Best Weaponized Language Podcasts (2025)

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Full Show: Removing the Park Board, India/Pakistan tension & The Perfect Pasta Dish 49:08

2h ago49:08

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Ken Sim slams BC for stalling on Park Board overhaul Guest: Ken Sim, Mayor of Vancouver Why did India launch missiles at Pakistan? Guest: Michael Kugelman, Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada How to make the perfect Cacio e pepe, according to science Guest: Dr. Ivan Di Terlizzi, Postdoctoral Researcher at the Max Plan…

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Making Cents of the Markets for May 7, 2025 9:25

3h ago9:25

9:25

Making Cents of the Markets for ##, 2025 Time for Making Cents of the Markets with Lori Pinkowski. Lori Pinkowski is a Senior Portfolio Manager at Canaccord Genuity. You can contact The Pinkowski Wealth Management team directly at 604-695-LORI or visit their website at Pinkowski.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Ken Sim slams BC for stalling on Park Board overhaul 10:26

3h ago10:26

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Ken Sim slams BC for stalling on Park Board overhaul Guest: Ken Sim, Mayor of Vancouver Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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Should Surrey hire a municipal healthcare administrator? 9:48

4h ago9:48

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Should Surrey hire a municipal healthcare administrator? Guest: Linda Annis, Surrey First City Councillor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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There are 2 types of happiness, which one are you? 7:44

4h ago7:44

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There are 2 types of happiness, which one are you? Guest: Emorie Beck, Prof of Psychology at UC Davis Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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Why did India launch missiles at Pakistan? 8:26

4h ago8:26

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Why did India launch missiles at Pakistan? Guest: Michael Kugelman, Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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View From Victoria: The Premier speaks out and walks back 13:58

5h ago13:58

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View From Victoria: The Premier speaks out and walks back Guest: Vaughn Palmer, The Vancouver Sun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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How to make the perfect Cacio e pepe, according to science 10:06

5h ago10:06

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How to make the perfect Cacio e pepe, according to science Guest: Dr. Ivan Di Terlizzi, Postdoctoral Researcher at the Max Planck Institute for the Physics of Complex Systems and Lead Author of the Study Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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Full Show: Security in Hospitals, A Coroners Inquest & Taste in Music 56:38

1d ago56:38

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Should BC hospitals implement weapon detection systems? Guest: Adriane Gear, President of the BC Nurses’ Union Calls grow for an inquest into the deaths of 3 Indigenous women Guest: Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, President of the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs Why do people have different tastes in music? Guest: Dr. Jane Kuehne, Associate Pr…

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How will BC Ferries’ new policies impact Islanders? 9:05

1d ago9:05

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How will BC Ferries’ new policies impact Islanders? Guest: Leonard Krog, Mayor of Nanaimo Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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Calls grow for an inquest into the deaths of 3 Indigenous women 9:49

1d ago9:49

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Calls grow for an inquest into the deaths of 3 Indigenous women Guest: Grand Chief Stewart Phillip, President of the Union of British Columbia Indian Chiefs Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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Should BC hospitals implement weapon detection systems? 9:05

1d ago9:05

9:05

Should BC hospitals implement weapon detection systems? Guest: Adriane Gear, President of the BC Nurses’ Union Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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What can we expect from Carney’s meeting with Trump? 8:45

1d ago8:45

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What can we expect from Carney’s meeting with Trump? Guest: Dr. John Kirton, Professor of Political Science at the University of Toronto Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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Why do so many people struggle with procrastination? 8:10

1d ago8:10

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Why do so many people struggle with procrastination? Guest: Fuschia Sirois, Psychologist at the University of Durham UK and author of Procrastination: What It Is, Why It's a Problem, and What You Can Do About It Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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View From Victoria: Calls and proposals for Energy in BC 14:25

1d ago14:25

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View From Vitoria: Calls and proposals for Energy in BC Guest: Vaughn Palmer, The Vancouver Sun Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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Why do people have different tastes in music? 9:39

1d ago9:39

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Why do people have different tastes in music? Guest: Dr. Jane Kuehne, Associate Professor of Music Education at Auburn University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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Full show: Cutting through red tape, Tackling rising crime rates, & Whale songs! 53:24

2d ago53:24

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Will new legislation speed up hospital and school projects? How should Canada tackle its rising crime rates? How do whale songs obey the rules of basic human language? Why Canadian researchers are drilling for 20,000 year old ice. Why do so many Canadians Believe Misinformation affected our election? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphon…

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Will new legislation speed up hospital and school projects? 11:58

2d ago11:58

11:58

B.C. Infrastructure Minister Bowinn Ma has introduced the Infrastructure Projects Act, which aims to accelerate approvals for key infrastructure projects like schools and hospitals. The legislation would allow for a streamlined environmental assessment process for provincially significant projects, while maintaining high environmental standards. Gu…

