The Perri Platform

Canadian drug companies face a billion-dollar lawsuit over opioids. The charges range from aggressive marketing to not advertising the addictive tendencies adequately. Then, we highlight a new scientific study that tries to establish a link between psychedelics and escaping alcohol addiction. We finish by discussing the latest news in the Canadian/American trade situation.

Justin Trudeau takes a stand against hate speech, violence and extremism online at the Christchurch Call to Action. World leaders sign onto a pledge for government activism in terms of regulating speech and censorship. I explain why the notion of hate speech and government censorship is a deadly combination that has a plethora of unintended consequences. Then, I propose a counter measure that can be equally effective without nearly as much potential for disaster.

We breakdown the escalating trade war between the United States and China. First, we discuss how it all began and where things are likely to go. Then, we inform you on what this means to the average citizen. To wrap up the episode, we reveal the truth behind corporate backed scientific research and Coca Cola being the poster-boy for corruption.

Mexico proposes a daring new policy to decriminalize all drugs to stifle the cartel. We explain the pros and cons of such an idea. Then we demonstrate the differences between legalization and decriminalization as the distinction is key. After, we respond to an article from the UN detailing how antibiotics are becoming more useless everyday. Finally, we end with some positive news on job growth within Canada.

Uber and Lyft drivers around the globe strike in unison to fight against poverty wages and exploitation. We discuss the implications of this and how self driving vehicles make the strike seemingly meaningless in the eyes of Uber. Then we discuss an app in Saudi Arabia that lets male guardians track and trap women. Finally, we end by updating you on Canada’s latest attempt to subpoena Mark Zuckerberg.

The federal Carbon Tax is ruled constitutional in Saskatchewan. We explore this tax itself and discuss the legitimacy of the ruling. After, we report on Trudeau supposedly requesting for America's support in relation to our China crisis. Finally, we talk about the Italian student who was tortured and killed in Egypt.

The Right to Repair bill gets killed in Ontario’s provincial parliament. We discuss the implications of this along with how lobbying by corporations (including Apple) is influencing politicians unjustly. Then, we break down a legal battle involving a divorced father and his ex wife in relation to the right to vaccinate their children. We end the episode with a casual conversation about Game of Thrones, specifically, the Battle of Winterfell.

A UN representative tries to make the case that housing should be a right, we take apart that argument. Then, we report on the growing tensions within Venezuela. We end with an odd article about a new law that prohibits employers from stealing the tips of their employees.

Quebec focuses on electoral reform as the movement to replace first past the post with proportional representation gains traction. Additionally, China once again hinders Canadian exports in ways we should have seen coming. Finally, we learn that R Kelly can’t read.

CNN reports that the world is sadder and angrier than ever before. I identify five pillars that are causing us to feel sad and angry within today’s society. The topics covered range from a lack of purpose to the rising influence of social media on our lives.