In this week’s episode, we hear from a former gang member who explains what it's like to be in a gang and the struggle to escape a lifestyle of violence.
And, what’s behind the flare-up in gang activity in some of our country’s biggest cities, and what lessons can former gang members teach us so we can break the cycle of criminal activity on our streets?
If you enjoy the This is Why podcast, please take a minute to rate it on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts, tell us what you think and please tell a friend about the show.
Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/thisiswhy">@thisiswhy</a>
Email: <a href="mailto:thisiswhy@curiouscast.ca">thisiswhy@curiouscast.ca</a>

In this week’s episode, we hear from a former gang member who explains what it's like to be in a gang and the struggle to escape a lifestyle of violence. And, what’s behind the flare-up in gang activity in some of our country’s biggest cities, and what lessons can former gang members teach us so we can break the cycle of criminal activity on our streets? If you enjoy the This is Why podcast, please take a minute to rate it on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts, tell us what you think and please tell a friend about the show. Twitter: @thisiswhy Email: thisiswhy@curiouscast.ca

In this week’s episode, we hear from a former gang member who explains what it's like to be in a gang and the struggle to escape a lifestyle of violence.
And, what’s behind the flare-up in gang activity in some of our country’s biggest cities, and what lessons can former gang members teach us so we can break the cycle of criminal activity on our streets?
If you enjoy the This is Why podcast, please take a minute to rate it on Apple Podcasts or Google Podcasts, tell us what you think and please tell a friend about the show.
Twitter:&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/thisiswhy" rel="noopener noreferrer">@thisiswhy</a>
Email:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:thisiswhy@curiouscast.ca" rel="noopener noreferrer">thisiswhy@curiouscast.ca</a>

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We live in a confusing world… so if you’ve ever stopped and asked yourself WHY something matters, we’re here to help. Every week Adam Toy and Dave McIvor will ask one big question and uncover the answer to help you truly understand what’s going on around you. They'll try to get to the bottom of the issue by chatting with experts, journalists and even folks directly involved. They may not have all the answers to climate change, world politics or the economy BUT you can join them on this weekly expedition as we get you some straight answers. This Is Why airs on Corus Radio stations across Canada: 980 CKNW | Sunday | 7 – 7:30pm PT 770 CHQR | Sunday | 5 – 5:30am MT, 5 – 5:30pm MT 630 CHED | Sunday | 4 – 4:30pm MT 680 CJOB | Saturday | 9 – 9:30pm CT 900 CHML | Sunday | 5:30 -6:00pm ET

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