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This week, Cody flexes his skills as a new RPG game runner and Vic fangirls over Scabby the Rat. Plus, we continue our discussion from last episode on the Canadian labour movement: where we’ve been, where we’re going, and how to get there.

Main Topic: Canada’s Labour Movement

Statistics Canada: Unionization Rates Falling

International Union of Operating Engineers: Myths and Facts About Unions

CBC News: Quebec Unionized Wal-Mart Workers Win Supreme Court Victory

Ontario Federation of Labour: Uncovering Union Myths

Washington Post: 5 Myths About Unions

CPLEA: 10 Rights at Work You Probably Didn’t Know You Have in Alberta

Alberta Federation of Labour: Your Rights

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This week, Vic finds purpose at her new job and Cody is on vacation! Plus, we do a deep dive into the history of labour achievements in Canada, the first part of our two-part episode celebrating labour rights and labour unions!

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Main Topic: Canada’s Labour Movement

The Canadian Encyclopedia: Printer’s Strike

Canadian Labour Congress: The Fight for a Shorter Work-Week

CBC News: Bloody Sunday

The Canadian Encyclopedia: CUPW Postal Strikes

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This week, Cody tries to get to the bottom of Bill Morneau’s abrupt departure from Canadian politics and Vic brings back Recovery Corner with a celebration! Plus, we take some time to catch up with each other – no topic needed!

Good News Everyone: Man Honours Late Father and Brother By Learning to Cook and Opening Restaurant

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This week, Vic starts a new job and Cody dives right into the deep end of the role-playing game pool. Plus, we talk about video games! Not the Lana Del Rey masterpiece, but the concept of gaming - then, now, and for the future!

Good News Everyone: Medieval Wine Windows are Reopening, Reviving Italian Plague Tradition

New York Post

Main Topic: Video Games

APA: Video Game Play May Provide Learning, Health, Social Benefits, Review Finds

Radiohead: 10 Reasons Why Playing Video Games is Good for Your Brain

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Cody

This week, Cody can't stop going for walks and Vic learned about BC's sexy COVID recommendations live on the pod. Plus, we check in with each other on how our 2020 resolutions and yearly themes are going, halfway through the year.

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BBC News

CNN

Stop Smoking: Info for Albertans

Stop Smoking: Info for Americans

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Cody

This week, Cody and Vic don their caps and gowns to talk about graduation! 

Good News Everyone: Miniature human livers grown in lab!

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This week, Vic would like you to hire her and Cody has a new animal friend named Wyatt. Plus, we reminisce about the music we grew up on and what it means to us today.

Good News Everyone: Thousands Sign Petition to Rename Columbus, Ohio to “Flavortown”

CNN

Main Topic: Childhood Music Tastes

Yellow Sony Walkman

Blue iPod Nano

Protest Music of the Bush Era

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This week, Cody still won’t shut up about Dungeons & Dragons, and Vic wants you to keep wearing a mask outside, especially during a protest! Plus, we talk about something a lot of you might be feeling lately – crisis fatigue.

Good News Everyone: Drag Race Winner Surprised With Socially-Distant Parade From Fans

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Main Topic: Crisis Fatigue

Wired: All This Chaos Might be Giving You Crisis Fatigue

Harvard Business Review: Coping with Fatigue, Fear, and Panic During a Crisis

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