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July 19, 2019 The Moon Landing: How it changed space exploration
When Neil Armstrong set foot on the moon at 10:56 p.m. EDT on July 20, 1969, hundreds of millions of people were either watching the event on TV or listening on the radio. It was the biggest exploration mission in recent history and is still one of mankind's greatest achievements.
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25 min
July 19, 2019 The Moon Landing: How it changed space exploration
The moon landing was the biggest exploration mission in recent history and is still one of mankind's greatest achievements.
22 min
July 12, 2019 Exposing The Marathon Cheaters
The death of Frank Meza, the 70-year-old disqualified marathon runner was ruled a suicide as a result of blunt force traumatic injuries. It made headlines across all of North America this past week, but it's not the first time we've heard a story like this. Marathon cheaters have become an increasing problem for event organisers, but marathon investigator Derek Murphy is exposing the cheaters. Derek sat down with This is Why host Niki Reitmayer.
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26 min
July 12, 2019 Exposing The Marathon Cheaters
Marathon cheaters have become an increasing problem but one man is exposing them.
24 min
July 05, 2019 PART 2: What issues affect the LGBTQ2 community in 2019?
Radio producer Sara Hyde, activist Quinn Peters, and human rights activist Morgane Oger join Niki Reitmayer to discuss where the LGBTQ2 community is in 2019.
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21 min
July 05, 2019 PART 2: What issues affect the LGBTQ2 community in 2019?
Honouring the LGBTQ2 community’s progress and recognizing the work still to be done
19 min
June 28, 2019 Why Canada might not be as tolerant as you’d think
Niki is on vacation this week, so we thought that we would revisit an episode from earlier this year. There will be a new episode next week!
Last year, Global News reporter Farah Nasser spoke with prominent Canadians about their experiences with discrimination. They spoke candidly about names they’ve been called to shed light on the lasting impacts. What can be done to help future generations and how can we be proactive when we witness hate speech?
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23 min
June 28, 2019 Why Canada might not be as tolerant as you’d think
Global News reporter Farah Nasser explains why she created the #FirstTimeIwasCalled project
20 min
June 21, 2019 PART 1: What issues affect the LGBTQ2 community in 2019?
Radio producer Sara Hyde, activist Quinn Peters, and human rights activist Morgane Oger join Niki Reitmayer to discuss where the LGBTQ2 community is in 2019.
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28 min
June 21, 2019 PART 1: What issues affect the LGBTQ2 community in 2019?
Honouring the LGBTQ2 community’s progress and recognizing the work still to be done
25 min

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We live in a confusing world… so if you’ve ever stopped and asked yourself WHY something matters, we’re here to help. Every week Adam Toy and Dave McIvor will ask one big question and uncover the answer to help you truly understand what’s going on around you.