Best Passenger Rail Podcasts (2024)

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Ep. 39: Central Texas Passenger Rail 25:14

16d ago25:14

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Imagine a Texas where you can effortlessly travel by train from Austin to San Antonio, or even journey all the way to Monterrey, Mexico. On this episode of Transit Tangents, Judge Andy Brown of Travis County joins us to share his vision for transforming passenger rail service in Central Texas. He gives us an insider's perspective on the challenges …

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Lawsuit on behalf of Canadian victims of Oct. 7; Why Ottawa should reconsider its approach to regulating safer nicotine products; New revelations from foreign interference inquiry; The frustrations of ... 47:54

1d ago47:54

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Today's guests: Lauren Rakowski - Partner - Gardiner Roberts LLP Maria Papaioannoy-Duic - Spokesperson for Rights4Vapers Sam Cooper - Investigative Journalist and founder of the Bureau publication Renze Nauta - Program Director for Work and Economics at Cardus Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Concern over disturbing anti-Israel protest in Vancouver; ATB's latest outlook for Alberta; Guarding against bank failures; The role "middle housing" can play 43:44

1d ago43:44

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Today's guests: Ezra Shanken - CEO of the Jewish Federation of Vancouver Mark Parsons - Vice-president and chief economist at ATB Mark Zelmer - C.D. Howe Institute Senior Fellow Alkarim Devani - Co-Founder of Mddl Housing Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHQR / Curiouscast

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Defeat for extremists would be good for Muslims in Middle East; Nuclear power plant for Alberta?; Why boosting old age security would be a costly mistake; Latest report card on Alberta’s high schools 50:44

3d ago50:44

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Today's guests: Mohammad Rizwan – Member of the Council of Muslims Against Antisemitism Duane Bratt - MRU Political Science Professor Trevor Trombe - Professor of Economics and the Director of Fiscal and Economic Policy at the University of Calgary’s School of Public Policy Peter Cowley – Senior Fellow with the Fraser Institute Learn more about you…

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Ep. 41: Louisville Bus Cuts 28:19

1d ago28:19

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What happens when a city's transit system is staring down a $30 million deficit, putting half its bus routes on the chopping block? Louisville is at a critical turning point, and our latest episode dives deep into the tough choices and creative solutions that could shape its public transit future. Whether you're a local resident, urban planner, or …

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One year later, Hamas is still holding hostages; Cost of Ottawa's war on Big Tech; Calgary's "The Shooting Edge" shuts down; Alasdair Roberts, “The Adaptable Country”; Supreme Court sides with airline ... 53:10

7d ago53:10

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Today's guests: Iris Weinstein Haggai - Daughter of Judi Weinstein Haggai (Israeli-Canadian) and Gadi Haggai, two of the victims of the Oct. 7 Hamas terrorist attack Michael Geist - Law Professor at the University of Ottawa JR Cox – Owner - The Shooting Edge Alasdair Roberts - Author of “The Adaptable Country: How Canada Can Survive the Twenty-Firs…

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Concerns over C-59 "greenwashing" provisions; Disappointment over liquor retail decision; Canadians' concerns over EV mandates 35:03

6d ago35:03

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Today's guests: Adam Legge, President - Business Council of Alberta Sara MacIntyre, VP (Western Canada) - Convenience Industry Council of Canada Krystle Wittevrongel, Director of Research - Montreal Economic Institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHQR / Curiouscast

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Iran fires hundreds of ballistic missiles at Israel; Alberta to keep liquor status quo; What should happen with Calgary's supervised consumption site? 36:41

7d ago36:41

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Today's guests: Jonathan Elkhoury - Lebanese-Israeli peace activist based in northern Israel Ivonne Martinez - President of the Alberta Liquor Store Association Dan Mclean – City Councilor, Ward 13 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHQR / Curiouscast

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Ep. 40: Austin - Project Connect 24:46

8d ago24:46

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What does it take to transform decades of car-centric planning? Join us as we delve into the pivotal rail votes that have shaped Austin's transit landscape. From the setback of the 2000 rail initiative to the resounding success of the 2020 Project Connect plan, which garnered nearly 60% of voter approval. Project Connect presents a comprehensive vi…

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Ted Morton, "Strong and Free: My Journey in Alberta Politics"; Calgary residential speed limits; Economic threat of C-282; Is there sufficient grocer competition in Canada? 48:32

