https://www.metradio.ca/show/final-word/enSociety & CultureCopyright Met Radiohttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/4ad2647e6a662429cf4d8055fc004e20.jpghttps://www.metradio.ca/show/final-word/Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:21:31 +0000Met RadioMet Radiofeeds@spreaker.comMet Radio's The Final Word gives a weekly look at the top news stories taking place in and around Toronto and around Toronto Metropolitan University.falseepisodichttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-buzz-around-toronto-s-beekeeping-world-local-co-operative-bickford-beekeeping--73445964Host Claire Van De Weghe speaks to local co-operative Bickford Bees about beekeeping in Toronto, building community, and spreading information about native pollinators through their hives. Owner and worker Angela Gong walks listeners through what an apiary beehive looks and sounds like, and how Bickford works to shape the relationship they have with the bees that live in these hives. Then, Claire revisits the Waterfront community of Bathurst Quay to talk to neighborhood association chair Joan Prowse about the cancellation of construction plans on Billy Bishop airport. Ebenezer Adugyamfi has the news. 
]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73445964Tue, 04 Aug 2026 16:19:22 +0000Met RadioHost Claire Van De Weghe speaks to local co-operative Bickford Bees about beekeeping in Toronto, building community, and spreading information about native pollinators through their hives. Owner and worker Angela Gong walks listeners through what an...Host Claire Van De Weghe speaks to local co-operative Bickford Bees about beekeeping in Toronto, building community, and spreading information about native pollinators through their hives. Owner and worker Angela Gong walks listeners through what an apiary beehive looks and sounds like, and how Bickford works to shape the relationship they have with the bees that live in these hives. Then, Claire revisits the Waterfront community of Bathurst Quay to talk to neighborhood association chair Joan Prowse about the cancellation of construction plans on Billy Bishop airport. Ebenezer Adugyamfi has the news. 
]]>1801community,nature,news,transportfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/waterfront-residents-make-a-stand-on-billy-bishop-health-impacts-in-front-of-city-council--73198632This week, Claire Van De Weghe speaks with activists around the Beaches and Toronto Island about a recent push to protect Toronto’s waterfront from the pollution and noise at the Billy Bishop airport. Aired before plans for bringing jets to the island were cancelled by the federal government, this episode covers what the health implications of the airport expansion and addition of jets would be, and the ways the community has already been impacted by airport pollution in the area. After going to city hall to get an official health assessment approved, community members believe they need to continue to push to protect their communities from future harms that plane-made pollutants like ultrafine particles and chemicals would do.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73198632Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:45:50 +0000Met RadioThis week, Claire Van De Weghe speaks with activists around the Beaches and Toronto Island about a recent push to protect Toronto’s waterfront from the pollution and noise at the Billy Bishop airport. Aired before plans for bringing jets to the island...This week, Claire Van De Weghe speaks with activists around the Beaches and Toronto Island about a recent push to protect Toronto’s waterfront from the pollution and noise at the Billy Bishop airport. Aired before plans for bringing jets to the island were cancelled by the federal government, this episode covers what the health implications of the airport expansion and addition of jets would be, and the ways the community has already been impacted by airport pollution in the area. After going to city hall to get an official health assessment approved, community members believe they need to continue to push to protect their communities from future harms that plane-made pollutants like ultrafine particles and chemicals would do.]]>1513health,news,waterfrontfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-man-behind-toronto-s-tattooed-beaver-sculpture--73193565https://api.spreaker.com/episode/73193565Mon, 27 Jul 2026 14:50:35 +0000Met RadioBilal Ali Sabry speaks to Belgian-Canadian artist Walter Seger about his work in the local FIFA art installation BeaverQuest, a collection of 51 beavers scattered across the city, all representing a country participating in FIFA. He discusses the...1800art,health,newsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/toronto-s-ecosystems-face-threats-to-survival-during-summer-heatwaves--72972796https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72972796Tue, 14 Jul 2026 18:15:26 +0000Met RadioJuly 10, 2026 - Host Claire Van De Weghe speaks to experts in ecology and wildlife conservation about the effects of recent heatwaves on local environments. Amid a massive rise in the populations of newborn urban wildlife, increases in animal...1476conservency,environment,nature,news,torontofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-toronto-metropolitan-university-s-rooftop-garden-grows-community--72970143https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72970143Tue, 14 Jul 2026 15:51:40 +0000Met RadioJuly 3, 2026 – This week, listeners take a dive into the world of one of Toronto Metropolitan University’s rooftop gardens through host Claire Van De Weghe’s interviews with program supervisors. She speaks to farm Manager Arlene Thorness about the...1663falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/new-exhibition-addresses-the-loneliness-crisis--72157557https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72157557Mon, 25 May 2026 17:34:09 +0000Met RadioYou Belong Here: An Interactive Exhibition is taking place at the Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre. Portley Ghartey Johnson speaks to exhibit attendees about what belonging means to them, what drew them to the exhibition and how this exhibit...1740falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/inside-a-world-press-freedom-day-celebration--72157554https://api.spreaker.com/episode/72157554Mon, 25 May 2026 17:33:22 +0000Met RadioMay 15, 2026 — May 3rd is celebrated as world press freedom day. Elliot Kelly takes us inside the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada's Celebration. Then, host Emma Amodio speaks with NFB curator Marc St.-Pierre about the Asian Canadian...1741falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/trinity-bellwoods-farmers-market-kicks-off-20th-season--71993381https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71993381Wed, 13 May 2026 17:45:08 +0000Met RadioMay 8, 2026 — The Trinity Bellwoods’ Farmers Market is back for the season and this past Tuesday marked 20 years since the market began. Host Emma Amodio speaks with co-founder Carolyn Wong about what visitors can expect from the farmers market’s 20th...1750falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/bill-101-criticized-as-disaster-for-students-with-disabilities--71833750



















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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71416570Fri, 17 Apr 2026 18:58:17 +0000Met RadioApril 17, 2026 — Elliot Kelly attends the Toronto District School Board’s Special Education Advisory Committee, hearing from parents across the city whose children have disabilities. We’ll hear from parents, students with special needs, and David...










]]>1757falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-art-of-adventure-highlights-how-art-contributes-to-environmental-advocacy--71348397https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71348397Wed, 15 Apr 2026 17:12:03 +0000Met RadioApril 10, 2026 — Host Emma Amodio speaks with director Allison Reid about The Art of Adventure, a documentary exploring the intersection of art, activism and environmentalism, and its role in broader environmental education. Then, Harsh Kumar...1743falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-queer-space-tmsu-addresses-student-isolation-and-mental-health-challenges--71092659https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71092659Sat, 04 Apr 2026 03:57:06 +0000Met RadioApril 3, 2026 — Elliot Kelly reports from the Ontario Legislative Assembly, where the Standing Committee on Public Accounts questioned provincial ministries on their progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Then, Host Emma Amodio speaks with...1742falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tmu-event-sparks-debate-amid-external-investigation--71002338
** Disclaimer: Beckstead is a member of Met Radio’s Board of Directors. Met Radio’s news team remains fully independent in their reporting and production process, uninfluenced by the station’s Board.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/71002338Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:08:18 +0000Met RadioMarch 27, 2026 — Kinza Zafar speaks with Lori Beckstead and Gur Tsabar about a TMU event involving Israeli soldiers, and how the University is responding. Then, Elliot Kelly reports from a rally at Queen’s Park, where advocates are calling on the Ford...
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]]>1742falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/eglinton-lrt-opens-riders-react-on-launch-day--70120367https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70120367Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:25:12 +0000Met RadioFeb 13: Eglinton LRT Opens, Riders React on Launch Day. Description: Friday, February 13, 2026 -- Elliot Kelly attends the long-anticipated opening of the Eglinton LRT, speaking with riders about what the new transit line means for their daily...1741falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cinefemme-brings-racialized-women-and-non-binary-filmmakers-to-the-forefront--70120302https://api.spreaker.com/episode/70120302Wed, 18 Feb 2026 00:24:05 +0000Met RadioFebruary 6, 2026 -- Host Emma Amodio speaks with filmmaker Asis Sethi about the launch of the CineFEMME Film Series, part of KUUMBA, Toronto’s largest and longest-running Black Futures Month festival, and what the series means for racialized...1741falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/what-a-record-breaking-snowstorm-reveals-about-toronto-s-commitment-to-accessibility--69790150



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]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69790040Wed, 04 Feb 2026 19:13:48 +0000Met RadioFriday, January 16, 2026 — In this episode, host Kinza Zafar sits down with Local Journalist Mia Johnson and Volunteer Coordinator Calan Pittis to discuss the ongoing NDP leadership race and what is, or isn’t happening within it. From an AI scandal to...



