Beyond Culture

In this riveting episode, we dive deep into the heated battle for streaming supremacy, examining the impact of giants like Netflix, HBO, and Amazon Prime on the cinema industry. We analyze the consequences of controversial policies, including Netflix's password-sharing ban, and explore how these decisions are reshaping the landscape of entertainment consumption.

No topic is off-limits as we also discuss the long-awaited response from Chris Rock, who finally broke his silence on the infamous Will Smith slap at the Oscars over a year ago in his latest Netflix comedy special.

Lastly, we tackle the rise of generative AIs such as ChatGPT from OpenAI and discuss the potential consequences of these advanced technologies on our daily lives. From revolutionizing communication to raising ethical concerns, we cover it all in this thought-provoking episode.

In this episode, we’ll talk about the alarming increase in violence on public transportation in Toronto. Over the past few weeks, there has been a significant rise in violent incidents on buses, streetcars, and subways. We'll be exploring some of the reasons behind this trend, and what city officials and law enforcement are doing to address it.

Next, we'll be discussing the new Toronto Budget in the context of new strong mayor powers from the Doug Ford provincial government. This has been a major topic of debate as the new budget was presented, with some residents concerned about the potential impact on city governance.

We'll also be delving into the issue of housing affordability in Toronto, which has become a pressing issue for many residents. We'll be looking at some of the current policies in place to address this issue and what more needs to be done.

Lastly, we'll be discussing the ongoing Federal and Provincial government healthcare funding negotiations and what this means for Canadians.

We must note that this episode was recorded prior to Toronto Mayor John Tory announcing that he would step down because of an improper extramarital relationship. We will continue to keep you updated on this developing story in future episodes.

In this episode, we will be discussing the key races and results of this year's midterms. We will also be discussing the highly anticipated senate race in Georgia in which the incumbent senator Raphael Warnock was reelected, as well as the performance of the various parties and how the election results will impact the balance of power in Congress.

We will also be examining the main issues that dominated the elections, such as inflation and the impact of former President Trump on the Republican party. Additionally, we give our insights and analysis on the elections and what we can expect moving forward. 

Take a listen for an informative and thought-provoking discussion on the 2022 midterm elections!

In this episode, we talked about the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and the importance of recognizing the legacy of the Canadian Indian residential school system. We discussed the outcomes of the election in Quebec and its consequences. We also talked about the inflation crisis and its consequences in our lives and politics. Finally, we discussed Pierre Poilievre's election to the head of the Conservative Party.

Beyond Culture is back for a new season! In this episode, we take a look back at our biggest project of the summer the 'Sick and Tired' docuseries. We discussed the challenges and thrills of putting that project together. We also take a look at the topics we are planning on exploring in the new season ahead. 

In this episode, we talk to Eman and Tawa from SoundKing. Eman is the CEO and Founder of SoundKing Entertainment and Tawa is the Coordinator organizing SoundKing Fest 2022. 

We talked about the Afrobeat scene in Canada, the festival scene in Toronto after Covid, and how big festivals in the city have struggled to keep fans satisfied this summer.

Also, we discussed the unpleasant and oftentimes discriminatory politics targeting African artists seeking visas to perform abroad.  Finally, we talked about SoundKing Festival.

SoundKing Fest is a multi-non-consecutive day festival that promotes and gives Afro-Canadian artists a platform to perform and showcase their talents to the world. This year, SoundKing festival is going to  Sault Ste Marie on September 8th and coming to Toronto on Sept.17th. It will headline a variety of upcoming Afro artists. so make sure to check it out.  

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In this episode, we talked to Professor Ryan Gregory who is an evolutionary biologist and genome biologist at the University of Guelph. We talked about evolutionary biology and, most specifically, his primary research focus which is genome evolution.

We discussed how similar the stigmatization regarding Monkeypox is to the earlier reporting on HIV/AIDS and how dangerous that sort of discourse can be. We also talked about the different responses to the pandemic by governments and whether herd immunity was ever a plausible solution. Finally, We touched on the subject of biases in decision-making regarding COVID-19 and other viral outbreaks. 

This interview is part of our docuseries "SICK AND TIRED" on the Ontario 2022 election. "SICK AND TIRED" is out now on YouTube. Make sure to check it out!

In this episode, we talk to the President of Concerned Friends Laurie Nicol. Concerned Friends is a volunteer-run organization whose mission is to advance the health and well-being and enrich the experiences of those living in long-term care homes across Ontario. 

We discussed what the process of choosing a long-term care facility looks like; the differences between privately owned, publicly owned and non-profit/charity-owned long-term care facilities. 

We talked about the structural issues that were unearthed by Covid-19 in long-term care facilities. Finally, we touched on what the solutions might look like such as implementing a minimum of 4-hours of hands-on care per day or investing in recruiting more staff.  

This interview is part of our docuseries "SICK AND TIRED" on the Ontario 2022 election. "SICK AND TIRED" is out now on YouTube. Make sure to check it out!

We talked to Elaine Power, the social media coordinator of Ontario Basic Income Network & Co-Author of “The Case for Basic Income: Freedom, Security, Justice”, and Kerry Lubrick, the coordinator of Ontario Basic Income Network, about the necessity and merits of a basic income in Ontario in the face of the current economic and climate crises.

This interview is part of our docuseries "SICK AND TIRED" on the Ontario 2022 election. "SICK AND TIRED" is out now on YouTube. Make sure to check it out!

In this episode, we talked to Nero Navee who is a real estate agent based in Ontario. we talked about the origin of the housing crisis in Ontario, what governments can do it help solve the crisis, and the problem with exclusionary zoning laws.

We also discussed how Nero Navee got involved in real estate and the bits of advice he has for young people trying to get into the housing market. 

This interview is part of our docuseries "SICK AND TIRED" on the Ontario 2022 election. "SICK AND TIRED" is out now on YouTube. Make sure to check it out!