Best Robert MacFarlane Podcasts (2024)

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Author Robert Macfarlane on the relationship between landscape and the human heart 54:08

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Robert Macfarlane says his writing is about the relationship between landscape and the human heart. His books share his encounters with treacherous mountain passages, mammoth glaciers flowing perceptibly into the sea, and harrowing descents into fissures inside the Earth. *This episode originally aired on Oct. 25, 2023.…

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From The Vault – Interview with Robert Macfarlane, Underland: A Deep Time Journey 1:08:13

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A very special interview is brought out of the archives as acclaimed British writer Robert Macfarlane joins Amy for an in-depth conversation about the connections between landscape, language, people, and place. This expansive conversation begins with an exploration of the aspects of nature, landscape, and place that motivate Robert’s writing. Rober…

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Robert Macfarlane Climbs Mountains And Delves Into The Underland With Amy Mullins 1:08:13

24d ago1:08:13

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A very special interview was brought out of the archives as acclaimed British writer Robert Macfarlane joins Amy for an in-depth conversation about the connections between landscape, language, people, and place. This expansive conversation begins with an exploration of the aspects of nature, landscape, and place that motivate Robert’s writing. Robe…

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Arctic Amazon Art Project: The Mural, Part One 54:08

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The Arctic and the Amazon may be far apart geographically, but art connects them intimately. As part of a public art project bringing Indigenous artists from both regions together, Inuk artist Niap and the Shipibo artist Olinda Silvano worked on a mural that now graces the campus of Toronto Metropolitan University. They share their inspirations and…

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Energy, Accountability, and Advocacy: Federal Reforms and Local Impact with Congresswoman Maloy 1:25:59

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Newly elected Congresswoman Celeste Maloy from Utah's District 2 shares her journey, the emotional highs and lows, and the meticulous policy work that fuels her passion. From her narrow primary victory to her stance on crucial issues like FISA and the impact of media-driven outrage on small businesses, Celeste provides an unfiltered look at her pol…

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An Outsider Inside the Trades: Hilary Peach 54:08

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You can’t pay rent with experimental poetry, so Hilary Peach trained as a welder. Twenty-plus years on, she’s now a boiler inspector, poet, and author of an award-winning memoir, Thick Skin: Field Notes from a Sister in the Brotherhood. Peach talks about the joys and contradictions of being an outsider inside the trades. *This episode originally ai…

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Perimeter Institute Public Lectures: The Physics of Jazz | Dark Matter Night 54:08

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Physicist and jazz musician Stephon Alexander muses about the interplay of jazz, physics, and math. And cosmologist Katie Mack unpacks the latest thinking about the mysteries of dark matter, as part of the Perimeter Institute Public Lecture series. *This episode originally aired on Nov. 14, 2023.

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Feline Philosophy: What We Can Learn From Cats 54:07

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Platforms, Power and Democracy: Understanding the Influence of Social Media 54:09

24h ago54:09

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Research around social media was already hard to do. Now it’s even harder. Researchers describe how Big Tech and right-wing lawsuits block efforts to hold social media giants accountable. *This episode originally aired on Feb. 1, 2024.

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Healing the Land, Part Two: From Eden Ecology to Indigenous Ecology 54:07

7d ago54:07

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More than two years after a devastating fire, IDEAS visited St'át'imc territory around Lillooet, B.C. to learn how 21st-century wildfires are reshaping the landscape. This two-part series follows the work of the northern St'át'imc Nations, land guardians, and scientists from the Indigenous Ecology Lab at UBC as they seek to document the effects of …

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Surviving Economic Downturns, Market Fluctuations and Financial Planning Essentials 1:07:12

1d ago1:07:12

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Learn how to interpret the recent market sell-offs, unexpected job reports, and the Bank of Japan's interest rate adjustments with Rob and Branden Du Charme with Du Charme Wealth Management. We'll break down the Federal Reserve's rate hikes and explain the VIX or volatility index, helping you understand the true implications of market volatility fo…

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Interview with A. C. Grayling, Philosophy And Life: Exploring the Great Questions of How to Live 1:04:45

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British philosopher and best-selling author A. C. Grayling joins Amy in the Triple R studios for a very special in-depth conversation. Anthony tells us how we can consciously build our own philosophy of life, and why it is so important that we have one of our own. Grayling doesn't want to be prescriptive, but rather says we should take what's best …

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Interview with Satyajit Das, Wild Quests: Journeys into Ecotourism and the Future for Animals 1:13:20

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Author and former financier Satyajit Das joins Amy for a long-form conversation about the rise of ecotourism, the joys and wonders of seeing animals "in the wild," along with ecotourism's very problematic effects, as explored in his latest book, Wild Quests: Journeys into Ecotourism and the Future for Animals (Monash University Publishing).Is Das w…

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Healing the Land, Part One: After the Fire 54:08

9d ago54:08

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More than two years after a devastating fire, IDEAS visited St'át'imc territory around Lillooet, B.C. to learn how 21st-century wildfires are reshaping the landscape. This two-part series follows the work of the northern St'át'imc Nations, land guardians, and scientists from the Indigenous Ecology Lab at UBC as they seek to document the effects of …

