Podcast or Perish

How can we make our money last as long as we do?In this episode of Podcast or Perish, I talk with Prof. Moshe Milevsky of the Schulich School of Business, York University, a leading expert on pensions and financial planning. We discuss “longevity risk,” which is all about what happens if you outlive your retirement savings. We look at the origins of pensions in the Church of Scotland, the psychology of retirement, and how Moshe's research bridges economics and human behavior to design safer financial futures.***Full transcript, photos, and related resources:https://www.podcastorperish.ca/episodes/episode-053-moshe-milevsky***Podcast or Perish is about academic research and why it matters. Hosted by Prof. Cameron Graham.

Finance professor Moshe Milevsky studies personal finance and retirement planning, focusing on a simple question that matters to each of us: How can you make sure your money lasts as long as you do? The answer that the world of finance gives us is to share that risk with as many people as possible. Moshe doesn't agree with the assumptions behind this answer. In this interview, he talks about what we can learn from the world's first pension plan, which began in Scotland in the 1744 and lasted until 1995. Risk sharing is not about large numbers of people, he says. It's about solidarity with others in your community. Hosted and produced by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University. Podcast or Perish is produced with the support of the Schulich School of Business. Visit our website at podcastorperish.ca.

What drives people to start businesses that matter?In this episode of Podcast or Perish, I talk with Prof. Eileen Fischer, the Anne & Max Tanenbaum Chair in Entrepreneurship and Family Enterprise at the Schulich School of Business, York University. She studies the cultural and emotional dimensions of entrepreneurship, exploring how meaning and identity motivate business creation beyond profit.***Full transcript, photos, and related resources:https://www.podcastorperish.ca/episodes/episode-052-eileen-fischer***Podcast or Perish is about academic research and why it matters. Hosted by Prof. Cameron Graham.

Prof. Eileen Fischer, the eminent marketing researcher at the Schulich School of Business, talks about her research into the roles that emotional work plays in creating and sustaining alternative markets. These are those local markets that offer an alternative to mass market consumer capitalism. They bring together local producers and local consumers in an effort to build community and help save the planet. If you've ever wanted to "shop local," you'll be surprised to learn how much emotional effort it takes to keep things running. Hosted and produced by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University. Podcast or Perish is produced with the support of the Schulich School of Business. Visit our website at podcastorperish.ca.

How do brands shape who we think we are?In this episode of Podcast or Perish, I talk once again with Dr. Ela Veresiu, Associate Professor of Marketing at the Schulich School of Business, York University. Her research in consumer culture theory examines how markets reproduce social inequality through everyday consumption. We discuss gender, class, and the hidden power of marketing in defining citizenship and belonging.***Full transcript, photos, and related resources:https://www.podcastorperish.ca/episodes/episode-051-ela-veresiu***Podcast or Perish is about academic research and why it matters. Hosted by Prof. Cameron Graham.

Making a simple consumer choice has become a minefield of moralizing and shame. It's not enough to buy the right products, you have to use them in the right way. Returning guest Dr. Ela Veresiu, Associate Professor of Marketing at the Schulich School of Business, studies how consumer behaviour is moralized. With her co-authors, she has identified four scripts that people follow in taking a moral position on the products and services they use: hygienic, improvement, holistic, and indulgent. In this interview, she explains how policy makers can apply these insights to influence public behaviour, and how companies can position their products to align with morally desirable end-states, leaving consumers to choose their own moral path to that end. Hosted and produced by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University. Podcast or Perish is produced with the support of the Schulich School of Business. Visit our website at podcastorperish.ca.  

What makes one product seem more authentic than another?In this episode of Podcast or Perish, I talk with Prof. Maxim Voronov, Professor of Sustainability and Organization Studies at the Schulich School of Business, York University. Drawing on his paper “Distilling Authenticity: Materiality and Narratives in Canadian Distilleries' Authenticity Work,” we discuss how industries craft credibility through storytelling, material culture, and emotion—and what that reveals about change inside organizations.***Full transcript, photos, and related resources:https://www.podcastorperish.ca/episodes/episode-050-maxim-voronov***Podcast or Perish is about academic research and why it matters. Hosted by Prof. Cameron Graham.

