Best NB Medical Education Podcasts (2024)

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Will a population boom blow up New Brunswick politics? 21:11

7h ago21:11

21:11

How does a population boom play into provincial politics? As New Brunswick heads to the polls next month, the CBC’s Jacques Poitras brings us the stories of newcomers, and how they’re shaping the debate on everything from housing and healthcare to pronouns in schools.

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Student housing shortage is ‘desperate’ across Canada 24:46

7h ago24:46

24:46

The housing crisis for post-secondary students is so bad that some are paying double rent or turning living rooms into bedrooms just to ensure they have somewhere to live. We hear about the frustration and anxiety for students across the country.

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Parents worry overcrowded N.B. schools can’t meet kids’ needs 19:47

7h ago19:47

19:47

New Brunswick’s schools are scrambling to keep up with dramatic population growth, with some resorting to turning cafeterias and libraries into classrooms. We talk to parents about the impact on their kids’ education.

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Why people still love Anne of Green Gables 14:23

9h ago14:23

14:23

This year would have been the 150th birthday of Lucy Maud Montgomery, the famed P.E.I. author of Anne of Green Gables. We talk to some islanders and “Anne fangirls” who are excited to celebrate both the author and her creations.

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P.E.I.’s controversial new medical school 19:03

9h ago19:03

19:03

P.E.I. is getting its first medical school, but critics say staffing it could mean fewer physicians serving the local community. We hear about the plan to invest in young doctors who might make P.E.I. their home — and the impact on an already stretched health-care system.

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Telling jokes in P.E.I., where everyone knows everyone 10:48

9h ago10:48

10:48

Comedian Patrick Ledwell says P.E.I. can stand for Privacy Ends Immediately. He talks to Matt Galloway about comedy in Canada's tiniest province, where everyone knows everyone.

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Rethinking how we teach kids to read 22:25

9h ago22:25

22:25

Several provinces are rethinking how they teach kids to read, with a “back-to-basics” focus that includes phonics. We hear about long-running disagreements over the best way to teach literacy, and why many Canadian kids are struggling.

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Educators say more accommodations needed for students with complex needs 15:04

25m ago15:04

15:04

Then, educators say there aren’t enough accommodations for post-secondary students with complex needs. University of Toronto lecturer Simon Lewsen and Seanna Takacs with the Canadian Association of College and University Student Services discuss what needs to happen next.

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Do B.C.’s new gig-worker regulations go too far, or not far enough? 19:22

25m ago19:22

19:22

New regulations for gig workers in British Columbia, which include a minimum wage of $20.88 an hour, take effect on Tuesday. And while businesses worry this will hurt their bottom line, gig workers say it does not go far enough.

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A legal right to a family doctor? 27:25

23m ago27:25

27:25

Jane Philpott says every Canadian should have a legal right to a family doctor and primary health care, in the same way that every Canadian child has a right to an education. In an interview from April, the physician and former health minister tells Matt Galloway about her pitch for a Primary Care Act, and what’s stopping politicians from rebuildin…

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Canadian Paralympians hope to inspire in Paris 23:20

14h ago23:20

23:20

The 2024 Paralympic Games are officially underway. Canada has 126 athletes competing in 18 different sports, and some are already winning medals. Canadian Paralympians hope their performances in Paris will help inspire others.

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New restrictions placed on women in Afghanistan 19:30

5d ago19:30

19:30

When the U.S. military withdrew from Afghanistan three years ago, the Taliban quickly seized control, implementing restrictions on women’s education and what they can wear and do. Now the Taliban has imposed further restrictions on what women can wear, and how they can use their voice. Afghans living in Canada say the international community needs …

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What Sophie Grégoire Trudeau did next 23:57

14h ago23:57

23:57

Sophie Grégoire Trudeau says family life can get messy since her separation from the prime minister — but they’ve still got each other's backs. In an interview from April, she tells Matt Galloway about her new book, Closer Together, and why she wants to help Canadians build the emotional literacy needed to cope with the stresses of modern life.…

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How are NASA’s stranded astronauts coping? 18:57

9h ago18:57

18:57

The two astronauts stranded on the International Space Station won’t return to Earth until next year. Retired Canadian astronaut Dave Williams tells us how the astronauts may be coping with their extended stay in space — and what it all means for the burgeoning field of space tourism.

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How Tanya Talaga uncovered her family’s lost Indigenous history 24:11

9h ago24:11

24:11

When journalist Tanya Talaga's great uncle requested government documents about his mother, he was told she didn't exist. In her new book The Knowing, Talaga digs into how her family’s Indigenous identity was erased, and what that tells us about Canadian history.