16d ago48:32

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Today's guests: Ted Morton, Former Finance Minister and author of the new book ‘Strong and Free: My Journey in Alberta Politics’ Tony Churchill, Mobility Safety Coordinator - City of Calgary Michael Harvey, Executive Director of the Canadian Agri-Food Trade Alliance Michael Von Massow, associate professor of food economics, University of Guelph Lea…

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Premier announces changes to Alberta Bill of Rights; How Ottawa and provinces can improve relationships with municipalities; Study uses DNA to identity remains of Franklin Expedition crew member 40:37

15d ago40:37

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Today's guests: Eric Adams, Legal historian, constitutional scholar, lawyer and law professor - University of Alberta Paula Simons, Independent Senator from Alberta Dr. Douglas Stenton, Adjunct Assistant Professor - Faculty of Anthropology at University of Waterloo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Israel launches strikes against Hezbollah; Alberta needs to respect rail planning process; Costs and rate cap putting pressure on insurers 32:56

16d ago32:56

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Today's guests: Dr. Casey Babb, senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute in Ottawa and an Advisor to Secure Canada Justin Simaluk is the president of the Rail For Alberta Society Aaron Sutherland, vice-president of the Pacific and Western regions of IBC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Conservative plans for carbon tax; Toronto field trip ends up at a protest?; To what extent can dogs understand words?; Huge deal for control of MLSE; “Speaking Truth to Canadians about their Public Service ... 1:15:56

22d ago1:15:56

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Today's guests: Ken Boessenkool - Founding Partner, Meredith Boessenkool Policy Advisors Bryan Passifiume – National Politics reporter with the Toronto Sun – National Post Federico Rossano is an Associate Professor in the department of Cognitive Science at the University of California, San Diego Scott Stinson - Writer based in Toronto and author of…

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Episode 24: Holding National Highways to Account 12:42

19d ago12:42

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We speak to Rachel Gittens, Deputy Director for Strategic Road Network, and Iain Ritchie, Head of Safety and Performance, to learn more about ORR's recent annual assessment and investigation of National Highways.By Office of Rail and Road

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Ted Barris: "Battle of Britain: Canadian Airmen in their Finest Hour" 18:29

20d ago18:29

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Today's guest is Ted Barris - author & military historian. His latest book is "Battle of Britain: Canadian Airmen in their Finest Hour" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHQR / Curiouscast

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Alberta to build new schools; City council votes to wind down Green Line; Canada & U.S. - "The Good Allies" 37:34

23d ago37:34

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Today's guests: Demetrios Nicolaides, Alberta Minister of Education Sonya Sharpe, City Councillor - Ward 1 Tim Cook, Author and historian - His latest book is "The Good Allies: How Canada and the United States Fought Together to Defeat Fascism During the Second World War" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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"The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal," Jake Gold 18:25

21d ago18:25

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The documentary "The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal" has its Alberta premiere Wednesday night at the Calgary International Film Festival before debuting on Amazon Prime this Friday. Rob speaks with Jake Gold,, band manager for The Tragically Hip. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Roxana Spicer - "The Traitor's Daughter" 22:14

24d ago22:14

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Today's guest: Roxana Spicer - Filmmaker & investigative journalist / Author - "The Traitor's Daughter: Captured by Nazis, Pursued by the KGB, My Mother's Odyssey to Freedom from Her Secret Past" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHQR / Curiouscast

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Another devastating byelection loss for Liberals; An alternative approach to online harms; Violent crime trends in major cities; Allies for a Strong Canada 44:06

24d ago44:06

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Today's guests: John Ibbitson, Writer-at-Large - Globe and Mail Michelle Rempel Garner, Conservative MP - Calgary Nose Hill Dave Snow, Associate Professor Department of Political Science University of Guelph and a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute Michael Wescott, Executive Director - Allies for a Strong Canada Learn more about your …

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Ep. 38: Charlotte - The Queen City of Transit? 24:24

25d ago24:24

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How will Charlotte's recent acquisition of a 25-mile rail line revolutionize its transit landscape? This week's episode of Transit reviews the transformative potential of the proposed Red Line project and how it could seamlessly integrate with Charlotte’s existing Amtrak services like the Crescent, Piedmont, and Carolinian routes. We don’t stop the…

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Ep. 37: Salt Lake City - Upcoming Transit Expansions 29:21

