The Canadian identity is hard to define—and it varies wildly from person to person. Especially for racialized Canadians, the question of our national identity is a complicated one. In this episode, producer Shakir Rimzy speaks to racialized public servants about fitting into Canadian culture and being part of “the system”. […]
It’s never easy learning that your parents aren’t right for each other. For many people who grew up in blended families, divorce is the first step in that direction. But what comes after? In this episode, producer Vanessa Balintec speaks to three women about their experience growing up in complex blended […]
CONIFA is soccer’s global governing body for groups that don’t confine to FIFA’s terms. Their mission allows people to bring together their community through international soccer competitions. In this episode, producer John Longo talks to two teams to understand how and why a team is created through CONIFA. Host: Grace […]
Young adults are facing several difficulties in these strange times. In this episode, producers Cassandra Dubiel and Santiago Ramer shed light on the challenges we face as we grow more independent and become functioning members of society. Host: Grace BrisonExecutive Producer: Emily MorantzAssociate Producer: Manuela VegaArtwork by Ben ShelleyTheme music composed by John PowersCourse […]
Possessions come into our lives from those we used to know, and we either keep them, or we don’t. For Jenna Frangione, it was a sweater from a rocky relationship. Producer Mia Maaytah tells us more. Host: Grace BrisonExecutive Producer: Emily MorantzAssociate Producer: Manuela VegaArtwork by Ben ShelleyTheme music composed by John PowersCourse instructor: Amanda […]
What is it like being Black on Big Brother? Producer Libaan Osman, who has dreamed about getting on the show, wanted to find out. He talked to fans of the game, a former contestant of Big Brother Canada, and even the host and executive producer Arisa Cox about potential changes […]
Melissa Bishop-Nriagu (@Bishopmelissa) is the fastest 800m runner in Canadian history. But, like many other Olympians, she needs Instagram to make money. In this episode, producer Alex Cyr breaks down what an athlete has to do to get paid in the age of online influencing. Host: Grace BrisonExecutive Producer: Emily MorantzAssociate […]
In this episode produced by Nikki Hashemian, listeners get a behind the scenes look at what it’s like to be a woman war photographer. One of the stories featured is from Andrea Bruce, who reflects on covering war as a woman, the challenges she overcame, and her most memorable experiences […]
