Best Climate Emergency Unit Podcasts (2025)

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Special election coverage: The Youth Climate Corps meets party platforms (w/ Seth Klein, Alex Cool-Fergus and Juan Vargas Alba) 40:29

3d ago40:29

40:29

With less than a week before the federal election, Alex Cool-Fergus from Climate Action Network Canada joins Seth Klein, Juan Vargas Alba and Doug Hamilton-Evans from the Climate Emergency Unit to break down the climate commitments in each of the major political parties' platforms. We pay special attention to what the Liberals, NDP and Greens have …

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S5E8: The Climate and Health Emergency 42:18

7d ago42:18

42:18

Welcome back to another episode of The Case.Report! This month we’re shaking things up a little as NCHDs Callum and Johnny work hard stabilising not just one patient, but an entire planetary ecosystem. Planet Earth has come to TCR resus in a critical condition and there’s no time to waste. With toxic levels of air pollution, rising global temperatu…

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Mapping right-wing activism, corporate lobbying and climate denialism (w/ Geoff Dembicki) 46:39

10d ago46:39

46:39

In this episode of Break in Case of Emergency, hosts Erin Blondeau and Emiko Newman speak with Geoff Dembicki, global managing editor of DeSmog, to discuss the intricate connections between conservative politics, corporate lobbying, and climate denialism. The conversation explores the mapping of Pierre Poilievre’s inner circle, the influence of lob…

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67. Energy, Membranes, Transport, and Metabolism 2:05:34

10d ago2:05:34

2:05:34

This is Chapter 6 of my bio for health sciences text book. In this chapter, I cover a variety of related topics including: The structure and function of cell membranes, cellular transport (osmosis, diffusion, facilitated diffusion, and active transport), Energy, Redox reactions, and enzymes. Send us a text…

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Special election episode: Where is the climate crisis in Canadian party platforms? (w/ Anjali Appadurai, Juan Vargas Alba, Seth Klein & Alex Cool-Fergus) 33:29

17d ago33:29

33:29

In this episode of Break in Case of Emergency, host Erin Blondeau is joined by Anjali Appadurai, Juan Vargas Alba, Seth Klein and Alex Cool-Fergus of Climate Action Network Canada to discuss party platforms and climate policy leading up to the federal election. This round-table style podcast episode explores the lack of attention to climate issues …

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66. Cells are the Basic Unit of Life 1:41:13

14d ago1:41:13

1:41:13

This is Chapter 5 of my Bio for Health Sciences text book. It covers the similarities of all cells due to common ancestry, introduces prokaryotic diversity, eukaryotic diversity, the endomembrane system, and the cytoskeleton. Send us a textBy Tom Kennedy

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65. The Chemistry of Life 1:39:36

19d ago1:39:36

1:39:36

This podcast is Chapter 4 of my book Biology for Health Sciences. Life is based on chemistry and it helps to know a little to help us in our everyday lives, like why some fats are good while others are bad or why glucose and fructose are both real sugar. In this chapter, I cover metabolism, the four macromolecules (carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic …

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64. The Ingredients of Life 1:32:38

21d ago1:32:38

1:32:38

This podcast is the 3rd chapter of my text book, Biology for Health Sciences. I cover the structure of atoms, the origins of the elements, chemical bonding, why carbon is the element of life, water, Ph, and the why this matters in our daily lives. Send us a textBy Tom Kennedy

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Special election episode: Making sense of the Trump assaults and unpacking Canada’s ‘Shock Election’ (w/ Seth Klein & Naomi Klein) 1:21:11

24d ago1:21:11

1:21:11

In this special election episode, co-hosts Anjali Appadurai and Erin Blondeau interview siblings Naomi Klein and Seth Klein to discuss the current political climate in Canada leading up to the federal election, unpacking the nuances of a nationalistic response, the role of fossil fuel corporations, and the need for effective and transformative clim…

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Dissecting the climate denial machine: culture wars and the climate countermovement (w/ Mary Stuart & Erin Blondeau) 58:01