Authenticity. Corporations chase it. Consumers desire it. Maxim Voronov, Professor of Sustainability and Organization at the Schulich School of Business, studies authenticity in a business context. He breaks it down into two categories, traditionality and originality. Which one a corporation pursues depends on factors such as how large they are, and how old they are. In this episode, host Cameron Graham talks to Maxim about his study of authenticity in the Canadian whisky industry. Hosted and produced by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University. Podcast or Perish is produced with the support of the Schulich School of Business. Visit our website at podcastorperish.ca.  

Do the beliefs of people who live near a company's head office affect the company's actions on climate change?In this episode of Podcast or Perish, I talk with Prof. Giri Kanagaretnam, Ron Binns Chair in Financial Reporting, Banking, and Governance at the Schulich School of Business, York University. We explore his work on whether local beliefs about climate change are related to corporate tax behavior, specifically when firms take advantage of green tax incentives. Giri's data says that firms in counties with strong climate-change norms tend to have lower effective tax rates. Giri says this means that social beliefs—not just financial incentives—shape corporate action. I take some convincing.***Full transcript, photos, and related resources:https://www.podcastorperish.ca/episodes/episode-049-giri-kanagaretnam***Podcast or Perish is about academic research and why it matters. Hosted by Prof. Cameron Graham.

Beliefs about climate change vary, and one big difference of opinion is whether we should try to do anything about it. One way of getting people to do something about climate change is through tax incentives. But what makes one company take advantage of tax breaks for green technology, while another company does nothing? Do the company's beliefs about climate change matter? And how would you know what a company believes, anyway? These are the kinds of questions Giri Kanagaretnam can answer. Giri is a Professor of Accounting at the Schulich School of Business, where he holds the Ron Binns Chair in Financial Reporting, Banking and Governance. Hosted and produced by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University. Visit our website at podcastorperish.ca.

Can climate change reshape how banks see risk?In this episode of Podcast or Perish, I talk with Prof. Olaf Weber, CIBC Chair in Sustainable Finance at the Schulich School of Business, York University. His research connects environmental risk to financial stability. We discuss how credit ratings, lending policies, and investor decisions are being transformed by the realities of a warming planet—and what sustainable finance can do to manage those risks.***Full transcript, photos, and related resources:https://www.podcastorperish.ca/episodes/episode-048-olaf-weber***Podcast or Perish is about academic research and why it matters. Hosted by Prof. Cameron Graham.

Olaf Weber, the CIBC Chair in Sustainable Finance at the Schulich School of Business, has some new research on the link between climate risk and credit risk. Climate change has made the future risky for all of us, and these risks have financial consequences. Prof. Weber explains how this affects banks, oil companies, and investors. Hosted and produced by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University. Podcast or Perish is produced with the support of the Schulich School of Business. Visit our website at podcastorperish.ca. Articles by Prof. Weber discussed in this episode:  Oyegunle, A., Weber, O., & ElAlfy, A. (2023). Carbon Costs and Credit Risk in a Resource-Based Economy: Carbon Cost Impact on the Z-Score of Canadian TSX 260 Companies. Journal of Management and Sustainability, 13(1). Hunt, C., & Weber, O. (2019). Fossil fuel divestment strategies: Financial and carbon related consequences. Organization & Environment, 32(1), 41–61.    

How can business help rebuild relationships between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples?In this episode of Podcast or Perish, I talk with Prof. Irene Henriques, of the Schulich School of Business, York University. A sustainability economist, her collaborative research examines Indigenous entrepreneurship and the economics of reconciliation. We discuss how communities and corporations can co-create value by dismantling colonial institutions and advancing economic self-determination.***Full transcript, photos, and related resources:https://www.podcastorperish.ca/episodes/episode-047-irene-henriques***Podcast or Perish is about academic research and why it matters. Hosted by Prof. Cameron Graham.

