Best Parasports Podcasts (2025)

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Be Honest 1:06:21

2h ago1:06:21

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Coming up on today’s program we are joined by Boccia athlete Lance Cryderman. Lance recently won the 2025 National Boccia Championships Held in Ottawa, ON. We also talk about the interview we had with Katie Mitchell last week and about opening weekend of the NFL playoffs.

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Pete Winslow: Putting the Power in Power Soccer 17:44

1d ago17:44

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Pete Winslow is an amputee, and he's a world-class soccer player. But he doesn't play amputee soccer.By Amplitude Magazine

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Postmortem 1:16:10

7d ago1:16:10

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Coming up on today’s show, we are excited to be joined by Katie Mitchell. Katie is a registered physiotherapist, certified athletic therapist and lead therapist for the Canadian Women’s Para Ice Hockey program. Plus, we are going to talk about changes to the media landscape and put a wrap on the 2025 World Junior Hockey Championship!…

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Tim Peake on his journey to becoming an astronaut and science in space 1:00:04

14d ago1:00:04

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What's it like living underwater for two weeks? What's the trickiest part of training to be an astronaut? What are the most memorable sights you see from space?Several extreme questions, all of which can be answered by one man: Major Tim Peake. After a childhood packed with outdoor adventures, via the Cub Scouts and school Cadet Force, Tim joined t…

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Wonderful Time of the Year 1:13:54

14d ago1:13:54

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Coming up on this edition of The Neutral Zone, Brock spoke with Co-Chef de Mission Karolina Wisniewska about her experience at the Paralympic Games. The panel will also bring you up to speed on the latest at the World Junior Hockey Championships, and, when athletes win awards, does that mean more or less to them than medals? We discuss!…

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Bright Future 1:02:49

30d ago1:02:49

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Coming up on today’s show, we speak with journalism student Kristian Cuaresma, from Toronto Metropolitan University, who happens to have an interest in para sports. Plus, there could be major changes in the sports landscape the panel will discuss!

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Where Are We Now 1:02:54

1M ago1:02:54

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Coming up on today’s show we are joined by friend of the show, and host of the Whiskey and Cream podcast, Ari Shapiro. We’ll talk to Ari about all things baseball! Recently it was International Day of Persons with Disabilities. The panel will talk about where we are today on the landscape of para sports.…

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Dedication 1:02:22

1M ago1:02:22

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Coming up on today’s show, we speak with Boccia athlete Joshua Gauthier, who is coming off of an individual gold-medal performance at the national championships, recently held in Ottawa! Plus the panel explores the idea of what it means to be successful as an athlete particularly at a young age.

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BONUS EPISODE! Featuring Stuart Mackay 21:21

2M ago21:21

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Send us a text This episode features Mr Suart Mackay, who is currently campaigning to be the Ontario Liberal Party's candidate in Ottawa Centre. He is passionate about his community, and he spoke with us about his passion for more disability rights in Ontario.By Hollis Peirce

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Challenging Decisions 1:00:24

2M ago1:00:24

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oming up on today’s show, we speak with Canadian women’s goalball player Whitney Bogart who recently decided to retire after four Paralympic games. We will find out her thoughts and process behind making her decision. Plus, we will round up the latest in mainstream sports. Okay

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Champions Day 1:06:10

2M ago1:06:10

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Coming up on today’s show we speak with Josh Vander Vies, a Co-Chef De Mission at the 2024 Paris Paralympic games! Plus we debrief the 2024 Grey cup between Winnipeg and Toronto!

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Next Gen 57:47

2M ago57:47

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Coming up on today’s show, we are going to put our friend and cohost Claire Buchanan in the interview seat were going to talk all things surrounding her trip to Norway with the women’s para ice hockey team and find out what’s going on with on para. Plus I’m going oppose a question about the women’s rivalry series and its importance within the lands…

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Parasports In the Community 30:37

2M ago30:37

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Send us a text The Paralympic Games is an amazing event. However, when they are done these amazing adaptive sports virtually disappear. This episode of Twenty-First Century Disability looks at these parasports from a community, or grassroots level. This episode follows three parasports that are available in Ottawa, Canada. These parasports are powe…

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"The Objective Is Gold": The Women's Amputee Soccer World Cup 16:32

2M ago16:32

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Can the US Women's Amputee Soccer Team win the inaugural World Cup tournament? Coach Paige Palazzolo thinks so.By Amplitude Magazine

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Coach Is Key 1:07:29

2M ago1:07:29

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Coming up on today’s program, we are excited to be joined by Brianna Hennessy, Paralympic silver medallist in canoe/kayak. She will tell us all about her experience in Paris. Plus, we ask the question “how vital are coaches in the para sports world?” The panel discusses that topic!

