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In this premiere episode of "The God Hook," host Carol Costello introduces the chilling story of Richard Beasley, infamously known as the Ohio Craigslist Killer. In previously unreleased jailhouse recordings, Beasley portrays himself as a devout Christian, concealing his manipulative and predatory behavior. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Beasley's deceitfulness extends beyond the victims he buried in shallow graves. Listen to the preview of a bonus conversation between Carol and Emily available after the episode. Additional info at ( carolcostellopresents.com ) Do you have questions about this series? Submit them for future Q&A episodes . Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see additional videos, photos, and conversations. For early and ad-free episodes and exclusive bonus content, subscribe to the podcast via Supporting Cast or Apple Podcasts. EPISODE CREDITS Host - Carol Costello Co-Host - Emily Pelphrey Producer - Chris Aiola Sound Design & Mixing - Lochlainn Harte Mixing Supervisor - Sean Rule-Hoffman Production Director - Brigid Coyne Executive Producer - Gerardo Orlando Original Music - Timothy Law Snyder SPECIAL THANKS Kevin Huffman Zoe Louisa Lewis GUESTS Doug Oplinger - Former Managing Editor of the Akron Beacon Journal Volkan Topalli - Professor of Criminal Justice and Criminology Amir Hussain - Professor of Theological Studies Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://evergreenpodcasts.supportingcast.fm…

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Pullback is a podcast that explores big ideas and asks: is this a real solution or a distraction? Through discussions with leading experts, we cover ideas that proponents say will address global problems like inequality and climate change.

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Justice40 with Anna Shipp and Joseph Schilling 43:38

5 days ago43:38

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We know that climate change disproportionately affects those of us who are already struggling. But can climate mitigation and adaptation policy be designed in a way that promotes environmental justice? And if so, how? We speak with Anna Shipp , Principal Policy Associate, and Joseph Schilling , Senior Research Associate, from the Urban Institute’s Research to Action Lab about Justice40 — a Biden-era initiative that directed 40% of federal climate spending benefit equity-deserving communities. The Urban Institute , a nonprofit focused on equity and social mobility, has studied climate justice in depth, including the challenges of implementing Justice40. Although the initiative was repealed under the Trump administration, it remains one of the most ambitious attempts to embed environmental justice into federal climate policy — and offers valuable lessons for future efforts. Pullback is a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network Enjoy our work? Support us on Patreon !…

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People-Centred Just Transition with Hadrian Mertins-Kirkwood 46:25

12 days ago46:25

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The transition off of fossil fuels is important and needs to happen, but it will affect the livelihoods of oil and gas workers and those in fossil fuel dependent communities. How can we make sure the transition is just and people-centred? We spoke with Hadrian Mertins-Kirkwood , a senior researcher at the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives . Hadrian’s work focuses on the social and economic dimensions of Canada’s shift toward a zero-carbon economy, including the necessity of a just transition for vulnerable workers and communities across the country. He is a contributor to the CCPA's Trade and Investment Research Project and Alternative Federal Budget. Hadrian holds a MA in Political Economy from Carleton University. Hadrian explains the concept of a people-centred just transition and the challenges Canada will have to overcome to move away from fossil fuels. We also discussed the policies that are needed to help workers transition into new industries, including the need for green industrial policy. Pullback is a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network Enjoy our work? Support us on Patreon !…

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Disaster Justice With Dr. Samantha Montano 55:49

19 days ago55:49

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Dr. Samantha Montano, an assistant professor of emergency management at Massachusetts Maritime Academy and author of Disasterology : Dispatches From the Frontlines of the Climate Crisis, explains the counterintuitive reality that the people who most need support during a disaster tend to get less government assistance. Listen for her suggestions on how emergency management can be reformed to support disaster justice. Pullback is a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network Enjoy our work? Support us on Patreon !…

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Climate Justice 101 1:00:52

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Welcome to Season 4 of Pullback , where we’ll be focusing entirely on climate justice — what it means, why it matters, and the policies we can implement today to address the crisis and build a fairer world. In this first episode, hosts Kristen and Kyla explore how climate change is already impacting people around the world, including the ways it’s deepening existing inequalities — especially for communities that are already marginalized. Featuring expert insights from Dr. Joan Casey , Associate Professor at the University of Washington in Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences; Dr. Sean Kidd , Associate Professor in Psychiatry at the University of Toronto and a Senior Scientist with the Slaight Family Centre for Youth in Transition at the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health; Dr. Ingrid Waldron , Professor and HOPE Chair in Peace and Health at McMaster University; and Stéphane Hallegatte , Senior Climate Change Adviser at the World Bank. Join us as we unpack the connections between climate change and social inequality, and make the case for urgent collective action to build a more just future. Pullback is a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network Enjoy our work? Support us on Patreon !…

