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Beyond Culture
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Beyond Culture attempts to bridge the gap between culture and politics. The podcast focuses on informing young audiences about various cultural and political topics.
Episodes
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#100 - Beyond Culture's 100th: Celebrating Our Journey and Looking Ahead
In this special 100th episode of Beyond Culture, we take a moment to reflect on our incredible journey to this milestone. It's a shorter episode, but one filled with gratitude and excitement. We start by looking back at how far we've come since our first episode. We revisit some of the most...
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#99 - The COP28 Imperative: Climate Challenges, Global Goals, and Canada's Contribution
In episode 99, we dive into the urgent topic of climate change and the upcoming COP28 summit, an essential meeting that will significantly influence global environmental policies. We start by discussing why climate change talks are important and what makes the COP meetings, especially COP28, so...
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#98 - The Israeli-Palestinian Conflict: October 7th Attack, Israel's Retaliation, and Human Rights Violations.
In this episode, we delve deep into the multifaceted Israeli-Palestinian conflict, unveiling its layers from historical genesis to present-day complexities. We begin by discussing the October 7th attacks by Hamas and then turn to the historical roots of this enduring conflict from the Balfour...
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#97 - Echoes of the Iron Curtain: Navigating the Ukraine-Russia War
In this episode, we navigate through the complex tapestry of historical and contemporary forces shaping the ongoing war. We commence with a primer on the intricate history shared by Russia and Ukraine, casting light on the critical junctures from their Soviet past to Ukraine's current assertion…
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#96 - Canadian Chronicles: Zelensky's Visit, Meta's Media Move, and a Nazi in Parliament.
In this episode, your hosts Abel and Yvan bring you an update on Canadian politics. We begin with the visit of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to Canada, shedding light on the growing solidarity between the two nations amidst a backdrop of warfare and a pledge of further humanitarian aid....
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#95 - Sahel in Spotlight: Coups, Colonial Shadows, and the Geopolitical Chessboard.
In this episode, your hosts Abel and Yvan embark on a journey through the tumultuous political landscape of West Africa's Sahel region. From the recent surge of coups d'états in countries like Mali and Burkina Faso to the intricate tapestry of historical legacies, economic vulnerabilities, and...
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#94 - Road to 2024: Trump's Legal Woes, GOP Ideological Battles, and Biden's Bid for Re-election
In this episode, your hosts Abel and Yvan take a deep dive into the complexities of U.S. politics as the nation gears up for the 2024 presidential election. The stakes are elevated as they explore former President Donald Trump's entanglement in unprecedented legal challenges—ranging from...
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#93 - SoundKing Festival 2022: A Celebration of Afrobeats, Fusion, and Musical Stories from the Heart of Ontario
In this special edition of "Beyond Culture," we take you on a rhythmic journey to the SoundKing Festival in northern Ontario. The festival, hosted by SoundKing, a prominent Afrobeats record label based in Toronto, illuminated Sault Ste. Marie with a vibrant blend of local artists, diverse music...
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#92 - Toronto's Mayoral Election 2023: Understanding Municipal Stakes, John Tory's Exit, and the Mayoral Contenders to Lead the Six
In this episode, we plunge into the dynamic landscape of the 2023 Toronto mayoral by-election, starting with a discussion on the significance of municipal elections, the powers of a mayor, and the specific policy spheres they influence. We'll dissect the distinct role of the mayor in Toronto's...
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#91 - NBA 2023 Playoff Saga: Raptors' Search for Leadership, Unexpected Exits, and Playoff Shockers
In this episode, we navigate the exhilarating twists and turns of the 2023 NBA playoffs. We'll begin by examining the Toronto Raptors' coaching change and Nick Nurse's speculated move to the 76ers and evaluating potential successors like JJ Reddick, Monty Williams, and Becky Hammon. We'll also…
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#90 - Battle of the Screens: Streaming Wars, Comedy Clashes, and AI Uprisings
In this riveting episode, we dive deep into the heated battle for streaming supremacy, examining the impact of giants like Netflix, HBO, and Amazon Prime on the cinema industry. We analyze the consequences of controversial policies, including Netflix's password-sharing ban, and explore how these...
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#89 - Violence in the TTC, 2023 Toronto Budget, and Healthcare Funding.
