Best CUPE Podcasts (2024)

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Calls Intensify for CUPE's Fred Hahn to Resign 16:38

19m ago16:38

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This week, a group of protestors gathered outside of a CUPE office in Thornhill calling for Fred Hahn’s resignation.By Zoomer Podcast Network

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CUPE Rank and File Stand with Fred 32:59

2d ago32:59

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CUPE National Executives Voted YES to a Motion of Non-Confidence on Fred Hahn We sit down with CUPE rank and file member and Labour for Palestine Organizer, Anna Lippman to talk about the dangerous precedent being set, at such a precarious time for workers and Palestinian activists. What does it mean for the movement inside Ontario largest public s…

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Carrie Silverberg Launches A Human Rights Case Against Fred Hahn And CUPE Ontario For Anti-Semitism 9:37

5h ago9:37

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Guest host Ben Mulroney is joined by Carrie Silverberg, who has been a member of CUPE for seventeen years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy AM640 / Curiouscast

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Free For All Friday - August 30 2024 51:12

6h ago51:12

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Today on Free For All Friday: listeners paid tribute to our own Bob Komsic as he retires from Zoomer Radio and begins his next chapter. We also heard from you about the state of tipping these days and your thoughts on the latest developments regarding the Eldidi terror suspects arrested here in Canada.…

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Orangutan escape & taking back the beach 16:22

10h ago16:22

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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy AM640 / Curiouscast

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How Toronto Terror Suspects Got Through Canada's Immigration System 52:08

4h ago52:08

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TUNE INTO THE TOWN: MORE THAN 80,000 LETTERS DELIVERED TO PREMIERE OVER CONCERNS OF ONTARIO SCIENCE CENTRELibby Znaimer is joined by Councillor James Pasternak, Ward 6 York Centre, Alex Blumenstein, Co-Founder of The Peak, and Karen Stintz, CEO of Variety Village.Recent debates on immigration cover abuses of the Temporary Foreign Worker program, vi…

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Understanding the new cell phone ban at your kid's school 25:37

18h ago25:37

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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy AM640 / Curiouscast

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COVID-19 Has Not Gone Away 52:32

5h ago52:32

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THE MEDICAL RECORD: COVID-19 HASN'T GONE AWAY & WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT HYPERTENSIONJane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by Dr. Malcolm Moore, a Medical Oncologist with Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and a former head of BC Cancer, Dr. Fahad Razak, a General Internist based in Toronto and Canada Research Chair in Heal…

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Cell phone bans, terror suspect passed background check and railroading our supply chains 20:08

7h ago20:08

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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy AM640 / Curiouscast

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Oasis is back but for how long? Airport data breach & Temp. foreign workers and your property value. 25:25

2h ago25:25

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Kelly talks to Rob Harvilla, David Shipley and Ron Butler. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy AM640 / Curiouscast

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Ottawa is Making Changes to Its Immigration Policy 53:00

5h ago53:00

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RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: TRUDEAU'S CABINET RETREAT & OTTAWA GETS TOUGH ON CHINAJane Brown is filling in for Libby Znaimer today. She is joined by George Smitherman, former Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre, Health minister and Deputy Premier, Janet Ecker, former Ontario PC MPP and finance minister, and Cheri DiNovo, a former NDP MPP for Parkdale-…

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The Cost of Cataract Surgeries at For-Profit Clinics 52:32

14h ago52:32

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THE ZOOMER SQUAD: AGEISM AT WORK & WHAT DOCS ARE SAYING ABOUT OZEMPIC FOR ADULTS 65 +Tasha Kheiriddin is joined by Anthony Quinn, Chief Community Officer of CARP, Bill VanGorder, Chief Advocacy and Education Officer of CARP, and John Wright, Executive Vice President of Maru Public Opinion.This week: we kick things off with a discussion about ageism…

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Why It's Important To Teach Our Children About Sexual Abuse, Gen Z Job Interviews, & A Non Profit Solution For Affordable Housing 31:47

3h ago31:47

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Kelly is back from vacation and is joined by Dini Petty, Cal Jungwirth, and Robert Raynor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy AM640 / Curiouscast

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Liberals Go Hog Wild On Immigration, Rail Work Stoppage, & Travel Deals 33:37

