Best Mısri Podcasts (2024)

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Sarain Fox: Sitting With Your Grandmother 10:27

3h ago10:27

10:27

In the Anishinaabe tradition, the experiences of menopause and menstruation are regarded as sacred and in relationship to the land. These stages of life meaningfully connect women and girls to their ancestors, to their communities, and to each other. Sarain Fox is an Anishinaabe Artist, Activist, and Filmmaker. This special episode of The Conversat…

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Janet Ko: Closing the Menopause Knowledge Gap 10:58

7d ago10:58

10:58

The impact of untreated menopause symptoms is far-reaching, affecting everything from an individual’s mental and physical health to the output and efficiency of the economy. How do we equip women with the necessary information and resources to thrive in this new phase of their lives? Janet Ko is the President and Co-founder of the Menopause Foundat…

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Dianne Whelan: 7 Lessons From Travelling the Trans Canada Trail 11:44

6M ago11:44

11:44

487 trails, part of the Trans Canada Trail, can tell an important story about Canada, its history and its people. Dianne Whelan is a filmmaker, photographer, author, and public speaker. She spoke at The Walrus Talks Nature on March 19, 2024. This episode of The Conversation Piece features content from Manulife presents The Walrus Talks Nature, supp…

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Carolynne Crawley: My Relations 10:25

6M ago10:25

10:25

Indigenous people’s relationship to land forms an “ontological belonging.” Their spiritual beliefs connect them to the land and to all things of nature. Carolynne Crawley is the founder of Msit No’kmaq, co-founder of Turtle Protectors, and a Forest Therapy Guide. She spoke at The Walrus Talks Nature on March 19, 2024. This episode of The Conversati…

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Ambika Tenneti: Newcomers Access to Nature is Vital 10:58

6M ago10:58

10:58

Racialized immigrants face barriers that restrict their access to nature. Access to public spaces for new immigrants encourages participation in society and the potential to build Canadian pride. Ambika Tenneti is an Environmentalist and PhD Candidate in Daniels Forestry at the University of Toronto. She spoke at The Walrus Talks Nature on March 19…

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Iraz Soyalp: Why We Need Equitable Access to Nature 9:02

6M ago9:02

9:02

Environmental health should also consider inequality in the areas of housing, economics, food, education. Iraz Soyalp, PhD, is the Director of Social Impact, Private Markets, for Manulife Investment Management. She spoke at The Walrus Talks Nature on March 19, 2024. This episode of The Conversation Piece features content from Manulife presents The …

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Dr. Melissa Lem: The Prescription calls for Nature 9:49

7M ago9:49

9:49

Some doctors consider nature time to be “the fourth pillar of health.” It can have a positive effect on mood, physical ability, and even mental wellness. Dr. Melissa Lem is the director of PaRx (Parks Prescriptions), an initiative of the BC Parks Foundation, and a family physician. She spoke at The Walrus Talks Nature on March 19, 2024. This episod…

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Sean Kheraj: Canadians’ Troubled History with Oil Pipelines 9:15

7M ago9:15

9:15

How we interact with nature changes over time. Canada has a long and rocky history with pipelines. The opposition has taken different forms. Understanding the nuances can tell us a lot about environmental concerns over long periods of time. Sean Kheraj is Associate Professor in the Department of History, Vice-Provost, Academic, at Toronto Metropoli…

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Marlaine Koehler: Civic Engagement Builds Our Access to Nature 9:46

7M ago9:46

9:46

There is a diversity in trails and their uses. They are a meeting place for communities. They promote an appreciation for the environment. They promote physical and mental health while also serving as a catalyst for ecological health, community renewal, and economic vitality. Marlaine Koehler is the Executive Director of the Waterfront Regeneration…

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Nick Saul: The Magic of Sharing Food in Your Community 9:55

7M ago9:55

9:55

Four million people living in Canada are food insecure. Nick Saul—food and social justice activist and president and CEO of Community Food Centres Canada—explores the importance of pushing for systemic change through political engagement and grassroots initiatives on the journey to improving food security. Nick Saul spoke at The Walrus Talks Living…