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Horror Stories 1:02:59

3M ago1:02:59

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Coming up on today’s show, in honour of Halloween coming up, we’re going to discuss travel horror stories as para-athletes and how we grow from those experiences. Plus, we touch on a few things in the mainstream sports world.

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On Board 1:03:01

3M ago1:03:01

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Coming up on today’s show, we are thrilled to be joined by multi-Paralympic athlete and medallist Greg Westlake. Greg will discuss his role with the 2024-2025 men’s para ice hockey program. In the second half of the program, we ask “Why is it necessary and important for organizations to have a board of directors and why should you be a part of it?”…

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Confidence 1:03:23

3M ago1:03:23

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Coming up on today’s show, we speak with Tiffany Gaudette about her involvement in Boccia as she gets ready to take Team Ontario to the national championships in November. Plus, how critical is confidence sports? The panel discusses!

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Worth Every Penny 1:00:52

3M ago1:00:52

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Coming up up on this week’s show, we debrief on the fantastic interview with Devin Heroux from last week’s show. One thought in particular that we are going to focus on is this idea that athletes don’t get much of a break once the Olympics and Paralympics are over. Plus, the panel chats about legendary baseball player Pete Rose should he be in the …

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Banner Worthy Episode? 1:46:03

4M ago1:46:03

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Coming up on today’s show, we are pleased to be joined by friend of the show and award-winning reporter Devin Heroux. We put a wrap on the Paralympic Games and discuss what’s next for Devin. Plus Vince Carter’s number 15 gets raised to the rafters for the Toronto Raptors is it deserving?

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Flex the Fox 59:49

4M ago59:49

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Coming up on today’s episode, we have the privilege of speaking with Ontario Para Network’s Executive Director Doug Hannum and Nina all about the creation of their mascot Felix, and what impact Felix will have on the organization. Plus the panel discusses funding and its importance to help para-sports in Ontario and Canada wide.…

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Anna Korre on capturing carbon dioxide and defying expectations 28:28

4M ago28:28

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As the famous frog once said, it's not easy being green. And when it comes to decarbonising industry, indeed, reducing emissions of all sorts, the task is a complex one. Fossil fuels are used to manufacture some of mankind’s most ubiquitous products, from plastics to cement to steel; and even in areas where we’re trying to improve our footprint, th…

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Pro Life 1:01:43

4M ago1:01:43

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Coming up on today’s show, the 2024 Paris Paralympics made some history and we discussed its impact. The Miami Dolphins quarterback Tua Tagovailoa suffered yet another concussion in a recent game, the panel discusses concussions sports.

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Rosalie David on the science of Egyptian mummies 28:22

4M ago28:22

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Rosalie David is a pioneer in the study of ancient Egypt. In the early 1970s, she launched a unique project to study Egyptian mummified bodies using the techniques of modern medicine. Back then, the vast majority of Egyptologists regarded mummies as unimportant sources of information about life in ancient Egypt. Instead they focussed on interpretin…

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Canadian Love 1:04:39

4M ago1:04:39

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Coming up on today’s show we release our final Canadian Paralympic Summit interview. Today we hear from wheelchair rugby athlete Patrice Dagenais. Plus we wrap up the 2024 Paralympic games.

