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RamsayWrites Mini-Casts

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Bob Ramsay, the Toronto writer, has a unique take on the world that will have you saying: “Hmm...I never thought of it that way.” Twice a week, he tackles the political and personal issues of the day. Everything from craven politics and unchecked ambition, to secret sauces, bitter loss and fist-pumping redemption. They’re stories to live by – quirky, high-style, tear-jerking, funny ha-ha, sometimes funny peculiar. In fact, his blogs don’t walk down the sidewalk and browse in the windows. They sneak into alleyways and come out onto different worlds. Alex Brown narrates each mini-cast to bring it all to your ears and imagination. RamsayWrites mini-casts are written by Bob Ramsay, voice by Alex Brown, and produced/edited by Kyle Fulton.

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Episodes

Where are the Clients' Yachts?

Upon the death of Bernie Madoff, Bob looks at impact of this infamous con man on even the most sophisticated investors, and why he succeeded in conning so many people for so long. For more from Bob Ramsay, visit ramsayinc.com.

Sep 13, 20217 minEp. 110

Department of Corrections

In today's episode, Bob rues the decline of quality and rigour in academic and public institutions' writing, and cites some British examples as leading examples. For more from Bob Ramsay, visit ramsayinc.com.

Sep 13, 20216 minEp. 109

Gifting Water and Grifting Politicians

Bob turns his lens on the new Georgia Bill 94 that was designed to "comprehensively revise elections and voting," and finds it full of voter suppression tactics. For more from Bob Ramsay, visit ramsayinc.com.

Sep 13, 20217 minEp. 108

A Justice for a Justice

In today's episode, Bob looks at the strange case of Catalyst Canada and West Face Capital as they sparred over the purchase of Freedom Mobile. When members of an Israeli security company get involved, it becomes even more strange. For more from Bob Ramsay, visit ramsayinc.com.

Sep 13, 20217 minEp. 107

The Strong, Silent, Psycho Type

Bob recalls a meeting with G. Gordon Liddy at a Toronto International Film Festival screening and party, and remembers him on his passing as an engaging raconteur. For more from Bob Ramsay, visit ramsayinc.com.

Sep 13, 20216 minEp. 106

Addictive Overwork

In this episode, Bob looks at companies' that are seeing a backlash against long hours, and the incentives they provide to keep employees happy. For more from Bob Ramsay, visit ramsayinc.com.

Sep 13, 20216 minEp. 105

Jim Crow 2.0

In today's episode, Bob looks at the measures Georgia lawmakers are going to with respect to voter suppression tactics, and the response of the Democrats to try and stop the passage of the Bill. For more from Bob Ramsay, visit ramsayinc.com.

Sep 13, 20216 minEp. 104

Travel Porn

As the world of travel opens up again, Bob looks at how that world will have to change because of pandemic restrictions and rising costs. For more from Bob Ramsay, visit ramsayinc.com.

Sep 13, 20216 minEp. 103

Leaving in Disgust

In this episode, Bob turns his pen to the on-going sexual abuse scandals plaguing the Canadian military, For more from Bob Ramsay, visit ramsayinc.com.

Sep 13, 20215 minEp. 102

Long Condoms

In this episode, Bob explores some great examples of long-form journalism which, despite dire predictions, is not a lost art form. For more from Bob Ramsay, visit ramsayinc.com.

Sep 13, 20218 minEp. 101

A Shot in the Dark

Bob laments the slow and seemingly random roll-out (at times) of Canada's vaccine delivery program and wonders when his turn will come? For more from Bob Ramsay, visit ramsayinc.com.

Sep 13, 20218 minEp. 100

This Could be Dangerous (Tim Wu)

In this episode, Bob profiles Tim Wu, the Canadian who President Biden appointed as his special assistant for technology and completion policy." For more from Bob Ramsay, visit ramsayinc.com.

Sep 13, 20215 minEp. 99

Women's Work is Never Done

On International Women's Day, Bob looks at how the pandemic has slowed the advancement of women in the workplace and in society. For more from Bob Ramsay, visit ramsayinc.com.