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Jessica Ching: Trust Patients, Trust Women 9:21

8M ago9:21

9:21

A commitment to innovation is important in every field, but perhaps none more so than health care. Jessica Ching—co-founder and CEO of Eve Medical—highlights the importance of advocating for patient involvement and cultural shifts in the advancement of health care technologies. Jessica Ching spoke at The Walrus Talks Health in Ottawa, Ontario, on N…

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Paulette Senior: Gender-Based Violence Is Not an Exceptional Experience 10:38

10M ago10:38

10:38

There is a gap between our anti-violence values and our competence and confidence to play an anti-violence role in real life, but Paulette Senior is determined to close it. Paulette is the CEO and President of the Canadian Women’s Foundation. She explains how confronting biases around gender-based violence is critical for supporting survivors and o…

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Fay Slift and Fluffy Soufflé: Empowering Children to Be Proud of Who They Are 12:31

10M ago12:31

12:31

Many 2SLGBTQI+ people face abuse and harassment, often at a young age, but JP Kane and Kaleb Robertson imagine a safer, less prejudiced world for all. JP Kane (Fay Slift) and Kaleb Robertson (Fluffy Soufflé) are storytellers and the stars of The Fabulous Show with Fay and Fluffy. They explore the violence faced by the 2SLGBTQI+ community and highli…

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Angela Sterritt: Believe Indigenous Peoples' Stories 11:38

10M ago11:38

11:38

Despite making up only 4% of the female population in Canada, Indigenous women are murdered or missing at much higher rates than any other population. Angela Sterritt is the national bestselling Author of Unbroken. She examines how stereotypes dehumanize Indigenous people and how changing the narrative empowers change. Angela spoke at The Walrus Ta…

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Shree Paradkar: You Cannot Silence Journalists with Abuse 12:06

10M ago12:06

12:06

There has been a marked increase in the abuse and harassment of journalists, especially journalists who are women of colour. Shree Paradkar is a Columnist and Internal Ombud at the Toronto Star. She examines the myriad impacts of this abuse, not only on journalists, but on the media landscape and society at large. Shree spoke at The Walrus Talks Ge…

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Anuradha Dugal: The Gender Gap in Emergency Planning 9:56

11M ago9:56

9:56

There is a gap in our emergency planning when it comes to intimate partner violence. Anuradha Dugal wants to change that. Anuradha is the Vice President of Community Initiatives at the Canadian Women’s Foundation. She examines the consequences of not shockproofing our emergency planning against intimate partner violence. Anuradha spoke at The Walru…

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Jake Stika: The Papercuts of Patriarchy 8:10

11M ago8:10

8:10

Patriarchal structures are bad for women and gender-diverse people, but are they also damaging to men? Jake Stika is the Executive Director and Co-founder of Next Gen Men. He examines the negative consequences of a patriarchal society on men and explores how men who feel less pain will do less harm. Jake spoke at The Walrus Talks Gender-Based Viole…

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Pamela Cross: The Unintended Consequences of Criminalizing Intimate Partner Violence 10:15

11M ago10:15

10:15

Canadian criminal law is changing in response to intimate partner violence, but is it changing for the better? Pamela Cross is the Advocacy Director at Luke’s Place. She examines the consequences of criminalizing intimate partner violence and emphasizes the importance of policy that prioritizes victims rather than their abusers. Pamela spoke at The…

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Navneet Alang: AI in Debate 9:48

12M ago9:48

9:48

What is intelligence? Does it require ethical research, group think, or just a well-programmed code? Today, intelligence has an added layer of data and computing power, and AI, a still-emerging technology, poses both opportunities and risks. Toronto Star tech journalist, Navneet Alang, talks about AI’s narrative of progress, its limits, and the nee…

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Kamal Al-Solaylee: In Defence of Ghettos 10:15

1y ago10:15

10:15

Gentrification has reframed the way we think about ghettos. They’re no longer just in inner cities. As real estate booms, entire communities are being pushed out of city cores and into the margins, says Kamal Al-Solaylee, director and professor at the University of British Columbia’s School of Journalism, Writing, and Media. Kamal Al-Solaylee spoke…

