Best Edward Havens Podcasts (2025)

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AI cheating runs wild on campus 24:53

6h ago24:53

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The use of generative AI has become rampant on college and university campuses across North America. KPMG - who surveyed over 400 Canadian students about this in the fall — found that around 60 per cent use AI models like ChatGPT in their assignments. James Walsh recently wrote a piece in New York Magazine called Everyone is Cheating Their Way Thro…

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1,065 | From Wall Street to Stillness: How Meditation Saved Tom Cronin's Life 1:00:01

21h ago1:00:01

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By KM Audio Productions LLC

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Will laws apply in Ontario’s ‘special economic zones’? 23:06

1d ago23:06

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The Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act – also known as Bill 5 – aims to fast track mining projects in Ontario and gives the government the power to create 'special economic zones' that would grant the government the power to exempt companies from still-unspecified laws. Ontario Premier Doug Ford has framed these measures as necessary to …

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1,064 | Rudeness Rehab: How to Fix Toxic Workplaces & Boost Productivity with John O’Brien 1:00:23

2d ago1:00:23

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By KM Audio Productions LLC

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A royal visit and a high-stakes political moment 24:38

2d ago24:38

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For the third time in Canadian history, the head of the British monarchy delivered the throne speech before ushering in a new session of parliament. It comes at a time when Canada could use some help protecting its sovereignty in the face of threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. But how does this moment fit in with King Charles’ reign so far, w…

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1,063 | She Restarted Her Acting Career at 47, Now She's on Netflix — Anne Alexander-Sieder's Story 1:02:27

3d ago1:02:27

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1,062 | From West Texas to the White House: Bill Williams' Epic Journey in Media & Government 59:45

3d ago59:45

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1,061 | Break the Mold: Melissa LaPlante on Boxless Business, Neurodivergence & Bold Leadership 1:01:24

3d ago1:01:24

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By KM Audio Productions LLC

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The ‘cover-up’ of Joe Biden’s decline 30:03

3d ago30:03

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Last June, during the first presidential debate of the 2024 U.S. election campaign, Joe Biden stumbled and struggled to find the right words. His performance was described as disastrous and incoherent. At that point, many Americans had already come to the conclusion that Biden was too old for the job. But for those who hadn't yet, the debate was th…

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1,060 | How Sean Hopwood Built a Global Language Empire — Polyglot, CEO & Cultural Connector 1:00:24

4d ago1:00:24

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By KM Audio Productions LLC

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1,059 | From No English to Nurse Practitioner & Podcast Host — Rosabel Zohfeld’s Inspiring Journey 59:58

4d ago59:58

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1,058 | He Built a Comedy Empire at 24 — Scott Edwards on Launching Legends Like Saget & Shandling 1:00:37

4d ago1:00:37

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Is Trump’s ‘Golden Dome’ more fantasy than reality? 27:14

4d ago27:14

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Donald Trump’s 'Golden Dome’ is a proposed defense program that will feature the use of space lasers, satellites and interceptors designed to provide 24/7 space based defence. It’s advertised as a bulwark against missiles and nuclear attacks from the likes of China, North Korea and Russia. Mike Stone is a Reuters reporter covering the U.S. arms tra…

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1,057 | From Trauma to Triumph: Danielle Bernock’s Journey to Healing, Self-Love & Empowerment 1:01:29

7d ago1:01:29

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By KM Audio Productions LLC

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George Floyd’s murder, what’s changed in five years? 28:17

7d ago28:17

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On May 25th 2020, Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin murdered George Floyd, an unarmed Black man, by kneeling on his neck for over nine minutes. The whole thing was caught on video and once it got out, it set America on fire. Protests spread across the country and then the world. Promises of sweeping changes to policing and greater commitment…

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1,056 | Break Generational Cycles & Heal Your Inner Child: Lisa Watson’s Transformational Method 57:58

8d ago57:58

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1,055 | Taylor Bowden’s Guide to Unlocking Your Potential 1:01:38

8d ago1:01:38

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By KM Audio Productions LLC

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Diddy on trial 34:20

8d ago34:20

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It’s been a year and a half since the R&B singer Cassie Ventura first accused hip hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs of rape and repeated physical abuse over the course of their decade-long relationship. Those initial allegations unleashed a torrent of accusations from others, more than 70 sexual assault lawsuits, and federal raids of his homes. Now, Did…