In this episode, we’ll talk about the alarming increase in violence on public transportation in Toronto. Over the past few weeks, there has been a significant rise in violent incidents on buses, streetcars, and subways. We'll be exploring some of the reasons behind this trend, and what city...
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#88 - US 2022 Midterm Elections: Dems' Resilience, GOP's Dissipated Wave, and Trump's Return.
In this episode, we will be discussing the key races and results of this year's midterms. We will also be discussing the highly anticipated senate race in Georgia in which the incumbent senator Raphael Warnock was reelected, as well as the performance of the various parties and how the election...
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#87 - Canadian Politics Update: Truth and Reconciliation, Quebec's election, Inflation, and Pierre Poilievre
In this episode, we talked about the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and the importance of recognizing the legacy of the Canadian Indian residential school system. We discussed the outcomes of the election in Quebec and its consequences. We also talked about the inflation crisis and its...
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#86 - Fall Update: Looking Back and Looking Forward
Beyond Culture is back for a new season! In this episode, we take a look back at our biggest project of the summer the 'Sick and Tired' docuseries. We discussed the challenges and thrills of putting that project together. We also take a look at the topics we are planning on exploring in the new...
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#85 - SoundKing Festival 2022: Eman and Tawa
In this episode, we talk to Eman and Tawa from SoundKing. Eman is the CEO and Founder of SoundKing Entertainment and Tawa is the Coordinator organizing SoundKing Fest 2022. We talked about the Afrobeat scene in Canada, the festival scene in Toronto after Covid, and how big festivals in the city...
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#84 - Ryan Gregory: Evolutionary Biology, COVID-19, and Viral Outbreaks
In this episode, we talked to Professor Ryan Gregory who is an evolutionary biologist and genome biologist at the University of Guelph. We talked about evolutionary biology and, most specifically, his primary research focus which is genome evolution. We discussed how similar the stigmatization...
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#83 - Laurie Nicol: Long-Term Care Homes in Ontario
In this episode, we talk to the President of Concerned Friends Laurie Nicol. Concerned Friends is a volunteer-run organization whose mission is to advance the health and well-being and enrich the experiences of those living in long-term care homes across Ontario. We discussed what the process of...
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#82 - Kerry Lubrick & Elaine Power: Ontario Basic Income Network (OBIN)
We talked to Elaine Power, the social media coordinator of Ontario Basic Income Network & Co-Author of “The Case for Basic Income: Freedom, Security, Justice”, and Kerry Lubrick, the coordinator of Ontario Basic Income Network, about the necessity and merits of a basic income in Ontario in the…
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#81 - Nero Navee: Housing Crisis In Ontario
In this episode, we talked to Nero Navee who is a real estate agent based in Ontario. we talked about the origin of the housing crisis in Ontario, what governments can do it help solve the crisis, and the problem with exclusionary zoning laws. We also discussed how Nero Navee got involved in real...
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#80 - NBA 21-22 Season Recap: Chris Paul's Collapse, Warriors' Fourth Ring, and Kyrie Irving's Endless Drama
The NBA crew is back to discuss the NBA Finals and the 2021-22 season. As Chris Paul and Devin Booker failed to lead their team back into the Finals, we discussed the Phoenix Suns' disappointing post-season run. We also talked about the Dallas Mavericks vs Golden State Warriors conference finals...
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#79 - Farheen Alim: Teacher and NDP Candidate
In this episode, we talked to Farheen Alim, the NDP candidate for Etobicoke-Lakeshore and who is also a teacher. We discussed how COVID-19 impacted teachers and students alike. Farheen also talked about how her experience teaching in midst of the pandemic inspired her to run for public office....
