Best Suman Roy Podcasts (2025)

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How Equality Can Transform Food Security Everywhere 40:38

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4d ago40:38

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Ending hunger is about fairness and possibility. When equality shapes policy and cooperation, food security becomes achievable. In this episode of the Zero Hunger Project, our guest, Minister Ville Skinnari, Finland’s Former Minister for Development Cooperation and Foreign Trade, explains why equality is the missing link in global food security. Dr…

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Canada’s Food Sovereignty: Equity, Policy, and Community Power with Marissa Alexander 54:38

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When access to good food is treated as a right, not a privilege, we can begin to imagine a food system built on equity and care rather than charity. In this episode of the Zero Hunger Project, our guest, Marissa Alexander, Co-Executive Director at Food Secure Canada, joins us to talk about what food sovereignty really means in Canada. She explains …

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How Healing Yourself Can Help End Hunger with Bill Jollie 46:17

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True healing can ripple far beyond your own life. In this episode of the Zero Hunger Project, our guest, Bill Jollie, Founder and CEO of Interrupt Hunger, whose recovery from leukemia sparked a movement that connects health, hope, and community to fight hunger with heart. Bill founded Interrupt Hunger and created programs like "Donate Your Weight,"…

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From Power to Purpose Stories That Feed Hope, Not Silence with Mona Das 55:51

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Sometimes the voices we need most are the ones we've silenced the longest. In this episode of the Zero Hunger Project, our guest, Mona Das, a former Washington State Senator and TEDx speaker, shares how her journey from policymaking to filmmaking is a roadmap for turning frustration into fuel and purpose into power. Mona opens up about her unlikely…

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Why Investing in Youth and Women Can Transform Food Systems 31:58

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Real change in food systems starts by including those who are too often left out. In this episode of the Zero Hunger Project, our guest, Kazuki Kitaoka, Director of the Office of Youth and Women at FAO, explains why meaningful investment in youth and women is essential to building a food-secure future. Kazuki reflects on community-led initiatives i…

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Cyndi Gilbert: How The Bike Brigade Fosters a Culture of Community Care 13:42

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Community isn’t just built through service. It’s sustained through shared purpose, trust, and care. Cyndi Gilbert is a board member and logistics coordinator at The Bike Brigade. This special episode of The Conversation Piece features content from her presentation at The Walrus Talks: Reimagining Volunteerism, supported by The Belonging Forum, an i…

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Why Investing in Youth and Women Can Transform Food Systems 24:46

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Want to change the future of food? Start by listening to those too often left out of the conversation. In this episode of the Zero Hunger Project, our guest, Kazuki Kitaoka, Director of the Office of Youth and Women at FAO, reveals why youth and women are driving real transformation in food systems worldwide. Kazuki shares how initiatives like the …

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Vinod Rajasekaran: Prioritizing Wellbeing in the Volunteer Sector 12:18

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Well-being can no longer be an afterthought for volunteers and non-profit workers. Vinod Rajasekaran is the CEO and editor-in-chief of Future of Good. This special episode of The Conversation Piece features content from his presentation at The Walrus Talks: Reimagining Volunteerism, supported by The Belonging Forum, an initiative of the Samuel Cent…

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What Real Food Security Looks Like in Ending Hunger with Cecilia Rocha 30:24

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How do we go from policies on paper to real meals on plates? In this episode of the Zero Hunger Project, our guest, retired professor Cecilia Rocha, continues to show how school meal programs and public food initiatives helped lift millions out of hunger in Brazil. Plus, we talk about the role universities can play in connecting community action wi…

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Kasandra James: Reimagining More Diverse Stories of Volunteerism 12:13

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Embracing creative, reciprocal, and culturally-rooted community-building models can help marginalized communities easily navigate the often complicated system of volunteerism. Kassandra James is the director of programs at Volunteer Toronto. This special episode of The Conversation Piece features content from her presentation at The Walrus Talks: R…

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What Real Food Security Looks Like in Ending Hunger with Cecilia Rocha 34:01

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Ending hunger is more possible than we think—through food, yes, but also through power, culture, and smart policy. In this episode of the Zero Hunger Project, our guest, Cecilia Rocha, professor at the School of Nutrition at TMU, unpacks what real food security looks like. She highlights Brazil’s Belo Horizonte model, where communities, dignity, an…

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Suman Roy: Volunteer Programs Must Respect the Needs of Volunteers 10:25

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How can organizations that rely on the labour of volunteers make the experience of volunteering more meaningful? Suman Roy is the founder and CEO of the grassroots organization Feed Scarborough. This special episode of The Conversation Piece features content from his presentation at The Walrus Talks: Reimagining Volunteerism, supported by The Belon…

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The Human Side of AI: Designing a Future Where Technology Ends Hunger with Sam Sammane 41:07

