Send us a text Critics of a Basic Income System usually point to its cost and question whether not such a program incentivizes people to work. To my surprise, there are many concerns emerging from those that are concerned about our social welfare institutions themselves. Does Basic Income provide governments the ability to take funds away from other social welfare programs, such as healthcare and education? And, what are the concerns of giving people money and then using those funds in the marke...
Sep 14, 2021•56 min
Send us a text Hugh Segal, Former Senator and Canadian Political Strategist and was chief of staff to Ontario Premier Bill Davis and later to Prime Minister Brian Mulroney. He helped design the Ontario Basic Income Pilot for Kathleen Wynne's government in 2016 and is an ardent supporter of a Basic Income System. Research cited: 2018 Angus Reid Poll: https://angusreid.org/poverty-in-canada-part-2/ Poverty Rate Decline: https://ipolitics.ca/2020/02/24/poverty-rate-sees-decline-as-statcan-set-to-mo...
Sep 07, 2021•1 hr 16 min
Send us a text I hope you are enjoying your summer! I share with you a new Podcast, which includes my ramblings on what is happening in Afghanistan, the federal election in Canada and more! LINKS: Thomas Barfield - Afghanistan: A Cultural and Political History Can Religion Address Your Anxiety? LISTEN --- https://www.thestrongandfreepodcast.com/episodes/ FOLLOW --- https://twitter.com/StrongnFreePod READ --- https://thestrongandfreepodcast.medium.com/ RATE THIS PODCAST --- https://www.thestronga...
Aug 27, 2021•29 min
Send us a text I am so thankful to have Joyce Arthur, Executive Director of the Abortion Rights Coalition of Canada, on for a second time on this Podcast. Joyce has been very open with me answering all my questions! In this episode, Joyce responds to the issues raised by Jakki Jeffs of the Alliance for Life Ontario - specifically, Joyce responds to the research and other points raised by Jakki. My hope is both of these conversations can help you navigate your opinions on the topic of abortion. C...
Jul 27, 2021•1 hr 9 min
Send us a text Jakki Jeffs, Executive Director of the Alliance for Life of Ontario explains the organization's new research, website and addresses issues of being labeled as spreading misinformation and dangerous content. This is my second conversation with Jakki. My first conversation, part of my series on Abortion, can be found here: https://www.thestrongandfreepodcast.com/the-pro-life-abortion-perspective-a-conversation-with-jakki-jeffs-executive-director-at-alliance-for-life-ontario/ Links d...
Jul 08, 2021•1 hr 27 min
Send us a text I had the privilege to have a conversation with my longtime friend Edwin Frondozo (@edwin100x) about all the great projects he has going on - most importantly "100x". I first met Edwin when we were doing Toastmasters together in Toronto. His energy and comfort standing up in front of a group of strangers was remarkable. As I came to knew Edwin, I realized how powerful he truly is. Edwin's a marathon runner, a father, a husband, an entrepreneur, the list goes on. But more than that...
Jun 15, 2021•1 hr 16 min
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Jun 08, 2021•51 min
Send us a text Support the show Visit my NEW Website! https:// www.christopherbalkaran.com Check out my Instagram/Tik Tok for daily posts: Instagram @openmindspod Tiktok @openmindspodcast
Jun 01, 2021•56 min
Send us a text I chat with Dr. Gan Quan and Omara Dogar from the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union). We discuss why tobacco control is the best policy governments can pursue and what some of the dangers might be with vaping and e-cigarette products. The International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease or The Union, is a global scientific organization headquartered in Paris with the stated goals to "improve health for people in low- and middle-income Co...
May 11, 2021•43 min
Send us a text I chat with Cliff Douglas, on tobacco control/harm reduction measures and the need for sensible policy on tobacco moving forward. Cliff Douglas is a long-time expert on a wide range of tobacco-related policy, regulatory and legal issues, ranging from federal regulation of tobacco products and the challenges and potential benefits of e-cigarettes to the widening disparities in the smoking population. As director of the University of Michigan Tobacco Research Network, he leads the S...
May 04, 2021•1 hr 5 min
Send us a text I chat with Samrat Chowdhery, President of the International Network of Nicotine Consumer Organizations (INNCO) about the merits of a harm reduction approach to tobacco. INNCO -- https://innco.org/ Samrat Chowdhery -- https://innco.org/about-us/ Support the show Visit my NEW Website! https:// www.christopherbalkaran.com Check out my Instagram/Tik Tok for daily posts: Instagram @openmindspod Tiktok @openmindspodcast...
