Best Unreform Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 612 Whales, Dolphins, Monkeys 1:04:41

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Heidi Pearson is a professor marine biology at the University of Alaska Southeast, where there are lots of whales. She is concerned about them, since they are injured and traumatized by the noises of ships and sonar. She studies dolphins too, and compares them intellectually to other land-based animals – especially primates. One indicator of their …

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Episode 614 Decoupling Economic Growth and Carbon Emissions 58:26

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Peter Victor is a professor emeritus of environmental studies at York University. Ron Baiman is a professor emeritus of economics at Benedictine University. Both are concerned with the economic implications of the current urgent need to reduce greenhouse gas from the atmosphere. Can it be done without causing such cut-backs in the economy that will…

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Episode 613 Global Town Hall June 2024 1:52:16

3d ago1:52:16

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Lou Kriesberg, Peter Wadhams, Richard Denton, Charles Tauber, Sandy Greer, John German and Alexey Prokhorenko are alarmed by the US Supreme Court's Chevron decision, the infirmity of Joe Biden, and the continuing war crimes against the Palestinians. But Wadhams finds joy in extreme hydrogen car races and lots of people like the idea of creating com…

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Episode 611 Thanks to Chlorine 1:06:02

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David Henkel-Wallace, Franz Oeste, Clive Elsworth, Jeff Shrager, Peter Fiekowsky, and Rocio Herbert are all exploring the new discovery that clouds (the white ones that reflect sunlight back into space) also cool the planet in another way: by adding hydrochloric acid to the atmosphere, which has an independent cooling effect by destroying methane m…

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Episode 610 Stakeholder Inclusion 1:04:34

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Suzanne Reed and Doug Grandt belong to HPAC, an online webinar coalition of groups promoting technologies of climate repair. Lawrence Martin is a Cree environmental leader in Canada. We discuss the importance of including indigenous people in all phases of any planning for experiments on climate repair to be held in their territories. For the video…

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Episode 609 Shall We Try Athenian Democracy? 1:05:22

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Hugh Pope spent two years editing and publishing his late father's book about Athenian democracy. He became convinced that it is a superior form of governance that can be adopted even today, and indeed it is being used as citizens' assemblies, which government sometimes establish as a way of reaching consensus about issues that could not be address…

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Episode 608 Shall We Whiten Clouds? 1:00:25

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Hugh Hunt, Daniel Rosenfeld, and Steven Rogak are all engineers who are eagerly studying the potential. use of salt water spray to whiten clouds and reflect sunshine back into space, thereby reducing global warming. Adele Buckley is an engineer who is skeptical about the value of trying to keep the Arctic frozen at this time. For the video, audio p…

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Episode 607 Iron, Oceans, Climate 1:05:46

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Jonathan Lauderdale is an oceanographer and ocean climate modeler at MIT, the alma mater of Peter Fiekowsky, who is now promoting research into the effects of sprinkling iron into oceans. It makes phytoplankton multiply, which removeds CO2 from the air, so that some of it sinks and sequesters carbon. For the video, audio podcast, summary and commen…

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Episode 210: Pause to Ponder - Beyond Fomo 13:24

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In the final episode of my pre-summer series, I attempt to tackle the pervasive fear of missing out and share transformative ways to focus on what's genuinely important. This episode explores practical strategies for practicing mindfulness, fostering gratitude, and reducing social media's influence to enhance presence and fulfillment in both person…

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Episode 606 Global Town Hall May 2024 2:00:15

1M ago2:00:15

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Barbara Leger talks about her peace work in Ukraine; Bill Geimer shares his desire for Canada to become more independent of the US. We hear about the situation in Kashmir, the purge of military leaders in Russia, and the use of platforms in the ocean to grow seaweed. For the video, audio podcast, summary and comments: https://tosavetheworld.ca/epis…

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Episode 209: Interview w/ Jim Allan 40:20

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Episode 605 Eating Seaweed 1:00:39

2M ago1:00:39

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Flower Msuya, Ole Mouritsen, and Paul Carnell all are scientists studying various aspects of seaweeds. Also, Flower helps local producers, Ole experiments with cooking, and Paul helps governments save coastal ecosystems. For the video, audio podcast, transcript and comments: https://tosavetheworld.ca/episode-605-eating-seaweed.…

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Episode 604 Anti-microbial Resistance 57:04

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Laura Kahn is a leader in the field of "One Health," which studies the interdependence of human, veterinary, and environmental health issues. She authored a book about the increasing resistance of microbes to antibiotics and antiviral medications, mainly because of over-exposure. For the video, audio podcast, transcript, and comments: https://tosav…

