January 26, 2021
CONTENT WARNING TF246: General Counsel for The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE), Benjamin Bull, guides us through the recent lawsuit against Mindgeek — the parent company of Pornhub — accused of hosting content containing child sex abuse. Also, we talk to the president of Orangetheory Fitness Canada, Blake MacDonald, about their interactive virtual… Read More
January 26, 2021
Timothy Caulfield is the Canadian Research Chair in Health Law & Policy at the University of Alberta. He joins me to talk about why misinformation is an imminent threat, especially during COVID-19. We also discuss why so many people believe conspiracy theories and how #ScienceUpFirst wants to change that. Plus,… Read More
January 20, 2021
TF245: Matt Crowell, Founder and CEO of GetintheLoop, joins us to share how they are making it easier to shop locally while connecting with small businesses in your community. Also, GrandPad’s Head of Innovation and co-founder, Isaac Lien, reveals how their purpose-built tablet is helping connect seniors to healthcare… Read More
January 12, 2021
TF244: Jeremy Dalton, head of XR at PwC UK and author of Reality Check: How Immersive Technologies Can Transform Your Business, joins us to reveal how companies… Read More
January 5, 2021
So far, 2021 is looking a lot different than other years, so to make your days a little bit easier and to start some healthy habits, here are some new-and-improved apps to eat better, shop local, stay calm, and stop doomscrolling. 1. Get Healthy: WW App… Read More
January 4, 2021
Dr. Samir Sinha is the Director of Geriatrics at Sinai Health in Toronto. He joins me to talk about why thousands of residents of long-term care are dying during COVID-19. Plus, why for-profit homes are faring worse and how years of neglect is leading to chaos. I also attend a… Read More
December 22, 2020
TF243: Bradley Tusk, CEO of Tusk Ventures, joins us to explain how the tech community will deal with policy battles in 2021. Also, we talk to Zoox co-founder and Chief Technology Officer, Jesse Levinson, about their electric, autonomous robotaxi and what it means for the future of transportation. We… Read More
December 11, 2020
Dr. Isaac Bogoch is an infectious disease physician who you have probably seen on the nightly news. In today’s episode, we discuss how vaccines are made, why we should trust them, and what to do about social media misinformation. Plus, in today’s essay, I share why we might want to… Read More
November 27, 2020
If you have a tween or teen at home, chances are that they want some kind of tech for the holidays. Whether you’re looking for an all-in-one desktop, affordable video editing software, a VR headset for your gamer, better WiFi in the home for everyone, or the hottest new Nintendo… Read More
November 26, 2020
In this 4-part series, we’re going to explore stories of human transformation connected to Ontario’s mining industry. You may be surprised to learn how our abundance of minerals offers hope for the future and the opportunity to make the world a better place. Episode 1: Economic Hope & the… Read More