Best Historically Black Since Podcasts (2024)

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On the phone-in: We speak with David Rolnick from McGill University about artificial intelligence and the effect on climate change. And off the top of the show, we hear about a fire in Kentville and from ... 52:34

15h ago52:34

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On the phone-in: We discuss the topic of AI and climate change with David Rolnick, who is an assistant professor and Canada CIFAR AI Chair in the School of Computer Science at McGill University. And off the top of the show, we talk with John Andrew in Kentville about his charity's thrift store burning down. We also hear from high school students in…

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200. Battleground '44 - Black Tuesday at Arnhem 54:04

12m ago54:04

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Joining Saul on this episode of Battleground '44 is Al Murray, co-host of our sister podcast - We Have Ways of Making You Talk, and author of Arnhem: Black Tuesday: The Classic Battle as Never Told Before. Together they look at the the events on Tuesday September 19, 1944 - a terrible day for British forces at Arnhem, and ask discuss why it all wen…

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On the phone-in: Horticulturalist, Bob Osborne, from Corn Hill, NB, answers questions about apples. And off the top of the show, we speak with a business woman in Wood Islands, PEI, about the trouble with ... 52:50

15h ago52:50

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On the phone-in today: As we welcome Autumn, horticulturalist Bob Osborne who runs an orchard and nursery in Corn Hill, NB, answers questions about apples. And off the top of the show, we speak with Trish Carter from Galla Designs in Wood Islands, PEI, about all the troubles with the ferry service.

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199. Inside the economic war to bring down Russia 36:26

2h ago36:26

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In this episode of Battleground Saul and Patrick speak to award-winning Bloomberg journalist Stephanie Baker about her in-depth investigation into the unprecedented economic war the US and its allies are waging against Russia as detailed in her compelling new book Punishing Putin: Inside Economic War to Bring Down Russia. If you have any thoughts o…

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Is Trump Losing His Electoral College Advantage? 41:05

19m ago41:05

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As early voting kicks off in states across the country, the crew dives into an intensifying election season on this week’s installment of the 538 Politics podcast. They discuss whether early voting data can offer clues about November's outcome, analyze conflicting polls from key battleground states and examine the potential for a shift in the GOP’s…

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On the phone-in: Pharmacist Graham MacKenzie answers questions about vaccines and medications. And off the top, we speak with Peter Halpin about looming reductions in the number of international students ... 52:56

3d ago52:56

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On the phone-in today: Pharmacist Graham MacKenzie answers our listeners' questions about vaccines that are available this Fall and medications. And off the top of the show, we speak with Peter Halpin. He's the executive director of the Association of Atlantic Universities. He comments on the federal government's announcement last week to further r…

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On the phone-in: Repair technician Aaron Publicover answers questions about appliances. And off the top, we hear about an historic building in Brudenell, PEI. And we also hear from Tia Upshaw, as part ... 52:44

14h ago52:44

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On the phone-in: Repair technician Aaron Publicover answers questions about appliances. Off the top of the show, we hear about an historic building in Brudenell, PEI. It's a one-room schoolhouse. And we also hear from Tia Upshaw, as part of CBC's Black Changemaker series.

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198. Ukraine's most spectacular strike on Russia yet 32:53

3h ago32:53

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In another week of mixed news for Ukraine, Saul and Patrick discuss the unexpected and disappointing outcome to the summit between President Joe Biden and British PM Sir Keir Starmer. They also turn their attention to perhaps Ukraine's most spectacular attack yet – the use of long range drones to hit a Russian arsenal at Toropets, triggering huge e…

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Has Harris Changed The Election For Black Voters? 42:16

1h ago42:16

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Earlier this year, it seemed like the long-standing pattern of Black voters as steadfast Democrats was shifting, with a record-high percentage choosing former President Donald Trump in survey after survey. However, Vice President Kamala Harris's candidacy has sparked new enthusiasm among Black voters, boosting both engagement and her popularity. In…

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On the phone-in: Automotive expert Doug Bethune answers questions about car repair. And off the top of the show, we speak with a woman with the Lymphedema Association of NS about the lack of care for patients ... 52:58

13h ago52:58

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On the phone-in: Automotive expert Doug Bethune answers our listeners' questions about car repair. And off the top, we speak with Karen Bingham who's the president of the Lymphedema Association of Nova Scotia. She talks about the lack of care for patients.