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Episode 208: Pause to Ponder - Yes to Less 16:19

2M ago16:19

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In this insightful episode of "The Counter Narrative Podcast," I delve into the crucial skills of setting clear boundaries and confidently saying no. "Yes to Less" offers practical advice on defining and maintaining personal and professional boundaries, ensuring that they are respected. Learn how to handle requests that infringe on your time and pe…

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Episode 603 imitating Volcanoes 1:04:56

2M ago1:04:56

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John Nissen, Robert Tulip, Doug Grandt, and Robin Collins belong to webinar groups studying Stratospheric Aerosol Injection (SAI) as a way of cooling the planet by the same means as volcanoes do. Greg Evans is an expert on aerosols at U of Toronto. We discuss the pros and cons of attempting such a project at full scale. For the video, audio podcast…

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Episode 602 Can Climate Repair Work? 58:11

2M ago58:11

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Ulrike Lohmann and Blaz Gasparini are cloud scientists studying the potential climate effects of various geoengineering proposals – especially cirrus cloud thinning, stratospheric aerosol injection, and marine cloud brightening. Adele Buckley asks them whether the Arctic ice could be saved by brightening clouds in a warmer climate.…

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Episode 207: Interview w/ Stephanie Tellis 39:20

2M ago39:20

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Episode Description In episode 207 of The Counter Narrative Podcast, Charles Williams speaks with educator Stephanie Tellis. Stephanie emphasizes the concept of "being" and critiques how educational struggles are often romanticized, neglecting the well-being of educators. She shares her journey of realizing that she defined her life in "opposition …

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Episode 206: Pause to Ponder - The Power of Priority 16:39

2M ago16:39

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In this opening episode of a three-part series, host Charles Williams dives into the essence of essentialism. Drawing from Greg McKeown’s influential book, Charles shares his journey toward focusing on what truly matters—choosing quality over quantity in commitments. Discover the liberating power of prioritizing and learn practical steps to identif…

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Episode 601 Carbon Pricing 54:12

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Mark Winfield is a professor specializing in energy policy; Ronald Baiman is a retired economics professor who promotes climate repair technology now; and Arthur Edelstein is an expert on computer privacy. They discuss the changing public opinion about carbon pricing.

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Episode 600 Global Town Hall April 2024 2:02:00

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Louis Kriesberg mentioned the protest movement at US universities, and Peter Wadhams commented rom the view in Italy. Bil Leikam and Marilyn Krieger told us about opossums and Alexey Prokhorenko lamented the deteriorating state of affairs in Russia. We talked about how to enforce international law.

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Episode 599 Public Awareness of Climate 1:06:09

2M ago1:06:09

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Aria McKenna works with the Healthy Planet Action Coalition, a group that endorses a more open exploration of the possibilities of climate repair. Robin Collins and Adele Buckley, both active in the Canadian Pugwash Group, are also now convinced of the necessity of using such technological solutions.…

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Episode 205: Interview w/ Chad Dumas 34:35

2M ago34:35

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In episode 205 of "The Counter Narrative Podcast," host Charles Williams welcomes Dr. Chad Dumas to delve into the pivotal concepts of his book, "Let's Put the C in PLC: A Practical Guide for School Leaders." This discussion unpacks the crucial role of collaboration in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs) and how school leaders can effectively …

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Episode 204: Pause to Ponder - Efficiency v Exploration 7:32

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Join me in this insightful episode as I delve into the transformative power of exploration and spontaneity. During the episode, I reflect on a recent trip to Poughkeepsie, sparked by the celebration of my daughter's graduation, and how it challenged my deeply ingrained habits of efficiency. Ignoring the GPS's directives, I embarked on a scenic rout…

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Episode 598 More on Iron Salt Aerosol 57:08

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Oswald Petersen is working on an intervention to reduce methane from the atmosphere with iron salt. Peter Fiekowsky, in California, is endorsing this project with enthusiasm. They explain the current plans to climatologist Paul Beckwith and Canadian Pugwashites Adele Buckley and Robin Collins. The new plan is to use airplanes to disseminate the iro…

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Episode 203: Interview w/ Jamie Brown 33:22

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Episode Description In this enlightening episode of The Counter Narrative Podcast, host Charles Williams sits down with education expert Jamie Brown to discuss a compelling perspective on the current state of education. Jamie challenges the popular belief that there has been a dramatic shift in educational methodologies; instead, he argues that we …

