Best Les Trans Podcasts (2024)

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Municipalities Unbound Episode #3: Social Issues 1:01:42

2h ago1:01:42

1:01:42

Join Independent Senator Paula Simons of Alberta and Senator Ratna Omidvar of Ontario as they co-host the final roundtable on municipal issues, inspired by Senator Simons' Senate inquiry into the role of municipalities in Canada today. They are joined by Mayor Dawn Arnold, Mayor of Moncton, New Brunswick; Dr. Kennedy Stewart, professor at Simon Fra…

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Table ronde d'enquête sénatoriale sur les municipalités #2 : Préparation aux situations d'urgences 1:24:47

2h ago1:24:47

1:24:47

Rejoignez la sénatrice indépendante de l'Alberta, Paula Simons, alors qu'elle anime la deuxième enquête sur les municipalités, modérée par la sénatrice indépendante de l'Ontario, Bernadette Clement. Cette conversation met en vedette des maires franco-canadiens éminents de partout au pays, plongeant dans le sujet vital des municipalités et de la pré…

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Municipalities Unbound Episode 1: Infrastructure 1:01:28

3h ago1:01:28

1:01:28

Independent Albertan Senator Paula Simons moderates a panel of prominent Canadian experts on the topic of infrastructure and municipalities. She is joined by former federal Cabinet Minister Hon. Lisa Raitt, former Calgary Major and current Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi, Bridgewater Mayor David Mitchell, urban planner and Co-Chair Commissioner of…

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Voices of Sovereignty Podcast Series: Episode 2 27:34

10d ago27:34

27:34

Through insightful conversations, compelling stories, and thoughtful analysis, the Voices of Sovereignty podcast aims to shed light on the importance of First Nations Data Sovereignty and inspire collective action towards a future where First Nation peoples have full control over their data, their narratives, and their destiny. In this second episo…

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Voices of Sovereignty Podcast Series: Episode 1 38:04

1M ago38:04

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Through insightful conversations, compelling stories, and thoughtful analysis, the Voices of Sovereignty podcast aims to shed light on the importance of First Nations Data Sovereignty and inspire collective action towards a future where First Nation peoples have full control over their data, their narratives, and their destiny. In this first episod…

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Protecting Trans Kids: a Conversation with Alex Marshall and Kristy Harcourt 45:10

3M ago45:10

45:10

Senator Simons talks to Alex Marshall and Kristy Harcourt about proposed legislation that will negatively affect the health and privacy rights of the transgender community. Alex Marshall works for the University of Alberta’s College of Health Science, where she is the college’s Strategic Initiatives Officer for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion. Kris…

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The State of Journalism 1:04:20

4M ago1:04:20

1:04:20

As part of Freedom to Read Week celebrations, Senator Simons moderated a panel discussion with journalists Danielle Paradis, Jason Markusoff, and Jonny Wakefield on the state of journalism. This event was presented in partnership with the Edmonton Public Library, LitFest, and Calgary Public Library. Jonny Wakefield has been with the Edmonton Journa…

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Ep. 62: Trans Pulse Canada COVID-19 mini-series part 3 22:28

5M ago22:28

22:28

In our last episode, we are joined by guest Heather to discuss another theme of our qualitative analysis - changes in safety-related concerns among trans and nonbinary people during the pandemic. Through this episode our guest describes the ways in which some trans and nonbinary people experienced heightened safety concerns in addition to those rel…

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Ep. 61: Trans Pulse Canada COVID-19 mini-series part 3 18:02

5M ago18:02

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Through this episode, our guest Shadi speaks about another theme of the qualitative data analysis - the way COVID strained social networks, made it challenging to connect to the trans community, and the impact of virtual communication had on relationships.

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Ep. 60: Trans Pulse Canada COVID-19 mini-series part 2 25:08

5M ago25:08

25:08

In this episode along with our guest Hazel, we focus on another theme we found in the Trans Pulse COVID qualitative paper. We discuss the heightened financial, employment, and housing precarity that some trans and nonbinary folks experienced during the pandemic and the way this impacted community members.…

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Ep. 59: Trans Pulse Canada COVID-19 mini-series part 1 11:19

5M ago11:19

11:19

In this first episode, podcast host Leo Rutherford describes Trans Pulse Canada and its sub-study about COVID-19. He shares details of a thematic analysis of qualitative free-form responses from a national survey of trans and nonbinary people. In addition, the public health implications and key take-aways from the results of our study are described…

