Best Bureau Asia Podcasts (2024)

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Fat, 50 & F**ked in Vietnam! 25:21

27d ago25:21

25:21

Well, two out of three ain't bad...or is it?! Join me in this one as I chat about my health check in Ho Chi Minh City, whether or not Vietnam is liveable, and the Indian billionaires using Vietnam as their playground! For more info about the topics discussed in this episode, please pop over to https://thebureauasia.substack.com/p/listen-the-scoop-o…

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ALMTC: The Solar Temple cult murders and suicides 36:11

5h ago36:11

36:11

Guest: Susan Palmer, lecturer at the School of Religious Studies, McGIll University and affiliate professor, Concordia UniversityBy Curiouscast

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B.C. leaders debate follow-up 16:47

6h ago16:47

16:47

Guest: Richard Johnston, former Canada Research Chair in Public Opinion, Elections, and Representation, UBC, author of The Canadian Party System: An Analytic HistoryBy Curiouscast

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Rapping granny from Ontario wows audiences on a British talent show 20:44

6h ago20:44

20:44

Guest: Bette Reynolds, The Voice UK contestantBy Curiouscast

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The struggle to get out of Milton’s path? 6:14

7h ago6:14

6:14

Guest: Mark Feinman, musician residing in TampaBy Curiouscast

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Canadians in Florida brace for Hurricane Milton 16:03

7h ago16:03

16:03

Guests: Colin Trethewey and Cyndi Edwards, Canadians in FloridaBy Curiouscast

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Mass evacuations as Hurricane Milton barrels towards Florida 16:50

7h ago16:50

16:50

Guest: Don Slinn, Associate Professor, Civil and Coastal Engineering, University of FloridaBy Curiouscast

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Marc Garneau on space, politics, Canada and his first memoir 37:04

1d ago37:04

37:04

Guest: Marc Garneau, former astronaut, MP and cabinet minister, author of A Most Extraordinary Ride: Space, Politics, and the Pursuit of a Canadian DreamBy Curiouscast

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Is there any chance for peace in the middle east and a two-state solution? 20:49

1d ago20:49

20:49

Guest: Nimrod Novik, Senior Policy Advisor to the late Prime Minister Shimon Peres, a Special Ambassador of the State of Israel and an Advisor to the Israeli National Security Council. Fellow, Israel Policy ForumBy Curiouscast

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RBC Cybersecurity Series: What do hackers want and how you can shield your information from them? 18:10

1d ago18:10

18:10

Guest: Adam Evans, Senior Vice President & Chief Information Security Officer, RBCBy Curiouscast

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How is Hamas funded and why hasn’t there been more of a crackdown? 18:42

1d ago18:42

18:42

Guest: Jessica Davis, president and CEO of Insight Threat IntelligenceBy Curiouscast

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Marking one-year since the October 7th attacks in Israel 18:42

1d ago18:42

18:42

Guest: David Frum, staff writer, The Atlantic, author of Trumpocracy and TrumpocalypseBy Curiouscast

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Coffee prices on the rise, how much will filter down into your cup? 13:10

4d ago13:10

13:10

Guest: Robert Carter, president, Canadian Coffee Growers AssociationBy Curiouscast

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How the Supreme Court handed Canadian consumers a landmark win 17:39

4d ago17:39

17:39

Guest: John Lawford, executive director, Public Interest Advocacy CentreBy Curiouscast

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X marks the flop: The inside story of Musk’s tumultuous Twitter takeover 20:12

4d ago20:12

20:12

Guest: Kate Conger and Ryan Mac, New York Times reporters and co-authors of Character Limit: How Elon Musk Destroyed TwitterBy Curiouscast

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Security concerns as Canada’s Jewish community prepares to mark one year since the October 7 Hamas attacks 17:36

4d ago17:36

17:36

Guest: Anthony Housefather, Liberal MP for Mont-Royal and the Federal Government’s Special Advisor on AntisemitismBy Curiouscast

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Russell Peters hits Canada with his Relax, it’s not that serious tour 20:22

4d ago20:22

20:22

Guest: Russell Peters, comedianBy Curiouscast

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Nidhi Bouri, Deputy Assistant Administrator, USAID Bureau for Global Health: on mpox, anti-microbial resistance, Marburg virus in Rwanda, and money headaches 45:57

5d ago45:57

45:57

Nidhi Bouri, DAA at USAID Bureau for Global Health, joined us to speak to the U.S. response to the dangerous mpox outbreak (clade 1b) centered in the Democratic Republic of Congo, boosted by President Biden’s commitment at UNGA to $500m in support, including 1 million vaccine doses. Much better data is urgently needed on the needs for diagnostics a…