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Episode 597 Arctic Climate and Megafauna 1:03:40

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In this the Paleocene giant animals roamed the earth. Kate Lyons and Alessandro Mereghetti are scholars studying the extermination of those creatures. Some people believe that a way to protect our climate may be to repopulate our arctic with wooly mammoths and other animals. We discuss this.By Metta Spencer

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Episode 596 Global Town Hall Mar 2024 2:03:47

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On this monthly town hall meeting we discussed human similarities to animals and the nature of mind and the management of nuclear waste. To see the video, audio podcast, transcript, and comments: https://tosavetheworld.ca/episode-596-global-town-hall-mar-2024.By Metta Spencer

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Episode 595 Thinning Cirrus Clouds 1:04:50

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David Mitchell (and his colleague Ehsan Erfani) are pointing out that the high cirrus clouds are like a blanket warming the planet. If we poke holes in the blanket, we release heat. Likewise, by seeding the cirrus clouds in the winter at the poles, we can release excess heat from our world. For the video, audio podcast, transcript and comments: htt…

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Episode 594 It's time to Geoengineer Climate 1:09:50

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Gwynne Dyer's new book, Intervention Earth, is really about geoenginering and the urgency of studying the numerous proposals for cooling the planet faster than by simply reducing carbon emissions. For several years, Dyer and his wife Tina Viljoen have been filming numerous interviews with experts on climate, aware earlier than most other people tha…

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Episode 202: Pause to Ponder - "Unreformed" The Criminalization of Students 12:50

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In this compelling episode of "The Counter Narrative Podcast," I dive deep into the heart-wrenching realities laid bare by the podcast "Unreformed: The Story of the Alabama Industrial School for Negro Children," and extend the conversation to the broader issue of the criminalization of young people of color within our education systems. This episod…

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Episode 593 Whales Do Poop 59:51

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A chat with whale and Arctic experts Edwina Tanner, Krys Chutko, and Joe Roman discuss the impact of the big sea mammals on our environment and the way human activities have decimated them. Surprisingly important is their digestive system, which affects the proliferation of phytoplankton. For the video, audio podcast, transcript and comments: https…

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Episode 201: Interview w/ Dr. Brian Dinkins 32:43

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In this enlightening episode of the Counter Narrative Podcast, we have the privilege of welcoming Dr. Brian Dinkins, a renowned trauma-informed educator hailing from Indianapolis, who brings his invaluable insights and compassionate approach to addressing a critical issue in education today. Dr. Dinkins, with his extensive background in trauma-info…

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Episode 200: Pause to Ponder - Kintsugi 12:33

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In this introspective episode of The Counter Narrative Podcast, I delve into the delicate art of Kintsugi, drawing a poignant parallel to the transformative journey of educational organizations. As we explore the beauty in embracing and highlighting our flaws, I invite listeners to reflect on the golden seams within their own spaces. Join me as I w…

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Episode 199: Interview w/ Sawsan Jaber 1:09:14

4M ago1:09:14

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In this compelling episode, I sit down with renowned educator and passionate speaker, Sawsan Jaber, to delve into a topic that's as sensitive as it is crucial: the impact of the ongoing crisis in Gaza on Palestinian students in America, against the backdrop of school districts' responses to international conflicts. At a time when Illinois, home to …

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Episode 591 New Aerosol Discoveries 1:05:11

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News: Franz Oeste has found several other aerosols that can demolish methane in the atmosphere even faster. Clive Elsworth explains with slides to Peter Wadhams and Adele Buckley For the vieo, audio pocast, transcript and comments: https://tosavetheworld,ca/episode-591-new-aerosol-discoveries.By Metta Spencer

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Episode 590 Global Town Hall Feb 2024 2:10:41

4M ago2:10:41

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Discussing foxes, monkeys, bison, and cats are Bil Leikam and Alexey Prokhorenko. Then we talk about war with Richard Denton and Charles Tauber, and about nuclear waste with Sandy Greer. For the video, audio podcast, transcript and comments: https://tosavetheworld.ca/episode-590-global-town-hall-2024.…

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Episode 589 Green Economics 1:02:11

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Is economic growth lethal for the environment? Francesco Mellino and Richard Sandbrook discuss the dilemma and a recent journal that Mellino edited for C-40, the organization of mayors around the world who are collaborating for urban sustainability. For the video, audio podcast, transcript and to comment: https://tosavetheworld.ca/episode-598-green…

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Episode 592 Tiny Green Things 1:05:47