]]>1477falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ttc-passes-2026-budget-with-fare-freeze-and-cap-and-warnings-of-future-budget-crunch--69375915https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69375915Fri, 09 Jan 2026 22:02:18 +0000Met RadioFriday, January 9, 2026 — In this episode, host Gabriel Hilty reports on the TTC 2026 budget passed on Wednesday. It includes a fare freeze and fare cap from September. Transit commentator Steve Munro says it makes few changes to service, and a budget...1741falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-met-radio-news-team-discusses-news-in-2025-and-reporting-in-toronto--69280241https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69280241Fri, 02 Jan 2026 22:00:08 +0000Met RadioFriday, January 2, 2026 — In this episode, host Gabriel Hilty is joined by the Local Journalism Initiative's journalist at Met Radio Mia Johnson, along with host of the Intersection Kinza Zafar. Met Radio's news team discusses news in 2025, and what...1741gta,journalism,news,radio,torontofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/allan-gardens-food-bank-threatened-by-redevelopment-we-don-t-have-anywhere-to-go--69214340https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69214340Fri, 26 Dec 2025 22:00:07 +0000Met RadioFriday, December 26, 2025 — In this episode, host Gabriel Hilty reports on the Allan Gardens food bank as part of Met Radio's holiday programming. Food bank usage has spiked since 2019, and the food bank has served over 63 thousand in 2025. Due to a...1431falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/treaty-9-first-nations-sue-province-over-land-use-and-bill-5-ontario-wants-case-thrown-out--69138582https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69138582Fri, 19 Dec 2025 21:59:55 +0000Met RadioFriday, December 19, 2025 — In this episode, host Gabriel Hilty reports on breaking updates from the Toronto Metropolitan Students' Union TMSU, which has an independent investigator looking at whether two student groups violated their policies. It...1741falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ttc-to-give-free-rides-with-2026-fare-cap-plan-post-secondary-students-left-out--69015097https://api.spreaker.com/episode/69015097Fri, 12 Dec 2025 22:00:17 +0000Met RadioFriday, December 12, 2025 — In this episode, host Gabriel Hilty reports on Mayor Olivia Chow's proposal to introduce fare capping on the TTC meaning riders won't pay after a number of rides per month. It is planned to be set at 47 rides in 2026, and...1741falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/uofg-cancels-palestinian-solidarity-conference-hosted-anway-by-local-community--68943415https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68943415Mon, 08 Dec 2025 14:05:04 +0000Met RadioFriday, December 05, 2025 — In this episode, host Kinza Zafar reports on the University of Guelph cancelling a Palestinian solidarity conference, and the conference proceeding anyways with the help of the local community. Gabriel Hilty reports on the...1720falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/more-balance-advocates-say-bill-60-rolls-back-rights-burdens-tenants--68791205https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68791205Fri, 28 Nov 2025 22:04:39 +0000Met RadioFriday, November 28, 2025 — In this episode, host Gabriel Hilty reports on the controversial housing law Bill 60 passed Monday by the Ontario government amid protest in the chamber In the interview, housing advocate Diana Chan McNally explains how the...1741falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tmsu-heads-into-by-election-do-students-know--68685426https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68685426Fri, 21 Nov 2025 22:00:05 +0000Met RadioFriday, November 21, 2025 — In this episode, host Gabriel Hilty has the breaking report from the Friday candidate forum for the upcoming Students' Union election at Toronto Metropolitan University. Only a few candidates attended, and students were...1741falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/toronto-housing-senior-workers-vote-for-strike-mandate-amid-sense-of-despair--68573984https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68573984Fri, 14 Nov 2025 22:02:10 +0000Met RadioFriday, November 14, 2025 — In this episode, host Gabriel Hilty has the headlines covering a new TMU student residence, Toronto allowing neighourhood retail again and increases to TTC service. Kinza Zafar follows the story of Toronto city housing and...1741falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/federal-budget-2025-sparse-on-affordability-targets-business-community--68469528https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68469528Sat, 08 Nov 2025 03:06:11 +0000Met RadioFriday, November 7, 2025 — In this LIVE episode, host Gabriel Hilty breaks down the 2025 federal budget introduced Tuesday. Economics professor Lars Osberg explains how the budget contains tax breaks for businesses but few affordability measures for...1740falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rising-online-misogyny-impacting-classrooms-supports-lacking-report--68371474https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68371474Fri, 31 Oct 2025 21:09:09 +0000Met RadioFriday, October 31, 2025 — In this episode, host Gabriel Hilty talks with White Ribbon CEO Humberto Carolo on their new report on the rise of online misogyny its impact in classrooms. Kinza Zafar speaks with OPSEU president JP Hornick on Bill 33 and...1741falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unnecessary-a-distraction-from-underfunding-student-groups-slam-bill-33--68269438https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68269438Fri, 24 Oct 2025 21:09:14 +0000Met RadioFriday, October 24, 2025 — In this episode, Met Radio's coverage on Bill 33 that is drawing criticism from various groups. It proposes more government control over various levels of education. Host Gabriel Hilty speaks with chairperson of the Canadian...1741falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/toronto-starts-public-budget-consultations-facing-1b-shortfall--68184269https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68184269Fri, 17 Oct 2025 20:58:43 +0000Met RadioFriday, October 17, 2025 — In this episode, host Gabriel Hilty reports from the City of Toronto's first public budget consultation. Residents share why they attended and what's on their Toronto wish list as council faces a $1B shortfall. Kinza Zafar...1741falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/toronto-s-bubble-zone-bylaw-could-change-university-protests--68094887https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68094887Fri, 10 Oct 2025 21:19:54 +0000Met RadioFriday, October 10, 2025 — In this episode, host Gabriel Hilty reports on the latest evictions at the Dufferin Grove Park homeless encampment. Also, a protest against suspending school trustees at the opening of a new TDSB school. Kinza Zafar covers...1741falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tmsu-holding-fall-elections-outside-interference-likely-report--68004987https://api.spreaker.com/episode/68004987Fri, 03 Oct 2025 21:26:17 +0000Met RadioFriday, October 3, 2025 — In this episode, host Gabriel Hilty gives an overview of the situation at TMSU: Fall elections will be held after a postponement motion fails, while an external report believes outside interference is likely. After the...1741falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/students-community-protest-tmu-stance-on-palestine-1-arrested--67913989https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67913989Fri, 26 Sep 2025 21:12:02 +0000Met RadioFriday, September 26, 2025 — In this episode, host Gabriel Hilty speaks with an organizer and faculty at the walkout on TMU campus denouncing campus security and the university's stance on Palestine. Kinza Zafar talks with the Disability Justice...1741falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/draw-the-line-movement-unites-grassroots-groups-across-canada--67899511https://api.spreaker.com/episode/67899511Thu, 25 Sep 2025 18:23:59 +0000Met RadioFriday, September 19, 2025 — In this episode, host Gabriel Hilty speaks with Draw the Line organizer Syed Hussan, about how September 20 movement across Canada is uniting grassroots from Indigenous sovereignty to migrant and climate justice. Kinza...1741falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/national-film-board-honours-asian-heritage-month-with-asian-canadian-perspectives-channel--66186046https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66186046Wed, 21 May 2025 15:50:23 +0000Met RadioFriday, May 16, 2025 — In this episode, host Gabriela Ponte speaks with filmmaker Eisha Marjara about her film Am I The Skinniest Person You’ve Ever Seen, featured on the National Film Board’s Asian Canadian Perspectives Channel. Then, we hear from...1737falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/residence-program-brings-builders-from-across-the-country-to-the-canadian-canoe-museum--66185987https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66185987Wed, 21 May 2025 15:44:30 +0000Met RadioFriday, May 9th, 2025 — In this episode, we spoke with The Canadian Canoe Museum’s Executive Director Carolyn Hyslop and Curator Jeremy Ward about their Builders in Residence program. We also spoke to Pinock, a canoe builder who is part of the program...1741falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/altelxn-2025-show-3--66185602does not imply endorsement of any political party.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66185602Wed, 21 May 2025 15:39:00 +0000Met RadioFriday, April 25th, 2025 — This episode is part of the #AltElxn 2025 national election project, coordinated by the NCRA/ANREC. This initiative is supported by the Covering Canada: Election 2025 Fund, in partnership with the Public Policy Forum, Rideau...does not imply endorsement of any political party.]]>1681falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/scouts-canada-to-plant-1m-trees-per-year-as-part-of-2025-scoutrees-fundraiser--66185517https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66185517Wed, 21 May 2025 15:23:37 +0000Met RadioFriday, April 17th, 2025 — In this episode, host Gabriela Ponte is joined by Special Advisor to the National Leadership Team of Scouts Canada Kaelem Moniz and Canada’s Forest Trust Corporation founder and CEO Gary Zed to discuss Scouts Canada’s 2025...1741falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/remic-survey-finds-that-64-of-canadians-think-the-country-s-nation-are-mortgage-masochists--66185440https://api.spreaker.com/episode/66185440Wed, 21 May 2025 15:16:27 +0000Met RadioFriday, April 4th, 2025 — In this episode, host Gabriela Ponte interviews Real Estate and Mortgage Institute of Canada CEO and President Joseph White about a recent survey. And then, we learn about the migrant care workers and home workers pilot...1740falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/over-150-venues-in-canada-have-joined-the-order-an-angelot-program--65526502https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65526502Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:43:51 +0000Met RadioFriday, March 28, 2025 — In this episode, host Gabriela Ponte speaks to Director General of the Collectif Social Collective Gisele Pouhe Njall about the more than 150 Canadian bars and nightlife spaces that have adopted the ‘Order an Angelot’ program....1742falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ttc-fare-inspections-expand-from-streetcars-to-buses-subway-stations--65526493https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65526493Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:42:53 +0000Met RadioFriday, March 21. 2025 — In this episode, we have another segment from our graduate J-School students and a piece from Met Radio’s intern, Delroy Davidson, on the TTC’s latest fare expansion changes1412falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/entrepreneurs-and-businesses-should-take-advantage-of-u-s-tariff-threats-expert-says--65336520https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65336520Thu, 03 Apr 2025 14:34:59 +0000Met RadioFriday, March 14, 2025 — In this episode, host Gabriela Ponte speaks with Toronto Metropolitan University graduate Stella Kulagowski about her burlesque, drag, song, and immersive theatre adaptation of Edgar Allan Poe’s 1842 short story, The Masque of...1741falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tax-season-is-upon-us-here-s-what-you-need-to-know--65336507https://api.spreaker.com/episode/65336507Thu, 03 Apr 2025 14:33:53 +0000Met RadioFriday, March 7, 2025 — In this episode, the Final Word is once again joined by J-School graduate students with the latest in news. 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Host Gabriela Ponte speaks with the festival's founder, executive director and artistic...1733falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/spring-s-red-october-rally-held-at-tmu--62625785https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62625785Tue, 05 Nov 2024 18:28:53 +0000Met RadioFriday, October 25th, 2024 - In this episode, we speak to organizers and attendees of the Spring Socialist Network's Red October Conference.1740falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/immigration-policies-continue-to-cause-tension-in-canada--62542868https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62542868Tue, 29 Oct 2024 14:23:06 +0000Met Radio1739falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nuit-blanche-performance-gives-moving-arts-a-whole-new-meaning--62439835https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62439835Mon, 21 Oct 2024 14:34:34 +0000Met Radio1741falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/toronto-burlesque-festival-returns-after-its-pandemic-hiatus--62270692https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62270692Mon, 07 Oct 2024 14:11:52 +0000Met Radio1591falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/studiosity-s-2024-national-wellbeing-survey-shows-a-student-need-for-timely-support--62270666https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62270666Mon, 07 Oct 2024 14:11:01 +0000Met Radio1743falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/lululemon-exemption-leaves-small-business-at-a-disadvantage-says-advocate--62090715https://api.spreaker.com/episode/62090715Tue, 24 Sep 2024 13:38:43 +0000Met Radio1753falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/jarvis-collegiate-institute-among-musicounts-award-recipients--61835016https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61835016Mon, 16 Sep 2024 13:30:15 +0000Met RadioFriday, September 6, 2024 – In this episode, former The Final Word host Gabriela Ponte returns. She speaks with MusiCounts president Kristy Fletcher and music educator at one of the recipient schools, Michael Jameer. Fletcher were excited about the...1738falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/fan-expo-and-the-art-of-cosplaying-tmu-freshmen-orientation-in-full-swing--61324018https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61324018Tue, 10 Sep 2024 13:49:33 +0000Met RadioFriday, August 30, 2024. In today's episode we are talking Fan Expo and TMU Freshman Orientation! Met Radio's Advertising & Sponsorship Coordinator and reporter Daniel Centeno covered Fan Expo this past week here in Toronto.  Fan Expo is Canada's...1336falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/un-sheltered-toronto-design-challenge-encourages-creative-ideas-to-address-city-s-housing-crisis--61189199https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61189199Wed, 28 Aug 2024 17:51:42 +0000Met RadioFriday August 23, 2024. In today's episode host Mariana Schuetze spoke to Elizabeth McIsaac, President of Maytree, about the un/SHELTERED: Toronto Design Challenge, encouraging participants to come up with creative solutions to address the city's...1741falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/local-jazz-funk-band-caliber-funk-performs-at-beaches-jazz-fest-streetfest--61189190https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61189190Wed, 28 Aug 2024 17:50:47 +0000Met RadioFriday, August 16, 2024. Met Radio's Radio Producer, and this week's guest-reporter for The Final Word, Sarra Gillani, talked to Caliber Funk, a local jazz/funk band. In this interview, they talk about their work, their experience playing the Beaches...1336falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/katherine-festeryga-wins-toronto-s-women4climate-pitch-competition--61189170https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61189170Wed, 28 Aug 2024 17:49:46 +0000Met RadioFriday, August 2, 2024. Today's episode is all about climate initiatives. The City of Toronto announced this June the winners of the fourth annual Women4ClimateTO pitch competition. Ten local entrepreneurs pitched their climate-related initiatives to...1741falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/housecanada-works-with-student-groups-and-developers-to-build-affordable-equitable-student-housing--61189164https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61189164Wed, 28 Aug 2024 17:48:32 +0000Met RadioFriday, July 26. For today's episode The Final Word's reporter Lamar McIntosh speaks to Arinola Olowoporoku, an arts and cultural producer for the Harbourfront Centre, about the 26th edition of Island Soul, a lively summer weekend celebrating the rich...1576falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/women-in-the-studio-national-accelerator-now-in-its-sixth-year--61189162https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61189162Wed, 28 Aug 2024 17:47:38 +0000Met RadioFriday, July 19, 2024. On this week's The Final Word show, we heard from Margaret McGuffin, CEO of Music Publishers Canada on this year's edition of the Women in the Studio National Accelerator. This is an initiative, now in its sixth year, created to...1740falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/this-year-s-toronto-fringe-festival-has-over-70-shows-coverage--61189159https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61189159Wed, 28 Aug 2024 17:46:50 +0000Met RadioFriday, July 12, 2024. For this week's The Final Word, host Mariana Schuetze and reporter Karen Young review four Toronto Fringe Festival shows (Painting By Numbers, The Bluffs, Bus Stop and Sheila: The Musical). The Final Word reporter Rogene Teodoro...1111falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/toronto-based-theatre-company-makeshift-company-sells-out-debut-original-production--61189151https://api.spreaker.com/episode/61189151Wed, 28 Aug 2024 17:45:34 +0000Met RadioFriday, July 5, 2024. For this week's The Final Word, host Mariana Schuetze, interviews the team behind When You Close Your Eyes, Makeshift Company's debut production. Makeshift Company is a Toronto-based musical theatre company aiming to facilitate...1681falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/canadian-swifties-unite-against-climate-crisis-nfb-highlights-canadian-filmmakers-for-canada-day--60595834https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60595834Thu, 04 Jul 2024 01:39:33 +0000Met RadioFriday June 28, 2024. For this week's episode, The Final Word host Mariana Schuetze spoke to NFB Collection Curator Camilo Martin Florez on the NFB's Canada Day film collection, highlighting movies from all over Canada. Mariana also interviewed...1681falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/toronto-s-annual-mermaid-ball-took-over-the-drake-hotel-this-month--60518754https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60518754Wed, 26 Jun 2024 18:11:56 +0000Met RadioThis week, The Final Word’s reporter Rogene Teodoro talks about summer events in the city, and also interviews Toronto's annual Mermaid Ball organizer, James Zirco Fisher. Shaden Aly has the top news of the day.1551falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tmu-graduate-akash-jones-creates-short-film-amma-for-nfb-s-hothouse--60518747https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60518747Wed, 26 Jun 2024 18:11:17 +0000Met RadioThis week, The Final Word’s reporter Paula Zeballos interviews filmmaker Akash Jones, a recent TMU graduate and writer, director and animator of the NFB short, "Amma." Shaden Aly has the top news of the day.1458falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/women-make-up-25-of-the-heads-of-the-top-200-universities-around-the-world--60518733https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60518733Wed, 26 Jun 2024 18:09:41 +0000Met RadioThis week, The Final Word’s reporter Gabriela Silva Ponte spoke to Ellie Bothwell, the ranking editor at Times Higher Education, about their recent findings and the increase in the number of women as the heads of the top 200 universities in the world....1260falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sports-festival-the-good-games-coming-to-guelph-this-july--60518725https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60518725Wed, 26 Jun 2024 18:08:52 +0000Met RadioFriday, May 31, 2024. In this episode, Mariana Schuetze speaks to Helen Stoumbos,  the President and CEO of The GOOD Games and Kristina May, Canadian Olympic beach volleyball player, about this year's The GOOD Games, a sports festival taking place in...1407falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/climate-finance-scholarship-awards-youth-in-canada-for-their-visions-of-a-climate-safe-economy--60518717https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60518717Wed, 26 Jun 2024 18:07:44 +0000Met RadioFriday, May 24, 2024. In this episode, Gabriela Silva Ponte interviews Batul Gulamhusain and Mimi O’Handley about the Climate Finance Scholarship, which offered two CA$2500 prizes for submissions for visions of a climate-safe economy from young people...1381falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/federal-government-announces-increased-budget-to-the-canada-music-fund--60518709https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60518709Wed, 26 Jun 2024 18:06:33 +0000Met RadioFriday, May 17, 2024. In this episode, Gabriela Silva Ponte interviews Andrew Cash, president and CEO of the Canadian Independent Music Association, on the increased music budget announced by the federal government. In addition, The Final Word...1613falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/owen-and-gabriela-discuss-their-favourite-stories-from-the-year-so-far--60518706https://api.spreaker.com/episode/60518706Wed, 26 Jun 2024 18:05:44 +0000Met RadioFriday, May 10, 2024. In this episode, The Final Word host Gabriela Silva Ponte and Local Journalist Owen Thompson discuss their most memorable stories from the past few months.1741falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tmtc-hosts-annual-musical-high-turnout-rates--59472507https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59472507Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:36:13 +0000Met RadioIn the April 5th episode, we covered the Toronto Met Theatre Company’s “Catch Me If You Can” musical, which had several showings at the end of March.1741falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/more-neighbours-toronto-disappointed-in-doug-ford-s-government--59472489https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59472489Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:34:57 +0000Met RadioIn the March 22 episode, we covered Halifax’s clearing out of encampments, to the Doug Ford government’s changes to proposed plans to fix the housing crisis in the province to a story on a Black Oak Savannah.1743falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/canadian-detainee-s-mother-goes-on-tour-to-raise-awareness--59154330https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59154330Sun, 24 Mar 2024 15:01:34 +0000Met RadioIn the March 15 episode, we’re covering the Mississauga mayor race and its candidates, the newly developed #MigrantSpring campaign to a touching story about a Canadian detainee’s mother.1702falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tandem-experiences-co-founders-and-entrepreneurs-tell-all--59079624https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59079624Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:09:49 +0000Met RadioIn the March 8 Final Word episode, we spoke to two wonderful entrepreneurs, discussed Nikki Hailey dropping out of the presidential race and some other top news.1736falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/imaginenative-announces-2025-festival-dates--59079601https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59079601Sun, 17 Mar 2024 18:05:52 +0000Met RadioIn the March 1 episode of The Final Word, we covered the presidential primary in Michigan, imagineNATIVE’s newly announced dates and long walk-in clinic wait times.1742falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-angie-app-aims-to-help-keep-university-students-safe--59003583https://api.spreaker.com/episode/59003583Mon, 11 Mar 2024 15:19:23 +0000Met RadioIn this episode, we covered a Yorkdale Mall robbery, to Minister Miller’s restrictions to a safety app for students.1741falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ikea-launches-new-plan-and-order-points--58831653https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58831653Mon, 26 Feb 2024 19:15:35 +0000Met RadioIn the Feb. 23 episode of The Final Word, in this episode we covered the new Pharmacare deal, to the cut to funding in the Wellness Together Canada program to IKEA’s new Plan and Order points.1708falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/body-peace-canada-speaks-out-about-eating-disorders-awareness-week-2024--58831641https://api.spreaker.com/episode/58831641Mon, 26 Feb 2024 19:14:53 +0000Met RadioIn the Feb. 9 episode of The Final Word, we covered the Bell Media layoffs, to Eating Disorders Awareness Week to a spoken word concert. 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She speaks with...1741boats,cars,eslami,keyvan,luxury,obeid,rehman,tax,urfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-battle-climate-anxiety--51081599
When you think about climate change, how do you feel? Sad? Scared? Overwhelmed? Well, you’re not alone. More and more people are reporting negative feelings to do with the state of the planet. The most common is climate anxiety, but there’s others too - like eco grief and eco paralysis.
Today, we’re going to talk about some ways to help temper and reckon with these feelings. We’ll hear from public and mental health nurse Natania Abebe who created a toolkit for combating these “earth emotions.” Plus, a member of the Student Christian Movement’s climate justice and anxiety group, Divy Sallentes Uptegrove, will speak to the power of working through these feelings alongside other people.
Then, we’ll circle back to some specific climate fears and griefs of community members. Abebe will do her best to guide listeners in their concerns.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51081599Tue, 30 Aug 2022 17:03:37 +0000Met RadioAugust 26, 2022 - Abby Hughes. When you think about climate change, how do you feel? Sad? Scared? Overwhelmed? Well, you’re not alone. More and more people are reporting negative feelings to do with the state of the planet. The most common is...
When you think about climate change, how do you feel? Sad? Scared? Overwhelmed? Well, you’re not alone. More and more people are reporting negative feelings to do with the state of the planet. The most common is climate anxiety, but there’s others too - like eco grief and eco paralysis.
Today, we’re going to talk about some ways to help temper and reckon with these feelings. We’ll hear from public and mental health nurse Natania Abebe who created a toolkit for combating these “earth emotions.” Plus, a member of the Student Christian Movement’s climate justice and anxiety group, Divy Sallentes Uptegrove, will speak to the power of working through these feelings alongside other people.
Then, we’ll circle back to some specific climate fears and griefs of community members. Abebe will do her best to guide listeners in their concerns.]]>1688anxiety,climate,crises,healthfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/board-gaming-and-the-gendered-division-of-leisure--51080756
Studies show that women don’t have as much leisure time as men. But board game researcher Tanya Pobuda found a deeper pattern in their doctoral dissertation. In interviews with board game enthusiasts, women reported they had not only less time, but lacked the mental energy at the end of the day to play these games.

