Podcasts about informed opinions

Tonight, Shari Graydon is interviewed on The Brian Crombie Hour. Shari is an award-winning author, speaker and advocate who is currently the Catalyst of Informed Opinions, a national organization that amplifies the voices of women to ensure their experiences, ideas and insights influence conversations and decision-making in Canada. Informed Opinions Catalyst, Shari Graydon brings a wealth of knowledge, drawing on her 30 years of experience in politics, journalism, public relations and teaching. She has trained thousands of women and gender-diverse individuals to effectively communicate their insights and influence public opinion through the media and in person, in writing and through presentations. She creates a dynamic and supportive learning environment where participants feel comfortable exploring new techniques and concepts. Shari talks about women's voices in the media and in politics. 

In honour of International Women's Day, we're using today's conversation to take a closer look at women's rights, and what is being done to elevate women's voices from all over Canada.Joining us in today's episode of Leader Talks with Anne-Marie Pham is Shari Graydon, an award-winning author, speaker, print and broadcast columnist, and advocate for women's rights. She is also the founder of Informed Opinions, a social mission project that seeks to amplify the voices of women and gender-diverse people to ensure that their experiences and insights help shape a more equitable and inclusive Canada.In today's conversation with Shari, we delve into the current state of the media landscape in Canada, the progress that has been made in terms of gender, diversity, and representation, and what still needs to change. She tells us about the various initiatives that Informed Opinions have undertaken, their impact on women's lives and the conditions that motivated them to step into the political sphere. Shari also shares her recommendations for the media on how to improve gender equality, along with her advice to organizations on how to foster gender equality in the workplace. Be sure to tune in to hear all of Shari's thought-provoking insights, the urgent work being done by Informed Opinions, and much more!Key points from this episode:Taking a moment to honour International Women's Day.Introducing today's guest Shari Graydon, founder of Informed Opinions.Shari's hopes for the future of gender equality.The experiences that led to her becoming a fierce advocate for gender equality.Examining the difference between equality and equity through a gender lens.Reflections on the media landscape in Canada concerning diversity, gender, and representation; the progress that's been made, and what still needs to change.Details on the Gender Gap Tracker: its benefits and shortcomings.The mission behind Shari's organization, Informed Opinions, and the work that they do.An overview of their new campaign, Balance the Power, and how you can get involved.Examples of how women's lives have been changed by Informed Opinions.Helping women step out of imposter syndrome, and why you don't have to be “the best candidate” to share your informed opinion.Shari's recommendations for the media on trying to improve gender equality.Advice on how organizations can improve gender equality in the workplace.Links Mentioned in Today's Episode:Shari GraydonShari Graydon on LinkedInShari Graydon on XInformed OpinionsGender Gap TrackerEqual VoiceBalance the PowerCanadian Centre for Diversity and InclusionLeader Talks with Anne-Marie Pham

Adam Hawk and Ryan discuss all things golf, the new TGL, a dye job, and Eric "Thirst Trap" Crane.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This month, host Bill McGeeney is joined by Ziz Knight, cofounder of the newly formed, Dark Skies Los Angeles, and Drew Evans, of the Flagstaff Dark Skies Coalition / Astrophotographer.See Full Show Notes at LightPollutionNews.com.Perma-noon: On Light Pollution and the Way We Talk About the Natural World, Lauren Collee, LARB. This Incredible Glamping Site in Utah Is the First Resort to Become Dark Sky Certified, Stefanie Waldek, Travel & Leisure. How New ‘Dark Sky Resorts' Will Help The Growing Astro-Tourism Market, James Carter, Forbes. Dark skies & Wild roars: Astrotourism in Safari destinations, Tsoko Maela, Getaway. Kayaking, night swims and stargazing: embracing adventure in Alentejo, Portugal, Orla Thomas, National Geographic. Three high-profile bills the California legislature will hear before session ends, Edan Villavolas, Washington Examiner. Cape May Introduces Light Pollution Ordinance, Vince Conti, Cape May County Herald. You can see the Milky Way from Nantucket. Residents want to keep it that way, Paula Moura, WBUR. Saving the Night Sky, Josh Riedel, Esquire. Should Greenwich ban night-time 'landscape lighting?'' It may protect migrating birds, experts say., Robert Marchant, Greenwich Time. Drivers' Experiences and Informed Opinions of Presence Sensitive Lighting Point towards the Feasibility of Introducing Adaptive Lighting in Roadway Contexts, Smart Cities. Sleeping on the ISS isn't easy. This lamp for astronauts could help, Monisha Ravisetti, Space.com Lights Out, Texas! is helping keep the stars at night big and bright, Cole Baerlocher, Agrilife. Arch to dim lights for birds in September, Daniel Newman, STL Today. Support the showLike what we're doing? For the cost of coffee, you can become a Monthly Supporter? Your assistance will help cover server and production costs.

