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Apr 5, 2024 • 25min

Israeli airstrikes and the deadly risk of feeding Gaza

David Miliband, CEO of the International Rescue, discusses the Israeli airstrike on an aid convoy in Gaza, the challenges of delivering aid during conflict, and the need for a paradigm shift in humanitarian efforts in the region.
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Apr 4, 2024 • 24min

Is Canadian aluminum being green-washed?

The podcast delves into the controversy surrounding the production of 'green' aluminum for electric vehicles in Quebec, exposing environmental costs and undisclosed chemical spills. It also explores the impact of bauxite mining in the Amazon and the need for transparency and sustainability in the aluminum industry.
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Apr 3, 2024 • 31min

Facebook whistleblower on school boards’ social media lawsuits

Frances Haugen, the Facebook whistleblower, discusses Ontario school boards' lawsuits against social media giants for harming children. Topics include addictive design, platform safety concerns, harmful content exposure, impact on teen behavior, legal battles, and the need for regulatory measures to protect children.
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Apr 2, 2024 • 24min

Ohtani, Porter and sport’s gambling problem

MLB's star Shohei Ohtani and NBA's Jontay Porter are embroiled in gambling investigations, raising concerns about sports integrity. Discussion on the impact of gambling partnerships on fans and athletes, and the potential threat to the future of sports leagues.
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Apr 1, 2024 • 24min

Front Burner Presents: The Pornhub Empire Episode 2

Explore how Pornhub became a mainstream powerhouse using data, PR, and celebrities. Uncover the onboarding process requiring new hires to watch porn. Discover the revenue tactics, compliance rules, and marketing strategies of tube sites like Pornhub.
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Mar 29, 2024 • 24min

Beyoncé and country’s Black roots

Guest Taylor Crumpton discusses Beyoncé's impact on country music, highlighting its Black roots and the genre's history of being tailored for a white audience. The podcast delves into the challenges faced by Black artists in the industry, addressing issues of cultural theft, underrepresentation, and controversy surrounding Beyoncé's presence in the country music world.
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Mar 28, 2024 • 22min

Why didn’t the U.S. block a Gaza ceasefire vote?

Julian Borger from The Guardian talks about the US abstaining on a Gaza ceasefire vote at the UN, signaling a potential shift in US-Israel relations. They discuss the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, US public opinion on Israel's military actions, and the implications of reevaluating military aid to Israel.
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Mar 27, 2024 • 22min

Inflation has slowed. At what cost?

Canada's inflation numbers have once again come in lower than expected, and are nearing where our central bank wants them. But to get here, the Bank of Canada has kept interest rates high to slow the economy.So was it actually the Bank's rate hikes that brought inflation down? Is the sting of high rates worth the success so far? And how much further does inflation — and the economy — need to slow before the Bank drops rates? Armine Yalnizyan is an economist and the Atkinson Fellow On The Future Of Workers.
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Mar 26, 2024 • 24min

Drought bears down on Alberta

Alberta faces a harsh drought ahead with low snowpack and reservoir levels, posing a threat to agriculture and water use. Experts predict a continued dry trend, raising concerns for the province's future. The podcast explores the impact of climate change on water scarcity and the government's proactive measures to address the impending crisis
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Mar 25, 2024 • 23min

Why would ISIS-K attack Russia?

Gunmen attack a concert in Moscow, ISIS-K claims responsibility. Russia doubts the claims. Briar Stewart discusses the Crocus City Hall attack and the unanswered questions.

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