Best Les Affaires Podcasts (2024)

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Trudeau to Canadians in Lebanon: Good Luck, Babe! 27:53

1h ago27:53

27:53

In the aftermath of the stunning pager attacks in Lebanon and subsequent escalations in the Middle East, Canada’s former ambassador to Israel, Norman Spector, joins to unpack the narratives and larger geopolitical context of the current conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. Plus, why aren’t we talking about the 45 000 Canadians still in Lebanon? H…

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AMA EP 159: Family (English, Español et Français) 59:53

39m ago59:53

59:53

A MultiLingual Affair (AMA) on CFRU 93.3FM TUESDAYS, 4-5PM EST, with/con/avec Takeyce on (www.cfru.ca), Guelph, CANADA ***** Inspirational Words - Les mots inspirants - Las palabras inspiradoras: Family! La Famille ! La Familia ! ***** #family #lafamille #lafamilia #afamilyislikeacircle #unefamilleestcommeuncercle #unafamiliaescomouncirculo #nicole…

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[MLJ Shorts] The Quebec Tuition Hikes 31:48

2h ago31:48

31:48

This episode delves into the controversy surrounding Quebec’s decision to significantly raise tuition for out-of-province students attending anglophone universities. Dr. Daniel Weinstock, Full Professor at McGill University and the Catherine Pearson Chair in Civil Society and Public Policy, contextualizes the tuition hikes within the province's lon…

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The Canadian Plan to Dig a Goldmine in the Amazon 31:30

2d ago31:30

31:30

Earlier this year, the UN Special rapporteur for human rights defenders raised concerns about a Canadian company called Belo Sun Mining. She said people protesting the Belo Sun mine, who she refers to as land defenders, report being threatened, harassed and intimidated - some even say they were driven off their land. But Belo Sun denies these alleg…

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Elon Musk's Anti-Woke A.I. Sucks Too 29:26

3d ago29:26

29:26

Is this the era of the A.I. election? Lovers and haters of A.I. both claim the technology will change the world, for better or worse. Are the cheers and jeers just hype? Paris Marx joins Justin Ling to sift through the discourse, both real and computer-generated. Plus, why Canadian weapons are still ending up in Gaza, and updates on the (mostly for…

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If Poilievre Wins With Batsht Memes, Will He Be a Batsht Prime Minister? 26:37

13m ago26:37

26:37

With two byelections this week, the rhetoric is ramping up around the next Canadian federal election. Paris Marx joins Justin Ling to consider the online discourse that is poisoning political discussion in Canada, and how Pierre Poilievre is taking advantage of it. Plus, is the controversial Russians at War documentary worth a viewing? CanadaLabs h…

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AMA EP 158: Listen to Action, Not Words! (English, Español et Français) 58:19

6d ago58:19

58:19

A MultiLingual Affair (AMA) on CFRU 93.3FM TUESDAYS, 4-5PM EST, with/con/avec Takeyce on (www.cfru.ca), Guelph, CANADA ***** Inspirational Words - Les mots inspirants - Las palabras inspiradoras: Listen to action, Not words! Écoutez l'action, non les mots ! ¡ Escuche la acción, no las palabras ! ***** #listentoactionnotwords #ecoutezlactionnonlesmo…

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The Case for NIMBYism 40:21

9d ago40:21

40:21

Canada has 38 of the world’s 100 safe injection sites. But for how much longer will we be the global leader in this controversial form of dealing with addiction? Politicians and communities from BC to Ontario to New Brunswick are backing away from supporting the sites. With Ontario alone shutting down 10 sites. Jesse and journalist Derek Finkle tac…

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Rokhaya & Emilie in Paris: racisme et sexisme dans les médias 46:08

13m ago46:08

46:08

Traumavertissement: La deuxième partie de l’émission discute de sujets douloureux en lien avec les violences faites aux femmes. Content warning: The second part of the show deals with traumatic topics connected to violence against women. Pas de souliers à talons sur les pavés parisiens pour Emilie, en visite dans la capitale française. Dans une amb…

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Is Jagmeet Singh Actually Smart? 27:03

3h ago27:03

27:03

The press has been ridiculing Singh since he "tore up" the NDP's deal with the Liberals. But...maybe he knows what he's doing? Plus, the legacy of Canadian journalism icon Stevie Cameron, and updates on New Brunswick’s mysterious neurological syndrome. Host: Jesse Brown Credits: James Nicholson (Producer), Caleb Thompson (Audio Editor), max collins…

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Lauren Southern's Strange Journey from Rebel to Tradwife to Paid Putin Stooge 29:26