Canada ranks 61st in the world for women's political representation (as of Aug. 2023). So, what needs to happen for women to achieve parity in politics? / Le Canada se classe au 61e rang mondial pour ce qui est de la représentation des femmes en politique (selon les données d'août 2023). Alors, posons-nous la question : Que faut-il faire pour que les femmes atteignent la parité en politique?This Gender Equality Week, join Heidi Yetman, CTF/FCE President, for a conversation about women's political representation in Canada with Shari Graydon of Informed Opinions. / En cette Semaine de l'égalité des sexes, joignez-vous à la présidente de la CTF/FCE Heidi Yetman, qui discute de la représentation des femmes en politique au Canada avec Shari Graydon, de l'organisation Femmes Expertes.This episode discusses: / Dans cet épisode, nous traiterons des sujets suivants : The Balance of Power campaign; / la campagne « L'équilibre des pouvoirs »; The gender gap in Canada and around the world; / l'écart entre les genres au Canada et ailleurs;Measures other countries are taking to ensure a balance of power in politics; /les mesures que prennent d'autres pays pour assurer l'équilibre des pouvoirs en politique;Importance and benefits of gender parity in politics; / l'importance et les avantages de la parité des genres en politique;And more. / et plus encore.Learn More / Pour en savoir plusCheck out the Balance of Power website: https://shorturl.at/aHY39 / Allez voir le site de la campagne « L'équilibre des pouvoirs » : https://shorturl.at/jyGOYExplore an interactive map to see how women are represented across Canada: https://shorturl.at/lxNP4 / Explorez une carte interactive pour voir dans quelle mesure les femmes sont représentées au Canada : https://shorturl.at/cL012Share the backgrounder : https://bit.ly/45Upc0w / Transmettez le document d'information : https://bit.ly/3ZhD42AEmail your MP to ask what they're doing to ensure women are equitably represented with this sample letter available for download (en anglais seulement).(Balado en anglais, accompagné d'un document en français et en anglais présentant les faits saillants)The Source podcast is produced by the CTF/FCE in Ottawa, on the traditional unceded territory of the Algonquin Anishinaabe People. / La balado Source est produite à Ottawa, sur le territoire traditionnel non cédé du peuple algonquin anichinabé, par la CTF/FCE. Follow us on social media / Suivez-nous dans les médias sociaux : Twitter @CTFFCE, Facebook @CTF.FCE, Instagram @ctffce.Views expressed do not necessarily represent the policies nor the views of the CTF/FCE. / Les points de vue exprimés dans cet épisode ne représentent pas forcément les principes directeurs ou les points de vue de la CTF/FCE.

Chris and Jonathan talk to Michelle Cohen, MD, CCFP, FCFP, an assistant professor at Queen University's Department of Family Medicine and a staff physician at Lakeview Family Health Team. Dr. Cohen provides gender-affirming care and is here to dispel myths surrounding trans people, especially the panic around the mistaken idea that children are being rushed to transition. If you have a child who is questioning their gender identity, make sure to listen to this episode before reading what the media typically reports on trans issues. Of note, the “1 Million March for Children” is scheduled to take place on September 20th across Canada. It is part of our current anti-trans panic, with the organizers claiming to “peacefully protest against the push for LGBT ideology in schools.” (2:10) What is gender-affirming care and how easy is it to access? (8:39) Gender vs. sex (13:44) Estrogen is not just for women (19:08) Children are not being rushed through trans medical care (23:15) Puberty blockers are not just for trans teens (28:27) Transition surgeries are not happening for teens under the age of legal majority (31:31) Is “trans” the new “emo?” (35:30) Intersex people and non-consensual surgeries (37:24) The media fuels the trans panic, which has ties to the anti-vaccine movement (42:46) Canadian transphobia: imported or homegrown? (45:28) Your kid is questioning their gender. Now what?   * Theme music: “Fall of the Ocean Queen“ by Joseph Hackl. To contribute to The Body of Evidence, go to our Patreon page at: http://www.patreon.com/thebodyofevidence/. Patrons get a bonus show on Patreon called “Digressions”! Check it out!    Links: 1) The anonymous National Post editorial: https://nationalpost.com/opinion/np-view-canada-must-slow-down-and-reform-transgender-treatments-for-minors 2) The San Francisco Chronicle article by Soleil Ho: https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/article/new-york-times-trans-18214925.php 3) Michelle Cohen on X (formerly known as Twitter): https://twitter.com/DocMCohen 4) Michelle Cohen on Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/docmcohen.bsky.social 5) Michelle Cohen on Informed Opinions: https://informedopinions.org/view-expert-profile/?expert-id=45189  

