Best University Of Manitoba Podcasts (2025)

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GP061: Discussing Environmental Physiotherapy with 3 University of Manitoba Students 30:23

23d ago30:23

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Today’s guests are three second year physiotherapy students at the University of Manitoba: Emma De Guzman Caballero, Alana Lesperance and Gurkirat Gill. They talk about the literature review they conducted as part of their physiotherapy programme that focused on recommendations on how to provide environmentally-responsible community-based physiothe…

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What it’s like to work on SNL for 50 years 1:05:27

3d ago1:05:27

1:05:27

I'll talk to the man who has served as the head carpenter for "Saturday Night Live" since the very first episode -- on the eve of his very last episode. The trial of five ex-world junior hockey players accused of sexual assault is thrown into disarray once again, as the judge discharges the jury for a second time. A doctor who ran for his life when…

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Some tips on fertilizing your yard and garden 55:21

3d ago55:21

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Fertilizing is an important part of a successful garden, and the spring is the most important time to fertilize, so it's important to get it right. In this episode, Don and John go over fertilizing the yard and garden, with special considerations for vegetables and containers, all to help your plants reach their full potential this season.…

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We call an aid worker feeding starving residents in Gaza 1:05:48

4d ago1:05:48

1:05:48

An aid worker says new air attacks and dwindling food supplies are making life even worse for Gazans, but she's still finding a way to put on a brave face for her two kids. As Manitoba struggles to deal with deadly wildfires, the reeve of one hard-hit area tells us it hasn't been easy, but a massive outpouring of support has given him hope. A Briti…

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Home prices surged on his watch. Now he’s housing minister 1:00:27

5d ago1:00:27

1:00:27

A political commentator says he's shocked that Gregor Robertson has been appointed Canada’s federal minister of housing -- because he couldn't get the housing crisis under control when he was Vancouver's mayor. Canada's first-ever Indigenous Minister of Indigenous Services, Mandy Gull-Masty, tells us a cabinet post was never a job she imagined havi…

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Business as Unusual: Risk, Research and Rethinking Productivity with Dave Angus 36:16

5d ago36:16

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Season 3, Episode 7 - Business as Unusual: Risk, Research and Rethinking Productivity with Dave Angus In the wake of Canada’s federal election—and amid renewed U.S. trade tensions—Canada is at a crossroads. How do we grow an economy that’s more resilient, more innovative, and more productive? In this timely episode, Dave Angus, President of Johnsto…

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Will Carney’s new cabinet bring actual change to Canadians? 1:04:57

6d ago1:04:57

1:04:57

Longtime Liberal minister Steven Guilbeault talks to us about today's cabinet appointments, and what his present company means for Canada's future. British Columbia is making the case that American health care workers worried about Donald Trump should relocate to Canada. A nurse from Texas tells us things are unsettling, so she's considering resett…

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Hamas releases Israeli-American hostage after 584 days 1:04:28

7d ago1:04:28

1:04:28

There is celebration as the last living American hostage in Gaza -- 21-year-old Edan Alexander -- has been released by Hamas. A close friend of the family describes their elation. After the US and China agree to put tariffs on hold for 90 days, a supply chain expert tells us that's great -- but a suspension isn't the same as a solution. A sociology…

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We call a journalist who escaped house arrest in Russia 1:06:40

10d ago1:06:40

1:06:40

Running for coverage. A Russian journalist flees house arrest and a possible prison sentence, and escapes to France. She tells us leaving her loved ones behind was the only way to break free. Dishonourable discharges. Rae Timberlake has served their country in the U.S. Navy for 17 years. But as the Trump administration begins its removal of a thous…

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How to plant just about anything in your garden 49:27

10d ago49:27

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The time has finally come for our part of the world: planting season in your yard and garden. In this episode, Don and John go over some basics on soil preparation and tips for putting annuals, vegetables, shrubs and more in the ground. Plus, they answer a question about mulch from the listener mailbag and Don has a "dirty" joke.…

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When the Pope was just Robert, an 8th grade classmate 58:52

11d ago58:52

58:52

Holy smoke. A Canadian Catholic tells us what it was like to stand with thousands in St Peter's Square when the white smoke billowed -- and waited to hear the first words of the first American Pope. Well, the first except for the pretend American Pope, chosen by university students in Chicago recently, in a re-creation of the Conclave of 1492. The …

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For Italian tech workers, the conclave meets fantasy sports 1:00:19