1M ago58:01

58:01

Host Emiko Newman interviews Mary Stuart and Erin Blondeau about the rise of climate conspiracism. Mary is a masters student in political ecology at the University of Victoria studying right-wing climate denial. Erin Blondeau is the Director of Communications at the Climate Emergency Unit and an independent writer. Together, they discuss how climat…

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It’s a f&%#ing climate emergency! Why aren’t we acting like it? (w/ Seth Klein) 1:02:04

1M ago1:02:04

1:02:04

This episode aired on March 15 2025. Seth Klein joins host Erin Blondeau to talk about the 6 Markers of Climate Emergency Framework. Marker 1: Spend what it takes to win. Marker 2: Create new institutions to get the job done. Marker 3: Shift from voluntary & incentive-based policies to mandatory measures. Marker 4: Tell the truth about the severity…

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S5E7: Nitrous Oxide Toxicity | Toxicology 37:24

2M ago37:24

37:24

Welcome back to another episode of The Case.Report! This month Leah and Liam take on a case of nitrous oxide (N2O) toxicity at the TCR ED, a presentation which unfortunately seems to be on the rise both nationally and around the globe. Our adult in the room is Dr Deirdre McElwee, an EM Consultant based in Tullamore with discretionary training in to…

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63. The Gray Areas of Life: Misconceptions and Discoveries 30:49

2M ago30:49

30:49

Tom unpacks the complex definitions of life and challenges common misconceptions about living organisms, from mules and parasites to viruses. Listeners gain insights into the key characteristics that define life while exploring philosophical questions surrounding it. Send us a textBy Tom Kennedy

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The Ontario Snap Election Guide (w/ Bushra Asghar, Zoe Keary-Matzner, and Karishma Porwal) 49:25

2M ago49:25

49:25

This episode aired on February 19 2025. In this timely episode, host Erin Blondeau discusses Ontario's surprise early election with climate organizers Bushra Asghar, Zoe Keary-Matzner, and Karishma Porwal, coming up on February 27. The conversation unpacks Doug Ford's political strategy of calling an election 16 months early while positioning himse…

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Politics, pipelines, and the price of B.C.'s climate inaction (w/ Emiko Newman) 43:45

2M ago43:45

43:45

This episode aired on February 19 2025. In this first episode of Break In Case of Emergency, host Erin Blondeau sits down with Emiko Newman, Coordinator of the BC Climate Emergency Campaign, to examine British Columbia's climate action record. Despite thinking of itself as a climate leader, BC received failing grades in a recent progress report tha…

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Preview: Meet two of your hosts from the Climate Emergency Unit 9:32

2M ago9:32

9:32

This episode aired on February 14 2025. In this special preview episode, join Emiko Newman and Erin Blondeau for a conversation about the origins of the Break In Case of Emergency podcast and the Climate Emergency Unit. Erin and Emiko discuss why the CEU team decided to embark on this podcast journey, touching on Seth Klein's climate book “A Good W…

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Trailer: The climate crisis touches everything (w/ Anjali Appadurai & Erin Blondeau) 1:41

2M ago1:41

1:41

This episode aired on February 14 2025. Global average temperatures are skyrocketing. Communities are being wiped out by wildfires, floods, droughts, storms and other unnatural disasters. We are living the climate emergency. Through candid discussions with frontline activists, community leaders, and climate justice organizers, Break In Case of Emer…

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S5E6: Paediatric Urology 46:50

3M ago46:50

46:50

Welcome to our first main episode of TCR for 2025 and we have got the ball rolling this February with three paediatric urological presentations to keep you refreshed on your PEM knowledge! We are thrilled to reintroduce Dr Emma Fauteux - CUH PEM lead, (see S2E9) to be our AITR this week who gives us some hot tips for each of the cases! Listen now o…

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S5E5: EMWellbeing Project | NEMTP | Trainee Focus Bonus 34:59

3M ago34:59

34:59

It's hard to believe we're almost a month into the New Year. But it's not too late for resolutions if the gym pass has only been used once - and this episode might encourage you to make one focused on your own wellbeing that doesn't involve weights (and will actually teach you how to do it)! Conor sat down with Dr Una Kennedy and Dr Pádraic Dunne t…

