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    23 hours ago

    "Can we have leadership on climate change and at the same time [double] down on our reliance on production of heavy oil for export?" lays out the political context for this week's Trans Mountain reconsideration hearings in B.C.

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  2. 2 hours ago

    "As the years go on, the number of people directly employed by these big companies has shrunk drastically." talks GM, Oshawa and corporate bailouts for the Canadian auto sector:

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  3. 21 hours ago

    As Trans Mountain reconsideration hearings continue in B.C. today, we ask: What will it take to build Trans Mountain? What will it take to stop it? lays out the arguments. Listen here:

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  4. Nov 26

    "If they're going into these consultations already saying they're supportive of the pipeline...can it be a meaningful two-way dialogue?" on the federal government's role at Trans Mountain reconsideration hearings this week

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  5. Nov 23

    "When it comes to concrete measures, Canada's one of those countries that's yet to take firm, tangible steps in response to this entire case." on Canada's reaction to Jamal Khashoggi's murder

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  6. Nov 23

    "They'll also have [to] answer for Canadians if they do nothing and they sit on their hands...they're in a bit of a difficult spot." on the pressure for Canada to act in light of Jamal Khashoggi's murder

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  7. Nov 22

    "Drake has a real army, sort of like a ride or die" on the violence that erupted at Pusha T's Toronto show...and how the feud between Drake and Pusha T might have inspired it

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  8. Nov 22

    "In rap culture, when you call into question someone's street credibility...that whole posing posture...that's a big deal in hip hop." explains the Drake and Pusha T beef, in light of the brawl at Toronto Pusha T concert

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  9. Nov 21

    "Some of the Canadians were unable to drive vehicles...a couple of them had found that their children had quite violent nosebleeds at exactly the same time, on the same nights" on the experience of diplomats affected by 'Havana Syndrome'

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  10. Nov 21

    And here's the article we promised on Canada's Auditor-General scolding the government for not doing enough to protect Canadian diplomats.

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  11. Nov 21

    An addendum to today's episode (a thread): This is piece on the mysterious 'Havana Syndrome':

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  12. Nov 21

    "They had the symptoms of a fairly serious concussion, without any the physical trauma that would cause a concussion." on the mysterious illness that hit Canadian diplomats in Cuba. Listen here:

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  13. Nov 20

    "I also believe that we can't stop by only recognizing Viola Desmond. We have to continue to uncover these histories." Advocate El Jones shares how the civil rights pioneer's work in confronting racism needs to continue in her home of Nova Scotia.

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  14. Nov 20

    "Celebrating Viola Desmond also does mean that we have to ask ourselves the question: why was she fighting segregation in the first place?" Advocate El Jones on Viola Desmond's unfinished work - and racism today in her home province of Nova Scotia.

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  15. Nov 19

    In the interest of transparency we should mention that our guest on today's show about sexual assault and 'hazing' is the son of CBC journalist Bob McKeown.

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  16. Nov 19

    "Despite what it may feel like right now, you're not alone." As police investigate alleged assaults and sexual assaults at St. Michael's, D'arcy McKeown speaks out about his own sexual assault and "hazing" incident:

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    Nov 19

    Thankful to D'Arcy McKeown for sharing his experience with a disturbing "hazing" at McGill University with us today on . It's worth a listen:

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  18. Nov 19

    Hear the full story here:

    This episode had me sobbing on the streetcar. I can't even fathom how stuff like this still happens.
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  19. Nov 19

    "People need to stop writing this off as... boys will be boys... these actions have the potential to damage someone long term." McGill 'hazing' survivor D'Arcy McKeown reflects on sexual assault allegations at St. Michael's College School:

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  20. Nov 19

    "Despite what it may feel like right now, you're not alone." As police investigate alleged sexual assaults at St-Michael's, D'arcy McKeown shares about his own sexual assault and 'hazing' incident.

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