We’ll hear from Pobuda about the importance of board games, their findings and how the industry is starting to make innovative games that work better with people’s busy schedules. Plus, a sociology professor studying gender, work and family at the University of Toronto will help us understand the gendered division of labour outside of this niche board gaming group.

Then, Daniel Centeno will give us the rundown on the increase coming to Ontario Disability Support Program recipients. He’ll speak with a disability rights advocate on the minimal difference made by the 5 per cent hike.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/51080756Tue, 30 Aug 2022 15:50:12 +0000Met RadioAugust 19, 2022 - Abby Hughes. Studies show that women don’t have as much leisure time as men. But board game researcher Tanya Pobuda found a deeper pattern in their doctoral dissertation. In interviews with board game enthusiasts, women reported...
Studies show that women don’t have as much leisure time as men. But board game researcher Tanya Pobuda found a deeper pattern in their doctoral dissertation. In interviews with board game enthusiasts, women reported they had not only less time, but lacked the mental energy at the end of the day to play these games.

We’ll hear from Pobuda about the importance of board games, their findings and how the industry is starting to make innovative games that work better with people’s busy schedules. Plus, a sociology professor studying gender, work and family at the University of Toronto will help us understand the gendered division of labour outside of this niche board gaming group.

Then, Daniel Centeno will give us the rundown on the increase coming to Ontario Disability Support Program recipients. He’ll speak with a disability rights advocate on the minimal difference made by the 5 per cent hike.]]>1742board,games,gender,leisurefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-nia-s-long-term-care-covid-tracker-pause-and-the-importance-of-reliable-data--50950825
Since the very first days of the pandemic, the National Institute on Ageing based out of Toronto Metropolitan University has been crunching the COVID numbers in long term care homes.

In fact, throughout the pandemic they were the only organization to keep comprehensive data on cases, deaths and outbreaks in every province in the country.

But on July 28, the NIA announced they would be shutting down their Long-Term Care COVID-19 Tracker Project. The two year endeavour came to a halt, not because the thinktank no longer feels the need to track covid numbers, but because provinces and territories across the nation are no longer providing them with the numbers once used to compile their totals.

Dr. Samir Sinha is the director of geriatrics at Sinai Health, and the Director of Health Policy Research for the NIA. Today, I’ll talk with him about how the tracker totals were compiled, who used those figures, and the impact comprehensive data can have.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50950825Thu, 18 Aug 2022 14:51:58 +0000Met RadioAbby Hughes - August 12, 2022. Since the very first days of the pandemic, the National Institute on Ageing based out of Toronto Metropolitan University has been crunching the COVID numbers in long term care homes. In fact, throughout the...
Since the very first days of the pandemic, the National Institute on Ageing based out of Toronto Metropolitan University has been crunching the COVID numbers in long term care homes.

In fact, throughout the pandemic they were the only organization to keep comprehensive data on cases, deaths and outbreaks in every province in the country.

But on July 28, the NIA announced they would be shutting down their Long-Term Care COVID-19 Tracker Project. The two year endeavour came to a halt, not because the thinktank no longer feels the need to track covid numbers, but because provinces and territories across the nation are no longer providing them with the numbers once used to compile their totals.

Dr. Samir Sinha is the director of geriatrics at Sinai Health, and the Director of Health Policy Research for the NIA. Today, I’ll talk with him about how the tracker totals were compiled, who used those figures, and the impact comprehensive data can have.]]>1670covid,data,trackerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/garden-suites-and-their-place-in-toronto-s-housing-market--50877794
Last month, the City of Toronto bylaw on garden suites came into effect. These small, back yard units have been popping up in other major North American cities like Los Angeles and Halifax. Municipal governments see them as a way to increase housing options for residents.

We’ll hear from the Executive Director of Toronto City Planning, Gregg Lintern, about bringing in the bylaw. Shelach McCartney, a planning and housing professors at TMU and the director of the Together Design Lab here at the school, will tell us about the potential impacts these suites will have, and how laneway suites can help us with predictions. Plus, Igor Skoskiewiczshares speaks about his experience thus far with building one of these very comparable laneway suites.

Then, Andy Lee gives us a sneak peek of The Met Dining Hall’s menu for this year’s Summerlicious festival. And while Summerlicious is returning after a two year pandemic hiatus, this is the first time ever the university dining hall is participating.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50877794Wed, 10 Aug 2022 18:32:44 +0000Met RadioAbby Huges - August 5, 2022. Last month, the City of Toronto bylaw on garden suites came into effect. These small, back yard units have been popping up in other major North American cities like Los Angeles and Halifax. Municipal governments see...
Last month, the City of Toronto bylaw on garden suites came into effect. These small, back yard units have been popping up in other major North American cities like Los Angeles and Halifax. Municipal governments see them as a way to increase housing options for residents.

We’ll hear from the Executive Director of Toronto City Planning, Gregg Lintern, about bringing in the bylaw. Shelach McCartney, a planning and housing professors at TMU and the director of the Together Design Lab here at the school, will tell us about the potential impacts these suites will have, and how laneway suites can help us with predictions. Plus, Igor Skoskiewiczshares speaks about his experience thus far with building one of these very comparable laneway suites.

Then, Andy Lee gives us a sneak peek of The Met Dining Hall’s menu for this year’s Summerlicious festival. And while Summerlicious is returning after a two year pandemic hiatus, this is the first time ever the university dining hall is participating.]]>1736garden,housing,suite,summerliciousfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-current-rise-in-spiritualism-explained--50789443
In this special episode of segments by Toronto Metropolitan University journalism students, Abby Hughes and Thomas Publow dive into the current rise in spiritual practice. They’ll go inside the world of the modern mystic with conversations from a mystic store owner, a practicing pagan and a sociologist of religion.

Then, Didhiti Kandel will talk to creatives about the impact of COVID-19 on the arts.

Finally, Carolina Pucciarelli and Kayla Higgins tell us all about Cafe Latino, a radio show on Jazz FM that promotes latin music and culture.

The first two segments were produced for JRN 318 - Radio and Podcasting Basics. The last was produced for JRN 306 - Radio and Podcasting Workshop. All three segments were lightly edited for length.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50789443Tue, 02 Aug 2022 14:39:40 +0000Met RadioAbby Hughes - July 29, 2022. In this special episode of segments by Toronto Metropolitan University journalism students, Abby Hughes and Thomas Publow dive into the current rise in spiritual practice. They’ll go inside the world of the modern...
In this special episode of segments by Toronto Metropolitan University journalism students, Abby Hughes and Thomas Publow dive into the current rise in spiritual practice. They’ll go inside the world of the modern mystic with conversations from a mystic store owner, a practicing pagan and a sociologist of religion.

Then, Didhiti Kandel will talk to creatives about the impact of COVID-19 on the arts.

Finally, Carolina Pucciarelli and Kayla Higgins tell us all about Cafe Latino, a radio show on Jazz FM that promotes latin music and culture.

The first two segments were produced for JRN 318 - Radio and Podcasting Basics. The last was produced for JRN 306 - Radio and Podcasting Workshop. All three segments were lightly edited for length.]]>1741arts,latin,music,spiritualityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-kensington-comedy-bar-trying-to-break-the-standup-mold--50706827
Despite opening in June of 2020 — a time that was really hard for bars and clubs — comedy bar Nothing Fancy is thriving. They’ve just moved to a bigger location in Kensington Market, and will be part of the Just for Laughs comedy festival this year. But beyond that, they’re challenging norms in the comedy scene, with the aim of becoming more inclusive and supporting comics.

We’ll hear from the owner of Nothing Fancy, the club’s comedy booker, and a comic/friend of the club.

Plus, Daniel Centeno gives us a COVID-19 update as told by Dr. Amit Arya — particularly with respect to long term care facilities in the province.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50706827Mon, 25 Jul 2022 16:28:59 +0000Met RadioAbby Hughes - July 22, 2022. Despite opening in June of 2020 — a time that was really hard for bars and clubs — comedy bar Nothing Fancy is thriving. They’ve just moved to a bigger location in Kensington Market, and will be part of the Just for...
Despite opening in June of 2020 — a time that was really hard for bars and clubs — comedy bar Nothing Fancy is thriving. They’ve just moved to a bigger location in Kensington Market, and will be part of the Just for Laughs comedy festival this year. But beyond that, they’re challenging norms in the comedy scene, with the aim of becoming more inclusive and supporting comics.

We’ll hear from the owner of Nothing Fancy, the club’s comedy booker, and a comic/friend of the club.

Plus, Daniel Centeno gives us a COVID-19 update as told by Dr. Amit Arya — particularly with respect to long term care facilities in the province.]]>1745bar,club,comedyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-defence-of-extreme-self-induced-intoxication-explained--50622656
In May, the Supreme Court of Canada struck down a section of the criminal code. The law said that self-induced extreme intoxication was not a defence for violent crimes. At the time, there was public backlash, particularly from feminist groups and organizations that support victims of domestic violence.

Since then, the Liberal government has introduced, and passed, legislation that they say fills the gap left by the Supreme Court ruling.

The situation involves a lot of complex criminal law, and moral questions about how to balance people’s rights. Two lawyers and law professors, as well as a U of T law student, help break down the ruling and law.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50622656Mon, 18 Jul 2022 18:27:22 +0000Met RadioAbby Hughes - July 15, 2022 In May, the Supreme Court of Canada struck down a section of the criminal code. The law said that self-induced extreme intoxication was not a defence for violent crimes. At the time, there was public backlash,...
In May, the Supreme Court of Canada struck down a section of the criminal code. The law said that self-induced extreme intoxication was not a defence for violent crimes. At the time, there was public backlash, particularly from feminist groups and organizations that support victims of domestic violence.

Since then, the Liberal government has introduced, and passed, legislation that they say fills the gap left by the Supreme Court ruling.

The situation involves a lot of complex criminal law, and moral questions about how to balance people’s rights. Two lawyers and law professors, as well as a U of T law student, help break down the ruling and law.]]>1741court,intoxication,law,supremefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/how-to-solve-the-housing-supply-crisis--50537724
Housing bubble! Sold-over-asking! High borrowing rates! If those words make you cringe, you’re probably one of the many Torontonians feeling squeezed by the housing market. And according to the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation, if we want affordable housing, Canada will need to build an extra 3.5 million homes on top of what we’re on track to build by 2030.

A housing advocate and a senior research fellow at Toronto Met’s Centre for Urban Research and Land Development weigh in on the CMHC’s target, and how to meet the housing demand.

Plus, Abhay tells us about Lavender Literature - a sapphic youth group in the city that started as a book club.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50537724Mon, 11 Jul 2022 16:42:59 +0000Met RadioAbby Hughes - July 8, 2022 Housing bubble! Sold-over-asking! High borrowing rates! If those words make you cringe, you’re probably one of the many Torontonians feeling squeezed by the housing market. And according to the Canadian Mortgage and...
Housing bubble! Sold-over-asking! High borrowing rates! If those words make you cringe, you’re probably one of the many Torontonians feeling squeezed by the housing market. And according to the Canadian Mortgage and Housing Corporation, if we want affordable housing, Canada will need to build an extra 3.5 million homes on top of what we’re on track to build by 2030.

A housing advocate and a senior research fellow at Toronto Met’s Centre for Urban Research and Land Development weigh in on the CMHC’s target, and how to meet the housing demand.

Plus, Abhay tells us about Lavender Literature - a sapphic youth group in the city that started as a book club.]]>1741book,crises,housing,queerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/roe-v-wade-and-canadian-abortion-care--50460944
Last week, the United States Supreme Court overruled two really important decisions. They were Roe v. Wade, and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. The decision removed the constitutional right to abortion for women in America.

