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Ideas | Oct 1, 2013
What is permissible and what is ethical behaviour in war? The American military's use of drones brings with it uncomfortable moral questions. Journalist Naheed Mustafa visits Pakistan and explores the dilemmas posed by drone warfare.
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Tapestry | Sep 27, 2013
A group of Muslim comics goes on the road just to say "hey" and to make people laugh. Here's the catch: they've chosen venues where people could, conceivably, never have met a Muslim. So, no pressure!
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The Story From Here | Oct 2, 2013
In part one of this episode. Larry Kwong only played one minute as a New York Ranger in 1947 but his legacy has lasted much longer. He became the first Chinese Canadian to play in the NHL. He was recently inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame.
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The leaders of the world remain divided over whether to intervene militarily in Syria. Syrians themselves aren't sure whether foreign involvement is needed or desirable. We speak with two Syrians living through the crisis.
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Quirks and Quarks | Sep 28, 2013
In its summary for policy makers, the IPCC report strongly suggests humans are responsible for climate change.
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Oct 1, 2013 | 54:00Ideas How We Kill In War AudioIdeas How We Kill In War Oct 1, 2013 | 54:00What is permissible and what is ethical behaviour in war? The American military's use of drones brings with it uncomfortable moral questions. Journalist Naheed Mustafa visits Pakistan and explores the dilemmas posed by drone warfare.
Sep 27, 2013 | 54:00Tapestry The Muslims are Coming / The Novel Cure AudioTapestry The Muslims are Coming / The Novel Cure Sep 27, 2013 | 54:00A group of Muslim comics goes on the road just to say "hey" and to make people laugh. Here's the catch: they've chosen venues where people could, conceivably, never have met a Muslim. So, no pressure!
Oct 2, 2013 | 24:58The Story From Here October 2 2013 Part one AudioThe Story From Here October 2 2013 Part one Oct 2, 2013 | 24:58In part one of this episode. Larry Kwong only played one minute as a New York Ranger in 1947 but his legacy has lasted much longer. He became the first Chinese Canadian to play in the NHL. He was recently inducted into the BC Sports Hall of Fame.
Oct 2, 2013 | 6:42Metro Morning Homework AudioMetro Morning Homework Oct 2, 2013 | 6:42How much help is too much?
Oct 1, 2013 | 23:58The Current A Tale of Two Syrians Divided - Oct 1, 2013 AudioThe Current A Tale of Two Syrians Divided - Oct 1, 2013 Oct 1, 2013 | 23:58The leaders of the world remain divided over whether to intervene militarily in Syria. Syrians themselves aren't sure whether foreign involvement is needed or desirable. We speak with two Syrians living through the crisis.
Sep 28, 2013 | 17:23Quirks and Quarks You're Getting Warmer - 2013/09/28 - Pt. 1 AudioQuirks and Quarks You're Getting Warmer - 2013/09/28 - Pt. 1 Sep 28, 2013 | 17:23In its summary for policy makers, the IPCC report strongly suggests humans are responsible for climate change.
Oct 1, 2013 | 24:59Definitely Not the Opera YourDNTO "Names" Pt. 1 AudioDefinitely Not the Opera YourDNTO "Names" Pt. 1 Oct 1, 2013 | 24:59A rose by any other name would smell as sweet - or so the saying goes. But what's behind the names that we have? Do they define us, or do we define them? (Originally aired Oct. 2, 2013)
Sep 29, 2013 | 3:35C'est la vie "Voile", 29/09/13 AudioC'est la vie "Voile", 29/09/13 Sep 29, 2013 | 3:35Bernard and Johanne discuss "voile", which means veil and sail.
Sep 30, 2013 | 5:43As It Happens Montana Roadkill AudioAs It Happens Montana Roadkill Sep 30, 2013 | 5:43The great state of Montana has made it legal for its citizens to pick up roadkill, take it home, and throw it on the grill.
Should you be driving along a Montanan highway and come across a deer or elk, simply throw it on the roof of your car and give l
Sep 27, 2013 | 9:29Spark Soldiers and A.I. AudioSpark Soldiers and A.I. Sep 27, 2013 | 9:29Julie Carpenter studies how military personnel interact with the field robots they use they use in bomb disposal. Although they recognize them as tools, soldiers still like to name their robots, and some also see them as extensions of themselves.
Sep 29, 2013 | 27:30C'est la vie Sovereigntist criticizes Quebec values charter AudioC'est la vie Sovereigntist criticizes Quebec values charter Sep 29, 2013 | 27:30Jean Dorion is a committed sovereigntist. But he has a big problem with the proposed charter of Quebec values. Now he's written a book about it.
Sep 22, 2013 | 52:58Living Out Loud Dealing with the demons AudioLiving Out Loud Dealing with the demons Sep 22, 2013 | 52:58"The Controller in his mind"; Kit Skelly's diary offers rare and valuable insights into his battle with Schizophrenia. "Saving Sarah"; why did it take so long to find the treatment that saved her life?
Sep 30, 2013 | 18:31Q John Densmore's fight to close The Doors on Cadillac AudioQ John Densmore's fight to close The Doors on Cadillac Sep 30, 2013 | 18:31The Doors' drummer opens up on fighting his former band mates in court -- all in an attempt to stop them from selling an iconic song.
Sep 27, 2013 | 53:59Ideas Moses Znaimer's ideacity, Part 4 - Rethinking Democracy AudioIdeas Moses Znaimer's ideacity, Part 4 - Rethinking Democracy Sep 27, 2013 | 53:59Highlights from ideacity: a three-day gathering of minds held each June in Toronto, produced and presented by Moses Znaimer. Guests in this episode: Daniel A. Bell, Conrad Black, Michael Nicula, and Robert J. Sawyer.
Sep 30, 2013 | 27:29White Coat Black Art White Coat Black Art: Medicine's Big Fat Bias AudioWhite Coat Black Art White Coat Black Art: Medicine's Big Fat Bias Sep 30, 2013 | 27:29Hospitals today are facing an epidemic of morbibly obese patients but with poor training and lack of proper equipment, many doctors would rather take care of almost anyone else.
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