Best Quebec Authors Podcasts (2025)

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Voices on Gaza solidarity organizing in Montreal 1:00:00

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This program features 4 voices of cultural workers, organizers and international solidarity activists who are involved directly in initiatives in Montreal that focus on lifting up the Palestinian struggle for freedom. The voices that you hear are outlined below:Feroz Mehdi, a longtime international solidarity worker at Alternatives in Montreal spea…

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Débuter en diplomatie scientifique - Sept profils de scientifiques en résidence à l'étranger 30:35

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Dans cet épisode spécial d'Horizon PhD, je t’emmène à la rencontre de sept PhDs qui ont choisi une voie peu connue, mais pleine de sens : devenir scientifique en résidence dans une délégation du Québec à l’étranger. À Toronto, New York, Mexico, Rabat, Paris, Rome et à Séoul, ces jeunes scientifiques mettent leurs compétences au service de la diplom…

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Cultural workers for Palestine - Ahmad Almallah 30:00

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286, Author Pasha Malla on challenging political complacency in Canada at times of crisis 30:00

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Equity on a Bookshelf: An Interview with Stephanie Sinclair, Publisher of McClelland & Stewart 43:35

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Does anyone remember that series, New Canadian Literature (NCL), produced by McClelland & Stewart? In this interview, Linda discusses the very much new and improved series, Kanata Classics (15:06), with Stephanie Sinclair, the publisher of McClelland & Stewart -- with special guest feature, Holly, her cat. A co-editor in her own right (with her sis…

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Art in Action interview - Casa do Comum do Bairro Alto, Lisbon 30:00

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On this edition of Art in Action, for the October 2025 edition, we hear from cultural curator Miguel Ribeiro who works at the Casa do Comum do Bairro Alto in Lisbon, Portugal, speaks on the role that alternative nightlife spaces and cultural venues plays in developing both critical thinking and the social context for the emergence of progressive so…

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Bending Time, Beating Burnout, and Building a Career You Love with Michelle Niemeyer 56:38

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In this episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, I talk with Michelle Niemeyer - speaker, coach, and former attorney - about how to stay sharp, productive, and joyful without burning out. After experiencing burnout herself during her legal career and facing a life-changing health diagnosis, Michelle developed The Art of Bending Time: a framework…

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Spirodon + Jean-Guy Forget joint mix for Radio AlHara 1:00:00

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A joint mix with author Jean-Guy Forget for Radio AlHara, airing Sunday, Sept. 28 at 11am eastern, 6pm Palestine time at radioalhara.netLearn more about Jean-Guy Forget here:https://groupecourteechelle.com/la-courte-echelle/auteurs/jean-guy-forget/Track listing:01. Mos Def - Supermagic02. Big Hands - Fuoco Lento (with Bint Mbareh & Ottomani Parker)…

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285, Filmmaker Nicolas Renaud critiques Quebec government push to expand corporate clearcutting 30:00

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On this edition of Free City Radio we hear from Indigenous filmmaker Nicolas Renaud critiques Quebec government push to expand corporate clearcutting in Quebec. This discussion focuses specifically on the proposed Bill 97 that will move approximately 1/3 of Quebec's actual territory into what has been described by the right wing government as a 'sp…

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From Lyon to North America: Stories that Connect (Benjamin Turlay, OnlyLyon) 51:19

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EN: A special bilingual conversation with Benjamin Turlay of OnlyLyon on representing Lyon in the U.S., fostering economic connections, and bridging French and American work cultures — with a look at the role of Francophone communities in strengthening transatlantic ties. FR: Une conversation bilingue avec Benjamin Turlay de OnlyLyon sur la représe…

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From Burnout to Balance – Lexi Reid on Healing and Reinventing Your STEM Career 1:03:16

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How do you go from scientist to science-informed coach helping women in STEM manage stress and avoid burnout? In this powerful episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, I sit down with Lexi Reid - a former plant biologist and regulatory affairs specialist who found herself emotionally depleted after years in academia, government, and the medical …

