Best Canadian Global Affairs Institute Podcasts (2024)

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Week in politics, Palestinian food, Dr. Anthony Fauci, TRC commissioner Marie Wilson 1:40:52

13h ago1:40:52

1:40:52

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with Toronto Star columnist Susan Delacourt and The Line's Matt Gurney about what issues will hang over Parliamentarians as they head home from the House of Commons for the summer, chef Fadi Kattan shares his journey documenting and preserving Palestinian food culture, Dr. Anthony Fauci reflects on his public health c…

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Defence Deconstructed: NATO, Facilitator for Defence and Deterrence 1:20:52

3h ago1:20:52

1:20:52

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry speaks with Hasit Thankey, head of Defence Enablement and Logistics at NATO’s International Staff about how the Alliance’s defence and deterrence posture has evolved, and how NATO is helping its members enhance their own defence.Then, you’ll hear Dr. Toms Rostosk from Latvia University, Kristine…

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Energy Security Cubed: Mexico's Election and North American Energy ft. Leonardo Beltran 1:01:51

13h ago1:01:51

1:01:51

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan interview Leonardo Beltran about the recent election in Mexico, what it could mean for Mexican energy policy, and implications for the North American energy system.//For the intro session, Kelly and Joe discuss swappable batteries and a recent report from Deloitte on th…

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Let’s get it off our chests: Our relationship with breasts is complicated 21:23

1d ago21:23

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Sarah Thornton had never thought much about her breasts. But after undergoing a double mastectomy, the sociologist found herself thinking deeply about what she'd lost as a woman – and the complicated relationship our society has with breasts. Thornton's experience inspired her to speak with scores of people, from plastic surgeons, to bra designers …

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The Global Exchange: An Update on North Korea 42:49

3d ago42:49

42:49

Please note that the previous upload had the incorrect recording file. You can listen to the correct recording here. //For this episode of the Global Exchange podcast, Colin Robertson talks with Marius Grinius and James Trottier about North Korea in the context of growing global instability. //Participants' bios- Marius Grinius is a former Canadian…

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The Global Exchange: An Update on North Korea 42:44

3d ago42:44

42:44

For this episode of the Global Exchange podcast, Colin Robertson talks with Marius Grinius and James Trottier about North Korea in the context of growing global instability. //Participants' bios- Marius Grinius is a former Canadian Ambassador to both North and South Korea, as well as to Vietnam and to the UN in Geneva. He is also a CGAI Fellow.- Ja…

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Immigration attitudes, Global supply chain, Ukraine's draft measures, Breast politics 1:31:06

4d ago1:31:06

1:31:06

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with Toronto Star immigration reporter Nicholas Keung and University of Toronto political science associate professor Phil Triadafilopoulos about changing attitudes towards immigration in Canada and beyond, The New York Times global economy reporter Peter S. Goodman outlines the risks facing the global supply chain, o…

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Defence Deconstructed: For a Defence Industry Strategy & Building the Brigade in Latvia 1:29:20

6d ago1:29:20

1:29:20

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry speaks to Craig Stone about developing a defence industry strategy for Canada. This section of the episode is one of our Triple Helix MINDS Collaborative Network podcasts. Then (34:31), you’ll hear Colonel David MacIntyre, Canadian Army’s Director of Land Requirements, Lieutenant Colonel Marc Ki…

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Energy Security Cubed: The Future of Natural Gas in North America ft. Richard Meyer 42:44

7d ago42:44

42:44

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan interview Richard Meyer about the forces driving supply and demand for natural gas, and what it could mean for the fuel in the coming decades.//For the intro session, Kelly and Joe discuss what would be required to revive Ukraine's battered electricity grid and the impa…

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Why local news in Canada matters — and what some people are doing to try to save it 52:19

8d ago52:19

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Over the past two decades, hundreds of local radio, television, print, and online news outlets have shuttered in communities across Canada. But some people and projects are also offering hope for the future of local news in our country. For the latest installment in the series Trust Talks – an ongoing CBC initiative that aims to engage in meaningfu…

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The Global Exchange: North American Elections and Preparing the Six Year Review of CUSMA 51:19

10d ago51:19

51:19

For this episode of the Global Exchange podcast, we are featuring a session from the CGAI's Annual Trade Conference, titled "North American Elections and Preparing the Six Year Review of CUSMA"//Participants' bios- Sarah Goldfeder, Director, Government Relations and Corporate Affairs at General Motors (Moderator)- Dr. Jeff Kucik, Associate Professo…

