Best Alex Broadbent Podcasts (2025)

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Episode 69: What School Could Be. A Conversation with Ted Dintersmith and Garrett Smiley. 48:11

3d ago48:11

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The rapidly accelerating capabilities of artificial intelligence are creating an urgent need to rethink how we prepare young people for a world where machines will soon outperform humans in many cognitive tasks. • Schools train students in what ChatGPT already does best • AI power doubles yearly, reshaping the workforce • The “school-to-career” esc…

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Episode 68: Centering Humanity in Teaching. A Conversation with Matt Eicheldinger. 54:28

9d ago54:28

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Matt Eicheldinger, NYT bestselling author and educator, shares his journey of persistence and the power of meaningful connections with young people. He centers on building trust and creating space for kids to develop confidence, curiosity, and resilience. • Becoming a teacher because he enjoyed kids and had parents who modeled empathy • Writing his…

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Naomi Klein: The Rise of End-of-the-World Fascism and Resistance from the Global South 29:36

17d ago29:36

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At the 2025 Panamerican Congress in Mexico City, held August 1st to 3rd, hosted by Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum and her Morena Parliamentary Group, Canadian journalist Naomi Klein gave remarks at the Esperanza Iris theatre. The author of 'The Shock Doctrine,' 'No Logo,' and most recently the memoir 'Doppelganger,' presented remarks to delega…

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Episode 67: The Microschool Movement. A Conversation with Kaity Broadbent and Kelly Smith. 50:54

17d ago50:54

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Education is undergoing a seismic shift as families and educators seek alternatives to traditional schooling, with microschools emerging as a powerful option for personalized learning in supportive communities. • 48% of parents feel education is heading in the wrong direction • 17.5% of kids are now outside traditional schools (up from 11.8% in 201…

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Canada’s Tax Haven Dilemma with Jared Walker 19:54

23d ago19:54

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At this time last year in late July 2024, Brazilian Finance Minister Fernando Haddad announced that G20 finance leaders were poised to endorse a joint declaration on international tax cooperation that would hopefully help to clamp down on so-called “tax havens” by encouraging G20 countries to standardize taxes on billionaires. Since then, Canada, a…

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Carney's Cuts with Angella MacEwen 28:10

1M ago28:10

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Angella MacEwen explains what is at stake with Carney’s chosen course of “cuts, cuts, and more cuts.” Mark Carney’s new liberal government is making it loud and clear that they’re switching things up on economic policy. Following record high public service growth under his predecessor, Carney’s recent call for massive cuts to public services have s…

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Activists Make History: Mobilizing a Movement with Sandy Hudson 49:04

2M ago49:04

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Peggy Nash sits down with Sandy Hudson to talk about the roots of Black Lives Matter – Toronto, and her new book Defund. In this episode of Activists Make History, Peggy Nash sits down with Sandy Hudson—organizer, author, and co-founder of Black Lives Matter – Toronto. Reflecting on the movement’s grassroots foundations, Hudson shows the value of C…

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Class & Climate: Colombia’s Just Transition with Lala Peñaranda and Matt Kirkegaard 45:10

2M ago45:10

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Colombian oil workers and la Unión Sindical Obrera (USO) are leading the charge for a just transition. Here's what Canada can learn from their worker-led climate plan. Lala Peñaranda of Trade Unions for Energy Democracy Matt Kirkegaard of Progressive International present the Colombian Oilworkers' Plan — a bold strategy for a worker-led public path…

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OCD & Anxiety - Control Is Costing You More Than You Think 35:52

2M ago35:52

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Today we’re talking about something many of us have been taught to admire; control. Control over our thoughts, our bodies, our emotions. But what if the very thing we’ve been chasing is quietly making us sick?By Dr. Wachet and Alex Broadbent

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Class & Climate: Winds of Change with Alex Connolly 23:24

2M ago23:24

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The fight for better workplace conditions doesn’t stop at renewable energy. Workers in renewable energy need union representation, collective bargaining and a voice in their workplace for the energy transition to benefit all Canadians. Alex Connolly, a renewable energy worker in Nova Scotia, compares the workplace conditions from his time in the oi…

