Why Guaranteed Income is affordable, effective and just with economist Evelyn Forget. University of Manitoba President Michael Benarroch in conversation with economist and academic director of Manitoba Research Data Centre Evelyn Forget. Together they’ll discuss how a basic income guarantee is not only possible and affordable, but an effective and just way to reduce poverty in Canada. About the guest: Evelyn Forget is an economist, academic director of Manitoba Research Data Centre, and a profes...
Sep 09, 2023•29 min•Ep. 144
We continue to sample Ideas of Order, a podcast series created by US based California Closets. Host, Jeremiah Brant is joined by the actor of the acclaimed series Schitts Creek, 12 Monkeys and the new film The End of Sex, Emily Hampshire. Emily, fondly known as Stevie Bud, her character on Shitts' Creek, discusses the comfort in being held by physically small spaces, feeling the most at home in a hotel and why, sometimes, your most resonant and well loved space isn’t a space, but a character....
Sep 02, 2023•30 min•Ep. 143
On a special episode of Millennial Balance, Afua and Shaliza are joined by Stephanie Valentine AKA Glamzilla. Stephanie rose to fame as a beauty blogger and content creator who now has nearly 2 million followers on TikTok. Stephanie shares her come-up story with us, her personal journeys that she bravely chose to share with the world, and how that has all shaped her life.
Aug 26, 2023•29 min•Ep. 142
We return to a series we have sampled before Ideas of Order, the creation of California Closets. In this episode Nate Berkus is joined by Designer, Curateur Founder and Aesthetic Powerhouse Rachel Zoe to discuss the inspiring effects of physical beauty, career longevity in being true to personal aesthetic and the power of formal introductions in the saplings of new love. Join Jeremiah and Rachel as they reminisce on their years of mutual admiration and friendship and gab about the beauty of inte...
Aug 19, 2023•26 min•Ep. 141
In this episode of Mental Health Moments Phil looks into the concept of Imposter Syndrome. What are the causes and how do we address it. New Music Podcast: Music Director Cristina Lavecchia speaks with and shares new music from Markham rock musician Jonathan Panetta and Toronto alt-pop singer, songwriter and producer QUIETLOVE.
Aug 12, 2023•28 min•Ep. 140
This is part two of a three-part series of dialogues is led by Dr. Johnna Montgomerie, Professor of International Political Economy, at Kings College London. In this virtual symposium, we’ve called on experts from the politics of inequality working group at King's College, London, and sought out our colleagues at other universities to share their ideas, research, and proposals to help explain what it means to call inequality issue of our time. We wanted to examine who was unequal, what causes in...
Aug 05, 2023•30 min•Ep. 139
In this virtual symposium led by Dr. Johnna Montgomerie, Professor of International Political Economy, at Kings College London, we’ve called on experts from the politics of inequality working group at King's College, London, and sought out our colleagues at other universities to share their ideas, research, and proposals to help explain what it means to call inequality issue of our time. We wanted to examine who was unequal, what causes inequality and why it's an urgent area of study. This episo...
Jul 29, 2023•30 min•Ep. 138
Quesnel to Barkerville: The story of British Columbia, and how it came to be, has its roots in the Cariboo. Located eighty-six point two kilometers by car on Highway 26 from Cariboo Ford in Quesnel is a place where time stands still. Welcome to Barkerville, the center of the Great Cariboo Gold Rush. Fort St. James: On our adventure, we take you on an odyssey through Central and Northern British Columbia, home to stone sheep, moose, grizzly and black bear, a natural hot springs pool, ancient tote...
Jul 22, 2023•28 min•Ep. 137
In this episode, Cal Steiger presents another from the University of Regina, Go Far Together series. Breaking the Silence on PTSD: Supporting the Mental Health of First Responders with Dr. Nick Carleton, explores the innovative ways that Dr. Nick Carleton is helping first responders overcome mental health issues such as Post Traumatic Stress Disorder. Hear how Nick and his team are helping break the stigma around talking about mental health in jobs where witnessing trauma is a daily occurrence. ...
