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6 SEPT

How the principles of St. Augustine guide the Catholic Church

Pope Leo XIV has been deeply influenced by St. Augustine, and so, the fourth century titan of Western thought has re-entered the global conversation. IDEAS Producer Seán Foley reaches out to Canadian scholars who have read St. Augustine closely to determine what it is about how Augustine’s thought and character might shape the Catholic Church in these times.

6 Sept

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54 min
11/09/2021

Where the parties stand on climate change

Description: The major parties have made their pledges for climate action. Host Laura Lynch speaks with candidates to discuss their platforms and what it means for Canada's plan to reduce emissions.

11/09/2021

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50 min
05/08/2022

ENCORE: Lessons learned from COP26

As we countdown to COP27 in Egypt, we look back at last year's conference, where it fell short and why trust is an important part of climate negotiations.

05/08/2022

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54 min
11/03/2023

Prairie grasses and pedal power

From Saskatoon to Finland, the benefits of winter biking. How ranchers are helping preserve Saskatchewan's grasslands. And a First Nation navigates a ticking carbon bomb.

11/03/2023

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54 min
24/09/2022

A volcanic revolution in energy?

Laura Lynch takes you up to Mount Meager, where volcanoes could hold the future of geothermal energy in Canada. A new report tallies the coming costs of climate change and lays out the solutions. And, we hear how renewable energy projects in Indigenous communities can be a step towards reconciliation.

24/09/2022

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54 min
21/01/2023

How scientists are unlocking the mysteries of ocean carbon

Casting off the coast of Newfoundland where researchers are using underwater drones to gather data on ocean carbon, as the call comes for international cooperation on ocean monitoring. And a new book details why a just transition needs to include more than just oil and gas workers.

21/01/2023

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54 min
28 JUN

NATO and its current role on the world stage

NATO allies, including Canada agreed to significantly increase defense spending, pledging to reach five per cent of GDP over the next decade. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte praised President Trump for pushing the alliance to boost their funding shares. But what will this funding accomplish? Are these thresholds realistic? To answer all your NATO questions, Just Asking spoke to two experts. Oleksa Drachewych is an Assistant Professor in the Department of History at Western University. And Erika Simpson is an Associate Professor of International Relations at Western University and the President of the Canadian Peace Research Association.

28 Jun

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1h 7m
13/07/2024

Reckoning with Alice Munro's legacy

Canadian author Heather O’Neill and psychotherapist Maria Barcelos help you unpack the latest news about Alice Munro.

13/07/2024

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48 min
23/11/2024

Answering your questions about how we determine Indigeneity

Our guest experts answer your questions about how we determine Indigeneity.

23/11/2024

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46 min
15 JAN

A recipe for climate adaptation? Try blue crab and couscous

Come along to Tunisia where climate change is forcing fishers to adapt their livelihoods. We hear how the warming waters of the Mediterranean Sea have meant an influx of invasive species and the loss of old ways of life. A Tunisian-Canadian scientist shares stories from a project that's helping communities organize into cooperatives and find new ways to survive.

15 Jan

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21 min

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