Best Ally Ship Podcasts (2024)

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Trump walks away from a bullet. Biden's stopped by COVID 34:45

2h ago34:45

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This week on Now and Next: (We recorded the show a couple of hours BEFORE President Joe Biden was forced to pause his campaign after testing positive for COVID-19) Our Comms Crew, Bob Reid, Anne Marie Aikins, Brad Ross and Lindsay Broadhead join the show to disect the latest in the US Presidential election. They offer up first reactions to the atte…

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BONUS: Why would it make sense for Justin Trudeau to fire Chrystia Freeland? 13:06

17h ago13:06

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In this BONUS episode of Now and Next: I was inspired to post this BONUS edition after listening to the latest episode of The Line, a podcast hosted and produced by Jen Gerson and Matt Gurney. They discuss reporting by the Globe and Mail suggesting staffers in the PMO don't think Deputy PM Chrystia Freeland is managing the Liberal government's mess…

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Episode 12 - Announcing TPL’s Incoming President and CEO! 38:57

2h ago38:57

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In a special episode of PNBI, Ronda Lee Chapman chats with Dr. Carrie Besnette Hauser, TPL’s incoming President and CEO, who will take the reins on October 1. Carrie is wrapping up her 11-year tenure as President and CEO of Colorado Mountain College, where she championed efforts to close the education equity gap and significantly expanded the colle…

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PM Trudeau's NATO commitment is meaningless. It's just another announcement. 19:32

6d ago19:32

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This week on Now and Next: The NATO Summit has wrapped up in Washington D.C. and Canada’s defence spending was a more than touchy subject. House Majority Leader Mike Johnson called Canada's lack of commitment "shameful". The minimum contribution for NATO members is 2% of GDP. Canada spends less than 1.4%. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says Canadian…

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Going down with the political ship! Biden and Trudeau are headed for the iceberg. 57:08

9d ago57:08

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This week on Now and Next: Lindsay Broadhead, Brad Ross, Anne Marie Aikins and Bob Reid join the roundtable. Calls for US President Joe Biden haven't slowed down. In fact, they're heating up a week after his disastrous debate performance. Justin Trudeau says he's "listening" to Canadians after his party's devastating defeat in the Toronto-St. Paul'…

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It's too late for "the walk in the snow". Liberals are wandering in the wilderness with or without Trudeau. 31:08

16d ago31:08

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This week on Now and Next: David Coletto, CEO and Founder of Abacus Data, joins the podcast to analyze the results from the By-election in the federal riding of St. Paul's. He says there's no way to consider this outcome as anything other than a crushing, if not shocking result from the Trudeau government. The Conservatives won the mid-town Toronto…

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Calgary's water crisis is a #PoliticalFail. Toronto wilfully ignores history. And the federal capital gains tax prevents unwanted pregnancy. 53:43

23d ago53:43

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This week on Now and Next - Story Studio Network's flagship podcast Our comms crew assembles! Lindsay Broadhead, Brad Ross, Anne Marie Aikins and Bob Reid join Dave Trafford at the Now and Next table to go hard and deep on stories that need more than just headlines. Calgary's water main break was predictable and preventable. But city council's wilf…

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Russian cruise missiles are within range of Toronto as US allies ponder preparations for the possibility of a second Trump presidency 44:38

30d ago44:38

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This week on Now and Next: The Russian Navy is parked mere miles off the coast of Florida. A frigate, a nuclear-powered submarine, an oil tanker and a rescue tug arrived in Havana harbour on June 12. RCAF veteran, retired Major General Scott Clancy - Leader, Author, Speaker, Mentor, Coach has a unique perspective on this. He served as Director of O…

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Episode 11 - Intersectional Environmentalism with Pattie Gonia 58:43

1M ago58:43

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Pack your six-inch heels, because it’s Pride month on People. Nature. Big Ideas! Ronda is joined by Pattie Gonia, a critically acclaimed drag queen, environmentalist, and advocate for inclusivity and diversity in the outdoors. The two discuss making music videos with Yo Yo Ma, climbing mountains with six-inch heels, what it was like to grow up gay …

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Toronto couldn't afford a TTC Strike. Can the city afford a settlement? 48:51