1M ago29:21

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In this episode, we revisit Salt Lake City, our first Transit Tangents "field trip," to explore the exciting transit expansions that are on the horizon. From new rail lines to revitalizing an old train station, we dive into it all. Send us a text Support the showBy Louis & Chris

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More support for Ukraine - is it enough?; Ticketmaster and "dynamic pricing"; Carol Off, "At a Loss for Words" 34:48

1M ago34:48

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Today's guests: Aurel Braun, Professor of Political Science,and International Relations - University of Toronto / Associate - Davis Center, Harvard University Alan Cross, Music writer/broadcaster/historian / Host of the Ongoing History of New Music on the Corus Radio Network Carol Off -Author - "At a Loss for Words: Conversation in the Age of Rage"…

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Canada's economy trending in the wrong direction; "Mind the Science," Dr. Jonathan Stea; NDP rips up deal with Liberals 36:05

1M ago36:05

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Today's guests: Trevor Tombe, Professor of Economics - University of Calgary / Director of Fiscal and Economic Policy - School of Public Policy Dr. Jonathan Stea -Clinical Psychologist & Adjunct Assistant Professor, University of Calgary / Author: "Mind the Science: Saving your Mental Health from the Wellness Industry" John Ivison, Political Journa…

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Bank of Canada cuts rates yet again; Province pulls funding for approved Green Line alignment; Solving Alberta's school capacity crunch 44:10

1M ago44:10

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Today's guests: Steve Ambler, Professor Emeritus at the University of Quebec at Montreal & David Dodge Chair in Monetary Policy at the CD Howe Institute. Sabrina Grover - Vice-President - LRT on the Green Foundation Devin Dreeshen, Alberta Minister of Transportation and Economic Corridors Catharine Kavanagh, Western Stakeholder Director – Cardus Le…

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Ep. 36: Ferry Tales - One of America's Oldest Forms of Transit 27:30

1M ago27:30

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From the Gulf Coast to the Great Lakes, this episode discusses the indispensable role of ferries in linking communities across the United States. Learn about federal support for ferry services, the vital subsidies they require, and the inventive ways various states are enhancing their ferry networks. Send us a text Support the show…

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Michael Portillo, New Trains Anniversary, and How To Support Mental Health 33:07

1M ago33:07

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In the first episode of Series 2, Lucy and Dom speak to the journalist, broadcaster, and railway advocate Michael Portillo about his extraordinary adventures. Greater Anglia's Safeguarding and Community Safety Manager, Georgia Payne, discusses how we can support people struggling with their mental health. Talia Rushmore, the Community Rail Partners…

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Alberta sees significant drop in opioid deaths; The significance of Ukraine's incursion into Russia, "The Essence of Invention" 35:49

1M ago35:49

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Today's guests: Dr. Monty Ghosh - Doctor of Internal Medicine & Addiction Medicine / Clinical Assistant Professor, Departments of Medicine & Psychiatry - University of Calgary Marcus Kolga - Founder & Director - Disinfo Watch DisinfoWatch / Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute & CDA Institute Dr. Kieran Murphy - Author - "The Essence of…

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CBE decides against re-naming Sir John A. Macdonald School; Can “competition” really improve hospital outcomes?; Bail Reform; BC political drama 51:31

1M ago51:31

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Today's guests: John Robson – Senior Fellow with the Aristotle Foundation. Adjunct Professor at Augustine College in Ottawa, historian, author, columnist, and documentary filmmaker Aidan Hollis – Professor of Economics at the University of Calgary and President of Incentives for Global Health Troy Riddell – Associate Professor in the Department of …

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How and when did GTA terror suspect come to Canada?; B’nai Brith Canada concerned about Calgary professor's posts; Reversing the decline in Canadian math scores 28:58

1M ago28:58

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Today's guests: Stewart Bell – National investigative reporter for Global News Richard Robertson - Director Research and Advocacy for B'nai Brith Canada Anna Stokke - Professor in the Department of Mathematics & Statistics at the University of Winnipeg Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Canada imposes tariffs on Chinese-made EVs; Why Ottawa needed to act on rail labour dispute; AMA warns of pressure on General Internal Medicine specialists; Oasis is getting back together 41:23

2M ago41:23

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Today's guests: Brian Kingston – President & CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers’ Association Daniel Schwanen – Senior Vice-President at the CD Howe Institute Dr. Paul Parks – President of the Alberta Medical Association Alan Cross – Host of the Ongoing History of New Music on the Corus Radio Network Learn more about your ad choices. Visit me…

