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April 05, 2019 The truth about anti-vaxxers
When it comes to whether parents should vaccinate their children, there can be a lot of conflicting arguments to be made.
Everyone has heard the myths, the studies, the "real-life" cases, but what should we believe? Well, the answer is pretty simple -- the anti-vaccination movement is wrong.
According to exclusive Ipsos polling conducted for Global News, two-thirds of parents believe vaccinations are necessary but one in three still worry about side effects.
And while 85 per cent of parents surveyed say they believe vaccinations are safe, 85 per cent also feel there is a lot of misinformation out there.
On this week’s episode of the Global News original podcast This is Why, Global reporters Heather Yourex-West and Jeff Semple sit down with Niki Reitmayer to discuss their new series, Unvaccinated: Canada’s public health at risk.
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28 min
April 05, 2019 The truth about anti-vaxxers
The anti-vaccination movement is putting Canada's public health at risk.
25 min
March 29, 2019 Are Trudeau's days numbered?
A recent Ipsos Reid poll shows that support for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is dwindling.
And the controversies that hang over his government from public perception on pipelines, the alleged scandal involving SNC-Lavalin, to leaked government documents could continue to plague the prime minister until Canadians mark their ballots this fall.
On this week’s episode of the Global News original podcast This is Why, Ottawa Bureau Chief for Global News Mercedes Stephenson sits down with Niki Reitmayer to discuss the issues that could decide the result of October's federal election.
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27 min
March 29, 2019 Are Trudeau's days numbered?
This is why Justin Trudeau can't afford any more mistakes.
24 min
March 22, 2019 Hate Crime: A Disturbing Global Crisis
On Friday, March 15 a terrorist walked into two mosques and opened fire on Muslim worshippers.
Investigators believe the attacks in Christchurch, New Zealand were fuelled by Islamophobia and hate. It shocked people around the world, even though the hate exists globally. But did you know that close to 300 hate groups exist in Canada and that they often go undetected?
On this week’s episode of the Global News original podcast This is Why, host Niki Reitmayer sits down with former white supremacist Brad Galloway who explains how hate crimes will only get worse.
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28 min
March 22, 2019 Hate Crime: A Disturbing Global Crisis
Hate crimes are on the rise and the trend is unlikely to go away anytime soon.
25 min
March 15, 2019 The ‘mommy’ drinking culture
Between 2001 and 2016, the mortality rate from causes linked to alcohol climbed 26 per cent for women, compared to just five per cent for men.
While it’s not clear what’s behind the rise in women drinking, there’s a growing theory that alcohol jokingly packaged as "mummy juice" could be playing a role.
On this week’s episode, Niki Reitmayer sits down with CJOB morning show co-host Lauren McNabb, who has been investigating the worrisome trend.
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24 min
March 15, 2019 The ‘mommy’ drinking culture
How the ‘mommy’ drinking culture is normalizing alcoholism for women.
21 min
March 08, 2019 Can the Catholic Church redeem itself?
On February 20th this year, an unprecedented meeting happened between Bishops and survivors of alleged clergy sexual abuse at the Vatican.
Twelve survivors from around the world urged the Catholic Church to have a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Vancouver-based Leona Huggins was also one of the 12 people at the Vatican meeting.
On this week’s episode, Huggins explains how the Vatican plans to take claims seriously.
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29 min
March 08, 2019 Can the Catholic Church redeem itself?
Survivors of sexual abuse by priests are skeptical of the Vatican's plans to take is seriously.
27 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.