Today's conversation for The International Podcast will focus on Education and Learning during the era of COVID-19.

We spoke with Registered Practical Nurses (RPN)- Naomi Pinto and D'nell Daniel. Both are now licensed RPN's in Ontario, and are now back at University pursuing the Bringing Programme to become Registered Nurses (RN).

They share their experiences of pursuing their RPN studies during the height of the COVID-19 Pandemic..

Listen to this discussion via The International Podcast - Conversations That Matter!

Mimi Lee might be a freshman in politics, but she and her team is never fresh in community services, human rights and equity issues. Mimi Lee is actively advocating human rights in Canada in many ways. She is now officially the MP candidate of the Green Party of Canada in the Markham-Thornhill riding for the upcoming federal election. She speaks with host of The International. Jeevan Robinson. 

Dr Gayle Fisher Stewart givs us her take on religion and the black lives matter movement and how we need to be more flexible in the way we interpret religion

Dr Michael Ungar speaks today on the international about coping with stress and how various measures can be taken for persons dealing with anxiety during a crisis. The Pandemic is not over, so many folks are still dealing with the psychological effects of what COVID-19 has brought into their lives. Listen to Dr Ungar as he shares his views on this very important topic. 

Healthcare must become a genuine health service, not an illness service, according to Robert Stern, chairman of digital health champion Future Perfect.

It was currently too reactive instead of preventive, he argued further in an article for the influential multi-media Health Tech Digital outlet.

World Nana Foundation Chairman Paul Sheedy agrees strongly with Stern that investment into healthtech and nanomedicines has to be accelerated, as we cannot afford the hugely inefficient centralised healthcare systems that we have. We have to move to a point of care model that supports early intervention and protection

This week on this international, Host Jeevan A. Robinson speaks with the President and CEO of the Wealth Masters Group International, Benjamin Archeampong on the upliftment of the Black community and what it will take for economic empowerment to become more of a reality. The African Continental Free Trade Area was also discussed and the opportunities that are available there.  

In Botswana, more than 67% of women have experienced gender-based abuse in their lifetime. Botswana has the second-highest rape rates in the world, with 92.9 cases per 100 000 citizens. 

Where Does The Investigation Stand Into The Jan. 6th, 20201 Insurrection on the U.S Capitol?

Host of The International Podcast, Jeevan A. Robinson spoke earlier today with Marge Baker, Executive Vice President at People for the American Way on The Select Committee that was recently announced by Speaker Pelosi to look into the attack on The U.S Capitol.

Interview with Montserrat's Hon Paul Lewis

Tough Talk: The Governor of Montserrat Broke No Rules Speaking About The Island's Development