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In this episode, we speak with Kelly Langgard, Director and CEO of the Toronto Arts Council and Toronto Arts Foundation, about why arts funding matters in a city under pressure. From the 50th anniversary theme “Believe in Art” to paid mentorship, Black arts operating support, and the balance between public and private investment, the conversation reframes culture as essential infrastructure shaping Toronto’s social, economic, and creative future.
26 May 2022
Episode 8 — From activist to leading Canada's race to climate neutrality
An interview with Canada's Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault. We discussed his trip to Ghana to announce a $20 million fund over four years to support four West African countries—Ghana, Liberia, The Gambia, and Togo—with data systems needed to fight climate change.
1 Mar 2022
Episode 7 — Championing diversity at work and in sports
An interview with David Rawlings, Chief Executive Officer for JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Canada. We discuss the interesting nexus between sports and the workplace as it pertains to diversity, inclusion, equity and the power of role models and mentorship.
We spoke to Rawlings within the context of his participation in a virtual panel titled 'The Chase Diversity Alliance: The Black Experience in Sports and the Workplace,' which was held on February 23, 2022. The goal of the panel discussion was to highlight the too often forgotten history of the contribution of Black players to Canada's national sport and explore concrete ways to help make hockey more inclusive.
29 Jan 2022
Episode 6 — Science and adventure on the Arctic seas
An interview with French scientist and explorer Éric Brossier who, aboard his polar expedition boat, the Vagabond, conducts scientific experiments with his wife France in the Arctic while raising their two daughters on board as they sail the world.
24 Jan 2022
Episode 5 — Exploring the science of food
An interview with Anthony Morgan, a molecular research scientist, entrepreneur and guest host of CBC's Chef Secrets: The Science of Cooking. The documentary is a real eye-opener about how science enhances cooking and helps us solve some fundamental food mysteries.
16 Jul 2021
Episode 4 — 19 million reasons to invest in Toronto's COVID-hit small businesses and culture
An interview with the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Canada's Minister of Economic Development and Official Languages. We discuss the announcement of a $19 million investment by the Government of Canada aimed at bolstering the city of Toronto's economic recovery in light of the significant challenges caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. We place a particular focus on Black-owned businesses in Toronto's Little Jamaica neighbourhood.
20 Apr 2021
Episode 3 — Telling the story of Extreme E
An interview with Ali Russell, Extreme E Chief Marketing Officer. The five-race global electric SUV off-road racing series aims to leverage the power and popularity of motorsports to raise awareness about climate change by holding races in extreme environments around the world which have already been damaged or affected by climate and environmental issues.
17 Jun 2020
Episode 2 — Dancing around the white saviour complex
An interview with South African-born professional ballet dancer Siphesihle November. The young Second Soloist from the National Ballet of Canada discusses his amazing journey from the Zolani township to inspiring a new generation on a global stage.
13 Apr 2020
Episode 1 — Keeping CONTACT with photography
An interview with Darcy Killeen, executive director of the annual Scotiabank CONTACT Photography Festival.
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