The Provincial election is now three weeks away. Do you consider ‘gender parity' when you are looking at choosing a political party? We speak with Shari Graydon, CEO of Calgary-based think tank “Informed Opinions” on the importance of gender parity, and what can be done to even the playing field for women entering politics. Are you looking to make some healthy changes to your diet? Maybe it's best to leave the ‘fad diets' and latest ‘trends' behind and pay a visit to your family doctor. We discuss the resources available and first ‘steps' to take toward making such a change with Dr. Ted Jablonski, our on-call family physician. Finally, whether we know it, or not, we all carry some ‘unresolved pain' with us from childhood to adulthood. We talk about how to face these past issues that may be hindering us from growth, with Dr. Charysse Johnson, Psychotherapist and ‘Mindfulness Practitioner'.

In this episode, we speak with Shari Graydon, founder of Informed Opinions, an award-winning author, and a women's advocate. Shari has spent over 25 years helping women to position themselves as thought leaders and amplifying their voices in public discourse. We discuss her work founding Informed Opinions, which supports women in sharing their expertise and perspectives with the media and other public forums. Shari shares her insights on the importance of having equitable inclusion of diverse women's voices in every arena, and how to overcome barriers to achieving this. If you're looking to develop the confidence to speak up and amplify your voice, especially in male-dominated spaces, this episode is a must-listen.More about Shari: In this episode, we have the pleasure of speaking with Shari Graydon, founder and catalyst of Informed Opinions, an award-winning author, and a women's advocate. Shari has spent over 25 years shamelessly exploiting the media to draw attention to issues she knows and cares about. She now motivates and trains others to do the same, helping them to position themselves as thought leaders. With degrees in Theatre and Communications from UBC and SFU, Shari has published two award-winning media literacy books for youth and has been named one of Canada's Top 100 Most Powerful Women.How to find Shari:TwitterLinkedIn WebsiteHow to find Informed Opinions: LinkedInTwitterFacebookWebsitePodcast recommendation(s): The Daily The New Yorker Radio Hour We can do hard things Book recommendation(s):Women Talking by Miriam Toews How to find WOMENdontDOthat:PatreonInstagramTwitterBlogPodcastNewsletterWebsiteInterested in sponsorship? Contact us at hello@womendontdothat.com

