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Wonk with Mike Episode 10 : pernicious destructive effects, with Luke Kawa

Bloomberg reporter Luke Kawa joins Mike Moffatt to talk about monetary policy and how to interpret statements from Bank of Canada governor Stephen Poloz.

/Thread Episode 9 : update your virus protection (week of August 3)

Host Sarah Turnbull is joined by Mike Moffatt, Aaron Reynolds, and Alex Paterson in the Canada 2020 studio to wrap up the week. Topics include Ontario News Now and comparisons to the CBC, and the Liberal government's track record on gay rights issues. Plus, Alex, Mike, and Aaron face off in the tweet game.

Explain like I’m Five Episode 7: guns in Canada

Solomon Friedman, criminal lawyer and co-author of the only textbook on Canadian gun law, joins Aaron Reynolds to demystify the regulations around buying, keeping, transporting, and using firearms in Canada.

2020 Live Episode 7: Justin Wolfers, Heather Boushey, Jen Robson part 2

Join Mike Moffatt for the second half of his conversation with Justin Wolfers, Heather Boushey, and Jen Robson about policy responses to inequality. Recorded live at the 5th Annual Canada 2020 Conference on June 5th, 2018.

Wonk with Mike Episode 9: on the edge of the abyss, with Stephanie Carvin

Dr. Stephanie Carver joins Mike Moffatt in the Canada 2020 studio to talk about Russian election interference, Canada's potential election 2019 vulnerabilities, and Bill C-59.

/Thread Episode 8: fishing with a pitchfork (week of July 27)

Mike Moffatt and Aaron Reynolds join host Sarah Turnbull in the Canada 2020 studio to summarize the week that was. Topics include what Canadians are most afraid of; tweets about handguns, bears, and selfdefence; and something that has been making Mike angry since 1989. Plus, Mike and Aaron face off in the Twitter trivia game.

Explain like I’m Five Episode 6: mindfulness, with Christina Crook

Christina Crook, author of The Joy of Missing Out, talks to Aaron Reynolds about mindfulness, the Twitter outrage cycle, and the importance of finding time to be bored.

Quality Content Episode 7: Gossip as Anthropology, with Lainey Gossip

Celebrity gossip aficionado Elaine Lui, otherwise known as Lainey Gossip, joins Alex Paterson to discuss gossip as anthropology, the merging of celebrity and politics, and the changing face of media in the #metoo era.

2020 Live Episode 6: solutions to inequality, part 1

Mike Moffatt sits down with Justin Wolfers, Heather Boushey, and Jen Robson to talk about policy responses to inequality. Recorded live at the 5th Annual Canada 2020 Conference on June 5th, 2018

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