Same Difference - JRN Radio

Young adults are facing several difficulties in these strange times. In this episode, producers Cassandra Dubiel and Santiago Ramer shed light on the challenges we face as we grow more independent and become functioning members of society. 

Host: Grace Brison
Executive Producer: Emily Morantz
Associate Producer: Manuela Vega
Artwork by Ben Shelley
Theme music composed by John Powers
Course instructor: Amanda Cupido

Possessions come into our lives from those we used to know, and we either keep them, or we don’t. For Jenna Frangione, it was a sweater from a rocky relationship. Producer Mia Maaytah tells us more. 

Host: Grace Brison
Executive Producer: Emily Morantz
Associate Producer: Manuela Vega
Artwork by Ben Shelley
Theme music composed by John Powers
Course instructor: Amanda Cupido

What is it like being Black on Big Brother? Producer Libaan Osman, who has dreamed about getting on the show, wanted to find out. He talked to fans of the game, a former contestant of Big Brother Canada, and even the host and executive producer Arisa Cox about potential changes to make Big Brother more inclusive for BIPOC contestants. 

Host: Grace Brison
Executive Producer: Emily Morantz
Associate Producer: Manuela Vega
Artwork by Ben Shelley
Theme music composed by John Powers
Course instructor: Amanda Cupido

Melissa Bishop-Nriagu (@Bishopmelissa) is the fastest 800m runner in Canadian history. But, like many other Olympians, she needs Instagram to make money. In this episode, producer Alex Cyr breaks down what an athlete has to do to get paid in the age of online influencing.

Host: Grace Brison
Executive Producer: Emily Morantz
Associate Producer: Manuela Vega
Artwork by Ben Shelley
Theme music composed by John Powers
Course instructor: Amanda Cupido

In this episode produced by Nikki Hashemian, listeners get a behind the scenes look at what it’s like to be a woman war photographer. One of the stories featured is from Andrea Bruce, who reflects on covering war as a woman, the challenges she overcame, and her most memorable experiences photographing over the past twenty years.

Host: Grace Brison
Executive Producer: Emily Morantz
Associate Producer: Manuela Vega
Artwork by Ben Shelley
Theme music composed by John Powers
Course instructor: Amanda Cupido

“This is how my brain works.” Making friends and getting good grades can be challenging for anyone—but for some students, it’s even harder. In this episode, associate producer and narrator Manuela Vega, along with her co-producer Briana Lynn Brieiro, explore the experiences of neurodivergent people in schools. 

Host: Grace Brison
Executive Producer: Emily Morantz
Associate Producer: Manuela Vega
Artwork by Ben Shelley
Theme music composed by John Powers
Course instructor: Amanda Cupido

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the vulnerabilities of Canada’s support system. But for this group of artists, a push for a universal basic income program means there is light at the end of the tunnel. Producer Scott McLean speaks to the artists and organizers pushing for basic income in Canada.

Host: Grace Brison
Executive Producer: Emily Morantz
Associate Producer: Manuela Vega
Artwork by Ben Shelley
Theme music composed by John Powers
Course instructor: Amanda Cupido

Asian-Americans are the least likely ethnic group to seek professional mental health, so how are advocates trying to squash the stigma? Join Paula Tran as she talks about her own mental health journey while talking to mental health advocates along the way.

Host: Grace Brison
Executive Producer: Emily Morantz
Associate Producer: Manuela Vega
Artwork by Ben Shelley
Theme music composed by John Powers
Course instructor: Amanda Cupido

Host: Grace Brison
Executive Producer: Emily Morantz
Associate Producer: Manuela Vega
Artwork by Ben Shelley
Theme music composed by John Powers
Course instructor: Amanda Cupido