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Corb Lund: Cowboy Troubadour 32:50

5M ago32:50

32:50

Senator Simons speaks with Corb Lund about western history, storytelling, his evolution from heavy metal urban rocker to western troubadour, his battle against coal mining on the Eastern Slopes, and his brand-new album, El Viejo. (This interview was recorded January 16, 2024.)By Paula Simons

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Disinformation Contagion 35:46

6M ago35:46

35:46

Senator Simons speaks to Timothy Caulfield, Canada Research Chair in Health Law and Policy and Professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Alberta, about the Canadian and global rises of health misinformation and disinformation. Timothy's books, including Relax: A Guide to Everyday Health Decisions with More Facts and Less Worry and The Sc…

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Ep. 58: mod4PH Research Highlights - Within-host modelling: what does it mean to model immunity? 19:20

8M ago19:20

19:20

NCCID's new mod4PH Research Highlights podcast showcases new and relevant mathematical modelling concepts and research for public health. In this episode, we spoke with Dr Jane Heffernan from York University about using mathematical modelling methods for understanding and controlling infectious diseases in individuals (or immunology) and in populat…

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The Proof is in the Pudding 31:06

8M ago31:06

31:06

Senator Simons interviews Canada's newly appointed Supreme Court Justice, the Honourable Mary T. Moreau, about growing up franco-albertain, her groundbreaking legal career, and moving to bilingual Ottawa. (This interview was recorded on November 29, 2023.)By Paula Simons

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Talkin’ ‘Bout Communication 47:01

8M ago47:01

47:01

Senator Simons speaks with Dr. Emily Laidlaw, Karen Unland, and Jen Gerson about current and future communications issues. Dr. Emily Laidlaw is Canada Research Chair in Cybersecurity Law and Associate Professor of Law at the University of Calgary. Jen Gerson is a co-founder of The Line and a commentator and journalist who has contributed to the CBC…

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Ep. 57: mod4PH Research Highlights - Is scientific evidence enough? Using expert opinion to fill gaps in data in antimicrobial resistance research 14:39

9M ago14:39

14:39

NCCID's new mod4PH Research Highlights podcast showcases new and relevant mathematical modelling concepts and research for public health. In this episode, we will be speaking to Dr Melanie Cousins from the Public Health Agency of Canada about some of her PhD work, which was recently published in an article titled "Is scientific evidence enough? Usi…

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Reference Check 35:45

10M ago35:45

35:45

Senator Simons speaks to Dr. Eric Adams and Dr. Andrew Leach about the recent Supreme Court of Canada reference judgment, which found the Impact Assessment Act unconstitutional by a vote of 5-2. Dr. Adams is a Professor in the University of Alberta Faculty of Law. Dr. Leach is a Professor of Economics and Law at the University of Alberta. His new b…

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Alberta Pension Fact-Check 1:02:41

10M ago1:02:41

1:02:41

(September 2023) The Alberta Government recently announced its intention to move forward with splitting from the Canada Pension Plan (CPP) and creating a separate Alberta Pension Plan (APP). Senator Simons speaks with University of Calgary professors Dr. Lindsay Tedds and Dr. Trevor Tombe about the possibility of Alberta moving out of the Canada Pe…

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Ep. 56: mod4PH Research Highlights - NACI Guidelines for Economic Evaluation of Vaccination programs in Canada 18:57

11M ago18:57

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NCCID's new Mod4PH Research Highlights podcast showcases new and relevant mathematical modelling concepts and research for public health. Today, we will be speaking to Man Wah Yeung and Dr Beate Sander about the recently published Guidelines for the Economic Evaluation of Vaccination Programs in Canada, produced by the National Advisory Committee o…

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Ep. 55: mod4PH Research Highlights - the past, present, and future of math modelling for public health 15:48

12M ago15:48

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NCCID's new Mod4PH Research Highlights podcast showcases new and relevant math modelling concepts and research for public health. In this episode, we will be speaking to Dr Michael Li, who is a Senior Scientist at the National Microbiology Lab, Public Health Agency of Canada (PHAC). Michael currently applies his modelling skill set at PHAC in the d…

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Ep. 54: Mod4PH Research Highlights - successes and challenges in antibacterial modelling for public health 16:26

1y ago16:26

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NCCID's new Mod4PH Research Highlights podcast showcases new and relevant mathematical modelling research for public health. In this episode, we will be speaking to Dr. Gwen Knight. She is an Associate Professor at the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine, and co-Director of the LSHTM Antimicrobial Resistance Centre. Gwen’s research is fo…