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S5E4: Exercise Associated Collapse | Sports Medicine 1:05:55

5M ago1:05:55

1:05:55

Join us today for our first Sports Medicine Episode of season 5, where we’re bring our case to the streets of Dublin. Liam Loughrey and Carl Byrne join our very own Leah Flanagan who finds herself running a marathon (she doesn’t believe she could do one, but we believe in her here at TCR)! This month our adult in the room is Dr Stephen Gilmartin. H…

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S5E3: Parkinson’s Disease Quality Improvement Projects | Trainee Focus Bonus 22:12

5M ago22:12

22:12

Joining us on our Parkinson’s Disease bonus episode this month, EM trainees Henrietta Sabbagha and Gideon-Phil Meyer speak to Conor O’Gara about their Parkinson’s disease Quality Improvement Projects they have supervised in Irish hospitals. We learn about their excellent audits to try and improve PD care in their emergency departments and pick up t…

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S5E2: Parkinson's Disease in the ED | Geriatric Emergency Medicine 58:44

6M ago58:44

58:44

Welcome to November's main episode of TheCase.Report! In this episode we dive into all things Parkinson’s disease (PD). Our team keep their differentials broad as they work up and diligently manage a 78-year-old man presenting with an acute behavioural change on a background of Parkinson's Disease. We’re delighted to have Dr Barry Keane, Consultant…

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62. Themes in Science: From Emergent Properties to Evolution 1:21:33

6M ago1:21:33

1:21:33

This is Chapter 2 of my textbook, Biology for Health Sciences, a college freshman course for students entering nursing, nutrition, exercise science, environmental science, or other careers in the health field. Topics include; what is life, the hierarchy of life, emergent properties, ecology, and evolution Send us a text…

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S5E1: Viral Haemorrhagic Fever | The National Isolation Unit 1:03:25

7M ago1:03:25

1:03:25

Welcome back to TheCase.Report, it's our first episode of season 5! It's hard to believe that we're moving into the 5th year of TCR! All the way back in our first ever episode we had an infective case that was very topical at the time - covid - And so to kick things off for Season 5, we're looking at another highly infective case of viral haemorrha…

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S4E12: Prehospital System Design | Bonus with Prof Junaid Abdul Razzak 17:29

7M ago17:29

17:29

Season 5 is just around the corner! We'll be kicking off the new season October 7th. Mark your calendars! In the meantime, Mohammed is off to Pakistan this week to PakTraumaCon 2024. Being the insufferable nerd that he is, he's not satisfied annoying his colleagues and new acquaintances only at the conference, but has also been after them for chats…

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61. A Biologists Looks at 50: Reflections from 30 years of doing science 1:02:48

1y ago1:02:48

1:02:48

A look back on my life in science, birds, fish, invasive species, streams, dams, and climate change and sleeping lizards. Send us a textBy Tom Kennedy

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S4E11: Fergal Hickey Lecture 2023 | Bonus 52:10

1y ago52:10

52:10

Let's take a look (or a listen) back to last year's IEMTA ASM, and specifically the inaugural Fergal Hickey lecture, given by none other than Dr Fergal Hickey himself.

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60. The Fermi paradox, aliens, biology, evolution 59:37

1y ago59:37

59:37

Where is every one? Why haven't we been visited by alien races, made contact with aliens, or even discovered a hint of an alien race? Ever since Fermi asked this simple question, people have been coming up with answers as to why we don't see aliens. Some solutions are scary, but I think a potential answer could be found by looking at our own solar …

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S4E10: Intro to REBOA | Bonus 22:22

1y ago22:22

22:22

This time is always busy for our trainees with interview preparation so Leah took the opportunity to sit down with Dr Andrew Neill, consultant in Emergency and Intensive Care Medicine in the Mater Hospital to discuss the controversial topic of REBOA. They discuss the UK-REBOA trial and the evidence behind the technique and why we should be cautious…

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59. Why we should colonize the solar system 37:01

1y ago37:01

37:01

I believe humans are special and improve our chances of surviving as a species, I explain why we should colonize the solar system and beyond. Send us a textBy Tom Kennedy

