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Open Minds with Christopher Balkaran

Open Minds with Christopher Balkaran

201 Episodes • By Christopher Balkaran • www.thestrongandfreepodcast.com...
Imagine if you could explore, with genuine curiosity, the most controversial and divisive topics of our time. The conversations would push you to explore new areas and uncover insightful ‘a-ha’ moments that pique your interest. These talks could help answer the questions you may have, like: why woul ...more
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Open Minds with Christopher Balkaran
Open Minds with Christopher Balkaran
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#200: Dr. Karen Neufeld and Dr. Jack Haggerty, Beyond the Verdict: Navigating MAID and Mental Health
SummaryDr. Jack Haggerty and Dr. Karen Neufeld  disc... more
Apr 23 2024 1h 3m
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#199: Susan Desjardins, Dying with Dignity Canada and the Misinformation on MAiD
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Mar 23 2024 56m
Chapter 1 22 sec
Introduction to Episode 199
Chapter 2 6 mins
Navigating Tough Conversations
Chapter 3 17 mins
Misinformation in Medical Assistance in Dying
Chapter 4 3 mins
Requesting and Providing Medical Assistance in Dying
Chapter 5 8 mins
Safeguards in Medical Assistance in Dying
Chapter 6 4 mins
Evolution of Conversations on Medical Assistance in Dying
Chapter 7 4 mins
Need for Comprehensive Data on Medical Assistance in Dying
Chapter 8 6 mins
Eligibility of Mature Minors for Medical Assistance in Dying
Chapter 9 3 mins
Shift in Perceptions on Medical Assistance in Dying
Chapter 10 1 min
Impactful Quote from the Carter Decision
Chapter 11 18 sec
Importance of Continuing Conversations on Medical Assistance in Dying
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#198: Jane Katkova, Navigating Canada's Immigration Maze
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Mar 16 2024 1h
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#197: The "Leave Our Kids Alone Movement," Mahmoud Mourra
My discussion with Mahmoud Mourra on the protests ag... more
Nov 2 2023 58m
Chapter 1 42 sec
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Chapter 2 39 mins
(Cont.) #197: The "Leave Our Kids Alone Movement," Mahmoud Mourra
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#196: Anti-LGBTQ Hate? Dean Lobo, Reenita V, The 519
LGBTQ issues have been in the news, particularly wit... more
Oct 12 2023 52m
Chapter 1 47 sec
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Chapter 2 34 mins
(Cont.) #196: Anti-LGBTQ Hate? Dean Lobo, Reenita V, The 519
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#195: Glenn Blackett, Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms - Wokeism
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Sep 28 2023 46m
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#194: Why Young Men and Remixed Racism with Jamil Jivani
-WATCH THIS INTERVIEW ON YOUTUBE-My conversation wit... more
Sep 5 2023 1h
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#193: Canada's Increasing Role in Your Digital Life, with Professor Michael Geist
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Jul 4 2023 1h 2m
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#192: Exploring Climate Uncertainty and Risk with Professor Judith A. Curry
Professor Judith A. Curry discusses her new book, &q... more
Jun 27 2023 59m
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#191: The Dinner Table Conversation - Diversity in Hiring and on College Campuses
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Jun 24 2023 38m
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#190: The Dinner Table Conversation - A Man's World?
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Jun 22 2023 26m
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#189: The Dinner Table Conversation - Changing Roles of Education
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Jun 20 2023 46m
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#188: Deepfakes: Believability, Vulnerability, Detection with Todd C. Helmus
The rise of deepfake technology has brought forth si... more
Jun 13 2023 45m
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#187: Poverty and Crime, A Conversation with Law Enforcement in the United States
"It's taught from young: Distrust the poli... more
May 30 2023 31m
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#186: Poverty and Health, A Conversation with a Resident Physician in New Jersey
"Poverty is one of the Leading Causes of Death.... more
May 23 2023 38m
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#185: Is a 4 Day Work Week in our Future? Charlotte Lockhart, 4 Day Week Global
I am certain you've heard that a 4-day work wee... more
May 16 2023 1h
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#184: Injecting Satire into our News: Blah TO and the Rise of News-Meets-Humour.
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May 9 2023 45m
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#183: Is College Worth It for Students from Low-Income Families? Professor Willie Elliott, University of Michigan
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May 4 2023 1h 17m
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#182: Should We Teach Race and Gender in the Classroom? Kaylene Stevens, Boston University
Racism and Gender issues are in the news and there i... more
Apr 18 2023 53m
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#181: The Three Skills I Wish I Learned in School, Christopher Balkaran Gives a Talk at York University
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Apr 11 2023 19m
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#180: How Does One Navigate Modern Dating?
Nothing is changing more rapidly it seems, like mode... more
Mar 28 2023 1h 18m
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#179: What is the Impact of Mental Health on Quality of Life? Pat Corrigan
"...people with seemingly 'less severe&apo... more
Mar 21 2023 46m
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#178: What is Gender Dysphoria? Ken Zucker, Clinical Psychologist
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Mar 14 2023 46m
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#177: The Dinner Table, Episode 01
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Mar 7 2023 55m
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#176: The Challenges with Affirmative Action, Professor Peter Arcidiacono
Despite the benefits of Affirmative Action as told b... more
Feb 28 2023 54m
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