Best Data Migration International Podcasts (2025)

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How Much Progress Has Canada Made on Indigenous Relations? 34:58

4h ago34:58

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Relations between Canada and Indigenous Peoples have certainly evolved since The Agenda first began covering these issues in 2006. There was Stephen Harper's historic apology to former students of Residential Schools in 2008. The Truth and Reconciliation Commission that followed, led by the late Senator Murray Sinclair. The Idle No More movement of…

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What's on the Table at the G7 Summit? 9:39

4h ago9:39

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With global trade being the focus of this month's G7 summit, can Canada reach an agreement with the U.S. to resolve their trade dispute? For more about the policy implications of the G7, Paul Samson, president of CIGI, the Centre for International Governance Innovation joins Steve Paikin to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informati…

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Can Better Data Improve Policing in Ontario? 19:13

3d ago19:13

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As part of the Community Safety and Policing Act, Ontario appointed Ryan Teschner as the first Inspector General of Policing. A year into his role, he has released the organization's first spotlight report highlighting the complexities of policing protests and major events across the province. The Agenda invites Teschner to discuss how he will help…

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Inequality, Populism and the Great Recession 4:50

3d ago4:50

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The Agenda's week in review looks at whether inequality has gotten worse since the Great Recession; and what the future of populism might look like in Canada. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By TVO | Steve Paikin

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Hundreds of physicists on a remote island: we visit the ultimate quantum party 9:07

3d ago9:07

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According to legend, physicist Werner Heisenberg formulated the mathematics behind quantum mechanics in 1925 while on a restorative trip to the remote North Sea island of Heligoland. To celebrate the centenary of this event, several hundred researchers have descended on the island to take part in a conference on all things quantum physics. Nature r…

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Did The Great Financial Crisis Ever Really End? 29:20

4d ago29:20

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Housing affordability and lagging productivity in Canada. The economic rise of China and the global south. The surge of the tech economy in the U.S. According to our panel, the beginnings of all of these can be traced back to the Great Financial Crisis of 2008. There's an argument to be made that the world is still living in the shadow of that bank…

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How Can Canada Deliver On Its Renewed Natural Resources Ambition 27:42

4d ago27:42

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The world may be changing rapidly, but one thing is not – its demand for natural resources, many of which Canada has supplied for generations. Oil, natural gas, metals and timber. And our new Liberal government seems to be embracing this country's past as a provider of raw materials, as well as increasing numbers of Canadians. But how can the gover…

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Do Politicians at Queen's Park Really Hate Each other? 15:32

5d ago15:32

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Has the level of toxicity in Ontario politics today gotten out of hand? Does Premier Doug Ford ever come across the floor and talk to the opposition members? And how big of a problem is it for the Ontario Liberals that their leader, Bonnie Crombie couldn't win a seat in the last election? Parliamentary leader for the Ontario Liberals and the MPP fo…

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Is the U.K. the Key Ally Canada Needs? 32:04

5d ago32:04

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Canada's relationship with the U.S. may go back a long way, but our relationship with the United Kingdom goes back even further. And, with Canada-U.S. relations being as contentious as they now are, can or should Britain fill the role America used to play and become our number one ally once again? Host Steve Paikin asks: Mel Cappe, Canada's Former …

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The Hunt for Tradition 8:49

5d ago8:49

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The annual deer harvest at Short Hills Provincial Park is a traditional Haudenosaunee practice that manages the overpopulation of deer, protects the ecosystem, and honors Indigenous cultural traditions and Treaty Rights. Since it began in 2023 it has faced both support and controversy. Field producer Jeyan Jeganathan explores how this harvest helps…

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This stretchy neural implant grows with an axolotl's brain 36:55

5d ago36:55

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00:45 A flexible neural-implant that grows with the brain Researchers have developed a soft electronic implant that can measure brain activity of amphibian embryos as they develop. Understanding the neural activity of developing brains is a key aim for neuroscientists, but conventional, rigid probes can damage growing brains. To overcome this, a te…

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What's the Future of Populism in Canada? 30:18

6d ago30:18

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In 2022, the Freedom Convoy brought the nation's capital to standstill. In 2025, so-called technocrat Mark Carney and the Liberals triumphed in the federal election. How have populist movements and impulses changed - and in what ways could they shape our politics going forward? To discuss, we're joined by Lawrence?LeDuc, political-science professor…

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Should Canadian Millionaires Pay More? 25:26