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Peter Stott on climate change deniers and Italian inspiration 28:29

4M ago28:29

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In the summer of 2003, Europe experienced its most intense heatwave on record - one that saw more than 70,000 people lose their lives. Experiencing the effects whilst on holiday in Tuscany, climate scientist Peter Stott was struck by the idea that just maybe, he could use a modelling system developed by his team at the UK’s Met Office Hadley Centre…

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History of the Paralympic Games 22:13

4M ago22:13

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Send us a text This episode of Twenty-First Century Disability discusses the history of the Paralympic Games. Within the episode you will learn about its early beginnings as the Stoke Mandeville Games in Great Britain, to the Paralympic Games that we know and love today.By Hollis Peirce

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Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: LEXI classification system 33:55

4M ago33:55

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In this special episode, I speak to Giles Long, founder of the LEXI classification system. LEXI (https://lexi.global/) communicates the Parasport classification system in a clear and simple manner. During our chat I discover why and how LEXI was invented, what makes LEXI unique, and the best ways of communicating the Parasport classification system…

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Age Is A Number 1:02:44

4M ago1:02:44

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Coming up on today’s show we release our second to last Canadian Paralympic Committee Summit interview. This time we hear from swimmer Nicholas Bennett. Plus, we give you the latest on the 2024 Paralympic Games.

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Ijeoma Uchegbu on using nanoparticles to transform medicines 28:25

4M ago28:25

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Imagine a nanoparticle, less that a thousandth of the width of a human hair, that is so precise that it can carry a medicine to just where it’s needed in the body, improving the drug’s impact and reducing side effects. Ijeoma Uchegbu, Professor of Pharmaceutical Nanoscience at University College London, has spent her career with this goal in mind. …

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The Hype Train 1:06:11

5M ago1:06:11

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We are pleased to be joined by CBC reporter Devin Heroux, who will give us a preview of the 2024 Paralympic games. There has certainly been a lot made of the cardboard beds in the Olympic and Paralympic Village but has accessibility been taken into account? The panel will explore that topic

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Darren Croft on killer whale matriarchs and the menopause 28:24

5M ago28:24

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Darren Croft studies one of the ocean’s most charismatic and spectacular animals – the killer whale. Orca are probably best known for their predatory behaviour: ganging up to catch hapless seals or attack other whales. But for the last fifteen years, Darren Croft’s focus has been on a gentler aspect of killer whale existence: their family and repro…

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Pressure Mounting 1:01:26

5M ago1:01:26

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Coming up on today’s show, we release another Canadian Paralympic Committee Summit interview. This time we speak with Priscilla Gagné, a para-judo competitor. Plus, we will discuss the pressure that is associated with attending the Paralympic Games, but how does that filter down into smaller competitions?…

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Paris 2024 Paralympic Games: What is disability? 35:54

5M ago35:54

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In this episode, the first of a special series on the 2024 Paris Paralympic Games, I explore what disability is. Professor Tom Shakespeare, a renowned Disability Studies scholar, discusses the meaning of disability for the individual and how disability is perceived within society. This episode is perfect if you want to learn about disability to sup…

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Become a Paralympics expert! 2:57

5M ago2:57

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In this short episode, I announce an exciting new YouTube series for the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Exclusive content will be hosted on the @DisabilitySportInfo YouTube channel before and during the event. I'll show you how the Paralympics became the event it is today, how success is achieved, and consider the legacy of the Paralympics, and much …

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Bill Gates on vaccines, conspiracy theories and the pleasures of pickleball 35:59

5M ago35:59

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Bill Gates is one of the world's best-known billionaires - but after years at the corporate coalface building a software empire and a vast fortune, his priority now is giving that wealth away. And his ethos for doing it has been shaped by science. Famed for co-founding Microsoft, in recent decades Bill’s attention has turned to philanthropy via The…

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Resounding Success 1:00:33

5M ago1:00:33

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Coming up on today’s show, we are excited to be joined by a friend of the show, Canadian para-canoe athlete Brianna Hennessy, who recently qualified for the 2024 Paralympic games in Paris. Plus we put a wrap on the 2024 Olympic Games.

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Elayna Alexandra: The Accidental Midfielder 19:45

5M ago19:45

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A congenital limb difference kept Elayna Alexandra from chasing her athletic dreams during childhood. So she was as shocked as anyone to land a roster spot on the US Women's Amputee Soccer Team.By Amplitude Magazine

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The Experiences of a Vulnerable Patient Part 2: Life in Complex/Post Acute Care 20:07

5M ago20:07

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Send us a text This episode of Twenty-First Century Disability is a follow up episode to our previous one. It depicts my real life experiences in a complex/ post cute care which began in 2022. This is part two of a two part episode that revolve around the topics of the vulnerable patient.By Hollis Peirce

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Athlete Coach 1:04:47

5M ago1:04:47

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Coming up on today’s show, we release another Canadian Paralympic Committee Summit interview. This time we hear from Para-cyclist Alex Hayward who recently qualified for Paris 2024. Plus, we update you on the Olympic Games.