Women in Canada make up less than a 1/3 of elected officials and that's bad for everyone, and yes that means men too. Having women in elected positions leads to more inclusive and equitable representation, diverse perspectives, and better overall governance, ultimately benefiting society as a whole. Shari Graydon, founder of Informed Opinions is committed to changing our political landscape and has launched balanceofpower.ca to help women attain power to drive positive change in their communities and improve the lives of more Canadians. I am thrilled to share a new partnership at What She Said with Care to Know. Care to Know.ca is a free resource where Canadians receive the latest health information, updates on new and existing treatments and advice from Canadian doctors via email. Over the next six months we'll take a closer look at seasonal allergies and asthma, skincare, diabetes, weight management and menopause but today we're going to share how caretoknow works with Dr. Christine Palmay so you can stop going down rabbit holes with Dr. Google. Anne Brodie is back with another big Saturday night at the movies and this week Kiefer Sutherland is back in Rabbit Hole, a new series on Paramount, Gabriel Basso stars as a low-level FBI agent pulled into non-stop action in Netflix's new The Night Agent, Director Jean-Christophe Klotz's thrilling history of Hollywood's part in bringing Nazi war criminals to justice in Filmmakers for the Prosecution, an adaptation of Sandra Schulberg's Monograph and an urgently important documentary. Next up, Anne is back with an interview with Julian Assange's Dad and brother, John and Gabriel Shipton. Julian is perhaps The most famous hacker publisher in the world and remains in London's tough Belmarsh prison awaiting possible extradition to the US to face trial for espionage. If convicted, he faces 175 years in prison. His crime? Leaking videos of US military war crimes against Iraqis, provided to him by soldier Chelsea Manning and published on WikiLeaks. Assange's father John Shipton, and brother Gabriel continue to lobby for his release citing freedom of the press as Assange's mental and physical health continues to deteriorate. Don't miss this interview. I love a great whodunit, which is why I was so thrilled to catch up with Amy Stuart, author of the newly released A Death At the Party from Simon & Schuster. Amy joins me to share how she kept the pace non-stop in this day in a life story that will have you on the edge of your seat and guessing to the bitter end who the victim will be. Finally, food waste in Canada remains a huge problem, in fact, Canada is the worst in the world for throwing away food. Think about that. Our small little nation is #1 for all the wrong reasons. Part of the problem are those best before dates which muddy the waters for consumers about food safety. Lori Nikkel, CEO of Second Harvest joins me to clear the air.

In this episode of "The Truth in This Art", host Rob Lee interviews Hrag Vartanian, editor-in-chief and co-founder of Hyperallergic. With expertise in contemporary art and its intersection with politics, Hrag shares insights on his journey as an art critic, curator, and lecturer. He talks about his founding of Hyperallergic in 2009 and how it has grown to reach over a million readers and listeners a month through its award-winning reporting, informed opinions, and quality conversations about art. Hrag also discusses his interest in decolonization and shares details about some of his notable curatorial projects, including the world's first multi-disciplinary exhibition of social media-related art. Listeners will gain a deeper understanding of the power of journalism and the cultural and economic realities that shape the world of art, culture, and politics. About HyperallergicHyperallergic is an online arts magazine, based in Brooklyn, New York. Founded by the art critic Hrag Vartanian and his husband Veken Gueyikian in October 2009, the site describes itself as a "forum for serious, playful, and radical thinking".The Truth In This ArtThe Truth In This Art is a podcast interview series supporting vibrancy and development of Baltimore & beyond's arts and culture. To find more amazing stories from the artist and entrepreneurial scenes in & around Baltimore, check out my episode directory. Stay in TouchNewsletter sign-upSupport my podcastShareable link to episodeCreators & Guests Rob Lee - Host Hrag Vartanian - Guest Rob Lee & The Truth in This Art present "Summer of Soul"Attention all movie lovers and fans of "The Truth In This Art" podcast (www.thetruthinthisart.com)! Host Rob Lee is thrilled to partner with Pratt Library for a four-part Black Cinema series at Pratt Library from March through June 2023, starting with Thompson's 2022 Oscar-winning documentary, Summer of Soul. Summer of Soul reclaims the legacy of 1969's Harlem Cultural Festival, which promoted Black pride and culture with musical performances by Nina Simone, Stevie Wonder, B.B. King, the Chambers Brothers, Gladys Knight & the Pips, and Sly & the Family Stone.Join Rob for a night of trivia and conversation as he breaks down movies connected to Black history, culture, music and cinema. The three other films in the series - all directed by Spike Lee -  include The BlacKKKlansman (April 26), Do the Right Thing (May 25) and He Got Game (June 22). Thursday, March 9 at 5:30pm for more information and to secure tickets ★ Support this podcast ★

70% of the voices of authority heard in Canadian media as experts and commentators are men, compared to the 30% share women have. This is a statistic found by Informed Opinions, a non-profit that is all about amplifying the voices of women and gender-diverse people for a more equitable society. Eleanor's guest today is Shari Graydon, the catalyst and director of this organization, and she's here this week to explore the topic of amplifying women's voices.   Get full show notes and more information here: https://safimedia.co/530

Canada ranks 60th out of 187 countries when it comes to the representation of women in politics. Why are women underrepresented and what needs to be done to 'change' the 'lopsided' statistics? We spoke with Shari Greydon, CEO of Informed Opinions for insight.