1M ago48:51

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This week on Now and Next: Our Comms Crew is assembled. Brad Ross spent a good portion of his comms career working for the TTC. Anne Marie Aikins has just recently retired from the provincial transit overlord - Metrolinx. And Lindsay Broadhead is the former Comms Chief at the City of Toronto. They all agree, a TTC strike would be sheer chaos for co…

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Super Heroes make all of us stronger. We hear Quisha Wint's experience as a live organ donor. 37:58

1M ago37:58

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This week on Now and Next: We explore Music, Recovery, and Community with musician, singer, songwriter Quisha Wint. Quisha is "one of Toronto’s sought-after session vocalists, currently living in the GTA, Quisha is a rising star in the tight-knit music industry thanks to her bright personality and strong emotive vocal abilities." But she's also a l…

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Are we commoditizing cancer as a form of entertainment? 41:03

2M ago41:03

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This week on Now and Next: Our veteran comms crew is back at the table! Lindsay Broadhead, Bob Reid, Anne Marie Aikins and Brad Ross join SSN Chief Executive Producer Dave Trafford. The series finale of The Good Doctor sparked a spirited conversation about the commoditization of cancer by big network, prime time television dramas. We've culturally …

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Episode 10 - ParkScore & A Bridge to Elevate Communities 1:12:17

2M ago1:12:17

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It’s ParkScore day! Ronda discusses her impressions of this year's ParkScore release, and then is joined by Scott Kratz, Building Bridges Across the River Senior Vice President & 11th Street Bridge Park Director, to discuss the 11th Street Bridge Park—DC’s first elevated park—a repurposed freeway that is quickly becoming a bridge between two very d…

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We need to teach our kids the value of failure 47:37

2M ago47:37

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This week on Now and Next: Rocco Rossi is the inaugural President and CEO of Shift 25 - a new movement "cultivate a BOLD and thriving Canada - teaching our kids "every failure is just feedback on the way to success." And Keith Currie, President of the Canadian Federation of Agriculture joins us to talk about the challenge of balancig the need for f…

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Is the Toronto Police Service facing an integrity crisis? 41:37

2M ago41:37

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This week on NOW and NEXT: We're excited to introduce an All-Star Roundtable including Lindsay Broadhead, Brad Ross, Anne Marie Aikins, and Bob Reid. They're all veteran Comms pros and they bring their considerable collective experience in war rooms, boardrooms, behind private and public sector podiums. In our inaugural sitdown: The Toronto Police …

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The time has come to talk seriously about a Basic Guaranteed Income 32:37

2M ago32:37

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This week on NOW and NEXT: We're joined by Sheila Regehr, Chair of Basic Income Network Canada and Jessie Golem, who is part of a class action lawsuit seeking $200 million in damages from the Ontario government. The lawsuit claims the government breached terms and conditions of a contract it entered with 4,000 low income Ontarians who qualified for…

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What are we looking for in a Prime Minister? 39:05

3M ago39:05

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This week on Now and Next: Abacus Data CEO David Coletto joins us to talk about his latest research. He wanted to know what Canadians are looking for in a prime minister. David says, "In our survey, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau reigns as the premier party host, which might not come as a surprise given his charismatic and sociable public persona. H…

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Has the Trudeau government weaponized poverty? 57:28

3M ago57:28

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This week on NOW and NEXT: We go deep on two line items in the the federal budget. Legislated poverty is now a nationally funded program. The 2024 Trudeau budget threw pocket change at the Canada Disability Benefit and, in so doing, managed to add to the $80 billion annual cost of poverty in this country. The government's refusal to fully fund the …

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Episode 9 - Outdoors for All, Part 3 - Day on the Hill 38:31

3M ago38:31

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Introducing PNBI’s Three-Part Series on the “Outdoors for All Act” In the first two episodes, Ronda talked with community partners who share what outdoors means to them, their community, and their culture. They explored how investing in the outdoors is ultimately an investment in people and collective wellbeing, physically, emotionally, socially, i…

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The paper bag discussion at the LCBO misses the point - ENTIRELY! 43:21

3M ago43:21

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This week on Now and Next: The Ford government in Ontario is patting itself on the back for forcing the Liquor Control Board of Ontario to reversing a ban on paper bags. The LCBO made the move in August 2023, claiming it was an environmental initiative aimed at saving our forests. Premier Ford says it's a matter of affordability for Ontarians. But …