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The week in global affairs, Golf politics, How to save local news 1:37:45

11d ago1:37:45

1:37:45

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with Arif Lalani and Jennifer Welsh about the week in global affairs, BBC golf correspondent Iain Carter explores how a battle in the golf world is shaking up the sport and transcending the green, and we present an on-stage conversation with journalists April Lindgren, Mohsin Abbas, Juanita Taylor, and Nicholas Hune-B…

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Defence Deconstructed: Poland's Security Posture & Implementing Continental Defence Modernization 42:01

14d ago42:01

42:01

On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, Polish President Andrzej Duda talks about his country’s perspective on Russia’s full scale invasion of Ukraine. President Duda’s remarks took place during an event the Canadian Global Affairs Institute, the Polish Institute of International Affairs, and Resource Works co-organized in Vancouver on April 19, …

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Energy Security Cubed: Is OPEC+ Politically Sustainable? Ft. Rory Johnston 57:01

17d ago57:01

57:01

On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan interview Rory Johnston about the political sustainability of OPEC+ and the implications for the oil market.You can find Rory's note about OPEC+ here: https://www.commoditycontext.com/p/quick-context-opecs-sustainable-shift//For the intro session, Kelly and Joe discuss …

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That's Puzzling! for June 2024 27:41

15d ago27:41

27:41

In the latest edition of our monthly challenge That's Puzzling!, Piya Chattopadhyay competes against one familiar voice and one clever listener in a battle of brain games devised by puzzle master Peter Brown. Playing along this month are stand-up comic and host of CBC Radio's Laugh Out Loud, Ali Hassan, and Halifax listener Katie McCulloch.…

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The Global Exchange: Is Canada Squeezed Between American Unilateralism and the Brussels Effect? 57:07

19d ago57:07

57:07

For this episode of the Global Exchange podcast, we are featuring a session from the CGAI's Annual Trade Conference, titled "EU Trade Activism: Is Canada Squeezed Between American Unilateralism and the Brussels Effect?" //Participants' bios- Claire Citeau is President of TradeBridges- Karina Häulsmeier is Deputy Head of Mission at the German Embass…

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Donald Trump's guilty verdict, Attacks on Candian Jewish Institutions, Marty Baron, That's Puzzling! 1:31:43

18d ago1:31:43

1:31:43

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with The Washington Post's White House Bureau Chief Toluse "Tolu" Olorunnipa about what Donald Trump's guilty verdict could mean in this election year, the Canadian Anti-Hate Network's Bernie Farber reflects on recent attacks at Canadian Jewish institutions, we present Chattopadhyay's on-stage conversation with former…

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Defence Deconstructed: Partnering for Ukraine's Victory 1:00:35

20d ago1:00:35

1:00:35

On this episode of defence Deconstructed, Orest Zakydalsky speaks to Dr. David Perry, Dr. Alexander Lanoska, and Jill Sinclair about what Canada and NATO can do to help Ukraine with the war. This episode is a recording from a webinar organized by the Ukrainian-Canadian Congress organized on May 22nd, 2024. Guest biosDr. David Perry is the President…

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Energy Security Cubed: Growing Canada's Global Influence with the Candu Reactor, ft. Gary Rose 58:07

21d ago58:07

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On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan interview Gary Rose about the global nuclear renaissance and how the CANDU reactor can grow Canada's stature around the world.//For the intro session, Kelly and Joe discuss the energy implications of the upcoming Mexican Presidential election and the issues for Western …

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How Winnipeg helps tell the story of Canada 30:52

23d ago30:52

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It's been dubbed Canada's coldest city, poorest city and even most racist city. But also: chill, artsy and the best city in our country to raise a family. Most importantly to Niigaan Sinclair, though... Winnipeg is home. The columnist and Indigenous studies professor joins Piya Chattopadhyay to talk about his new essay collection Wînipêk, which mar…

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The Global Exchange: Rights, R2P, and Canada's Place in the World with Michael Ignatieff 46:48

27d ago46:48

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For this episode of the Global Exchange podcast, Colin Robertson talks with Michael Ignatieff about the successes and failures about the Responsibility to Protect, and Canada's role in the world in light of this. //Participants' bios- Michael Ignatieff is Rector Emeritus and Professor of History at Central European University. A scholar and author …