Canada has a long and troubled history when it comes to dealing with the First Nations of North America. Achieving reconciliation between Canada and the First Nations is an enormous challenge that covers every aspect of life. I'm not sure where the economy sits on the list of priorities, but it's definitely an important factor in reconciliation. Can the business professor offer any suggestions? Irene Henriques trying, she is Professor of Sustainability and Economics at the Schulich School of Business and her research focus is Indigenous entrepreneurship. Her work has profoundly optimistic, but also very realistic about the need to dismantle colonial institutions and build new economic relationships grounded in the agency of Indigenous peoples. Hosted, scripted and produced by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University. Visit our website at podcastorperish.ca for show notes, transcripts, and links to our guests' work.

What makes a workplace truly inclusive—and not just diverse?In this episode of Podcast or Perish, I talk with Dr. Winny Shen, Associate Professor of Organizational Behaviour at York University's Schulich School of Business. Her research on bad bosses explores the nuances of leadership, mental health, and diversity in organizations. We discuss how identity, empathy, and systemic change can help build workplaces that value people as much as performance.***Full transcript, photos, and related resources:https://www.podcastorperish.ca/episodes/episode-046-winny-shen***Podcast or Perish is about academic research and why it matters. Hosted by Prof. Cameron Graham.

Dr. Winny Shen studies bad bosses. You know the kind. A boss who constantly undermines you or plays favorites. A boss who takes credit for your work when things go well and blames you when things go badly. Or even worse, an abusive boss who yells at people, insults them, reams them out in front of the rest of the team. A boss like this makes you want to quit. Not many people actually set out to become a bad boss. So how does someone end up this way? What goes wrong? These are questions Winny Shen knows how to answer.

How do pictures and words help children imagine the world anew?In this episode of Podcast or Perish, I talk with Dr. Alison Halsall, Associate Professor of Humanities at York University. She researches children's literature, comics, and graphic novels, tracing how visual storytelling shapes childhood imagination and social awareness. We explore the artistry of the illustrated page and its power to teach empathy and wonder.***Full transcript, photos, and related resources:https://www.podcastorperish.ca/episodes/episode-045-alison-halsall***Podcast or Perish is about academic research and why it matters. Hosted by Prof. Cameron Graham.

Dr. Alison Halsall, Associate Professor of Humanities at York University, studies graphic texts in relation to children and childhood. She is the coordinator of the Children, Childhood and Youth Program at York, an undergraduate program that takes an interdisciplinary approach to understanding childhood from the perspective of children. The program prepares students for work in fields such as advocacy, counselling, education, health and wellness, and international development, all related to the rights and the experiences of children and youth. In this interview, she talks about her new book, Growing Up Graphic: The Comics of Children in Crisis. The book deals with some very tough topics, including child soldiers and migrant children. Hosted, scripted and produced by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University. Visit our website at podcastorperish.ca for show notes, transcripts, and links to our guests' work.

Can democracy survive in the age of algorithms?In this episode of Podcast or Perish, I talk with Dr. Susan Dieleman, Jarislowsky Chair in Trust and Political Leadership at the University of Lethbridge. She studies democratic theory and the ethics of online discourse, examining how social media and digital platforms affect deliberation and civic trust. We discuss what philosophers can teach us about power, participation, and public reason in a networked world.***Full transcript, photos, and related resources:https://www.podcastorperish.ca/episodes/episode-044-susan-dieleman***Podcast or Perish is about academic research and why it matters. Hosted by Prof. Cameron Graham.

Dr. Susan Dieleman is the newly appointed and inaugural Jarislowsky Chair in Trust and Political Leadership at the University of Lethbridge. Dr. Dieleman is a renowned authority on the philosophy of Richard Rorty, the American pragmatist whose approach to understanding society through language and solidarity has been so instrumental in the work of many scholars in the humanities. Hosted and produced by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University. Visit our website at podcastorperish.ca for show notes, transcripts, and links to our guests' work.

