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Gord Cunningham
Community economic development practitioner inspired by John McKnight's Ideas episode; describes how the program changed his career toward asset-based community development.
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Dec 1, 2025
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How an IDEAS episode on traffic changed a doctor's practice
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Joanna Oda, a public health physician influenced by a 2005 episode on traffic, shares how it shaped her view on upstream health solutions. She cleverly compares traffic solutions to obesity fixes, arguing against quick fixes. Gord Cunningham, a community development worker, explains how John's McKnight's ideas shifted his focus to asset-based community development, changing his career path. Young activist Gwen Allen recounts how attending Sally Armstrong's lecture spurred her to advocate for gender equality and public speaking, inspiring her peers.
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