Today, we’ll hear from a reproductive rights advocate and a Canadian lawyer. They’ll tell us about the ripple effects some worry the decision could have here, and the current state of Canadian abortion access. Plus, TMU students share what the ruling means to them.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50460944Mon, 04 Jul 2022 17:04:07 +0000Met RadioAbby Hughes - July 1, 2022 Last week, the United States Supreme Court overruled two really important decisions. They were Roe v. Wade, and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. The decision removed the constitutional right to abortion for women in America....
Last week, the United States Supreme Court overruled two really important decisions. They were Roe v. Wade, and Planned Parenthood v. Casey. The decision removed the constitutional right to abortion for women in America.

Today, we’ll hear from a reproductive rights advocate and a Canadian lawyer. They’ll tell us about the ripple effects some worry the decision could have here, and the current state of Canadian abortion access. Plus, TMU students share what the ruling means to them.]]>1741abortion,law,reproductive,rightsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-new-way-to-study-social-media-behaviour--50383205
Arvin Jagayat, a PhD. student at Toronto Metropolitan University, created a software that simulates a social media timeline. And while his mock social media tool is new, the software shows promise for turning out more ecologically-valid social media research.
After that, Zoha Naghar speaks with Toronto R&B and funk artist, Kalisway, about her latest album, getting confident with her own voice and some upcoming projects.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50383205Mon, 27 Jun 2022 19:50:24 +0000Met RadioAbby Hughes - June 24, 2022 Arvin Jagayat, a PhD. student at Toronto Metropolitan University, created a software that simulates a social media timeline. And while his mock social media tool is new, the software shows promise for turning out more...
Arvin Jagayat, a PhD. student at Toronto Metropolitan University, created a software that simulates a social media timeline. And while his mock social media tool is new, the software shows promise for turning out more ecologically-valid social media research.
After that, Zoha Naghar speaks with Toronto R&B and funk artist, Kalisway, about her latest album, getting confident with her own voice and some upcoming projects.]]>1741kalisway,media,news,socialfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fight-to-protect-queer-ukrainians--50268536
Andrii Zarytskyi, a queer Ukrainian and LGBTQ activist who recently came to Canada, talks about the realities for queer people in wartime Ukraine. Then, hear from a Ukrainian-Canadian who’s set up a fund that’s diverted tens of thousands of dollars to LGBTQ+ charities on the ground in Ukraine. Plus, a 2021 graduate speaks about getting the chance to cross a real stage after graduating virtually last year.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50268536Mon, 20 Jun 2022 18:40:58 +0000Met RadioAbby Hughes - June 17, 2022 Andrii Zarytskyi, a queer Ukrainian and LGBTQ activist who recently came to Canada, talks about the realities for queer people in wartime Ukraine. Then, hear from a Ukrainian-Canadian who’s set up a fund that’s diverted...
Andrii Zarytskyi, a queer Ukrainian and LGBTQ activist who recently came to Canada, talks about the realities for queer people in wartime Ukraine. Then, hear from a Ukrainian-Canadian who’s set up a fund that’s diverted tens of thousands of dollars to LGBTQ+ charities on the ground in Ukraine. Plus, a 2021 graduate speaks about getting the chance to cross a real stage after graduating virtually last year.]]>1741graduation,lgbtq,queer,ukrainefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/robin-buxton-potts-careto-and-italian-restaurants--50187604
First, CJRU’s very own Daniel Centeno brings us the details on Toronto Centre’s new city councillor, Robin Buxton Potts. Then he’ll break down a long term care pilot project by the City of Toronto, called CareTO. And TMU journalism students end today’s episode with the stories of three family-run Italian restaurants in Toronto, plus the art of sports photography.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50187604Mon, 13 Jun 2022 17:31:41 +0000Met RadioAbby Hughes-June 10, 2022 First, CJRU’s very own Daniel Centeno brings us the details on Toronto Centre’s new city councillor, Robin Buxton Potts. Then he’ll break down a long term care pilot project by the City of Toronto, called CareTO. And TMU...
First, CJRU’s very own Daniel Centeno brings us the details on Toronto Centre’s new city councillor, Robin Buxton Potts. Then he’ll break down a long term care pilot project by the City of Toronto, called CareTO. And TMU journalism students end today’s episode with the stories of three family-run Italian restaurants in Toronto, plus the art of sports photography.]]>1619careto,italian,ltc,photography,pottsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/hot-docs-a-talk-with-an-award-winning-director--50027085
With the annual Hot Docs Festival going down earlier this month, we chatted with Nicolas van Hemelryck, the director of the award-winning documentary Alis. The film, which was made over a period of 5 years, captures the stories of young girls living in a Columbian shelter in the rough streets of Bogotá - all told through a fictional classmate named Alis, serving as a blank canvas to portray their reality]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/50027085Wed, 01 Jun 2022 15:49:22 +0000Met RadioNaama Weingarten-May 27, 2022 With the annual Hot Docs Festival going down earlier this month, we chatted with Nicolas van Hemelryck, the director of the award-winning documentary Alis. The film, which was made over a period of 5 years, captures...
With the annual Hot Docs Festival going down earlier this month, we chatted with Nicolas van Hemelryck, the director of the award-winning documentary Alis. The film, which was made over a period of 5 years, captures the stories of young girls living in a Columbian shelter in the rough streets of Bogotá - all told through a fictional classmate named Alis, serving as a blank canvas to portray their reality]]>1746alis,bogotá,columbian,docs,festival,hemelryck,hotfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-chat-with-karen-steele-a-radio-trailblazer--49939697
Today, we chat with Karen Steele, the winner of the 2022 Rosalie Award meant for women who paved the way in the world of radio. We’ll learn all about what it’s like to be program director at iconic stations like 99.9 Virgin Radio and Kiss 92.5, how she built her way there, and most importantly - having fun while doing it]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49939697Wed, 25 May 2022 14:37:29 +0000Met RadioNaama Weingarten-May 20, 2022 Today, we chat with Karen Steele, the winner of the 2022 Rosalie Award meant for women who paved the way in the world of radio. We’ll learn all about what it’s like to be program director at iconic stations like 99.9...
Today, we chat with Karen Steele, the winner of the 2022 Rosalie Award meant for women who paved the way in the world of radio. We’ll learn all about what it’s like to be program director at iconic stations like 99.9 Virgin Radio and Kiss 92.5, how she built her way there, and most importantly - having fun while doing it]]>1740award,fm,karen,kiss,radio,rosalie,steele,virgin,winnerfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/toronto-s-vintage-clothing-show-is-back--49846466
​Toronto's vintage clothing show recently went down after a 2-year hiatus. And today - we get to hear from the vendors there! We'll learn about their style, what inspires them, and what it's like to be part of Toronto's iconic vintage clothing scene.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49846466Wed, 18 May 2022 15:40:16 +0000Met RadioNaama Weingarten-May 13, 2022 ​Toronto's vintage clothing show recently went down after a 2-year hiatus. And today - we get to hear from the vendors there! We'll learn about their style, what inspires them, and what it's like to be part of...
​Toronto's vintage clothing show recently went down after a 2-year hiatus. And today - we get to hear from the vendors there! We'll learn about their style, what inspires them, and what it's like to be part of Toronto's iconic vintage clothing scene.]]>1741clothing,iconic,inspire,style,toronto,vendors,vintagefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/toronto-met-and-why-are-groceries-so-expensive--49750157
Today, Sharon Savunthararajah builds off her previous segment on why our grocery bills are so much higher nowadays. But first - we talk about "Toronto Metropolitan" - because Ryerson is officially a thing of the past and people have a lot of opinions about the new name.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49750157Tue, 10 May 2022 21:54:42 +0000Met RadioNaama Weingarten-May 6, 2022 Today, Sharon Savunthararajah builds off her previous segment on why our grocery bills are so much higher nowadays. But first - we talk about "Toronto Metropolitan" - because Ryerson is officially a thing of the past...
Today, Sharon Savunthararajah builds off her previous segment on why our grocery bills are so much higher nowadays. But first - we talk about "Toronto Metropolitan" - because Ryerson is officially a thing of the past and people have a lot of opinions about the new name.]]>1740bills,groceries,naama,ryerson,savunthararajah,sharon,tmu,toronto,weingartenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/cafe-latino-and-lockdowns-in-alberta-compared-to-ontario--49686303
Today, TMU’s journalism students, Carolina Puccalli and Kayla Higgins talk all about a show with a mission to add cultural diversity to Toronto’s radio stations. Then, we've got a segment all about Calgary. Because coming out here from Ontario, which had some of the worst lockdowns and restrictions in the world, I wanted to learn about what it was like spending this time in history somewhere else.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49686303Fri, 06 May 2022 06:59:13 +0000Met RadioNaama Weingarten-April 29, 2022 Today, TMU’s journalism students, Carolina Puccalli and Kayla Higgins talk all about a show with a mission to add cultural diversity to Toronto’s radio stations. Then, we've got a segment all about Calgary. Because...
Today, TMU’s journalism students, Carolina Puccalli and Kayla Higgins talk all about a show with a mission to add cultural diversity to Toronto’s radio stations. Then, we've got a segment all about Calgary. Because coming out here from Ontario, which had some of the worst lockdowns and restrictions in the world, I wanted to learn about what it was like spending this time in history somewhere else.]]>1741alberta,café,calgary,carolina,higgins,kayla,latino,ontario,puccalli,radio,stations,toronto’sfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ontario-s-rising-gambling-industry-and-the-tale-behind-3-italian-restaurants-in-toronto--49543502
Reported by Ryerson’s very own journalism students, we've got segments all about Ontario's rising sports gambling industry and the tale behind 3 family-owned Italian restaurants in Toronto. Then, we've got our last segment of Student Perspectives for this school year.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49543502Mon, 25 Apr 2022 08:03:13 +0000Met RadioApril 15, 2022-Naama Weingarten Reported by Ryerson’s very own journalism students, we've got segments all about Ontario's rising sports gambling industry and the tale behind 3 family-owned Italian restaurants in Toronto. Then, we've got our last...
Reported by Ryerson’s very own journalism students, we've got segments all about Ontario's rising sports gambling industry and the tale behind 3 family-owned Italian restaurants in Toronto. Then, we've got our last segment of Student Perspectives for this school year.]]>1786calabrian,food,gambling,italian,sports,taverniti,torontofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-ultimatum-on-highway-413--49415637
Today, we hear from one of the people who placed an ultimatum on the Ford government - halt the plan to build highway 413, or we'll start blocking highways. Then, we've got yet another episode of student perspectives.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49415637Tue, 12 Apr 2022 20:29:00 +0000Met RadioApril 8, 2022-Naama Weingarten Today, we hear from one of the people who placed an ultimatum on the Ford government - halt the plan to build highway 413, or we'll start blocking highways. Then, we've got yet another episode of student perspectives.
Today, we hear from one of the people who placed an ultimatum on the Ford government - halt the plan to build highway 413, or we'll start blocking highways. Then, we've got yet another episode of student perspectives.]]>1741ford,highway413,ontario,ryerson,studentperspective,universityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-rise-of-nashid-chroma--49297357
If you've ever stumbled across pop art of celebrities at bus stations or restaurants, you might know the name Nashid Chroma. He's an upcoming artist from Toronto who’s been getting a lot of attention lately for his work inspired by music and nature. For today’s show, our reporter Zoha Naghar spoke with him about what it's like breaking into the city’s art scene

Then, we the premiere of the first episode of our new segment - Student Perspectives. Where CJRU's news coordinators walk around campus with a big sign and a microphone and give students the opportunity to rant on the air about anything.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49297357Wed, 06 Apr 2022 14:11:22 +0000Met RadioApril 1, 2022-Naama Weingarten If you've ever stumbled across pop art of celebrities at bus stations or restaurants, you might know the name Nashid Chroma. He's an upcoming artist from Toronto who’s been getting a lot of attention lately for his...
If you've ever stumbled across pop art of celebrities at bus stations or restaurants, you might know the name Nashid Chroma. He's an upcoming artist from Toronto who’s been getting a lot of attention lately for his work inspired by music and nature. For today’s show, our reporter Zoha Naghar spoke with him about what it's like breaking into the city’s art scene

Then, we the premiere of the first episode of our new segment - Student Perspectives. Where CJRU's news coordinators walk around campus with a big sign and a microphone and give students the opportunity to rant on the air about anything.]]>1741nashidchroma,rant,ryerson,toronto,torontoart,universityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-big-push--49297312
In case you didn’t see the Volkswagen Beetle that was dragged across campus on March 24, let's fill you in. The big push happens every year. It's when Ryerson engineering students push a buggy around Kerr Hall, for 24 hours straight to raise money for The SickKids Foundation. For today's show, we got to chat with them.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49297312Sat, 02 Apr 2022 22:15:02 +0000Met RadioMarch 25, 2022-Naama Weingarten In case you didn’t see the Volkswagen Beetle that was dragged across campus on March 24, let's fill you in. The big push happens every year. It's when Ryerson engineering students push a buggy around Kerr Hall, for...
In case you didn’t see the Volkswagen Beetle that was dragged across campus on March 24, let's fill you in. The big push happens every year. It's when Ryerson engineering students push a buggy around Kerr Hall, for 24 hours straight to raise money for The SickKids Foundation. For today's show, we got to chat with them.]]>1744beetle,buggy,engineering,foundation,ryerson,sickkids,students,the,volkswagenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/mass-student-survey-and-lead-leading-to-lower-iq--49129534
Today, we're going to hear from the research and policy analysts who surveyed over 5000 students from across the province about changes needed on campus. Tina Xia also has the latest in the science world including how lead hurt people's IQ.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49129534Mon, 21 Mar 2022 09:09:09 +0000Met RadioMarch 18th, 2022- Naama Weingarten Today, we're going to hear from the research and policy analysts who surveyed over 5000 students from across the province about changes needed on campus. Tina Xia also has the latest in the science world including...
Today, we're going to hear from the research and policy analysts who surveyed over 5000 students from across the province about changes needed on campus. Tina Xia also has the latest in the science world including how lead hurt people's IQ.]]>1744analysts,iq,lead,policy,research,science,students,surveyfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/troy-the-enigma-s-new-project-boc-s-rate-hike-and-small-business-rental-crisis--49046568
Today we’re gonna talk to Scarborough artist Troy the Enigma about his new project coming out this April. Plus, we’re gonna have Sharon here who will be talking about the Bank of Canada’s rate hike and how it could affect people trying to buy a home.

But it’s not just homebuyers who are having issues with real estate. Small businesses are calling for action about the rental crisis in Ontario in a new report by the Better Way Alliance. We'll have Sophia here with the full segment.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/49046568Mon, 14 Mar 2022 13:53:05 +0000Met RadioMarch 11th, 2022- Naama Weingarten Today we’re gonna talk to Scarborough artist Troy the Enigma about his new project coming out this April. Plus, we’re gonna have Sharon here who will be talking about the Bank of Canada’s rate hike and how it...
Today we’re gonna talk to Scarborough artist Troy the Enigma about his new project coming out this April. Plus, we’re gonna have Sharon here who will be talking about the Bank of Canada’s rate hike and how it could affect people trying to buy a home.