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The real power of AI lies not in replacing humans but in amplifying what makes us human. In this episode of the Zero Hunger Project, our guest, Sam Sammane, Founder of TheoSym, shares a bold vision: using human-centered AI to break the cycle of hunger and inequality around the world. Sam explains how technology, when used wisely, can transform food…

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Darrell Pinto: Finding Purpose Through Volunteering 8:58

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Volunteer work is more than just a resume booster. It’s a source of identity, pride, and purpose. Darrell Pinto is the director of employment at Jumpstart Refugee Talent. This special episode of The Conversation Piece features content from his presentation at The Walrus Talks: Reimagining Volunteerism, supported by The Belonging Forum, an initiativ…

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When Housing, Health, and Hunger Collide with Dr. Andrew Boozary 43:57

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If you care about ending hunger and building a future where health is a right for everyone, not a privilege, then this is for you. In this episode of the Zero Hunger Project, our guest Dr. Andrew Boozary, Executive Director at University Health Network, shares how real change begins with compassion and practical solutions that work. Dr. Andrew expl…

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Susan Pinker: Volunteerism’s Impact on Health, Happiness, and Longevity 11:14

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The science behind social connection is clear: volunteerism and face-to-face contact with our community members are essential for our well-being. Susan Pinker is a psychologist and author of the book The Village Effect. This special episode of The Conversation Piece features content from her presentation at The Walrus Talks: Reimagining Volunteeris…

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How Smart Farming Can End Hunger for Good 38:24

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Farming holds real promise to end hunger and heal the planet when paired with smarter choices and bold action. In this episode of the Zero Hunger Project, our guest Dr. Evan Fraser, Director of the Arrell Food Institute, explains how smart farming and food system innovation can address both hunger and the climate crisis. Dr. Evan breaks down why te…

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Sara Lyons: Canada’s National Volunteer Action Strategy 11:42

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Canada’s volunteer sector is in crisis. How can the culture of volunteerism be restored? Sara Lyons is the chief strategy and advancement officer at Volunteer Canada. This special episode of The Conversation Piece features content from her presentation at The Walrus Talks: Reimagining Volunteerism, supported by The Belonging Forum, an initiative of…

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Global Purpose Igniting Food System Transformation 44:43

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Ending hunger starts with recognizing the immense potential of food to shape resilient, just communities. In this episode of the Zero Hunger Project, our guest Dr. Lauren Baker, Deputy Director of the Global Alliance for the Future of Food, shares clear, grounded ways we can reshape food systems for the better. Using real-world examples from across…

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Chief Kluane Adamek: Land, Water, and Belonging 8:26

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Finding belonging isn’t just about building connections with people—it’s also about nurturing our relationships with the natural world. Chief Kluane Adamek is the Yukon regional chief of the Assembly of First Nations. This special episode of The Conversation Piece features content from her presentation at The Walrus Talks at Home: Indigenous Perspe…

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Kelly Lendsay: Indigenous Workplace Belonging 7:11

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What does it mean to belong in the workplace? Kelly Lendsay is the president and CEO of Indigenous Works and the chief executive transformation officer of Luminary. This special episode of The Conversation Piece features content from his presentation at The Walrus Talks at Home: Indigenous Perspectives on Belonging, supported by The Belonging Forum…

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Your Hands Can Help Feed the World 38:58

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One person can’t end world hunger alone, but your hands can be part of the solution. In this episode, Jamie Cross, Senior Emergency Programs Manager at GlobalMedic, shares what it really takes to deliver life-saving aid. From conflict zones to food banks in Canada, the needs are rising—and so is the urgency. Responding to a crisis is about building…

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Dr. Becky Cook: Rebuilding Indigenous Autonomy, Nationhood, and Belonging 8:58

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Colonial policies have long undermined traditional Indigenous education systems. How can communities come together to reclaim this knowledge? Dr. Becky Cook is the lands monitoring manager of Misipawistik Cree Nation. This special episode of The Conversation Piece features content from her presentation at The Walrus Talks at Home: Indigenous Perspe…

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Camryn Dewar: Finding Belonging Through Indigenous Opera 7:07

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Meaningful representation in creative spaces can help facilitate a strong sense of belonging and community. Camryn Dewar is a Métis opera and classical singer. This special episode of The Conversation Piece features content from her presentation at The Walrus Talks at Home: Indigenous Perspectives on Belonging, supported by The Belonging Forum, an …

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Local Acts, Global Impact: Sustainable Development Goals in Action with Dr. Hlami Ngwenya 32:41

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In this episode of the Zero Hunger Project, you’ll see how the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) come to life through local acts that ripple outward, touching the world. Global change can actually start with a single school, a seed in the ground, or a story shared with a neighbor. Our guest, Dr. Hlami Ngwenya, a global expert in sustainable agri…