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Kate Beaton: What's lost when working-class voices are not heard 54:08

7h ago54:08

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Kate Beaton and her family have deep roots in hard-working, rural Cape Breton, Nova Scotia. In her 2024 Henry Kreisel Memorial Lecture, the popular cartoonist points out what is lost when working-class voices are shut out of opportunities in the worlds of arts, culture, and media. *This episode originally aired on March 26, 2024.…

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Of Dogs and Derrida: Understanding the dogs’ point of view 54:08

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Healing and the Healer: Dr. Jillian Horton on compassion in health care 54:08

6h ago54:08

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In her book, We Are All Perfectly Fine: A Memoir of Love, Medicine and Healing, Dr. Jillian Horton shares her personal story of burnout and calls for developing a compassionate medical system, with a more balanced and humane understanding of what it means to heal and be healed. *This episode originally aired on Jan. 18, 2024.…

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ARC Ensemble: The Forgotten Music of Exiled Composers 54:08

6h ago54:08

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For the last 20 years, members of ARC Ensemble have dedicated themselves to recovering the forgotten works of exiled composers. Recently, the ensemble revived the works of Frederick Block — music that hasn't been performed publicly in nearly a century. *This episode originally aired on Dec. 19, 2023.…

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From Indictments to Innovations with Box House CEO Jeremy Johnson 1:37:09

3h ago1:37:09

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Ever wondered how entrepreneurs tackle both legal nightmares and ambitious projects? Today, we promise an enlightening conversation with Jeremy Johnson, the CEO of Box House, who shares his harrowing experiences with government indictments and the relentless pressure of ever-evolving charges. Jeremy also lets us in on his personal venture of buildi…

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Philosopher A. C. Grayling On How To Build Your Own Philosophy Of Life 1:04:45

10d ago1:04:45

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British philosopher and best-selling author A. C. Grayling joins Amy in the Triple R studios for a very special in-depth conversation. Anthony tells us how we can consciously build our own philosophy of life, and why it is so important that we have one of our own. Grayling doesn't want to be prescriptive, but rather says we should take what's best …

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The Life and Times of Salman Rushdie 54:08

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Salman Rushdie sees reality through the lens of time. There are the months after the nearly-fatal attack of August 2022 that he details in his memoir Knife. And the decade following the Iranian state’s February 1989 fatwa against him. In this conversation with Nahlah Ayed, he describes hinge moments in his uncannily storied life. *This episode orig…

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The Hinge Years: 1989 | Uprisings and Downfalls 54:08

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Our series exploring five years in the 20th century that shaped the world ends with the year 1989. The Berlin Wall comes tumbling down. There are democratic uprisings in Czechoslovakia, Bulgaria, Poland and Hungary. A riot in Tiananmen Square in Beijing is met with a fierce crackdown. *This episode originally aired on Jan. 26, 2024.…

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Rats: Haunting Humanity’s Footsteps 54:07

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Historian uses Canadian prize money to buy drones for Ukraine 54:09

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For the Sake of the Common Good: Honouring Lois Wilson 54:08

7d ago54:08

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Lois Wilson has lived many lives during her 96 years as a United Church Minister, a Senator, a human rights advocate, and an inspiration to many. She exhibits a humility that can only be described as steadfast. For the Sake of the Common Good: Essays in Honour of Lois Wilson is a tribute to the life and work of a remarkable Canadian. *This episode …

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Religion & Politics | Creating A Standard Of Living 1:21:43

18d ago1:21:43

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Ever wondered why a significant number of Americans identify as Christian but have a limited grasp of core Christian doctrines? We kick off this episode exploring this intriguing paradox, setting the stage for a deeper dive into how faith intertwines with everyday challenges. We bring you a riveting real estate story from the Ledges community, wher…

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Astra Taylor's CBC Massey Lectures | #5: Escaping the Burrow 1:02:08

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The Hinge Years: 1973 | The Dictators 54:07

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In part four of our series exploring five years that shaped the world, IDEAS examines 1973. Augusto Pinochet comes to power in Chile, and dictators rule Portugal, Greece, Uganda and beyond. The OPEC oil embargo sets the world on a new path. The American Supreme Court legalizes abortion in Roe v. Wade, 50 years before it would be overturned. *This e…

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Entre Chien et Loup: How Dogs Began 54:07

12d ago54:07

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Scientists agree that dogs evolved from wolves and were the first domesticated animals. But exactly how that happened is hotly contested. IDEAS contributor Neil Sandell examines the theories and the evolution of the relationship between dogs and humans. *This episode originally aired on March 1, 2021.…

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A Guide to Hope, Learning and Shakespeare: Scholar Shannon Murray 54:08

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Buying Buddha, Selling Rumi 54:08

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Fighting for the American Dream | Hidden Springs RV Resort with Jon & Nicole Graf 1:16:02

24d ago1:16:02

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Imagine turning a family property into a thriving business, despite facing countless hardships along the way. That's the incredible story of Jon and Nicole, who met at Dixie State College in 1990 and remained in the cherished community of St. George. We unravel their roots, the early days of juggling construction careers and raising six children. T…