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Neoliberalism's Failure and What the Left Must Do 1:36:11

2M ago1:36:11

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2025 Ellen Meiksins Wood Lecturer Grace Blakeley sits down with Luke Savage in Toronto, Canada, for a conversation on the failures of neoliberal capitalism, the age of individualism it has produced, and what the left must do if it is to win the working-class. Blakeley and Savage examine how the far-right have taken advantage of the gaps and inequit…

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Class & Climate: The Sustainability Class with Vijay Kolinjivadi and Aaron Vansintjan 36:37

3M ago36:37

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Does the so-called green consumption of the “sustainability class” really work to help save us from climate catastrophe? Without challenging capitalism, can everyone afford the cost of living, reduce emissions, and achieve climate justice? Aaron Vansintjan and Vijay Kolinjivadi are the authors of The Sustainability Class, published by The New Press…

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ADHD or Overload? Rethinking the Surge in Diagnoses 34:12

3M ago34:12

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With over half a million people in England waiting for an ADHD assessment and new NHS data suggesting up to 2.5 million may be affected, the conversation around ADHD has never been louder. But what’s really driving this surge? In this episode of Heal Beyond Words, Alex and Marion explore the deeper layers beneath the headlines, asking whether what …

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Genuine Democracy in an Age of Hyper-Individualism with Grace Blakeley 37:01

3M ago37:01

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The 2025 Ellen Meiksins Wood Lecture was delivered by Grace Blakeley, illustrating why neoliberal capitalism has overruled democracy and why we must organize to take back democratic power for the working-class. The 2025 Ellen Meiksins Wood Lecture was held on Tuesday, May 20th in partnership with Toronto Metropolitan University’s Faculty of Arts. A…

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Public Education at the Tipping Point 45:47

3M ago45:47

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Hear from frontline educators at the 2025 Progress Summit on what’s driving the crisis and how we can defend democracy by fighting for strong, inclusive, and well-funded schools. Canada’s public education system is in crisis mode. From chronic underfunding and privatization to attacks on teachers and burnout—these aren’t isolated issues. Across the…

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Class & Climate: Moving Canada for Climate Action with Blandine Sebileau 27:55

4M ago27:55

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Equiterre's Sustainable Mobility Analyst shows how clean mobility can help working class Canadians save money while making our communities cleaner and healthier. Canada is falling behind its G7 peers. Our public transit systems need major investments to serve ordinary Canadians — by cutting costs associated with personal vehicles — and by limiting …

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Class & Climate: Union Power with Brandon Dyck - IBEW 17:46

4M ago17:46

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The energy transition runs on union power. The International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) is one of the labour unions that will generate the electricity needed to seize the potential and jobs of a just transition. Brandon Dyck, government affairs coordinator at IBEW, joins the show to discuss how rank and file IBEW members experience cl…

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Episode 66: Raising Kids With Purpose. A Conversation with Adriane Thompson. 1:02:22

4M ago1:02:22

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Adriane Thompson, founder of Raising Kids With Purpose, shares her transformative journey from controlling parenting to creating an environment that meets children's developmental needs through intentional family culture. • Shifting from viewing parenting as controlling children to understanding and meeting their developmental needs • Creating stro…

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Class & Climate: Building a Green Workforce with Lindsay Amundsen 16:18

4M ago16:18

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Lindsay Amundsen of Canada's Building Trades Unions explains what a just transition really means for workers—and how union-led training programs are preparing the workforce for the green economy. What does a just transition look like on the ground—for workers, apprentices, and communities? In the second episode of Class & Climate, Lindsay Amundsen,…

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Episode 65: Know and Tell, The Power of Narration. A Conversation with Karen Glass. 54:45

4M ago54:45

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Karen Glass discusses the power of narration in education, sharing her journey from homeschooling mom to Charlotte Mason education expert and author of "Know and Tell: The Art of Narration." • Narration is simply telling back what you've learned, a natural human activity we use to build relationships • Charlotte Mason's educational philosophy cente…

