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Informing the youth on the Canadian political scene featuring journalists, political thinkers and the occasional politician. Hosted by Zubair Hussain.

This Canadian Life


    • Aug 16, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 20m AVG DURATION
    • 32 EPISODES

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    S2E12: Bovine Burps, Seaweed, and Sustainable Agriculture

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 16, 2022 15:27


    In this episode, Kate speaks to Dr. Ermias Kebreab about his new discovery: that feeding cows seaweed will make them produce 80% less greenhouse gases. Listen to find out how he came up with this solution and what companies are already testing this out. Hint, hint - it may be your favourite ice cream brand! To find more from Youth In Politics, follow us at: @youthinpolitics_ on Instagram, @officialyouthinpolitics on Facebook, and @youthinpolitic_ on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voice-above/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voice-above/message

    S2E11: Policy for Aging Populations

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2022 44:25


    Kate and Colin Busby, the Director of Policy and Outreach at HEC Montréal, discuss public policies for aging populations: from healthcare and financing, to retirement and the impacts of inflation, Voice Above provides a deep dive into a policy field that affects all of us. To find more from Youth In Politics, follow us at: @youthinpolitics_ on Instagram, @officialyouthinpolitics on Facebook, and @youthinpolitic_ on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voice-above/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voice-above/message

    S2E10: Space Tourism and the Environment

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2022 9:44


    On this episode, Kate is joined by Dr. Karen Rosenlof to talk about space tourism's effect on the environment. To find more from Youth In Politics, follow us at: @youthinpolitics_ on Instagram, @officialyouthinpolitics on Facebook, and @youthinpolitic_ on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voice-above/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voice-above/message

    S2E9: Youth and Religion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 13, 2022 26:16


    Join Kate and Dr. Peter Beyer as they discuss the topic of youth and religion. This episode talks about what trends there are in levels of religion among young people and why they are happening. To find more from Youth In Politics, follow us at: @youthinpolitics_ on Instagram, @officialyouthinpolitics on Facebook, and @youthinpolitic_ on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voice-above/message

    S2E8 Students ON Elections

    Play Episode Listen Later May 29, 2022 12:46


    Join Kate as she chats with Thai Dillon Higashihara about upcoming Ontario election, what leaders are and are not doing to help students, and the policies they should have in their platforms to help our youth. To find more from Youth In Politics, follow us at: @youthinpolitics_ on Instagram, @officialyouthinpolitics on Facebook, and @youthinpolitic_ on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voice-above/message

    S2E7 Climate Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 22, 2022 17:16


    Join Kate as she chats with Dr. Matthew Hoffmann about the ongoing climate crisis, what governments are doing about it, and how COVID impacts international responses to climate change. To find more from Youth In Politics, follow us at: @youthinpolitics_ on Instagram, @officialyouthinpolitics on Facebook, and @youthinpolitic_ on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voice-above/message

    S2E6 Youth in Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later May 8, 2022 16:03


    Kate talks to William Legault-Lacasse about what its like running for office at the age of 23, his experience in politics, and how you can get involved. To find more from Youth In Politics, follow us at: @youthinpolitics_ on Instagram, @officialyouthinpolitics on Facebook, and @youthinpolitic_ on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voice-above/message

    S2E5 Canada's Federal Budget

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2022 30:12


    Kate talks about Budget 2022 with Charles Breton and Colin Busby from the Institute of Research and Public Policy. Housing, healthcare, and the health of Canada's economy some of the key topics highlighted in this episode. To find more from Youth In Politics, follow us at: @youthinpolitics_ on Instagram, @officialyouthinpolitics on Facebook, and @youthinpolitic_ on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voice-above/message

    S2E4: American Polarization and COVID-19

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2022 26:38


    Kate discusses political polarization in the U.S. and its effect on American COVID-19 responses with Dr. Shana Gadarian, American politics and political psychology professor at Syracuse University. To find more from Youth In Politics, follow us at: @youthinpolitics_ on Instagram, @officialyouthinpolitics on Facebook, and @youthinpolitic_ on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voice-above/message

    S2E3: Reconciliation in Canada

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2022 21:30


    Kate discusses Canada's path towards reconciliation and what non-Indigenous Canadians can do to champion reconciliation with Her Excellency The Right Honourable Mary May Simon, the 30th Governor-General of Canada. To find more from Youth In Politics, follow us at: @youthinpolitics_ on Instagram, @officialyouthinpolitics on Facebook, and @youthinpolitic_ on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voice-above/message

    S2E2 NATO in Ukraine

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 23, 2022 20:06


    Kate discusses NATO's role in the Ukraine Crisis with expert guest Robert Baines, President and CEO of the NATO Association of Canada. To find more from Youth In Politics, follow us at: @youthinpolitics_ on Instagram, @officialyouthinpolitics on Facebook, and @youthinpolitic_ on Twitter --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voice-above/message