Jul 15, 2023•25 min•Ep. 136
What do Paul Shaffer, Maureen Forrester and Nick St. Nicholas from Steppenwolf have in common? They are all highlighted in the book "Musicians Under the Radar: 36 Notable Canadian Jewish Performers." Our Music Director Cristina Lavecchia chats with its author David Eisenstadt.
Jul 08, 2023•25 min•Ep. 135
Afua and Shaliza are back with the financial conversations, and this week are joined by two women who have some great advice on becoming financially literate and staying on the right track when it comes to your money. Digital creator Reni the Resource and author Kalee Boisvert offer some insight on investing and making the most out of your money.
Jul 01, 2023•30 min•Ep. 134
This week on Discovery we return to a podcast series we sampled before - Ideas of Order, a presentation of California Closets. Jeremiah Brant is joined by Author, Fashion Expert and Design Editor for New York Magazine, Wendy Goodman. From starting out as Anna Wintour’s assistant to becoming a leader of the international design community, Wendy speaks about the enticing eras of culture during the turn of the new millennia, the integrity of personal transparency and the energy that permeates from ...
Jun 24, 2023•28 min•Ep. 133
This week on Discovery we go back to the world of public relations and the Deep Dive Series from Coldwater Communications. In this last episode of the inaugural series the experts at Coldwater answer commonly asked questions and give specific information to demystify the world of public relations.
Jun 17, 2023•28 min•Ep. 132
Music Director Cristina Lavecchia joins Shaliza Bacchus to recap all of the exciting conversations and performances from some of the talented artists who participated in Canadian Music Week and joined us live in studio.
Jun 10, 2023•26 min•Ep. 131
This week on Millennial Balance, Afua and Shaliza discuss one of the biggest issues for millennials: finances and saving for the future. We really should’ve invested in property instead of spending time on the playground. Chartered Financial Analyst Rajat Soni joins the show to offer some advice to those who are feeling lost and don’t know where to start when it comes to personal finances. This week on Mental Health Moments Phil dissects the concept of male body positivity. He looks at how men f...
Jun 03, 2023•29 min•Ep. 130
In this episode, Cannabis and Concussions in the NFL, we'll explore how Dr. Patrick Neary and his team at the University of Regina are exploring the potential of cannabinoids as a promising new treatment for head trauma after receiving a $600,000 grant from the NFL. We’ll delve into Patrick’s background as a leading physiologist and his unwavering passion for improving the lives of athletes affected by concussions.
May 27, 2023•26 min•Ep. 129
This week on Mental Health Moments, Phil dives into the neurodivergency known as ADHD. He looks at the definition, what challenges it presents people, and most of all the stigma around the diagnosis. Music Director Cristina Lavecchia shares "Ships On An Ocean," a brand new song from Toronto indie-rock band Jane's Party. Award-winning singer, songwriter and producer Chris Birkett speaks with us about receiving MPP Chris Glover’s Community Recognition Award for his song “Everyone Deserves a Home”....
May 20, 2023•30 min•Ep. 128
This week, Millennial Balance is all about travel now that the weather is heating up! Afua and Shaliza will be joined by LawnStarter’s Editor in Chief Jeff Herman about our neighbours to the south and the most glamorous American cities, and Liisa Sefton from Destination Ontario tells us all about the great places to visit in our home province.
May 13, 2023•30 min•Ep. 127
This week on Discovery we sample California Closets podcast series Ideas of Order. Host Jeremiah Brant is an interior designer, television personality and founder of Jeremiah Brent Design, an interior design firm with locations in Los Angeles and New York City. Named to Architectural Digest’s AD100 list as a leading design talent, Jeremiah is joined by New York Times bestselling author, Design Expert and Television Superstar Nate Berkus to discuss the immeasurable joys of fatherhood, the meaning...
May 06, 2023•30 min•Ep. 126
This week on Mental Health Moments, Phil dives into the concept of perspective and its impact on one's mental health. How things can look one way to you, and be completely different to another. A conversation you won't want to miss. Our Music Director Cristina Lavecchia shares new music from Markham-based artists Carina Bianchini and Ali Shah, and Ottawa-based artist Jessica Pearson and the East Wind.