36m ago33:37

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Guest host Ben Mulroney is joined by Mark McQueen, Professor Rafael Gomez, and Claire Newell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy AM640 / Curiouscast

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Free For All Friday - August 23 2024 51:41

3h ago51:41

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Today on Free For All Friday: listeners called in about the Ford government's approach to safe injection sites in the province, the call for CUPE's Fred Hahn to resign and many more headlines from the week that was.By Zoomer Podcast Network

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Multiple Jewish Organizations Across Canada Receive Bomb Threats 11:04

4h ago11:04

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Guest host Ben Mulroney is joined by Hannah Alper who is a Canadian activist, blogger, and journalist who has been active in those fields before her teenage years. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy AM640 / Curiouscast

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FanExpo Is Here, ChatGPT Could Help Your Creativity, & Printable 3D Homes 31:14

2h ago31:14

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Ben Mulroney fills in for Kelly Cutrara and she speaks with Sammy Younan of My Summer Lair, Byung Cheol Lee of the University of Houston's Bauer College of Business, and Dwight Corcoran who is the CEO and Spokesperson of CORMOR. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy AM640 / Curiouscast

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Calls for CUPE's Fred Hahn to Resign 51:42

11h ago51:42

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TUNE INTO THE TOWN: JEWISH INSTITUTIONS IN CANADA TARGETED WITH BOMB THREATSLibby Znaimer is joined by Alex Blumenstein, Co-Founder of The Peak, Karen Stintz, a Conservative Party of Canada Candidate for Eglinton-Lawrence, a former Toronto City Councillor and the CEO of Variety Village, and Toronto City Councillor James Pasternak for Ward 6 York Ce…

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Canada's Police Chiefs Call For Help Amid A Rise In Protests 52:03

3h ago52:03

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THE MEDICAL RECORD: A CONCERNING STUDY ON ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERSLibby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Malcolm Moore, Medical Oncologist at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and a former head of the BC Cancer Agency, Dr. Fahad Razak, a Canada Research Chair in Healthcare Data and Analytics at the University of Toronto and General Internist based in Toront…

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The Province Will Close Five Safe Injection Sites & Your Stories 29:13

7h ago29:13

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Kelly is joined by the co-founder and clinical director of the "Farm In Stoufville" Yonah Budd and you'll hear two powerful and emotional stories from callers who have a member of the family that have dealt with addiction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy AM640 / Curiouscast

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The Latest Regarding Ukraine's Military Offensive in Russia 51:46

7d ago51:46

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RECOVERING POLITICIANS PANEL: WHAT ARE ONTARIO'S PLANS FOR SUPERVISED INJECTION SITES?Libby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, a former Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre, Health Minister, and Deputy Premier, Lisa Raitt, a former Deputy Leader of Conservative Party of Canada, and Cheri DiNovo, a former Ontario NDP MPP.Our panel reacts to Education…

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Why AI Models Are Collapsing, "MAID For The Mentally Ill Is A Human Right", & Beer In Space? 31:17

19h ago31:17

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Kelly is joined by tech expert Carmi Levy, Author John Scully, and Katherine Thompson-Witrick from the University of Florida. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy AM640 / Curiouscast

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What To Expect From The Democratic National Convention 50:51

3h ago50:51

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THE ZOOMER SQUAD: THE GTA GRAPPLES WITH MORE SEVERE RAINFALL, FLOODINGLibby Znaimer is joined by Rudy Buttignol, President of CARP, John Wright, Executive Vice President of Maru Public Opinion and Anthony Quinn, Chief Community Officer of CARP.This past weekend, the GTA grappled with more heavy rainfall and flooding after the major rainstorm. And, …

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Solve The Crisis Campaign, Massive Rent Hikes In B.C, & CBC Bonuses 31:06

10d ago31:06

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Kelly speaks to Burlington Mayor Marianne Meed Ward, Kris Sims of the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, and Varun Sriskanda who is a member of the board of directors at Small Ownership Landlords Of Ontario. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy AM640 / Curiouscast

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Free For All Friday - August 16 2024 49:30

14d ago49:30

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Today on Free For All Friday: listeners reacted to distracted drivers, the issue of e-bikes and e-scooters in the city, opening day of The Ex, and other news that made headlines this week.By Zoomer Podcast Network