    S2E1: Canada's Housing Crisis

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2022 30:13


    Kate discusses why there is a lack of affordable housing in Canada with guest Lindsay Davies-White FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIALS: Instagram @youthinpolitics_ Facebook @officialyouthinpolitics Twitter @youthinpolitic_ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voice-above/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voice-above/message

    S2 EP1: Voice Above Season 2 Intro

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2022 2:35


    Welcome to the first episode of season 2 of The Voice Above Podcast, In this episode, your host Kate will give an intro on what season 2 will be all about. Stay tuned and check us out on our socials FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIALS: Instagram @youthinpolitics_ Facebook @officialyouthinpolitics Twitter @youthinpolitic_ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voice-above/message

    S2: E1: Voice Above Introduction

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2022 2:44


    Welcome to season 2 first episode of the Voice Above Podcast, In this episode, your hosts Kate and Arisha give a quick intro on what the season will look like and what we should expect. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis yourself, or you know someone who is, please phone the number mentioned in the podcast. FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIALS: Instagram @youthinpolitics_ Facebook @officialyouthinpolitics Twitter @youthinpolitic_ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voice-above/message --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voice-above/message

    E4: China Modern day Holocaust

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 42:04


    In this week’s episode, we discuss China’s cultural genocide of Uighur Muslims. Please note that the contents of the discussion may be triggering for some as they refer to violence and abuse. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voice-above/message

    E3: The reality of Asian and Western parenting

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 32:01


    Did you grow up with stereotypically “Asian” or “Western” parents? Which style of parenting is better? Check out our latest episode as we discuss our thoughts and experiences from both types of parenting. @youthinpolitics_ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voice-above/message

    Chaos in America

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2021 33:01


    In this episode we talk all about the United States; the recent Capitol Hill insurrection, what it means to be racist, and if gun violence is ever justified. Stay tuned as we discuss the political volatility of one of the world’s biggest powerhouse nations. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voice-above/message

    E1: Is university really worth it?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 37:24


    Welcome to the first episode of the Voice Above Podcast, this episode your hosts Telha and Amelia dive into the education system to answer the life-changing question, Is University really worth it? FOLLOW US ON OUR SOCIALS: Instagram @youthinpolitics_ Facebook @officialyouthinpolitics Twitter @youthinpolitic_ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/voice-above/message

    YIP EXCLUSIVE: Maxime Bernier (PPC and Covid-19)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2020 13:05


    In this episode, YIP President Zubair Hussain had the chance to interview PPC leader Maxime Bernier ▪ FOLLOW US AND SUPPORT THE INITIATIVE @youthinpolitics_ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/this-canadian-life/message

    #12 Vince Cable (How Brexit and the UK Economy has been effected by Covid-19)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2020 11:50


    n this episode YIP Journalist @nate_saad had the chance to interview @vincecablemp Former Leader of the Liberal Democrats in the UK; .Vince Cable talked about Brexit and how the UK economy can move forward from the damages of Covid-19. ▪ ▪ FOLLOW US AND SUPPORT THE INITIATIVE @youthinpolitics_ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/this-canadian-life/message

    #11 Youth In Politics Podcast - MP Yvonne Jones (How Indigenous Communities Are Addressing COVID-19)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 5, 2020 18:06


    In this episode YIP Journalist Nathaniel Saad had the chance to interview MP Yvonne Jones from Canada. MP Jones talked about how Indigenous communities are addressing COVID-19. READ OUR NEWS ARTICLES: https://www.youthinpolitics.net/news SUBSCRIBE TO YOUTH IN POLITICS FOR NEW VIDEOS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrRU... FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/youthinpolitics_/ CREDITS: HOST: Nathaniel Saad PRODUCER: Zubair Hussain --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/this-canadian-life/message

    #10 Youth In Politics Podcast - Sen. Will Haskell (US Gun Laws & Youth Political Engagement)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 28, 2020 13:09


    In this episode we had the chance to interview the State Senator in America. Sen. Will Haskell talked about Gun Laws in the United States. In addition, to this we discussed how young people can be more involved in politics. READ OUR NEWS ARTICLES: https://www.youthinpolitics.net/news SUBSCRIBE TO YOUTH IN POLITICS FOR NEW VIDEOS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrRU... FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @youthinpolitics_ CREDITS: HOST: Zubair Hussain QUESTIONS BY: Ishrak Ahsan & Ammar Faridi --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/this-canadian-life/message

    #09: MP Edison Broce on Climate Change | Youth In Politics Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later May 13, 2020 16:56