A new Abacus Data reveals that two in three Canadians (66%) are either concerned, disappointed, surprised or angry to learn that Canada ranks 59th out of 187 countries in the percentage of women that make up national parliament (since the survey, Canada has fallen to 60th place). And the majority (63%) think political parties or the government — rather than women themselves — should be responsible for ensuring equal representation of men and women in politics. Why is this the case? To join Alex about this topic, we brought on Shari Graydon, CEO of Informed Opinions.

SHARI GRAYDON, CEO of Informed Opinions, who is leading the campaign

Guest:  Shari Graydon, CEO of Informed Opinions; Leading the “Balance of Power” campaign.

Did you know that when it comes to women being cited in Canadian newspapers, they are cited only 30-32% of the time?  Why are women not speaking up?  The fact is that many do NOT feel like they are the BEST person to do so. But in reality, they do have the knowledge. They are just not always taking the opportunity to do so.  Shari Graydon is a women's advocate, writer, speaker and Founder of Informed Opinions, a non-profit organization that amplifies the voice of women and works to ensure the perspectives and priorities of women in all their diversity are equitably reflected in the news media and integrated into Canadian society. Join us for our talk with Shari, a woman who definitely plays big! Shari Graydon https://www.sharigraydon.com/ Informed Opinions https://informedopinions.org/   ******   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/yournext50podcast IG: https://www.instagram.com/yournext50podcast/   ------------------------ CONNECT WITH SYLVIA OTVOS, Visibility and Business Coach Go to https://so-vibrant.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sylviaotvos/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SOVibrantVisibilityCoach   ----------------------------------- CONNECT WITH JENNY MITCHELL, Executive Coach and Fundraising Coach Website: https://www.chavender.com  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chavender-research-initiatives-inc./about/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/JennyChavender

Guest: Shari Graydon, Campaign Lead & Founder of Informed Opinions.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Shari Graydon, the catalyst and director at Informed Opinions, and Martha Paynter, a registered nurse and the chair of Wellness Within, spoke with host Jeff Douglas about the impact anti-social behaviour has on people who are just trying to carve out their own space on social media.

Here are some of the topics we explore with Shari Graydon in this episode: Why and when are you the best person to speak on a particular subject? Can you add value? Are you comfortable calling yourself an expert? Mind mapping your way to being comfortable. If any of these resonate with you, listen to this incredibly important interview of a woman who advocates for other women. She works motivating, training and amplifying women when they speak up in the media through the organization she founded - Informed Opinions. To learn more about Shari's work and Informed Opinions visit:https://www.sharigraydon.com https://www.informedopinions.orghttps://www.linkedin.com/in/shari-graydon-66ab0a23/Here are a few other relevant blog posts:https://informedopinions.org/expert-status-less-important-than-insightful-context/https://informedopinions.org/heres-what-i-could-talk-about/https://informedopinions.org/why-women-decline-interviews-and-how-were-trying-to-change-thatIf you loved this episode, please rate and review on iTunes!If you want support with your visibility head to www.thebeauvoirgroup.com or book a chat with me here I love to hear from you! Let's connect:www.linkedin.com/in/bibigi-haile Instagram @bibigihaileunleashed@speakeasy.work

Covering every single band to ever exist, one rapid-fire quiz at a time. This week, Chris and Ethan get together to test one another's knowledge and hear some opinions. Hot takes issued free of charge. Listen along as they roll away the stone on Greta Van Fleet, explain why this is a Collective Soul Fan Zone, and share what they really do think about The Beatles. If you are enjoying the show, becoming a Patron is the most helpful way to support us. If you have gotten more than $2 of satisfaction from this show, click the link here :) https://www.patreon.com/grunge_bible Support the show, buy some merch! https://grungebible.creator-spring.com/

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Welcome  to our ongoing coverage of the Minnesota murder trial of Derek Chauvin, over the in-custody death of George Floyd.  I am Attorney Andrew Branca for Law of Self Defense, providing guest commentary and analysis of this trial for Legal Insurrection.Find video and text versions of this content here:Chauvin Trial Day 5 Wrap-Up: Poorly Informed Witnesses Provide State with Poorly Informed OpinionsRemember:You carry a gun so you're hard to kill.Know the law so you're hard to convict!Stay safe!--AndrewAttorney Andrew F. BrancaLaw of Self Defense LLCNothing in this content constitutes legal advice. Nothing in this content establishes an attorney-client relationship, nor confidentiality. If you are in immediate need of legal advice, retain a licensed, competent attorney in the relevant jurisdiction. Law of Self Defense LLC ©  2021 All rights reserved. May not be reproduced in any form.

