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Sep 27, 2013 | 54:00The 180 First Nations and pipelines, Corporations and research, Popularity and democracy AudioThe 180 First Nations and pipelines, Corporations and research, Popularity and democracy Sep 27, 2013 | 54:00Jim and his guest tackle the independence of industry-funded research, debate how far the federal government should go to accommodate First Nations concerns about pipelines, and hear an argument that one mayor's popularity could be bad for democracy.
Sep 20, 2013 | 54:00The 180 Joe Oliver, Worst case scenario funds, Legalized marijuana AudioThe 180 Joe Oliver, Worst case scenario funds, Legalized marijuana Sep 20, 2013 | 54:00Jim asks federal resources minister Joe Oliver what would happen if he doesn't get B.C.'s support for new pipelines, our rogue parliament debates legalizing marijuana, and why one energy company doesn't want to give its banking information to the NEB
Sep 13, 2013 | 54:00The 180 Tobacco lawsuit, Public vs. private school funds, Rogue Parliament on Keystone AudioThe 180 Tobacco lawsuit, Public vs. private school funds, Rogue Parliament on Keystone Sep 13, 2013 | 54:00On this episode, Jim and his guests discuss the tobacco industry's defense strategy in a large civil lawsuit, they debate whether public money should fund private schools, and sit in for our now prorogued parliament to tackled the topic of pipelines.
Sep 6, 2013 | 53:00The 180 Quebec's Charter, Oil industry influence, Rogue Parliament AudioThe 180 Quebec's Charter, Oil industry influence, Rogue Parliament Sep 6, 2013 | 53:00We convene our first "Rogue Parliament" to fill the void from our soon-to-be-prorogued real one. Jim invites our guests to weigh in on Quebec's controversial Charter of Values, and to debate whether the petro-industry has too much power in Ottawa.
Jun 21, 2013 | 53:00The 180 Labour unions, Cigarette butt deposit fees, Not Criminally responsible AudioThe 180 Labour unions, Cigarette butt deposit fees, Not Criminally responsible Jun 21, 2013 | 53:00On this week's show Jim and his guests discuss a bill on union accountability, the "Not Criminally Responsible" designation, and a proposal to put a deposit on cigarette butts.
Jun 14, 2013 | 53:00The 180 Euthanasia debate, Royal succession rules, Video games and leadership skills AudioThe 180 Euthanasia debate, Royal succession rules, Video games and leadership skills Jun 14, 2013 | 53:00In this episode Jim and his guests discuss a bill tabled by Quebec which says a doctor who receives the repeated consent of a patient could administer medication to cause death. We'll also talk about video games and royal succession.
Jun 7, 2013 | 53:00The 180 Prostitution laws challenged, call to privatize Canada Post, effectiveness of anti-bullying programs AudioThe 180 Prostitution laws challenged, call to privatize Canada Post, effectiveness of anti-bullying programs Jun 7, 2013 | 53:00On this episode Jim and his guests discuss the legalization of prostitution, and a call to privatize Canada post. We'll also hear whether there's evidence to support the call for more anti-bullying programs.
May 31, 2013 | 53:00The 180 Ford Nation, Challenging Duffy, scratching the term "visible minority." AudioThe 180 Ford Nation, Challenging Duffy, scratching the term "visible minority." May 31, 2013 | 53:00Rob Ford's supporters stand by their man, we'll find out why. Also, why the Senate should have kept Duffy out in the first place. And the case against the term "visible minority."
May 24, 2013 | 51:53The 180 Muckraking journalism, environmental dilemmas, Conservatives react to Senate scandal AudioThe 180 Muckraking journalism, environmental dilemmas, Conservatives react to Senate scandal May 24, 2013 | 51:53Do we need muckraking media to hold politicians to account? What's the environmentally ethical way to live? How is the Conservative base reacting to the Senate scandal?
May 24, 2013 | 51:53The 180 Muckraking journalism, environmental dilemmas, Conservatives react to Senate scandal AudioThe 180 Muckraking journalism, environmental dilemmas, Conservatives react to Senate scandal May 24, 2013 | 51:53Do we need muckraking reporters to hold politicians to account? What's the environmentally ethical way to live? How is the Conservative base reacting to the Senate scandal?
May 17, 2013 | 50:58The 180 Senate abolition, Canada's Arctic, social impact bonds AudioThe 180 Senate abolition, Canada's Arctic, social impact bonds May 17, 2013 | 50:58Does Canada need the senate anymore: a 180 Faceoff. An Inuit leader who says Greenpeace should stay out of First Nations business in the Arctic. And a plan to make a profit from solving social problems.
May 14, 2013 | 51:48The 180 Canadian history face-off, beer league without beer, BC Election AudioThe 180 Canadian history face-off, beer league without beer, BC Election May 14, 2013 | 51:48A debate over what kind of Canadian history the government should tell. The BC Election from an Alberta perspective and an arena operator clamps down on beer in the dressing room.
May 3, 2013 | 53:00The 180 Open borders, the CanCon debate, "Newfie" not for everyone AudioThe 180 Open borders, the CanCon debate, "Newfie" not for everyone May 3, 2013 | 53:00This week Jim and his guests discuss whether workers should be able to have unrestricted access to jobs anywhere inthe world, whether CanCon rules should still be enforced, and whether "Newfie" is a four letter word.
Apr 26, 2013 | 53:03The 180 Exclusive universities, ayahuasca therapy, off-roaders vs. conservationists AudioThe 180 Exclusive universities, ayahuasca therapy, off-roaders vs. conservationists Apr 26, 2013 | 53:03Jim talks to an academic who says it's time for Canadian universities to be more elitist. We hear from a listener who used a hallucinogen to treat her PTSD, and we go to the front lines of a land use debate in Alberta
Apr 19, 2013 | 53:00The 180 Positive campaigns, Percentage grades, and Psychedelic science AudioThe 180 Positive campaigns, Percentage grades, and Psychedelic science Apr 19, 2013 | 53:00On this episode Jim speaks to a former target of attack ads who says politicians in his shoes should respond with attack ads of their own, and he invites two guests to debate the value of percentage grades in schools.
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