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Marineland fined, Hoggard conviction upheld & changes to childcare 27:03

7h ago27:03

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Stephanie Smyth guest hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy AM640 / Curiouscast

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CUPE Ontario President's Problematic Post 52:12

15d ago52:12

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TUNE INTO THE TOWN: A BIKE PATH BOONDOGGLELibby Znaimer is joined by Alex Blumenstein, Co-Founder of The Peak; David Crombie, a former Toronto Mayor; and Karen Stintz, a Conservative Party of Canada Candidate for Eglinton-Lawrence and former Toronto City Councillor and the CEO of Variety Village, for a conversation about all things Toronto.WHAT THE…

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Ketamine therapy, city architect & the problem with screen time 31:11

9h ago31:11

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Stephanie Smyth fills in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy AM640 / Curiouscast

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Municipalities Asking for Provincial Help with Homeless Encampments 52:22

13d ago52:22

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THE MEDICAL RECORD: UPTICK IN MPOX CASES, HEALTHCARE WORKER BURNOUT & CANCER PROJECTIONS FOR MENLibby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Malcolm Moore, Medical Oncologist at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and a former head of the BC Cancer Agency; Dr. Fahad Razak, a Canada Research Chair in Healthcare Data and Analytics at the University of Toronto and …

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Leafs New Captain, Winter Weather & Mpox update 25:31

11d ago25:31

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Stephanie Smyth guest hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy AM640 / Curiouscast

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Political Pickles and E Scooters 53:04

14d ago53:04

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THE RECOVERING POLITICIANSAn emergency committee hearing was held in Ottawa this morning to vote on whether to call Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc and Immigration Minister Marc Miller to testify about how the recently arrested father-son accused terror team was able to immigrate to Canada.Libby Znaimer is joined by Cheri DiNovo, former Memb…

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Vigilance or paranoia? Waste of tax payer's money & Ukraine's incursion into Russia 34:47

7h ago34:47

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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy AM640 / Curiouscast

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More Optional Auto Insurance Benefits For Ontario 52:23

3d ago52:23

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THE ZOOMER SQUAD: GET THAT SHINGLES SHOT!Libby Znaimer is joined by Rudy Buttignol, President of CARP; Anthony Quinn, Chief Community Officer of CARP; and John Wright, Executive Vice President of Maru Public Opinion for a conversation about the importance of getting a shingles vaccination; overcrowding in Ontario's ERs, and more.ONTARIO PREMIER DOU…

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Competing Interests Grapple with Ontario's Alcohol Liberalization & The Childcare Conundrum 31:06

1d ago31:06

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Stephanie Smyth fills in for Kelly Cutrara. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy AM640 / Curiouscast

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Free For All Friday - August 09 2024 50:17

6d ago50:17

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Today on Free For All Friday: listeners reacted to the latest assaults against parking enforcement officers in Toronto and other news that made headlines this week.By Zoomer Podcast Network

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Construction delays cost big bucks for the TTC 25:27

4d ago25:27

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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy AM640 / Curiouscast

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Lipstick on the Same Capitalist Pig 24:47

18d ago24:47

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We need system change, not just a leadership change or political party makeovers. All of this focus on political leaders and their personalities has our hosts frustrated. What is it about leadership races and elections that makes people forget about the issues most important to them? Here are a few episodes related to this discussion: Leadership Cu…

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Ex-cop calls out police behavior, how the Taylor Swift terror plotter's were radicalized & What's ricezempic? 31:51

5d ago31:51

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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy AM640 / Curiouscast

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A Parking Dispute Leads To Assault on Police 50:54

7d ago50:54

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TUNE INTO THE TOWN: ASSAULT ON POLICE DURING PARKING DISPUTE IN TORONTOLibby Znaimer is joined by Alex Blumenstein, Co-Founder of The Peak, Toronto City Councillor Brad Bradford for Ward 6 Beaches-East York, and Karen Stintz, a Conservative Party of Canada Candidate for Eglinton-Lawrence, a former Toronto City Councillor and the CEO of Variety Vill…

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Choose friends wisely—science backs it up! 27:52