In this episode, Jonathan and Jordon talk about different ways we can bridge the gap between diverse ideologies and the strength that comes out of reaching out to those you disagree with. We touch on the documentary "Five Broken Camera's, and our guest this week is comedian Dan Abraham, who has attended and spoken at BLM protests from the start. Check Dan out @FunnyDanAbraham Follow us on Twitter: twitter.com/AmericanJewPod Follow us on Instagram: Instagram.com/AmericanJewPodcast Check out our FB page: Facebook.com/AmericanJewPodcast Email us: AmericanJewPodcast@gmail.com

Kevin and Thom with several somewhat informed opinions today. They talked Caps to start then got to the Coronavirus. Skins' talk was specific to Dwayne Haskins today. Dominique Wilkins was a topic of conversation as well. Kevin and Aaron finished up with the Terps. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We've heard it time and time again: Don't read the comments. Except today, WWEST manager Danniele speaks with Dr. Maite Taboada, a professor in linguistics at Simon Fraser University, who actually takes time out of her day to read and study those very comments online. In this episode you'll hear all about her work with Informed Opinions on the Gender Gap Tracker, a tool that tracks in real time the number of women and men quoted in major news platforms, plus Maite's journey that took her to computational linguistics at SFU. Maite Taboada is a Professor in the Department of Linguistics at Simon Fraser University. Her research combines discourse analysis and computational linguistics, with an emphasis on discourse relations and sentiment analysis. Relevant Links: Discourse Processing Lab Gender Gap Tracker Informed Opinions Maite's Publications Hosted by: Danniele Livengood (@livengood) Theme Music: “Positive and Fun” by Scott HolmesProduced by: Vanessa Hennessey Please consider leaving us a review on iTunes or Stitcher! For more from Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology, you can follow us on Twitter at @WWEST_SFU, on Facebook at @WWEST.SFU, and subscribe to our biweekly newsletter at wwest.ca.

We are now in an election cycle with elections next week for municipal officeholders and school board members, and next year for president and Congress. How well are citizens prepared to play the role democracy assigns to them in making considered judgments when casting a vote? Walter Lippman, a long-time columnist and author of books on public opinion and governing, worried most citizens are unprepared. His view was that people live in the real world, but think in an imagined one. People are willing to admit there are two sides to a question, but they do not believe there are two sides to what they regard as “fact.” As the late Senator Daniel Patrick Moynihan said, you are entitled to your opinions but not to your own facts. In a political system such as ours, people can be expected to act on behalf of themselves and others, but how can that be if they are out of touch with reality? We know from decades of public opinion research that the general public’s ignorance of political

The ranter seeks to draw attention to himself or herself. The informed opinion focuses on the issue and potential resolutions.

Dr. Amanda Parriag is the president of an Ottawa-area organization called Media Action. It was created to respond to the sexism and bias that many believed were misrepresenting women in various forms of media including advertisements. The organization now runs workshops, through their program, Informed Opinions, aimed at teaching women how to write Op Ed. pieces to ensure their ideas and opinions are heard in the media. Media Action also runs a program called Ask Women Anything, where female experts on a variety of topics are invited to speak. Topics range from indigenous issues to the Me Too movement. Amanda is optimistic about the future, saying the girls growing up now are fearless, inspiring, and are taking the world by storm.