6d ago25:26

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Members of the Canadian chapter of Patriotic Millionaires believe the wealthy should contribute more in taxes - and they're hoping they can help change minds and policies. How would their approach change conditions in this country, and can they actually convince other well-heeled Canadians to follow their lead? To discuss, we're joined by Emma Davi…

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Bill Browder: Why Putin Will Not End the War 20:03

7d ago20:03

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After more than three years, is there an end in sight to Russia's war on Ukraine? Is Vladimir Putin serious about peace negotiations? And how has Donald Trump's second term changed Russia's place and power in the world? Bill Browder, CEO of Hermitage Capital, Head of the Global Magnitsky Justice campaign, and author of "Red Notice" and "Freezing Or…

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Has Inequality Grown Since the Great Recession? 38:17

7d ago38:17

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The first episode of The Agenda aired in September of 2006. Two years later we were in the midst of the Great Financial Crisis. From there, the Occupy movement put the concept of the 1% and the issue of inequality front-and-centre. In the nearly two decades we've been having conversations about the economy and politics here on The Agenda, have we b…

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Are Tariffs a Wake-Up Call for Ontario's Growers? 7:58

8d ago7:58

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Over recent months, unpredictable U.S. tariffs have thrown Canada's food supply chain into disarray, sparking vital debates on diversifying trade partnerships and strengthening domestic production. Jeyan Jeganathan looks at what it takes to secure a resilient future for Canadian food and farming-and whether that vision can evolve without relying on…

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Can Canada Stay United? 6:47

10d ago6:47

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The Agenda's week in review looks at how Canada can stay united amidst regional tensions, and why Indigenous leaders oppose the Ontario government's Bill 5. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By TVO | Steve Paikin

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Trump wants to put humans on Mars: what scientists think of the plan 11:47

11d ago11:47

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In this Podcast Extra, we examine President Donald Trump's calls for NASA to land humans on Mars. Although the White House has proposed spending some US$1 billion in 2026 on Mars plans, critics say the final cost will likely be hundreds of billions of dollars spread over a number of years. This call comes amidst plans to drastically reduce NASA's f…

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The Woman Behind a Legendary Timmins Mining Scandal 20:05

11d ago20:05

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Viola MacMillan, owner of Windfall Oils and Mines, was a rare woman in the Canadian mining industry. In 1964, after three decades in the business, she became the central figure in a Timmins mining scandal that led to regulatory changes at the Toronto Stock Exchange and the Ontario Securities Commission. Author Tim Falconer tells her compelling stor…

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Canada Geese Takeover 9:58

11d ago9:58

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The Canadian Wildlife Service reports that there are approximately seven million Canada geese across North America, making their presence more noticeable than ever. The Canada goose is often hailed as a national symbol for Canada. However, many Canadians and Americans have had frustrating encounters with Canada geese, from their loud calls to their…

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Whatever Happened to Transit City? 26:14

11d ago26:14

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One of the most widely debated issues in Toronto in the last two decades has been transit. A plan called Transit City launched 18 years ago. In the intervening years, the City of Toronto and its transit funding partners have had many plans, and stops and starts on infrastructure building to move people around the GTHA. For a look back, and forward,…

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Does Bill 5 Miss the Mark for Indigenous Communities? 23:42

12d ago23:42

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Ontario Premier Doug Ford launched his most controversial piece of legislation this session, Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act. Sparking much debate from Indigenous communities and the opposition, The Agenda invites, Chief Peter Wesley of Moose Cree First Nation, Chief June Black of Apitipi Anicinapek Nation and Indigenous r…

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Conrad Black: Canada, the U.S. and the Baron of Crossharbour 38:17

12d ago38:17

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In 2006, TVO launched a new nightly current affairs program called "The Agenda." Its first ever guest was none other than Conrad Black, newspaper proprietor, member of the British House of Lords, and prolific author. As The Agenda winds down, we invite Conrad Black back to discuss U.S.-Canada relations and his life almost 20 years later. See omnyst…

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Male mice can grow female organs — if their mothers lack iron 30:08

13d ago30:08

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00:45 Iron’s role in mice sex determination Iron deficiency in mice mothers can sometimes result in their offspring developing female sex organs despite having male sex genes, according to new research. While genetics has been thought to be the primary factor in determining offspring sex in mammals, the new work shows that a lack of iron disrupts a…

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Does the RCMP Need an Overhaul? 28:06

13d ago28:06

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Two-thirds of the RCMP's resources go to contract policing in 11 provinces and territories. Does that leave enough resources for federal policing? Prime Minister Justin Trudeau proposed major structural reform for the force as he was leaving office. Are his ideas the right way forward? We discuss with Catharine Tunney, Kent Roach, and Jason Easton.…