Apr 29, 2023•29 min•Ep. 125
Millennial Balance is back and on this episode, Afua and Shaliza take a deep-dive into a topic that isn’t discussed as openly as we’d like: fertility and the “right” time to have kids. 25 year old blogger Shania Bhopa joins the show and made the decision to freeze her eggs and document her journey on social media.
Apr 22, 2023•30 min•Ep. 124
This week on Discovery, host Cal Steiger, introduces us to a new series from the University of Regina, “Travel Far, Together” . The series explores the contributions of researchers at the University of Regina to some of today’s most challenging issues. In this episode, host John Lagimodiere invites Lori Campbell, a 2 spirited Indigi-Queer PHD candidate to share her story of growing up outside her culture and her 25 year search for her primary family. Lori’s story is both an inspiration and an em...
Apr 15, 2023•25 min•Ep. 123
Do you ever wish you could be somebody else? Jasper Axford is joined by Raven Ashborne to talk about the power of role-playing. Encore presentations: Ammara Ahmad talks about the International Mother Language Day and how languages can be preserved and we revisit Spencer Loback and Kurtis Manson's deep dive on the NHL trade deadline
Apr 08, 2023•28 min•Ep. 122
Brandy Walker who talks life, love and kids with her partner on "A Conversation With" Ethan Butts and his guest take a look into the hauntings of St. Louis Cathedral! Are you a fan of old school lost media? Carter Smellie takes a trip down memory lane to tell us all about an old animated show from the late 90s
Apr 01, 2023•29 min•Ep. 121
Luke Shields and his co-host Mitchell Pellerin take a deep dive into the NHL playoff picture and give their thoughts on how they think it will all unfold. Cole Tippett takes us on the journey of how a Call of Duty team from Toronto crowned themselves in Esports as "The Kings of the North". Have you ever wondered how christianity actually affects society? Salina Travis shares her insights.
Mar 25, 2023•29 min•Ep. 120
Colin Miller is joined by guest Mitchell Coleman to take a look back at how the Toronto Raptors did at the trade deadline. Are you one to think that vinyl records are a thing of the past? Presley Overgoor discusses the recent vinyl resurgence with fellow vinyl collector, Abigail Devoe and Asian cinema is only getting bigger! Eric Serrano and Jonathan Mawaka touch on the recent milestone of Oscar winning Everything Everywhere All at Once.
Mar 18, 2023•27 min•Ep. 119
ARE YOU HUNGRY? This week on Discovery: Noah Lorusso takes a look at Hole-in-the-Wall Italian Restaurant in Oshawa that you're going to want to try. Then on Two Row Talks; We are all Treaty people! Jamie McGean attempts to start challenging conversations in hopes to blossom a path forward to truthful reconciliation. But it doesn't stop there, Spencer Loback does a deep dive on the NHL trade deadline with guest Kurtis Mason. All podcasts created by students of Durham College....
Mar 11, 2023•28 min•Ep. 118
Electric cars are all the rave these days, but how good are they really? Bailey Higgins discusses the future of electric vehicles in Canada. Vanessa Fermo tells us the good, the bad and the ugly on social media and Anita Hasan ask's; are you an overthinker? She redefines the narrative behind hyper-fixation in her show; Intentionally Spiralling.
Mar 04, 2023•28 min•Ep. 117
This week on Discovery we feature the first batch of podcasts from students of Durham College. What is happening in the gaming world? Brad Dundas AKA Boobookashoo talks about gaming news, as well some upcoming games. Keyra Whiting drives into the world of anime and Ammara Ahmad talks about the International Mother Language Day and how languages can be preserved.
Feb 25, 2023•27 min•Ep. 116
In this episode of Mental Health Moments, Phil's guest is his dad, Jean-Marc, who discusses his 13 years of sobriety and the mental health implications of alcohol. Afua and Shaliza are joined by Fayola Benjamin, tiktok creator who has gone viral for her 30-second Black History lessons on the platform. Fayola discusses her experiences as a black woman in Canada and why she thinks researching and sharing these stories is so important.
Feb 18, 2023•30 min•Ep. 115
