An Elite Law School Promised Reforms, Then Made Inclusion Impossible - Racialized professors say they were underpaid, bullied, and ignored at UBC
My Guilty Pleasure: Voice Notes Give Me Butterflies - So much is said in the hesitations, the silences, the meanderings, the confessions in low, hushed tones
- Sanctuary AI Is Betting Big on Human-like Machines That Learn and Work - “A billion robots sounds like a lot, but it isn’t, not really”
- Why Is Canada Protecting the Names of Suspected Nazis? - Ottawa won’t disclose list of alleged war criminals believed to have sheltered here after the Second World War
- The Military Gave My Brother Purpose. It Also Broke Him - As Joe progressed through the ranks, he started living two lives: the lauded soldier and the closet alcoholic
- How Much Porn Are We Watching? A Lot - And we’re watching more of it in public—buses, libraries, classrooms, and offices
Y WE TRAVEL
In this new series, accomplished writers from diverse backgrounds explore the deeper purpose of our journeys—not just where or how, but why. Presented by Toronto Pearson Airport, the Canadian Airports Council, and The Walrus Lab.
Ali Bryan is the author of six novels, including the young adult novel Takedown, published earlier this year by DCB Young Readers. In this episode, Ali and Nathan talk about their mutual dislike of aspirational novels, the current literary trend against ambiguity in literary fiction, and the elements of a successful and enjoyable book launch. (Spoiler: a ninety-minute reading is not one of those elements.).
Kick off the new season of Canadian Time Machine with a look back at the 100-year anniversary of the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF). We speak with Billy Flynn, a former RCAF commanding officer, who highlights key moments in RCAF history, from its formation to World War II and advancements in aviation safety. We’ll also hear from Major General Jamie Speiser-Blanchet, the RCAF’s Deputy Commander. She shares her insights on the inclusion of women and diversity in the force, continuous pilot training, and the RCAF’s evolving role in international peacekeeping.
In the Anishinaabe tradition, the experiences of menopause and menstruation are regarded as sacred and in relationship to the land. These stages of life meaningfully connect women and girls to their ancestors, to their communities, and to each other. Sarain Fox is an Anishinaabe Artist, Activist, and Filmmaker. This special episode of The Conversation Piece features content from her presentation at The Walrus Talks Menopause, supported by Shoppers Foundation for Women’s Health.
- We’re Addicted to the Feeling of Being Right - Our craving for loud, divisive, identity-conferring opinion is poisoning politics
- My Guilty Pleasure: Voice Notes Give Me Butterflies - So much is said in the hesitations, the silences, the meanderings, the confessions in low, hushed tones
- Meet the Evangelicals Who Actually Care about the Environment - “If we really take the Bible seriously, we would be at the front of the line demanding climate action”
