Best Kent Edwards Podcasts (2024)

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Runner Caster Semenya says she's not done fighting for the right to compete 26:01

33m ago26:01

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She has two Olympic golds and four podium finishes at the World Championships. But Caster Semenya can no longer compete in elite competition, all because of what's long defined the middle distance runner more than her athletic achievement: her gender. Semenya has higher testosterone levels than average women, which has made her a lightning rod in c…

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A Miraculous Reconciliation — Anthony R. Kent 5:05

2h ago5:05

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How did Esau, known for his self-indulgence and lack of restraint, transform into the epitome of forgiveness and grace? What role did a divine intervention play in his unexpected act of reconciliation with Jacob?By Anthony R. Kent

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Criminal Defense Investigations & Investigative techniques with Christina Duran 43:58

1h ago43:58

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Episode 224: We are back with a new show this week. Today we welcome California PI and International investigator, Christina Duran. Christina has made a career doing Criminal defense Investigations and she has also worked internationally doing Human Trafficking investigations. Today she is on the program to discuss some changes in the law in Califo…

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Middle East tensions, Russian media, Maureen Beck, Caster Semenya 1:26:56

14h ago1:26:56

1:26:56

Guest host David Common speaks with the Institute for Peace and Diplomacy's Bijan Ahmadi and Canada's former ambassador to Israel Jon Allen about the latest developments in the Middle East, journalist Julia Davis surveys the state of media in Russia, paraclimbing world champion Maureen Beck shares her view from the top, and Olympic champion runner …

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How conspiracy theories affect the families of believers 23:53

23m ago23:53

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Over the past several years, followers of QAnon – a conspiracy theory suggesting Donald Trump is the leader of a secret war against the "deep state" – have gained political influence in the United States and beyond. Several of them were part of the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Now, investigative reporter Jesselyn Cook is looking into…

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Jasper wildfire, Anne Applebaum, Olympics politics, QAnon's human toll 1:30:54

13h ago1:30:54

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Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with environmental writer Ed Struzik about what lessons the Jasper, Alta. wildfire may hold for our future, Pulitzer Prize-winning writer Anne Applebaum discusses how autocrats are uniting to undermine liberal democracy, Olympics expert Jules Boykoff surveys the politics on display at the Paris Summer Games, and inves…

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How climate change is changing sports 26:56

3h ago26:56

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The Paris Olympics are forecast to be the hottest on record. As temperatures climb, so too do concerns about the impacts of climate change on sports – but the challenges go beyond heat. Wildfires and flooding are also forcing adaptations to how some sports are played. Meanwhile, the sports world must also navigate how to reduce its own emissions, l…

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Vice-presidents, Anchovy history, Sports and climate change, Edward Burtynsky 1:39:51

13h ago1:39:51

1:39:51

Guest host Megan Williams speaks with Elaina Plott Calabro, Simon van Zuylen-Wood, and Joel Goldenstein about how the vice-presidential picks are shaping the U.S. election, archaeologist Christopher Beckman explores the anchovy's slippery history in Western cultures, sports ecologist Madeleine Orr reveals how climate change is changing sports, and …

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What do we do about Alice Munro? 24:29

4d ago24:29

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The revelation that Alice Munro knew that her husband had sexually abused her nine-year-old daughter – and concealed it, even after he was convicted years later for his crimes – has rocked the literary world. Canadian authors Heather O'Neill, Sarah Weinman, and Stephen Marche join Megan Williams to discuss what this means for readers of Munro's fic…

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Emerging Investigative Trends And Genetic Genealogy With John Rowan 46:01

23d ago46:01

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Episode 223: We are back with a new show this week. Today we welcome Conflict International’s John Rowan. John recently retired from New York’s Suffolk County Police Department as Chief of Detectives. John has a passion for a new type of investigative technique called Genetic Genealogy research. The guys discuss how this technology and others impac…

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Trump attack, Colonizing space, Alice Munro revelations, Kent Monkman 1:29:36

3d ago1:29:36

1:29:36

Guest host Megan Williams speaks with Tolu Olorunnipa, Molly Ball and Keith Boag about the attack at Donald Trump's campaign rally on Saturday, Kelly and Zach Weinersmith lay out the challenges that scientists and policy makers face when it comes to surviving on Mars, authors Heather O'Neill, Sarah Weinman, and Stephen Marche speak on how the liter…

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What Europe's political gambles signal for the region and world 27:23

13d ago27:23

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A new political era is underway in Europe in the face of two snap elections. People in France are casting ballots in a second round of voting that could chart a new course for the country’s future, while across the channel, a landslide victory for the United Kingdom's Labour Party ended 14 years of Conservative rule. While the places, players and p…

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Europe's elections, Washington spin doctor, the Liberal Party's future, Dr. Jen Gunter 1:33:52

