Since 2018, the Real Talk Roundtable has been exploring the world around us in-depth and asking questions to the people who may hold the answers.
With a focus on Canadian issues, Prakash and Ajay set out to learn about issues that affect us everyday, in everyday terms - asking the fundamental question: "Why does it matter?"
Prakash and Ajay share their final thoughts on this season and what is upcoming for the rest of the year.
13 Mar 2020
What Does a City Councillor Even Do?
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.
7 Mar 2020
What's It Like Being CEO Of A Video Game Company?
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.
29 Feb 2020
Why Canadian History is Worth Remembering
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.
22 Feb 2020
Is Canadian Health Care Really Free?
Want to learn about Canada's famous health care system? We do a deep dive with Dr. Katherine Fierlbeck into understanding the single payer system, how it's shaped by politics, and if Canadian health care is really free.
15 Feb 2020
The Four-Time CEO: The Man Who Changed the Railroading Industry
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.
8 Feb 2020
Demystifying Credit Scores: Why Does it Matter?
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.
30 Jan 2020
What Can I Do If Someone Is Struggling with Their Mental Health?
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.
25 Jan 2020
How Does Business Journalism Affect My Life?
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?
18 Jan 2020
The Freedom to Joke: The State of Stand-Up Comedy
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, how the Internet has impacted the development of comedy and of course, Yuk Yuk's!
11 Jan 2020
Who Is Protecting Your Privacy And Why Should You Care?
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 is possible to live in a free and safe society without giving up some of our privacy.
8 Jan 2020
Season 1: Intro Episode
What is the Real Talk Roundtable? Check out the introductory episode that explains the purpose of this podcast, and what is planned for the upcoming season.
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