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Will the US be a more dangerous place if Donald Trump wins or if he loses in November? 37:45

3M ago37:45

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We are seven months from election day in the United States and its outcome could prove to be the most significant since Abraham Lincoln was elected with less than 40% of the popular vote in 1860. Lincoln’s election is cited as the primary cause that triggered the US Civil War. With that in mind we ask the question: Will the United States be a safer…

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Remembering the Honourable Roy McMurtry 37:42

4M ago37:42

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In this episode of NOW and NEXT: A funeral was held this week for Roy McMurtry, the former Chief Justice of Ontario and Ontario's Attorney General in Bill Davis' government at Queen's Park. McMurtry at the age of 91 on March 18, 2024. I had the chance to interview the Chief Justice when he retired from the bench in 2007. We replay that sit down for…

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Episode 8 - Outdoors for All, Part 2 - Tribal Land Return + Conservation 1:06:52

4M ago1:06:52

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In the first two episodes, host Ronda Chapman talks with community leaders and TPL partners who share what outdoors means to them, their community, and their culture. They’ll explore how investing in the outdoors is ultimately an investment in people and collective wellbeing, physically, emotionally, socially, intellectually. And in April, for the …

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Episode 7 - Outdoors for All, Part 1 - Community Impact in Cleveland 1:04:25

4M ago1:04:25

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In the first two episodes, Ronda talks with community partners who share what outdoors means to them, their community, and their culture. They’ll explore how investing in the outdoors is ultimately an investment in people and collective wellbeing, physically, emotionally, socially, intellectually. And in April, for the third episode, Ronda will joi…

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Can we achieve Truth and Reconciliation in the Mining Industry? 53:31

4M ago53:31

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This week on NOW and NEXT: We explore truth and reconciliation in the mining industry. It's a critical issue, especially when you consider how much mining in Canada is done on the traditional lands and territories of First Nations right across the country. Brandon Ringham, from Creative Fire, sat down with us at the PDAC confernece in Toronto. We'r…

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Did Ottawa get it right with the Online Harm bill? 43:39

4M ago43:39

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Today on NOW and NEXT: It's been a LONG TIME coming but the feds have finally tabled their legislation aimed at curbing online harm. That includes new measures to deal with hate speech and puts a major onus on the big tech companies to take responsibility for content posted on their platforms. Owen Charters is the President and CEO at BGC Canada. H…

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If we need an EXTRA day every four years, could we add it to the summer months? 1:01:13

5M ago1:01:13

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This week on NOW and NEXT We talk to Neil Hetherington, CEO at Daily Bread Food Bank in Toronto. Those of you who follow us here at Story Studio Network will know we've been working closely with Neil and his team producing The 2030 Project podcast series. The latest instalment was a limited series focussed on the Canada Disability Benefit. The long…

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We're BACK! "Back on Track" is the theme of the week and did you know human trafficking is happening in plain view and close to home? 42:35

5M ago42:35

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Welcome to NOW and NEXT - the flagship podcast at Story Studio Network.. It’s our weekly offering - the newest episodes will drop Thursdays! Stories, issues, problems and solutions that just don’t make the cut in the assignment meetings… But they’re stories, issues, problems and solutions that affect you, your family, your home, your job and your c…

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Houthi Attacks: India's Secret Deal Via Putin To Evade Red Sea Blockade - Possible? 8:32

5M ago8:32

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America and its allies' increased military action against the Houthis has so far failed to deter the Yemeni group from attacking commercial ships in the Red Sea. Amid the escalating tension, Houthis have specifically named Russia and China while saying vessels not linked to Israel, USA, and UK are safe. While the tension is driving up oil prices, i…

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Episode 6 - A Walk in the Woods 37:58

5M ago37:58

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Episode Six - A Walk in the Woods with Ronda In late January, PNBI host Ronda Lee Chapman was feeling a little stuck on how the podcast should cover Black History Month. Stuck in her feelings. Stuck in her thinking. So what better way for Ronda to think, reflect, and get unstuck, than to get out into nature and take a walk in the woods. In this ref…

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Houthis Secretly Helped By USA's Key Arab Ally? 7:07