Apr 27, 2021•1 hr
Send us a text I talk to Alex Clark, CEO of the Consumer Advocates for Smoke-Free Alternative Association (CASAA). We discuss why harm reduction should be the preferred method of public policy. CASAA is a consumer advocacy nonprofit organization, dedicated to empowering consumers and representing their interests in various legislative, policy-making and rule-making areas. CASAA -- https://casaa.org/ WATCH --- https://youtu.be/zFM7EeQyfGE FOLLOW --- https://twitter.com/StrongnFreePod READ --- htt...
Apr 20, 2021•1 hr 7 min
Send us a text I chat with Nancy Loucas, Executive Coordinator of the Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates to discuss the variety of tobacco/cigarette uptake globally and why harm reduction practices are the best policy for governments to pursue. The Coalition of Asia Pacific Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates (CAPHRA) is an alliance between the Tobacco Harm Reduction Advocates and their respective organizations in the region. Their mission and aim is to educate, advocate and...
Apr 13, 2021•1 hr
Send us a text I chat with Professor Brad Rodu, DDS, School of Medicine at the University of Louisville. For twenty-five years Dr. Rodu has published research on tobacco harm reduction, involving the adoption of vastly safer tobacco products by smokers who are unable or unwilling to quit with conventional cessation methods. Professor Brad Rodu --- https://louisville.edu/medicine/research/cancer/bkrodu01 Professor Rodu’s Blog - Tobacco Truth -- https://rodutobaccotruth.blogspot.com/ VIEW --- http...
Apr 06, 2021•1 hr 2 min
Send us a text Chris Bostic is ASH’s Policy Director and has been working in global tobacco control since 2001 when he attended the negotiations for the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control as a civil society international law expert. ASH --- https://ash.org/ VIEW --- https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC5JKJC9prqNuvrcR844cLjw LISTEN --- https://www.thestrongandfreepodcast.com/episodes/ FOLLOW --- https://twitter.com/StrongnFreePod READ --- https://thestrongandfreepodcast.medium.com/ PODCAST SET...
Mar 30, 2021•54 min
Send us a text I had a fascinating discussion with Curt Jaimungal and Desh Amila, the creators of a new documentary called "Better Left Unsaid". It is great to see more people concerned with our political polarization. Link below to the documentary. Better Left Unsaid Better Left Unsaid is an independent documentary that explores the dangerous tactics of extremism across the Western political landscape. For many, extreme right-wing ideologies are easily recognized by overt racism, ethno- nationa...
Mar 16, 2021•1 hr 4 min
Send us a text My second conversation with Rod Giltaca, CEO and ED of the Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights (CCFR), includes his responses to the psychological effects of gun violence. CCFR Civil Advantage My Podcast with Dr. Joshua Ng-Kamstra, Canadian Doctors for Protection from Guns Research cited by Dr. Joshua Ng-Kamstra Support the show Visit my NEW Website! https:// www.christopherbalkaran.com Check out my Instagram/Tik Tok for daily posts: Instagram @openmindspod Tiktok @openmindspodc...
Mar 09, 2021•1 hr 22 min
Send us a text Lyra McKee is the Co-Executive Director of PACE Society, a peer-driven organization located in the Downtown Eastside of Vancouver that provides support, advocacy, and education by, with, and for current and former sex workers of all genders. PACE Society Support the show Visit my NEW Website! https:// www.christopherbalkaran.com Check out my Instagram/Tik Tok for daily posts: Instagram @openmindspod Tiktok @openmindspodcast...
Mar 02, 2021•54 min
Send us a text I speak to Shae Invidiata, Founder and Executive Director of Free Them to discuss human trafficking and why we should all be concerned with this topic. Free Them Support the show Visit my NEW Website! https:// www.christopherbalkaran.com Check out my Instagram/Tik Tok for daily posts: Instagram @openmindspod Tiktok @openmindspodcast...
Feb 22, 2021•1 hr 3 min
Send us a text Kim Pyke discusses her experiences as a sex worker and many of the challenges faced. Kim featured in the Toronto Star Stepping Stone NS Support the show Visit my NEW Website! https:// www.christopherbalkaran.com Check out my Instagram/Tik Tok for daily posts: Instagram @openmindspod Tiktok @openmindspodcast...