6d ago29:26

29:26

The surprising Canadian connections to an alt-right influencer network that is alleged to have been funded by Russia. How Lauren Chen, Lauren Southern, and some of the biggest names in the US alt-right took millions from the Kremlin, and why Tenet Media is probably just the tip of the iceberg. Plus, Jan Wong on Peter Nygard’s long overdue sentencin…

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AMA EP 157: Don't Fall! (English, Español et Français) 58:25

2d ago58:25

58:25

A MultiLingual Affair (AMA) on CFRU 93.3FM TUESDAYS, 4-5PM EST, with/con/avec Takeyce on (www.cfru.ca), Guelph, CANADA ***** Inspirational Words - Les mots inspirants - Las palabras inspiradoras: Don’t Fall! Ne tombe pas! ¡ No te caigas ! ***** #dontfall #netombepas #notecaigas #youwillneverseemefall #joycealcantara #tiznatural #takeyce ❤️❤️❤️❤️ #a…

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[En bref] Les justiciables non-représenté.e.s et le personnel des greffes de justice : en marge du système judiciaire. 33:48

10d ago33:48

33:48

Dans cet épisode, nous interrogeons les défis que vit actuellement le système de justice et ce, sous un angle bien précis. Notre invitée, Emmanuelle Bernheim, professeure titulaire à la Faculté de droit de l’Université d’Ottawa, s’est penchée, dans son article dans la Revue de droit de McGill, sur les défis rencontrés par le personnel judiciaire da…

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The Painful Truth About IUDs 32:45

4d ago32:45

32:45

Getting an IUD can be painful. Really painful. Last month, new regulations came out in the US about managing this pain. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention said that before anyone gets an IUD, patients should be counseled on pain management ahead of time. But what about Canada? Featured in this episode: Parisa Rezaiefar, Mariana Schuetze, Ja…

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What the Sh*tshow at Elle Canada Tells Us About the Future of Journalism 29:26

8d ago29:26

29:26

Riley Yesno joins Emilie Nicolas to unpack the editorial sh*tshow at Elle Canada, as well as big changes at APTN. To celebrate its 25th year as a national broadcaster, APTN is betting big on languages (18 of them to be precise) with the launch of the APTN languages channel. But can language preservation preserve the bottom line? Then, how a list of…

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AMA EP 156: Let Patience be Your Guide! (English, Español et Français) 59:37

9d ago59:37

59:37

A MultiLingual Affair (AMA) on CFRU 93.3FM TUESDAYS, 4-5PM EST, with/con/avec Takeyce on (www.cfru.ca), Guelph, CANADA ***** Inspirational Words - Les mots inspirants - Las palabras inspiradoras: Let Patience be your Virtue! Que la patience soit ta vertu! ¡ Deja que la paciencia sea tu virtud ! ***** #letpatiencebeyourguide #quelapatiencesoittavert…

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Jesse Brown Brings You The Worst Podcast 24:19

15d ago24:19

24:19

In this primer episode of The Worst Podcast, Canadaland publisher Jesse Brown reflects on why he’s backing The Worst Podcast. Host (and acclaimed underground documentary filmmaker) Alan Zweig expresses major doubts about all of it. Follow The Worst Podcast wherever you get your podcasts. Season one launches September 4. The Worst Podcast is a produ…

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Qui va voter pour Kamala Harris? 39:08

14d ago39:08

39:08

Depuis l’investiture de Kamala Harris à la candidature démocrate, le parti a le vent dans les voiles et devance le camp de Donald Trump de quelques points de pourcentage. Pour comprendre ce qui se joue en coulisse, Emilie reçoit Kara Sheppard-Jones, spécialiste de mobilisation politique et sociale. Américaine et Canadienne, Sheppard-Jones a œuvré p…

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Goodbye, Jonathan Goldsbie 32:55

26d ago32:55

32:55

With Postmedia ending daily print editions of The Telegram — leaving Newfoundland and Labrador without a single daily paper — we wonder how to keep talking shit about the news when the news itself keeps on disappearing. Plus, while National Post columnist Adam Zivo’s unlikely foray into international espionage makes for a great anecdote, there's go…

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AMA EP 155: Inspirational Quotes! (English, Español et Français) 58:15

17d ago58:15

58:15

A MultiLingual Affair (AMA) on CFRU 93.3FM TUESDAYS, 4-5PM EST, with/con/avec Takeyce on (www.cfru.ca), Guelph, CANADA ***** Inspirational Words - Les mots inspirants - Las palabras inspiradoras: Inspirational Quotes! Citations inspirantes ! ¡ Citas Inspiradoras ! ***** #inspirationalquotes #citationsinspirantes #citasinspiradoras #mahatmaghandi #m…