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Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa details her inspirational journey achieving her childhood dream of becoming a doctor in Unlike the Rest 1:41:58

5d ago1:41:58

1:41:58

Canada records its lowest fertility rate ever, is it cause for concern? (1:50) Guest: Marina Adshade, an assistant professor of teaching at the University of British Columbia who specializes in economics and gender, author of Dollars and Sex: How Economics Influences Sex and Love Unlike the Rest: A Doctor's Story (16:03) Guest: Dr. Chika Oriuwa, au…

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Russell Peters hits Canada with his Relax, it’s not that serious tour 1:47:02

6d ago1:47:02

1:47:02

Hurricane Helene - Canadian crews (1:24) Guest: Steve Hansen, Area Commander, Holland Power Services/Gagnon Line Co Hurricane Helene: why has it been so destructive (9:46) Guest: Charles Konrad, climatologist at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Russell Peters hits Canada with his Relax, it’s not that serious tour (17:32) Guest: Russe…

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Director Mike Downie on his four-part documentary, Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal and paying tribute to his late brother 1:46:03

7d ago1:46:03

1:46:03

Director Mike Downie on his four-part documentaryTragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal and paying tribute to his late brother (1:39) Guest: Mike Downie, director of The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal New photo essay works to raise awareness about breast cancer and how younger women can advocate for proper diagnosis and care (34:06) Guest: Beth Mar…

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New book dives into the life outside of running for Canadian legend Terry Fox 1:06:16

11d ago1:06:16

1:06:16

The Latest from Lebanon (1:28) Guest: Jeff Semple, senior correspondent, Global National New book dives into the life outside of running for Canadian legend Terry Fox (15:56) Guest: Barbara Adhiya, author and editor of “Hope by Terry Fox” The Six-Day Hostage Crisis and the Daring Special-Forces Operation That Shocked the World (33:32) Guest: Ben Ma…

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Lucky Loser: How Donald Trump Learned to Pass the Buck 1:37:09

12d ago1:37:09

1:37:09

How will Canada cope with a surge in asylum claims? (1:54) Guest: David Thomas, a Vancouver-based lawyer and mediator with over 20 years in immigration law How are new school cell phone rules working out? (16:19) Guest: Dana Kam, Toronto teacher (middle school gr.7/8s - tough age for pushing boundaries) Lucky loser: How Donald Trump Learned to Pass…

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Big idea or Bad Idea: Ontario’s premier vows to build 50km traffic tunnel under Toronto’s busy Highway 401 17:42

12d ago17:42

17:42

Guest: Jeff Casello, professor of transportation, engineering planning at the University of WaterlooBy Curiouscast

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Meet the man behind one of Canada’s most beloved TV themes and the petition to get the Littlest Hobo theme composer a Walk of Fame star 1:39:44

13d ago1:39:44

1:39:44

Big idea or Bad Idea: Ontario’s premier vows to build 50km traffic tunnel under Toronto’s busy Highway 401 Guest: Jeff Casello, professor of transportation, engineering planning at the University of Waterloo Hall of Fame QB Brett Favre reveals he’s been diagnosed with Parkinson’s, what’s the link between concussions and the disease? Guest: Ravi Men…

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332: Bill Shute - Murder of LaToyia Figueroa, Historical Cellular Analysis 1:41:17

13d ago1:41:17

1:41:17

Retired agent Bill Shute reviews the investigation of the murder of LaToyia Figueroa, a high-profile crime case where Figueroa, five-months pregnant, was killed by her boyfriend and her body disposed of in Chester, PA, in July 2005. Bill worked with detectives from the PPD’s homicide unit and, by analyzing cell site tower data, tracked the whereabo…

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Canadian woman among 37 accusing former Harrod’s owner Mohamed El-Fayed of sexual assault shares her story 1:45:25

14d ago1:45:25

1:45:25

Trudeau can bank on his celebrity in the U.S., could his appearance on The Late Show hurt him back home? (1:50) Guest: Andrew Perez, Principal, Perez Strategies. Political Commentator & Liberal Strategist Six weeks to go in what is shaping up to be one of the closest U.S. presidential elections in memory (16:58) Guest: Brooks Simpson, , Foundation …

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Historian petitions to get Littlest Hobo theme song writer a star on the Walk of Fame 17:41

15d ago17:41

17:41

Guest: Craig Baird, host of the Canadian History Ehx podcastBy Curiouscast

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Blue Rodeo’s Jim Cuddy and Greg Keeler about to join the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame 1:32:22