Can finance ever serve the public good?In this episode of Podcast or Perish, I talk with Dr. Emily Rosenman, Assistant Professor of Geography at Penn State University. Her research investigates how financial systems shape inequality and urban life—from disaster recovery to affordable housing. We explore the politics of financialization and what justice-oriented economies might look like.***Full transcript, photos, and related resources:https://www.podcastorperish.ca/episodes/episode-043-emily-rosenman***Podcast or Perish is about academic research and why it matters. Hosted by Prof. Cameron Graham.

Dr. Emily Rosenman, Assistant Professor of Geography at Penn State University, is an urban and economic geographer. Her research examines the connections between finance, urbanization, and inequality, and the relationships and structures that produce wealth and poverty simultaneously. Her work on financial crises looks at the politics of knowledge production, how solutions to these crises are narrated and experienced, and the roles of financial industry actors, governments, communities, and the intermediaries that connect them. Hosted and produced by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University. Podcast or Perish is produced with the support of York University. Visit our website at podcastorperish.ca.

How can ancient artifacts rewrite women into history?In this episode of Podcast or Perish, I talk with Dr. Elizabeth Greene, Associate Professor of Classical Studies at Western University. Her archaeological research at Roman military sites uncovers the overlooked roles of women and families on imperial frontiers. We discuss how small finds—sandals, jewelry, writing tablets—reveal the hidden texture of ancient life.***Full transcript, photos, and related resources:https://www.podcastorperish.ca/episodes/episode-042-elizabeth-greene***Podcast or Perish is about academic research and why it matters. Hosted by Prof. Cameron Graham.

Dr. Elizabeth Greene, Associate Professor of Classics at The University of Western Ontario, holds the Canada Research Chair in Roman Archaeology. Her work on Roman ruins near Hadrian's Wall in northern England looks at everyday objects like leather footwear. History is written by the winners, they say, and as a result, the voices of women are often left out of historical narratives. But by looking closer at the archaeological record, Dr. Greene has been able to discover a lot more about everyday life in Roman society. It's an approach to history that challenges our assumptions about how the world works. Hosted and produced by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University. Podcast or Perish is produced with the support of York University. Visit our website at podcastorperish.ca.

Do our shopping habits reflect our values or do our values reflect our shopping habits?In this episode of Podcast or Perish, I talk with Prof. Markus Giesler, Professor of Marketing at York University's Schulich School of Business. A cultural sociologist of markets, he studies how moral ideas—like sustainability and fairness—get built into consumer culture. We explore why consumption is a site of identity, conflict, and social change.***Full transcript, photos, and related resources:https://www.podcastorperish.ca/episodes/episode-041-markus-giesler***Podcast or Perish is about academic research and why it matters. Hosted by Prof. Cameron Graham.

Prof. Markus Giesler, of the Schulich School of Business at York University, is a consumer researcher. This means he looks at how markets dynamically shape human behaviour. He is an Editor at the Journal of Consumer Research and the bright spark behind one of the most popular courses at our school, "Customer Experience Design." It's a course that models customer experience design for his students in every lecture, project, and assignment. In this episode, he talks about his latest research paper, “The Consumerization Of Care,” in which he explores how we as a society have responded to the global pandemic in ways that redefine social solidarity. Hosted and produced by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University. Podcast or Perish is produced with the support of York University. Visit our website at podcastorperish.ca.

Does gene editing change what it means to be human?In this episode of Podcast or Perish, I talk with Prof. Françoise Baylis, University Research Professor Emerita at Dalhousie University and a leading voice in bioethics. We discuss her work on reproductive technologies and genome editing, the global ethics of CRISPR, and why public engagement must shape how science rewrites the human future.***Full transcript, photos, and related resources:https://www.podcastorperish.ca/episodes/episode-040-francoise-baylis***Podcast or Perish is about academic research and why it matters. Hosted by Prof. Cameron Graham.