But it’s not just homebuyers who are having issues with real estate. Small businesses are calling for action about the rental crisis in Ontario in a new report by the Better Way Alliance. We'll have Sophia here with the full segment.]]>1741alliance,bank,better,businesses,canada,enigma,estate,hike,homebuyers,of,rate,real,rent,scarborough,small,the,troy,wayfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/tackling-gender-based-violence--48963559
In this week's episode, we're talking about an initiative that's trying to tackle gender-based violence. The Redwood, a Toronto shelter, is kickstarting a mobile human centre—an RV—that will bring anti-gender-based violence counselling and prevention directly to survivors.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48963559Sun, 06 Mar 2022 02:23:03 +0000Met RadioMarch 4th, 2022- Naama Weingarten In this week's episode, we're talking about an initiative that's trying to tackle gender-based violence. The Redwood, a Toronto shelter, is kickstarting a mobile human centre—an RV—that will bring anti-gender-based...
In this week's episode, we're talking about an initiative that's trying to tackle gender-based violence. The Redwood, a Toronto shelter, is kickstarting a mobile human centre—an RV—that will bring anti-gender-based violence counselling and prevention directly to survivors.]]>1740counselling,gender-based,redwood,rv,shelter,survivor,toronto,violencefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-last-north-atlantic-right-whales--48847935
We chatted with award-winning filmmaker, Nadine Pequeniza, who is the creator behind this documentary – to learn about her experience making it, and why the story of North Atlantic Right Whales needs to be told.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/48847935Wed, 23 Feb 2022 20:22:43 +0000Met RadioToday - February 18, 2022 - is the national release of the documentary Last of the Right Whales. It sheds a rare spotlight on the nearly extinct North Atlantic Right Whales, and how we have made it nearly impossible for the species to survive. We...
We chatted with award-winning filmmaker, Nadine Pequeniza, who is the creator behind this documentary – to learn about her experience making it, and why the story of North Atlantic Right Whales needs to be told.]]>1741documentary,environment,filmfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/meet-harkness--47907134
Today, we talk to up-and-coming Toronto artist Harkness. After over a decade of honing his craft, he released his newest album, The Occasion. With colourful tunes and a unique persona, Harkness delves into what pushes and inspires him]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47907134Tue, 14 Dec 2021 17:00:02 +0000Met RadioDecember 10, 2021 - Naama Weingarten and James Caza Today, we talk to up-and-coming Toronto artist Harkness. After over a decade of honing his craft, he released his newest album, The Occasion. With colourful tunes and a unique persona, Harkness...
Today, we talk to up-and-coming Toronto artist Harkness. After over a decade of honing his craft, he released his newest album, The Occasion. With colourful tunes and a unique persona, Harkness delves into what pushes and inspires him]]>1794artist,caza,final,harkness,james,naama,toronto,weingarten,wordfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-turtle-project-and-how-ttc-s-employee-shortage-is-affecting-our-commute--47723228https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47723228Wed, 01 Dec 2021 17:00:02 +0000Met RadioSince the Toronto van attack took the life of Anne Marie D'Amico, a Ryerson alumni and a woman who was loved by so many, her family has been commemorating her life and legacy through The Turtle Project. For this show, we talked to Nick D'Amico, Anne...1741cjru,final,jamescaza,project,ryerson,ttc,turtle,turtleprojectfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/getting-kids-playing-to-play-again-and-ryerson-s-new-vaccine-policy--47722872https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47722872Tue, 30 Nov 2021 18:00:02 +0000Met RadioWhen it comes to kids, pandemic isolation costs them more than just physical activity - It cost them the ability to play, build friendships and social skills. We'll be chatting with Mishel Schwartz, the founder of GTA Mavericks, a non for profit meant...1723covid-19,final,gta,mavericks,mishelschwartz,ryerson,toronto,vaccinefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-live-video-game-that-explores-toronto-s-past--47510747
When it comes to live journalism - if you’ve ever heard of such a thing - some Ryerson alumni are inventing new ways to tell local stories in Toronto. Today, we chat with Adam Chen, a Ryerson grad who founded Talk Media. They created an interactive live journalism event that captures the city's past using new perspectives, called Toronto Rewind]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47510747Fri, 19 Nov 2021 17:00:17 +0000Met RadioNovember 12, 2021 - Naama Weingarten When it comes to live journalism - if you’ve ever heard of such a thing - some Ryerson alumni are inventing new ways to tell local stories in Toronto. Today, we chat with Adam Chen, a Ryerson grad who founded Talk...
When it comes to live journalism - if you’ve ever heard of such a thing - some Ryerson alumni are inventing new ways to tell local stories in Toronto. Today, we chat with Adam Chen, a Ryerson grad who founded Talk Media. They created an interactive live journalism event that captures the city's past using new perspectives, called Toronto Rewind]]>1614alumni,history,journalism,liveevent,localjournalism,ryerson,talkmedia,toronto,torontorewind,xuniversityfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/where-ontario-s-environmental-policy-is-headed-and-the-minimum-wage-increase--47510724
The controversial Highway 413 project was added to Ontario's fall economic statement and a recent bill for carbon accountability was voted down in Queens Park. We chat with Abhijeet Manay, Ontario Green Party Deputy Leader and candidate for Beaches-East York, about what this hints about our future environmental policy. Then, Sharon Savunthararajah breaks down Ontario's recent minimum wage increase]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47510724Thu, 18 Nov 2021 17:00:13 +0000Met RadioNovember 5, 2021 - Naama Weingarten and Sharon Savunthararajah The controversial Highway 413 project was added to Ontario's fall economic statement and a recent bill for carbon accountability was voted down in Queens Park. We chat with Abhijeet...
The controversial Highway 413 project was added to Ontario's fall economic statement and a recent bill for carbon accountability was voted down in Queens Park. We chat with Abhijeet Manay, Ontario Green Party Deputy Leader and candidate for Beaches-East York, about what this hints about our future environmental policy. Then, Sharon Savunthararajah breaks down Ontario's recent minimum wage increase]]>1817carbon,enviroment,ford,ontario,politics,queensparkfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-22nd-annual-imaginenative-film-festival--47510661
The 22nd annual ImagineNATIVE film festival recently went down, showcasing 145 works representing 51 Indigenous Nations in 26 different Indigenous languages. We got to chat with Zoe Hopkins, who won the Moon Jury Award for her most recent film, Run Woman Run]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47510661Wed, 17 Nov 2021 17:00:13 +0000Met RadioOctober 29, 2021 - Naama Weingarten The 22nd annual ImagineNATIVE film festival recently went down, showcasing 145 works representing 51 Indigenous Nations in 26 different Indigenous languages. We got to chat with Zoe Hopkins, who won the Moon Jury...
The 22nd annual ImagineNATIVE film festival recently went down, showcasing 145 works representing 51 Indigenous Nations in 26 different Indigenous languages. We got to chat with Zoe Hopkins, who won the Moon Jury Award for her most recent film, Run Woman Run]]>1707film,imaginative,runwomanrun,torontofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/reflecting-on-3-years-of-legal-cannabis--47275850
​It's officially been 3 years since weed was legalized in Canada, but how much changed since? We talk to Andrew Hathaway, a criminal justice professor at Guelph University who spent decades researching cannabis in Canadian society about how legalization changed the way we view, use, and punish people for the drug]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47275850Tue, 02 Nov 2021 17:30:18 +0000Met RadioOctober 22, 2021 - Naama Weingarten ​It's officially been 3 years since weed was legalized in Canada, but how much changed since? We talk to Andrew Hathaway, a criminal justice professor at Guelph University who spent decades researching cannabis in...
​It's officially been 3 years since weed was legalized in Canada, but how much changed since? We talk to Andrew Hathaway, a criminal justice professor at Guelph University who spent decades researching cannabis in Canadian society about how legalization changed the way we view, use, and punish people for the drug]]>1798canada,cannabis,legalization,news,toronto,weedfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/so-you-re-in-the-arts-right-now--47049321
Last week we talked about artists feeling like their lives are left on hold during the pandemic. But what kind of resources are out there for them? Today, we talk to people from Toronto Arts Council and Artscape to learn what up and coming artists can do to kickstart their careers right now.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/47049321Tue, 19 Oct 2021 19:00:06 +0000Met RadioOctober 15, 2021 - Naama Weingarten Last week we talked about artists feeling like their lives are left on hold during the pandemic. But what kind of resources are out there for them? Today, we talk to people from Toronto Arts Council and Artscape...
Last week we talked about artists feeling like their lives are left on hold during the pandemic. But what kind of resources are out there for them? Today, we talk to people from Toronto Arts Council and Artscape to learn what up and coming artists can do to kickstart their careers right now.]]>1801art,covid-19,gallery,lockdown,pandemic,torontofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-waiting-list--46951146https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46951146Wed, 13 Oct 2021 16:00:12 +0000Met RadioA new art installation in the GTA called "The Waiting List" explores a theme a lot of us young people have been feeling throughout this pandemic - the feeling of our lives being put on hold.1741art,artist,covid-19,gallery,pandemic,toronotofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/canada-s-first-day-for-truth-and-reconciliation-and-the-2021-polaris-prize--46853028
Canada commemorated its first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Cadence Weapon won the 2021 Polaris Prize for his album "Parallel World"]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46853028Thu, 07 Oct 2021 16:00:10 +0000Met RadioOctober 1, 2021 - Naama Weingarten and Sharon Savunthararajah Canada commemorated its first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Cadence Weapon won the 2021 Polaris Prize for his album "Parallel World"
Canada commemorated its first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Cadence Weapon won the 2021 Polaris Prize for his album "Parallel World"]]>1802canada,candenceweapon,reconciliation,truthandreconcilliationfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-federal-election-and-ryerson-s-vaccine-mandate--46852772
As the federal election went down, Ryerson students had a lot of opinions about the new Liberal government. Plus, Ryerson's vaccine mandate just kicked in]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46852772Wed, 06 Oct 2021 20:00:07 +0000Met RadioSeptember 24, 2021 - Naama Weingarten and Sharon Savunthararajah As the federal election went down, Ryerson students had a lot of opinions about the new Liberal government. Plus, Ryerson's vaccine mandate just kicked in
As the federal election went down, Ryerson students had a lot of opinions about the new Liberal government. Plus, Ryerson's vaccine mandate just kicked in]]>1801canada,covid-19,election,liberal,pandemic,trudeau,vaccinefalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/a-farewell-to-ryerson-prof-kamal-al-solaylee--46052738https://api.spreaker.com/episode/46052738Fri, 06 Aug 2021 21:30:00 +0000Met RadioJournalist, author, professor and mentor Dr. Kamal Al-Solaylee will be leaving his position with the Ryerson School of Journalism this fall, and Sofia Vavaroutsos sits down with him - as well as some j-school students - to discuss his legacy with the...1761falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/young-voicesto-and-hostile-design-pt-2--45906832https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45906832Fri, 30 Jul 2021 21:30:13 +0000Met Radio1726falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/returning-to-campus-and-hostile-design-pt-1--45836138https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45836138Fri, 23 Jul 2021 21:56:00 +0000Met Radio1786falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ravyn-wingz-and-the-wildseed-centre-for-art-and-activism--45728811https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45728811Fri, 16 Jul 2021 21:30:08 +0000Met Radio1516falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rsu-s-board-of-directors-meeting-and-acorn--45667348
Sophia De Guzman speaks with David Jardine about the recent Board of Directors meeting at the Ryerson Student's Union and the approval of the Union's 2021-2022 budget.

After that, Sharon Savunthararajah chats with a representative from ACORN Toronto about their latest campaign to make the internet more accessible and affordable in Toronto.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45667348Fri, 09 Jul 2021 21:21:00 +0000Met RadioFor July 9, 2021: Sophia De Guzman speaks with David Jardine about the recent Board of Directors meeting at the Ryerson Student's Union and the approval of the Union's 2021-2022 budget. After that, Sharon Savunthararajah chats with a representative...
Sophia De Guzman speaks with David Jardine about the recent Board of Directors meeting at the Ryerson Student's Union and the approval of the Union's 2021-2022 budget.

After that, Sharon Savunthararajah chats with a representative from ACORN Toronto about their latest campaign to make the internet more accessible and affordable in Toronto.]]>1649falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wigwam-che-chemung-and-planet-fabulon--45582934https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45582934Fri, 02 Jul 2021 21:22:00 +0000Met RadioSharon Savunthararajah covers a floating art installation from an Indigenous artist which can be found on Toronto's waterfront, and Equity Reporter Olivea Loo Folkes speaks with artists working on an upcoming interactive event in downtown Toronto as...1597falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/circles-for-reconciliation-and-word-on-the-street--45446073https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45446073Fri, 25 Jun 2021 21:10:08 +0000Met RadioCJRU speaks with organizers from Circles for Reconciliation, who have launched an awareness campaign to help centre the Truth and Reconciliation Commission’s 94 Calls to Action and to urge settlers to engage with each of the TRC's Calls to Action.1716falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/find-my-vax-and-afro-indigenous-storytelling--45359907https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45359907Fri, 18 Jun 2021 21:30:07 +0000Met Radio1478falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-fall-of-egerton-ryerson-and-dr-lila-pine--45265857
The statue of Egerton Ryerson, an architect of the residential school system, was toppled and defaced by activists this past week. We speak with Ryerson University professor and Mi'kmaq artist Dr. Lila Pine about how the university can hold itself accountable to the demands of Indigenous students.

After that we revisit Sophia De Guzman's interview with 'X University' organizer Sam Howden about the impromptu memorial taking place at the former site of the Ryerson statue on campus.

This episode produced by Alex Ramsay and Sophia De Guzman. Our digital team is Rachelle De Forest and Brooklyn Harker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45265857Fri, 11 Jun 2021 21:15:09 +0000Met RadioFor the week of June 11, 2021: The statue of Egerton Ryerson, an architect of the residential school system, was toppled and defaced by activists this past week. We speak with Ryerson University professor and Mi'kmaq artist Dr. Lila Pine about how...
The statue of Egerton Ryerson, an architect of the residential school system, was toppled and defaced by activists this past week. We speak with Ryerson University professor and Mi'kmaq artist Dr. Lila Pine about how the university can hold itself accountable to the demands of Indigenous students.

After that we revisit Sophia De Guzman's interview with 'X University' organizer Sam Howden about the impromptu memorial taking place at the former site of the Ryerson statue on campus.