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#78 - Abhijeet Manay: Ontario Green Party Deputy Leader
This episode is part of our Ontario election docuseries Sick and Tired. This is our full interview with Abhijeet Manay, the deputy leader of the Green Party and candidate for Beaches-East York. We discussed Abhijeet's background and what prompted him to join the Ontario Green Party. We also…
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#77- NBA Playoffs 2022: Disaster in Brooklyn, Doubt in Philadelphia, and Hope in Toronto
The NBA crew is back! In this episode, the crew discussed the ups and downs of the Raptors' season. We discussed the whole controversy surrounding Ben Simmons and his new team the Brooklyn Nets. We also talked about James Harden's performance and the Sixers' disappointing post-season. Finally…
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#76 - NBA 21-22 Season: Ben Simmons' Rift, Kyrie Irving's Vaccination Debacle, and Season Perspectives
In this episode, the NBA crew discusses all the drama surrounding this NBA season. We talk about the rift between the Philadelphia 76ers and their star guard Ben Simmons. We discuss whether the fault solely belongs to Ben Simmons or whether the organization and the coach also need to be blamed.…
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#75 - U.S. Politics Update: Afghanistan, Infrastructure Bills, and Kamala Harris' Woes
In this episode, we discussed all things U.S. politics. After a somewhat quiet few months into Joe Biden's presidency, the administration has been facing many challenges both foreign and domestic. We talk about the crisis in Afghanistan and the history of US intervention in the Middle East. We…
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#74 - 2021 Canadian Federal Election Special: Election Night, Liberal Minority, and the State of Canadian Politics
In this final episode of our 2021 Canadian federal election series, We offer our opinions about the election night. We talked about how Election Canada handled a pandemic election and discussed why some media's decision desks projected the election results before some polling places were closed.…
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#73 - 2021 Canadian Federal Election Special: Climate Activism, Quebec Bashing, and Candidates' Sexual Assault Allegations
In today’s episode, we give you a glimpse into what Election Day could look like as Canada receives more than 1.3 million requests for mail-in ballots. We also have a discussion on key moments from the recent debates, including the topic of systematic racism in Quebec. Finally, we look at where…
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#72 - 2021 Canadian Federal Election Special: Liberals' Struggles, Tories' Resurgence, and Anti-vax Fury.
In this episode, we have a conversation on all things Canadian Politics. With the struggles of the Liberal party and the backlash facing Justin Trudeau, Erin O’Toole and the conservatives have seen their popularity rise in the polls. This campaign has also seen an unprecedented rise in…
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#71 - Marwa Sakhizada: Care2Give and Afghanistan's humanitarian crisis
Welcome Back to Beyond Culture, This episode is a conversation with the founder of the Care2Give charity Marwa Sakhizada. Inspired by the charitable work of her father and a yearning for helping her people back home, Marwa began Care2Give in 2019.Since then, the charity has organized multiple...
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#70 - Canadian Politics Summer Update: Mary Simon's Appointment, Snap Election, Green Party Troubles
In this episode, we have a conversation on all things Canadian politics. After first being shortlisted in 2010, Mary Simon has officially been appointed as Canada’s Governor-General. We discuss this historic moment and the role she will play during a time when Canada faces a reckoning for its...
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#69 - NBA 2021 Season Wrap-up: Suns' Collapse, Giannis' Triumph , and 2020 Olympics
The NBA guys are back to recap the Finals and various news surrounding the league. Giannis Antetokounpo and the Milwaukee Bucks won their second championship in franchise history “the hard way”. As Giannis puts it “I wanted to get the job done. It’s easy to go somewhere and go win a championship...
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#68 - Farah Alfar: Talented Collegiate Basketball Player
This episode is a conversation with collegiate basketball player Farah Alfar. As the NBA playoffs continue to be filled with twists and turns, we get her opinion on the league and who she hopes wins the championship. We then discuss her playing career, from her high school days to the University...
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#67 - NBA 2021 Finals: Chris Paul's Legacy Year, Giannis in Trouble, and ESPN's Crisis of Allyship
In this episode, the NBA crew is back to discuss the NBA Finals. First, we shared our thoughts on the leaked audio of Rachel Nichols and her comments towards her fellow NBA personality Maria Taylor. We then take a deep dive in the NBA finals. After 16 years in the league, Chris Paul and the…
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#66 - Mike Regis: Talented Toronto-based Filmmaker
In this episode, we talk to the Toronto-based filmmaker Mike Regis. We discussed Mike's atypical background as a Business Management graduate from Ryerson University and the reason why he fell in love with filmmaking. Furthermore, we discussed the challenges of being a young Black Canadian...
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#65 - George Boutsalis: The Pal's Podcast and Cast App
This episode is a conversation with George Boutsalis. George is a co-host on The Pal's Podcast and a co-founder of the social voting app Cast. We discussed the history of The Pal's Podcast and why George, and his co-host Ricky Liorti, decided to pick up podcasting as a hobby. Among many other...