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Chief Sharleen Gale: First Nations Are on the Front Line of Energy Projects—and Their Impacts 8:52

1y ago8:52

8:52

Oil and gas extraction in Canada has been disruptive for Indigenous communities historically. Sharleen Gale, Chief of the Fort Nelson First Nation and Chair of the First Nations Major Projects Coalition, highlights the cultural importance and economic impact of Indigenous-led energy initiatives. Chief Sharleen Gale spoke at The Walrus Talks Economi…

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Max Brault: Improving Employment for People with Disabilities 9:33

1y ago9:33

9:33

Max Brault, Vice President of People & Change at BDO Canada, describes the five Olympic rings when living with disabilities: housing, transportation, services, community, and employment. Max Brault spoke at The Walrus Talks Advancing Work in Toronto, Ontario, on November, 2022. To register for upcoming events happening online or in a city near you,…

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Sharon Nyangweso: Equity and Justice as a Technical Skill 8:01

1y ago8:01

8:01

Systemic problems require systemic solutions. Sharon Nyangweso, QuakeLab Inc. founder and CEO, explains why the capacity to build, design, and implement with equity and justice is one of the most critical skills required in the job market today. Sharon Nyangweso spoke at The Walrus Talks It's Happening Now in Ottawa, Ontario, on May 11, 2023. To re…

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Cheyenne Sundance: The Next Generation of Farmers Are in Our Cities 8:39

1+ y ago8:39

8:39

Cheyenne Sundance, a farmer and the founder of Sundance Harvest, shares her journey of self-taught urban farming and its potential to connect city youth with careers in rural agriculture. She also takes a look at the ongoing challenges Canadian farmers are facing. Cheyenne Sundance spoke at The Walrus Talks A New City in Toronto, Ontario, on April …

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Tabatha Bull: We Will Not Achieve Reconciliation without Vibrant Indigenous Economies 9:46

1+ y ago9:46

9:46

Tabitha Bull, President and CEO of the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Businesses, emphasizes the indispensable role vibrant Indigenous economies play in the quest for true reconciliation. Tabitha Bull spoke at The Walrus Talks Economic Reconciliation in Ottawa, Ontario, on March 28, 2023. To register for upcoming events happening online or in a ci…

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Cadar Mohamud: Podcasting to Share Authentic Narratives 7:55

1+ y ago7:55

7:55

The eldest daughter in an immigrant household, Cadar Mohamud, the founder and CEO of The Digital Sisterhood, shares how she discovered her sense of belonging when she was struggling with her Blackness, Muslim identity, and womanhood. Cadar Mohamud spoke at The Walrus Talks at Home: Digital Citizenship, on October 26, 2022. To register for upcoming …

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Lynne Groulx: It’s a Life and Death Matter 8:50

1+ y ago8:50

8:50

Lynne Groulx, CEO of the Native Women’s Association of Canada, emphasizes the pressing requirement for economic reconciliation in order to effectively tackle violence against Indigenous women. She highlights the NWAC’s meaningful initiatives and calls for transformative change. Lynne Groulx spoke at The Walrus Talks at Home: Inequality, on January …

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Dr. Syrus Marcus Ware: Toward a Future That Is Bigger than We Dreamed 9:59

1+ y ago9:59

9:59

What does a future look like where trans people live long enough to become elders, where Black liberation is assured, where there is landback and Indigenous resurgence, and where people with disabilities have everything they need in order to thrive in society? Dr. Syrus Marcus Ware shares what it means to work toward a future that is bigger than we…

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Agapi Gessesse: Building Employment Opportunities for Black Youth 9:24

1+ y ago9:24

9:24

For young Black professionals, the employment line remains a long and bumpy road—to get only half as far. Agapi Gessesse, Executive Director of the Centre for Young Black Professionals, breaks down how she is ensuring success for young Black Canadians—today and beyond. Agapi Gessesse spoke at The Walrus Talks Advancing Work in Toronto, Ontario, on …

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International Women's Day | Heather O’Neill: Girls Contain Multitudes 9:27