On this week's show Hilary Young, Robert Danay and Oliver Pulleyblank take a deep dive into the wide word of pardons. They discuss the recent request for a pardon by Robert Latimer, the propriety of mass pardons for the simple possession of cannabis and the right to be forgotten. In obiter dicta, Oliver recommends a technique for reading quotes in court that he picked up from the Hardcore History podcast, Rob recommends a story about the effect that Madam Justice Abella may have had on a recent controversial law in Israel and Hilary recommends Informed Opinions (https://informedopinions.org/), an organization that trains women to make their ideas more accessible to a broader audience and increase their impact. Twitter: @stereodecisis Facebook: facebook.com/stereodecisis

‘Well-informed opinion’ does not exist. It is a myth. Why is that? Show Notes We all want to be well-informed.  We hate being called ignorant. Unfortunately, I’m convinced that having a well-informed opinion is not easy. Not only is the concept of a well-informed opinion a myth, it’s also a non-requirement for human growth. What I Learned … Continue reading "‘Well-Informed Opinions’ Are A Myth. Here’s Why." The post ‘Well-Informed Opinions’ Are A Myth. Here’s Why. appeared first on Be Thoughtful.

Charlotte Mason wrote vastly on the subject of opinions, and this podcast will address some of her salient points. Do opinions matter? Does each person need to form their own? What do we do to help our children make sensible opinions? These questions and more will be discussed.

As part of the President's Dream Colloquium, WWEST manager Danniele chats with Shari Graydon of Informed Opinions for this minisode. Shari, an award-winning author, advocate, and speaker on the topic of women in media and advertising, shines light on the statistics of expert women participation in the media and lets us in on the exciting future initiatives of Informed Opinions. You can see Shari's talk at the Colloquium here. An award-winning author, advocate and speaker with 25 years of experience on both sides of the microphone, Shari Graydon founded and currently leads Informed Opinions, a non-profit project of Media Action working to amplify women’s voices. Links: Elizabeth Sheehy at Informed Opinions Informed Opinions Shari Graydon at the President's Dream Colloquium Guest: Shari Graydon (@sharigraydon) Hosted by: Danniele Livengood (@livengood) Theme Music: “Positive and Fun” by Scott Holmes Produced by:  Vanessa Reich-Shackelford For more from Westcoast Women in Engineering, Science and Technology, you can follow us on Twitter at @WWEST_SFU, on Facebook at @WWEST.SFU, and subscribe to our biweekly newsletter at wwest.ca.

The comedies came to play this week, with two episodes likely to be in Best of 2015 discussions later this year. Needless to say, the podcast is on the long side this week. First we look at a full (and ridiculous) week in comedy, including the dramatic reveal of Sin Rostro on Jane the Virgin, ... The post The Televerse #180- Informed Opinions: Educational Children’s Television appeared first on PopOptiq.

The fall TV season has officially kicked off, giving us plenty to discuss this week on the podcast. First we talk comedy, including a look at the Tim and Eric’s Bedtime Stories pilot and the finales of Married and You’re the Worst, then we head to genre, including the much anticipated (by some) Gotham pilot ... The post The Televerse #160- Informed Opinions: Forensic Science on TV with Ophilia Tesla appeared first on PopOptiq.

It’s yet another full week in television, with two big premieres and finales giving us plenty to discuss on the podcast. First we look at the comedies, including the finale of Review and the premiere of Louie. Then we talk a little Amazing Race, before getting into the genre series, including Supernatural’s back-door pilot and ... The post The Televerse #140- Informed Opinions: Science and Research on TV appeared first on PopOptiq.

The Olympics have given us one more light week of television, but with a handful of premieres to preview, there’s still plenty to discuss on the podcast. First we take a look at some of the coming week’s pilots and premieres (Mixology, Legit, The Americans, and The Red Road), then we talk through a lighter ... The post The Televerse #130- Informed Opinions: Doctors and Medicine on TV appeared first on PopOptiq.

Several shows may be on hiatus, but there’s still plenty of TV to fill the podcast this week. We kick things off with the comedies, including the Psych musical, before moving on to the week’s genre offerings and finishing up with the dramas, including the finales of Homeland and Masters of Sex. Then we welcome back SoS’s Amanda Williams to discuss portrayals of physical disabilities on television in our latest Informed Opinions segment. The post The Televerse #120- Informed Opinions: Physical Disabilities on Television appeared first on PopOptiq.

The fall season is fully under way, giving us once again, plenty to discuss on the podcast this week. We start with the comedies, looking at a handful of the week’s offerings, including the Super Fun Night premiere. Then we talk reality, with a look at The Voice Blind Auditions, the Top Chef New Orleans ... The post The Televerse #110- Informed Opinions: Lawyers and the Law on TV appeared first on PopOptiq.