Prof. Françoise Baylis is a renowned bioethicist and recipient of this year's Killam Prize in the humanities. Her work on the ethics of gene editing and other technologies related to human reproduction offers clear guidance and thought-provoking critical insights into an area of research that is not only on the cutting edge of science, but tied to the most profound emotions of women and their partners who are trying to have children.

Dr. Josh Thienpont a paleolimnologist from York University's Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change. He studies inland aquatic ecosystems in the Arctic to understand what the distant past of lakes and streams can tell us about how climate change is affecting the Arctic. His work is crucial for understanding the effects of humanity on the very waterways on which human life depends. Hosted and produced by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University. Podcast or Perish is produced with the support of York University. Visit our website at podcastorperish.ca.

What can the mud at the bottom of an Arctic lake tell us about the planet's future?In this episode of Podcast or Perish, I talk with Dr. Josh Thienpont, a paleolimnologist from York University's Faculty of Environmental and Urban Change. By analyzing ancient sediments, he reconstructs the history of northern freshwater ecosystems to trace the accelerating impacts of climate change. We discuss fieldwork in extreme environments and why the Arctic's past is key to understanding its rapidly changing present.***Full transcript, photos, and related resources:https://www.podcastorperish.ca/episodes/episode-039-josh-thienpont***Podcast or Perish is about academic research and why it matters. Hosted by Prof. Cameron Graham.

Who gets to feel at home online?In this episode of Podcast or Perish, I talk with Dr. Alison Harvey, Associate Professor of Communications at York University. Her research examines gender, race, and labor in digital gaming and online communities. We discuss how inclusion efforts sometimes reproduce exclusion, and how critical media scholarship can make digital spaces more equitable.***Full transcript, photos, and related resources:https://www.podcastorperish.ca/episodes/episode-038-alison-harvey***Podcast or Perish is about academic research and why it matters. Hosted by Prof. Cameron Graham.

Dr. Alison Harvey of York University studies digital games from a communications and culture perspective. Her research looks at issues of inclusivity, justice, and accessibility in digital culture. The multibillion-dollar electronic games industry blurs the line between work and play, exacerbating the exploitation of workers. This makes it an ideal site for Dr. Harvey to study contemporary employment practices. Hosted and produced by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University. Podcast or Perish is produced with the support of York University. Visit our website at podcastorperish.ca.

Dr. Ozzy Mermut of York University's Centre for Vision Research investigates the diagnosis and treatment of age-related eye diseases using lasers. Her work on biophotonics harnesses the power of light to provide new insights into the structure and function of the eye, with the promise of new diagnostic tools and minimally-invasive treatments for serious eye diseases. Hosted and produced by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University. Podcast or Perish is produced with the support of York University. Visit our website at podcastorperish.ca.

Can beams of light save sight?In this episode of Podcast or Perish, I talk with Dr. Ozzy Mermut of York University's Centre for Vision Research. Her pioneering work in biophotonics uses lasers and optical imaging to study and treat age-related eye diseases. We explore how light reveals the structure of the retina, how multidisciplinary science drives discovery, and why she calls the eye “the window to the brain.”***Full transcript, photos, and related resources:https://www.podcastorperish.ca/episodes/episode-037-ozzy-mermut***Podcast or Perish is about academic research and why it matters. Hosted by Prof. Cameron Graham.

Prof. Dayna Scott, of York University's Osgoode Hall Law School, holds a Canada Research Chair in Environmental Law & Justice. Her work examines the problematic jurisdictional reality that shapes the transition to a green economy, as Canadian mining companies seek to develop resources on land belonging to the First Nations. Hosted and produced by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University. Podcast or Perish is produced with the support of York University. Visit our website at podcastorperish.ca.

