Podcast

Cannabis, marijuana, doobie, devil’s lettuce.  In this episode, producer Bela Lopes dives into the history of weed prohibition and racist policies affecting stoners of colour from the 1930s to modern day.   Host: Grace BrisonExecutive Producer: Emily MorantzAssociate Producer: Manuela VegaArtwork by Ben ShelleyTheme music composed by John PowersCourse instructor: Amanda Cupido

What does Hakka mean to you? That’s the question that Erin Navarro tries to discover when she spent the day cooking with her Hakka mother, Christine. What if we could hop in and look at how Erin’s cooking goe- Oh wait, you COULD do that! Sit back and enjoy an […]

The love of hockey starts with Paul Kariya and Team Canada, but the game’s culture reveals racism, bullying and exclusion. As an Asian Canadian hoping to start a career in hockey media, producer Daniel Centeno navigates the highs and lows of the sport, speaking to individuals about their experiences with […]

The future of feminism is here. In this episode, producer Leen Blaibleh takes us through the compelling stories and experiences of four minority women who are redefining the movement daily.   Host: Grace BrisonExecutive Producer: Emily MorantzAssociate Producer: Manuela VegaArtwork by Ben ShelleyTheme music composed by John PowersCourse instructor: Amanda Cupido

The Parkdale area of Toronto is all about community. But what happened to that community when it got rocked by an influx of vegans determined to spread their message and make money? Producer Jasmine Rach and Vegandale owner Hellenic Vincent De Paul have a heated conversation about inclusion and race […]

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 […]