On July 10 2020, Karim Kanji sat down with Jesse Thistle . Thistle is Métis-Cree, an author, assistant professor in the Department of Equity Studies at York University in Toronto. He is also the author of the best-selling memoir, From the Ashes. Thistle is an advocate for the homeless. This is Episode #235 of the … Continue reading Jesse Thistle
Ali Hassan (Laugh Out Loud and Canada Reads) and Dave Merheje (Ramy and Mr D) release their comedy album We Ain’t Terrorists this Friday. It’s available on all streaming platforms from Howl and Roar Comedy Records. This is Episode #234 of the Welcome! podcast. Listen here: SPOTIFY Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Stitcher TuneIn Pocket … Continue reading We Ain’t Terrorists
Nadia George is an award-winning actress, and Indigenous Rights and Youth Advocate. Nadia George works closely with organizations such as The Child Welfare Political Action Committee of Canada; a not-for-profit which advocates for positive outcomes for youth aging out of care and MotiV8 Canada which works collaboratively with Public Figures and Influencers, to shed light … Continue reading Nadia George
Farah Nasser is an award-winning Canadian news journalist. Farah came on the podcast the week of June 15, 2020. We discussed her career, how her and her family are coping with social distancing during COVID-19, her inspirations, what her favourite stories she’s covered are, racism and Black Lives Matter, and why she is still hopeful … Continue reading Farah Nasser
Zunaid Khan is a nature photographer, conservationist and a VP with the Toronto Field Naturalists. This is Episode #231 of the Welcome! podcast. Listen here: SPOTIFY Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Stitcher TuneIn Pocket Casts You can also subscribe to the podcast via RSS Feed if you so desire.
Brandon Ash-Mohammed is an award-winning comedian and writer. His album, Capricornication, was released on June 20, 2020 on the Howl and Roar Comedy Record Label. This is Episode #230 of the Welcome! podcast. Listen here: SPOTIFY Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Stitcher TuneIn Pocket Casts You can also subscribe to the podcast via RSS Feed if you … Continue reading Brandon Ash-Mohammed
Eric Smith is the radio play-by-play voice for the 2019 NBA Champions Toronto Raptors. We had this conversation the week of June 8th 2020. This is Episode #229 of the Welcome! podcast. Listen here: SPOTIFY Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Stitcher TuneIn Pocket Casts You can also subscribe to the podcast via RSS Feed if you so … Continue reading Eric Smith
Munira Premji is the author of the book, “Choosing Hope: One Woman, Three Cancers – a Story of Inspiration, Resilience and Courage. Munira is also a podcaster and friend. Please visit her blog at https://i-will-survive.org/. This is Episode #228 of the Welcome! podcast. Listen here: SPOTIFY Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Stitcher TuneIn Pocket Casts … Continue reading Munira Premji
I spoke with Scarborough Walk of Fame inductee Dwayne Morgan less than two weeks after the brutal murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis. We spoke about racism, privilege, the impact of COVID-19 on Canada’s Black community and why they’ve been impacted more than others, and why we have measured hope for the future. This is … Continue reading Dwayne Morgan
Keith McArthur is the co-lead for the CureGRIN Foundation and has developed the amazing podcast, Unlocking Bryson’s Brain. The series tells the story of Bryson, his rare disease and his family’s search for a cure. This is Episode #226 of the Welcome! podcast. Listen here: SPOTIFY Apple Podcasts Google Play Music Stitcher TuneIn Pocket Casts … Continue reading Keith McArthur | Unlocking Bryson’s Brain
