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Cutter, Taurean and Shankarah are graduates that first crossed paths on their journey at Naparima College. They are your hosts of the new caribbean podcast series termed the Heights Room, a social commentary on current events and issues affecting us as Trinbagonians the world over. 

  1. 09/16/2021

    Ep 28 - Traffic in T&T with Dr. Rae Furlonge

    BREAKING NEWS The week’s episode of Heights Room LIVE will be hosted on TUESDAY 14th September at 8.30pm. Traffic the great equalizer in T&T. Join us as we chat with Dr Rae Furlonge on what is the cause of the traffic, if it can be alleviated and more. Set your reminders cuz you don’t want to miss this one. #heights #trinidadandtobago #trafficjam #heightsroom #podcasting

    Ep 28 - Traffic in T&T with Dr. Rae Furlonge

  2. 09/09/2021

    Ep 27 - Off the Grid with Graeme Jones

    Friends! This week we turn our focus to Renewable Energy in T&T. We speak with Graeme Jones, Director of Renewable Energy Supplies and Services Company of Trinidad and Tobago (RESSCOTT) about the work his company has been doing and what can be on the horizon for Trinidad and Tobago's future.

    Ep 27 - Off the Grid with Graeme Jones

  3. 09/02/2021

    Episode 26 - Vaccines. Public Safety or Personal Choice?

    Vaccines. To take or not to take, that is the question.   Join the team and guests Dr Rajiv Seereeram and Dr. Joel Rampersar as we delve into positive and negative aspects of the Covid 19 vaccinations and are there any alternatives. Rajiv Seereram -  A G.P. attached to a diabetes Recovery Clinic who's work focuses on Chronic Disease, Diabetes and Preventative medicine.   Dr. Joel Rampersad-  Works within the ENT department of the San Fernando General hospital who's work experience spans both England  and T&T.

  4. 08/19/2021

    Episode 24 - The Reality of Cocoa.

    Cocoa. The true Black Gold?  Cocoa the key ingredient of chocolate was once king in the 19th Century bringing wealth to nations. Now it brings wealth to private corporations.  We chat with Jillian Goddard founder of Sun-Eaters Organics (now known as New Earth Organics) along with Alana Lalman Project Co-ordinator for the Alliance of Rural communities.  To unpack what really is happening within the cocoa industry in T&T.  Who holds the wealth and struggles of competing within a heavily industrialized industry.SHOW LESS

    Episode 24 - The Reality of Cocoa.

  5. 08/18/2021

    Episode 23 - Equal Place? Living the LGBTQIA experience in Trinidad & Tobago

    In a follow up to episode #18 "Discipline, Tolerance & Production. Is T&T ready for equality?" The team tries to not only unpack what it's like to live in T&T as part of the LGBTQIA community but also be held to task for providing a platform for homophobia. This episode's guests are Renelle White - A Director with the Silver Linings Foundation                                                         & Scott Marchack - Activist, psychology undergraduate and member of the LGBTQIA community.

  6. 08/05/2021

    Episode 22 - How to model an epidemic

    Modeling. A word we have surely gotten used to during the Covid19 pandemic. But what does modeling a pandemic look like?  Join the team along with guest Dr. Kris Parag a research fellow at the Imperial College of London who will delve into the data behind epidemics.

  7. 07/29/2021

    Episode 21 - The Coup Revisited.

    "At 6:00pm this afternoon, the government of Trinidad & Tobago was overthrown."  On Friday 27th 1990 these famous words were uttered on then channel TTT by Lennox Phillip aka Yasin Abu Bakr. Join the team as we unpack this monumental event that unfolded on the shores of T&T.  Has anything changed? Or the more things change the more they remain the same.

  8. 07/15/2021

    Episode 20 - Is Climate Change Real?

    Climate change. Real or Hoax? Fault of Mankind or Natural Occurrence.  Join the usual suspects Cutter, Shankarah & Taurean along with guests Faraz Abdool - Freelance wildlife photographer and Omar Mohammed C.E.O of the Cropper Foundation as we tackle this ever present topic.  We do not own the rights to the music being played. All songs being used are for promotional purpose use only.

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About

Cutter, Taurean and Shankarah are graduates that first crossed paths on their journey at Naparima College. They are your hosts of the new caribbean podcast series termed the Heights Room, a social commentary on current events and issues affecting us as Trinbagonians the world over. 

Information

  • Creator
    Shankarah Lessey
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2021
  • Episodes
    27
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2025 Shankarah Lessey
  • Show Website
    Heights Room