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#64 - Trouble In The Canadian Armed Forces: Allegations of Sexual Assault and Misconduct
In this episode, we take a deep dive into the history of sexual assault and misconduct in the Canadian Armed Forces. Back in February of this year, allegations of sexual misconduct surfaced against the former Chief of Defence Staff General Jonathan Vance. We discuss the findings of the recent...
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#63 - To The Moon: Crypto, NFT, and Silicon Valley
In this episode, we cover all things consumer tech and Silicon Valley. We discuss how companies like Apple have created an ecosystem that has hurt competition and innovation in the tech world. We also look at the rise in popularity of short-form videos and apps like TikTok which utilize...
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#62 - NBA 2020-21: Special Playoffs Preview
In this episode, the NBA Crew is back for a special playoff preview. We share our thoughts on the Toronto Raptors missing the playoffs for the first time since 2013, and on the future that lies ahead for the organization. We then go through various first-round matchups, the play-in tournament…
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#61 - COVID-19: A Year Later
In this episode, we take a current and retrospective look at the Covid-19 pandemic a year later. As the Ontario government potentially plans on extending this 3rd lockdown, we evaluate the political decisions that have been made both at the federal and provincial levels. We also take a look…
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#60 - Christian Perez: Stock Market Revolution
This episode is a conversation with investor and mentor, Christian Perez. As Gamestop, AMC and other businesses have seen the stock suddenly shoot up, Christian takes us through the ongoing clash between retail investors and Wall Street. We discuss both the legality and rationale of a big...
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#59 - A New Day In America: President Biden's first day in office
As Joseph R. Biden is inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States and Kamala D. Harris sworn-in as the first female Vice-President, we take a look at the historical significance of this day. We go through our favourite moments from the ceremony and what we took away from the various...
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#58 - NBA 2020-21 Season: An eventful start
In this episode, the NBA crew is back for the final league related episode of the season. The guys discuss everything from the blockbuster James Harden trade to the Raptors and their 4-8 start of the season. Furthermore, we also address the recent Covid-19 outbreak across the league and the...
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#57 - Renee Jagdeo: 19 Years Old Running For Toronto City Council
In this episode; Yvan talks to Scarborough-Agincourt candidate, Renee Jagdeo. Renee is currently running to be the youngest city councillor in Toronto history, and studying in her 2nd year at the University of Toronto. Her campaign platform focuses on 6 key areas: Housing, Improving Public...
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#56 - Maiah Stewardson: Film and Theatre
In this episode, we talk to the talented Maiah Stewardson. Maiah is an actor and a maker of things based in Australia. Maiah works extensively in both film and theatre. Her professional screen debut was in the widely acclaimed feature “Girl Asleep”, from director Rosemary Myers. In 2020, she...
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#55 - Matt K. Lewis: America after Trump
In this episode, we talk to Matt K. Lewis (@mattklewis ) about American politics after Donald Trump's presidency. Matt K. Lewis is currently a political commentator for CNN, senior columnist for The Daily Beast and host of the “Matt Lewis & The News” podcast. He has appeared on C-SPAN, PBS...
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#54 - Masculinity: Thinking and Rethinking
In this episode, we discuss the topic of masculinity. We explore the criticisms of toxic masculinity and we share our personal experiences and opinions about the various types of masculinity. We discuss the current debate of whether there is a war on masculinity. We also explore other topics such...
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#53 - End SARS: Nigeria's youth stands up against police brutality
In this episode, Yahaya Alphonse takes us through the history of SARS and its treatment of the Nigerian population. Yahaya moved to Canada at the age of 17 to study biology and Political Science. We talk about the current state of the government and the ongoing protests that have taken place in...
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#52 - 2020 US elections: A democracy in crisis
In today’s episode, we discuss the recent and ongoing U.S. Presidential election. We go through the big surprises and key moments from Tuesday night all the way to Saturday morning. We look at Trump’s election night speech where he declared himself the winner and the legal battles that are ahead...
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#51 - NBA Bubble Recap
In this episode, the NBA crew is back in the studio to recap the 2020 NBA Bubble. We go through the major moments of this historic season and the Lakers' title run. Furthermore, we explore the different moves that might take place during free agency and what the future holds for the Toronto...
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