The Mosaic

In this episode of the Mosaic, we speak with uOttawa professor Dr. Elizabeth Dubois about her new report outlining the impact of social media influencers on elections. She explains how influencers are filling roles traditionally allocated to journalists, data brokers and lobbyists.

Then, we introduce a brand new podcast on CHUO 89.1 FM. The Kardinas: Navigating Community, Consciousness and Balance is a five-part series hosted by Karine Coen-Sanchez and Dina Idriss-Wheeler. Stay tuned to hear all about this thought-provoking new podcast from CHUO's studios!

In this episode of the Mosaic, we discuss top voting concerns heading into the 2025 Canadian election. Jeffrey Lubanzadio hosts the show and breaks down each of the political parties that will appear on your ballot. 

Then, we expand on the finale of the Outaouais Film Festival, a staple celebration of Francophone culture taking place in Gatineau.

Today on The Mosaic, we walk you through Ontario's nursing shortage. CHUO's Marcela Gonzalez discusses this matter with the Registered Nurses Association of Ontario (RNAO) CEO Doris Grinspun.

Then, Arya Gunde provides analysis on propaganda in today's world. And finally, we discuss the recent arrests by the Ottawa Police Services targeting Pro-Palestinian protestors. Clips in this segment come from our personal archives as well as the Ottawa Palestinian Youth Movement's social media. 

In today's episode of the Mosaic, Ottawa city councillor Ariel Troster speaks with us about the provincial government's proposed Bill 212. She explains the benefits of bike lanes in the city, including for environment and health purposes, as well as the movement to oppose this bill and protect Ottawa's bike lanes. This conversation comes on the heels of the day of remembrance for road traffic victims (Nov. 17, 2024).

Then, CHUO's Christelle Dorvil speaks with Ottawa influencer Chantsy about body positivity online and the significance of a diverse representation of body types on social media. 

Following Remembrance Day in Canada, we reflect on some of the conversations we've taken part of about war. We start up with an interview from documentarian Viveka Melki about her film The Fence (2020), where she shares her experience interviewing Canadian veterans who experienced Japanese prison camps in WWII. 

Then, CHUO's Arya Gunde talks anti-nuclear advocacy with Ban the Bomb Ottawa member Rory Lewis.

This week the Mosaic focuses on a universal topic: death. First, Marcela Gonzales walks us through the Day of the Dead and covers celebrations in the Ottawa-Gatineau area. Then, Arya Gunde explores the controversial act of Medical Assistance in Death (MAiD) for people whose death is not foreseeable. With guests Krista Carr (Inclusion Canada) and Doctor James Downar (uOttawa). 

In this episode of the Mosaic, we conclude a three-part series of interviews with Freedom Speakers International (FSI), an organization based in South Korea that teaches English and public speaking to North Korean defectors. 

Today, you'll hear from Dongjae Kim who lived in the country's capital Pyongyang. He discusses the elitist structures around the government and educational institutions. Dongjae speaks about famine, modern-day slavery, and his story of escape.