10d ago1:33:52

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Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with Paul Waldie, Sophie Pedder, and Amelia Hadfield about what Europe's elections signal for the world, Phil Elwood talks about his career as a PR operative for dictators, tycoons and politicians, strategists Ashley Csanady and Andrew Perez discuss the current state of the federal Liberal Party, and Dr. Jen Gunter de…

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Legacy of Lytton wildfire looms large, three years on 21:42

27d ago21:42

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On June 30, 2021, a fast-moving wildfire burned most of Lytton, British Columbia to the ground. Two people were killed and 90 per cent of the village went up in flames. Three years later, most of Lytton is still empty and construction hasn’t begun on most of the structures that were destroyed. Playwright and actor Kevin Loring and Toronto Star crim…

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Dangerous Escapades with Private Eye, Secret Spy, Ian Withers 44:03

12d ago44:03

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Episode 222: Welcome to this week's show. We are back with a new show as we celebrate the 4th of July this week. Please take some time and remember what makes this country great. Dont forget the sunblock and try not eat too much. Today we welcome a legendary private investigator. Since 1960, yes folks, I said 1960, this investigator has been solvin…

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U.S. election, Lytton wildfire legacy, Traditional parenting tips, Rex Chapman 1:35:19

17d ago1:35:19

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Guest host David Common speaks with Washington Post White House bureau chief Toluse "Tolu" Olorunnipa, Wall Street Journal senior political correspondent Molly Ball and former CBC Washington correspondent Keith Boag about the stakes at play following the first U.S. presidential debate, playwright Kevin Loring and journalist Peter Edwards reflect on…

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46: Newton Talks #36 Tom Lee Rutter and The Pocket Film of Superstitions 53:24

28d ago53:24

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In this episode the acclaimed West Midlands based filmmaker Tom Lee Rutter joins me to talk about his new feature The Pocket Film of Superstitions.By Newton Talks

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Dr. Anthony Fauci's journey from public health leader to political lightning rod 29:18

21d ago29:18

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Dr. Anthony Fauci became the public face of the United States government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic – a role he describes as "communicator in chief." Many hail him as a hero for his leadership during that time. But some others have cast him as a villain, leading to public and political attacks. Since stepping down from his decades-long rol…

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

24d 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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Let’s get it off our chests: Our relationship with breasts is complicated 21:23

28d 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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Immigration attitudes, Global supply chain, Ukraine's draft measures, Breast politics 1:31:06

1M ago1:31:06

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

1M 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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Mentoring as a Way of Life for the Local Church: Everyone Can Be a Mentor — Tom Grove and S. Joseph Kidder 6:43

1M ago6:43

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How everyone can be a mentor, tips on mentoring, how to create a culture of mentorship, and six ways a mentor can benefit the life of a mentee.By Tom Grove and S. Joseph Kidder

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Remembering Jim Zimmer and National Legislative Updates 46:53

1M ago46:53

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Episode 221: Welcome to this week's show. Today we remember Jim Zimmer from Benchmark Investigations in California. Jim tragically suffered an injury in early May that left him incapacitated. On June 2nd , Jim lost his battle trying to recover. Today Eddie Ajaeb is back to remember Jim and discuss some of the legislative issues that NCISS has been …

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

2M ago1:37:45

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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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That's Puzzling! for June 2024 27:41

2M ago27:41

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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 Ministry of Deacons and Deaconesses - Part 1 — Ellen G. White 10:25

2M ago10:25

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This is an invaluable perspective on the ministry of deacons and deaconesses for the service of the church, taken from The Acts of the Apostles by Ellen G. White.By Ellen G. White

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

2M 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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How Winnipeg helps tell the story of Canada 30:52

2M 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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Living with the Past — Rex D. Edwards 6:09

2M ago6:09

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How can we deal with feelings of hopelessness due to events of the past? Three things to remember that will help us navigate difficult past experiences and memories.By Rex D. Edwards

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A.I. Will Not Take Your Job! With Lucas Delgado 54:47

2M ago54:47

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Episode 220: Welcome to this week's show. Today we are joined by Lucas Delgado from LancasInvestigations in Florida. The guys discuss A.I. and the state of the industry. There has been lots of chatter about how A.I. could take away investigative positions and effect your ability to earn a living. It has been aHot topic all over the internet. This i…

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

2M 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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How Canadian journalist Ali Velshi's values propelled him to the top tier of American journalism 29:17

3M ago29:17

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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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What Are the Tongues in 1 Corinthians? - Part 2 — Ekkehardt Mueller 8:02

2M ago8:02

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What was the nature of the tongues Paul mentioned in his first letter to the Corinthians? How can we know that the tongues in 1 Corinthians refer to real languages?By Ekkehardt Mueller

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

3M 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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Sunday Documentary: Detroit Takes the Wheel 24:19

3M 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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Ministering to and Ministering with People Who Are Introverts - Part 3 — Regina Fleischmann 13:03