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David Lepofsky: A Lifetime of Crusading for People with Disabilities 20:53

13d ago20:53

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The Agenda has welcomed to this studio this country's perhaps best known and most tireless advocate for the rights of the disabled over the years. David Lepofsky has been blind since he was a teenager. And he'd love it if this province were just a bit more mindful of its nearly three million citizens who are dealing with some kind of disability. He…

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Fareed Zakaria: Why Liberal Democracy is Worth Fighting For 16:10

13d ago16:10

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Why is a nuclear peace deal between the U.S. and Iran key to stability in the Middle East? What would the global consequences of a full-scale trade war between China and America be? Is the world headed towards another arms race? How should Canada respond to Trump's repeated threats of annexation? And why is liberal democracy worth defending? This i…

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How to Pursue National Unity Amidst Resurgent Regionalism 36:00

14d ago36:00

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At a time of serious conflict with our neighbours to the south, perhaps a more concerning conflict might be coming from within. As calls for separation in places like Alberta grow louder, it brings up the question of how a nation can operate with respective regional interests? And, can Canada keep itself from coming apart? Joining to discuss these …

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Fareed Zakaria: What Revolutions Teach Us About Politics Today 20:26

14d ago20:26

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How have the Glorious, French and Industrial revolutions shaped modern politics? How did the Left versus Right divide come about? Might a potential U.S.-Iran nuclear deal be a gamechanger for peace in the Middle East? And how seriously should Canada take Trump's relentless 51st state threat? CNN's Fareed Zakaria joins host Steve Paikin for a wide-r…

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How Canada's Geopolitical Role is Changing 11:31

17d ago11:31

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The Agenda's week in review features an interview with Canada's ambassador to the UN, Bob Rae, on Canada's place in an unpredictable world, a debate on whether the province should be building a spa at Ontario Place, and whether tariffs are causing grocery store prices to go up. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Audio long read: Three ways to cool Earth by pulling carbon from the sky 15:59

18d ago15:59

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With the world looking likely to blow past the temperature targets laid out in the 2015 Paris climate agreement, a growing number of voices are saying that carbon removal technologies will be necessary if humanity is to achieve its long-term climate goals. If these approaches succeed, they could help nations and corporations to meet their climate c…

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Are Tariffs Driving Up Food Prices in Ontario? 30:30

18d ago30:30

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President Donald Trump's trade threats and tariffs have brought uncertainty to markets worldwide. Canada has responded with its own counter tariffs. Should Ontarians expect to pay more at the grocery store? And is there a risk that companies could exploit the chaos and bump up sticker prices regardless? We discuss with Stuart Trew, director of the …

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Does Gaming Have a Predator Problem? 25:01

18d ago25:01

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TVO original documentary, Dangerous Games: Roblox and the Metaverse Exposed, follows three gamers as they investigate a network of extremists, predators and illicit content in a game designed for children. The Agenda invites Ann Shin, director and producer of the film; Jacques Marcoux, director of research and analytics at the Canadian Centre for C…

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The Case For and Against a Spa at Ontario Place 33:53

19d ago33:53

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Ontario Place was once a go-to summer destination on Toronto's waterfront. It has since fallen into disrepair. The Ontario government has a controversial plan to revitalize the site including a partnership with a private spa company. To debate that plan, we hear from Adam Vaughan representing Therme Canada, and Ann Elisabeth Samson on behalf of Ont…

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Why is Toronto's Waterfront Development So Complicated? 27:26

19d ago27:26

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Toronto has a complicated relationship with its waterfront, which is separated from downtown by the Gardiner Expressway. But groups including Waterfront Toronto, The Beltway and Hoverlink are drawing up plans to attract more people to the shores of Lake Ontario, a stretch of 2.5 km representing billions of prime real estate. A look at current and f…

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AI linked to boom in biomedical papers, infrared contact lenses, and is Earth's core leaking? 20:11

20d ago20:11

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00:33 Was a boom in papers driven by AI? A spike in papers formulaically analysing a public data set has sparked worries that AI is being used to generate low quality and potentially misleading analyses. Nature: AI linked to explosion of low-quality biomedical research papers 08:07 Lenses that give humans infrared vision Researchers in China have c…

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David Frum: The Reconfiguring of American Democracy Under Trump 25:30

