Best Frontier Centre Podcasts (2024)

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E4 - Facilitating discussions about reproductive choices 39:01

10d ago39:01

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In this episode, we discuss how to facilitate discussions about reproductive choices. In this conversation, we are joined by Genetic Counsellor from The University of Cape Town, Tina Wessels, Director of ARC (Antenatal Results and Choices), Jane Fisher, and Emilia Bijsma from Leiden University Medical Centre.…

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E3 – Migration: How does it influence our practice? 46:53

2M ago46:53

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In this episode, we discuss migration and how it influences our practice. In this conversation, we are joined by Genetic Counsellor and researcher, Milena Paneque, Adjunct Assistant Lecturer at University Hospital Linköping, Rebeka Pestoff, and Umut Fahrioglu, Director and Genetic counsellor at Agiomix.…

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E2 - Human Genetics and Artificial Intelligence 39:31

3M ago39:31

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In this episode, we discuss human genetics and artificial intelligence. In this conversation, we are joined by Head of the Institute for Genomic Statistics and Bioinformatics, Professor Peter Krawitz, Professor Tjitske Kleefstra from Radboud University Medical Center, and Dr. Tanja Zdolsek Draksler, research project manager at the Jožef Stefan Inst…

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E1 - Art and Human Genetics 47:59

3M ago47:59

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As we return with our third series of Genetic Sounds, in this first episode we discuss art and human genetics. In this conversation, we are joined by paediatric geneticist and personal essayist, Chaya Nautiyal Murali, and Communications and Engagement Coordinator at Alliance for African Partnership, Abraham Mamela.…

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Dr M’Benga’s Vulcan Wellness Centre – A Private Little War 39:23

6M ago39:23

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Whom Pods Destroy returns with another discussion on a selected Star Trek The Original Series episode. This time we’ve chosen A Private Little War. It’s an episode that has a lot to say but does a terrible job of saying it.By Whom Pods Destroy

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E6 – What is the next ethical frontier in genetics? 41:05

9M ago41:05

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In the final episode of our second series, we discuss the wide topic of “What is the next ethical frontier in genetics?”. Recorded with a live audience in Glasgow, Scotland. On the panel we have a wonderful range of guests including Professor Tara Clancy from The University of Manchester, Gemma Louise Chandratillake from the Institute of Continuing…

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E5 – Reproductive Genetics and Choices 38:16

10M ago38:16

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In this episode, we discuss reproductive genetics and choices. In this conversation, we are joined by Director of The Raphael Recanati Genetics Institute, Lina Basel, and Dr Edith Coonen, Senior Clinical Embryologist at the department of Reproductive Medicine, and a Laboratory Specialist in Reproductive Genetics at the department of Clinical Geneti…

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E4 - Intellectual Disability and Consent in Human Genetics 41:31

1y ago41:31

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In this episode, we discuss intellectual disability and consent in human genetics. In this conversation, we are joined by two guests from The University of New South Wales in Sydney, Dr Elizabeth Emma Palmer and Professor Iva Strnadova.By The European Society of Human Genetics

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So… you’re into older guys – The Deadly Years 37:12

1y ago37:12

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The Original Series second season episode, The Deadly Years is not a classic for the WPD team. It’s a collection of established TOS tropes holding together an interesting story premise of the senior crew of the of the USS Enterprise trying to cure themselves of a radiation sickness that results in rapid aging. But the … Continue reading "So… you’re…

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E3 - What is a Centre for Rare Conditions? 40:31

1y ago40:31

40:31

In this episode, we discuss “What exactly is a centre for rare conditions?” A conversation with Professor Siddharth Banka from the University of Manchester, Professor Gareth Baynam from Australian National University’s National Centre for Indigenous Genomics, and Dame Laura Lee, the first employee and now CEO of Maggie’s, a charity providing free c…

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E2 - Treatments of Genetic Conditions and their Costs 45:40

1+ y ago45:40

45:40

In this episode, we discuss the treatments of genetic conditions, exciting breakthroughs, and their costs. A conversation with Assistant Professor Roos van Westrhenen, Professors Katherine Payne and Graeme Black from the University of Manchester, and Wayne Thompson, a patient who took part in a gene therapy trial for Choroideremia.…

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Step into my garden – This Side Of Paradise