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On the phone-in: George Iny is with the Automobile Protection Association answers your used car questions and off the top: Robin Tress of Dartmouth is sending a book to an exhibit in NYC about climate ... 1:00:09

13h ago1:00:09

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On the phone-in: George Iny is with the Automobile Protection Association answers your used car questions and off the top: Robin Tress of Dartmouth is sending a book marked by the 2023 wildfires in Nova Scotia to an exhibit in NYC about climate change

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197. Battleground '44 - The Battle of Arnhem 41:18

4d ago41:18

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This week on Battleground '44, Patrick discusses with Saul the Battle of Arnhem, part of perhaps the most famous Allied airborne operation of the Second World War - Operation Market Garden. Fought in the German-occupied Netherlands from 17 to 26 September 1944, the bridge in Arnhem was the final objective of a plan to create a 64 mile salient into …

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On the phone-in: Economist Lars Osberg from Dalhousie University discusses his new book on inequality. And off the top, we hear how people in Port Medway, NS, saved a Great White Shark entangled in fishing ... 52:49

3d ago52:49

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On the phone-in: Economist Lars Osberg talks about his new book "The Scandalous Rise of Inequality in Canada". Listeners share their views on economic inequalities. And off the top of the show, we speak with Heather Stevens in Port Medway, NS, about how a group of local people saved a Great White Shark that was entangled in fishing gear.…

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Gen Z’s Historic Gender Gap 41:59

2d ago41:59

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The U.S. Secret Service thwarted another apparent assassination attempt on former President Donald Trump over the weekend. In this installment of the 538 Politics podcast Galen speaks with 538's Mary Radcliffe and The New York Times's Ruth Igielnik about how Americans view political violence. They also look at whether presidential election polls ha…

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On the phone-in: Eric Murphy & Barry Walker answer questions about heat pumps. Off the top of the show, we hear an update on submerged containers in Walton, NS. And it has been one year since a sword attack ... 52:54

3d ago52:54

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On the phone-in today: Barry Walker and Eric Murphy answer questions about heating and cooling systems. Off the top of the show, we hear an update from the NS Department of Natural Resources and Renewables about submerged containers that are a navigational hazard in Walton, NS. And on PEI, it has been one year since two people were attacked by a ma…

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On the phone-in: Niki Jabbour provides advice on gardening. And off the top of the show we hear from Jenn Murray at UNIFOR about the bill that was passed yesterday at the NS legislature about intimate ... 52:45

14h ago52:45

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On the phone-in: Gardening expert, Niki Jabbour, answers our listeners' questions. And off the top of the show, we speak with Jenn Murray from UNIFOR who tells the story of how she helped get a bill passed in the NS legislature yesterday that declares that intimate partner violence is an epidemic.

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196. Ukraine launches air assault on Moscow 31:48

8h ago31:48

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This week Saul and Patrick discuss the startling Ukrainian decision to unleash a wave of missiles on Moscow in the biggest air assault on the Russian capital to date. It's a significant escalation on Kyiv’s part and they will be asking what it means and was it a wise move. They also look at the latest diplomatic developments, with pressure further …

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On the phone-in: Ryan Keeping gives advice on running. And off the top, we speak with Ron Burbidge in Walton, NS, about a navigational hazard at the mouth of the Walton River left behind by a bankrupt ... 51:46

1d ago51:46

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On the phone-in today: Ultra-marathoner Ryan Keeping is passionate about running. He shares his stories of running across Canada. Listeners share their running stories. And off the top of the show, we speak with Ron Burbidge in Walton, NS. about four boxcars filled with cement that are posing a navigational hazard at the mouth of the Walton River l…

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Harris Trolls Defensive Trump In Debate 33:14

13d ago33:14

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The crew reacts to the first presidential debate between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump in this late night podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy ABC News, 538, FiveThirtyEight, Galen Druke

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On the anniversary of the Sept 11th attacks fire fighters from the Maritimes Travel to ground zero to pay their respects, PEI designates a house up for demolition as a Heritage House and On The Phone In ... 52:51

2d ago52:51

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On the anniversary of the Sept 11th attacks, Fire fighters from the Maritimes Travel to ground zero to pay their respects, Charlottetown City Council designates a building up for demolition as a Heritage House and On The Phone In: taking your questions about the value of our trees