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284, Aviva Guttmann on The Secret History of European Intelligence and Mossad's Assassinations 30:00

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On this edition of Free City Radio we hear from historian Aviva Guttmann who discusses her research work surrounding the recently released book "Operation Wrath of God: The Secret History of European Intelligence and Mossad's Assassination Campaign." The book is described this way : "In this unprecedented history of intelligence cooperation during …

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PhD to Industry – Navigating Career Growth & Mentorship with Katerina Thomas 1:03:27

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What happens after you land your first job post-PhD? For many researchers, the transition from academia is just the beginning. In this episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, Katerina Thomas joins David Mendes to explore how mentorship, self-awareness, and internal motivation shape the next stages of a PhD’s career journey. Drawing from her own…

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The Truth About Memoirs 23:08

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In this episode, Linda examines the resurgence of the memoir, and what readers expect - and what she expects - when we pick one up. While the first part of the episode examines the features and history of the memoir, the last part is devoted to the wonderful new memoir by Susan Swan, Big Girls Don't Cry. Highlights of this episode include: Giller p…

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283, Razan Ghazzawi speaking from Damascus on progressive social activism today in Syria 30:00

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On this edition of Free City Radio we hear from Razan Ghazzawi, a Syrian writer and long time progressive voice on Syria speaking from the ground in Damascus. Razan speaks on the key challenges that progressive activists face today in Syria, looking at the importance of voices which are addressing the politics of Sunni victimization that the curren…

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Enseigner au Cégep - Indépendance, rigueur et épanouissement avec Mathieu Bélisle 1:17:31

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Dans cet épisode d’Au-delà de la thèse avec Papa PhD, je reçois l’essayiste et professeur Mathieu Bélisle. Ensemble, nous revisitons son parcours universitaire marqué par des doutes, des abandons et une reconquête progressive du sens à travers l’enseignement collégial. Ce témoignage nuancé aborde la pression académique, la fatigue mentale en doctor…

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282, Journalist Isabeau Doucet on the limbo Palestinians face in the US asylum process 30:00

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On this edition of Free City Radio we hear from journalist Isabeau Doucet who speaks about reporting on the limbo Palestinians face in the US asylum process. Isabeau worked on a feature article in the Guardian addressing the legal quagmire that Palestinian refugees face when running up against discriminatory frameworks at play that work to exclude …

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Art in Action interview - Poet “Zibz” Neil Guilding 30:00

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The Art in Action interview for Sept. 2025 features a conversation with poet, photographer and health care worker “Zibz” Neil Guilding. Zibz has played an important role in creating space for Black spoken-word scenes in the city through participating in the launching and sustaining of the Kalmunity Vibe Collective and beyond. This interveiw focuses…

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Finish Your PhD Faster and Healthier – Time Management & Mindset Shifts with Lucia Juarez 1:02:20

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🎙️ This week on Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, Lucia Juarez, PhD, academic coach and creator of the SmartPhD system, joins us to talk about how PhD students can reclaim their time, boost academic confidence, and finish faster without sacrificing their wellbeing. Drawing from her own journey through burnout, motherhood, and academic overwhelm, Luc…

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The Lost City of Atlantis: Looking Back (and Forward) to the End (and Beginning) of an Era – Cherie Dimaline’s The Marrow Thieves and James Cairns’ In Crisis, On Crisis: Essays in Troubled Times 21:15

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In this episode, Linda begins by speaking about the Kingston Writers Fest (KWF) - if you are in reasonable distance, you MUST go! The most incredible line-up of authors will be there, including Madeleine Thien, Margaret Atwood, Canisia Lubrin, Nita Prose, and Ian Williams. She then thinks about Atlantis as a way of considering the dystopian novel, …

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281, Guardian journalist Oliver Laughland on the local politics of disinformation in the US 30:00

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On this edition of Free City Radio we hear from Guardian journalist Oliver Laughland who speaks on his frontline reporting on the local politics of disinformation in the US. Oliver particularly speaks about the piece that examines the ways that the Trump family has been profiting off the Trump Presidency. Also we hear about the realities of the mas…