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Ep. 34: 6 Steps to Developing Better Planning-Level Transportation Project Cost Estimates 28:50

1M ago28:50

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Episode Summary: Listen to national experts and certified planners, Keli Kemp, Kirsten Mote, and Matt Reeves with Modern Mobility Partners, talk about what planners can do to develop better planning-level transportation cost estimates. Listeners will learn the following in Episode 34: How better planning level cost estimates help in the transportat…

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Ep. 35: Monorails 25:35

2M ago25:35

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Can you recall the sheer excitement of seeing a monorail glide by at Disney World or the thrill of building your own transit empire in games like Roller Coaster Tycoon? We certainly can, and in this episode of Transit Tangents, we tap into that childhood wonder to explore the captivating world of monorails. From differentiating between maglevs, str…

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Actress and improv comedienne Lindsay Mullan 14:46

2M ago14:46

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Rob chats with actress and improv comedienne Lindsay Mullan, who is back in Calgary for a one-night-only improv comedy show this Friday at the Loose Moose Theatre Company Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHQR / Curiouscast

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Bomb threat targets Jewish organizations across Canada; Why Ottawa needs to act to avoid a rail stoppage; The impact of a strike or lockout; The true costs of Canadian healthcare 42:07

2M ago42:07

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Today's guests: Richard Robertson- Director Research and Advocacy with B'nai Brith Canada Pascal Chan - Senior Director, Transportation, Infrastructure & Construction with the Canadian Chamber of Commerce Ian Lee, PhD - Associate Professor at the Sprott School of Business, Carleton University Nadeem Esmail - Senior Fellow at the Fraser Institute Le…

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Gas Tax Honesty Report; Growing concern over possible rail strike; Progress on inflation; New resource for patients 40:24

2M ago40:24

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Today's guests: Kris Sims – Alberta Director of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation Keyli Loeppky – Director of Alberta and Interprovincial Affairs for the CFIB Michael Davenport – Economist with Oxford Economics Canada Colin Craig - President of SecondStreet dot Org Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Ep. 33: USDOT Discretionary Grant Applications…This…Not That (10 Strategies for a Successful Grant Application) 30:47

2M ago30:47

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Episode Summary: Listen to national experts and certified planners, Keli Kemp and Kirsten Mote, both with Modern Mobility Partners, talk about the best practices planners need to know about USDOT grant applications. Listeners will learn 10 strategies to apply to the following components of grant writing in Episode 033: How to identify a grant progr…

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Ep. 34: The History of Regional Buses In The US 28:25

2M ago28:25

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What if a simple bus ride could reveal the fascinating history of American transportation? Join us on Transit Tangents as we uncover the incredible story of intercity bus travel in the United States, starting with Carl Eric Wickman's entrepreneurial journey in 1914. From the humble beginnings of motorized stagecoaches to the revolutionary coast-to-…

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Expert who warned of Jasper fire worried about Banff & Canmore; Ensuring a safe return to campus; The problem with the Temporary Foreign Worker program; Why the growing concern over Mpox?; The "New Censorship ... 1:01:23

2M ago1:01:23

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Today's guests: Ken Hodges – Former Professional Forester Anthony Housefather – Liberal MP for the Riding of Mount Royal, Quebec – Special Advisor to the PM on Jewish Community Issues and Anti-Semitism Dr. Mike Moffatt – Economist / Founding Director for the PLACE Centre at the Smart Prosperity Institute Dr. Jason Kindrachuk – Associate Professor &…

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The implications of Ukraine’s bold incursion into Russia; Re-Thinking the Green Line; What was unusual about Alberta's 2023 wildfire season; The ideological leanings of municipal politicians 51:20

2M ago51:20

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Today's guests: Ian Garner – Assistant Professor of Totalitarian Studies at the Pilecki Institute in Warsaw, Poland Steve Allan – Member of the Rethink the Green Line group Jen Beverly – Associate Professor of Wildland Fire at the University of Alberta Jack Lucas – Professor of Political Science at the University of Calgary Learn more about your ad…

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How TMX delays caused higher fuel prices; CIJA reacts to Birju Dattani's resignation as CHRC chief commissioner 23:07

2M ago23:07

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Today's guests: Kent Fellows – Assistant Professor of Economics, University of Calgary / Associate Program Director of the Canadian Northern Corridor research program at The School of Public Policy / Fellow-in-Residence at the CD Howe Institute Richard Marceau – Vice President of External Affairs and General Counsel for the Centre for Israel and Je…

