Between Headlines

Alison Hall
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Between Headlines Podcast

Between Headlines follows journalist Alison Hall as she interviews the people behind top news stories. The podcast features regular human beings (who turn out to be far from it) whose stories will inspire, educate and challenge your views. Go beyond the 24-hour news cycle and listen in to hear guests’ unfiltered version of their story, how their lives were impacted and what they learned.

  1. 10 JAN

    BONUS EPISODE - Christmas Road Trip Story + Reunion

    Journalist & podcast host Alison Hall got caught up in a travel adventure while trying to get home for the holidays by driving 500 miles with three strangers. After the story went viral, Alison and her road trip companions met up for a zoom reunion to discuss the heartwarming story.

    16 min

  2. 21/11/2022

    21. Forouzan Farahani - 'Woman, Life, Freedom' Protests in Iran

    Forouzan Farahani is an Iranian national, an activist, and a PHD candidate living in New York City. Forouzan grew up in Iran and shares what it was really like to be a young female pursuing her education within the confines of restrictive laws and cultural ideals. Forouzan shares her thoughts as an Iranian woman on the ongoing protests in her home country, and her reaction to first hearing the news of the arrest and subsequent death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini. She tells Between Headlines what she's hearing from people within Iran and why she believes this is a history-making movement. Forouzan has been organizing protests in New York City for weeks and tells us why people in North America and around the world should care about the destiny of women and people in Iran and how they can help.

    50 min

  3. 27/10/2022

    20. Kate Dineen - A Woman's Right to Choose

    Kate Dineen is a mother, lobbyist and advocate for a woman's right to choose. While Kate has made a career of advocating for others, the political became personal for Kate when she was expecting her second child with her husband. Kate received a devastating diagnosis for her unborn child and what followed was a harrowing journey of navigating both the medical and legal systems, while processing a heartbreaking loss. Kate shares her story with the hope of connecting with other women and families who have faced similar circumstances and ultimately hopes to help change laws, not just in her home state but across the country.

    42 min

  4. 20/04/2022

    19. Marisa Renee Lee - 'Grief is Love' Author on Life after Loss

    Marisa Renee Lee joins the podcast for the second time to discuss her debut book, 'Grief is Love'. Marisa shares her intimate journey through grief after losing her mother at the age of 25 and struggling with infertility for years. She shares not only her personal experience but uses evidence backed research to provide a guidebook for anyone who has suffered the loss of a loved one. Unfortunately, in the last few years, millions of people have joined the grieving club. Marisa shares her wisdom for not "getting over" loss but working through it with compassion, humor and grace. 'Grief is Love' is available wherever books are sold and you can find Marisa at @marisareneelee

    50 min

  5. 17/03/2022

    18. Mariia Shuvalova - A Ukrainian Perspective on the Russian Invasion

    Mariia Shuvalova is a Ukrainian PHD candidate, professor, translator, wife and daughter. She fled her home in Kyiv during the initial stages of the Russian invasion and has been sheltering with relatives in an undisclosed location within Ukraine. Mariia shares what it's really like to leave home, the fear of the unknown and how Ukrainians are feeling about continually defending their right to exist.  If Mariia's story resonates with you, please consider donating to the Ukrainian Defense Fund or Come Back Alive Ukraine: https://war.ukraine.ua/donate/ https://www.comebackalive.in.ua/ Mariia is also collecting funds to purchase bulletproof vests. You can donate to her directly through wire transfer through Western Union. Find out more at her instagram @_maria_shuvalova  All episodes edited for clarity and length.

    50 min

  6. 03/11/2021

    17. Elizabeth Holmes - Royal Fashion Journalist on the Power of Style

    Elizabeth Holmes is an accomplished journalist, author, influencer and royal commentator. After her instagram stories series "So Many Thoughts" took the internet by storm, her book, "HRH: So Many Thoughts on Royal Style" was released in 2020 with much fanfare. She continues to share her insights and context on the who, what and why of royal fashion and has recently launched an informative and delightful newsletter. On Between Headlines, Elizabeth shares her *many* thoughts on covering the most famous family in the world, the expectations and pressures set for royal women, her impressions of both Meghan and Kate and why we should all care about the dynamics of royal fashion, influence and power.

    49 min

  7. 15/04/2021

    16. Devon Clunis - Canada's First Black Police Chief on Policing, Race and Community

    Devon Clunis is the newly appointed Inspector General of Policing for Ontario, Canada. After climbing the ranks as a 25 year veteran of the Winnipeg police, Devon was named Chief of Police in 2012, making him the first Black police chief in all of Canada. While he retired in 2016, Devon has split his time between enjoying retirement and consulting with police organizations across North America. In the summer of 2020, after the death of George Floyd and the subsequent calls for change and conversations surrounding the relationship between race and police, Devon felt a call to action.  He accepted the position as Ontario's first Inspector General of Policing for the province. In this episode of Between Headlines, Devon shares his early childhood experiences of immigrating from Jamaica to Winnipeg, the teacher that influenced his life and how he went from a teenager avoiding police to becoming the highest-ranking officer in the city. He also shares his reaction to police violence against the Black community, his thoughts on Black Lives Matter and his approach to policing.

    51 min

  8. 01/04/2021

    15. Ken Irving - A Follow Up on the Intersection of Mental Health and Business

    Ken Irving is a well-known Canadian business leader, successful entrepreneur and above all, a father and husband. After stepping back as the CEO of Irving Oil in 2010, Ken also stepped away from the limelight. But in 2017, Ken opened up for the first time in an emotional short documentary with Between Headlines host, Alison, who subsequently shared the video with Canada's The Globe and Mail which released its own additional reporting. In the revealing interviews, Ken laid bare his journey with his mental health and the difficult dynamics of his family business. In this episode of Between Headlines, Alison and Ken discuss the aftermath of the published stories, while following up and reflecting on the significance of what it meant for moving forward for him and his family. Ken shares how he hopes his story helps others come forward about their own battles and tells the inspiring story of starting a business out of a deeply difficult and personal experience. Most importantly, Ken is the father of four incredible daughters who are forging their own unique paths. He shares how they rallied together through 2020 while his youngest daughter battled leukemia and what it meant for his close-knit family.

    52 min
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Between Headlines follows journalist Alison Hall as she interviews the people behind top news stories. The podcast features regular human beings (who turn out to be far from it) whose stories will inspire, educate and challenge your views. Go beyond the 24-hour news cycle and listen in to hear guests’ unfiltered version of their story, how their lives were impacted and what they learned.

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  • Creator
    Alison Hall
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2024
  • Episodes
    23
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 938479
  • Show Website
    Between Headlines

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