1+ y ago9:27

9:27

When women—especially teenage girls—are depicted under the male gaze in art and media, their agency is minimized, and their creativity and passion nearly always go unnoticed. For International Women’s Day, we’re featuring a 2017 talk by Heather O’Neil, which she gave at The Walrus Talks Belonging. Heather O’Neill spoke at The Walrus Talks Belonging…

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The Late Stephen Trumper: Troubleshooting Disability 10:19

1+ y ago10:19

10:19

Stephen Trumper passed away on January 4, 2023, and left behind a legacy of disability advocacy that will never be forgotten. He had been an instructor at Toronto Metropolitan University’s School of Journalism since 1995. Trumper was also an editor at Toronto Life, Harrowsmith, and Financial Post Magazine, a vice-president of the Canadian Society o…

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André Picard: Were Pandemic Elder Deaths Preventable? 9:15

2y ago9:15

9:15

It’s been three years since we launched The Conversation Piece. 90 episodes measured over pandemic years, launched because for a while there, we couldn’t convene the way we love to - at The Walrus Talks. Through three seasons, we’ve done our best to showcase some of the most compelling talkers who have wheeled, walked, and web-cammed onto a stage f…

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Toufah Jallow: How to Humanize and Accept Survivor Stories 11:30

2y ago11:30

11:30

Trigger Warning: this episode contains subject matter which includes sexual assault and domestic violence. The stories told by sexual assault survivors are best told through their voice when they are ready, but that can mean secondary pain in the form of judgement, disbelief, and shame. It’s why so many survivors don’t speak their truths. Because w…

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Andrea Gunraj: The 5 C's and the Care Economy 7:58

2+ y ago7:58

7:58

Women, Two Spirit, trans and non binary people across the spectrum have been at the forefront of what it means to be a caregiver. Whether society defines it as nurture or instinct, one thing’s for certain, over half of the women in our economy work in the 5 C’s: caring, catering, clerical work, cashiering and cleaning. Andrea Gunraj is the Vice Pre…

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Ashlee Cunsolo: Ecological Grief and the Climate Crisis 6:29

2+ y ago6:29

6:29

Information about global warming is everywhere. And although the delivery of this message brings up awareness, the overload of information can lead to ecological grief and anxiety. According to Geographer Ashlee Cunsolo, says that despite the discomfort these emotions may bring, acknowledging these feelings can better help us understand the severit…

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Chief Cadmus Delorme: The Future of Truth and Reconciliation 8:44

2+ y ago8:44

8:44

Generation Y inherited the truth of the 60s scoop, residential schools, and treaties, they did not create it, but Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians have the responsibility of facing that truth. Many generations of Indigenous Canadians have been living in a sort of horizontal survival mode - because their vertical lineage leads straight back t…

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Camille Dundas: Going Farther than Hiring a BIPOC 9:54

2+ y ago9:54

9:54

Activism is changing the strategies of how many media organizations tell their stories: from the Black Lives Matter movement to Asian Heritage Month to #MeToo. But it hasn’t been a perfect trajectory - reporting on the changing social and political landscape takes skill, and sometimes learning from mistakes in real-time. Camille Dundas is the Edito…

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Naila Moloo: Including Youth in the Climate Change Conversation 5:40

2+ y ago5:40

5:40

The climate crisis is a global issue and requires a coordinated effort from everyone. But the people who will be most impacted by this crisis are often excluded from conversations on climate change: our youth. Naila Moloo believes that youth need to be involved in climate change discussions and in developing solutions. Moloo is an Innovator at The …

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Candice Shaw: Colonialism Creates Poverty By Design 6:19

2+ y ago6:19

6:19

Indigenous peoples face some of the highest levels of poverty in Canada. According to many people, including Candice Shaw, these inequalities are the intended result of colonial systems. Shaw believes that in order to address inequality at its core, we need to decolonize systems of power while continuing to engage Indigenous communities in discussi…

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Fae Johnstone: Mental Health Is about More than Self-care 6:56