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Why Are Thousands of Gazans Still Waiting to Come to Canada? 22:16

20d ago22:16

22:16

Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced in May that Canada’s temporary visa program for Gazans would be expanded, from 1000 to 5000. But eight months into the program, only 206 people have actually made it over to Canada - and to do so, they had to find their own ways out of Gaza. Meanwhile, thousands of Gazans are still waiting to hear back on …

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The Selling of Kamala Harris 31:31

1M ago31:31

31:31

It’s all optimism at the Democratic National Convention, and Canadian headlines are reflecting the enthusiasm around Kamala Harris, but is all this hope just wishful thinking? TikToker Frank Domenic joins to assess the return of optimism to political discourse in the US and Canada. Plus, Pierre Poilievre promptly removes a promo video after it’s dr…

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AMA EP 154: Manifest Great Things! (English, Español et Français) 58:02

25d ago58:02

58:02

A MultiLingual Affair (AMA) on CFRU 93.3FM TUESDAYS, 4-5PM EST, with/con/avec Takeyce on (www.cfru.ca), Guelph, CANADA ***** Inspirational Words - Les mots inspirants - Las palabras inspiradoras: Manifest Great Things! Manifeste de grandes choses ! ¡ Manifiesto de grandes cosas ! ***** #manifestgreatthings #manifestedesgrandeschoses #manifiestogran…

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Marineland Guilty Under Animal Cruelty Laws. Why is it Still Open? 30:59

1M ago30:59

30:59

Part family-owned theme park and part roadside zoo, Marineland was once the kind of place where you could get kissed by an orca and feed corn pops to bears. But then it kept being that kind of place, well into this century, and the problems piled up: newspaper exposés, official investigations, a federal law designed to end the captivity of whales a…

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Fierté sous tension 30:29

1M ago30:29

30:29

Cette année à Montréal, le Festival de la Fierté a pris la forme d’une véritable vignette de l’année 2024, marquée par des pluies diluviennes et des inondations dues aux changements climatiques, des manifestations pro-Palestine, des policiers en grand nombre, et des droits civils toujours plus menacés pour les personnes de la communauté LGBTQIA+. E…

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The Janky Twitter Bots Who Love Pierre Poilievre 40:25

1M ago40:25

40:25

Bots are buzzing about Pierre Pollievre and the McGill campus protests, but is it worth reporting? Elie Cantin-Nantel joins Justin Ling to assess the impact of two questionable “bot attacks” recently making headlines in Canada. Plus, gonzo-style tactics have been adopted by conservative outlets in Canada. What an ambush of Justin Trudeau on a beach…

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AMA EP 153: Let it Be (English, Español et Français) 59:43

1M ago59:43

59:43

A MultiLingual Affair (AMA) on CFRU 93.3FM TUESDAYS, 4-5PM EST, with/con/avec Takeyce on (www.cfru.ca), Guelph, CANADA ***** Inspirational Words - Les mots inspirants - Las palabras inspiradoras: Let it be! Qu'il en soit ainsi ! ¡ Que así sea! ***** #letitbe #quilensoitainsi #queasisea #tiznatural #takeyce ❤️❤️❤️❤️ #dyke&theblazers #victorjsefo #an…

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Can You be Allergic to Music? 35:12

1M ago35:12

35:12

Most of us find joy in melodies and rhythms. Catchy tunes we hear at the coffee shop, in the mall, or even muzak in the elevator can get stuck in our heads. That's what happened to Anya. Except, music did not bring her joy; it felt like torture. When songs got stuck in Anya's head, they would not stop; the music was loud, pounding incessantly, and …

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Who was ISIS Planning to Kill in Toronto? 36:37

2M ago36:37

36:37

Google is found in a U.S. ruling to have an illegal monopoly on search. Michael Geist joins to compare the American antitrust approach to Big Tech to Canadian taxation efforts. An alleged ISIS terrorist attack is narrowly avoided in Toronto, but who was it targeting? Why communities need access to information at times of heightened risk, and how an…

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AMA EP 152: Break through the storm (English, Español et Français) 59:53

2M ago59:53

59:53

A MultiLingual Affair (AMA) on CFRU 93.3FM TUESDAYS, 4-5PM EST, with/con/avec Takeyce on (www.cfru.ca), Guelph, CANADA ***** Inspirational Words - Les mots inspirants - Las palabras inspiradoras: Break through the storm! Briser la tempête ! ¡ Romper la tormenta ! ***** #breakthroughthestorm #briserlatempete #romperlatormenta #tiznatural #takeyce ❤️…