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Case for the Prosecution: What does the Crown Counsel do? 9:42

2d ago9:42

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Do you think people understand the justice system? What does Crown Counsel do? “Everything" apparently. We’re discussing how when every other ministry such as Health, MCFD, fails, problems show up at Crown Counsel's door. Guest: Jennifer Johnston - Vice President of the BC Crown Counsel Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.…

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How should Canada tackle its rising crime rates? 8:19

2d ago8:19

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To address Canada’s rising violent crime—up 50% over the past decade—Prime Minister Mark Carney and the federal Liberals are urged to adopt a public health approach to violence prevention. This includes appointing a dedicated federal minister and deputy minister focused solely on preventing violent crime. Guest: Jeffrey Bradley - Ph.D. Candidate in…

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Why do so many Canadians Believe Misinformation affected our election? 7:09

2d ago7:09

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Guest: Steve Mossop - Executive Vice President, Leger Western Canada Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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Why Canadian researchers are drilling for 20,000 year old ice 7:07

2d ago7:07

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A team of Canadian and Danish scientists are drilling deep into the Müller Ice Cap on Axel Heiberg Island in the Canadian Arctic to extract an ice core containing up to 20,000 years of climate history. This ambitious project, led by glaciologist Dorthe Dahl-Jensen and supported by a $10-million Canadian research chair, aims to uncover data about pa…

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How do whale songs obey the rules of basic human language? 7:03

2d ago7:03

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Whales and humans might be worlds apart, but when it comes to how we structure our sounds, we’re surprisingly alike. In a new study, psychologist Inbal Arnon and her team found that humpback whale songs follow a core rule of human language known as Zipf’s law—a statistical pattern that predicts how often we use certain words. Guest: Professor Inbal…

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Unraveling the Mysteries of Ancient China: Looking at Classical Texts, Nationalism, and Comparative Antiquity with Martin Kern 23:42

3d ago23:42

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In this episode, Fred Lawrence speaks with Professor Martin Kern, a leading scholar in Chinese antiquity and a professor at Princeton University. Kern shares his unique academic journey, from growing up in post-war Germany to studying in Beijing during a period of political transformation. He discusses the complexities of interpreting ancient Chine…

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Happiness varies greatly from person to person

3d ago

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May 05, 2025. A study on happiness shows that our contentment depends on a wide variety of factors.

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Hack the Net 259 – Doomsday, Dice, and Dickensian 1:09:41

3d ago1:09:41

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I forgot what we talked about between recording and editing this sorry Matt: mastodon.cloud/@mattherron Louisa: mastodon.xyz/@Louisa Jeff: Letterboxd.com/jeffjk Please rate, review, and subscribe to our podcast and follow us on Twitter @hackthenetpod or e-mail us at [email protected]! Tell your friends if you enjoy the show! Our theme song is …

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One month since the Myanmar earthquake and survivors still await aid 3:37

4d ago3:37

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It has been one month since the March 28 earthquake struck central Myanmar. But for many survivors, little to no help has arrived. At least 4,461 bodies have been recovered from the rubble of collapsed buildings and 11,366 have been injured, according to DVB data. Watch our TV report "One month since the devastating Myanmar earthquake" on DVB Engli…

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Full Show: The perfect pour-over coffee, Anniversary of Expo 86, & A seagull screeching contest?! 40:56

5d ago40:56

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How to make the perfect pour-over coffee, according to physics! Physicist Arnold Mathijssen studied how fluid dynamics can optimize pour-over coffee. The history of Expo 86! Expo 86 was a defining moment for Vancouver, drawing 22 million visitors and transforming the city’s global image. What does it take to win the Championship Seagull Screeching …

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What does it take to win the Championship Seagull Screeching Contest? 5:33

5d ago5:33

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After suffering a personal loss, Danish woman Anna Brynald embraced joy and absurdity by entering — and winning — the 2025 European Championship Gull Screeching contest in Belgium. Dressed in feathers and yellow lipstick, she squawked her way to gold among 60 participants from 14 countries, who mimicked gulls in sound and performance. Guest: Anna B…

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What can we expect from the Case of the Prosecution? 3:17

5d ago3:17

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What can we expect from the Case of the Prosecution? Guest: Jennifer Johnston - Vice President of the BC Crown Counsel Association Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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The history of Expo 86 7:30

5d ago7:30

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Expo 86 was a defining moment for Vancouver, drawing 22 million visitors and transforming the city’s global image. Guest: Craig Baird - Host of the Podcast “Canada History Ehx” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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How gardeners can fight environmental decline in their backyard 11:15

5d ago11:15

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Time to focus on the soil and less on the plants Soil stores carbon, and the trees and plants in our gardens take this carbon from the air and through their roots, they store carbon in the ground. Healthy soil full of micro- organisms keeps the carbon in the ground. Cornell university reference - 1 lb of synthetic fertilizer releases 4-5 lbs of CO2…

