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Global Impact episodes

  • S3 E9: In Conversation With Award-Winning Investigative Journalist Victor Malarek

    The street kid who made it. Victor Malarek is one of the most-renowned journalists in Canada, having broken many stories on corruption, police incompetence, and government ineptitude. His writing has shone a light into the dark corners of humanity where many dare not tread. He has taken up issues faced by human trafficking victims, those caught in the sex trade, orphans and refugees. Co-hosts Michael Bociurkiw and Melissa Ricci conduct a no-holds-barred conversation with Victor.

    **for more information or to support the charity working with orphans mentioned by Victor Malarek, click here: www.nashi.ca

    1 hr 30 min
  • S3 E8: Aviation, Travel and Covid-19

    Co-hosts Michael Bociurkiw and Melissa Ricci look towards the future as they discuss the direction of the Covid-19 pandemic, especially as it has affected travel. Their special guest this episode is Jason Middleton, the CEO of Silver Air Private Jets.

    1 hr 10 min
  • S3 E7: In Conversation With Dr. Larry Rosen
    Smartphone and social media addiction. Even pre-pandemic we were spending increasing amounts of time glued to our devices. Co-hosts Michael Bociurkiw and Melissa Ricci speak to one of the foremost technology expert in the US, psychologist Larry Rosen, about addiction and how it can be curbed. How our relationship with technology has been shaped by the pandemic. Most importantly, Dr. Rosen provides 3 tips at the end on how to outsmart your devices and apps to bring screen time under control.
    1 hr 17 min
  • In Conversation With Philippe Moreau Chevrolet

    A conversation with prominent French commentator, Philippe Moreau Chevrolet. Joining host Michael Bociurkiw is the French-Italian actress (and Global Impact alumnu) Melissa Ricci. A host of topics are covered, including: the draconian coronavirus lockdowns in France, the governance style of President Macron, French foreign policy and a set of rapid fire questions to help you become better acquainted with the agenda-setter Philippe! 

    1 hr 7 min
  • S3 E5: In Conversation With Xanthe Scharff

    Cutting-edge journalism has taken a hit during the Covid-19 pandemic, with news outlets worldwide impacted by a decline in ad and subscription revenues, mobility restrictions and other stresses. And yet there are entities which have managed to shine a spotlight on the many inequities that have arisen from the pandemic and have spurred action. The Fuller Project is one of them, dedicated to reporting on women worldwide to raise awareness, exposure injustice and spur accountability. We speak to its CEO and co-founder Xanthe Scharff.

    56 min
  • S3 E4: Fashion - In Conversation With Cara Smyth
    A previous fashion industry executive, Cara Smyth is extremely well-placed to identify the parts of the supply chain of this sector which have the greatest environmental impact. And where things can be changed to reduce its footprint. Also in this episode - an update on the worsening situation in Myanmar and the Covid-19 pandemic as the US reaches the grim milestone of half-a-million deaths.
    54 min
  • S3 E3: Arab Spring, Ten Years After - In Conversation With Shahira Amin
    Ten years after a pro-democracy uprising in the Middle East, has the 'Arab Spring' turned into a winter? We speak to journalist Shahira Amin, the former deputy head of Egyptian state-owned Nile TV and one of its senior anchors. She resigned from the position on February 3, 2011, over its biased coverage of the Egyptian Revolution of 2011.
    We also head to Myanmar, formerly known as Burma, where another revolution is well underway after a military junta seized power more than a week ago.
    1 hr 6 min
  • S3 E2: In Conversation with Actress Melissa Ricci

    Welcome to the second episode of season three of Global Impact, co-hosted with Rasha Goel. We present a conversation with the French-Italian actress Melissa Ricci, where we discuss her work, the impact of the economic downturn on the film industry, the importance of story telling during these times -and much more! We also present two songs by a jazz vocal sextet we've discovered, ManSound, from Kyiv, Ukraine.

    1 hr 10 min
  • S3 E1: The Year Just Passed, The Year Ahead in 2021

    In this first episode of Season 3, we present highlights from the past year and look at trends to watch out for in 2021. An update on the global coronavirus situation.  Excerpts from my mini power panel on the year ahead with Farzana Baduel of London's Curzon. Audio clips from previous guests include: Emily Lau (Hong Kong),  Peter Maurer (ICRC), Ambassadors William Taylor and Alexander Vershbow (USA), Dr. Anastasia Vasilyeva (Russia), Liana Mistretta (Italy),  Dr. Boris Lushniak (USA), Dr. Sue Verma (USA), Diana Graber (USA), Dr. Michael Osterholm (USA), Dr. Syra Madad (USA), Mary Jean Tully (Canada), Jim Rogers (Singapore).

    For the full version of the discussion with Farzana Baduel: https://youtu.be/4Eui3wGstUU


    54 min

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We live in an increasingly confusing and unpredictable world. In Global Impact, co-hosts Michael Bociurkiw and Melissa Ricci connect the dots to world events so you don’t have to. Special guests…