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The Astonishing Failure of Trudeau's Media Bailout 35:55

2M ago35:55

35:55

Justin Ling has kind of had it. While the veteran political journalist has endless patience for people in power trying to do the right thing, he can’t stand when a government refuses to see reality. So when Canada’s Heritage Minister reacted with surprise to the suggestion that, despite everything her government’s done for it, the country’s news me…

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(Détours) Confessions d’une ex-journaliste sportive 36:07

2M ago36:07

36:07

Pour la première fois, les Jeux Olympiques comptent autant d’athlètes hommes que d’athlètes femmes. Pourtant, parité ne signifie pas égalité. Que ce soit sur les terrains de sport ou dans les salles de nouvelles qui leur sont dédiées, femmes et hommes ne reçoivent ni les mêmes moyens ni un traitement égal. Pour cette émission, Emilie Nicolas reçoit…

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(Short Cuts) Game of Drones: Canada Pays for Olympic Cheating 40:20

2M ago40:20

40:20

Drones make headlines at the Paris Olympics, and it’s all Canadian soccer’s fault. Mattea Roach joins Jonathan Goldsbie to consider the narratives around cheating in sports, and why it’s less personal than it was with Ben Johnson. Plus, why exactly does Postmedia want to acquire Atlantic Canada newspaper chain SaltWire? Breaking down the economics …

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AMA EP 151: Love Like you Don't (English, Español et Français) 52:56

2M ago52:56

52:56

A MultiLingual Affair (AMA) on CFRU 93.3FM TUESDAYS, 4-5PM EST, with/con/avec Takeyce on (www.cfru.ca), Guelph, CANADA ***** Inspirational Words - Les mots inspirants - Las palabras inspiradoras: Love like you Don't! Aimez comme vous ne le faites pas ! ¡ Amo como no lo haces ! ***** #tebogophaladicorneliaphooko #lovelikeyoudont #aimezcommevousnelef…

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The Menswear Guy Ranks Trudeau, Poilievre, and Singh 37:03

2M ago37:03

37:03

@DieWorkWear, also known as the Menswear Guy, on Twitter (or X), is a sensation — a critic, a teacher, and a gentleman. One million people follow him for his masterclasses on the outfits of the most famous and powerful men in the world. On this episode he sits down with Jesse Brown to reveal what our politicians’ clothes say about them. And what th…

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(Short Cuts) Biden’s Gone, Trudeau Hangs On 38:57

2M ago38:57

38:57

All this talk of major leaders stepping aside, but it’s the Mayor of Kamloops BC, Reid Hamer-Jackson, who has our attention. In a raucous ‘resignation related” press conference, Hamer-Jackson singles out one Kamloops media member, radio host Brett Mineer, in particular. Plus, Kamala Harris replaces Joe Biden, and the Canadian media revives her tenu…

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AMA EP 150: Close the Door(English, Español et Français) 57:16

2M ago57:16

57:16

A MultiLingual Affair (AMA) on CFRU 93.3FM TUESDAYS, 4-5PM EST, with/con/avec Takeyce on (www.cfru.ca), Guelph, CANADA ***** Inspirational Words - Les mots inspirants - Las palabras inspiradoras: Close the Door ! Ferme la porte ! ¡Cierra la puerta ! ***** #closethedoor #fermelaporte #cierralapuerta #tiznatural #takeyce ❤️❤️❤️❤️ #rosemayalba #enyewf…

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How to Beat the Airline that Screwed You 35:49

2M ago35:49

35:49

Gabor Lukacs has won over 25 regulatory complaints against airlines - and even taken airlines to court to uphold the rights of passengers. But he doesn’t want to keep his methods a secret - he’s here to tell you how to get a refund, get compensation for a cancelled flight, and even what to do if you’re sitting on the tarmac for hours. Correction: I…

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(Détours) Besoin de légèreté 35:53

2M ago35:53

35:53

D’après le Digital News Report 2024, 40% des Canadiens évitent souvent ou parfois de s’informer. Derrière cette fatigue informationnelle se trouvent différentes raisons comme l’accumulation de mauvaises nouvelles, leur quantité, leur piètre qualité et les émotions qu’elles nous font ressentir. Emilie Nicolas en parle avec la psychologue clinicienne…

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(Short Cuts) Pierre Keeps it Hot After Trump Gets Shot 34:38

2M ago34:38

34:38

Do we need to “dial down” our political rhetoric in Canada, following the attempted assassination of Trump? Canadian journalism icon Jan Wong joins us to consider Canadian responses to American political violence. Plus, following the death of Canadian author Alice Munro, the truth has finally emerged about her husband’s sexual assault of her daught…