Sep 13, 20216 minEp. 98

Rabbit Holes for Eager Diggers

Bob compiles a list of new things he finds worth exploring. For more from Bob Ramsay, visit ramsayinc.com.

Sep 13, 20215 minEp. 97

Irrational Exuberance

In today's episode, Bob turns his pen to Andrew Cuomo in the wake of charges by three women who claim he sexually harrassed them while they worked for him. For more from Bob Ramsay, visit ramsayinc.com.

Sep 13, 20216 minEp. 96

You Have a Right to Disconnect

Although it wouldn't be something Bob would do, he looks at the tide of people who adopt "the right to disconnect" (from technology) as a key to their own positive mental health. For more from Bob Ramsay, visit ramsayinc.com.

Sep 13, 20216 minEp. 95

Walk and Chew Gum

In this episode, Bob looks at Canada's relationship with China, which is fraught with delicate political considerations in the wake of China's jailing of two Canadians, Michael Spavor and Mmichael Kovrig, in retaliation for the house arrest of Huawei executive, Meng Wanzhou. For more from Bob Ramsay, visit ramsayinc.com.

Sep 13, 20216 minEp. 94

Remember when Women were called Women

Today's episode brings Bob into a lather over the evolving political correctness of the English language. For more from Bob Ramsay,visit ramsayinc.com.

Sep 13, 20217 minEp. 93

The Rise (and Shine) of a Near-Dead Medium

Bob finds fine examples of what was thought to be one of the most torpid prose forms in any language - the Letter to Shareholders. For more from Bob Ramsay, visit ramsayinc.com.

Sep 13, 20216 minEp. 91

Monopolies and Men

In today's episode, Bob looks at the long, slow pace of change (and the resistance) in women's advancement in business and pay equality. For more from Bob Ramsay, visit ramsayinc.com.

Sep 13, 20216 minEp. 90

Save the Performing Hearts

On Valentine's Day in the midst of a pandemic lockdown, Bob ponders new ways to mark the occasion. For more from Bob Ramsay, visit ramsayinc.com.

Sep 13, 20216 minEp. 89

Most Seers are Wrong

Canada's Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, tends to rub Bob the wrong way with his speaking style. Bob ponders why that is. For more from Bob Ramsay, visit ramsayinc.com.

Sep 13, 20216 minEp. 88

Why Justin Trudeau Drives Me Nuts

Canada's Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, tends to rub Bob the wrong way with his speaking style. Bob ponders why that is. For more from Bob Ramsay, visit ramsayinc.com.

Sep 13, 20216 minEp. 87

Baked in Bias Feeds Chaos

Bob looks at the world of "deep fake videos" and how the consequences of those created by artificial intelligence can be devastating. For more from Bob Ramsay, visit ramsayinc.com.

Sep 13, 20216 minEp. 86

Elites or Professionals

In this episode, Bob looks at the shrinking difference between the words "elite" and "professional" and writes that they aren't the same and the differences should be restored. For more from Bob Ramsay, visit ramsayinc.com.

Sep 13, 20217 minEp. 85

One Way to Close the Power Gap

Bob looks at an in-depth investigative report by Globe and Mail reporter Robyn Doolittle on the status of women in business, and finds "women continue to be outnumbered, outranked and out-earned by men not just at the very top, but on the way to the top and in the middle." For more from Bob Ramsay, visit ramsayinc.com.

Sep 13, 20217 minEp. 84

Give me Your Tired, Your Poor

In today's episode, Bob looks and the differences between the U.S. and Canada in rate of immigration and refugee acceptances. For more from Bob Ramsay, visit ramsayinc.com.

Sep 13, 20218 minEp. 83

Primer in Pedophiles

In today's episode, Bob checks out QAnon and the increasingly prominent role it plays as an influencer in American politics. For more from Bob Ramsay, visit ramsayinc.com.

Sep 13, 20217 minEp. 81
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