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Todays episode features Dr.Breede, where we talk about war, technology, foreign policy and its consequences. -
In this episode of Right of Reply, Tanisha, Bibi and Nirmit discuss cultural appropriation and appreciation. This episodes special guest is Thar! -
For the first episode this season, ROR will discuss social media, and the power and oppression it is used for. Our special guest today is Elisha Corbett, a political science PhD student at Queen's University. -
If you are interested in water rights and access to fresh water in Canada and abroad than this week’s episode of 'Right of Reply' is right for you.Tonight we are speaking with Professor Eleanor MacDonald who is an Associate Professor in the Political Studies Department here at Queen’s University. Dr. MacDonald will be giving us some insight into the privatization vs. government regulation debate on fresh water and will be discussing what this means for accessibility in the future. We also discuss some of the difficulties with mobilizing civil society to become serious about water issues and offer some of our own sentiments about why it remains difficult to motivate people around environmental issues despite a general awareness amongst the public to these concerns. We hope you enjoy! -
In the final episode of our fourth season, we explore the substance and mechanics of the ongoing U.S. Presidential election.First, we speak with David Rothschild, an economist with a Ph.D. in applied economics from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. He currently works for Microsoft Research in New York City studying social media data, polling, and markets and is a regular contributor to the Washington Post. Through his development of prediction and sentiment models, David was able to correctly predict 50 of 51 Electoral College outcomes in the 2012 election. We speak with David about the nature and value of contemporary polling, and get his predictions on the ongoing race. We then speak with Paul Quirk, Phil Lind Chair in U.S. Politics and Representation at the University of British Columbia and received his PhD from Harvard University. We talk to Paul about this controversial election, the rise of Bernie Sanders, and the collapse of the Republican Party.Finally, we close with a discussion with the entire ROR team, in which we address some of the many controversies sparked by the ongoing race. -
In this episode, Reply of Reply examines sexual violence and sexual assault policy on university campuses. Inspired by the documentary "The Hunting Ground", the Right of Reply team examines the current social climate that facilitates sexual violence and impunity for perpetrators throughout Canadian and American campuses.To help us in our discussion of Queen's University's response to sexual assault, Right of Reply is joined by Victoria Gibson, Assistant News Editor of The Queen's Journal to speak with us on their recent article: Sexual Assault Policy, 15 Months Later. -
In this episode, Right of Reply examines the rights and freedoms - or lack thereof - of the LGBTQ community around the world.We speak with John Ibbitson of The Globe and Mail to discuss his article on Everett Klippert, a Canadian man was deemed a dangerous sex offender simply for being gay, and given what amounted to a life sentence in the 1960s. We then speak with Evelyna Ekoko-Kay from Queen's Pride Project and Slava Bortnik from Human Rights First. Finally, we close with a discussion with the Right of Reply team, focused on Roger Ross William's documentary "God Loves Uganda" and the role of religion in restricting gay rights. -
In the first episode of the new year, the Right of Reply team explores climate change in the context of the Climate Summit in Paris in December. Drawing from our interviews with singer and documentary film maker Luke Wallace, and Right of Reply's creator, Brenna Owen, who participated in the youth delegation in Paris, we look at the importance of youth engagement in environmental initiatives, and the potential for positive change in this area. -
This week, Right of Reply examines the state of security and surveillance in contemporary society, specifically in the context of the recent attacks in Paris.First, we interview Kent Roach, one of Canada's top lawyers with respect to national security and Bill C-51, Canada's anti-terror bill. Mr. Roach provides insight into both the social and political motivations for the bill and its potential consequences for security and civil liberties.Next, we talk to David Lyon, Queen's professor, director of the Surveillance Study Centre at Queen's and author of "Surveillance after Snowden". Professor Lyon discusses the impact of Snowden and the pervasiveness of contemporary surveillance.For our final interview, we speak with Arne Klisenko, professor at both the Munk School of Global Affairs at U of T, and at Ryerson University. Professor Klisenko discusses the Paris attacks in the context of the ongoing Refugee crisis, outlining the realities of Canada's refugee system, and the screening that takes place prior to admittance. He further discusses the respective responses of the Canadian and American governments to the refugee program after Paris.We then conclude with a discussion among the Right of Reply team, who discuss their thoughts on the Paris attacks. -