This episode produced by Alex Ramsay and Sophia De Guzman. Our digital team is Rachelle De Forest and Brooklyn Harker.]]>1648falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/wreckonciliation-and-1492-landback-lane-revisited--45229886
Sophia De Guzman speaks with Sam Howden, an organizer with the activist group X University who are mounting pressure for the university to remove the statue of namesake Egerton Ryerson from campus and to change the school's name.

After that, we revisit out story from last year about the Land Defenders holding space at 1492 Landback Lane.

This episode of The Final Word produced by Sophia De Guzman and Alex Ramsay. The Final Word's digital team is Brooklyn Harker and Rachelle Deforest.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45229886Fri, 04 Jun 2021 21:58:00 +0000Met RadioFor the week of June 4, 2021: Sophia De Guzman speaks with Sam Howden, an organizer with the activist group X University who are mounting pressure for the university to remove the statue of namesake Egerton Ryerson from campus and to change the...
Sophia De Guzman speaks with Sam Howden, an organizer with the activist group X University who are mounting pressure for the university to remove the statue of namesake Egerton Ryerson from campus and to change the school's name.

After that, we revisit out story from last year about the Land Defenders holding space at 1492 Landback Lane.

This episode of The Final Word produced by Sophia De Guzman and Alex Ramsay. The Final Word's digital team is Brooklyn Harker and Rachelle Deforest.]]>1628falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/black-existence-then-and-now--45121710
A year after the deaths of George Floyd in Minneapolis and Regis Korchinski-Paquet in Toronto during interactions with police, we revisit a story put together by Xolisa Jerome, Adriel Smiley and Gabbie Clarke in 2020 that focuses on the origins of the Black Lives Matter movement, and what it's like facing racism as a young Black person in Canada.

This episode produced by Alex Ramsay, Sophia De Guzman, Kayla Higgins, Joel Kiggundu and Sarah Hung. Our digital team is Brooklyn Harker and Rachelle De Forest.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45121710Fri, 28 May 2021 21:53:00 +0000Met RadioFor the week of May 28, 2021: A year after the deaths of George Floyd in Minneapolis and Regis Korchinski-Paquet in Toronto during interactions with police, we revisit a story put together by Xolisa Jerome, Adriel Smiley and Gabbie Clarke in 2020...
A year after the deaths of George Floyd in Minneapolis and Regis Korchinski-Paquet in Toronto during interactions with police, we revisit a story put together by Xolisa Jerome, Adriel Smiley and Gabbie Clarke in 2020 that focuses on the origins of the Black Lives Matter movement, and what it's like facing racism as a young Black person in Canada.

This episode produced by Alex Ramsay, Sophia De Guzman, Kayla Higgins, Joel Kiggundu and Sarah Hung. Our digital team is Brooklyn Harker and Rachelle De Forest.]]>1577falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/resigning-from-the-rsu-and-cash-back--45002491
Reporter Sophia De Guzman speaks with a former member of the RSU's Board of Directors about her recent resignation and how students can hold the student's union accountable going forward.

Then we chat with Ryerson professor Shiri Pasternak, the co-author of a new report from Ryerson's Yellowhead Institute which details how Canadian economic policy has devastated Indigenous prosperity for the past 150 years.

This episode produced by Alex Ramsay, Sophia De Guzman, Kayla Higgins, Joel Kiggundu and Sarah Hung. Digital Team is Rachelle De Forest and Brooklyn Harker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/45002491Fri, 21 May 2021 21:22:00 +0000Met RadioThis week: Reporter Sophia De Guzman speaks with a former member of the RSU's Board of Directors about her recent resignation and how students can hold the student's union accountable going forward. Then we chat with Ryerson professor Shiri...
Reporter Sophia De Guzman speaks with a former member of the RSU's Board of Directors about her recent resignation and how students can hold the student's union accountable going forward.

Then we chat with Ryerson professor Shiri Pasternak, the co-author of a new report from Ryerson's Yellowhead Institute which details how Canadian economic policy has devastated Indigenous prosperity for the past 150 years.

This episode produced by Alex Ramsay, Sophia De Guzman, Kayla Higgins, Joel Kiggundu and Sarah Hung. Digital Team is Rachelle De Forest and Brooklyn Harker.]]>1643falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/may-7-2021--44756448
we speak with Board of Governors student representative David Jardine about the bizarre general meeting held by the Ryerson Student's Union on April 30 and why students should still try and hold the RSU accountable.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44756448Tue, 11 May 2021 17:10:17 +0000Met RadioFor the week of May 7, 2021: we speak with Board of Governors student representative David Jardine about the bizarre general meeting held by the Ryerson Student's Union on April 30 and why students should still try and hold the RSU accountable.
we speak with Board of Governors student representative David Jardine about the bizarre general meeting held by the Ryerson Student's Union on April 30 and why students should still try and hold the RSU accountable.]]>1582falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/ford-s-paid-sick-leave-plan--44595666
Alex Ramsay speaks with Deena Ladd, Executive Director at Workers Action Centre in Toronto, and registered nurse Carolina Jimenez, about the recently announced paid sick leave plan put forward by the Ontario Conservatives and how it could continue to leave workers behind.

Then, we hear from Sam Dharmasena as she speaks with arts organizer Jamila Amarah, who is trying to build a sense of community among Toronto's arts scene with her new organization: Art+Tax.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44595666Sat, 01 May 2021 08:01:00 +0000Met RadioFor the week of April 30th 2021: Alex Ramsay speaks with Deena Ladd, Executive Director at Workers Action Centre in Toronto, and registered nurse Carolina Jimenez, about the recently announced paid sick leave plan put forward by the Ontario...
Alex Ramsay speaks with Deena Ladd, Executive Director at Workers Action Centre in Toronto, and registered nurse Carolina Jimenez, about the recently announced paid sick leave plan put forward by the Ontario Conservatives and how it could continue to leave workers behind.

Then, we hear from Sam Dharmasena as she speaks with arts organizer Jamila Amarah, who is trying to build a sense of community among Toronto's arts scene with her new organization: Art+Tax.]]>1738falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/facing-the-pandemic-as-an-international-student--44287655
Act 1: Ehsan Mamakani planned his move to Toronto for a long time, but he didn’t expect that his life would take such a drastic turn just a few months after his arrival. As a Kurd from Iran, he has always thought of going abroad to study and work. And it is not the first time that his plans have to change suddenly.

This story by Pascal Filippi and Benjamin Morette is part of the Local Journalism Initiative, a project by the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

Act 2: we revisit our interview with Steph Rychlo at Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy from a few weeks back.

This episode of the show was produced by Sarah Hung, Kayla Higgins, Sofia De Guzman, Joel Kiggundu and Alex Ramsay, with files from Pascal Fillipi and Benjamin Morette. Our digital team is Rachelle De Forest and Brookyln Harker.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44287655Sat, 10 Apr 2021 22:40:21 +0000Met RadioFor the week of April 9, 2021: Act 1: Ehsan Mamakani planned his move to Toronto for a long time, but he didn’t expect that his life would take such a drastic turn just a few months after his arrival. As a Kurd from Iran, he has always thought of...
Act 1: Ehsan Mamakani planned his move to Toronto for a long time, but he didn’t expect that his life would take such a drastic turn just a few months after his arrival. As a Kurd from Iran, he has always thought of going abroad to study and work. And it is not the first time that his plans have to change suddenly.

This story by Pascal Filippi and Benjamin Morette is part of the Local Journalism Initiative, a project by the Community Radio Fund of Canada.

Act 2: we revisit our interview with Steph Rychlo at Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy from a few weeks back.

This episode of the show was produced by Sarah Hung, Kayla Higgins, Sofia De Guzman, Joel Kiggundu and Alex Ramsay, with files from Pascal Fillipi and Benjamin Morette. Our digital team is Rachelle De Forest and Brookyln Harker.]]>1768falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/student-groups-fight-the-student-choice-initiative--44077609
As Doug Ford's government appeals the cancellation of the controversial Student Choice Initiative, we speak with Maddy Fast from CESAR (Continuing Education Students' Association of Ryerson) about how student groups are fighting against the initiative.

Meanwhile, Jess Goldson covers the intersection of race and reproductive health with two healthcare professionals.

This episode produced by Sarah Hung, Joel Kiggundu, Sofia De Guzman, Kayla Higgins, and Alex Ramsay.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/44077609Fri, 26 Mar 2021 21:15:00 +0000Met RadioFor the week of March 26, 2021: As Doug Ford's government appeals the cancellation of the controversial Student Choice Initiative, we speak with Maddy Fast from CESAR (Continuing Education Students' Association of Ryerson) about how student groups...
As Doug Ford's government appeals the cancellation of the controversial Student Choice Initiative, we speak with Maddy Fast from CESAR (Continuing Education Students' Association of Ryerson) about how student groups are fighting against the initiative.

Meanwhile, Jess Goldson covers the intersection of race and reproductive health with two healthcare professionals.

This episode produced by Sarah Hung, Joel Kiggundu, Sofia De Guzman, Kayla Higgins, and Alex Ramsay.]]>1788falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/rsu-elections-and-canadian-students-for-sensible-drug-policy--43968344
We speak with an organizer at Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy about how the pandemic has caused a skyrocketing in opioid deaths in Ontario and about how to keep yourself safe, if you’re using drugs.

And exactly one year after the launch of their Needs Assessment Report, LGBT YouthLine has released a report outlining seven recommendations for change in Ontario. It explores gaps in health, suburbs and rural areas, grassroots organizing, youth-led decisions, political power, building standards, and training. Hayley Moody of LGBT YouthLine speaks with Sam Dharmasena about this work and their upcoming virtual launch tour.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43968344Fri, 19 Mar 2021 21:00:14 +0000Met RadioThis week: We speak with an organizer at Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy about how the pandemic has caused a skyrocketing in opioid deaths in Ontario and about how to keep yourself safe, if you’re using drugs. And exactly one year after...
We speak with an organizer at Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy about how the pandemic has caused a skyrocketing in opioid deaths in Ontario and about how to keep yourself safe, if you’re using drugs.

And exactly one year after the launch of their Needs Assessment Report, LGBT YouthLine has released a report outlining seven recommendations for change in Ontario. It explores gaps in health, suburbs and rural areas, grassroots organizing, youth-led decisions, political power, building standards, and training. Hayley Moody of LGBT YouthLine speaks with Sam Dharmasena about this work and their upcoming virtual launch tour.]]>1778falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/march-12-2021--43897910
Alex Ramsay speaks with CJRU's film section editor Monique Viegnault about a moment that we all share: the moment we realized that COVID-19 was more than a mere flu.

After that, Pascal Fillipi and Benjamin Morrette cover how difficult navigating the pandemic in Canada has been for newcomers in the country on a work visa.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43897910Sat, 13 Mar 2021 02:09:00 +0000Met RadioFor this week's episode of The Final Word: Alex Ramsay speaks with CJRU's film section editor Monique Viegnault about a moment that we all share: the moment we realized that COVID-19 was more than a mere flu. After that, Pascal Fillipi and Benjamin...
Alex Ramsay speaks with CJRU's film section editor Monique Viegnault about a moment that we all share: the moment we realized that COVID-19 was more than a mere flu.

After that, Pascal Fillipi and Benjamin Morrette cover how difficult navigating the pandemic in Canada has been for newcomers in the country on a work visa.]]>1652falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/february-19-2021--43559368
Morning Mixtape's Racy Rafique speaks with Pascale Diverlus, co-founder of Black Lives Matter-Toronto. Meanwhile, Sam Dharmasena focuses on LGBT Youthline as the organization prepares to highlight how the Province can support queer youth.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43559368Sat, 20 Feb 2021 00:32:00 +0000Met RadioFor the week of February 19th: Morning Mixtape's Racy Rafique speaks with Pascale Diverlus, co-founder of Black Lives Matter-Toronto. Meanwhile, Sam Dharmasena focuses on LGBT Youthline as the organization prepares to highlight how the Province can...
Morning Mixtape's Racy Rafique speaks with Pascale Diverlus, co-founder of Black Lives Matter-Toronto. Meanwhile, Sam Dharmasena focuses on LGBT Youthline as the organization prepares to highlight how the Province can support queer youth.]]>1660falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/disability-and-the-health-care-consent-act--43321081
Ontario's number of COVID cases continue to decline but as doctors prepare for the worst case scenario of a massive influx of COVID-19 patients, Ontario's Bioethics Table has recommended the province temporarily suspend the Health Care Consent Act. We speak with two lawyers from ARCH Disability Law Centre on what that decision could mean for people with disabilities who require critical care.

Meanwhile, Sam Dharmasena speaks with a Ryerson-graduate who recently released a report on gaps for Black folks in Toronto's Eglinton West neighbourhood.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43321081Fri, 05 Feb 2021 22:48:00 +0000Met RadioFor the week of February 5, 2021: Ontario's number of COVID cases continue to decline but as doctors prepare for the worst case scenario of a massive influx of COVID-19 patients, Ontario's Bioethics Table has recommended the province temporarily...
Ontario's number of COVID cases continue to decline but as doctors prepare for the worst case scenario of a massive influx of COVID-19 patients, Ontario's Bioethics Table has recommended the province temporarily suspend the Health Care Consent Act. We speak with two lawyers from ARCH Disability Law Centre on what that decision could mean for people with disabilities who require critical care.

Meanwhile, Sam Dharmasena speaks with a Ryerson-graduate who recently released a report on gaps for Black folks in Toronto's Eglinton West neighbourhood.]]>1709falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/january-29-2021--43248238
We speak with Ryerson professor and epidemiologist Anne Harris about measures that still need to be put in place to slow the spread of COVID-19 at workplaces and Sam Dharmasena covers a new series of writing workshops for people of colour in Toronto.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43248238Fri, 29 Jan 2021 23:59:00 +0000Met RadioFor January 29, 2021: We speak with Ryerson professor and epidemiologist Anne Harris about measures that still need to be put in place to slow the spread of COVID-19 at workplaces and Sam Dharmasena covers a new series of writing workshops for people...
We speak with Ryerson professor and epidemiologist Anne Harris about measures that still need to be put in place to slow the spread of COVID-19 at workplaces and Sam Dharmasena covers a new series of writing workshops for people of colour in Toronto.]]>1728falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/january-22-2021--43081880
Newly-inaugurated United States President Joe Biden withdrew permits for the cross-border Keystone XL pipeline as one of his first acts in office, and we revisit our conversation with David Suzuki, filmmaker Caitlin Starowicz and environmental activist Olivia Wohlgemuth]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/43081880Fri, 22 Jan 2021 22:38:00 +0000Met RadioFor the week of January 22, 2021: Newly-inaugurated United States President Joe Biden withdrew permits for the cross-border Keystone XL pipeline as one of his first acts in office, and we revisit our conversation with David Suzuki, filmmaker Caitlin...
Newly-inaugurated United States President Joe Biden withdrew permits for the cross-border Keystone XL pipeline as one of his first acts in office, and we revisit our conversation with David Suzuki, filmmaker Caitlin Starowicz and environmental activist Olivia Wohlgemuth]]>1713falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/january-15-2021--42967611
Toronto mayor John Tory and the city's top doctor are urging the province to consider a paid sick leave for all workers in the province. We speak with activist and labour organizer Deena Ladd from the Workers Action Project about why paid sick leave is such a crucial step in fighting COVID-19.

