A Conversation with Jonathan Kay

What is Athiestism? How is it misunderstood and misrepresented? Thomas Sheedy of atheists for Liberty and I discuss all this and more!

What is leadership? And how do diverse life and job experiences help make you a leader in your field? Hi and I discuss these questions and more! 

Welcome to season 7. I am joined by Negar Zarassi a Swedish-Iranian professional opera singer. She is extensively trained in classical music, holding two bachelor's degrees: from the Royal College of Music in Stockholm and the Academy for Music and Drama in Gothenburg, both in Sweden. We discuss classical music, what is it? Why does it matter? And where's its place in modern society? All this and more!

In this episode, I speak with Mubin Shaikh. We discuss his journey into and out of Islamist #extremism, his work as an undercover operative in taking down the Toronto 18, and the evolution and growing influence of online extremism and radicalization. We focus on religious and political tribalism as barriers to critical thinking, interpersonal communication, and relationships, and how these issues are made worse with the viral amount of misinformation and disinformation online.

Thanks, Mubin!

I'm joined by Khadija Khan for a thought-provoking discussion on Islamism in the UK and France and compare it to Canada and Quebec, and the current Israel—Palestine conflict. All this and more on MOI!

Thanks, Khadija!

I am joined for a conversation with Francesca Luberti. We discuss #testosterone levels, their function in men and women, their role in parenting, their impact on attractiveness, and their significance in mating practices and relationships. All this and more on MOI!

Grazie, Francesca!

Season 6 Episode 1 welcomes back fellow Canadian Terry Glavin, writer and journalist. We examine the history, culture, society, and politics of British Columbia and Québec and their distinction between how they fit or do not fit into the larger Canadian framework. We also discuss current and ongoing issues in Canada and Canadian politics, the importing of American issues and perspectives, and how Canada is something worth understanding and defending.

This week I speak with Brian Peckford. We discuss the Canadian Constitution, his contribution to it, and why Canadians are under-informed about and take little to no pride in it. We emphasize the importance of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the particular structure of a constitution with respect to the country and the people that create it. We also talk about the importance of understanding the specific nature of Canadian Federalism. 

All this and more!

Thanks, Brian!

Season 5 resumes with returning guest Phil Gurski. We discuss ongoing issues and debates around the repatriation of foreign fighters who left their countries to join ISIS, the laws broken and crimes committed, and the gender question: were women only victims? Or willing participants as well? And touch on the very serious matter of what is to happen with Camp Al-Hawl.

Thanks, Phil!

This week welcomes Nathan Romas, host of the podcast The Quiet Professional. We discuss the largely standardized approach to policing in Canada in contrast to the US, the conflicts officers face, changes in policing over the decades, and how off-duty doesn't automatically imply leaving on-duty experiences behind. All this and more on MOI !

Thanks, Nathan!