12d ago1:00:19

1:00:19

Flight from fight response. After India attacks Pakistan and Pakistan authorizes "corresponding action", a journalist in Kashmir tells us the threat of escalation has people unsure what to do or where to go. Search me. American authorities in a Washington state border town inspect cars and question drivers heading toward Canada. A local lawyer says…

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Carney says Canada’s 'not for sale’. Will Trump back off? 1:06:07

13d ago1:06:07

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Face to face, but not quite eye to eye. Former Canadian ambassador to Washington Frank McKenna says that, despite his bluster about the 51st state, when Mark Carney visited the White House, the president seemed to respect the prime minister. From bad to worse to worse. The head of a British charity supporting Palestinians tells us he's trying to st…

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An Oscar-winning producer on tariffs and Hollywood North 1:01:57

14d ago1:01:57

1:01:57

Plus: The father of Luke and Brayden Schenn on what it’s like to see your sons face off in double overtime. Also: An expert on human and machine learning tells us why Minecraft made the perfect test case for his team's theories about how human beings learn and adapt -- and what makes us uniquely good at both.…

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Special Episode: Joseph Hillel 28:23

17d ago28:23

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The Haitian-born filmmaker takes Nil inside a theatre festival in Port-au-Prince that's been happening for more than twenty years...in the face of earthquakes, hurricanes, cholera, presidential assassinations, and gang warfare. It's a triumph of artistry against all odds -- and it inspired his new documentary, "At All Kosts."…

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Mark Carney lays out his agenda, the auto sector takes a hit 43:32

17d ago43:32

43:32

Plus: A leaked uniform design sends Brazilian football fans (actually pretty much all of Brazil) into a frenzy.

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What to consider before your first trip to the garden center this season 54:18

17d ago54:18

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If you're enthusiastic to hit the garden centers for the first time this season, great! But it helps to have a plan first. In this episode, Don and John go over some considerations to keep in mind before you get swept up in the thrill of a new growing season. They also answer a few questions from the mailbag.…

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The lawyer representing mistakenly deported Abrego Garcia 1:08:56

18d ago1:08:56

1:08:56

Plus: Erin O’Toole on how Mark Carney needs to approach Donald Trump (and what he thinks about Pierre Poilievre’s future).

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The man who intervened after the Vancouver attack 1:04:05

19d ago1:04:05

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Plus: A village in England unites around an abandoned couch. We hear from the photographer who inspired the community to put the "love" in loveseat. Also: Conservative MP Greg McLean on what Mark Carney’s government needs to do to work with Alberta.

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A historic election sends the parties on new paths 1:01:53

20d ago1:01:53

1:01:53

Nil speaks with Liberal Patty Hajdu, Conservative Chris D’Entremont and the NDP’s Heather MacPherson about what happens next.

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Challenges and new experiences on Election Day 50:12

21d ago50:12

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Plus: A B.C. pilot tells the story of his harrowing crash into the Sea of Cortez near La Paz, Mexico. Also: Evidence from an archaeological site in Britain reveals the gnarly death of an ancient gladiator. And yes, there were lions involved.

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Éric Grenier on the polls and the home stretch 46:14

24d ago46:14

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Plus: Judy Kurtz from The Hill prepares for a White House Correspondents Dinner unlike any other. Also: Nearly four years after the Lytton wildfire wiped out most of her village, Mayor Denise O'Connor gives a tour of her new home.

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Special Episode: Natalie Halla and Manizha Bakhtari 28:22

24d ago28:22

28:22

According to the Taliban, Manizha Bakhtari no longer represents Afghanistan abroad. But that hasn't stopped the country's one-time top diplomat in Austria from keeping the doors of its embassy in Vienna open and now her efforts are the subject of the new documentary, The Last Ambassador. Nil Köksal sits down with Bakhtari and director Natalie Halla…

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Unique conditions lead to winter burn on some area evergreens 34:24

24d ago34:24

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Unique conditions can lead to winter burn on some area evergreens. In this episode, Don and John discuss what winter burn is, how it can happen and steps to prevent it.

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Catherine McKenna on Carney, Trump and the “51st state” 59:05

25d ago59:05

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Plus: After scientists created "olo" -- a colour they say no one else can see, artist Stuart Semple created "yolo". And he says it can be yours for a small price. Also: We remember tireless B.C. drug and addiction advocate Trey Helton.

