Podcast

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 […]

“This is how my brain works.” Making friends and getting good grades can be challenging for anyone—but for some students, it’s even harder. In this episode, associate producer and narrator Manuela Vega, along with her co-producer Briana Lynn Brieiro, explore the experiences of neurodivergent people in schools.    Host: Grace […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the vulnerabilities of Canada’s support system. But for this group of artists, a push for a universal basic income program means there is light at the end of the tunnel. Producer Scott McLean speaks to the artists and organizers pushing for basic income in Canada. […]

Asian-Americans are the least likely ethnic group to seek professional mental health, so how are advocates trying to squash the stigma? Join Paula Tran as she talks about her own mental health journey while talking to mental health advocates along the way.   Host: Grace BrisonExecutive Producer: Emily MorantzAssociate Producer: […]

Our first episode is a love story. Host Grace Brison introduces us to executive producer Emily Morantz, who tells the story of Jana and her partner Lou. After meeting Jana’s family, Lou was surprised to find a feeling of home in their Jewish culture—so now, they’ve decided to convert. The […]