Season 4 episode 2 of 'Right of Reply’ takes a look at the upcoming Canadian federal election. First we Speak to Deborah Coyne, former Liberal leadership candidate and current Green party policy advisor. Next, we speak to Queens University’s political science professor, Elizabeth Goodyear-Grant, who provides us with a scholarly perspective on the election, focusing specifically on gender and the Canadian electoral system. Finally, we host a debate between Queen’s University Liberal, Conservative, and New Democratic Associations. We discuss a series of topics under the category of foreign policy. -
Featuring interviews with award winning investigative journalist, Attlia Mong, and Queen's graduate student, Alexander Marar, this episode explores the roles of financial institutions, the justice system, and more, in issues surrounding corruption and white-collar crime. Happy listening! -
This episode originally aired on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. We asked Queen's students "Are you a Feminist?" and discovered some interesting answers and perceptions about feminism on campus and on a broader societal level. The episode features interviews with Maureen McTeer, Canadian lawyer, public figure and the first wife of a Prime Minister (Joe Clark) to keep her maiden name. The second interview features Queen's professor Stephanie von Hlatky on being a woman in the realm of international security and politics. -
This episode aired on Wednesday, March 5, 2014. It is perhaps our most timely episode ever, covering events in Ukraine, particularly the Crimea region, in the last two weeks. Our interview with Politics PhD Candidate Philippe Roseberry provides an excellent overview of events, as well as predictions for the future and numerous possible short- and long-term outcomes. Prof. Roseberry spoke about the potential of European Union (EU) and Western intervention, both physically and in the form of economic sanctions, and Russia's decision to "squander its reputation" or soft power gained from the Sochi Games. The second interview is with Postdoctoral Fellow Adam Molner on security at the Sochi Games. A particularly interesting aspect of the interview are Adam's comments on the legacies of new anti-terrorism legislation established in advance of the Games. Enjoy! -
This episode focuses on the Arctic and explores indigenous rights, resource development, climate equity and the parallels between the Arctic and Small Island Developing States, youth engagement and community advocacy, and more. Featuring remarks from NATHAN CULLEN, House Leader for the Official Opposition; GEOFF GREEN, Member of the Order of Canada and founder of Students On Ice; JOHNNY ISSALUK, traditional Inuit athlete, hunter, and cultural mentor; and JOHN CRUMP, Coordinator of Many Strong Voices and Senior Climate Change Advisor at GRID-Arendal, a centre collaborating with the UN Environment Programme. Most of the audio comes from the inaugural international conference of the Youth Arctic Coalition held February 1 & 2, 2014 at the Canadian Museum of Nature.http://youtharcticcoalition.org/http://www.manystrongvoices.org/http://www.studentsonice.com/ -
This episode originally aired on Wednesday, December 11, 2013. It is Right of Reply's 20th episode! Inspired by the first ever G8 summit on dementia and Alzheimer’s, held in the UK on December 11th, this episode aims to contribute to the global conversation on dementia. We spoke to Queen’s professor, Dr. Robert Campbell, about the biochemistry of Alzheimer’s disease, specifically protein misfolding in the brain. As well, we spoke to CEO of the UK Alzheimer’s Society, Jeremy Hughes, and CEO of the Alzheimer’s Society of Canada, Mimi Lowi-Young. Both attended the G8 summit. The episode presents diverse perspectives on tackling Alzheimer’s and dementia at all levels of society. -
We spoke to Professor Anthony Seaboyer of the Royal Military College about nuclear security issues, particularly non-proliferation and whether total disarmament is a viable option. Dr. Seaboyer mentions that while nuclear weapons will always have great, destructive capabilities, cyber is becoming the weapon of the 21st century. A small country with negligible hard-power capabilities can employ hackers to effectively wage cyber warfare. The second interview is with Heather Kleb, Vice-President of the Canadian Nuclear Association. We spoke to Heather about the importance of education and literacy in nuclear energy issues, as well as how the face of nuclear has changed in the wake of the Fukushima disaster in March 2011. - Show more
