Beste Christopher Balkaran podcaster (2024)

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#204: A Mother's Battle - Navigating the Opioid Crisis with Correne Antrobus 1:07:34

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Send us a Text Message. In this episode, I chat with Correne Antrobus, a dedicated advocate and member of Mom Stop the Harm, to explore the harrowing realities of the opioid crisis through her lived experience. Correne shares the personal journey of her daughter’s addiction, the challenges of seeking help, and the systemic gaps in addressing substa…

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#203: Why Safe Injection Sites Matter: An Interview with Professor Mark Tyndall 1:00:26

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Send us a Text Message. 00:00 - Introduction and Background of Dr. Mark Tyndall 03:25 - The Importance of Harm Reduction in Treating Substance Use 05:58 - The Impact of Drug Use on Brain Rewiring 12:03 - Evaluating the Effectiveness of Supervised Injection Sites 16:02 - Challenges in Engaging Substance Users in Harm Reduction 24:07 - The Impact of …

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#202: Dr. Julian Somers - Harm Reduction as a Public Policy Response? 1:03:37

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Send us a Text Message. 00:00 -Understanding Opiate Use Disorder 03:15 - The Link Between Opiate Use Disorder and Theft 06:12 - The Impact of Crime on Community Upheaval and Safety 30:29 - The High Cost of Supporting Individuals with Opiate Use Disorder 36:43 - The Importance of Stable Housing and Community Connections 46:44 - Types of Housing and …

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#201: Dr. Ramona Coelho: The Dangers Of Medical Assistance in Dying 1:01:47

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Send us a Text Message. 00:00 Introduction and Dr. Coelho's Work with Marginalized Patients 03:23 The Importance of Community and Non-Medical Factors in Recovery 05:14 Examples of Recovery Without Medical Improvement 08:13 The Intersection of Medical Assistance in Dying and Recovery 10:17 The Messaging and Impact of Medical Assistance in Dying 11:4…

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#200: Dr. Karen Neufeld and Dr. Jack Haggerty, Beyond the Verdict: Navigating MAID and Mental Health 1:04:12

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Send us a Text Message. Summary Dr. Jack Haggerty and Dr. Karen Neufeld discuss the inclusion of irremediability in Bill C-7, which allows for medical assistance in dying (MAID) even if natural death is not reasonably foreseeable. They explain that this inclusion was compelled by case law, specifically the Truchon case. However, they express concer…

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#199: Susan Desjardins, Dying with Dignity Canada and the Misinformation on MAiD 56:34

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Send us a Text Message. Subscribe to my Newsletter: https://substack.com/@openminds?utm_source=profile-page Subscribe to my Insta: @openmindspod The conversation explores the misinformation and mischaracterization surrounding medical assistance in dying (MAID). It highlights the need for accurate data and nuanced discussions to counteract the sensa…

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#198: Jane Katkova, Navigating Canada's Immigration Maze 1:00:51

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Send us a Text Message. I'm Back!! Subscribe to my Newsletter: https://substack.com/@openminds?utm_source=profile-page Subscribe to my Insta: @openmindspod In this conversation, Jane discusses the process for international students who want to study in Canada. She highlights the financial considerations and challenges they face, including the high …

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#197: The "Leave Our Kids Alone Movement," Mahmoud Mourra 58:20

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Send us a Text Message. My discussion with Mahmoud Mourra on the protests against LGBTQ discussions in the classroom. Support the show Visit my Website: https://openmindspodcast.com/ Check out my Instagram/Tik Tok for daily posts: Instagram @openmindspod Tiktok @openmindspodcast The Battles We Pick - A podcast about advocacy and organizing Changema…

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#196: Anti-LGBTQ Hate? Dean Lobo, Reenita V, The 519 52:19

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Send us a Text Message. LGBTQ issues have been in the news, particularly with more parents and concerned citizens worried about school curricula including discussions on gender fluidity and sexual orientation. I chat with Dean Lobo and Reenita V of the 519, a local non-profit in Toronto that works with the LGBTQ2+ community on these issues. Connect…

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#195: Glenn Blackett, Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms - Wokeism 46:49