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The physics of the perfect pour-over coffee 10:36

5d ago10:36

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Physicist Arnold Mathijssen studied how fluid dynamics can optimize pour-over coffee. Their research, published in Physics of Fluids, found that pouring hot water from a higher height, slowly and steadily, improves coffee extraction, enhancing flavor without needing more beans. This kitchen-based science reflects broader physical phenomena and is p…

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Nyein Chan May interviews German asylum lawyer Christopher Wohnig 38:48

6d ago38:48

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This week, we are handing our feed over to Burma Podcast Network and an interview done by Nyein Chan May with Christopher Wohnig, a lawyer in Germany working on political asylum law. Nyein Chan May is an intersectional feminist, a pro-democracy activist, a podcaster, and the co-founder of German Solidarity with Myanmar. Watch the DVB Newsroom inter…

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Full Show: Mental health care teams, New political leaders & Healing with food 57:48

6d ago57:48

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What are mental health teams, and how do they operate? Guest: Jonny Morris, CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association of BC What two parties losing official party status will mean for Canadian politics? Guest: Hamish Telford, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of the Fraser Valley How the Filipino culinary community is h…

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How the Filipino culinary community is helping Lapu Lapu victims 9:53

6d ago9:53

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How the Filipino culinary community is helping Lapu Lapu victims Guest: Maj Yee, Owner of Goldilocks Bake Shop Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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What are mental health teams, and how do they operate? 9:36

6d ago9:36

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What are mental health teams, and how do they operate? Guest: Jonny Morris, CEO of the Canadian Mental Health Association of BC Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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The new reason why people aren’t getting married 5:49

6d ago5:49

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The new reason why people aren’t getting married Guest: Benny Goldman, professor of economics and public policy, Cornell University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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Should BC mandate involuntary mental health care? 10:00

6d ago10:00

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Should BC mandate involuntary mental health care? Guest: Dr. Julian Somers, Distinguished Professor of Health Sciences at Simon Fraser University Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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What losing official party status will mean for Canadian politics? 8:54

6d ago8:54

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What losing official party status will mean for Canadian politics? Guest: Hamish Telford, Associate Professor of Political Science at the University of the Fraser Valley Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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View From Victoria: Dealing with Mental Illness and Involuntary Care 14:20

6d ago14:20

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View From Victoria: Dealing with Mental Illness and Involuntary Care Guest: Vaughn Palmer, Vancouver Sun Columnist Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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How does consciousness work in the brain? 11:36

6d ago11:36

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How does consciousness work in the brain? Guest: Dr. Christof Koch, Meritorious Investigator at the Allen Institute Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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39. Krav Maga, Real-World Training & Why Simplicity Works – with Lewis Groves 41:07

6d ago41:07

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Krav Maga instructor, Lewis Groves joins me to get into what Krav Maga really is, where it comes from, and how it’s different from traditional martial arts or rule-bound sports. We talk about training for the street rather than the ring, the value of simplicity under pressure, and why so many martial arts end up in fantasyland. We also cover ego, h…

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Animal puppets walk 20,000 km for climate action

7d ago

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May 1, 2025. A 20,000-km walk from central Africa to the Arctic Circle to raise awareness of the climate crisis has started.

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Listen Next - Global National with Dawna Friesen | Liberals win another minority government; Poilievre loses seat; NDP's big losses 22:57

7d ago22:57

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The challenges ahead for Prime Minister Mark Carney as the Liberals win another minority government. What's next for Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre after he lost his own riding? How the NDP lost official party status and its leader. Plus, the hopes the Liberals can reset relations with the Prairies. Click here for more Global National: ⁠https…

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Full Show: Preventing Violent Mental Health tragedies & Running 91 candidates 46:04

7d ago46:04

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Is BC working to prevent future mental health tragedies? Guest: Josie Osborne, BC’s Minister of Health Why are there 91 candidates running in Carleton? Guest: Blake Hamilton, Member of the Longest Ballot Committee and Independent Candidate for Carleton The science of magic Guest: Dr. Gustav Kuhn, Associate Professor of Psychology at the University …

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Making Cents of the Markets for Apr 30, 2025 10:28

7d ago10:28

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Making Cents of the Markets for Apr 30, 2025 Time for Making Cents of the Markets with Lori Pinkowski. Lori Pinkowski is a Senior Portfolio Manager at Canaccord Genuity. You can contact The Pinkowski Wealth Management team directly at 604-695-LORI or visit their website at Pinkowski.ca Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Is BC working to prevent future mental health tragedies? 9:44

7d ago9:44

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Is BC working to prevent future mental health tragedies? Guest: Josie Osborne, BC’s Minister of Health Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Curiouscast

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