Feb 16, 2021•58 min
Send us a text Alex MacDonnell is the Executive Director of Stepping Stone, the only non-profit organization in the Maritimes that supports women, men, and transgender persons currently and formerly involved in the sex trade by contributing to their health, safety and well-being. Stepping Stone NS Support the show Visit my NEW Website! https:// www.christopherbalkaran.com Check out my Instagram/Tik Tok for daily posts: Instagram @openmindspod Tiktok @openmindspodcast...
Feb 09, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Send us a text Andy West discusses the cultural narrative that is climate change. Climate Etc. Andy West's Articles. Support the show Visit my NEW Website! https:// www.christopherbalkaran.com Check out my Instagram/Tik Tok for daily posts: Instagram @openmindspod Tiktok @openmindspodcast...
Feb 02, 2021•1 hr 1 min
Send us a text Judith A. Curry is an American climatologist and former chair of the School of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences at the Georgia Institute of Technology . Professor Curry discusses the issues with climate change modelling and what governments should focus on. Judith Curry Climate Etc. LISTEN --- https://www.thestrongandfreepodcast.com/episodes/ FOLLOW --- https://twitter.com/StrongnFreePod READ --- https://thestrongandfreepodcast.medium.com/ RATE THIS PODCAST --- https://www.thestrong...
Jan 26, 2021•56 min
Send us a text I sit down with Professor Mark Jaccard to discuss his experiences The Citizens' Guide to Climate Success (Christopher's book of 2020!) Support the show Visit my NEW Website! https:// www.christopherbalkaran.com Check out my Instagram/Tik Tok for daily posts: Instagram @openmindspod Tiktok @openmindspodcast...
Jan 19, 2021•59 min
Send us a text I sit down with Cauldrick Woods, a Peer Mentor at Amadeusz Toronto to discuss what drew him to a life of crime. Amadeusz Toronto Annual Report Support the show Visit my NEW Website! https:// www.christopherbalkaran.com Check out my Instagram/Tik Tok for daily posts: Instagram @openmindspod Tiktok @openmindspodcast...
Dec 29, 2020•1 hr 47 min
Send us a text I sit down with Kim and Tina from Amadeusz Toronto, which is a not-for-profit organization in Toronto, which supports young people who are incarcerated to create positive change in their lives through access to education, community supports, mentorship, and exceptional care. Amadeusz Toronto Look at my Life: Access to Education for the Remand Population in Ontario Amadeusz 2019 Annual Report Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contain...
Dec 22, 2020•1 hr 9 min
Send us a text I sit down with Dr. Joshua Ng-Kamstra to discuss the Canadian Doctors for Protection from Guns and what the organization is advocating governments do moving forward. Canadian Doctors for Protection from Guns Support the show Visit my NEW Website! https:// www.christopherbalkaran.com Check out my Instagram/Tik Tok for daily posts: Instagram @openmindspod Tiktok @openmindspodcast...
Dec 15, 2020•47 min
Send us a text I talk to Ken Price from the Danforth Families for Safe Communities on gun violence and what governments need to do moving forward. The Danforth Families for Safe Communities (DFSC) The Danforth shooting in Toronto DFSC's National Call for Gun Ban Support the show Visit my NEW Website! https:// www.christopherbalkaran.com Check out my Instagram/Tik Tok for daily posts: Instagram @openmindspod Tiktok @openmindspodcast...
Dec 08, 2020•1 hr 12 min
Send us a text I sit down with Amber Wardell, Communications Coordinator of the Ontario Association of Interval and Transition Houses (OAITH) to discuss gun violence as it relates to Intimate Partner Violence. https://www.oaith.ca/ www.thestrongandfreepodcast.com Buzzsprout - Let's get your podcast launched! Start for FREE Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. Support the show Visit my NEW Website! https:// www...
Dec 01, 2020•49 min
Send us a text I speak to Rod Giltaca, CEO and Executive Director of the Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights. Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights Civil Advantage YouTube Channel The Strong and Free Podcast Support the show Visit my NEW Website! https:// www.christopherbalkaran.com Check out my Instagram/Tik Tok for daily posts: Instagram @openmindspod Tiktok @openmindspodcast...
Nov 24, 2020•59 min