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A trial gets underway, but could it really change hockey? 59:35

26d ago59:35

59:35

Plus: Nil reaches Nardwuar the Human Serviette, who’s snagged more interviews with Canadian political leaders during this campaign than anyone. Also: Up until 2015, academics at Oxford drank wine out of a chalice made from the human skull -- likely that of an enslaved woman. Archeologist Dan Hicks uncovered that history and says it's now his goal t…

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Intrigue builds ahead of a historic conclave 1:02:04

27d ago1:02:04

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Plus: How getting stuck in quicksand led to a rom-com worthy love story for a Michigan couple. Also: Canadian author Robin Stevenson’s book Pride Puppy is at the centre of a Supreme Court decision on 2SLGTBQ+ books in schools. She says she was shocked to hear a Justice repeat the false claim that her alphabet book -- about a puppy at a Pride parade…

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Phil Fontaine on the meaning of a Pope’s apology 1:04:11

28d ago1:04:11

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Plus: Did the search for extraterrestrial life just take a huge leap? We reach Cambridge University’s Nikku Madhusudhan to explore the possibility. Also: As spring struggles to break through, we bring you the late, great Fireside Al Maitland’s reading of Oscar Wilde’s The Selfish Giant.

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The challenge ahead for Pierre Poilievre 1:16:08

1M ago1:16:08

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Plus: Game, Set and Match medieval style. We hear about Australian efforts to revive Real Tennis, a move to bring the sport back to it’s Henry VIII roots. Also: A special edition of As It Happened, diving into the archives for some “new discoveries”.

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It's time to get your yard and garden set for spring planting 52:31

1M ago52:31

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The snow is gone and the days are getting longer and warmer, and while we're not quite ready to plant, the time has come to get everything set for the growing season. In this episode, Don and John talk about the tasks you should be doing right now to get your yard and garden ready for spring planting. They also discuss Easter lillies and a ... man/…

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Green Party co-Leader Elizabeth May makes her case 43:21

1M ago43:21

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Plus: At the San Diego zoo, elephants go viral when video captures their touching and fascinating reaction to an earthquake. Also: Filmmaker Sepideh Farsi on the death of her new documentary’s subject: 25 year old Gazan photojournalist Fatima Hassouna, killed in an Israeli airstrike.

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Scott Reid on Green Party’s exclusion from debates 1:11:26

1M ago1:11:26

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Plus: A Michigan bookstore gets a lot of unexpected help moving its entire inventory. Also: Ahead of the inaugural game of the new Northern Super League, founder and soccer star Diana Matheson tells Nil it's been years in the making to get to the first professional women's soccer game ever played on Canadian soil. But now that we're here, she knows…

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The White House versus Harvard University 58:25

1M ago58:25

58:25

Plus: Boston Globe reporter Billy Baker investigates a shockingly violent woodpecker terrorizing Rockport, Mass. Also: It was no surprise that Paige Beuckers was picked first overall at last night's WNBA draft -- least of all to Gary Knox, a dad who just happened to be at the right place at the right time and predict her stardom way back in 2013, w…

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The White House doubles down on a deportation mistake 59:31

1M ago59:31

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Plus: CBC's Kate McKenna tells us about stumbling onto a story of campaign “dirty tricks” in an Ottawa bar. Also: Speaking of watering holes, An Edinburgh man embarks on an ambitious project: creating miniature versions of some 300 pubs across the city. And he says attention to detail is the key to his success.…

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What Canadian mayors say is missing from the campaign 1:03:48

1M ago1:03:48

1:03:48

Plus: Canadian Will Nediger writes his name in the history books -- in pen -- by taking second-place at the American Crossword Puzzle Tournament. Also: Nil talks to Paul Wells about what the veteran political journalist thinks of the campaign so far, and what he’s looking for in the weeks ahead.

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An investigation gets underway in the Dominican Republic 1:07:52

1M ago1:07:52

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Plus: A French presidential hopeful says migrants could be deported to Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, islands off the coast of Newfoundland. Also: Alasdair Spark says he’s solved the mystery of that deeply creepy (and conspiracy theory-provoking) final scene in The Shining.

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New garden tools to try this season 51:01

1M ago51:01

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Maybe your trusty garden tools are getting a little rusty, or maybe you're just itching for some new gear this season. Either way, this show's for you. In this episode, Don and John highlight some new garden tools currently on the market as we count down the days before outdoor work can begin in earnest.…

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Tariffs put China and its business partners in a tough spot 1:03:06

1M ago1:03:06

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Plus: We follow up with the starting pitcher for one of two absolutely terrible teams who both ended epic losing streaks this week. Also: The mother of an Indigenous woman killed by police in New Brunswick tells us about her efforts to effect change in policing -- and about how one police chief on the other side of the country has responded.…

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Can a former Prime Minister give the Conservatives a boost? 1:04:29

1M ago1:04:29

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Plus: A conversation with Fred Armisen about the late, great Blondie Drummer Clem Burke. Also: The editor of a low German newspaper tells us about his visit to a measles-afflicted Mennonite community in Texas... and about his efforts to get through to its residents.