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S4 Episode 10: Chinese Inclusion Acts 30:56

1y ago30:56

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To mark the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Exclusion Act, Senator Simons hosts a panel discussion with panelists Teresa Woo-Paw, Gary Mar, Nathan Ip, and K. Linda Tzang.By Paula Simons

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Ep. 53: Mod4PH Research Highlights - being a math modelling researcher during the COVID-19 pandemic 11:08

1y ago11:08

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NCCID's new Mod4PH Research Highlights podcast showcases new and relevant mathematical modelling research for public health. In this episode, we will be speaking to Dr. Rachael Milwid. After completing her postdoctoral fellowship at McGill University, Rachael joined the Public Health Agency of Canada in August 2021. Since then, she has used her mat…

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S4 Episode 9: Alberta Ablaze 32:24

1y ago32:24

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Senator Simons speaks with environmental author Ed Struzik about wildfires and the current Alberta wildfire emergency.By Paula Simons

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Ep. 52: Mod4PH Research Highlights - maximizing the impact of limited vaccine supply under different early mpox epidemic conditions 18:34

1+ y ago18:34

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NCCID's new Mod4PH Research Highlights podcast showcases new and relevant mathematical modelling research for public health. We first speak with with Jesse Knight, a final year Ph.D. candidate at the Institute of Medical Science at the University of Toronto. Working with Dr. Sharmistha Mishra at the MAP Centre for Urban Health Solutions of St. Mich…

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S4 Episode 8: One Just Transition 29:30

1+ y ago29:30

29:30

Senator Simons speaks with diversity and inclusion professional Marni Panas.By Paula Simons

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S4 Episode 7: Pension Planning 40:05

1+ y ago40:05

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Senator Simons speaks to a panel of experts about the Canadian Pension Plan (CPP) and the pros and cons of a possible Alberta Pension Plan. Panelists: Dr. Lindsay Tedds, Associate Professor in Economics at the University of Calgary; Deborah Yedlin, President & CEO of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce; Ricardo Acuna, Executive Director of the Parkland…

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S4 Episode 6: Migration 32:16

1+ y ago32:16

32:16

Senator Simons speaks with the administrator of Mstdn.ca, Chad Ohman about what has been called the Mastodon migration. Mstdn.ca Senator Simons on Mastodon Chronos Vocal Ensemble - Choristers Private TearsBy Paula Simons

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S4 Episode 5: The Future of Food 58:01

1+ y ago58:01

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Senator Simons moderates the 2022 University of Alberta Chancellor's Forum on Food for the Future. Panelists include Dr. Ellen Goddard, University of Alberta professor in the Faculty of Agricultural, Life and Environmental Sciences; Gleise M. da Silva, the first BCRC-Hays Chair in Beef Production Systems; Isha Datar, the Executive Director of New H…

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S4 Episode 4: Of Ducks and Men 38:41

1+ y ago38:41

38:41

Senator Simons speaks with Cape Breton cartoonist Kate Beaton about her graphic memoir, Ducks; her two years spent in the Alberta oil sands; and how the East coast and Alberta influence each other.By Paula Simons

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S4 Episode 3: On the Fringe 31:27

2y ago31:27

31:27

Senator Simons speaks to Vice News senior reporter Mack Lamoureux about his deep Franco-Albertan roots and his journalistic focus on extremist groups in Alberta and Canada.By Paula Simons

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S4 Episode 2: Her Voice of Fire (Part 2) 23:11

2y ago23:11

23:11

Senator Simons speaks with Cree/Iroquois/French journalist and author Brandi Morin about the papal visit to Canada, reconciliation, and the meaning of Wood Buffalo National Park.By Paula Simons

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S4 Episode 1: Her Voice of Fire (Part 1) 22:08

2y ago22:08

22:08

Senator Simons speaks to Cree/Iroquois/French journalist and author Brandi Morin about her memoir, Our Voice of Fire: A Memoir of a Warrior Rising.By Paula Simons

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S3: Episode 10: A Royal Progress 28:07

2y ago28:07

28:07

Senator Simons speaks to playwright, writer, composer, performer, director, and queer historian Darrin Hagen.By Paula Simons

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Ep. 51: Blastomycosis in Northwest Ontario 16:17

2y ago16:17

16:17

NCCID's Susie Taylor speaks with Dr. Lloyd Douglas, a Sioux Lookout First Nation Health Authority physician. Dr. Douglas discusses the recent outbreaks of blastomycosis in Northwest Ontario and outlines how health practitioners and the general public can respond.