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Pressure on Israel, Justin Trudeau's trajectory, Niigaan Sinclair's Winnipeg, Posture history 1:31:42

26d ago1:31:42

1:31:42

Guest host David Common speaks with political analyst Dahlia Scheindlin about how recent international court developments are playing out in Israeli society amid the war with Hamas, political journalist Stephen Maher charts the turbulent trajectory of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, columnist and Indigenous studies professor Niigaan Sinclair explore…

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Defence Deconstructed: Emerging Technologies & Their Integration 27:49

27d ago27:49

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On this episode of Defence Deconstructed, David Perry speaks to Alex Salt about the Canada's integration of emerging technology since the publication of Strong, Secured, Engaged, and the parallel work done by our Five Eyes allies. David Perry is also joined by Kate E. Todd to discuss the latest in defence news. Guests biosAlex Salt is Triple Helix'…

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Energy Security Cubed: Energy Data and Canada's Economy with Lisa Baiton 38:32

29d ago38:32

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On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Kelly Ogle and Joe Calnan interview Lisa Baiton about CAPP's new Data Centre as well as how the oil and gas industry contributes to the Canadian economy.You can find the Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers' Data Centre here: https://www.capp.ca/en/capp-data-centre///For the intro session…

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How Canadian journalist Ali Velshi's values propelled him to the top tier of American journalism 29:17

30d ago29:17

29:17

In his new book, Small Acts of Courage, MSNBC's chief correspondent Ali Velshi argues that working for social justice and in public service is the most important part of his and his family's history because, as he writes, "democracy isn't democracy unless it's universal." Velshi, whose family came to Canada from India via South Africa and Kenya, jo…

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The Global Exchange: A UN Trusteeship for Palestine 46:54

1M ago46:54

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For this episode of the Global Exchange podcast, Colin Robertson talks with Lloyd Axworthy, Michael Manulak, and Allan Rock about the concept of a UN Trusteeship for Palestine, and what Canada's role could be in finding a political resolution to the conflict. // You can find their recent article for Foreign Affairs here: https://www.foreignaffairs.…

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Fort McMurray fires, Ali Velshi, Jeff Rubin, Rethinking 'pests' 1:34:09

1M ago1:34:09

1:34:09

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with Fort McMurray, Alta. residents new and old about their experiences with with wildfires, Canadian MSNBC correspondent Ali Velshi shares how his family's journey shaped his path in journalism, economist Jeff Rubin makes the case that inflation and sanctions are reshaping the global economic order, and science journ…

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Defence Deconstructed: Reinvigorating Canadian Industry Relationship with Defence 51:07

1M ago51:07

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On this episode Defence Deconstructed, Jana Lee Murray speaks to Scott Millar, Mike Mueller, Dr. Craig Stone, and Jeff Tasseron on how to improve the relationship between the Department of National Defence and the defence industry.This conversation is part of our 2023 Procurement Conference, which took place on November 29, 2023 in Ottawa. This con…

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Energy Security Cubed: Challenges to Canadian Resource Competitiveness with Heather Exner-Pirot 39:31

1M ago39:31

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On this episode of the Energy Security Cubed Podcast, Joe Calnan interviews Heather Exner-Pirot about Canadian competitiveness in resources, and the factors underlying our challenges.You can find Heather's article for the MacDonald Laurier Institute here: https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/canadian-competitiveness-resource-development-post-mortem-heather-…

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Sunday Documentary: Detroit Takes the Wheel 24:19

1M ago24:19

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In this American election year, Michigan is once again a must-win state. And whether it swings to Joe Biden or Donald Trump may again come down to the wants of its blue collar workers in industries like auto and steel. They're traditionally Democrats, but since Trump came on the scene, many have chosen to vote Republican. The Sunday Magazine produc…

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The Global Exchange: International Development in the Federal Budget 54:21

1M ago54:21

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For this episode of the Global Exchange podcast, Colin Robertson talks with Kate Higgins, Robert Greenhill and Guy Thibault about what the recent Federal budget means for international development.Participants' bios- Kate Higgins is CEO of Cooperation Canada- Robert Greenhill is Executive Chairman, Global Canada Initiative, and Professor of Practic…

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