The Walrus

• Inclusion and Adaptability in Times of Change - How four leaders from George Brown College create inclusive environments and remove barriers to post-secondary education by Madeleine Somerville

• Part 6: Why Do We Travel?
  Because Nature is Everywhere - From Mexico to Miami to Montreal, wild flora and fauna break through concrete and reach for the sun, writes Caitlin Stall-Paquet. For humanity, it’s a reminder of how life persists without us by Caitlin Stall-Paquet

• Advancing Canada’s digital future - Interac is leading Canada into a world of possibilities by Glynis Ratcliffe

• The Walrus Talks at Home: Public Education and Philanthropy - What do educators and students need to enrich public education in Canada?

• The Walrus Talks Reimagining Volunteerism - Exploring the power of service to counter social isolation and civic polarization.

• [WATCH] The Walrus Talks at Home: Polarization - Seeking solutions for the increasing political, social, and cultural divide

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In this episode, host Nathan Whitlock is joined by writer Anuja Varghese, whose debut book—the short-story collection Chrysalis—was published by House of Anansi Press in 2023. They talk about Hamilton, Ontario’s weirdly tight‐knit literary scene; about the manuscript for Chrysalis initially receiving a chilly reception from publishers; and about dealing with audiences and readers who struggle with some of the more graphic material in her book.

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Recorded live, the final episode features Timothy Taylor in conversation about family history, storytelling, and the making of the series. He is joined by Holocaust survivor Mariette Doduck, filmmaker Ecuadorian-Jewish filmmaker David Bercovici-Artieda, and his sister Shelagh Genuis. Together, they explore the personal and historical significance of their stories and what they reveal about memory and legacy. Later, Timothy and showrunner Anthony Cantor offer behind-the-scenes insights into the creative process before opening the floor to audience questions.

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Many companies champion mentorship programs and leadership initiatives that promise to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion. But too often, these efforts fall short of meaningfully supporting their racialized women employees. Golnaz Golnaraghi, founder of Accelerate Her Future, a career accelerator for Black, Indigenous, and racialized women in business and STEM, emphasizes the value of investing in sponsorship over mentorship and redefining what it means to be an ally in the workplace. Golnaz spoke at The Walrus Talks Advancing Work, in Toronto, on November 29, 2022.

• The NDP Needs a Comeback. Atlantic Canada Might Be Its Last Hope - The party was shut out of eastern provinces in the last election. Could focusing on local issues help? by Trevor Corkum

• I Used to Teach Students. Now I Catch ChatGPT Cheats - I once believed university was a shared intellectual pursuit. That faith has been obliterated by Troy Jollimore

• Polar Vortex and Firenado: Hard-Core Jargon Has Taken Over Forecasts - As climate gets weird, so does language by Arno Kopecky