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Kahir Lalji: The Importance of Culturally Relevant Social Prescribing 7:59

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How might personalized, culturally-specific interventions shape more effective responses to social isolation? Kahir Lalji is the provincial director of government relations and community engagement at United Way British Columbia. This special episode of The Conversation Piece features content from his presentation at The Walrus Talks at Home: Rx Be…

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Diana Rose: Social Prescribing in Action 7:59

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Social prescribing is empowering vulnerable communities to cultivate a sense of agency through relationship building and resourcefulness. Diana Rose is a link worker with Healthy Aging Alberta and Family and Community Support Services for Wheatland County and the town of Strathmore. This special episode of The Conversation Piece features content fr…

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Ending World Hunger: Scaling Up, Scaling Out, Scaling Deep 29:26

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How do you turn a good idea into a global solution? In this episode of the Zero Hunger Project, Dr. Hlami Ngwenya, Founder of Facilitation of Systemic Change Consulting, breaks down a transformative framework: scale up, scale out, and scale deep. Through compelling real-world examples and a unique "PERFECT" model (Policies, Education, Research, Far…

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Dr. Kate Mulligan: Focusing on What Matters to Us 6:34

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With new evidence emerging about the impact of connection on health, social prescribing is bridging the gap between clinical care and community care. Dr. Kate Mulligan is a health geographer, an assistant professor at the University of Toronto, and the scientific director at the Canadian Institute for Social Prescribing. This special episode of The…

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Kim Samuel: Social Prescribing and the Four Ps of Belonging 7:49

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How does social prescribing allow us to reimagine systems of care and build societies where no one is left out or left behind? Kim Samuel is the founder of The Belonging Forum. This special episode of The Conversation Piece features content from her presentation at The Walrus Talks at Home: Rx Belonging, supported by The Belonging Forum, an initiat…

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Why Feeding Northern Canada Is a Moral Imperative 22:31

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What would happen if we treated feeding Northern Canada not as a challenge, but as a moral duty? In this episode of the Zero Hunger Project, Dr. Joseph LeBlanc, Associate Vice President of Equity and Inclusion at NOSM University and Vice President of Associate Faculties of Medicine of Canada, shares firsthand insights on why hunger in the North is …

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Is Starving North Canada A Political Decision? 21:36

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What if hunger in Northern Canada isn’t just a matter of distance or cost, but politics? In this episode of the Zero Hunger Project, Dr. Joseph LeBlanc, Director of Indigenous Affairs at the Northern Ontario School of Medicine, pulls back the curtain on the structural issues driving hunger in the North. He shares how policies rooted in colonialism,…

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Cutting Food Waste to End World Hunger with Lori Nikkel 26:03

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In this episode of the Zero Hunger Project, Lori Nikkel, CEO of Second Harvest, reveals how nearly half of Canada’s food goes to waste—and much of it is still perfectly edible. Lori shares how this isn’t just a hunger issue, but an environmental emergency, as she explains how food in landfills creates methane gas that directly contributes to the cl…

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The Unseen Global Crisis of Conflict, Climate, and Global Injustice with Bob Rae 35:21

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Hunger is more than empty plates—it's the result of conflict, climate change, and political injustice. Ambassador Bob Rae, Canada's Ambassador to the United Nations, exposes the harsh truth behind global food insecurity and shares what it takes to bring real change. Canada’s role, alongside the UN's mission, is pivotal in reshaping global food secu…

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Ending Campus Hunger with Sam Laban 38:33

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Hunger shouldn’t be part of getting a degree. Campus Hunger isn't about bad budgeting. It's about broken systems. In this episode of the Zero Hunger Project, Sam Laban, manager of the Guelph Lab, shares how institutions can stop treating student hunger as a rite of passage. He walks us through the power of data, student leadership, and bold univers…

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A Future Without Hunger Is Possible with Stefanos Fotiou 31:18

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Hunger persists, not because we lack food, but because we’ve accepted broken systems for far too long. In this episode of the Zero Hunger Project, you’ll hear from Stefanos Fotiou, who’s doing more than imagining that future. He calls out the system failures, food waste, skewed pricing, and harmful subsidies that keep people hungry while letting po…

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Samantha Reusch: Why Civic Leaders Need to Listen to Youth 9:25

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There’s a lot of talk about voter turnout ahead of Canada’s upcoming federal election, especially when it comes to young Canadians. But low turnout isn’t always an indicator of indifference. Sometimes, it’s a signal that people feel left out. Samantha Reusch, executive director of Apathy is Boring, underscores how creating pathways for Gen Z and mi…

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The Painful Truth About Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) with Stefanos Fotiou 20:49