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195. Battleground '44 - Dieppe, Lend-Lease, and alternative historical scenarios. 45:53

2d ago45:53

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In this episode of Battleground 44' Saul and Patrick take a deep dive into a host of fascinating listeners questions, anecdotes, and family stories from the Second World War. If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - podbattleground@gmail.com Producer: James Hodgson X (Twitter): @PodBattleground Learn more about your ad choices.…

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On the phone-in: People share stories about traffic problems in their communities. And off the top of the show, we hear about a proposed tiny home community in Saint John, NB. Also school bus problems ... 52:39

3d ago52:39

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On the phone-in: Listeners share their stories about traffic problems in the Maritimes. And off the top of the show, David Alston in Saint John, NB, talks about a proposed tiny home community in East Saint John. We also hear from a mother in Halifax whose children's school bus was four hours late yesterday.…

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Presidential Debates Do Matter 38:21

4d ago38:21

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As an extremely close presidential campaign heads into the homestretch, economic news abounds. The jobs report released last week fell short of expectations, and the Federal Reserve appears ready to cut interest rates later this month. Will any of it matter? Or have Americans generally made up their minds about this economy? Plus, the crew previews…

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On the phone-in: Jim White answers questions about painting and staining. And off the top of the show, we speak with Scott Holman in Truro about a project to plant 46,000 tree seedlings in Victoria Park ... 53:04

4d ago53:04

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On the phone-in today: Painting and staining expert, Jim White, provides advice to callers. And off the top of the show, we talk with Scott Holman who's a certified arborist and the urban forestry supervisor in Truro, NS. He's overseeing a project this week to plant 46,000 tree seedlings in Victoria Park to replace trees that were blown over 2 year…

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On the phone-in: We discuss issues surrounding access to coastal land. Our guests are Hannah Harrison and Nicolas Winkler. And off the top of the show, we hear about job cuts in Blacks Harbour, NB. Also ... 52:17

19d ago52:17

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On the phone-in today: Hannah Harrison and Nicolas Winkler run a podcast about coastal access called "Right of Way". The discussion today centres around people's ability to access coastal land in the Maritimes. And off the top of the show, we hear about job cuts at Connors Brothers in Blacks Harbour, NB. We also hear and update from PEI about the i…

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194. Three weeks on since Ukraines invasion of Kursk 49:39

7d ago49:39

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In this episode, Saul is joined by Roger Moorhouse whilst Patrick is away. They discuss the state of play as it's now been three weeks into Ukraine’s surprise invasion of Russia’s Kursk Oblast and there is no sign of Kyiv’s troops leaving anytime soon. Putin seems to be doubling down on his determination to take the road and rail hub of Pokrovsk bu…

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From Here To Election Day 26:09

8d ago26:09

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Election Day is exactly two months away, meaning the final stretch of the presidential campaign is upon us. On Tuesday’s show, we assessed the current state of the race and how we got here. Today, we look ahead to the knowns and unknowns that could shake up the race in the coming weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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On the phone-in: We discuss federal politics with Alex Marland, professor in the Department of Politics at Acadia University. And off the top of the show, we talk about cell phones in classrooms as school ... 52:56

14d ago52:56

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On the phone-in today: Do you feel the diversity of your views is reflected by a federal political party? Our guest is Alex Marland, professor in the Department of Politics at Acadia University. And off the top of the show, we talk about cell phones in classrooms as school begins in the Maritimes. Our guest is David Schult with the PEI Home and Sch…

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Tina Comeau Surette in Yarmouth, N.S., discusses the video she and her family has released about her 21-year-old son, Justin, who died in January of a drug overdose. And on the phone-in: Dr Ken Rockwood ... 53:44

9d ago53:44

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Over the weekend, Tina Comeau Surette in Yarmouth, N.S., released a video called "Justin's Addiction Story: No Family is Immune." The video has now been viewed more than 200,000 times. Tina tells the story of what led to Justin's death in January 2024. And on the phone-in: Dr Ken Rockwood answers questions about dementia including Alzheimer's disea…

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193. Battleground '44 - The forgotten war in Burma 48:14

