It's grown a lot in 70 years, but Ryerson's spirit of practical, adaptable learning has remained the same. Ronald Stagg, professor at the Department of History, talks to host Will Sloan about the birth of Ryerson University

As we prepare to celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Viola Desmond Awards & Banquet, many are beginning to learn the historical significance Desmond had with Black hair. What defines 'good hair'? Who decides what 'good hair' is or isn't? And why is hair such a hot topic among Black women? Guest host Dayo Kefentse is joined by two Ryerson colleagues who explore the pain, pleasure and politics of hair and the journeys they've had with hair acceptance

As host of CBC's Cross-Country Checkup, Duncan McCue is one of Canada's most prominent Indigenous journalists – and as the Rogers Journalist in Residence at the Ryerson School of Journalism, he's bringing his perspective to the next generation of reporters. McCue talks to host Will Sloan about how journalists can be storytellers, not story-takers

As companies distance themselves from the National Rifle Association, host Will Sloan talks to Chris MacDonald (chair of the Law & Business Department) about why the #BoycottNRA campaign is working

Guest host Marci Ien in conversation with Denise O'Neil Green, Ryerson's VP of equity and community inclusion, on her journey as a Black woman in academia, now with a seat at the executive table

For over 30 years, Ryerson Distinguished Visiting Practitioner Cathy Crowe has been one of Toronto's most visible advocates for the homeless. During the week she was named to the Order of Canada, Crowe discussed the ongoing Toronto shelter crisis with host Will Sloan

Jobs are fewer, and shorter, and they lack security, stability, and benefits. Ryerson professor John Shields (co-editor of Precarious Employment: Causes, Consequences and Remedies) talks with host Will Sloan about how the job market changed

On the anniversary of Trump's election, Ryerson political science professor Wayne Petrozzi talks to host Will Sloan about the 45th president's tenure so far

Fresh off of a record-setting summer with Canada's under-19 national team, Ryerson Rams women's basketball coach and newly appointed assistant coach of Canada's senior national team, talks with host Zandra Alexander about her approach to coaching, keeping a work-life-sport balance and what she brings to the court

Order of Canada recipient and Ryerson lecturer Peter Bregg chats with host Lauren Clegg about his extraordinary career, the power of photography and the state of media today