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Trump, Hitler and how democracies die 32:25

10d ago32:25

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Today on the show is historian Timothy Ryback. Timothy is an author and writer with The Atlantic. He’s the director of the Institute for Historical Justice and Reconciliation in The Hague. Last year he published ‘Takeover’ which documents the ways Hitler and his enablers in the German establishment cleared the pathway to Nazism through constitution…

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1,054 | From People Pleaser to Empowered Mom: Krista Hudson’s Journey to Authentic Living 1:00:42

10d ago1:00:42

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By KM Audio Productions LLC

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1,053 | David Chotka on Prayer, Faith, and Deepening Your Walk with God 1:01:30

10d ago1:01:30

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By KM Audio Productions LLC

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Is Alberta headed towards a separation vote? 29:14

11d ago29:14

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Hundreds of people filled a banquet hall in Calgary last week to hear from the Alberta Prosperity Project, a group that wants Alberta to separate from Canada. They're trying to drum up support for a petition and earn enough signatures to trigger a referendum on separation in 2026. One of the reasons the petition is picking up steam is because Premi…

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The internet sucks now, and it happened on purpose 38:21

12d ago38:21

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It's not you — the internet really does suck. Novelist, blogger and noted internet commentator Cory Doctorow explains what happened to the internet and why you're tormented by ads, bots, algorithms, AI slop and so many pop-ups. Spoiler alert: it wasn't an accident. In Understood: Who Broke the Internet, Doctorow gets into the decisions made by powe…

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Canada has a measles problem 28:48

15d ago28:48

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Measles case numbers in Ontario are now higher than the total registered cases in the entire United States. This week’s report from Ontario Public Health puts the total at 1,646 cases of the disease since January. In Alberta, measles is spreading even quicker, outpacing Ontario in growth per-capita. Nearly three decades ago Canada had declared meas…

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The latest in the hockey sex assault trial 25:33

16d ago25:33

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Content warning: this conversation contains graphic details of an alleged sexual assault so please take care while listening. Proceedings began late last month in a trial that has been seven years in the making. It involves five former members of Canada's gold medal winning 2018 world juniors hockey team. They've been accused of sexually assaulting…

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Politics! Carney’s new team, recount conspiracies 26:49

17d ago26:49

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On Tuesday, Prime Minister Mark Carney’s new cabinet was sworn in at Rideau Hall. Among them are 24 new faces but also a solid handful of the same big names from the previous government. What does it tell us about the government’s priorities? Is it enough of a change from the Trudeau years? Plus, the Liberals gained a seat after winning a recount i…

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Trump sidelines Israel, Gaza expansion looms 28:41

18d ago28:41

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Israel is planning a major escalation of its military campaign in Gaza — one that the government says is necessary to eradicate Hamas, but which rights groups have said amounts to the annexation of the Palestinian territory. It comes amid apparent rifts between the U.S. and Israel. Trump is currently on a tour of the Middle East which won’t include…

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Where does Trump’s trade war go next? 23:37

19d ago23:37

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Top economic officials from the U.S. and China met in Geneva, Switzerland over the weekend. This was the first time that they’ve had face-to-face since the start of their enormous trade war. The U.S. has currently placed 145 per cent tariffs on China. China has responded with 125 per cent. These levies have essentially stopped business between the …

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The 1980s Films of Susan Seidelman: Making Mr. Right 10:15

19d ago10:15

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On this episode, we continue our look back at the 1980s movies of iconoclastic director Susan Seidelman as we pull the curtain back on the film she felt was an appropriate follow-up to her breakthrough film Desperately Seeking Susan, the sci-fi romantic comedy Making Mr. Right, starring John Malkovich and Ann Magnuson.…

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Dozens dead as India and Pakistan clash 23:02

22d ago23:02

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Dozens have died this week as military tensions escalate between India and Pakistan over the disputed region of Kashmir. India fired missiles into Pakistan-controlled territory in what it says is retaliation for a militant attack on a tourist town in Indian territory in April. The Kashmir region has long been the source of violent conflict between …