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End of Year Quiz 2024 43:42

17 weeks ago43:42

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Kristen and Kyla host their annual end of year quiz featuring friends of the pod Stefan Hostetter, the Director of Programs and Community with the Centre for Social Innovation and co-host of Green Majority Radio , Gordon Katic, host of the award winning Cited podcast series featuring stories about the politics of science and expertise, and Ryan MacRae, an advocate for migrant worker rights featured earlier this season for his work with the Cooper Institute on the report Permanent Jobs, Temporary People . Stefan's charity shout-out: Rainbow Railroad Ryan's charity shout-out: Women of the First Light Gordon's charity shout-out: Fort York Food Bank Pullback is a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network Enjoy our work? Support us on Patreon !…

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Computer Love with Dr. Jill Fellows 1:24:01

24 weeks ago1:24:01

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These days, humans are interacting with chatbots powered by artificial intelligence more and more, including for companionship. Can these new tools help a society experiencing a loneliness epidemic, or do they risk deepening isolation? And do they give tech companies even more power? This episode we’re joined by Dr. (Jennifer) Jill Fellows , a faculty member in the philosophy department at Douglas College and host of the feminist tech podcast Cyborg Goddess . Jill explains the history of AI, and introduces philosophical questions about trust, bias, and the reliability of modern AI systems. We discuss the impact of AI on human creativity, whether AI could ever be considered “conscious”, and how AI is affecting our social relationships. Pullback is a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network Enjoy our work? Support us on Patreon !…

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Nature Prescriptions with Dr. Stacy Beller-Stryer 47:18

25 weeks ago47:18

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Rates of anxiety, depression, and chronic illnesses like heart disease are on the rise, and more doctors are looking beyond the medicine cabinet for solutions. Could our healthcare system be missing a simple remedy that’s been right outside our door? In this episode we talk to Dr. Stacy Beller Stryer, a paediatrician and Associate Medical Director for Park RxAmerica . Dr. Stryer does public health work for the US federal government and natureprescribed.org , and she helps to develop programs that educate providers, schools, and park agencies on the benefits of nature and nature prescriptions. Dr. Stryer explains what nature prescriptions are, what they look like in practice, and why doctors are turning to nature to address their patient’s health concerns. We dig into some of the barriers people face in accessing nature, how nature prescriptions intersect with environmental justice and climate resilience, and the role of healthcare providers and community members in advocating for healthier environments. We also recommend this report on Indigenous Youth Mental Health and the Climate Crisis and this report on Perceived Health Benefits of Nature Prescriptions on Employee Health and Wellness Pullback is a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network Enjoy our work? Support us on Patreon !…

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Privatizing Universities with Randy Robinson 57:25

26 weeks ago57:25

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Universities have faced steep and sustained public funding cutbacks and have adapted by changing the way that they operate. What are the consequences of the de facto privatization of universities for students, researchers, and society? In this episode, we talk to Randy Robinson, Ontario Director for the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives and co-author of Back from the Brink , a report that explores public funding cuts in Ontario universities. Randy describes the deep provincial funding cuts that have led Ontario universities to hike tuition, especially for international students, while making university jobs more precarious and less permanent. We discuss how this is changing the student experience, reducing research capacity, and hollowing out communities. Pullback is a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network Enjoy our work? Support us on Patreon !…

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Boycotting Loblaws with Emily Johnson and Eric Wickham 1:13:07

27 weeks ago1:13:07

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With Loblaws facing criticism for soaring grocery prices and record-high profits during a cost-of-living crisis, can a boycott drive real change? We talk to Emily Johnson, the lead organizer for the Loblaws boycott , and Eric Wickham, a Toronto-based journalist and host of Big Shiny Takes . Emily is a mental health and addictions worker and single mother of two living in the suburbs west of Toronto, and Eric has been working on a year-long investigation on the price of groceries for The Hosier , an independent digital media outlet based in the Greater Toronto Area. We are also joined by Robert Miller, climate activist, organizer, and “spooookiest” friend of the pod, to discuss more solutions to reduce the price of groceries and save Halloween for children nationwide. Want more episodes on the food system? Check out the episode where we go dumpster diving , our episode about Big Ag , or our episode on Food Rescue with Second Harvest . Pullback is a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network Enjoy our work? Support us on Patreon !…