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Ricardo Letelier and Peter Fiekowsky know that phytoplankton created the oxygen in our atmosphere. Now maybe they can help us again by removing CO2 from the atmosphere and sending it to the ocean depths. But do phytoplankton respire it out too quickly for that to work? And would a good new volcano do what Mt. Pinatubo did: cool the planet by feedin…

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Episode 198: Pause to Ponder - The Black Irish 14:03

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In this thought-provoking "Pause to Ponder" episode of The Counter Narrative Podcast, Charles delves deep into the rich tapestry of Afro-Irish heritage, a journey sparked by his own mixed ancestry and the intriguing question: Is the term "Black Irish" rooted in reality or merely a myth? He embarks on a historical exploration, unraveling the origins…

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Episode 197: Interview w/ Charle Peck 35:51

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In this enlightening episode of The Counter Narrative Podcast, host Charles sits down with trauma-informed expert Charle Peck to delve deep into the critical shortcomings of current Social and Emotional Learning (SEL) frameworks. Charle provocatively argues that the SEL programs in place today fall short of their transformative potential, primarily…

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Episode 196: Pause to Ponder - Agreement & Alignment 12:57

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In this compelling episode of The Counter Narrative Podcast, host Charles Williams explores the nuanced relationship between alignment and agreement in leadership, inspired by insights from the John Maxwell Executive Leadership Podcast. Charles delves into the importance of maintaining a unified team front, emphasizing that true alignment transcend…

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Episode 195: Interview w/ Erin Glenn 38:02

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Episode Description: Join host Charles Williams on this enlightening episode of The Counter Narrative Podcast as he sits down with the insightful Erin Glenn to tackle a topic close to the heart of every educator: treating education as a respected profession amidst its often challenging portrayal in the media. Erin, with her wealth of experience and…

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Episode 588 The Climate at Cambridge 57:02

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Shaun Fitzgerald is director of the Centre for Climate Repair at the University of Cambridge, which studies various technological proposals for removing carbon and cooling the planet. We discuss the various options for potentially re-freezing the Arctic and saving ice on Antarctica and Greenland. For the video, audio podcast, transcript and comment…

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Episode 587 Marine Cloud Re-brightening Feb 1:04:41

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Brian von Herzen, Paul Beckwith, and Peter Wadhams are climate scientists who generally favor the rapid deployment of marine cloud brightening to the Arctic to cool the planet by increasing albedo. Adele Buckley does not favor that approach because it would be easier to do cloud brightening elsewhere. For the video, audio podcast, transcript and co…

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Episode 194: Pause to Ponder - COVID Thoughts 9:13

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In this heartfelt episode, Charles shares a personal reflection from a week spent in isolation due to COVID-19. Initially viewing the unexpected downtime as an opportunity to get ahead on work, he is quickly reminded of the body's need for rest and the pitfalls of hustle culture, especially within the realm of education. Through his experience, thi…

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Episode 586 Reading Russian Minds 1:04:18

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Andre Kamenshikov is a Russian peace worker who has lived in Kiev for several years. Boroys Wrzesnewskyj is a Canadian who is very active in the large Ukrainian Canadian community. Both are engaged in supporting the Ukrainians defence against Russia's aggression. Andre is working now to help expatriate Russians inform their friends and relatives at…

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Episode 585 Ethics and Climate 58:54

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Simon Dalby, Neil Craik, and Byron Williston are all Canadian professors in Waterloo who study the ethical and political considerations around the use of technological solutions to global warming. They agree that we are now in an emergency but this does not excuse rashness. For the video, audio podcast, transcript and comments: https://tosavethewor…

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Episode 584 Transgenerational Trauma 1:03:16

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Vamik Volkan is a psychoanalyst who studies the psychological dynamics of international relations – the conflicts that are perpetuated over long periods because of the general tendency to identify with one's ancestral community and to refer to its historic traumas to justify its current or recent political or mlitary relations with other groups.His…

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Episode 193: Interview w/ Joe Brummer 49:46

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In this insightful episode of "The Counter Narrative Podcast," host Charles Williams sits down with Joe Brummer, an expert in trauma-informed practices. Together, they delve into the transformative world of restorative practices in educational settings, a movement gaining momentum across schools nationwide. Joe sheds light on a critical oversight i…

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Episode 583 Governing by Juries 1:00:53

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Peter MacLeod leads a Canadian company, Masslbp, which organizes "citizens assemblies" – gatherings of representative samples of populations selected by "sortition" – to inform public policies. MacLeod began this activity when he was a university student and both B.C. and Ontario were holding citizens assemblies to explore electoral reform. His exp…

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