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Nobel Prize laureate Joseph Stiglitz on Trump’s tariffs 1:01:08

1M ago1:01:08

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Plus: Baseball YouTuber Dan Sarmiento of Enjoy The Show breaks down an epic match up between two of the worst teams ever. Also: Drumheller, Alberta is home to the world's largest replica dinosaur. And its owners say they plan to take it down. But a local food truck owner is launching a rebellion, hoping to save Tyra.…

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A view from Bay Street on this week’s huge market losses 1:03:26

1M ago1:03:26

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On the other hand: It's boom time for the maker of Louisville Slugger baseball bats, thanks to a fad that’s taking the sport by storm. Also: With Jordan's Principle funding up in the air, the Council for Yukon First Nations is forced to halt crucial community services. And the executive director tells us it's heartbreaking for the people she serves…

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Amend your soil for optimal early-season performance 56:37

2M ago56:37

56:37

Before you know it, it'll be time to get outside and start getting your hands dirty in the garden. Before you plant, though, you probably want to get that dirt into shape. In this episode, Don and John talk about amending your soil so your garden can start the season with gusto.

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The former auto worker who stood side by side with Trump 59:47

2M ago59:47

59:47

Plus: We'll hear from a pair of nonagenarians who have been exchanging the same birthday card with one another twice a year for eight decades. Also: Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Andrew Furey takes us inside the Canadian decision making on a tariff response.

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The CBC’s Paul Hunter on another chaotic tariff rollout 1:03:53

2M ago1:03:53

1:03:53

Plus: Hooters declares bankruptcy, prompting a writer to remember an awkward…but ultimately sweet…experience. Also: The Norwegian Refugee Council's Secretary General Jan Egeland calls on the international community to end its "chronic neglect" of displaced people in eastern Congo.

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A Prescription for Change: Solving Healthcare’s Workforce Crisis with Drs. Peter Nickerson and Aaron Jattan 43:24

2M ago43:24

43:24

Season 3, Episode 6 Healthcare systems across Manitoba—and Canada—are facing a critical challenge: a shortage of doctors, nurses, and allied health professionals. In this episode, we explore the root causes of this crisis, and dive into our guests’ big ideas to help solve it. Just as there is a family physician designation in Canada, Dr. Aaron Jatt…

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Why everyone’s watching a Wisconsin judicial election 1:01:47

2M ago1:01:47

1:01:47

Plus: Canadian-born author Jonathan Stanley on the overwhelming response to a stranger’s viral Tiktok of him alone at a table, trying to sell his book. Also: A Norwegian football club draws attention with it’s – apparently not April Fool’s related – stunt of offering its Man of the Match a whole bunch of eggs.…

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The humanitarian struggle after Myanmar’s earthquake 1:00:15

2M ago1:00:15

1:00:15

Plus: Yet another aging McDonald’s causes a stir…this time in Leeds. We meet the man obsessed with the imperfection of its sign. Also: A conversation with Turkey's Enes Hocaoğulları. The activist and organizer is one of the young people central to the anti-government uprising happening in the streets.…

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Reporting from the ground on a deadly earthquake 58:59

2M ago58:59

58:59

Plus: The Neal Brothers challenging journey to produce an all-Canadian corn chip. Also: A conversation with Democratic Congresswoman Julie Johnson. She's introducing legislation to condemn the use of an unsecured communications app by Trump administration officials - even if it's unlikely to have the votes to pass.…

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How do the plants in local gardening centers survive our region's winters? 47:33

2M ago47:33

47:33

How can gardeners be sure that the plants, shrubs and trees they buy in local gardening centers will survive our region's winters? In this episode, Don and John talk with Charles Elhard, plant protection officer with the North Dakota Department of Agriculture about nursery laws and inspections.

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What Canadian auto workers see coming down the road 1:04:27

2M ago1:04:27

1:04:27

Plus: Mixed feelings in BC as the “McBarge”, a relic of Expo 86, begins sinking into the Fraser River. Also: Just a few months after opening, the demand for a Halal Food Bank in London, Ontario is already outpacing expectations. The director of the food bank tells us he's playing catch up.

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