2M ago13:03

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In every society, significant numbers of people are introverts. This is the third of a four-part series to facilitate a greater understanding of people who are introverts and how to effectively minister to and with introverts.By Regina Fleischmann

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The Art of Investigation Revisited Episode 3 with Michael Brett Hood, Raj Dhanlall & John A Hoda 1:01:35

3M ago1:01:35

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Episode 219: Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. Today is a special show. Today we finish our 3 part series focusing on the Art of Investigation, Revisited. This is the second volume of an amazing collection of investigators who each write a chapter on the characteristics it takes to be a successful Investigative professional. The bo…

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Israel-Hamas war, Plant intelligence, Canada-India tensions, American working class voters, Mother's Day 1:32:34

3M ago1:32:34

1:32:34

Guest host David Common speaks with The Economist Middle East correspondent Gregg Carlstrom about another dynamic week in the Israel-Hamas war, science and environment journalist Zoë Schlanger shines a light on the latest research around plant intelligence, CBC News senior reporter Evan Dyer shares his latest reporting about the killing of Sikh act…

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That’s Puzzling! For May 2024 23:10

3M ago23:10

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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 The Fifth Estate co-host Steven D'Souza and listener Jo Mather from Sydenham, Ont.…

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Mission: Seven Words to Transform Your Marriage — Jeffrey O. Brown 10:40

2M ago10:40

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Seven critical keywords (and scripture-rich practical pointers) to make for a happy, successful marriage for elders.By Jeffrey O. Brown

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Week in politics, A.J. Jacobs, Jen Psaki, That's Puzzling! 1:38:21

3M ago1:38:21

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Host Piya Chattopadhyay breaks down the week in politics with columnists Susan Delacourt and Matt Gurney, writer A.J. Jacobs shares what he learned living by an originalist reading of the U.S. Constitution for a year, ex-White House press secretary Jen Psaki reflects on media and politics, and we play another round of our monthly brain game That's …

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How big is too big? Amazon's omnipresence earns success – and scrutiny 21:27

3M ago21:27

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If you bought anything online recently, there's a good chance you shopped on Amazon. The tech giant's success has made it synonymous with e-commerce. But it's also long faced scrutiny over its business practices. Now, Amazon is facing a lawsuit from the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, accusing it of illegally protecting a monopoly over online retail…

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The Story of Timothy: Homeless Orphan to Scholar — Timothy Patrick Roane 9:50

3M ago9:50

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In this two-part true story, an orphan boy begging in an Indian train station is rescued by an Adventist pastor, who offers him a new name and a new life in Jesus.By Timothy Patrick Roane

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OSINT Investigations with Ritu Gill 45:17

3M ago45:17

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Episode 218: On Today’s show, Matt welcomes back Ritu Gill. You may remember her from our OSMOSIS series last year. Ritu is an OSINT expert and is a big content producer. She runs Osint Techniques and is the co-creator of forensicosint.com. Please welcome Ritu Gill and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: MatthewS@Satel…

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Campus protests, AI in elections, Amazon's rise, Black history education 1:28:55

3M ago1:28:55

1:28:55

Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with The New York Times national education reporter Alan Blinder about the Israel-Hamas war protests roiling school campuses, Craig Desson from CBC's Audio Doc Unit unpacks the powers and perils of AI in elections, Wall Street Journal reporter Dana Mattioli traces Amazon's rise to dominance, and Dalhousie University h…

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Tired of truces, Roméo Dallaire appeals for 'lasting peace' 26:01

4M ago26:01

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This month marks 30 years since the genocide in Rwanda led to the deaths of more than 800,000 Tutsis and moderate Hutus in one of the worst massacres of the 20th century. But even though Rwanda has largely recovered, retired Canadian Lieutenant-General Roméo Dallaire says the world hasn't learned the lessons from that time to prevent future wars an…

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Editorial - What are your passions? — Anthony R. Kent 4:18

3M ago4:18

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What gets you excited about life? Does Jesus feature on your list of passions? Anthony shares why Jesus Christ and His second advent is his passion.By Anthony R. Kent

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The Art of Investigation Revisited Episode 2 with Edward Ajaeb, Keith Elliott, & Ryan Sakacs 57:53

3M ago57:53

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Episode 217: Welcome to this week’s episode of PI-Perspectives. Today is a special show. We start part 2 of a 3 part series focusing on the Art of Investigation, Revisited. This is the second volume of an amazing collection of investigators who each write a chapter on the characteristics it takes to be a successful Investigative professional. The b…

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David Sanger, Aging parents, Roméo Dallaire, India's election 1:34:34

4M ago1:34:34

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Host Piya Chattopadhyay speaks with veteran New York Times White House and national security correspondent David Sanger about the era of "new cold wars" shaping our world today, CanAge CEO Laura Tamblyn Watts walks through ways families can talk to aging parents about plans for the future, retired Canadian Lieutenant-General Roméo Dallaire reflects…

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