    In this episode we had the chance to interview one of the youngest MP's in Panama. Edison Broce talks about how young people can be involved in politics more and discusses concerns about the environment. READ OUR NEWS ARTICLES: https://www.youthinpolitics.net/news SUBSCRIBE TO YOUTH IN POLITICS FOR NEW VIDEOS: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrRUQCCJA5ermPpCb87DuOw FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: @youthinpolitics_ CREDITS: HOST: Zubair Hussain QUESTIONS BY: Ishrak Ahsan & Ammar Faridi --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/this-canadian-life/message

    #07: Indian & Canadian Relations ft. Indian Consul General | Youth In Politics | Diplomacy Series #1

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2020 9:21


    As part of the new Diplomacy Series, we at The World Today are focusing on informing youth about diplomacy and how it can help make the world a better place.  This episode we had the chance to interview the Indian Consul General. We discussed the current relations between India & Canada. We also talked about the current trade numbers between the two nations. Furthermore, we discussed the Indians living in Canada and how they are affected.  #diplomacy#diplomats#india#canada#Indianforeignservice CREDITS:  Questions made by Telha Chohan & Ishrak Ahsan  Filmed by  Telha Chohan  Edited by Zubair Hussain  Coordinated by Ammar Faridi Subscribe, Like and Share for more of these interviews.   Follow TWT on our socials   Instagram: t.w.t_podcast_ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/this-canadian-life/message

    #06: Top 5 Issues in Canada ft. MP Mark Holland | Youth In Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2020 27:12


    I had the privilege of interviewing MP Mark Holland on issues facing Canada from Clean drinking water in Indengoues reserves, Coronavirus outbreak, Affordable housing, and Wexit Canada. CREDITS: Questions made by Telha Chohan & Ishrak Ahsan Filmed by Marcus Chen, Dylan Fleuelling, & Telha Chohan Edited by Marcus Chen Special Appearance by Israel Ayee Coordinated by Ammar Faridi Subscribe, Like and Share for more of these interviews. Follow TWT on our socials Instagram: t.w.t_podcast_ --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/this-canadian-life/message

    #05: Voice for WOMEN ft. Former PM Kim Campbell | Youth In Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2020 21:00


    It was a privilege hosting The Right Honorable Kim Campbell, the 19th Prime Minister of Canada. She is the ONLY woman PM in Canadian History. Today me and Madame Campbell discussed issues regarding woman. From the barriers woman face in work, gender gap, the UN and women. On top of the we discussed her experience serving as the only women PM of Canada. Follow TWT on Instagram @podcast_t.w.t Email us at: s300064010@gmail.com Follow us on YOUTUBE --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/this-canadian-life/message

    #04: Racist Country? ft. Senator Wanda Bernard | Youth In Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 28, 2020 19:27


    Today me and Senator Wanda Bernard discuss refugees, diversity, prejudice contained inside Canada. Follow TWT at IG @podcast_t.w.t Email us at s300064010@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/this-canadian-life/message

    Youth In Politics | SEASON 2 TRAILER

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2020 1:11


    WELCOME BACK TO SEASON 2 Follow TWT socials IG: official_t.w.t Email us at s300064010@gmail.com --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/this-canadian-life/message

    #03: The Case With TORONTO ft. Councillor Gord Perks | Youth In Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 21:08


    WELCOME BACK TO SEASON 2 Today me and Councillor Gord Perks discuss concerning issues residents of Toronto have. Everything from Climate Change, TTC, Crime, Homelessness and much more. Join me every Saturday at 2 p.m For a new Episode Follow TWT at IG @podcast_t.w.t Email us at s300064010@gmail.com --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/this-canadian-life/message

    #02: A for America ft. Kiwi Talkz | Youth In Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 9, 2019 37:02


    In Today's Episode we have Reece from Kiwi Talkz, We discussed everything from Trump's Policy, his characteristics, the NRA, etc. Follow The World Today on IG @podcast_t.w.t New EP every Saturday @ 2p.m --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/this-canadian-life/message

    #01: The Case with Universal Income ft. I Want 2 Know | Youth In Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 2, 2019 33:36


    Today we have a special Guest, the host of I Want 2 Know Podcast. We talked about UBI. In the next two decades, about 1 in 3 workers face the risk of losing their job to some form of new technology. Those who are in positions of a repetitive nature where the work they do is the same routine every day could even see their employment opportunities start to disappear sooner than that. Although other forms of automation have brought new jobs into the marketplace to offset these losses in the past, this time could be different. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/this-canadian-life/message

    Youth In Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2019 1:12


    The World Today Podcast. A podcast which explains current events, news articles, world issues and more. New Episodes every Saturday @ 2 P.m. Available on Spotify. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/this-canadian-life/message

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