Canada

What Does a City Councillor Even Do?

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Episode 10: Interview with Sarah Doucette, Toronto City Councillor (2010-2018)

Description: In the season one finale of the Real Talk Roundtable, Ajay and Prakash publish their first recorded interview with former Toronto City Councillor Sarah Doucette to learn what a councillor does, why people should engage with municipal politics, and the effects of Premier Ford's cut of council from the proposed 47 Councillors to 25.

Recorded: November 6th, 2018.

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What's It Like Being CEO Of A Video Game Company?

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Episode 9: Interview with Adam Boyes, CEO of Iron Galaxy Studios

Description: Should parents be worried about the effects of video games? What is up and coming in the video game industry? These are some of the questions answered in this episode of the Real Talk Roundtable. Prakash and Ajay interview Adam Boyes, CEO of Iron Galaxy Studios to get a comprehensive and honest look at the gaming industry.

Recorded: March 7th, 2019.

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Why Canadian History is Worth Remembering

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Episode 8: Interview with Christopher Moore, Historian and Author

Description: Ajay and Prakash interview Canadian historian, Chris Moore, and ask about Canadian history, learn about revisionist history, and how has history changed as a result of the digital age.

Recorded: June 10th, 2019.

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Is Canadian Health Care Really Free?

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Episode 7: Interview with Dr. Katherine Fierlbeck, Professor at Dalhousie University

Description: Want to learn about Canada's famous health care system? We do a deep dive into understanding the single payer system, how it's shaped by politics, and if Canadian health care is really free.

Recorded: August 7th, 2019.

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The Four-Time CEO: The Man Who Changed the Railroading Industry

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Episode 6: Book Discussion: Railroader: The Unfiltered Genius and Controversy of Four-Time CEO Hunter Harrison

Description: Prakash and Ajay go in-depth into the life of Hunter Harrison, CEO of four railroading companies. Don't care about railroading? Listen as the author of Hunter's biography, Howard Green, changes your mind.

Recorded: April 24th, 2019.

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Demystifying Credit Scores: Why Does it Matter?

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Episode 5: Interview with Andrew Graham, Co-Founder and CEO of Borrowell

Description: Know nothing about credit scores and why it impacts your life? Is a perfect credit score even possible? Is it better to pay your card off all at once or to pay after each transaction? Prakash and Ajay interview Andrew Graham, CEO of Borrowell, to learn all you need to know about credit scores.

Recorded: May 31st, 2019.

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What Can I Do If Someone Is Struggling with Their Mental Health?

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Episode 4: Interview with Benjamin Leikin, Supervisor Mental Health - Ottawa Public Health

Description: Are there risks in talking about mental health? Can 7 billion people all be happy? Continuing the spirit of Let's Talk Day in this episode, we speak to mental health advocate, Benjamin Leikin, and ask the tough questions on how you and your loved ones can support those struggling with mental health challenges.

Recorded: June 11th, 2019.

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How Does Business Journalism Affect My Life?

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Episode 3: Interview with Howard Green, former BNN Journalist/Founder, and best-selling author

Description: We ask Howard Green, former BNN Bloomsberg journalist and host of BNN's flagship interview show, Headline with Howard Green, how is business journalism different from other forms of journalism. And does the general public have to pay attention to business journalism or just business people?

Recorded: May 22nd, 2019.

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The Freedom to Joke: The State of Stand-Up Comedy

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Episode 2: Interview with Mark Breslin, CEO and Founder of Yuk Yuk's

Description: In the episode that will most likely cost them their jobs, Ajay and Prakash interview Mark Breslin, CEO and founder of Yuk Yuk's about comedy, its growth in Canada, and how the Internet has impacted the development of comedy.

Recorded: April 9th, 2019.

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Who Is Protecting Your Privacy And Why Should You Care?

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Episode 1: Interview with Dr. Ann Cavoukian, former Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario

Description: What better way to launch the Real Talk Roundtable than by interviewing the former Privacy Commissioner of Ontario and world-renowned expert, Dr. Ann Cavoukian? In this episode, we explore if it's possible to live in a free and safe society without giving up some of our privacy.

Recorded: April 16th, 2019.

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