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Why do millions still suffer from hunger despite the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and decades of promises? In this episode, Suman Roy and Stacia Neale sit down with Stefanos Fotiou, a global force in sustainable development and Director at the UN FAO, to ask the hard questions about the SDGs. He’s here to break the silence on why the world …

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Zero Hunger Vision: Resilience Over Rations 31:07

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Fighting hunger isn’t just about handing out food. It’s about building systems that work. In this episode of the Zero Hunger Project Podcast, Stacia Neale interviews Suman Roy. Suman shares the three-layer approach of Feed Scarborough: emergency food access, building community resilience, and pushing for long-term policy solutions. They also speak …

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Kishone Roy: Tackling Generational Gentrification 8:50

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There is a growing generational divide in Canada’s housing landscape, one that’s not only pushing young people out of their communities but also leaving seniors behind. Housing advocate and author Kishone Roy outlines some of the key factors intensifying what they call “generational gentrification” and emphasizes the importance of reimagining housi…

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Fueling Brighter Futures Through National School Food Policy with Debbie Field 37:03

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Imagine a world where every child starts their day with a full stomach and a real shot at learning, growing, and thriving. This MUST be a basic right, right? In this episode of the Zero Hunger Project Podcast, hosts Suman Roy and Stacia Neale connect with Debbie Field, the coordinator of the Coalition for Healthy School Food, who shares how her per…

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Food Justice VS Food Sovereignty VS Food Security, What does this mean? with Mustafa Koc (Part 2) 36:37

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The way food is grown, distributed, and accessed affects every single person on this planet. But do we truly understand the difference between food justice, food sovereignty, and food security? In the second-part episode of our interview with Dr. Mustafa Koc, emeritus professor of sociology at Toronto Metropolitan University, hosts Suman Roy and St…

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Food Justice VS Food Sovereignty VS Food Security, What does this mean? with Mustafa Koc (Part 1) 25:25

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Hunger isn’t just about food—it’s about power, fairness, and dignity. The world produces more than enough food, so why do millions still go hungry? In this episode of the Zero Hunger Project Podcast, hosts Suman Roy and Stacia Neale sit down with Dr. Mustafa Koc, an emeritus professor of sociology at Toronto Metropolitan University and a champion f…

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Introduction to the Zero Hunger Project Podcast 32:33

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World hunger remains one of the most pressing issues of our time, but real change is within reach. The simple key is building a future where no one goes hungry. Welcome to the Zero Hunger Project Podcast, where meaningful conversations spark action. This is a movement, and you are a crucial part of it. In this first episode, hosts Suman Roy and Sta…

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Justin Ling: Three Factors Behind Increased Polarization in Canada 7:40

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Canada’s political landscape is becoming increasingly divided, making it harder than ever to navigate public discourse productively. Investigative journalist and author Justin Ling highlights three of the major factors intensifying polarization in Canada—and shares what everyday citizens can do to push back against it. Ling spoke at The Walrus Talk…

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Valerie Creighton: Canada Is a Creative Powerhouse 11:31

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Canada has long been a force in the arts, culture, and media space, but what makes Canadian storytelling stand out? Valerie Creighton, president and CEO of the Canada Media Fund, discusses how embracing authenticity in storytelling strengthens Canada’s cultural identity and elevates our stories on the world stage. Creighton spoke at The Walrus Talk…

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Golnaz Golnaraghi: Why Career Programs Fail Racialized Women 10:57

7M ago10:57

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Many companies champion mentorship programs and leadership initiatives that promise to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. But too often, these efforts fall short of meaningfully supporting their racialized women employees. Golnaz Golnaraghi, founder of Accelerate Her Future, a career accelerator for Black, Indigenous, and racialized women in…

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Elizabeth Dubois: Digital Citizenship 8:25

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Every click, swipe, and like we make in online spaces leaves a digital trace that can influence government and shape our ability to participate in political life. Elizabeth Dubois, associate professor and University Research Chair in Politics, Communication and Technology at the University of Ottawa, highlights the importance of thinking critically…

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Luna Matatas: Reconnecting to Pleasure During Menopause 10:50

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Building and maintaining sexual and body confidence as we age is essential for living healthier, happier lives. The intensity of the changes brought on by menopausal symptoms can make this especially challenging, but reconnecting to pleasure offers one path to empowerment. Luna Matatas is a sex and pleasure educator. This special episode of The Con…

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Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe: How to Self-Advocate as a Perimenopausal Patient 11:33

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Navigating the health care system after a perimenopause diagnosis can be uniquely difficult, especially without a clear script for what questions to ask. Dr. Sheila Wijayasinghe is the Medical Director of Primary Care Outreach at Women’s College Hospital; she is the Health Expert for CTV’s The Social; and she is an advocate and author. This special…