(May 21, 2021) Many Canadians were pulled from the brink of poverty when the federal government instituted the Canada Emergency Response Benefit, which provided a form of guaranteed basic income. It was inconceivable until it happened. Yet, political thinkers for the four centuries have advocate that wealth should be for society, not individuals. In … [Read more...] about Episode 3: Guaranteed basic income, interview with Jamie Swift and Elaine Power
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Episode 2: Métis history comes alive with Katherena Vermette
(May 10, 2021) Katherena Vermette is a Métis writer from Treaty 1 Territory in Manitoba. Her first book North End Love Songs won the Governor General’s Literary Award for Poetry. Her novel The Break won 2017 Amazon.ca First Novel Award. In 2017, she began a series of graphic novels, A Girl Called Echo, with illustrator Scott Henderson … [Read more...] about Episode 2: Métis history comes alive with Katherena Vermette
Episode 1: Fundraising for the Environment with David Love
(April 30, 2021) David Love raised his first dollar for nature in 1969. In the past 50 years that he’s been an active fundraiser—much of that time with the World Wildlife Federation Canada—he’s raised many millions more. In 2013, he was recognized with a Lifetime Achievement Award by the Association of Fundraising Professionals.Now, David’s written a book called Green Green: … [Read more...] about Episode 1: Fundraising for the Environment with David Love
Amazon and role of algorithms in propelling conspiracy theories
(May 14, 2021) Amazon, the world’s largest online marketplace uses algorithms as part of its sales strategy, artificial intelligence that might give the consumer tips on another good book about gardening, but also advances dangerous misinformation for profit. The Institute for Strategic Dialogue, which studies extremism and polarization, just released a … [Read more...] about Amazon and role of algorithms in propelling conspiracy theories
Stark Gap Worldwide in Covid Vaccines
(May 10, 2021) “There is already a stark gap worldwide between vaccination programs in different countries, with some yet to report a single dose,” according to the New York Times. “More than 1.3 billion vaccine doses have been administered worldwide, equal to 17 doses for every 100 people.” But vaccine averages belie the inequity of distribution with wealthier countries … [Read more...] about Stark Gap Worldwide in Covid Vaccines