2+ y ago6:56

6:56

Our society has taken steps to improve awareness and understanding on the stigmas of mental health. But conversations about mental health are often limited to certain conditions and are divorced from conversations about underlying factors like inequity and discrimination. Fae Johnstone believes that in order to effectively combat the stigmas of men…

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Jake Stika: Redefining What It Means to Be a Man 8:30

2+ y ago8:30

8:30

“Man up,” “be a man,” and “don’t be a girl” are phrases that boys often hear while growing up. They send the message that men should always project toughness, stoicism, and independence. Jake Stika believes that we need to teach boys to express vulnerability, ask for help, and show compassion and that doing so will benefit everyone in our society. …

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Kate Harris: Satisfying Our Inner Explorer 9:45

2+ y ago9:45

9:45

Humans have an innate desire to explore. It’s what drove our early ancestors to migrate out of Africa and why modern humans dream of one day landing on Mars. But according to Kate Harris, we don’t need to travel to another planet to satisfy our collective need for exploration. We just need to find a deeper sense of belonging to the one we live on. …

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David MacDonald: CEO Bonuses are Boundless 7:12

2+ y ago7:12

7:12

The Canadian economy has suffered since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. But not all Canadians have been impacted equally. While many low income workers have lost their jobs or worked fewer hours, Canada’s richest CEOs have made even more money. According to David Macdonald, the source of the inequality is that CEO pay is based on power rather t…

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Menaka Thakkar: Dance is a Universal Language 8:07

2+ y ago8:07

8:07

The late Menaka Thakkar was an accomplished dancer and instructor, but in her 2017 talk, she was full of words about the impact of dancing. And it goes so much further than her artistry - into the power of culture and the beauty of seeing yourself in the art on stage. Thakkar spoke at The Walrus Talks We Desire a Better Country in 2017. Hosted on A…

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Claire Trottier: Tax Me, I Am The 1% 5:50

2+ y ago5:50

5:50

Even in the midst of a pandemic, healthcare needs to be covered, roads need to be fixed, which means taxes need to be paid, and ‘tis the season. According to Claire Trottier, there are 59 billionaires currently in Canada and over the course of their pandemic, their wealth increased by 87 billion. And she’s one of them. Trottier is a philanthropist …

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Karina LeBlanc: Becoming your Best Self off the Field 10:43

2+ y ago10:43

10:43

This will be our second Olympic Games held during the pandemic, and it promises to be a very interesting, and isolating experience for our athletes. As focused as Olympic athletes are this may be an opportunity to widen their gazes - like former Olympian Karina LeBlanc has. LeBlanc is an Olympian, and former professional soccer goalkeeper and curre…

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Joel Bothello: Who Is Most Susceptible to Imposter Syndrome? 8:36

3y ago8:36

8:36

It is surprising the kind of people who confess to suffering from imposter syndrome. Facebook’s Sheryl Sandberg, singer David Bowie, pro-athlete Serena Williams, and actress Tina Fey have all at one time or another, expressed this kind of doubt about themselves in public. But what if feeling like you’re faking it (and worrying that someone is going…

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Myrna Lashley: Supporting Youth Mental Health with Equity and Compassion 7:15

3y ago7:15

7:15

As Canadian children and their parents are once again confronted with the uncertainty of lockdowns and school closures, the mental health of our youngest community members is of concern. How will this affect them in the short-term? In the long-term? And will this contribute to a new intergenerational trauma? These questions become even more fraught…

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Natalie Bull: A Hope and a Prayer for Places of Faith 9:24

3y ago9:24

9:24

According to Statistics Canada, being a person of faith, or at least admitting to being a person of faith is becoming less popular. That might just be about the ebb and flow of our culture, and history may cycle again to make religion popular again, but in the meantime, the places that were built at the height of “worship culture” sit in disrepair …

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Kerri Martin: Gratitude for Nature and Access to its Beauty 7:52

3y ago7:52

7:52

Immersing yourself in your subject is not a new concept. Actors do it. Engineers do it. Writers do it. But why is it important? According to wildlife photographer Kerri Martin, sometimes in pursuit of accurate representation, you can discover a deeper meaning in why you do what you do. And doing it in a conscious way has all kinds of benefits. Host…

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