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S4E9: EM fellowships and the Role of the GEM Specialist - GEM bonus with Dr Deirdre Breslin 25:27

1y ago25:27

25:27

Ever wondered how to pursue an EM fellowship after finishing your SpR training? Is it worth it, and if so what are the benefits of doing a fellowship? We’re very excited to welcome back a familiar voice to our bonus episode this week to answer these questions and more! TCR alumnus Dr Deirdre Breslin joined Geriatric Emergency Medicine (GEM) lead Dr…

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S4E8: Fractured Neck of Femur - Geriatric EM 37:42

1y ago37:42

37:42

With over 3900 neck of femur fractures (NOFs) reported in Ireland in 2021, these fractures represent a significant burden of morbidity and mortality, particularly for our older patients. Early recognition coupled with meticulous management, both in the ED and beyond, is instrumental in ensuring optimal outcomes. Orla Kelly puts TCR newcomers Conor …

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S4E7: Paediatric Retrieval Medicine - PEM bonus with Dr Conor Davis 52:00

1+ y ago52:00

52:00

Ever wondered how to make a referral to The Irish Paediatric Acute Transport Service (IPATS) when working in a tertiary hospital? What is the criteria for transferring a child, when can it be done by IPATS and when should the transfer be organised by the referring hospital? What do you need to have prepared before sending a child and how should you…

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S4E6: Neonatal Sepsis - Paediatrics 57:32

1+ y ago57:32

57:32

We're in the Paediatric section of the TCR Emergency Department where Mo, Stephen and Rachel are concerned about a five day old baby. GBS sepsis is no joke, and our team bring us through the management of one of the most daunting cohorts of all: the septic neonate. Our Adult in the Room Dr Rasha Sawaya reviews our work, and also talks about feeding…

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S4E5: eFAST | Trauma Bonus with Dr. Mai Nguyen | The Echo Chamber 21:42

1+ y ago21:42

21:42

Time to enter the Echo Chamber! Dr Mai Nguyen joins Callum to discuss eFAST in Trauma in this bonus episode. Following on from a very detailed discussion of all things trauma in lasts week's main episode, we're diving into the specifics of using POCUS in trauma, and importantly how to do it effectively and efficiently. Dr Nguyen is a Consultant in …

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S4E4: Road Traffic Collision - Trauma 1:22:09

1+ y ago1:22:09

1:22:09

From the seatbelt sign and it’s association with intra-abdominal pathology to the “Hateful Eight” to the electrolyte breakdown in red cells, Callum, Eoghan and our AITR Dr Sean Croughan are doing a deep dive of managing the unstable trauma patient in this month's episode of thecase.report. Oh, and don't forget about distracting injuries! Following …

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58. The Silurian Hypothesis, evolution, civilizations, aliens, and the legacy of humanity. 45:51

1+ y ago45:51

45:51

I explore how the Silurian Hypothesis provides insight into what it takes for a planet to host or evolve a civilization, how we might detect them, and the legacy of humans on Earth. Send us a textBy Tom Kennedy

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S4E3: "Pivot. And Pivot Fast." Experience of a Trauma Fellowship - South Africa Special II 43:33

1+ y ago43:33

43:33

Improvisation is the buzz word in this thrilling second bonus episode centred on South Africa (you can find the first here). We were delighted to sit down with TCR veteran Dr Jimmy Lee, Consultant in Emergency Medicine in University Hospital Galway. With a passion for Global Health & Humanitarian Medicine, Dr Lee recalls his unforgettable experienc…

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57. Life, aliens, opinions, and other things I've been thinking about lately 40:26

1+ y ago40:26

40:26

After 6 months, I'm back! I talk about how some of my views have changed to become more nuanced and how my own biases shape the way I think about astrobiology. Send us a textBy Tom Kennedy

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S4E2: Bonus - Acute Injuries and Imaging Insights with Dr Jamie Kearns - Sports Medicine 36:00