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Cultural workers for Palestine - Artist Malak Mattar 30:00

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On the Sept. 2025 edition of Cultural workers for Palestine we hear from Palestinian artist Malak Mattar. Malak speaks about Palestinian cultural creation as a part of resistance to the genocidal policies of the Israeli state targeting the Palestinian people of Gaza and beyond. Malak also speaks on recent works and painting in the face of genocide.…

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Être déléguée générale du Québec à Munich avec Geneviève Rolland 40:22

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Bienvenue dans ce nouvel épisode d’Horizon PhD! Dans cet épisode, nous partons à la rencontre de Geneviève Rolland, déléguée générale du Québec à Munich, pour mieux comprendre le rôle des scientifiques en résidence au sein des délégations du Québec à l’étranger. Au fil de l’entretien, Geneviève partage son expérience au sein du programme, explique …

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Season 7 Trailer - Beyond the Thesis With Papa PhD 1:28

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🎓 Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD is the podcast that helps researchers, graduate students, and PhDs explore career possibilities beyond academia. Hosted by David Mendes, each episode shares real stories of PhDs who have successfully transitioned into diverse roles across industry, government, communication, and entrepreneurship. With over 300 inte…

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280, Rabab Abdulhadi on the Palestine solidarity movement today 30:00

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On this edition of of Free City Radio we hear from Rabab Abdulhadi an educator and long term Palestinian activist in the diaspora. Rabab speaks about the repression that has targeted Palestinian voices within academic institutions in the US during both the Trump and Biden administrations. Rabab speaks on the importance of internationalism and build…

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Joyce Joumaa + Stefan Christoff mix for Radio Alhara راديو الحارة 1:00:00

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A joint mixtape with artist Joyce Joumaa for Radio AlHara. Learn more about the work of Joyce here:https://joycejoumaa.comAccompanying photo taken in Beirut is by Joyce Joumaa.1. Fairuz, Wahdon - وحدن2. MF DOOM, Gazzillion Ear (Acapella), remixed by Poltergeist3. Cyrus Bayandor, Part 1, Approach4. Muslimgauze, Hamas Cinema Gaza Strip5. Vijay Iyer +…

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Daring to Go Astray: Jillian Reilly Shares the Power of Self-Permission After Graduate School 59:19

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Welcome back to Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD! In this episode, host David Mendes sits down with Jillian Rilley – founder, writer, keynote speaker, and consultant whose decades of work focus on helping people navigate change and accelerate learning, especially in disruptive times. Drawing on her experiences across Africa, Asia, and Central Europe…

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Palestine solidarity organizing in Montreal - Radio AlHara x Suoni per il Popolo 2:00:00

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A live discussion at the Suoni per il Popolo festival in Montreal in June 2025 that was streamed live on Radio AlHara in Palestine. This discussion focuses on various projects, actions and campaign initiatives in Montreal to lift up and support the Palestinian struggle for liberation. There is a particular focus on the role and importance of cultur…

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279, Artist Hubert Gendron-Blais reflects on 2012 student strike and current importance 30:00

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On this edition of Free City Radio author, musician and community organizer Hubert Gendron-Blais reflects on 2012 student strike and current importance. This conversation looks at the contemporary political landscape in Quebec and the importance of looking to collective action to challenge some of the neoliberal oriented policies that are working t…

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From Research to Financial Freedom – Al Zdenek on Money Strategies for PhDs 1:12:40

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Welcome back to Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD! In this week’s episode, host David Mendes is joined by Al Zdenek—a seasoned entrepreneur in the wealth management industry, acclaimed author, and passionate advocate for financial literacy. With over 40 years of experience as a CPA, personal financial specialist, and now co-founder of K Club, Al brin…

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278, Jordan Arseneault on the Voices beyond lockdown zine 30:00

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This edition of Free City Radio features the second in a set of programs focused on hearing community voices from Montreal who engaged with the Voices beyond lockdown zine project of Free City Radio. The zine was launched in the fall of 2024 and focuses on the ways that community activists and artists responded to the pandemic lockdowns of 2020, pa…