5M ago7:07

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Houthi action in the Red Sea has brought the civil war in Yemen back to the forefront of geopolitical discussions. Even as the U.S. struggles to deter the Houthis from targeting commercial ships and holding world trade at ransom, a new investigative report has claimed that one of America's key allies in the region is actually making the Houthis' co…

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India saved Maldives from China Five years ago; Now Muizzu is reviving Beijing tramp 9:31

5M ago9:31

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During the term of the last Maldives President, Ibrahim Solih, the Indian administration of Narendra Modi extended a huge tranche of financial assistance to the Indian Ocean archipelago as it was struggling with a massive Chinese debt problem. Five years later, Solih has been replaced by Mohamed Muizzu, who appears intent on alienating Delhi, and a…

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Episode 5 - Land, Power, and Self-Determination with Naomi Davis and Anton Seals Jr. 53:06

6M ago53:06

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“The land loss that Black Chicago has experienced in the last decade—it stops here,” says Naomi Davis, founder of Blacks in Green. Today on PNBI, we’re talking about Self-Determination and the challenges around how communities and individuals are able to shape their economic, cultural, and social futures. To dig into this important topic, we’re joi…

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Mossad's Hamas 'Assassination' Plot: A Shadowy Past Dictating Present Strategy 6:53

7M ago6:53

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The killing of senior Hamas leader Saleh Al Arouri has put Israel's secret assassination strategy back in the spotlight. While the Israel government has not confirmed its role in Arouri's killing, many are taking it for granted, given declarations by top leaders, including Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, that Israel would kill Hamas leaders wher…

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Not Houthis! India's Probe Finds Smoking Gun On Who Attacked Ship Near Gujarat 5:29

7M ago5:29

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Days after the Israel-Hamas war virtually reached India's shores in the form of a commercial ship being attacked with a drone near Gujarat, Hindustan Times has accessed inside information of what the investigation so far has revealed. The Indian Navy and Coast Guard, which responded to MV Chem Pluto's distress call on December 21, recovered evidenc…

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Houthi Attacks: 5 Arab Nations Secretly Helping Israel? What It Mean For India-Led IMEC 6:51

7M ago6:51

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For weeks, Houthi attacks on commercial ships have caused mayhem on international trade. The attacks are in support of Gaza, according to the Yemeni group, but the fallout is being felt across the world. Now, it has emerged that an Israeli logistics company has struck deals with firms in multiple Arab countries to set up a land route which would he…

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Yahya Sinwar's Praise For 'Fauda'-Inspired Gaza TV Series Sparks Fresh Rumours 5:49

7M ago5:49

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A viral video of a speech by most-wanted Yahya Sinwar has sparked speculation that a television series shot in Gaza, and aired on Hamas' channel, was either the inspiration behind the Palestinian group's October 7 attack on Israel, or was a not-so-subtle hint of its sinister plans. During Ramzan of 2022, a show titled 'Fist Of The Free' was aired o…

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Not Hamas Attack, But This May Be Netanyahu's Undoing... | Israel Economy 6:55

7M ago6:55

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Even after two months of intense war, the worst is not yet over, with Israel's Benjamin Netanyahu government warning that the fighting with Hamas could last for "several" more months. But it is not clear whether the Israeli economy would be able to handle such a long conflict, even as the Israeli military continues to march on, mainly with assistan…

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What GOOD thing happened to you this week? We want to know! And we're making progress in reducing child poverty 26:47

7M ago26:47

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Today on NOW and NEXT: We want to know what good thing happened to you this week? You can let us know via email (hello@storystudionetwork.com), on socials @davetrafford or, better yet, leave us a recorded message. You can leave us a RECORDED or TEXT message about anything you hear on the show. It's EASY. Click RECORD YOUR MESSAGE. Hit the RECORD bu…

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Hamas' Abu Obaida's Numbers Reveal Tough Situation For Israel In Gaza? North-South Dilemma Explained 7:16

7M ago7:16

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It has been two months since the Israel-Hamas war started, and a week since the fragile ceasefire ended in Gaza. Abu Obaida, the spokesperson of Hamas' military wing Al Qassam Brigades, on December 7 claimed that the group had destroyed more than 130 military vehicles of Israel over a period of 72 hours. Over the same duration of time, Israel admit…