6d ago27:52

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Kelly Cutrara talks to Jessica Salvatore, lead author and associate professor of psychiatry at the Rutgers University, Lorraine Summerfeld, writes the “Lorraine Explains” column in driving.ca and hosts The Driving Podcast, and Jason Tetro - the germ guy, Author of “The Germ Code” and “The Germ Files”. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho…

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Why Are Men More Reluctant to Go to the Doctor? 52:04

8d ago52:04

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THE MEDICAL RECORD: WHY ARE MEN MORE RELUCTANT TO VISIT THE DOCTOR?Libby Znaimer is joined by Dr. Malcolm Moore, Medical Oncologist at the Princess Margaret Cancer Centre and a former head of the BC Cancer Agency, Dr. Fahad Razak, a Canada Research Chair in Healthcare Data and Analytics at the University of Toronto and General Internist at Unity He…

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Canadian Market Takes a Hit Amid Global Selloff Aftershocks 25:10

7d ago25:10

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Kelly Cutrara talks to Rubina Ahmed Haq, Personal Finance Expert and host of For What it’s worth - Sunday’s at 5pm on 640 Toronto, Dr. Vonda Wright, practicing orthopedic sports surgeon and the founder and CEO of Precision Longevity, and Carmi Levy , Tech Expert and journalist. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Israel Prepares for Potential Attack by Iran 51:40

15d ago51:40

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RECOVERING POLITICIANS: KAMALA HARRIS HAS CHOSEN A RUNNING MATELibby Znaimer is joined by George Smitherman, a former Liberal MPP for Toronto Centre, Health minister and Deputy Premier, Lisa Raitt, a former Deputy Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada and Robin V. Sears, a Crisis Communications Consultant and former NDP Strategist.Kamala Harri…

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Prisoner Swap Between Russia and United States 51:04

10d ago51:04

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THE ZOOMER SQUAD: DO SENIORS' DISCOUNTS STILL MAKE SENSE GIVEN THEIR GROWING WEALTH?Guest Host Tasha Kheiriddin is joined by Bill VanGorder, Chief Advocacy and Education Officer of CARP, Bob Richardson, a public affairs consultant, and John Wright, Executive Vice President of Maru Public Opinion.Statistics Canada data show 6% of seniors live in pov…

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Free For All Friday - August 02 2024 49:05

19d ago49:05

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Today on Free For All Friday: Listeners reacted to the latest wave of antisemitic attacks on the Jewish community in the GTA, traffic congestion in the city and the latest excitement from the Olympic Games in Paris.By Zoomer Podcast Network

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How much would you pay to give your kid a friend? & Increased cancer risk for Gen X and Millennials 25:49

29d ago25:49

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Kelly talks about the ethics of having an AI friend and a growing cancer risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy AM640 / Curiouscast

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Olympics During a Genocide 26:23

12d ago26:23

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Let us tell you what we really think about the Paris 2024 Olympics... From the billions of public dollars spent, the 'social cleansing' or displacement of migrants, new surveillance laws, religious moral panic and obnoxious Israeli football fans - there are lots of reasons to rant about the Olympics. Resources / Links / Referenced Material: AP News…

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The Latest on Canada's Athletic Triumphs at the Paris Olympics 52:21

20d ago52:21

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TUNE INTO THE TOWN: ANOTHER CYCLIST DEATH IN TORONTO & LACK OF CLARITY ON WHEN 24/7 GARDINER EXPRESSWAY CONSTRUCTION TO BEGINLibby Znaimer is joined by Alex Blumenstein, Co-Founder of The Peak, David Crombie, a former Toronto mayor and Karen Stintz, a Conservative Party of Canada Candidate for Eglinton-Lawrence, a former Toronto City Councillor and…

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Forced Rehab, Developers Trying to Solve the Housing Crisis & SIM Swap Scam 29:46

1M ago29:46

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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy AM640 / Curiouscast

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The Latest Wave of Antisemitism in the GTA 13:57

27d ago13:57

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What we know about the latest wave of antisemitic attacks on the local Jewish community--this time in Vaughan--and our guests weigh in on whether our government leaders, at all levels, are doing enough to address the problem of antisemitism.By Zoomer Podcast Network

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