What does fire weather mean for our future?
What does fire weather mean for our future?
In June, this year became the worst wildfire season in Canadian history. Fires burned throughout the country. And there’... Read more
8 Aug 2023
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44mins
Did cable television break America?
Did cable television break America?
The United States of America is a polarized country marked by toxic partisan politics. The state of American politics co... Read more
25 Jul 2023
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40mins
How should we think about fat bodies?
How should we think about fat bodies?
There are all kinds of euphemisms for fat bodies. They capture and obscure a persistent social discomfort and prejudice ... Read more
4 Jul 2023
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38mins
Who owns the future of public spaces?
Who owns the future of public spaces?
For years, private interests have encroached upon public spaces. As time goes on, there are fewer and fewer places that ... Read more
20 Jun 2023
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40mins
What just happened in Alberta–and what comes next?
What just happened in Alberta–and what comes next?
Last week in Alberta, Premier Danielle Smith and the United Conservative Party held on to government in a race that was ... Read more
6 Jun 2023
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49mins
Who gets to spend time in nature?
Who gets to spend time in nature?
This is the first episode in our three-piece series on the past, present, and future of public spaces in Canada. In thes... Read more
2 May 2023
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38mins
Who should care about rural development?
Who should care about rural development?
We spend an awful lot of time talking about housing and development—and we should. But often lost in the conversation is... Read more
18 Apr 2023
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41mins
What does a campus labour struggle tell us about unions in Canada?
What does a campus labour struggle tell us about unions in Canada?
At Carleton University, a union local is fighting for a fair deal for its workers–and getting ready for a strike. Across... Read more
21 Mar 2023
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43mins
Can we have a healthy digital public sphere?
Can we have a healthy digital public sphere?
Like it or not, we are stuck online. Digital life is a reflection and extension of life offline–if we can even talk abou... Read more
7 Mar 2023
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40mins
How do we fix Canadian healthcare?
How do we fix Canadian healthcare?
In Ontario, Premier Doug Ford is trying to address the province’s healthcare crisis. With over 200,000 people waiting fo... Read more
7 Feb 2023
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41mins