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Send us a Text Message. Petition to the Law Society of Alberta: https://www.change.org/p/get-politics-out-of-the-law-society-of-alberta?recruiter=1292735136&recruited_by_id=c75c5010-9907-11ed-b6c6-876123ba9012&utm_source=share_petition&utm_campaign=share_petition&utm_medium=copylink&pt=AVBldGl0aW9uADVRwAEAAAAAZLCEO0uX024yZjE2NDM1OQ%3D%3D&utm_conten…

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#194: Why Young Men and Remixed Racism with Jamil Jivani 1:00:43

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Send us a Text Message. -WATCH THIS INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE- My conversation with Jamil Jivani is available on YouTube - https://youtu.be/kCxLOvJFZHU?si=BwZ_EpUNLOgeUlW4 -SUPPORT THE OPEN MINDS PODCAST- 🛒 Support and Engage Now, you have a chance to be part of my massive endeavour of changing the world with each conversation!. Whether you're a listene…

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#193: Canada's Increasing Role in Your Digital Life, with Professor Michael Geist 1:02:26

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Send us a Text Message. Michael Geist is a prominent Canadian law professor and advocate for digital rights and freedoms. With his expertise in technology law and policy, he has been a vocal critic of government initiatives that threaten online freedom and privacy. Professor Geist shares his views on public concerns regarding policy development and…

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#192: Exploring Climate Uncertainty and Risk with Professor Judith A. Curry 1:00:09

1y ago1:00:09

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Send us a Text Message. Professor Judith A. Curry discusses her new book, "Climate Uncertainty and Risk." The conversation delves into the inadequacy of global climate models in predicting regional climate change and extreme weather events. Professor Curry sheds light on the inappropriate use of climate model output in shaping public policy decisio…

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#191: The Dinner Table Conversation - Diversity in Hiring and on College Campuses 38:45

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Send us a Text Message. The Battles We Pick - A podcast about advocacy and organizing Changemakers talk about how social and political change really happens. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the Show. Visit my NEW Website! https://www.christopherbalkaran.com Check out my Instagram/Tik Tok for daily posts: Instagram @openmindspod Tiktok @op…

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#190: The Dinner Table Conversation - A Man's World? 26:32

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Send us a Text Message. The Battles We Pick - A podcast about advocacy and organizing Changemakers talk about how social and political change really happens. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the Show. Visit my NEW Website! https://www.christopherbalkaran.com Check out my Instagram/Tik Tok for daily posts: Instagram @openmindspod Tiktok @op…

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#189: The Dinner Table Conversation - Changing Roles of Education 46:54

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Send us a Text Message. The Battles We Pick - A podcast about advocacy and organizing Changemakers talk about how social and political change really happens. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify Support the Show. Visit my NEW Website! https://www.christopherbalkaran.com Check out my Instagram/Tik Tok for daily posts: Instagram @openmindspod Tiktok @op…

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#188: Deepfakes: Believability, Vulnerability, Detection with Todd C. Helmus 45:56

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Send us a Text Message. The rise of deepfake technology has brought forth significant implications for society and human behaviour. Deepfakes, which are manipulated or synthesized media content created using artificial intelligence, can convincingly depict individuals saying or doing things they never actually did. While deepfakes hold potential fo…

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#187: Poverty and Crime, A Conversation with Law Enforcement in the United States 32:01

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Send us a Text Message. "It's taught from young: Distrust the police, hate the police. They're not here to help." The link between poverty and crime is well-documented, but learning from frontline law enforcement could help us understand the complexity and nuance of this linkage. What should we be focusing on? The Battles We Pick - A podcast about …

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#186: Poverty and Health, A Conversation with a Resident Physician in New Jersey 38:36

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Send us a Text Message. "Poverty is one of the Leading Causes of Death." I've always been fascinated by the link between poverty and health outcomes in the US. Making informed decisions on health care may be even more difficult for those worrying about making it through the next meal. As well, young children stand to feel the impact the most, with …

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#185: Is a 4 Day Work Week in our Future? Charlotte Lockhart, 4 Day Week Global 1:01:17

1y ago1:01:17

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Send us a Text Message. I am certain you've heard that a 4-day work week is gaining traction coming out of the COVID-19 Pandemic with employers. Not only has the Work-from-Home experience taught many employers that office workers can be as productive from anywhere, there is growing evidence that shows workers are more happy and engaged when they ha…

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#184: Injecting Satire into our News: Blah TO and the Rise of News-Meets-Humour. 46:12