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S3: Episode 9: 2022 Leitch Lecture Part 3 - In the Hot Seat 28:04

2+ y ago28:04

28:04

Senator Simons answers questions following the 2022 Merv Leitch, QC Memorial Lecture to the University of Alberta and the University of Calgary.By Paula Simons

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S3: Episode 8: 2022 Leitch Lecture Part 2 - My Life as an Amateur Gardener 28:30

2+ y ago28:30

28:30

Senator Simons delivers part two of the 2022 Merv Leitch, QC Memorial Lecture to the University of Alberta and the University of Calgary.By Paula Simons

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S3: Episode 7: 2022 Leitch Lecture Part 1 - Planting a Living Tree 18:29

2+ y ago18:29

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Senator Simons delivers the first part of the 2022 Merv Leitch, QC Memorial Lecture to the University of Alberta and the University of Calgary.By Paula Simons

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S3 Episode 6: Sense of Place 25:59

2+ y ago25:59

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Senator Simons interviews former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada Beverley McLachlin about her time as a jurist in Ottawa, differences between the Canadian and American Supreme Courts, and her bestselling mystery novels.By Paula Simons

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S3 Episode 5: Wind from the West 21:29

2+ y ago21:29

21:29

Senator Simons speaks with former Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada Beverley McLachlin about her Alberta roots, Alberta identity, and the true nature of freedom.By Paula Simons

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S3 Episode 4: The Prairies Got Something to Say 33:09

2+ y ago33:09

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Senator Simons speaks with Edmonton rapper and poet Cadence Weapon.By Paula Simons

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Ep. 50: COVID-19 and Inuit Communities 28:54

2+ y ago28:54

28:54

On the 31st episode of our series, we speak with Richard Budgell, newly appointed Professor of Practice of Inuit and Northern Health Promotion in the Department of Family Medicine at McGill University. Richard discusses with us the social-historical context of COVID-19 and how histories can reveal significant gaps in pandemic responses to inform fu…

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Ep. 49: COVID-19 and Sex Work - Part 2 22:34

2+ y ago22:34

22:34

On the 30th episode of our series, we continue our conversation with Elene Lam, Executive Director of Butterfly - Asian and Migrant Sex Workers Support Network. This time around, Elene is joined by Alice Cavanagh of Health Providers Against Poverty (HPAP). Through advocacy, education, and patient care, HPAP is working to eliminate poverty and reduc…

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S3 Episode 3: North. South. East. West. 34:54

2+ y ago34:54

34:54

Sen. Paula Simons sits down with the history-making new mayors of Edmonton and Calgary.By Paula Simons

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S3 Episode 2: The Equalizers II 24:27

2+ y ago24:27

24:27

Sen. Paula Simons continues the conversation with an expert panel on equalization, its past and future.By Paula Simons

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S3 Episode 1: The Equalizers I 37:12

2+ y ago37:12

37:12

Everything you ever wanted to know about equalization, as Sen. Paula Simons hosts an expert town hall.By Paula Simons

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Ep. 48: COVID-19 and Sex Work - Part 1 19:21

3y ago19:21

19:21

On the 29th episode of our series, we spoke to Elene Lam, Executive Director of Butterfly - Asian and Migrant Sex Workers Support Network. Butterfly was formed by sex workers, social workers, legal and health professionals. It provides support to, and advocates for, the rights of Asian and migrant sex workers.…

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Ep. 47: COVID-19 and South Asian Communities 24:15

3y ago24:15

24:15

On the 28th episode of our series, we discuss some of the structural determinants, intensified by COVID-19, that are playing a role in how the pandemic affects South Asian communities in Canada. We spoke with Dr. Ananya Tina Banerjee, Assistant Professor at the School of Population and Global Health, in the Department of Epidemiology, Biostatistics…

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Ep. 46: COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Guide 19:22

3y ago19:22

19:22

On the 27th episode of our series, we spoke with Dr. Myles Leslie, who leads a team of researchers at the School of Public Policy in the University of Calgary. They have developed the "Vaccine Hesitancy Guide” to support better clinical conversations about vaccines. It differentiates common types of vaccine hesitancy that primary care clinicians ma…

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