1+ y ago

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In this edition of Whom Pods Destroy we dive deep into the symbolism and meaning of DC Fontana’s much loved, This Side Of Paradise. Derek, Terry and Graham examine its strong anti communist, pro-capitalist message, question the motivation of Kirk as he wrestles control of his crew away from the clutches of the Spores and … Continue reading "Step in…

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E1 - Harnessing African Genetic Population for Global Health 41:48

1+ y ago41:48

41:48

As we return with our second series of Genetic Sounds, in this first episode we discuss the background of the African Society of Human Genetics, and Equity in African research. A conversation with Professor Ambroise Wonkam, President of the African Society of Human Genetics, Human Genetics Scientist Professor Michele Ramsay, based at the University…

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The last days of Vaudeville – The Trouble With Tribbles

1+ y ago

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The Whom Pods Destroy team return with another episode of scintillating Star Trek discourse. In this edition we discuss The Trouble With Tribbles: one of the original series most celebrated outings. Written by David Gerrold, The Trouble With Tribbles stands apart because it is a comedy episode. However, once you look past the gags, on-liners … Cont…

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Landau, guide us! The Return of the Archons

1+ y ago

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Joy to you friends. May peace and contentment fulfill you. In this episode of Whom Pods Destroy we return to Return of the Archons. An iconic episode, stacked full of allegory and entirely unintentional hidden depths. The story for this epsode was originally a candidate for the pilot but The Cage was selected instead. But … Continue reading "Landau…

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Chariots of the Gods – Who Mourns For Adonais 49:02

2y ago49:02

49:02

Whom Pods Destroy finally returns home after 5000 years to gather laurel leaves and pay homage to Apollo in the classic Star Trek: the Original Series episode Who Mourns for Adonais. The is episode is a particular favourite in the pod but acknowledge that it’s not perfect. In particular, the relationship between Apollo (Michael Forrest) … Continue …

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E6 - What is the future in genetics? 1:03:45

2y ago1:03:45

1:03:45

In this final episode, we discuss the wide topic of “What is the future in genetics?” Recorded with a live audience as one of the sessions at the 2022 European Society of Human Genetics conference in Vienna where we take questions from the live and virtual audience. On the panel we have a wonderful range of guests including; Gijs WE Santen a clinic…

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E5 - Is Your Genetic Information Just Yours? 42:54

2y ago42:54

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In this episode, we debate “Is your genetic information just yours?”. We discuss where you find your genetic information if you need it, and who should have access to this. A conversation with Lawyer and bioethicist, Betina Cuñado, Associate Professor at the IHMPE in Toronto, Dr Yvonne Bombard, who specialises in the assessment and translation of g…

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Leaders On The Frontier with Holly Doan 1:04:41

2y ago1:04:41

1:04:41

The media plays a vital role in the health and well-being of our democracy. And yet, the trust and confidence in legacy media has never been lower. At the same time, so called independent and smaller media outlets are on the rise. What is the role of the fourth estate? What are key issues it faces today in a challenging environment?. Why is it that…

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Policy on the Frontier with Terry Etam 1:07:33

2y ago1:07:33

1:07:33

Affordable, dependable, reliable and secure energy has always, been foundational to Canada’s economic competitiveness and high standard of living. Yet the broader political and media consensus today, based on the unproven theory of human caused climate change, is all about suppressing and ending the benefits of Canada’s immense energy resource weal…

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E1 - What Is A Genetic Syndrome? 47:22

2y ago47:22

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In this episode, we discuss "What is a genetic syndrome?". We ask whether we still need ‘conditions’, or can we just have genes? A conversation with Leslie Biesecker, NIH Distinguished Investigator at the Center for Precision Health Research and Izzy Rundle, Engagement and Support Manager at SWAN UK (Syndrome Without a Name). Sofia Houge, from the …

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Leaders on the Frontier | Hon. Grant Devine 59:16

2y ago59:16

59:16

Leaders on the Frontier | So Much More We Can Be with the Hon. Grant Devine, Premier of Saskatchewan 1982-1991The evidence, as detailed in the Frontier Centre book “So Much More We Can Be”, shows that the Devine government was indeed an important inflection point in Saskatchewan history. It significantly diversified the provincial economy while cre…

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A time for luurve and hot baths – Metamorphosis

2y ago

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Terry, Derek and Graham are back talking TOS Star Trek. In this episode of delve deep into the classic story of alien love and body appropriation: Metamorphosis. This story has bags of potential exploring the nature of love, gender and sexuality. Does it fulfill that potentiality or is it just a bunch of twaddle with … Continue reading "A time for …