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A new UNICEF report says Canada is making progress when it comes to reducing child poverty 38:36

7M ago38:36

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Today on NOW and NEXT: A new UNICEF report that ranks the UK as having the highest rate of child poverty among developed countries. Canada has made progress in reducing child poverty, but UNICEF Canada notes one in five children Canadian kids are living in poverty. The Canada Child Benefit is recognized as a successful program in reducing poverty, …

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Can we transition from a fossil fuel based economy and avoid a climate catastrophe? 39:35

8M ago39:35

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Today on NOW and NEXT: The Global Tipping Points Report was released today at COP28. It suggests the planet we call home is on the verge of five catastrophic climate tipping points. Professor Tim Lenton, from the University of Exeter's Global Systems Instiute, led the research team. Lenton says these tipping points "can trigger devastating domino e…

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An inspiring story in this Season of Giving. How a Toronto mom got her family out of a gangs and guns neighbourhood. 35:28

8M ago35:28

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Today on NOW and NEXT: We introduce you to a Toronto mom who had to teach her kids how to react to daylight shootings. Karen and her kids were living in Toronto Community Housing when she turned to Habitat for Humanity to get her family into a safe and stable community. We'll also meet Habitat volunteer and supporter Scott McGillivray. The HGTV per…

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Right The Ship: CDR Young-McLear appears on CNN to discuss U.S. Coast Guard corruption 22:27

8M ago22:27

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Right the Ship is a podcast titled after the 2019 congressional hearings “Righting The Ship”, which focuses on the case of Commander Kimberly Young-McLear, a whistleblower in the United States Coast Guard and her pursuit of justice and acknowledgment not only for her own case, but for federal whistleblowers in the United States. This update episode…

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Does the Federal Fall Economic Statement do enough to address the housing crisis? 29:55

8M ago29:55

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Today on NOW and NEXT: The Federal Fall Economic Statement was a collection of broad stroke promises including a commitment to invest billions into housing. It comes in the form of loans to support the construction of rental housing and support for non-profit, co-op, and public housing builds. Is it enough? REMINDER: You can now leave us a RECORDED…

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The OpenAI drama is more than just fodder for a Netflix series 27:41

8M ago27:41

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Today on NOW and NEXT: Ritesh Kotak, tech and cyber strategist joins the show to talk about the head spinning palace intrigue at OpenAI. In less than a week, Sam Altman went from being CEO, to out of work, to hired by Microsoft, to being re-hired by OpenAI and a whole new board being appointed to lead the company! REMINDER: You can now leave us a R…

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Tribal politics has made liberalism meaningless 41:52

8M ago41:52

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NEW: You can now leave us a RECORDED or TEXT message about anything you hear on the show. It's EASY. Click RECORD YOUR MESSAGE. Hit the RECORD button. Enter your name and email address so we can respond to your comment! Today on NOW and NEXT: We're joined by Ujwal Arkalgud, a cultural anthropologist and EVP at Lux Research. He's also the host and p…

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The best Xi and Biden can do is agree to crack down on fentanyl? 28:49

8M ago28:49

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NEW: You can now leave us a RECORDED or TEXT message about anything you hear on the show. It's EASY. Click here. Hit the RECORD button. Leave your message. Enter your name and email address so we can respond to your comment! Today on NOW and NEXT: David Schultz, professor of political science and US constitutional law at Hamiline University, is bac…

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Myanmar Rebels On India's Borders; Why New Delhi Is Worried? 4:38

8M ago4:38

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India's neighbour Myanmar is on the edge once again. The last two weeks have seen a spike in fighting between Myanmar’s Ruling Junta and rebel militias. To be clear, unrest was always there. But this is among the most intense fighting seen since the country’s military overthrew the democratically elected government over 2 years ago. HT's Editor-Dig…

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The Trudeau government's international student policy is creating more poverty in Canada 29:29

8M ago29:29

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Today on NOW and NEXT: Daily Bread Food Bank CEO Neil Hetherington joins the show to talk about the latest "Who's Hungry Report". Spoiler Alert: The news is grim. 1 in 10 Torontonians rely on a food bank and the numbers are only to get worse until and unless three levels of government take real action to eliminate poverty. Neil tells says, "I was p…

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