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Astra Taylor's CBC Massey Lectures | #4: Beyond Human Security 1:03:39

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The Hinge Years: 1963 | Social Revolutions 54:08

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English: Friend or Frenemy? 54:08

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Négritude: The Birth of Black Humanism 54:08

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Historian Tiya Miles on how a mother's love outlasted slavery 54:08

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Southern Utah Real Estate: Market Update Q2-2024 1:14:22

22d ago1:14:22

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Explore the high-stakes world of real estate finance and discover how high debt-to-income loans can be a game changer for those on the rise. Our guest, Chantry, offers his expert insights into current market trends that could shape your financial future. But that's not all—we also venture into the critical topic of water management in Southern Utah…

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Astra Taylor's CBC Massey Lectures | #3: Consumed by Curiosity 1:04:07

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It’s a paradox — we live in the most prosperous era in human history, but it’s also an era of profound insecurity. Massey Lecturer Astra Taylor suggests that history shows that increased material security helps people be more open-minded, tolerant, and curious. But rising insecurity does the reverse — it drives us apart.…

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The Hinge Years: 1938 | The Winds of War 54:08

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On the eve of the Second World War, Hitler annexes Austria and escalates antisemitic persecution, Japan wages war on China, and the parallel collapse of democracy in both the East and West sets the stage for war. This is the second episode in our series exploring five years that have shaped the world. It originally aired on Jan. 23, 2024.…

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Ideas Introduces: Tested 39:00

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Tested is a new podcast series from CBC and NPR that asks the question, who gets to compete? Since the beginning of women’s sports, there has been a struggle over who qualifies for the women’s category. Tested follows the unfolding story of elite female runners who have been told they can no longer race as women, because of their biology. As the Ol…

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The Endless Procession of Days | Ian Williams 54:08

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How should we fill our time, and what is most important to remember? Giller Prize-winning novelist and poet Ian Williams looks at the meaning of life, work and the relationship between the past and future, inspired by the Crow's Theatre's production of Anton Chekhov's classic drama, Uncle Vanya. *This episode originally aired on March 11, 2024.…

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The Emancipation of Turkish Writer Ahmet Altan, Pt 2 54:08

1M ago54:08

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For nearly five years, Turkey imprisoned one of its most significant writers. Fifty-one Nobel laureates called for his release. Now free, the resilient Ahmet Altan reflects on the meaning of freedom, inside and out.

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A Political Prisoner’s Odyssey: Writer Ahmet Altan, Pt 1 54:08

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Celebrated Turkish writer Ahmet Altan spent almost five years in jail. He wrote his memoir which was smuggled out on bits of paper. This episode aired while he was still in prison. It won an Amnesty International Canada Media Award for outstanding human rights reporting. Tomorrow IDEAS features a conversation with CBC producer Mary Lynk and the now…

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Financial Evolution: From Gold Standard to Bitcoin Innovation 1:09:17

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Can Bitcoin truly revolutionize our financial systems, or is it just a passing trend? In this episode, we embark on an enlightening exploration of cryptocurrency, banking, and finance, recounting the riveting tale of a friend whose early Bitcoin investments paid off against all odds. We also reflect on how the eye-opening book "The Creature from Je…

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Satyajit Das On Ecotourism, Deep Ecology, And The Future Of The Natural World 1:13:20

1M ago1:13:20

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Author and former financier Satyajit Das joins Amy for a long-form conversation about the rise of ecotourism, the joys and wonders of seeing animals "in the wild," along with ecotourism's problematic effects, as explored in his latest book, Wild Quests: Journeys into Ecotourism and the Future for Animals (Monash University Publishing). Is Das witne…

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Astra Taylor's CBC Massey Lectures | #2: Barons or Commoners? 58:34

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In Astra Taylor's second Massey Lecture, she argues our social order runs on insecurity. But we’re also guaranteed the right to “security of the person.” The wealthy barons of the past and present have defined what security means for themselves — but the rest of us, ordinary commoners, have fought for something else instead.…

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The Hinge Years: 1919 | Dividing the Spoils 54:08

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After the First World War, the Western powers create new borders and carve out spheres of influence, leaders from the Global South fight for self-determination, and the League of Nations and the Communist International are formed. In this series, IDEAS explores five years in the 20th century that have shaped our world today. *This episode originall…

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How philosophy plays a vital role in Canada's biggest ethical debates 54:08

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Arthur Schafer taught ethics to medical students in 1972. His 50-year career put the philosopher at the heart of major ethical debates like MAID. Schafer discusses the role of philosophers in addressing the increasingly complex ethical dilemmas confronting individuals and society as a whole. *This episode originally aired on May 16, 2024.…

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Interview with Kate Manne, Unshrinking: How To Fight Fatphobia 1:14:10

1M ago1:14:10

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Author and philosopher Dr Kate Manne returns to speak in-depth with Amy about her excellent new book, Unshrinking: How To Fight Fatphobia. As Kate describes it; "part memoir, part polemic, and part (all?) philosophy, this book aims to show why fatphobia is a vital social justice issue, and provide an analysis of what fatphobia is and how it works."…

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