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  • S3: EP8 - Then God Said, "Let the Land Produce Vegetation"

    India’s farmers makes up roughly 90 per cent of the country’s population, argue that these laws will further destroy the livelihood of India’s already crumbling agricultural industry. Indian farmers took to the borders of New Delhi and other regions within India where they set out to protest the new farming regulations set by India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi. In this episode, Dr. Navsharan Singh, independent scholar and human rights advocate, along with Perushka Gopalkista discuss the impacts of India’s Green Revolution, as well as its current impact on India’s agricultural industry. What can the world learn from India’s fight to secure the country’s most important industry?

    50 min
  • S3: EP6 - In the country of Myanmar

    In the country of Myanmar, its military has taken control of the country with accusations of fraud. Aung San Suu Kyi and other politicians from the National League for Democracy (NLD) party won more than 80 per cent of the votes in the Nov. 2020 election. Dr. Ronan Lee, author of Myanmar's Rohingya Genocide: Identity, History and Hate Speech, shares in-depth knowledge on what is going on in the country and what is happening with the Rohingya population. In this episode, Laura Nelson speaks with Dr. Lee. 

    59 min
  • S3: EP5 - Why are Tuition Fees on the Rise?

    How much is the academic degree worth today? $20,000? $40,000? $100,000? $500,000?


    In North America, both in Canada and the U.S in the last decade, tuition fees nearly doubled. The topic on domestic and international student fees are almost a taboo to be discussed; this rise in fees has continued to defy gravity. In this episode, Laura Nelson speaks to Kathleen Struck, digital marketing editor & education editor of the Voice of America student union.

    31 min
  • S3: EP4 - Kagame v. Rusesabagina: The Fight for Rwanda's Republic (PT. 2)

    (Cont.) The battle between two former friends, now enemies, who may have been responsible for the freedom of Rwanda at the brink of the Rwandan genocide, in the 1990s. The current alleged charges against Paul Rusesabagina are believed to have been summoned by the Rwandan government specifically, Paul Kagame, the president of Rwanda. Even though Kagame offered Rusesabagina a position within his government, Rusesabagina ultimately refused. Carine Kanimba, Rusesabagina's daughter discusses and claims that these allegations are false and that a chance of a fair trial is very slim, considering the ongoing rivalry.

    28 min
  • S3: EP4 - Kagame v. Rusesabagina: The Fight for Rwanda's Republic (PT. 1)

    The battle between two former friends, now enemies, who may have been responsible for the freedom of Rwanda at the brink of the Rwandan genocide, in the 1990s. The current alleged charges against Paul Rusesabagina are believed to have been summoned by the Rwandan government specifically, Paul Kagame, the president of Rwanda. Even though Kagame offered Rusesabagina a position within his government, Rusesabagina ultimately refused. Carine Kanimba, Rusesabagina's daughter discusses and claims that these allegations are false and that a chance of a fair trial is very slim, considering the ongoing rivalry. 

    30 min
  • S3: EP3 - A Journey to the Bloom

    The Ukranian-born and London-based twins, The Bloom Twins [Sonya and Anna Kuprienko] are singer-songwriters and classically trained multi-instrumentalists proficient in piano, flute, harmonica, drums, guitar and production. Recently, they released “DayDream'' with legendary Grammy-Nominated producer Benny Benassi on Ultra Records gaining top billing on coveted Spotify playlists. Their single “HIGH ON BEAT” recently released is an official collaboration with Guy Gerber & Jan Blomqvist. In this episode, Camryn Patterson speaks to Sonya + Anna [The Bloom Twins].  

    27 min
  • S3: EP2 - Can You Hear Me Now? With former MP Celina Caesar-Chevannes

    “Can You Hear Me Now?” Celina Caesar-Chevannes opens up about her experiences of working with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, including the racial microaggressions and tokenism that she had faced regularly, while trying to grapple with the validity and security of her role within the political realm. She also describes her experiences as being very undervalued and tokenized, which eventually led her to walk away from the Liberal Party in 2019 and continue as an Independent. In this episode, Celina speaks with Perushka. 

    42 min
  • S3: EP1 - The Queen's Bench with Hollywood Actress Kyla Pratt

    Kyla Pratt, is this season's Covergirl. Pratt known for her roles in TV shows and movies, such as One-on-One, The Proud Family, Dr. Doolittle, Love and Basketball, and Fat Albert. In this latest cover story, actress Kyla Pratt heads 'The Queen's Bench' having the audacity to rise above the challenges that come with building a legacy through the longevity in Hollywood. Kyla is in conversation with Perushka. 

    41 min
  • S3: EP1 - The Queen's Bench with Hollywood Actress Kyla Pratt

    Kyla Pratt, is this season's Covergirl. Pratt known for her roles in TV shows and movies, such as One-on-One, The Proud Family, Dr. Doolittle, Love and Basketball, and Fat Albert. In this latest cover story, actress Kyla Pratt heads 'The Queen's Bench' having the audacity to rise above the challenges that come with building a legacy through the longevity in Hollywood. 

    41 min

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