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Class & Climate: Green Industrial Policy with Jim Stanford and Hadrian Mertins-Kirkwood 37:24

5M ago37:24

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The climate crisis overlaps with the cost-of-living crisis, amid the US tariff threat. As our fossil fuel dependence exposes us to inflation and trade threats from the US, the labour and climate movements are uniting to demand more for working-class Canadians. Jim Stanford, economist and director of the Centre for Future Work and Canadian Centre fo…

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Activists Make History: Democracy in Action with Josel Angelica Gerardo 26:01

5M ago26:01

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Josel Gerardo is a young activist and shares how she is driving democratic engagement in the Filipino-Canadian community. In this episode of Activists Make History, Peggy Nash sits down with Josel Angelica Gerardo to explore her journey as a community organizer and advocate for Filipino-Canadian political engagement. From growing up in the Philippi…

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Episode 64: Trauma-Informed Education. A Conversation with Alex Shevrin Venet. 1:05:09

5M ago1:05:09

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Alex Shevrin Venet shares how educators can build unconditional positive regard that helps children feel valued regardless of behavior, improving their ability to regulate emotions and engage in learning. • Trauma affects behavior by triggering stress responses that appear as choices but aren't really choices • Co-regulation (calm adults helping dy…

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Episode 63: Keeping Kids Safe Online. A Conversation with Brock Murphy. 52:02

5M ago52:02

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Brock Murphy, co-founder of Parent ProTech, shares critical insights about helping families navigate the challenging digital landscape that's targeting our children. He draws on his unique background spanning government work and SpaceX to offer practical strategies for protecting kids while building healthy relationships with technology. In this ep…

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A Better Way Forward with Liliana Camacho 21:15

5M ago21:15

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Liliana Camacho explains that while rising costs are squeezing businesses, increasing wages and capping rent are not the problem—they’re actually part of the solution. Even Canadian businesses know that low wages and the high cost of housing are two big factors in the cost-of-living crisis, and are hurting customers and business itself. Liliana Cam…

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Episode 62: Building Thinking Classrooms. A Conversation with Peter Liljedahl. 1:04:25

6M ago1:04:25

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Engaging students in meaningful thinking and learning is essential for effective education. We explore the principles of creating a thinking classroom with Dr. Peter Liljeddahl, emphasizing the importance of collaboration, purposeful tasks, and a supportive learning environment. What we'll cover... - Discussion of non-thinking behaviors observed in…

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Activists Make History: Campaigning for Progress with Alexa Gilmour 30:04

6M ago30:04

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The first-time candidate for Parkdale–High Park says progressive campaigning can be the antidote for despair. In this episode of Activists Make History, Peggy Nash sits down with Alexa Gilmour, Ontario NDP candidate for Parkdale–High Park, to learn about her journey as a first-time candidate in the 2025 Ontario election. Alexa shares what inspired …

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Episode 61: Coaching Kids Through Anger. A Conversation with Samantha Snowden. 1:05:45

6M ago1:05:45

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Ever feel lost when a child erupts in frustration? You’re not alone! In this episode, we dive deep into understanding childhood anger, why it happens, and—most importantly—how to guide kids toward healthy emotional regulation. Our guest, Samantha Snowden, an expert in emotional intelligence and child development, shares powerful tools for parents, …

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Episode 60: You Can Homeschool Your Way. A Conversation with Elan Page. 55:22

7M ago55:22

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Discover how homeschooling can revolutionize your child’s education and fit seamlessly into your family’s lifestyle. This episode features Elan Page, the founder of Homeschool Our Way, who shares her inspiring journey from a lifelong learner to a trailblazer empowering families, especially families of color, to embrace homeschooling with confidence…

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Industrial Policy after Neoliberalism with D.T. Cochrane 35:21

7M ago35:21

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For decades, social democrats have championed industrial policy, prioritizing the governance of the economy and market regulation as a way to build a more just and democratic society. But as a new era of neoliberalism — or post-neoliberalism — dawns, economist D.T. Cochrane sees Canada at a crossroads, in urgent need of a renewed vision of industri…

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Activists Make History: Meeting the Moment with Lana Payne 50:06

