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Wednesday, February 8

Terry O'Reilly guest hosts. New York Times senior science writer William Broad discusses the physical dangers of yoga, as outlined in his new book The Science of Yoga. Six-time Olympic medallist Clara Hughes on her struggle with depression, and her quest for London 2012







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TUESDAY Adam Gopnik

WEDNESDAY Clara Hughes

THURSDAY Jill Barber

FRIDAY Russell Simmons + Rick Rubin

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Clara Hughes on Q

clara hughes2.jpgToday, Olympic speedskater and cyclist Clara Hughes was on the show. She's the spokesperson for Let's Talk, in support of mental health programs. She also appears in the new documentary Darkness and Hope: Depression Sports and Me.

Clara spoke openly about her own experience with depression, and her plans for London 2012. Sixteen years after her first Olympics, Clara is back on the bike. She says she's feeling stronger than ever, and that she's on track to have her best race yet.

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Can yoga kill you?

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Today, guest host Terry O'Reilly spoke with William J. Broad, a senior science writer for the New York Times the author of the new book The Science of Yoga: The Risks and The Rewards (an adapted excerpt from it was featured in the New York Times magazine last month, and provoked a strong reaction from yoga practitioners).

After surveying more than century of scientific inquiry into yoga, Broad concluded the risks and benefits associated with the practice are far greater than he ever imagined. He says "yoga can kill and maim - or save your life and make you feel like a god. That's quite a range. In comparison, it makes other sports and exercises seem like child's play."

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Should Hollywood make more "positive" films?

Wonderful_Life_Movie_Poster.jpgOn today's show, guest host Colm Feore spoke to veteran film producer Lindsay Doran, whose credits include Sense and Sensibility, Stranger than Fiction and This Is Spinal Tap. She has been challenging the film world perception that a film is only artistic if it ends badly and that filmmakers and actors only win Oscars for stories based in misery. She believes Hollywood should be making more movies that leave viewers feeling inspired.

Listen below and tell us what you think. Do you think Hollywood should produce more positive films? Do you agree with Lindsay Doran's definition of what makes a film positive?

 

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Enter our Six-Word Modern Love Story Contest!

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The goal is simple: tell a full and rich modern love tale in just six words. Funny. Sad. Sexy. Or futuristic sexy, the kind with spaceships. The choice is yours.

(Ernest Hemingway started the whole six-word story idea by writing this one -- "For sale: baby shoes, never worn." He's said to have thought it was his best work.)

Post your best work right here before February 13th, noon ET, to enter. Please include your full name and where you're from.

The winners will be announced on a Q Modern Love special on February 14th. Winners will get their story read on air, and receive a nifty Q tote bag of swag!

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Q is coming to Montreal!

qauquebecrotator2.jpgQ is coming back to Montreal for a live show at the historic Le National theatre (1220 Ste-Catherine Est). Join us to fĂȘte Quebec culture on Thursday, March 1, 2012, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

Guests include multi-lingual comedian Sugar Sammy, dance great Louise Lecavalier, En Audition's Simon Olivier Fecteau, and many more. Electronic music maestro DJ Champion will perform live throughout the show.

CLICK HERE TO BUY TICKETS NOW!

Doors and bar open at 4:45 p.m. Come early and have a drink before the show. Stay for the after party (8 p.m. to 9 p.m.) to meet Jian and the crew.

*Note: Ticketholders MUST arrive by 5:45 p.m. or admittance cannot be not guaranteed.*