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Kip Thorne on black holes, Nobel Prizes and taking physics to Hollywood 35:38

5M ago35:38

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The final episode in this series of The Life Scientific is a journey through space and time, via black holes and wormholes, taking in Nobel-prize-winning research and Hollywood blockbusters! Kip Thorne is an Emeritus Professor of Theoretical Physics at Caltech, the California Institute of Technology, and someone who’s had a huge impact on our under…

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Summer Days 1:01:12

6M ago1:01:12

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Coming up on today’s show, we are pleased to release another Canadian Paralympic Committee Summit interview. Today we speak with Para Athletics long jump athlete Noah Vucsics who was recently named to represent Canada in Paris. The Olympics are underway in Paris. We give you an update plus talk about some of the drama that has ensued with Canada So…

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Vicky Tolfrey on parasport research and childhood dreams of the Olympics 28:29

6M ago28:29

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It's summer - no really - and although the weather might have been mixed, the sporting line-up has been undeniably scorching - from the back-and-forth of Wimbledon, to the nail-biting Euros, to the current pageantry of the Summer Olympics. Next month the 2024 Paralympic Games get underway in Paris, involving the world’s very best para athletes; and…

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11 - Bernie Hollywood - Inspiring Millions, Mission and Legacy 36:43

6M ago36:43

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Send us a text Have you ever wondered what it takes to combine passion, philanthropy, and adventure into a life that inspires millions? Wonder no more. Our guest today is Bernie Hollywood OBE, a man whose name is synonymous with daring challenges, relentless charity work, and impactful change. Bernie has dedicated over 40 years to supporting numero…

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National Pride 1:03:37

6M ago1:03:37

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Coming up on today’s show, the road to Paris 2024 is becoming even more clear. Recently, the Canadian boccia team has been announced. Lance Cryderman will join us to discuss his final preparations headed to Paris. Plus, the panel will discuss the importance of visualization and sports.

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Dawn Bonfield on inclusive engineering, sustainable solutions and why she once tried to leave the sector for good 28:21

6M ago28:21

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The engineering industry, like many other STEM sectors, has a problem with diversity: one that Dawn Bonfield believes we can and must fix, if we're to get a handle on much more pressing planetary problems... Dawn is a materials engineer by background, who held roles at Citroën in France and British Aerospace in the UK. But, after having her third c…

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10 - Laura Fairhurst - Ironman Insights: Training, Triathlons, Triumphs, and Trials 37:18

6M ago37:18

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Send us a text In this episode of the Active Journey Podcast, Mark interviews Laura Fairhurst, a world-class Ironman Distance triathlete and successful entrepreneur. Laura shares her inspiring story, starting from her early days in sports to becoming a champion triathlete. She discusses her training regimen, balancing business and elite competition…

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The Experiences of a Vulnerable Patient Part 1: Life In Acute Care 20:05

6M ago20:05

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Send us a text What is a vulnerable patient? What is it like to be a vulnerable patient in acute care? This episode of Twenty-First Century Disability answers these questions by depicting my real life experiences in acute care in 2021/2022. This is part one of a two part episode that revolve around the topics of the vulnerable patient.…

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Farewell Scott 1:02:36

6M ago1:02:36

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Coming up on today’s show, 40 year veteran broadcaster Scott Russell joins us. We talk about his lengthy career and get his views on the upcoming Olympic and Paralympic Games.

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Raymond Schinazi on revolutionising treatments for killer viruses 28:39

6M ago28:39

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In recent decades, we've taken huge steps forward in treating formerly fatal viruses: with pharmacological breakthroughs revolutionising treatment for conditions such as HIV, hepatitis and herpes. Raymond Schinazi has played a big role in that revolution. Ray was born in Egypt, where his mother’s brush with a potentially deadly illness during his c…

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