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E3 - Let's talk about access to genetic services 42:14

2y ago42:14

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Bringing together the debate on access to genetic services, and discussing what can be done to improve the experience for individuals in need of these services. A conversation with Professor Dame Elizabeth Anionwu, founder of the Romanian Prader Willi Association, Dorica Dan, and Celia Azevedo Soares, Medical Genetics resident at Porto Medical Cent…

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Policy On The Frontier with Susan Martinuk 54:47

2y ago54:47

54:47

Patient Centered Health Care and CrisisJoin us on Today!Patients at Risk: Exposing Canada’sHealth-care CrisisA Webinar featuring Senior Fellow Susan Martinuk in a discussion about Canada’s health care system.REGISTER NOW →Our Topic:Sometimes health care hurts the very people it is supposed to heal. This is now the situation in Canada, where waitlis…

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Guess who’s coming to dinner – Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country 1:04:32

2y ago1:04:32

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Terry, Derek and Graham have recovered from their experience with Star Trek V and now move on Star Trek VI. The final TOS movie outing is popular with the fans and is a marked improvement on its predecessor. But it’s got some decidedly dodgy moments and the film tries to wrestle with some of its … Continue reading "Guess who’s coming to dinner – St…

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E2 - Let’s talk about sex in genetics 34:34

2y ago34:34

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Bringing together the debate on gender and advances in knowledge about sex biases in human genetics. A conversation with Prof Gareth Evans, Professor of Medical Genetics and Cancer Epidemiology at The University of Manchester, Reubs J Walsh, a PhD Candidate in the Department of Clinical, Neuro- and Developmental Psychology at the Vrije Universiteit…

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Leaders on the Frontier with Hon. Dan McTeague 54:46

2y ago54:46

54:46

"Energy policy plays a central role in the health and vibrancy of Canada's economy and in the quality of life and high living standard of every Canadian. Canada’s enormous energy wealth, particularly from its immense conventional oil and gas reserves, is our country’s largest export and its greatest source of tax revenue and high paying jobs. Relat…

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Leaders On The Frontier with Dr. Brian Day 1:00:40

2y ago1:00:40

1:00:40

Canada’s health care system by almost all measures and indexes performs at or near the bottom of OECD rankings while being among the most expensive in the world. Patients experience a myriad of waiting lists and health bureaucracy that often create immeasurable suffering and poor results.Given this reality, how can healthcare in Canada improve and …

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E1 - We could all be geneticists 40:30

2+ y ago40:30

40:30

In our first episode, we are joined by Professor of Anatomy, Anne Spurkland from the Institute of Basic Medical Sciences in Norway, Professor of Medical Genetics at The University of Bergen, Gunnar Douzgos-Houge, and Professor Milan Macek, Chairman of the National Coordination Centre for Rare Diseases in Czech Republic. We discuss the impact of cur…

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Leaders On The Frontier with Brian Peckford (Jan 20) 1:12:19

2+ y ago1:12:19

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During the Covid-19 pandemic, Canada's 14 Governments have instituted almost two years of unprecedented drastic emergency policies in an attempt to safeguard human health. These actions have severely curtailed individual rights and freedoms while causing enormous economic and social damage. We will discuss this, on the occasion of the 40th annivers…

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Policy On The Frontier with John Robson (Dec 23) 1:00:17

2+ y ago1:00:17

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Smashing the Top 5 Climate Crisis Myths with John Robson, Executive Director of the Climate Discussion Nexus. Dr. Robson will be discussing the Top 5 Climate Myths, from (1) the settled scientific consensus to (2) the unprecedented rise in temperature (3) the demonstrated increase in extreme weather to (4) the ready availability of alternatives to …

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Hangin’ with the Rockman, smokin’ self-lighting cigarettes – Star Trek V: The Final Frontier 47:00

2+ y ago47:00

47:00

Terry, Graham and Derek return for another edition of Whom Pods Destroy: A Star Trek discussion podcast. And what better time to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Star Trek VI: The Undiscovered Country than with a discussion on Star Trek V: The Final Frontier. This is a much-maligned film and for good reason. But the … Continue reading "Hangin’ wit…

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Glorious and Free - David Redman & Brian Giesbrecht 3:01:50

