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Ep. 138: Canadians Trust Institutions Less Than Ever
"Globally and in Canada, we're losing faith across the board." That is according to Bridgitte Anderson, who represents Edelman, a global communications and marketing company. She is talking about her company's international survey on trust.
Ep. 137: Treat Childhood ADHD with Nutrition
Neither stimulant nor nonstimulant drugs may be options for children with ADHD. That's what Karen Ryan discovered. She is the mother of a child that was clinically diagnosed with ADHD. She quit her job as a nutritionist to care for her son.
Ep. 136: The Problem With Sex
Sex is one of the most contentious issues in relationships. That is according to "sexpert" Maureen McGrath. She says, "Many couples go months, if not years, without sex. For some, this works because it's what both partners want but the problem arises when one partner wants sex and the other doesn't."
Ep. 135: Bringing Hope To Ethiopian Children with Congenital Diseases
Dr. Rick Hodes of Addis Ababa is a man on a mission. His goal is to save the lives of children with horribly twisted spines. The degree of deformity is mind boggling. How can the spine be so corrupted? They’re terrified but they know Dr. Hodes, by reputation, as a kind and caring man.
Ep. 134: Science: Do We Need It?
"We use science every day for everything." That is according to Scott Sampson, PhD, of Science World on the role of science in our lives and our economy, and the opportunity British Columbia has to be a global leader in research and development.
Ep. 133: What is Social License? How Do You Earn It?
Social license impacts everything. In particular, it can impact the development of projects that affect the environment, our neighbourhoods and our relationships with each other.
Ep. 132: How The Media Fails Women
There is still a long way to go before we see women treated fairly in media. That is according to Shari Graydon of Informed Opinions, which strives to amplify women's voices to ensure women's perspectives and priorities play an equal role in Canadian Society.
Ep. 131: Canadian Education Value for International Students
Canada has a lot to offer to students and educators around the world. That is according to Diana MacKay, the Executive Director of Carleton University's Global Academy.
Ep. 130: How to Become An Effective Storyteller
99.9% of storytelling processes fail. Yet, businesses around the world need to do it. Why is it so hard for storyteller and audience to be one? What we communicate can change the lives of the teller, the business, and their audiences.
Ep. 129: Why Accessibility Matters
"We are all on a long slippery slope towards mobility challenges." That is according to Brad McCannell of the Rick Hansen Foundation. He says the time to pay attention to accessibility in your home, your office and your city is now.
Ep. 128: Movies As A Form of Activism
Giselle Portenier is producing a documentary on the "Bravest Girls in the World," which is about girls who run through the jungle, across the desert, evading predators of all sorts along the way to escape a ritual that mutilates them and could kill them.
Ep. 127: Is the investment Trump Bump Real?
Are the stock markets rebounding because of Donald Trump?
Ep. 126: "Why I'm Right and You're an Idiot"
How can you shift someone's opinions or beliefs? James Hoggan wrote, "I'm Right and You're an Idiot," an insightful look at the toxic level of public discourse.
Ep. 125: A medical heroin model that's working
Can you treat heroin addicts with more heroin? Eugenia Oviedto-Joekes leads a team of researchers to look into this.
Ep. 124: The Power of Food To Change Your Life
How can food change your life? Adam Hart is the author of "The Power of Food," based on his experiences with what he eats – food that made him sick, food that prevented him from staying focused, food that was killing him, food that ultimately saved him and changed his life.
Ep. 123: Canada's Political and Social Values
Michael Chong wants to lead the Conservative Party and ultimately Canada. He says he is the embodiment of a Canadian: multi-cultural, bilingual, socially liberal and fiscally conservative.
Ep. 122: Writing While Dying of Prostate Cancer
Michael Izen just cleared 50 and he's on a collision course with death from prostate cancer. His humorous look at his prostate cancer and how it is taking his life, "Finger Up the Bum" demonstrates that even while facing death life with joy and purpose.
Ep. 121: University of British Columbia Among Best in World
He had left a much higher paying job in Cincinnati to take over at the helm at BC's top university. Within months, he was faced with his first PR challenge over the dismissal and reinstatement of John Furlong as a keynote speaker at a University event.
Ep. 120: Workplace Inclusion, SAP Autism Employment Program
1% of people in the world has autism. One company has mandated that 1% of its workforce should too. SAP Canada's Kirsten Sutton says this is not some "feel good" program. Rather, it's a program that is reshaping the company and is paying dividends.
Ep. 119: Solutions to Vancouver's Housing Crisis
Does Vancouver really have a housing crisis? Michael Geller thinks so. While he agrees with the provincial government's 15% foreign ownership tax, he's not on board with its implementation.