Brain Break

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WE Charity Scandal - Ethical Concern

In today’s episode of Brain Break, Thomas Ma explores the WE Charity Scandal by drawing in Canadian ethical laws. Today’s episode gives a brief overview of the history of WE charity and how the Prime Minister of Canada, Justin Trudeau, was tied to the Scandal. There is also a discussion on how to prevent future lobbying scandals.

Jun 11, 2021•6 min•Ep. 2

Exploring authenticity in The Catcher in The Rye

In today’s episode of Brain Break, host Marcus Lai and guest Thomas Ma, explore the theme of authenticity in J.D. Salinger’s Catcher in The Rye. By using sources from Psychology Now and Harvard Business review, the speakers synthesize Holden Caulfield’s complex personalities to nuances of teenage development.

Mar 13, 2021•14 min•Season 1Ep. 1

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