7M ago50:06

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Unifor president Lana Payne explains what’s at stake for Canadian workers in response to Donald Trump’s tariff threats and how unions are adapting to meet the moment. In this episode of Activists Make History, a new podcast series from Perspectives Journal, we sit down with Lana Payne, president of Unifor and a trailblazer in Canada’s labour moveme…

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Episode 59: Executive Function Development and AI. A Conversation with Peter Fitzpatrick. 48:41

8M ago48:41

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Join us as we sit down with Peter Fitzpatrick, co-founder of FawnFriends.com, to explore the creation of Willow, a robotic plushie designed to support neurodivergent children in their emotional growth. Peter shares his personal journey, from his experiences with ADHD and familial challenges to the innovative hackathon project that gave birth to Wil…

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Episode 58: The Science Behind Microschools. A Conversation with Kaity Broadbent. 1:00:22

8M ago1:00:22

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How do we create learning environments that foster curiosity while helping kids develop real-world knowledge and skills? Since 2018, Prenda has helped open over 1,000 microschools across the US making small, effective learning environment accessible to thousands of families. Microschooling is a rapidly growing educational model, but how does it wor…

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Power for the Public with Edgardo Sepulveda 32:38

8M ago32:38

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Earlier this fall, The Alberta Federation of Labour released a new report entitled Power in the Public Interest: Re-regulation and increased public ownership in Alberta’s electricity sector. A headline from a press release of the report reads: “Albertans have overpaid $24 billion for electricity since 2001.” This is long before the interruptions an…

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Why Canadians are Stuck Waiting for the Bus with Nate Wallace 27:11

9M ago27:11

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In a joint statement by Environmental Defence Canada released on October 28th at the Transit for Tomorrow Summit in Ottawa, a number of mayors and municipal representatives from cities across Canada, public transit activist groups and transit agencies like the STM in Montreal, declared: “Transit is the most powerful method of tackling traffic conge…

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Episode 57: AI Supported Personalized Learning. A Conversation with Dr. Kristen DiCerbo 55:53

9M ago55:53

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How can technology reshape education to cater to every student’s unique learning journey? Join us as we explore this question with Dr. Kristen DiCerbo, the Chief Learning Officer at Khan Academy, who shares her transformative insights into personalized and mastery-based learning. Discover how Khan Academy's new AI tool, "Khanmigo" is revolutionizin…

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Neoliberalism’s Undead with Alex Himelfarb 35:44

9M ago35:44

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Alex Himelfarb argues that neoliberalism – or “capitalism with the gloves off” – has become embedded in the fabric of Canadian government and society, and has not yet died off despite its reckoning. Neoliberalism is not dead, according to former Clerk of the Privy Council and Broadbent Institute research fellow Alex Himelfarb. The ideology that per…

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Activists Make History: Winning Renters’ Rights with Chiara Padovani 30:48

9M ago30:48

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Chiara Padovani details her political journey in organizing renters and defending tenant rights against the encroachment of for-profit interests in housing. Toronto, like other cities across Canada, has been coping with the rising housing affordability crisis as inflated rents, increased evictions, and massive real estate investment firms have beco…

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Episode 56: Strengthening Cognition Through Gaming. A Conversation with Anna Vagin 1:03:14

9M ago1:03:14

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Discover how games can revolutionize the way we support children with social cognitive differences in our engaging conversation with Dr.Anna Vagin. Anna takes us on her journey into the world of social cognition, sharing her expertise in working with children on the autism spectrum, children with ADHD, and other communication challenges. Learn how …

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Correcting the Record on Trans Deaths with Dylana Thompson 26:56

9M ago26:56

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It is important for policymakers to use evidence, like data and statistics, to make sound policy decisions. However, governments across Canada and in other places around the world continue to make policy decisions that affect trans lives and livelihoods, while data collection and maintenance on trans people remain lacking or incomplete. Despite adv…

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The Continuing Battle for Universal Pharmacare with Marc-André Gagnon 32:47

