over new U.S. border rules for dogs starting August 1 1:45:55

28d ago1:45:55

1:45:55

How bad traffic and crumbling infrastructure are driving people out of cities (1:34) Guest: Jeff Lang-Weir, spokesperson, Toronto Region Board of Trade Health minister concerned over new U.S. border rules for dogs starting August 1 (17:29) Guest: Mark Holland, Minister of Health of Canada Health minister concerned over new U.S. border rules for dog…

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Women’s Rights Under Attack 1:06:07

1M ago1:06:07

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The federal right to abortions in the United States has been overturned, access to contraception and IVF services are threatened in many states, and the gender wage gap persists. It feels like an era of backsliding for women’s rights and freedoms. What can we do to reverse the trend and get back on the road to progress? Three experts and crusaders …

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Why is the U.S. national anthem so tough to sing and what are the greatest renditions 1:52:03

29d ago1:52:03

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Record rain swamps Toronto (2:01) Guest: Anthony Farnell, Chief Meteorologist, Global News Why infrastructure in Canadian cities is so vulnerable to extreme weather (16:47) Guest: Slobodan Simonovic, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering, Western University; Director of engineering works, Institute catastrophic loss reduction Why is the…

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