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The Financialization of Farming with Katherine Aske 45:28

28 weeks ago45:28

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You’ve heard of speculative investors pushing up the price of housing, but did you know it’s happening on farms too? With fewer collective protections for farmers, and pressures to sell land and consolidate farms, is the family farm becoming a thing of the past? And is a new form of feudal tenant farming the future? On today’s episode we talk to the Parkland Institute’s Katherine Aske, author of Finance in the Fields: Investors, Lenders, Farmers, and the Future of Farmland in Alberta . We discuss who owns the farmland on the prairies, why ownership models are changing, and what that means for the future of farming – and our food. Farmers are facing immense pressure in a world with fewer collective protections and more unpredictable weather. For small family farms, this can mean going into debt or renting at the whims of the market. And, as Katherine explains, that has big implications for the future of our food. Pullback is a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network Enjoy our work? Support us on Patreon !…

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Co-op Housing with Diana Yoon 57:09

29 weeks ago57:09

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With home ownership out of reach for millions of Canadians and no relief in sight, could co-ops be the key to providing affordable, community-driven housing solutions? On today’s episode we talk to Diana Yoon, the Program Manager of Government Relations and Policy at the Co-op Housing Federation of Canada , which represents 2200 co-ops nationwide. In this conversation, Diana explains how housing co-ops work, their history in Canada, and what it would take for co-ops to take on a bigger role in our housing stock. We also discuss the unique benefits of co-ops, including democracy, community ownership, affordability, and long-term stability for residents. We also discuss the report The Impact of Community Housing on Productivity . Pullback is a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network Enjoy our work? Support us on Patreon !…

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Citizens' Assemblies with Dimitri Courant 1:15:41

30 weeks ago1:15:41

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With climate action stalled by political gridlock, could citizens' assemblies be the bold democratic solution we need to break through barriers and finally make progress? When it comes to climate change, most of us want to see action but feel that we don’t have power and politicians aren’t listening. Deliberative democracy and citizen empowerment have been proposed as solutions to that widespread sense of disempowerment. In this episode, Kristen chats with Dimitry Courant, a postdoctoral fellow at the Harvard Kennedy School’s Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation, who explains what citizens assemblies are and how they have been used around the world to address climate change. He also shares insights about the best ways to design citizens assemblies so they work well and drive real change. We recommend Dimitri’s writing on mini-publics and citizen’s assemblies ! Pullback is a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network Enjoy our work? Support us on Patreon !…

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Cash Back with Shady Hafez 54:20

31 weeks ago54:20

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You’ve heard about land back, but what about cash back? Resource and land wealth linked to dispossession has enriched Canada and corporations, so does reconciliation require financial restitution too? And what do Indigenous economies look like? This week’s guest is Shady Hafez, Policy and Research Manager to the National Association of Friendship Centres. Shady is an Algonquin Anishinabe and Syrian member of Kitigan Zibi Anishinabeg and is pursuing his PhD in Sociology at the University of Toronto. Shady explains why land back and cash back are needed for the restitution of Indigenous economies, sharing some examples of cash back in practice, and discussing the principles at play in Indigenous economic development. Recommended Reading The Yellowhead Institute’s Red Papers on Land Back and Cash Back The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada’s 97 Calls to Action Pullback is a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network Enjoy our work? Support us on Patreon !…

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Status For All with Eliza MacLauchlan and Ryan MacRae 47:32

32 weeks ago47:32

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Canada relies on migrant workers to fill labour gaps, but the Temporary Foreign Worker Program is rife with problems, with a recent United Nations report calling the program a “breeding ground for contemporary forms of slavery”. Can this controversial program be fixed, or should it be scrapped altogether? Should all migrant workers be granted permanent residency status when they arrive here? Kyla spoke with the Cooper Institute’s Eliza MacLauchlan and Ryan MacRae. Eliza and Ryan are the lead authors of Permanent Jobs, Temporary People , a report that examines how the Temporary Foreign Worker Program is operating on Prince Edward Island. Eliza and Ryan explain how the Temporary Foreign Worker Program has evolved, including its growing role in Atlantic Canada’s seafood industry and the forms of exploitation that migrant workers face. They also discuss how to fix the most problematic elements of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program, and whether recent measures go far enough. Pullback is a proud member of the Harbinger Media Network Enjoy our work? Support us on Patreon !…

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Abolishing Prisons with Jessica Evans 1:05:24

33 weeks ago1:05:24