15d ago1:32:22

1:32:22

Disgraceful’ school trip to Toronto protest needs to be investigated, Ontario premier says (2:00) Guest: Melissa - TDSB parent Instagram rolls out teen accounts, other privacy changes designed to protect those under 18 (17:11) Guest: Elaine Uskoski, video gaming addiction specialist, coach and author, her books include Cyber Sober: A Caregiver’s Gu…

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They call him Bear but you can call this lifesaving puppy Hero 1:13:27

18d ago1:13:27

1:13:27

They call him Bear but you can call this lifesaving puppy Hero (1:25) Guest: Darren Cropper, Bear’s owner How to admire nature’s wonders in unexpected urban places (17:10) Guest: Christopher Brown, author of The Natural History of Empty Lots: Field Notes from Urban Edgelands, Back Alleys, and Other Wild Places Woman nearly shut out of mother's esta…

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What's behind a dramatic rise in illegal migrants crossing from Canada into the U.S. and how do you stop it? 1:45:01

19d ago1:45:01

1:45:01

What's behind a dramatic rise in illegal migrants crossing from Canada into the U.S. and how do you stop it? (1:31) Guest: Kelly Sundberg, former CBSA officer and Associate Professor, Department of Economics, Justice, and Policy Studies, Mount Royal University Inflation is easing, interest rates are falling but a softening job market is a now a con…

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Why the Canadian Medical Association is apologizing for past harms to Indigenous Peoples 1:47:18

20d ago1:47:18

1:47:18

Why the Canadian Medical Association is apologizing for past harms to Indigenous Peoples (1:23) Guest: Dr. Kathleen Ross, past president, Canadian Medical Association How AI helped cut unexpected deaths in one Toronto hospital by 26% (16:47) Guest: Dr. Muhammad Mamdani, vice-president of data science and advanced analytics at Unity Health Toronto N…

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331: Dr. Kirk Yeager - Bomb Doctor, FBI Explosives Unit 1:16:07

20d ago1:16:07

1:16:07

Dr. Kirk Yeager, the FBI’s Chief Explosives Scientist and FBI’s top bomb expert, reviews his experiences working as a Physical Scientist and Forensic Examiner for the FBI Laboratory’s Explosives Unit. He and his team are tasked with analyzing explosives made by terrorists and developing advanced techniques to detect and prevent the next bomb attack…

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Is the consensus around immigration fading and how do you fix it? 1:47:31

21d ago1:47:31

1:47:31

Is the consensus around immigration fading and how do you fix it? (1:24) Guest: Marc Miller, Federal Immigration Minister The Trudeau government loses another safe seat in Montreal, are we now closer than ever to an early election? (16:59) Guest: Lori Williams, professor, political science, Mount Royal University Hundreds of Hezbollah pagers explod…

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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs arrested after grand jury indictment in the wake of numerous allegations of sexual abuse and trafficking 1:45:09

22d ago1:45:09

1:45:09

Ottawa raises price cap on mortgages (1:53) Guest: Clay Jarvis, real estate financial expert, Nerdwallet Canada Foreign interference in Canada extending from China to Russia (16:00) Guest: Marcus Kolga, a senior fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute and director of DisinfoWatch Trump Assassination Attempt Latest (32:15) Guest: Kenneth Gray, for…

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Has tipping reached a tipping point? Where Canadians think it is and isn’t necessary to leave a gratuity. 1:05:08

25d ago1:05:08

1:05:08

Has tipping reached a tipping point? Where Canadians think it is and isn’t necessary to leave a gratuity. Guest: Margaret Chapman, COO & Partner, Narrative Research “What would you do if you knew how and when you were going to die?” NY Times bestselling author Lianne Moriarity tackles mortality in her new book Guest: Liane Moriarty, NY Times bestse…

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In the wellness industry, your mental health is for sale 1:47:07

26d ago1:47:07

1:47:07

Winston Churchill portrait stolen from Château Laurier recovered by Ottawa police — in Italy (1:39) Guest: Jonathan Sommer, lawyer, Sommer Law The search for Schlumach’s legendary lost gold continues in season 2 of Deadman’s Curse (16:19) Guest: Kru Williams & Adam Palmer, cast members, History TV’s Deadman’s Curse With a work stoppage looming, wil…

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August hailstorm in Calgary is the second costliest weather event in Canadian history, meet hail experts trying to better predict those storms 1:54:08