20d ago25:30

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Is President Donald Trump really reconfiguring American democracy? Should Canada entertain the notion of becoming the 51st state? And has his definition of what it means to be a political conservative changed over the years? Former George W. Bush speechwriter and staff writer for The Atlantic, David Frum, joins host Steve for a wide-ranging discuss…

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Why Can't Housing Developers Get Shovels in the Ground? 33:31

20d ago33:31

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Even before tariffs and higher interest rates pressured the economy, housing starts were lagging in Ontario's bigger population centres. A look at the obstacles to construction and affordability – including higher fees, taxes and even NIMBYism – with a panel of pros who know what the holdups are. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Can Canada Stand Tall in a Changing World Order? 32:20

21d ago32:20

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Over the past decade, there's been much debate around whether Canada's presence on the world stage has diminished. As Canada prepares to host the upcoming G7 summit in Alberta, along with attending next month's NATO Summit in The Hague, is there an opportunity for a Mark Carney led Canada to take on a more prominent role in a shifting global order?…

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What is Canada's Place in an Unpredictable World? 20:32

21d ago20:32

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Bob Rae, Canada's ambassador to the UN, talks about the wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, Donald Trump's administration, the state of democracy around the world, the recent federal election here at home, and how Canada's geopolitical role is changing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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How Data Collection Undermines Our Humanity 13:10

24d ago13:10

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The Agenda's week in review looks at how big tech undermines human rights by collecting our data, the state of Ontario's college system 60 years to the day after its creation, and The Globe and Mail's Andrew Coyne on what he calls Canada's democracy crisis. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Ontario's Award-Winning Teen Poet 19:56

25d ago19:56

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Kyo Lee was the youngest ever winner of the CBC Poetry Prize at just 16, and now at 18 she has released a collection of poems, called "i cut my tongue on a broken country." The poems deal with culture, girlhood, immigration and queerness, and she joins us to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Andrew Coyne: Is Canadian Democracy Broken? 36:11

25d ago36:11

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Canadians think we live in a democracy, but are our institutions becoming increasingly undemocratic? Andrew Coyne joins us to discuss his new book, "The Crisis of Canadian Democracy." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By TVO | Steve Paikin

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What Happened to the NHL's Hamilton Tigers? 18:13

26d ago18:13

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For millions of Toronto Maple Leaf fans, this season came to yet another ignominious end. However, 100 years ago, there was another NHL team in Ontario which had a worse fate. Myer Siemiatycki, Professor Emeritus in the Department of Politics and Public Administration at Toronto Metropolitan University joins The Agenda to share the tragic story of …

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Is Ontario's College System in Trouble? 35:54

26d ago35:54

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The Ontario college system was created 60 years ago. How has it changed since its inception, and how will it face its current challenges? We discuss with Ann Marie Vaughan, Lyn Whitham, Maureen Adamson, and Martin Regg Cohn. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By TVO | Steve Paikin

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These malaria drugs treat the mosquitos — not the people 31:40

27d ago31:40

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00:45 Treating mosquitoes for malaria Researchers have developed two compounds that can kill malaria-causing parasites within mosquitoes, an approach they hope could help reduce transmission of the disease. The team showed that these compounds can be embedded into the plastics used to make bed nets, providing an alternative to insecticide-based mal…

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Is Data Collection Undermining Human Rights? 24:32

27d ago24:32

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In "We, the Data: Human Rights in the Digital Age," author Wendy H. Wong makes the case that the collection and tracking of our data by Big Tech comes at a cost to our humanity. She's a professor of political science and principal's research chair at the University of British Columbia and her book won the 2024 Balsillie Prize for Public Policy. She…

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How Ontario Youth Groups Are Changing the Narrative 31:05

27d ago31:05

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Canada has long celebrated its diversity and multiculturalism. But despite this being a well-admired aspect of Canadian society, racism still exists today. In response, organizations have been established across the country to support diaspora communities, and young people from those communities are also getting involved. Youth leader Ellie Leung a…

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Can Canada Re-engage India and China? 8:57

1M ago8:57

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Steve Paikin asks guests: Which is harder for Canada to re-set relations with: China or India? Then, Nam Kiwanuka explores why some parents don't vaccinate their kids. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By TVO | Steve Paikin

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What is Hurting Women's Health? 29:08

1M ago29:08

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Women make up half the population in Canada yet there are still major gaps in women's health research. Experts say investments addressing this gap could add years to life and boost the global economy. The Agenda invites Carmen Wyton, Chair and Founder of Women's Health Coalition of Canada; Dr. Amanda Black, Professor of, Obstetrics and Gynecology a…

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