14d ago48:14

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Joining Saul to discuss his fresh take on the war in Burma is historian Jack Bowsher, who describes the importance of armoured warfare in the Burma theatre of the second world war. Together they also discuss the brilliance of the British commander Bill Slim, and the dramatic events at Meiktila, Imphal and Kohima, in the often called forgotten war. …

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Summer Is Over. Election Season Is Here. 34:08

23d ago34:08

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Labor Day is behind us and the conventional final stretch of the 2024 presidential campaign is here. There will be a rush of advertising, debates, more urgent attention paid to jobs reports, and October surprises. In this installment of the 538 Politics podcast, we look at where we are in the campaign and how we got here. In the second episode this…

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On the phone-in: We discuss the value of thrift shopping this back-to-school season. And off the top, we hear about the first female deputy police chief with Kennebecasis Regional Police Force. And a marathoner ... 53:14

23d ago53:14

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On the phone-in today: Listeners call and share their best tips and tricks when it comes to thrift shopping. Our guests are Charlotte Genge & Anahid Chujunian. And off the top of the show, we hear about Mary Henderson becoming the first female deputy police chief with Kennebecasis Regional Police Force. And we hear an update on Ryan Keeping's effor…

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Today's phone-in: Niki Jabbour on gardening. But first, we hear about a distraction scam, and a 12 year-old's mini-putt business. 53:04

14d ago53:04

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Today on the phone-in:Niki Jabbour takes your gardening questions. Plus,a Charlottetown woman is warning people about a distraction-scam, and a 12 year-old wraps up his summer mini-putt business in St. Andrews, NS.

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192. The reality on the ground in Kursk 44:34

17d ago44:34

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Joining Patrick and Saul this week, with the explosions of Russian fire in the background is friend of the show Askold Krushelnycky, who gives a fascinating dispatch of his recent trip into Ukrainian occupied Russian territory. They also discuss all the other latest developments from the past week. If you have any thoughts or questions, you can sen…

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How Trump And Harris Would Tackle The Economy 40:51

15d ago40:51

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This month both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump released a slate of economic proposals in an attempt to gain the upper hand on the issue most important to voters. In this installment of the 538 Politics podcast, Galen speaks with Jeanna Smialek from The New York Times about the current state of the economy, voter perc…

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Today's phone-in: E-bikes and e-bike batteries. But first, the carbon impact from fallen trees, and a NB ultra-marathoner in France. 52:53

15d ago52:53

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Today on the phone-in: we take your calls on E-bikes and E-bike batteries. But first, we learn about the carbon impact of trees felled by Fiona, and check in with an ultra-marathoner about to run the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc for a second time.

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On the phone-in: Veterinarian Dr Karyn Steele answers questions on pet care. And off the top, we hear about a restoration project at MacLean's Pond in Vernon River, PEI. We also hear your feedback on the ... 53:18

16d ago53:18

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On the phone-in today: Veterinarian Dr Karyn Steele answers your questions about dogs, cats and other small animals. And off the top, we hear about a restoration project at a traditional fishing hole on PEI called MacLean's Pond in Vernon River. We also hear your feedback on the far-right movement which was yesterday's phone-in topic.…

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191. Battleground '44 -The liberation of Paris 35:47

21d ago35:47

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To mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Paris, Patrick takes Saul through the events, the myths and the remarkable cast of characters that make up this remarkable story. If you have any thoughts or questions, you can send them to - podbattleground@gmail.com Producer: James Hodgson X (Twitter): @PodBattleground Learn more about your ad cho…

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On the phone-in: We explore what people are seeing in terms of an increase in hate and intolerance in the community. And off the top: We hear how the restaurant industry will be affected by changes to ... 53:07

17d ago53:07

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On the phone-in: Guests Peter Smith and David Hoffman discuss the Alt-right movement in Canada. We ask our listeners if they've seen an increase in hate and intolerance in their community. And off the top: Natasha Chestnut with the Restaurant Association of NS discusses how the industry will be affected by changes to the temporary foreign worker pr…

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How RFK Jr.'s Exit Changes The Race 36:40

17d ago36:40

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Just as the Democratic National Convention wrapped up, independent presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. dropped out of the 2024 race. In this installment of the 538 Politics podcast, the crew tries to parse the effect that both events could have on the presidential race. They also look to Washington state's primary for an indication of how …

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