Who bears the cost of Canada's green transition?In this episode of Podcast or Perish, I talk with Prof. Dayna Scott, Canada Research Chair in Environmental Law and Justice at York University's Osgoode Hall Law School. She examines how Canada's push for critical minerals and renewable energy development intersects with Indigenous rights and environmental governance. We discuss what a just transition really means, and how law can either reinforce or resist extractive power.***Full transcript, photos, and related resources:https://www.podcastorperish.ca/episodes/episode-036-dayna-scott***Podcast or Perish is about academic research and why it matters. Hosted by Prof. Cameron Graham.

Prof. Andrea O'Reilly of York University studies motherhood from a profoundly feminist perspective. Deconstructing the taken-for-granted, culturally normative image of mothers has led her to publish over 20 books on mothering. Her most recent work explores the inordinate impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on mothers. Hosted and produced by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University. Podcast or Perish is produced with the support of York University. Visit our website at podcastorperish.ca.

How has feminist theory transformed our understanding of motherhood?In this episode of Podcast or Perish, I talk with Prof. Andrea O'Reilly of York University. She studies motherhood. We explore how decades of feminist scholarship have challenged cultural myths about mothers, caregiving, and equality—and how storytelling itself becomes a form of resistance.***Full transcript, photos, and related resources:https://www.podcastorperish.ca/episodes/episode-035-andrea-oreilly***Podcast or Perish is about academic research and why it matters. Hosted by Prof. Cameron Graham.

How did teachers balance care, conviction, and exhaustion during the pandemic?In this episode of Podcast or Perish, I talk with Dr. Sarah Barrett, Associate Professor in the Faculty of Education, York University. We discuss her research on how educators' personal beliefs and values shaped their response to online learning, and how empathy and integrity guided classrooms through crisis.***Full transcript, photos, and related resources:https://www.podcastorperish.ca/episodes/episode-034-sarah-barrett***Podcast or Perish is about academic research and why it matters. Hosted by Prof. Cameron Graham.

Dr. Sarah Barrett, of the Faculty of Education at York University, studies the impact that the core beliefs and values of teachers have on classroom practice. She talks here about the emotional experience of online learning and how this has affected teachers and students during the pandemic. Hosted and produced by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University. Podcast or Perish is produced with the support of York University. Visit our website at podcastorperish.ca.

Can a camera capture the soul of a dancer?In this episode of Podcast or Perish, I talk with Dr. Patrick Alcedo, Chair of Dance at York University and an award-winning documentary filmmaker. Drawing on his fieldwork in the Philippines, he shows how movement, ritual, and film come together to tell stories of faith, resilience, and community—and how scholarship itself can move between art and advocacy.***Full transcript, photos, and related resources:https://www.podcastorperish.ca/episodes/episode-033-patrick-alcedo***Podcast or Perish is about academic research and why it matters. Hosted by Prof. Cameron Graham.

Dr. Patrick Alcedo, Chair of the Department of Dance at York University, is an award-winning filmmaker whose documentaries capture the beauty of motion and the dreams of possibility among dancers in the Philippines. His work is gorgeous and human, with carefully framed images and haunting, evocative soundtracks. Hosted and produced by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University. Podcast or Perish is produced with the support of York University. Visit our website at podcastorperish.ca.

How do everyday products make their way to store shelves—and what happens when that journey breaks down?In this episode of Podcast or Perish, I talk with Prof. Johnny Rungtusanatham, Canada Research Chair in Supply Chain Management at York University. We discuss how climate disasters, pandemics, and policy decisions ripple through supply networks, what the B.C. floods reveal about Canada's economic resilience, and how research can help build systems that recover faster from crisis.***Full transcript, photos, and related resources:https://www.podcastorperish.ca/episodes/episode-032-johnny-rungtusanatham***Podcast or Perish is about academic research and why it matters. Hosted by Prof. Cameron Graham.