27d ago1:54:08

1:54:08

August hailstorm in Calgary is the second costliest weather event in Canadian history, meet hail experts trying to better predict those storms (1:52) Guest: Simon Eng, research meteorologist, Northern Hail Project, Western University Debate aftermath: How Harris threw Trump off his game and what impact could it have on the November election (16:14)…

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330: Todd Schliem - Harvey Hustlers, Murder Squad 1:10:47

27d ago1:10:47

1:10:47

Retired agent Todd Schliem reviews his investigation of violent gang members of the Harvey Hustlers and its enforcement arm, the Murder Squad. They were responsible for multiple killings associated with illegal drug sales in the New Orleans area, and ruled the streets of Harvey, Louisiana for nearly 30 years. As they got rid of their rivals, they e…

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With the U.S. election just eight weeks away, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump faced-off in Philadelphia: Who won? 1:48:04

28d ago1:48:04

1:48:04

Ontario food banks ‘cannot keep up’ as usage reaches 8-year high (1:43) Guest: Carolyn Stewart, CEO, Feed Ontario Autocracy Inc.: The Dictators Who Want to Run the World (16:33) Guest: Anne Applebaum, staff writer, The Atlantic, author, Autocracy Inc. With the U.S. election just eight weeks away, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump faced-off in Philadel…

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Tom Cochrane joins all-star group set to be inducted into Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame 1:38:46

29d ago1:38:46

1:38:46

Tom Cochrane joins all-star group set to be inducted into Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame (1:22) Guest: Tom Cochrane, singer/songwriter, Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame 2024 inductee Air Canada could start cancelling flights on Friday as strike looms (30:31) Guest: Duncan Dee, former Air Canada COO Wasp invasion (46:51) Guest: Matthias Buck, as…

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Where can you find Canada’s best Pizza? 1:08:44

1M ago1:08:44

1:08:44

Terror suspect arrested in Quebec accused of plotting New York attack (2:03) Guest: Stewart Bell, Investigative Journalist, Global News A deadly unprovoked stranger attack in Vancouver reveals raises fears and calls for reform (16:05) Guest: Tom Stamatakis, president, Canadian Police Association Where can you find Canada’s best pizza? (33:57) Guest…

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Why words matter: Carol Off on her new book At a Loss for Words: Conversation in an Age of Rage 1:45:43

1M ago1:45:43

1:45:43

U.S. election Nostradamus makes his 2024 prediction (1:45) Guest: Allan Lichtman, distinguished professor of History at American University With the threat of an election hanging over the federal government, is it now too late for Trudeau to go? (16:27) Guest: John Manley, former MP, deputy prime minister and minister of finance Trooper inducted in…

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Dr. Jerome Adams, 20th U.S. Surgeon General: “I was the first Twitter Surgeon General.” 48:26

1M ago48:26

48:26

Dr. Jerome Adams authored his 2023 memoire, Crisis and Chaos: Lessons from the Front Lines of the War Against COVID-19. In it, he reflects on his upbringing in southern Maryland and the acute “hurting” among many citizens, rural and poor, dissatisfied with the status quo. Profoundly impactful to his tenure as Indiana State Health Commissioner was m…

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Jagmeet Singh announces NDP is ending deal with Trudeau Liberals 1:51:44

1M ago1:51:44

1:51:44

Jagmeet Singh announces NDP is ending deal with Trudeau Liberals (1:36) Guest: David Akin, Chief Political Correspondent, Global News NDP ends deal with Trudeau government: Why now for the NDP? (17:35) Guest: Melanie Richer, communications and public affairs principal at Earnscliffe Strategies, former communications director for NDP under Jagmeet S…

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How competing in the Paralympics helped propel Rick Hansen’s Man in Motion Tour 1:46:44

1M ago1:46:44

1:46:44

Long weekend ER problems cap off a tough summer across Canada (1:30) Guest: Dr. Fraser Mackay, Chair of Rural, Remote and Small Urban section, Canadian Association of Emergency Physicians Why Canadian universities are already sounding the alarm over caps on international students (16:42) Guest: Gabriel Miller, President and CEO of Universities Cana…

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After a political earthquake in B.C., Conservative leader John Rustad is now the standard bearer for the right 1:45:25

1M ago1:45:25

1:45:25

Poilievre calls on NDP to pull the plug on their deal with Trudeau and trigger a Fall election (1:54) Guest: Gerry Nicholls, communications consultant and opinion columnist at The Hill Times After a political earthquake in B.C., Conservative leader John Rustad is now the standard bearer for the right (16:42) Guest: John Rustad, Conservative Party o…

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

1M ago1:46:33

1:46:33

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

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