Tapestrywith Mary Hynes

Robot comedians and robot lovers. A look at how artificial intelligence might change how we understand ourselves and our relationships to machines.

Fei Liu was tired of trying to find herself a romantic partner. So she set out to make her own boyfriend, from his body down to his circuitry.

Many spiritual traditions believe forgiveness is good for the soul. But in this #MeToo moment, it’s not women’s job to forgive their abusers — and society shouldn’t expect them to, says writer Kaya Oakes.

When men are accused of sexual harassment, they all pull from the same playbook. Jian Ghomeshi, Brett Kavanaugh, and Donald Trump have all used it. It's called DARVO.

Famous men accused of sexual abuse shouldn’t be expecting forgiveness anytime soon, says Danya Ruttenberg — not until they’ve done the hard work of making amends.

Rabbi Danya Ruttenberg says Judaism is more interested in atonement than forgiveness. Jennifer Freyd, a professor of psychology at the University of Oregon, explains her formula for the "sorry-not-sorry" public apology. And Kaya Oakes makes a case for why victims don't always have to forgive.

Eleanor Gordon-Smith, a philosophy Ph.D. student at Princeton University, explains why changing people's minds has less to do with reason and a lot to do with egos. And the story of how one woman's picture perfect image of Canada was shattered — only to be rebuilt, from the unlikeliest of places.

In her documentary, Tina Pittaway tells the story of a young woman from Rwanda who came to Canada with high hopes. We’ll call her Grace. And the Canada she discovered isn’t exactly the place conjured up by the picture postcards.

Eleanor Gordon-Smith of Princeton University says if you think reason changes minds, you’re wrong. Turns out everything that makes you human goes into how you make decisions — and how you can influence others.

Donisha Prendergast, the granddaughter of the world's most famous Rastafarian, Bob Marley, explains why marijuana is considered a sacrament in her religion.

Tapestry listeners reflect on the sexual abuse crisis in the Catholic Church.

Omid Safi, Director of the Islamic Studies Center at Duke University, says our concept of success needs an overhaul — and the teachings of Islamic mystics offer a new way forward.

Beyond the Shop is an Arkansas-based initiative designed to get black men and boys talking to some of the people they trust most — their barbers — about anxiety, depression and mental health.

Shain Jackson is a Coast Salish artist who sees sacred symbols being ‘borrowed’ all the time by people who don't have a clue about their meaning.

Dr. Rachel Zellars is a lawyer with a PhD in History who teaches at McGill University. Zellars helps you navigate the nuances on how to enjoy another culture without crossing the line into appropriation.

All the band members of The Mariachi Ghost wear traditional Mariachi suits when they perform - even though most of them aren’t Mexican. And Jorge says that’s okay by him.

Memphis Cadeau, co-owner of Grim City Tattoo Club in Hamilton, Ont., works pro bono with a range of clients, from former gang members to victims of human trafficking, who say getting a tattoo removed can be life-changing.

Tattoos and the very human desire to leave your mark — on yourself.

Alethea Arnaquq-Baril, director of Tunniit: Retracing the Lines of Inuit Tattoos and Angry Inuk, explains why deciding to get traditional Inuit tattoos was emotionally fraught — and what that means for non-Indigenous people looking to get the tattoos.

Why one lifelong Catholic abandoned the church in the middle of mass, and why the other says leaving 'wasn't even a question.'

Vishavjit Singh knows how dangerous labels can be. That’s why he dresses up as Sikh Captain America and tries to get everyone he meets to combat a pervasive enemy: hate and intolerance.

Nathan Schneider's new book Everything for Everyone examines how the cooperative — an alternative model to the corporation — has helped shape the world economy.