9M ago32:47

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Despite Canada’s celebrated health care model, a lack of robust and universal drug coverage has resulted in a “fragmented system” that leaves ordinary Canadians without adequate care. Bill C-64 titled An Act Respecting Pharmacare was recently passed in Canada. Providing the framework for universal public drug coverage in Canada, Bill C-64 has been …

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Episode 55: Building Connection at Bedtime. A Conversation with Andrew Newman 56:16

10M ago56:16

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Unlock the secrets of bedtime storytelling with our special guest, Andrew Newman, an acclaimed author and founder of Conscious Stories. He sheds light on the remarkable influence of bedtime stories in nurturing the priceless bond between parents and children. Together, we explore how those precious last 20 minutes of the day can be transformed into…

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Activists Make History: Organizing the First Walmart Warehouse Union in Canada with Angela Drew Kimelman 27:18

10M ago27:18

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Walmart is notorious for its anti-union practices, pouring millions of dollars into union-busting campaigns every year. But this didn’t stop Angela Drew Kimelman, an Organizer at Unifor, from helping unionize over 800 workers at a Walmart warehouse in Mississauga, Ontario. In our first episode of Activists Make History, a new podcast series from Pe…

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Activists Make History - Series Preview 1:09

10M ago1:09

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'Activists Make History' is a new podcast series from Perspectives Journal, hosted by Peggy Nash, author of 'Women Winning Office: An Activist’s Guide to Getting Elected' As a union activist, feminist advocate, and former member of Parliament in Canada's House of Commons, Nash knows what it's like to start from scratch against the odds. In Activist…

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Episode 54: The Art of Problem Solving. A Conversation with Richard Rusczyk. 55:25

10M ago55:25

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Ready to unlock the magic of math? 🎉 This episode features Richard Rusczyk, founder of Art of Problem Solving and Beast Academy. His journey—from an “aggressively average” high school in Alabama to Princeton—shows the magic of student empowerment through autonomy and intrinsic motivation. 🚀 We explore learning spaces where project-based learning an…

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Opening the Black Box: Nursing Agencies in Canada with Joan Almost 26:23

10M ago26:23

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Private nursing agencies are have grown in number and use amid the crises facing the healthcare sector by filling the gaps in chronic understaffing. The Canadian Federation of Nurses Unions’ new report Opening the black box: Unpacking the use of nursing agencies in Canada reveals just how much this reliance on nursing agencies has cost. Dr. Joan Al…

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Episode 53: Empowering Kids, Part 3. A Conversation with Prenda Guide, Tara Larsen. 40:32

11M ago40:32

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Ready to dive into another amazing microschool this week? Tara Larsen from Flagstaff, Arizona, shares her journey from public school parent to Prenda guide. Tara's microschool is a shining light of joyful learning. Listeners will gain insights into how microschools maintain a learner-centered approach, allowing students to enter a flow state where …

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Corporate Tax Breaks, Housing Heartbreaks with Silas Xuereb 17:59

11M ago17:59

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Corporate tax breaks and loopholes in Canada have contributed heavily to the affordability crisis argues Silas Xuereb, researcher at Canadian for Tax Fairness, PhD candidate at University of Massachusetts, Amherst, and author of a new report entitled, How tax breaks are worsening Canada's housing affordability crisis. Outside of calls to build hous…

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Escaping the Consulting Trap with Chris Hurl and Leah Werner 40:08

11M ago40:08

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When public services malfunction, such as the Phoenix Pay scandal or the failure of the pandemic travel ArriveCan app occur, it is easy to point the finger at the government and the political party in power. As Chris Hurl and Leah Werner describe in our latest Perspectives Journal podcast episode, there is some truth to this, but The Consulting Tra…

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Episode 52: Empowering Kids, Part 2. A Conversation with Prenda Guide, Candi Lehenbauer. 40:32

11M ago40:32

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Are you ready to reimagine education? Join us on this transformative episode of the Kindled podcast as we sit down with Candi Lehenbauer, Prenda guide and the driving force behind Tapestry Academy in Florida. Discover how Candi’s passion for microschooling led her to create a thriving educational environment that has evolved over the past five year…

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