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EPISODE · Jan 14, 2020 · 53 MIN

Why math matters; getting tough with Iran; the push for professional women's hockey; what's ailing Tim Hortons?

from Afternoons with Rob Breakenridge · host CHQR / Curiouscast

We spoke with mathematician and JUMP Math founder John Mighton about his new book "All Things Being Equal: Why Math is the Key to a Better World" Also, Michael Mostyn, Chief Executive Officer of B’Nai Brith Canada, joined us to discuss their call for Ottawa to list Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) as a terrorist organization We were joined by Olympic gold medalist and Hockey Hall of Famer Jayna Hefford about her work with the Professional Women's Hockey Players Association and the push for a viable women's professional league. Plus, we spoke with Sylvain Charlebois, Senior Director, Agri-Food Analytics Lab at Dalhousie University, about Tim Hortons recent struggles and how the iconic Canadian brand can turn things around.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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