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The 100-year-old swimmer smashing world records 26:58

9h ago26:58

26:58

Betty Brussel broke three swimming world records earlier this year, a few months before her 100th birthday. In a January conversation from our series Well Founded, we talk to researchers and older Canadians about the importance of staying active in your golden years.

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Russian tech billionaire arrested in France 10:56

9h ago10:56

10:56

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov has reportedly been arrested in France, on allegations that the messaging app facilitates crimes including child sexual abuse and drug trafficking. Journalist Darren Loucaides explains why the Russian billionaire's arrest has free speech advocates up in arms.

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Will violence escalate in the Middle East? 19:34

7d ago19:34

19:34

Israel’s recent exchange of heavy fire with Hezbollah in Lebanon has fuelled fears that the country’s assault on Gaza could expand into an all-out war in the wider region. We discuss those tensions, and the sticking points in the Israel-Hamas ceasefire negotiations.

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The teacher shortage is bad for kids — and bad for teachers too 18:56

9h ago18:56

18:56

What happens when a French teacher is suddenly asked to teach a math class? Or take over the metal workshop? Three teachers tell us about the pressures of being at the front of the class when some provinces are short thousands of educators.

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Trump wants to scrap Biden’s climate plan. Do Republicans agree? 24:30

9h ago24:30

24:30

Donald Trump says he’ll scrap many renewable energy policies if he’s elected U.S. president in November, but some Republicans are pushing back. Guest host Susan Ormiston looks at the future of green jobs and clean energy investments south of the border.

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What can the Liberals learn from the pivot to Kamala Harris? 19:17

12h ago19:17

19:17

The Democrats’ shift to Kamala Harris has rejuvenated the party’s election prospects. Will the Liberals be thinking about that — and Justin Trudeau’s leadership — as they meet for a cabinet retreat? And what’s Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre been up to this summer? Guest host Susan Ormiston talks to our national affairs panel: CBC’s Catherine …

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The expectations that stifle young Black boys 23:11

12h ago23:11

23:11

Growing up as a young Black man, Matthew R. Morris felt hemmed in by expectations around race, masculinity and how people thought he should fit into Canadian society. In January, he talked to Matt Galloway about his journey from a difficult student with something to prove, to an educator and role model for Black youth.…

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People will die if safe consumption sites close, warns advocate 19:55

6d ago19:55

19:55

More than half of Ontario’s supervised drug consumption sites are slated to close, with the province promising to instead invest in new hubs focused on treatment and recovery. But many advocates say it shouldn’t be an either/or, and this move may lead to preventable deaths.

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Carnegie Hall a dream come true for African youth orchestra 20:00

12d ago20:00

20:00

The Africa United Youth Orchestra made their debut in late July — and performed at Carnegie Hall less than a week later. We hear how this new orchestra made a dream come true for young musicians from all over the continent.

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Kamala Harris makes her pitch for the presidency 6:34

13d ago6:34

6:34

Kamala Harris took centre stage to close the Democratic National Convention Thursday night, after a week of celebrity appearances, high-profile speeches and attacks on Donald Trump. The CBC’s Katie Simpson breaks down what was said and what lies ahead.

Podcasts Worth a Listen

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Podcasts Worth a Listen

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NB Hot Topics Podcast

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The Current

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The Non-binary Werewolf

Kenkaid Gallman

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Will a population boom blow up New Brunswick politics? 21:11

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Student housing shortage is ‘desperate’ across Canada 24:46

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Parents worry overcrowded N.B. schools can’t meet kids’ needs 19:47

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Why people still love Anne of Green Gables 14:23

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P.E.I.’s controversial new medical school 19:03

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Telling jokes in P.E.I., where everyone knows everyone 10:48

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Rethinking how we teach kids to read 22:25

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Educators say more accommodations needed for students with complex needs 15:04

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Do B.C.’s new gig-worker regulations go too far, or not far enough? 19:22

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A legal right to a family doctor? 27:25

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Canadian Paralympians hope to inspire in Paris 23:20

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New restrictions placed on women in Afghanistan 19:30

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What Sophie Grégoire Trudeau did next 23:57

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How are NASA’s stranded astronauts coping? 18:57

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How Tanya Talaga uncovered her family’s lost Indigenous history 24:11

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The 100-year-old swimmer smashing world records 26:58

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Russian tech billionaire arrested in France 10:56

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Will violence escalate in the Middle East? 19:34

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The teacher shortage is bad for kids — and bad for teachers too 18:56

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Trump wants to scrap Biden’s climate plan. Do Republicans agree? 24:30

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What can the Liberals learn from the pivot to Kamala Harris? 19:17

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The expectations that stifle young Black boys 23:11

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People will die if safe consumption sites close, warns advocate 19:55

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Carnegie Hall a dream come true for African youth orchestra 20:00

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Kamala Harris makes her pitch for the presidency 6:34

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