Produced by Alex Ramsay with files from Sam Dharmasena.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42967611Sat, 16 Jan 2021 16:55:59 +0000Met RadioFor the week of January 15, 2021: Toronto mayor John Tory and the city's top doctor are urging the province to consider a paid sick leave for all workers in the province. We speak with activist and labour organizer Deena Ladd from the Workers Action...
Toronto mayor John Tory and the city's top doctor are urging the province to consider a paid sick leave for all workers in the province. We speak with activist and labour organizer Deena Ladd from the Workers Action Project about why paid sick leave is such a crucial step in fighting COVID-19.

Produced by Alex Ramsay with files from Sam Dharmasena.]]>1719falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/january-8-2021--42860447
For the week of January 8: Ontario premier says that the province's vaccine supply will be we depleted in less than two weeks, we speak with some experts on Canadian hate groups about the chaos that took place at the United States capitol, we revisit an old story on the NIA Centre for the Arts in Toronto.

Produced by Alex Ramsay and Beatrice Oketch]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42860447Sat, 09 Jan 2021 19:01:57 +0000Met RadioFor the new year, the Scope News has rebranded as The Final Word! For the week of January 8: Ontario premier says that the province's vaccine supply will be we depleted in less than two weeks, we speak with some experts on Canadian hate groups about...
For the week of January 8: Ontario premier says that the province's vaccine supply will be we depleted in less than two weeks, we speak with some experts on Canadian hate groups about the chaos that took place at the United States capitol, we revisit an old story on the NIA Centre for the Arts in Toronto.

Produced by Alex Ramsay and Beatrice Oketch]]>1735falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/december-11-2020--42556310
Vaccine plans are being rolled out and Rocky Petkov looks at the housing crisis in Toronto as our first winter with COVID-19 arrives.

Produced by Alex Ramsay and Pocky Petkov.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42556310Sat, 12 Dec 2020 03:31:00 +0000Met RadioFor the week of December 11, 2020: Vaccine plans are being rolled out and Rocky Petkov looks at the housing crisis in Toronto as our first winter with COVID-19 arrives. Produced by Alex Ramsay and Pocky Petkov.
Vaccine plans are being rolled out and Rocky Petkov looks at the housing crisis in Toronto as our first winter with COVID-19 arrives.

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We speak with the new Executive Director of Pride Toronto Sherwin Modeste and introduce the first segment from CJRU's Radio Everywhere Initiative featuring a conversation with some of the minds behind the Encampment Support Networks' podcast: We Are Not The Virus

Produced by Alex Ramsay]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42322237Fri, 04 Dec 2020 22:07:24 +0000Met RadioCJRU News for the week of December 4, 2020 We speak with the new Executive Director of Pride Toronto Sherwin Modeste and introduce the first segment from CJRU's Radio Everywhere Initiative featuring a conversation with some of the minds behind the...
We speak with the new Executive Director of Pride Toronto Sherwin Modeste and introduce the first segment from CJRU's Radio Everywhere Initiative featuring a conversation with some of the minds behind the Encampment Support Networks' podcast: We Are Not The Virus

Produced by Alex Ramsay]]>1682falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nov-27-2020--42381160
Produced by Alex Ramsay and Beatrice Oketch.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42381160Fri, 27 Nov 2020 22:32:00 +0000Met RadioFor the week of November 27, 2020: Prime Minister Trudeau says that a "majority" of Canadians will be vaccinated by September 2021, the Ryerson Students Union passed a motion to support the removal of Egerton Ryerson from the university campus, and...
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Alex Ramsay sits down with newly-elected leader of the Green Party Annamie Paul to discuss how she sees the party moving forward after the disappointing results of the last federal election, why the left wing of the Green Party is concerned over Paul's election, and what her platform would mean for students.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42381325Fri, 20 Nov 2020 22:46:00 +0000Met RadioFor the week of November 20, 2020: Alex Ramsay sits down with newly-elected leader of the Green Party Annamie Paul to discuss how she sees the party moving forward after the disappointing results of the last federal election, why the left wing of the...
Alex Ramsay sits down with newly-elected leader of the Green Party Annamie Paul to discuss how she sees the party moving forward after the disappointing results of the last federal election, why the left wing of the Green Party is concerned over Paul's election, and what her platform would mean for students.]]>1752falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/nov-13-2020--42381385
CJRU News chatted with David Suzuki, filmmaker Caitlin Starowicz and climate activist Olivia Wohlgemuth about the 60th season premier of the long-running CBC series 'The Nature of Things' and the fight to avert climate collapse before it's too late. Produced by Alex Ramsay and Vladimir Beciez.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42381385Fri, 13 Nov 2020 22:50:00 +0000Met RadioFor the week of November 13, 2020: CJRU News chatted with David Suzuki, filmmaker Caitlin Starowicz and climate activist Olivia Wohlgemuth about the 60th season premier of the long-running CBC series 'The Nature of Things' and the fight to avert...
CJRU News chatted with David Suzuki, filmmaker Caitlin Starowicz and climate activist Olivia Wohlgemuth about the 60th season premier of the long-running CBC series 'The Nature of Things' and the fight to avert climate collapse before it's too late. Produced by Alex Ramsay and Vladimir Beciez.]]>1753falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/october-30-2020--42381572
Happy Halloween! This week, we speak with Ellie Ade Kur about Maggie's Toronto, a sex workers advocacy organization, and their collaboration with Strapped, a long-running series of queer dance parties, to celebrate Black sex workers this Halloween weekend.]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/42381572Fri, 30 Oct 2020 21:40:00 +0000Met RadioFor the week of October 30, 2020: Happy Halloween! This week, we speak with Ellie Ade Kur about Maggie's Toronto, a sex workers advocacy organization, and their collaboration with Strapped, a long-running series of queer dance parties, to celebrate...
Happy Halloween! This week, we speak with Ellie Ade Kur about Maggie's Toronto, a sex workers advocacy organization, and their collaboration with Strapped, a long-running series of queer dance parties, to celebrate Black sex workers this Halloween weekend.]]>1632falsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1492-landback-lane--40801062https://api.spreaker.com/episode/40801062Wed, 09 Sep 2020 16:09:57 +0000Met RadioNews Coordinator Alex Ramsay visits 1492 Landback Lane, just outside of Caledonia, Ontario, where Indigenous activists from the nearby Six Nations Reserve have begun to occupy the land in protest of a planned housing development.8681492landbacklane,activism,cjru,feature,indigenous,landback,landdefenders,news,skylerwilliamsfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-scope-news-december-9-2019--21414102https://api.spreaker.com/episode/21414102Mon, 06 Jan 2020 20:30:40 +0000Met RadioThis episode of the Scope News originally aired on CJRU 1280AM in Toronto on Monday, Dec. 9, 2019 at 5:30 p.m. and was produced by Katie Swyers.1801blackstudents,humanrights,landandwaterrights,ryerson,suspension,womenfalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/the-scope-news-december-2-2019--20806571
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This week on The Scope News, we attend a press conference regarding the recent changes in the health and physical education curriculum.

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This week on The Scope News, we attend a press conference regarding the recent changes in the health and physical education curriculum.

And, and interview with Kate Curtis, one of the many teachers with the Toronto District School Board that refuse to revert to the past curriculum.

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This episode has been edited by contributor request.]]>http://scopenews.cjru.ca/2018/SN1112.mp3Thu, 07 Mar 2019 15:00:00 +0000Met RadioElizabeth Boyd hosts the Scope News for the week of Nov, 12, 2018 with help from reporter Sofia Vavaroutsos. This episode has been edited by contributor request.
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This episode has been edited by contributor request.]]>http://scopenews.cjru.ca/2018/SN1029.mp3Thu, 07 Mar 2019 15:00:00 +0000Met RadioElizabeth Boyd hosts the show this week with help from our reporter Harrish Sivaganeesh. This episode has been edited by contributor request.
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Ruhama Dechassa on behalf of CJRU 1280, spoke to the students who made signs, and walked from Nathan Phillip Square to 's Park, chanting for the right to education.

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Ruhama Dechassa on behalf of CJRU 1280, spoke to the students who made signs, and walked from Nathan Phillip Square to 's Park, chanting for the right to education.

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In October 2017, Sidewalk Labs, a sister company to Google, signed a deal with organization Waterfront Toronto to develop a "smart city" technological hub in the key-side area.

In the past year the project has gained some controversy over its private dealings which aren't seen by the public eye. CJRU reporter Chelsey Gould gathered the views of some the critics at a panel held last Thursday by the Centre for Free Expression.

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News@CJRU.ca]]>http://scopenews.cjru.ca/2019/SN0219.mp3Thu, 28 Feb 2019 15:00:00 +0000Met RadioJoin host Elizabeth Boyd on this week's episode of the Scope News: In October 2017, Sidewalk Labs, a sister company to Google, signed a deal with organization Waterfront Toronto to develop a "smart city" technological hub in the key-side area. In...
In October 2017, Sidewalk Labs, a sister company to Google, signed a deal with organization Waterfront Toronto to develop a "smart city" technological hub in the key-side area.

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Despite recent funding cuts from the federal government, the largest arts touring organization in Canada is still sticking to its commitment to bring dance to communities across the entire country. In fact, Ballet Jorgen shows in Toronto are so popular that the only performance of the Nutcracker this year is already completely sold out.

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The Men’s and Women’s summit on Masculinity in Toronto has become a controversial event, gaining many followers. The Chair of the Canadian Association for Equality told CJRU last week that the #BelieveHer movement is the wrong position to take. Sofia Vavaroutsos has the full story.

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News@CJRU.ca]]>http://scopenews.cjru.ca/2018/SN1125.mp3Thu, 28 Feb 2019 15:00:00 +0000Met RadioThis week on the show... Despite recent funding cuts from the federal government, the largest arts touring organization in Canada is still sticking to its commitment to bring dance to communities across the entire country. In fact, Ballet Jorgen...
Despite recent funding cuts from the federal government, the largest arts touring organization in Canada is still sticking to its commitment to bring dance to communities across the entire country. In fact, Ballet Jorgen shows in Toronto are so popular that the only performance of the Nutcracker this year is already completely sold out.

Clara Osei-Yeboah sat down with Kathy Grant, the founder of the Legacy Voices Project that memorializes the stories of black and other coloured veterans who served in World War I and II.

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The Men’s and Women’s summit on Masculinity in Toronto has become a controversial event, gaining many followers. The Chair of the Canadian Association for Equality told CJRU last week that the #BelieveHer movement is the wrong position to take. Sofia Vavaroutsos has the full story.

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News@CJRU.ca]]>http://scopenews.cjru.ca/2019/SN0107.mp3Thu, 28 Feb 2019 15:00:00 +0000Met RadioWelcome back to the Scope News for the year of 2019! This week on the show: we'sll update you with all the events going on at Ryerson and in Toronto this month, as well as a year-end interview with Ryerson University President Mohammed Lachemi....
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In October 2017, Sidewalk Labs, a sister company to Google, signed a deal with organization Waterfront Toronto to develop a "smart city" technological hub in the key-side area.

In the past year the project has gained some controversy over its private dealings which aren't seen by the public eye. CJRU reporter Chelsey Gould gathered the views of some the critics at a panel held last Thursday by the Centre for Free Expression.

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News reporter Name Weingarten has a recap of the Ryerson Student Union scandal that has shaken the student body, and caused a mixed bag of feelings about the institution as a whole.

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News@CJRU.ca]]>http://scopenews.cjru.ca/2019/SN0218.mp3Thu, 28 Feb 2019 15:00:00 +0000Met RadioJoin host Elizabeth Boyd on this week's episode of the Scope News: In October 2017, Sidewalk Labs, a sister company to Google, signed a deal with organization Waterfront Toronto to develop a "smart city" technological hub in the key-side area. In...
In October 2017, Sidewalk Labs, a sister company to Google, signed a deal with organization Waterfront Toronto to develop a "smart city" technological hub in the key-side area.

In the past year the project has gained some controversy over its private dealings which aren't seen by the public eye. CJRU reporter Chelsey Gould gathered the views of some the critics at a panel held last Thursday by the Centre for Free Expression.

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News reporter Name Weingarten has a recap of the Ryerson Student Union scandal that has shaken the student body, and caused a mixed bag of feelings about the institution as a whole.

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Some Ryerson students and community members were shocked to hear Bill 57 passed by the Ford government to officially close the Ontario Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth after weeks of backlash from the Fall 2018 economic statement.

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Some Ryerson students and community members were shocked to hear Bill 57 passed by the Ford government to officially close the Ontario Provincial Advocate for Children and Youth after weeks of backlash from the Fall 2018 economic statement.

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Our feature story on the third annual Toronto Women's March is presented by Naama Weingarten.

This piece was aired and produced on CJRU 1280AM at 5:30PM on February 4, 2019.

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News@CJRU.ca]]>http://scopenews.cjru.ca/2019/SN0204.mp3Thu, 28 Feb 2019 15:00:00 +0000Met RadioThis week's news headlines discuss Mayor John Tory's Housing Now project, the Ryerson Students's Union emergency board meeting, and the third province-wide protest against the provincial government's cuts to education. Our feature story on the third...
Our feature story on the third annual Toronto Women's March is presented by Naama Weingarten.