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1,052 | From Stolen Truck to Global Adventure: Pamdiana Jones' Wild Journey 59:40

22d ago59:40

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1,051 | Happy Healthy Hustle: Dr. Christiane Schroeter’s Secrets to Stress-Free Success! 59:51

22d ago59:51

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1,050 | From Pro Basketball to Mindset Mastery | Dwayne Morton's Inspiring Journey to Greatness 1:00:20

22d ago1:00:20

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Pope watch: who's next up? 27:24

23d ago27:24

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What's going on behind the locked doors of the Sistine Chapel this week, as the Catholic Church's cardinals meet in Rome to choose the next pope? It's a centuries-old tradition, but this time, the college of cardinals is bigger than ever, with a growing contingent from Africa and Asia — many of them attending their first conclave ever. That means l…

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Mark Carney goes to Washington 23:10

24d ago23:10

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On Tuesday, Prime Minister Mark Carney and U.S. President Donald Trump had their first face-to-face meeting, amidst an ongoing trade war between Canada and the U.S. The relationship between the two countries is at a historic low. On top of existing tariffs, Trump said on Monday that he wants to impose 100 per cent tariffs on movies produced outside…

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Amnesty International chief on the fight for human rights 42:07

25d ago42:07

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Dr. Agnès Callamard has been a leader in the human rights sector for decades, and since 2021 has worked in the role of Secretary General for Amnesty International. She joins the show to discuss doing human rights work at this difficult historical moment, the future of international law, Canada’s role on the world stage, the question of genocide, an…

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How 100 days of Trump is changing America 29:16

26d ago29:16

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The first 100 days of Donald Trump’s second administration have been turbulent, controversial, and transformative. Today we’re joined by Alex Shephard, a senior editor at the New Republic, to take stock of the most consequential changes, their impact on the United States and its place in the world, and to what extent they are irreversible. For tran…

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Are you worried about U.S. travel? 24:35

29d ago24:35

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For many Canadians, travel to the United States is a yearly routine. But that’s started to change. People around the world have shared stories about travel to the U.S. gone wrong. Some have been pulled into the back rooms of airports for additional screening, others have been pressured to share their social media accounts for examination and in the…

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1,049 | Escaping Narcissistic Abuse After 29 Years | Mia Hanks' Powerful Story of Survival & Healing 59:31

29d ago59:31

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1,048 | Mojolaoluwa Olunaike on Public Health & Coaching Success 59:12

29d ago59:12

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1,047 | Therapist Kurt Warner on Mental Health, Disability, & Finding Victory in Every Fall 1:00:44

29d ago1:00:44

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Where does Pierre Poilievre go from here? 27:07

30d ago27:07

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The Conservative Party of Canada is once again the Official Opposition. Now, the Tories are grappling with the disappointing results of Monday’s election. They lost to the Liberals after leading in the polls mere months ago and their party leader, Pierre Poilievre, failed to win in his own riding. But it wasn’t a total loss. The Conservatives won 4…

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Top Five Fantasy Films of the 1980s with author Todd Downing 54:23

1M ago54:23

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On this episode, we speak with modern day renaissance man Todd Downing about his five favorite fantasy films of the 1980s.By Edward Havens

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Mark Carney's next challenge: minority rule 22:48

1M ago22:48

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It's official: the Liberals have a minority government. They've got ambitious plans, and they've made big promises. But even though they got a substantial 44 per cent of the popular vote, they're now leading a country where 41 per cent of voters coalesced around their biggest opponent, the Conservatives. And they're still dealing with Donald Trump'…

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1,046 | From the Inner City to Inspired Living: Shaun Robert Grant's Powerful Journey of Purpose 1:00:16

1M ago1:00:16

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1,045 | From Abuse to Purpose: Ana Megrelishvili's Journey to Faith, Freedom & Impact 1:00:39

1M ago1:00:39

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By KM Audio Productions LLC

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Mark Carney wins, a country divided 31:37

1M ago31:37

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A whirlwind election campaign has ended with Mark Carney leading the Liberal Party to victory, coming back from disastrous polling numbers just months ago. The NDP has been decimated, with leader Jagmeet Singh stepping down. Yet, despite losing, Pierre Poilievre's Conservative Party still earned the support of a large percentage of the population, …