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Ep. 32: Has the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Moved the Needle on Equity? 26:13

2M ago26:13

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Episode Summary: Listen to national experts and certified planners, Keli Kemp and Kirsten Mote, both with Modern Mobility Partners, talk about what planners can do to approach transportation decision-making with an equity mindset. Listeners will learn the answers to the following questions in Episode 32: How does the Biden Administration define equ…

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Ep. 33: "Public Transit Summer Camp" 18:33

2M ago18:33

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Imagine a program where children gain confidence and independence simply by learning to navigate their city using public transit. Tammy Miller, the visionary executive director of ATX Kids Club, joins us on Transit Tangents to share how her Northeast public transit experiences inspired her to create this unique initiative in Austin, Texas. Through …

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The Canadian Dream is on Life Support; The Olympics are inevitable 28:06

2M ago28:06

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Today's guests: Omer Aziz – Former foreign policy advisor to Prime Minister Trudeau, Radcliffe Fellow at Harvard University, Author of "Brown Boy: A Memoir" Scott Stinson – Toronto-based Writer and author of the Unobstructed Views newsletter Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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How did Calgary end up in this water mess?; ISIS terror plot leads to cancellation of Vienna Taylor Swift concerts; New Alberta vaccine policy coming? 38:39

2M ago38:39

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Today's guests: Roy Brander – former Calgary Senior Infrastructure Engineer Ariella Kimmel – Canadian who traveled to Vienna for the Taylor Swift Concert Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy CHQR / Curiouscast

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Calgary water woes continue; Jasper businesses in dire straits; Canada-Alberta Job Grant faces cut; One year since Meta’s Canadian News ban; The numbers around medical assistance in dying 54:02

2M ago54:02

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Today's guests Michael Montanaro – Representative for EcoAi Water Solutions Canada Inc, distributor of SmartAcqua AI technology solution in Canada Brett Ireland – Chair of Tourism Industry Association of Alberta and Co-Founder of Jasper Brewing Co. and Maligne Distilling (which was meant to open July 24th) Bill Black – President and COO of the Calg…

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Ep. 31: 8 Steps to Conducting a Regional Transit Development Plan 28:50

2M ago28:50

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Episode Summary: Listen to national experts and certified planners, Keli Kemp and Kirsten Mote, both with Modern Mobility Partners, talk about what planners can do to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of existing transit services using a Transit Development Plan (TDP). Listeners will learn the following in Episode 31: The importance of estab…

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Iran's connection to anti-Israel protests in Canada; The impact of short-term rentals on Calgary's housing market; The fight for democracy in Venezuela; "The Widow’s Guide to Dead Bastards" 48:01

2M ago48:01

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Today's guests: Negar Mojtahedi – Canadian Iranian Journalist and Documentary Filmmaker Dr. Lindsay Tedds – Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Calgary Josue Ramirez – Former Founder and President of the Canada-Venezuela Democracy Forum, Former Venezuelan Diplomat and Minister of Agriculture in Miranda State, Venezuela Jessica Wai…

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Ep. 32: San Antonio - America's Largest City Without Light Rail! 30:53

2M ago30:53

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Join us as we embark on a public transit adventure. We navigate San Antonio's multi-tiered bus system, which reveals the importance of buses in a town devoid of a rail network. Alongside insights from the Strong Towns San Antonio chapter, our ride through history and culture takes us to San Antonio's historic Spanish missions, the Pearl District, t…

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Ep. 30: 3 Things to Know About FRA's Corridor ID Passenger Rail Program 32:22

2M ago32:22

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Episode Summary: Listen to national experts and certified planners, Keli Kemp and Kirsten Mote, both with Modern Mobility Partners, talk about how the Corridor ID program is progressing the future of high-speed rail in the US. Listeners will learn the answers to the following questions in Episode 30: How the Corridor ID program started and why it i…

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Ep. 31: "Veep"stakes - Which VP Pick Will Be OurTransit Champion? 30:32

2M ago30:32

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Reeling from the political whiplash of the last few weeks, we look to the future and discuss who Kamala Harris, the presumptive Democratic presidential nominee, will choose as her running mate in the 2024 elections. We discuss each contender's transit record and decide who we think would be our best transit champion. Send us a text Support the show…

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