In the 37th episode of Battle Rhythm, Stef and Steve talk about the US Election, Remembrance Day and the risk of a civil war in Ethiopia. This week we have a new segment called ‘ask an expert’ where an expert will answer a question they are frequently asked, this week Carmen Poulin & Lynne Goliquer answering ‘What was it like for “partners” of LGBT soldiers during the purge and the policy implications?’ [21:10]. Our feature interview guest is Brigadier-General Lise Bourgon [31:55], CDN Visiting Defence Fellow 2020-21&Women Peace and Security Champion in the CAF. This week’s RnR segment [54:35], where we will provide some levity in these trying times with entertainment reviews and suggestions; Steve’s RnR picks for the week are:

1. The Longest Day (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0056197/)

2. A Bridge Too Far (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0075784/)

3. Nigella Lawson’s At My Table (https://www.nigella.com/books/at-my-table)