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Send us a Text Message. Hello Friends! This episode is a bit of a departure from my usual content - but in a good way. I chat with the Creator of Blah TO: a satirical take on the local news in the city I'm in - Toronto! Here in the City, there is a locally-famous social media/website called 'BlogTO'. While it is a great resource for good restaurant…

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#183: Is Student Debt Relief the Best Policy Decision? Professor Willie Elliott, University of Michigan 1:17:33

1y ago1:17:33

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Send us a Text Message. Check out Professor Willie Elliott's Research: https://ssw.umich.edu/faculty/profiles/tenure-track/willelli?tb=research#52289-publications The usual strategy deployed by the US govt to help students is student debt cancellation. This particularly is important for students who may not have access to resources to start saving …

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#182: Should We Teach Race and Gender in the Classroom? Kaylene Stevens, Boston University 53:33

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Send us a Text Message. Racism and Gender issues are in the news and there is a hot debate whether all the nuances should be discussed Why are Racism and Gender Issues So Taboo to Discuss in the Classroom? Racism and gender issues can be taboo to discuss in the classroom for several reasons, including: Fear of causing discomfort: Discussions of rac…

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#181: The Three Skills I Wish I Learned in School, Christopher Balkaran Gives a Talk at York University 19:17

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Send us a Text Message. Support the Show. Visit my NEW Website! https://www.christopherbalkaran.com Check out my Instagram/Tik Tok for daily posts: Instagram @openmindspod Tiktok @openmindspodcastAv Christopher Balkaran

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#180: How Does One Navigate Modern Dating? 1:18:50

1+ y ago1:18:50

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Send us a Text Message. Nothing is changing more rapidly it seems, like modern dating. I wanted to explore this further by having both male and female perspectives share their views on modern dating and what they expect from the other on first dates, finances and building a connection. The results were fascinating. What do you think about this? Sen…

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#204: A Mother's Battle - Navigating the Opioid Crisis with Correne Antrobus 1:07:34

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#203: Why Safe Injection Sites Matter: An Interview with Professor Mark Tyndall 1:00:26

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#202: Dr. Julian Somers - Harm Reduction as a Public Policy Response? 1:03:37

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#201: Dr. Ramona Coelho: The Dangers Of Medical Assistance in Dying 1:01:47

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#200: Dr. Karen Neufeld and Dr. Jack Haggerty, Beyond the Verdict: Navigating MAID and Mental Health 1:04:12

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#199: Susan Desjardins, Dying with Dignity Canada and the Misinformation on MAiD 56:34

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#198: Jane Katkova, Navigating Canada's Immigration Maze 1:00:51

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#197: The "Leave Our Kids Alone Movement," Mahmoud Mourra 58:20

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#196: Anti-LGBTQ Hate? Dean Lobo, Reenita V, The 519 52:19

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#195: Glenn Blackett, Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms - Wokeism 46:49

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#194: Why Young Men and Remixed Racism with Jamil Jivani 1:00:43

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#193: Canada's Increasing Role in Your Digital Life, with Professor Michael Geist 1:02:26

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#192: Exploring Climate Uncertainty and Risk with Professor Judith A. Curry 1:00:09

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#191: The Dinner Table Conversation - Diversity in Hiring and on College Campuses 38:45

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#190: The Dinner Table Conversation - A Man's World? 26:32

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#189: The Dinner Table Conversation - Changing Roles of Education 46:54

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#188: Deepfakes: Believability, Vulnerability, Detection with Todd C. Helmus 45:56

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#187: Poverty and Crime, A Conversation with Law Enforcement in the United States 32:01

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#186: Poverty and Health, A Conversation with a Resident Physician in New Jersey 38:36

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#185: Is a 4 Day Work Week in our Future? Charlotte Lockhart, 4 Day Week Global 1:01:17

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#184: Injecting Satire into our News: Blah TO and the Rise of News-Meets-Humour. 46:12

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#183: Is Student Debt Relief the Best Policy Decision? Professor Willie Elliott, University of Michigan 1:17:33

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#182: Should We Teach Race and Gender in the Classroom? Kaylene Stevens, Boston University 53:33

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#181: The Three Skills I Wish I Learned in School, Christopher Balkaran Gives a Talk at York University 19:17

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#180: How Does One Navigate Modern Dating? 1:18:50

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