Prof. Johnny Rungtusanatham, Canada Research Chair in Supply Chain Management at York University, is a leading expert on the subject of supply chain disruptions. We discuss the impact of the huge storm in British Columbia, why stores are sold out of many goods during the pandemic, and what kinds of public policies could make supply chains more resilient. Hosted and produced by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University. Podcast or Perish is produced with the support of York University. Visit our website at podcastorperish.ca.  

How do doctors cope with the emotions of life-and-death decisions?In this episode of Podcast or Perish, I talk with Dr. Leeat Granek of the School of Health Policy and Management, York University. Her research brings psychology and medicine together to explore how grief, empathy, and moral distress shape clinical judgment—and how acknowledging emotion can make healthcare more humane.***Full transcript, photos, and related resources:https://www.podcastorperish.ca/episodes/episode-031-leeat-granek***Podcast or Perish is about academic research and why it matters. Hosted by Prof. Cameron Graham.

Dr. Leeat Granek, of the School of Health Policy & Management in the Faculty of Health at York University, studies the emotional, psychological, and contextual factors that shape how healthcare workers do their jobs. Her research has helped thousands of oncologists and neurosurgeons understand how they process grief and how their emotional connection to patients influences life-or-death decisions that they face every day. Hosted and produced by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University. Podcast or Perish is produced with the support of York University. Visit our website at podcastorperish.ca.  

How do we detect pollutants that hide at parts per trillion?In this episode of Podcast or Perish, I talk with Prof. Satinder Brar, James and Joan Love Chair in Environmental Engineering at the Lassonde School of Engineering, York University. She explains what “emerging contaminants” are, how her lab tracks them in wastewater, and how collaboration across science, engineering, and policy is essential to keeping our water safe.***Full transcript, photos, and related resources:https://www.podcastorperish.ca/episodes/episode-030-satinder-brar***Podcast or Perish is about academic research and why it matters. Hosted by Prof. Cameron Graham.

Prof. Satinder Brar, James and Joanne Love Chair in Environmental Engineering at York University, studies emerging contaminants in wastewater. She creates the techniques to identify new pollutants such as pharmaceutical compounds that are hazardous at extremely low concentrations, and then eliminate them in ways that contribute positively to the ecosystem. Hosted by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University. Produced by Cameron Graham and Andrew Castillo. Visit our website at podcastorperish.ca Podcast or Perish is produced with the support of York University.

Jeremy Kerr, Professor of Biology at the University of Ottawa, studies the causes of biodiversity decline and ecosystem degradation. Catherine Sirois-Delisle, PhD student at the University of Ottawa, studies the effects of human activities on the ranges dragonflies and bumblebees using complex distribution models. Hosted, scripted and produced by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University. Podcast or Perish is produced with the support of York University. Visit our website at podcastorperish.ca  

What can bees and dragonflies tell us about a warming world?In this episode of Podcast or Perish, I talk with Prof. Jeremy Kerr and doctoral candidate Catherine Sirois-Delisle from the University of Ottawa. Drawing on massive datasets and fieldwork, they show how climate change reshapes the ranges of pollinators and other species—and what those shifts mean for conservation, ecosystems, and humanity's future on a changing planet.***Full transcript, photos, and related resources:https://www.podcastorperish.ca/episodes/episode-029-jeremy-kerr-and-catherine-sirois-delisle***Podcast or Perish is about academic research and why it matters. Hosted by Prof. Cameron Graham.

Dr. Steven Bittle is an Associate Professor of Criminology at the University of Ottawa and an expert on corporate crime. We discuss how so many of the Canadians who have died from COVID have been elderly residents of for-profit long term care homes. At what point would the death of so many of a corporation’s customers be considered a crime? Steven walks us through this question, and explains what would have to happen for a long term care corporation to be prosecuted for a crime. Hosted by Cameron Graham, Professor of Accounting at York University. Produced by Cameron Graham and Bertland Imai of York’s Learning Technology Services. Visit our website at podcastorperish.ca. Podcast or Perish is produced with the support of York University.