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News@CJRU.ca]]>8411280am,cjru,cjru 1280,cjru 1280am,downtown,news,ryerson,ryerson university,scope,torontofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/july-9-2018--19891582http://scopenews.cjru.ca/2018/ScopeNews0709.mp3Wed, 18 Jul 2018 15:00:00 +0000Met RadioThis week on the Scope News, we talk to an expert in criminology about why Toronto seems to be dealing with a surge in gun violence. And, an interview with the Toronto chef behind the city’s first pay what you can grocery store. Produced by Emily...17411280am,cjru,cjru 1280,cjru 1280am,downtown,news,ryerson,ryerson university,scope,torontofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/may-28-2018--19891610http://scopenews.cjru.ca/2018/ScopeNews0528.mp3Wed, 13 Jun 2018 23:00:00 +0000Met RadioThe race in Ontario's provincial election is heating up as Ontarians prepare to head to the polls on June 7th. We talk to the executive director of young women's leadership network about why there’s no such thing as “youth issues.” And with...14661280am,cjru,cjru 1280,cjru 1280am,downtown,news,ryerson,ryerson university,scope,torontofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/june-11-2018--19891608http://scopenews.cjru.ca/2018/ScopeNews0611.mp3Wed, 13 Jun 2018 15:00:00 +0000Met RadioThis week on The Scope News: The city gears up for Pride! The Liberal government is loosening spending restrictions on funding for homelessness initiatives. And with Ontario’s Premier-designate Doug Ford promising to revamp Ontario’s sex-ed...17411280am,cjru,cjru 1280,cjru 1280am,downtown,news,ryerson,ryerson university,scope,torontofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/april-30-2018--19891612And we hear how Torontonians are healing in the wake of the tragedy. Produced by Emily Joveski, Mick Sweetman, Jack Lawson, Sanjeev Wignarajah.]]>http://scopenews.cjru.ca/2018/ScopeNews0430.mp3Thu, 03 May 2018 23:00:00 +0000Met RadioOn the show this week, we're grappling with the horrific van attack that took place in our city on April 23rd, in which a man mowed down pedestrians on a North York sidewalk, killing ten and injuring 16 others. CJRU's Mick Sweetman talks with Toronto...And we hear how Torontonians are healing in the wake of the tragedy. Produced by Emily Joveski, Mick Sweetman, Jack Lawson, Sanjeev Wignarajah.]]>13211280am,cjru,cjru 1280,cjru 1280am,downtown,news,ryerson,ryerson university,scope,torontofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/april-23-2018--19891599http://scopenews.cjru.ca/2018/ScopeNews0423.mp3Thu, 03 May 2018 23:00:00 +0000Met RadioThe Scope News for the week of April 23rd, 2018.17961280am,cjru,cjru 1280,cjru 1280am,downtown,news,ryerson,ryerson university,scope,torontofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/april-16-2018--19891585http://scopenews.cjru.ca/2018/ScopeNews0416.mp3Mon, 16 Apr 2018 23:00:00 +0000Met RadioThis week, we hear from a panel of experts about how Toronto can reduce it's food waste problem. And we're joined by city councillor Joe Mihevc to address concerns about Toronto's backyard chicken pilot program. And, we take a deeper look at the...15631280am,cjru,cjru 1280,cjru 1280am,downtown,news,ryerson,ryerson university,scope,torontofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/march-19-2018--19891605http://scopenews.cjru.ca/2018/ScopeNews0319.mp3Mon, 19 Mar 2018 23:00:00 +0000Met RadioThe Scope News for the week of March 19th, 2018.13891280am,cjru,cjru 1280,cjru 1280am,downtown,news,ryerson,ryerson university,scope,torontofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/march-12-2018--19891616Plus we've got some quick community headlines. Aired March 12, 2018. Produced by Emily Joveski, Axile Gerona, Munir Nadim, Sanjeev Wignarajah.
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Plus a rebroadcast of our piece on a group of Toronto residents who are demanding a...17411280am,cjru,cjru 1280,cjru 1280am,downtown,news,ryerson,ryerson university,scope,torontofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/february-26-2018--19891604http://scopenews.cjru.ca/2018/ScopeNews0226.mp3Mon, 26 Feb 2018 23:00:00 +0000Met RadioThe Scope News for the week of February 26th, 2018.15091280am,cjru,cjru 1280,cjru 1280am,downtown,news,ryerson,ryerson university,scope,torontofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/february-12-2018--19891603Also, a delegation of Mexican activists are seeking justice for alleged corporate abuse by Mexican-Canadian mining corporation, Blackfire Exploration. And, Toronto's innovative community Tool Library is raising funds to keep its doors open. Plus, a community cooking program is providing support and smashing stigma for queer and trans men in Toronto's South Asian community. Produced by Emily Joveski, Chelsey Gould, Axile Gerona, Munir Nadim, Sanjeev Wignarahjah.]]>http://scopenews.cjru.ca/2018/ScopeNews0212.mp3Mon, 12 Feb 2018 23:00:00 +0000Met RadioThis week, we'll have some quick-hit community headlines for you. Also, a delegation of Mexican activists are seeking justice for alleged corporate abuse by Mexican-Canadian mining corporation, Blackfire Exploration. And, Toronto's innovative...Also, a delegation of Mexican activists are seeking justice for alleged corporate abuse by Mexican-Canadian mining corporation, Blackfire Exploration. And, Toronto's innovative community Tool Library is raising funds to keep its doors open. Plus, a community cooking program is providing support and smashing stigma for queer and trans men in Toronto's South Asian community. Produced by Emily Joveski, Chelsey Gould, Axile Gerona, Munir Nadim, Sanjeev Wignarahjah.]]>17411280am,cjru,cjru 1280,cjru 1280am,downtown,news,ryerson,ryerson university,scope,torontofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/february-5-2018--19891611http://scopenews.cjru.ca/2018/ScopeNews0205.mp3Mon, 05 Feb 2018 23:00:00 +0000Met RadioThis week on The Scope News, we have some quick-hit community headlines for you. And Torontonians rally to confront Islamophobia on the one-year anniversary of the Quebec mosque shooting. Plus, a Toronto community agency is working out of an unusual...11811280am,cjru,cjru 1280,cjru 1280am,downtown,news,ryerson,ryerson university,scope,torontofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/january-29-2018--19891614http://scopenews.cjru.ca/2018/ScopeNews0129.mp3Fri, 02 Feb 2018 17:00:00 +0000Met RadioThis week on The Scope News: Toronto police have charged alleged serial killer Bruce MacArthur with a total of five murders, and say there may be more -- in a case that has shaken Toronto gay village. And Torontonians rally to confront Islamophobia on...10501280am,cjru,cjru 1280,cjru 1280am,downtown,news,ryerson,ryerson university,scope,torontofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/january-15-2018--19891609http://scopenews.cjru.ca/2018/ScopeNews0115.mp3Tue, 16 Jan 2018 17:00:00 +0000Met RadioThis week on The Scope News, we'sre devoting our full episode to discussing Toronto's homelessness crisis. Anti-poverty activists have long been calling for the city to take action to bolster Toronto'ss overcrowded shelter system and fund more...16211280am,cjru,cjru 1280,cjru 1280am,downtown,news,ryerson,ryerson university,scope,torontofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/december-4-2017--19891618http://scopenews.cjru.ca/2017/ScopeNews1204.mp3Tue, 05 Dec 2017 17:00:00 +0000Met RadioThis week Toronto marchers say #MeToo, as the anti-sexual harassment movement goes from online to the streets. And a conference in Toronto that addresses the particular challenges of women of colour face in leadership positions. Plus, we grumble with...14111280am,cjru,cjru 1280,cjru 1280am,downtown,news,ryerson,ryerson university,scope,torontofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/november-20-2017--19891620http://scopenews.cjru.ca/2017/ScopeNews1120.mp3Tue, 21 Nov 2017 17:00:00 +0000Met RadioOntario's college faculty and students are back in the classroom and picking up the pieces after five weeks of striking. A magazine written by and for Black Girls is taking Toronto by storm. And indigenous artists imagine the far future -- using...17401280am,cjru,cjru 1280,cjru 1280am,downtown,news,ryerson,ryerson university,scope,torontofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/november-13-2017--19891621http://scopenews.cjru.ca/2017/ScopeNews1113.mp3Tue, 14 Nov 2017 17:00:00 +0000Met RadioThis week on The Scope News, we look at how a younger generation of Torontonians marked Remembrance Day. And we check in on Toronto's struggling Moss Park Overdose Prevention site and it heads into the winter season. Plus we've got a rebroadcast of an...17401280am,cjru,cjru 1280,cjru 1280am,downtown,news,ryerson,ryerson university,scope,torontofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/november-6-2017--19891613http://scopenews.cjru.ca/2017/ScopeNews1106.mp3Tue, 07 Nov 2017 17:00:00 +0000Met RadioThis week, we look at how Torontonians marked the Mexican Day of the Dead over the weekend. And we've got an extended interview the Toronto author of a groundbreaking book on anti-black racism in Canada.15461280am,cjru,cjru 1280,cjru 1280am,downtown,news,ryerson,ryerson university,scope,torontofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/october-23-2017--19891593http://scopenews.cjru.ca/2017/ScopeNews1023.mp3Mon, 23 Oct 2017 17:00:00 +0000Met RadioThis week on the Scope News: a Toronto neighbourhood is rallying to save a beloved local restaurant -- and sparking a conversation around gentrification. We talk to the author of a new book that traces the history of anti-black racism in Canada. And...14971280am,cjru,cjru 1280,cjru 1280am,downtown,news,ryerson,ryerson university,scope,torontofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/september-25-2017--19891592http://scopenews.cjru.ca/2017/ScopeNews925.mp3Mon, 25 Sep 2017 17:00:00 +0000Met RadioThis week the Invictus games have kicked off and Torontonians are coming out to support in venues across the city, we learn about six-word stories decorating the “Toronto” sign in front of city hall, Justin Trudeau's recent UN Speech is facing...14851280am,cjru,cjru 1280,cjru 1280am,downtown,news,ryerson,ryerson university,scope,torontofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/unpacking-the-opioid-crisis-rebroadcast--19891622We talk to Zoe Dodd -- the Toronto harm reduction worker whose rebuke of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about the opioid crisis on a Vice News talk went viral.
We'll also hear from legalization expert Craig Jones about what the upcoming marijuana laws will mean for decriminalization of opioids and other hard drugs.
And, we talk to the director of the Canadian Harm Reduction Network for an overview of what exactly fentanyl is and the best practises for mitigating the crisis.]]>http://scopenews.cjru.ca/2017/ScopeNews918-evergreen-opioid.mp3Mon, 18 Sep 2017 17:00:00 +0000Met RadioThe Scope News unpacks Canada's opioid crisis. We talk to Zoe Dodd -- the Toronto harm reduction worker whose rebuke of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about the opioid crisis on a Vice News talk went viral. We'll also hear from legalization expert...We talk to Zoe Dodd -- the Toronto harm reduction worker whose rebuke of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau about the opioid crisis on a Vice News talk went viral.
We'll also hear from legalization expert Craig Jones about what the upcoming marijuana laws will mean for decriminalization of opioids and other hard drugs.
And, we talk to the director of the Canadian Harm Reduction Network for an overview of what exactly fentanyl is and the best practises for mitigating the crisis.]]>16941280am,cjru,cjru 1280,cjru 1280am,downtown,news,ryerson,ryerson university,scope,torontofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sep-11-2017--19891617http://scopenews.cjru.ca/2017/ScopeNews911.mp3Mon, 11 Sep 2017 17:00:00 +0000Met RadioThe week on The Scope News, Canadians affected by Irma and a remembrance of the terror attacks on New York 16 years ago. And with TIFF on in Toronto, we revisit our interview with local actress Naima Sundiata on her experiences as an actress of...17411280am,cjru,cjru 1280,cjru 1280am,downtown,news,ryerson,ryerson university,scope,torontofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/sep-4-2017--19891619http://scopenews.cjru.ca/2017/ScopeNews94.mp3Mon, 04 Sep 2017 17:00:00 +0000Met RadioThe Scope News Investigates one city councilor's plan to ban anti-abortion signs. We revisit an interview with a graduate student examining the role of clothing in indigenous history. And with the Charlottesville, Virginia protests still fresh in all...16361280am,cjru,cjru 1280,cjru 1280am,downtown,news,ryerson,ryerson university,scope,torontofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/aug-28-2017--19891626http://scopenews.cjru.ca/2017/ScopeNews828.mp3Mon, 28 Aug 2017 17:00:00 +0000Met RadioThis week on the Scope News, we speak with a member of the Antifa International Collective about how anti-fascist activists are fighting against far-right ideology. And August 31st is International Overdose Prevention Day. We talked to activists from...17131280am,cjru,cjru 1280,cjru 1280am,downtown,news,ryerson,ryerson university,scope,torontofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/aug-21-2017--19891584http://scopenews.cjru.ca/2017/ScopeNews822.mp3Mon, 21 Aug 2017 17:00:00 +0000Met RadioOn this week's show, we take an in-depth look at minority representation in the film industry. This year's TIFF line-up is about being able to tell stories, particularly of those voices that are not always heard.14531280am,cjru,cjru 1280,cjru 1280am,downtown,news,ryerson,ryerson university,scope,torontofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/aug-14-2017--19891624http://scopenews.cjru.ca/2017/ScopeNews814.mp3Mon, 14 Aug 2017 17:00:00 +0000Met RadioOn this week's show, we take an in-depth look at minority representation in the film industry. This year's TIFF line-up is about being able to tell stories, particularly of those voices that are not always heard.16431280am,cjru,cjru 1280,cjru 1280am,downtown,news,ryerson,ryerson university,scope,torontofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/july-17-2017--19891598http://scopenews.cjru.ca/2017/ScopeNews717.mp3Mon, 17 Jul 2017 17:00:00 +0000Met RadioThis week on The Scope News, we take a look at the recent controversy over space and free speech at the Toronto Public Library. We will also speak to Nigel Ba-reef from the Urban Alliance on Race Relations about how to counter a rise in Islamophobia....17221280am,cjru,cjru 1280,cjru 1280am,downtown,news,ryerson,ryerson university,scope,torontofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/july-3-2017--19891594http://scopenews.cjru.ca/2017/ScopeNews703.mp3Mon, 03 Jul 2017 17:00:00 +0000Met RadioThis week on The Scope, we explore the role of media in fighting Islamophobia, and Toronto artist Lido Pimienta talks pride, music and culture.17441280am,cjru,cjru 1280,cjru 1280am,downtown,news,ryerson,ryerson university,scope,torontofalsefullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/april-24-2017--19891615The Canadian Improv Games recently celebrated its 40th anniversary - a tournament which brings together thousands of high school students from across the country. We talk to a few members of Canadas next generation of funny people.]]>http://scopenews.cjru.ca/2017/ScopeNews424.mp3Mon, 24 Apr 2017 17:00:00 +0000Met RadioThis week on the Scope News... We speak to NDP leadership candidates Charlie Angus, Niki Ashton, Guy Carron, and Peter Julian about what they envision for the future of the NDP, and how they will respond to Torontos most pressing issues. The Canadian...The Canadian Improv Games recently celebrated its 40th anniversary - a tournament which brings together thousands of high school students from across the country. We talk to a few members of Canadas next generation of funny people.]]>16381280am,cjru,cjru 1280,cjru 1280am,downtown,news,ryerson,ryerson university,scope,torontofalsefull