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Introducing Inside Kabul 4:13

2M ago4:13

4:13

Today we are bringing you a sneak preview of an incredibly urgent, deeply compelling piece of audio journalism from Radio France. It was originally broadcast in French and was heaped with critical acclaim including the most prestigious prize in radio, The Prix Italia. It has now been translated into English and we have the privilege of bringing it …

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AMA EP149: What a Difference a Day Makes (English, Español et Français) 58:34

2M ago58:34

58:34

A MultiLingual Affair (AMA) on CFRU 93.3FM TUESDAYS, 4-5PM EST, with/con/avec Takeyce on (www.cfru.ca), Guelph, CANADA ***** Inspirational Words - Les mots inspirants - Las palabras inspiradoras: What a Difference a Day Makes! Quelle différence une journée fait! ¡ Qué diferencia hace un día ! ***** #whatadifferenceadaymakes #quelledifferenceunejour…

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The Last Ambulance 34:03

2M ago34:03

34:03

For forty years, Hal Newman worked in Emergency Medical Services. After retiring, he decided to start an online platform, The Last Ambulance, where he investigates the problems he saw in the EMS system. Messages started pouring in from EMS workers from across the country. Now his platform has become a voice for many health care and emergency servic…

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(Short Cuts) Pudd’nhead POTUS 43:44

3M ago43:44

43:44

Over the past two weeks, the media has suddenly become experts in diagnosing neurodegenerative disorders following Biden’s stumbles at the debate. Canadian Youtuber J.J. McCullough joins Justin Ling to dissect this presidential testing of our patience. Then, the Liberals are serious about stemming disinformation, and that’s why they’re paying socia…

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AMA EP148: Speak up (English, Español et Français) 59:41

2M ago59:41

59:41

A MultiLingual Affair (AMA) on CFRU 93.3FM TUESDAYS, 4-5PM EST, with/con/avec Takeyce on (www.cfru.ca), Guelph, CANADA. ***** Inspirational Words - Les mots inspirants - Las palabras inspiradoras: Speak up! Parlez ! ! ¡ Hablar ! ***** #speakup #parlez #hablar #tiznatural #takeyce ❤️❤️❤️❤️ #benininternationalmusical #bombino #aquakulture #belindabra…

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Dear Taliban: Part Three 32:07

3M ago32:07

32:07

In our final episode, Investigative Reporter Molly Thomas showcases the hopes and frustrations of three Afghan girls, many years after the Taliban takeover. In the spring of 2023, The Michener-Deacon Fellowship for Investigative Reporting was awarded to then CTV W5 correspondent, Molly Thomas, for her special project on education in Afghanistan. Th…

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Dear Taliban: Part Two 39:37

3M ago39:37

39:37

Join Investigative Reporter Molly Thomas as she lands on the ground in South Asia to uncover the heartbreaking story of a young Afghan girl, with a unique connection to Canada. In the spring of 2023, The Michener-Deacon Fellowship for Investigative Reporting was awarded to then CTV W5 correspondent, Molly Thomas, for her special project on educatio…

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(Détours) Une guerre en chasse une autre 38:00

3M ago38:00

38:00

En février 2022, les grands médias occidentaux envoyaient des journalistes en Ukraine couvrir les premiers temps de l’invasion russe. Émissions spéciales, directs avec l’Ukraine et dossiers consacrés à la guerre fleurissaient dans les journaux, à la radio et au téléjournal. Qu’en est-il aujourd’hui, alors que le conflit israelo-palestinien occupe l…

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(Short Cuts) Populism Trumps Biden and Trudeau 39:30

3M ago39:30

39:30

It’s been a tough week for leadership in North America, with calls for resignation dominating the headlines on both sides of the border. Paul Wells joins Emilie Nicolas to discuss the larger global context around Trudeau’s recent struggles, and how the international rise of the far right is an important and underreported factor in Canadian politics…

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AMA EP147: Take Care of Yourself (English, Español et Français) 59:30

3M ago59:30

59:30

A MultiLingual Affair (AMA) on CFRU 93.3FM TUESDAYS, 4-5PM EST, with/con/avec Takeyce on (www.cfru.ca), Guelph, CANADA. ***** Inspirational Words - Les mots inspirants - Las palabras inspiradoras: Take Care of Yourself ! Prends soin de toi ! ¡ Cuidate ! ***** #takecareofyourself #prendssoindetoi #cuidate #tiznatural #takeyce ❤️❤️❤️❤️ #anglinamango …

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