1+ y ago36:00

36:00

In our first bonus of the season, Leah sits down with Dr Jamie Kearns and peppers him with questions. Can he withstand the onslaught? Jamie is a Consultant in Sports and Exercise Medicine at UPMC Sports Surgery Clinic and Head of Medical at Munster Rugby. He was awarded FFSEM (Irl) in 2017 and was elected to the Board of the FSEM in 2018.…

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S4E1: A Tri-oww-thalon of injuries - Sports Medicine 1:01:56

1+ y ago1:01:56

1:01:56

Welcome back to a brand new season of TheCase.Report! As we continue to grow into our fourth season, so too does our team - a big welcome to our many new members who are taking TCR to new heights. The team have been working all throughout our summer hiatus to deliver what promises to be an incredibly exciting season 4! Many thanks as always to IAEM…

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Bonus! Professor Seamus Morris 27:01

2y ago27:01

27:01

Leah sat down with Professor Seamus Morris, Consultant Orthopaedic and Spinal Trauma surgeon at the National Spinal Injuries Unit as a follow up to our case. They go through all things cervical spinal collars, MRIs, ASIA scores and discuss the development of the trauma system for Ireland. Prof Morris is a specialist in spinal trauma surgery and aft…

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Spinal Cord Trauma 44:02

2y ago44:02

44:02

We’re back with some more spinal trauma for you. Orla re-joins us this month along with Liam and Marike to discuss an unusual case of spinal injury in the ED today. It’s one not to miss. We then catch up with Dr. Deirdre Glynn, Consultant in Emergency Medicine at St. James’s Hospital and trauma and POCUS enthusiast to discuss spinal cord syndromes …

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South Africa Special 1:01:05

2y ago1:01:05

1:01:05

Our very own Callum Swift is in South Africa gaining some valuable out of programme experience, and has put together this excellent episode over there with some excellent EM colleagues. For the case, Callum is joined by Dr Heounohu Hessou. Their work is looked over by the Adult in the Room, Dr Martin de Man. Callum is then joined by Dr Katya Evans,…

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56. Do the laws of nature make life likely to occur and evolution progressive? 40:40

2y ago40:40

40:40

In researching astrobiology for my up coming book, I've started to view the evolution of life and civilizations in a paradigm shifting way that challenges the very basics of our understanding of evolution. Listen in as I explain why I think evolution is progressive. Send us a textBy Tom Kennedy

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Sports Bonus! Dr Siobhan Statuta 23:03

2y ago23:03

23:03

Carl sat down this month with Dr Siobhan Statuta, an incredible Sports Medicine Primary Care specialist based in the University of Virginia. She started her career working as a surgical technologist for an orthopaedic practice that specialises in sports injuries. She undertook her residency in Family Medicine and continued on to complete a fellowsh…

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Sports Medicine: Concussion 1:00:20

2y ago1:00:20

1:00:20

We’ve something new! Leah is entering the world of Sports and Exercise Medicine with Dr Carl Byrne, Emergency Medicine SpR and sports med fanatic. Aoife joins them from behind the scenes of TCR to discuss all things concussion. Professor John Ryan, Head of Medicine in Leinster Rugby and Consultant in Emergency Medicine in St. Vincent’s University H…

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55. What's so special about animals? 41:18

2y ago41:18

41:18

What makes animals different from all other organisms? I discuss the evolutionary origins and unique features of animals along with a few other fun facts. And find out why I don't think sponges are animals. Send us a textBy Tom Kennedy

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54. Plants have relationships too! 39:35

2y ago39:35

39:35

The more I learn about plants, the more I'm amazed. From insects to fungus and bacteria, plants form many relationships. Some plants even talk to each other through the air or underground, while others form three-way relationships with ants and fungus. Send us a textBy Tom Kennedy

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53. If our solar system was like Star Wars 36:45

2y ago36:45

36:45

Tatooine, Dagobah, Hoth, or the Death Star, how Star Wars resembles our solar system. I couldn't help myself, I had to do an episode comparing our solar system to my favorite movie. Learn how the Earth was like Mustafar. (Yes, I did say wookies were on Endor, Ewoks were supposed to be wookies) Send us a text…

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