2+ y ago3:01:50

3:01:50

Frontier senior fellows Brian Giesbrecht and David Redman discuss the continuing Covid policy fiasco, including lockdowns and vaccine mandates with Glorious and Free, a public discussion group with membership mostly in Ontario and Quebec. November 22, 2021. (3 hours).By Frontier Centre

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Leaders On The Frontier with Lord Conrad Black (Nov 25) 1:02:18

2+ y ago1:02:18

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Leaders On The Frontier with Lord Conrad Black (Nov 25) by Frontier CentreBy Frontier Centre

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Thinkers' Corner on the Frontier (Sept 28) 57:26

2+ y ago57:26

57:26

Discussion with Wendell Cox.By Frontier Centre

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Thinkers' Corner on the Frontier (Aug 26) 1:02:56

2+ y ago1:02:56

1:02:56

Discussion with Tom Flanagan.By Frontier Centre

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Let’s drink to the health of Mrs Gravy – Spectre of the Gun

2+ y ago

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We are back for a full discussion on the classic TOS episode Spectre of the Gun!By Whom Pods Destroy

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So Much More We Can Be | John Gormley (650 CKOM) interviews Gerard Lucyshyn 17:46

2+ y ago17:46

17:46

A new book crossed my desk a few weeks ago now and I knew it was coming because there were a series of articles are written over a recent years by the Frontier Center for Public Policy drilling down on certain parts of the Divine government legacy. Divine led the first conservative government since the Depression era. Grant Devine becomes the Premi…

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An Elder Speaks: Great Leaders Have Great Fellowship 0:36

3y ago0:36

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An Elder Speaks: Great Leaders Have Great Fellowship by Frontier CentreBy Frontier Centre

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An Elder Speaks: “The Better Men They Were, the More Useful for Their Followers” 1:40

3y ago1:40

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An Elder Speaks: “The Better Men They Were, the More Useful for Their Followers” by Frontier CentreBy Frontier Centre

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An Elder Speaks: Total Change Would Bring Chaos 0:21

3y ago0:21

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An Elder Speaks: Total Change Would Bring Chaos by Frontier CentreBy Frontier Centre

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An Elder Speaks: “Money in the Hands of the System, the System Will Impose Its Will." 1:11

3y ago1:11

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An Elder Speaks: “Money in the Hands of the System, the System Will Impose Its Will." by Frontier CentreBy Frontier Centre

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13.2 Non - Tax Fraud Compliance 35s 0:34

3+ y ago0:34

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13.2 Non - Tax Fraud Compliance 35s by Frontier CentreBy Frontier Centre

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13.4 Cancer Empowerment 1.00min 1:00

3+ y ago1:00

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An Elder Speaks: “Deprive The System Of Its Money And You Empower The Ordinary"“The reason for bringing in this radical change is the imutability of the system and its ability to resist any change over the years and the necessity of doing what they’re now proposing to do in the case of cancers, which is deprive the cancer of its source of blood. In…

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An Elder Speaks: Racism Is a Justification for Self-Interests 0:26

3+ y ago0:26

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An Elder Speaks: Racism Is a Justification for Self-Interests by Frontier CentreBy Frontier Centre

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An Elder Speaks: “It's Like a Province With No Accountability" 1:35

3+ y ago1:35

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An Elder Speaks: “It's Like a Province With No Accountability" by Frontier CentreBy Frontier Centre

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Danielle Smith interviews Marco Navarro-Genie and Barry Cooper 16:17

3+ y ago16:17

16:17

Danielle Smith interviews Dr. Marco Navarro-Génie and Dr. Barry Cooper, senior research fellows at the Frontier Centre for Public Policy about their new book The Politics of Pandemic Moral Panic.By Frontier Centre

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RiseofzombieFirms Radio 1:50

3+ y ago1:50

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Since the 1990s zombie firms have been on the rise; in fact, the Bank of Canada states that the number of zombie firms in the country is higher than in other countries. These zombies are anything but the fictional ones referred to in movies, these ones are very real! A zombie firm refers to any business who is unable to pay its debt-servicing costs…

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Canada’s COVID-19 Strategy is an Assault on the Working Class 4:30

3+ y ago4:30

4:30

By Dr. Sunetra Gupta and Dr. Martin KulldorffLockdowns have generated enormous collateral damage on other health outcomes, such as plummeting childhood vaccination rates, worst cardiovascular disease outcomes, less cancer screening, and deteriorating mental health, just to name a few. Even if all lockdowns are lifted tomorrow, this is something tha…

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