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Being a Young Scientist in the Global South with Karina Machado 51:32

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In this episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD, host David Mendes sits down with Dr. Karina do Santos Machado, a trailblazing young scientist from Brazil whose journey exemplifies the power of collaboration and open science in the global South. Karina shares her path from a childhood fascination with computers to becoming a principal investigat…

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Author Philippe Blouin on urgency of Mohawk Mother demands of McGill + solidarity - راديو الحارة 20:00

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This is an interview with author, anthropologist and activist Philippe Blouin speaking on the importance of the Mohawk Mother demands of McGill University and the ways that these local Indigenous demands of justice are connected to a perspective of international solidarity. Phil outlines the ways that McGill University in Montreal has blocked many …

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277, Damaris Baker on the Voices beyond lockdown zine 30:00

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This edition of Free City Radio is the first in a two editions that are focused on reflecting on the Voices beyond lockdown zine project, an initiative of Free City Radio that highlights the voices of community activists and artists responding to the pandemic lockdown. For these two editions I invited people who attended the launch of the zine in M…

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Cultural workers for Palestine - Dali de Saint Paul 30:00

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On the August 2025 edition of Cultural workers for Palestine we speak with Bristol based artist Dali de Saint Paul who speaks about grassroots cultural work in Bristol and the importance of speaking up against silencing and the complicity of mainstream cultural institutions in the west with genocide in Palestine. Learn more about Dali's work here:h…

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Art in Action interview - Musician David August 30:00

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On the August edition of the Art in Action interview series we hear from Berlin based musician and producer David August. In this interview David speaks about recent musical projects such as VĪS Reinterpretations. Also David speaks on more collective initiatives like the 99CHANTS project, which releases David's music, but also supports community or…

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Pépite Papa PhD : Surmonter les rejets après la thèse avec Nathalie Nguyen-Quoc Ouellette 10:22

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Dans cette nouvelle Pépite Papa PhD, Nathalie Nguyen-Quoc Ouellette, astrophysicienne et communicatrice scientifique passionnée, nous raconte comment, après son doctorat, elle a osé sortir du parcours traditionnel pour se lancer dans la vulgarisation scientifique, surmontant de nombreux refus avant de trouver sa voie. Nathalie souligne l’importance…

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No Silence II : mix راديو الحارة‎ 30:00

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A second 30 minute soundscape shaped by the voices of people who gathered for a speak out and radio recording at métro Laurier in July 2025. The photo was taken of one of the book that was brought to the action, photo by Youssef.In this 30 minute piece you hear from folks in this order:Damarice from Bike for Palestine (Montreal)Deanna Radford, poet…

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276, Historian Lloyd Tomlinson on the Battle of Blair Mountain in West Virginia 30:00

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On this edition of Free City Radio we hear from historian and educator Lloyd Tomlinson speaking on the Battle of Blair Mountain in West Virginia, a critically important labour strike and movement of coal miners taking action for collective work place justice. Lloyd works with the West Virginia Mine Wars Museum which has been a central player in the…

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Papa PhD Gold: From Bird Brains to Broadcasts - Dr. Kiki Sanford’s Science Communication Journey 11:20

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Welcome back to Beyond the Thesis! This week, host David Mendes sits down with Dr. Kirsten “Kiki” Sanford, a science communicator with an unconventional path from bird neuroscience to the front lines of science storytelling. In this episode, Dr. Kiki shares behind-the-scenes stories of launching “This Week in Science,” collaborating with mentors li…

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275, Mariana Martínez Balvanera speaks on Cocina Colaboratorio in Mexico City and beyond 30:00

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On this edition of Free City Radio we hear from Mariana Martínez Balvanera speaking on the Cocina Colaboratorio project working in Mexico City and beyond, described as a project that "a mobile and on-site project that brings farmers, scientists, creatives and chefs together around the kitchen." This project is active in Mexico City but also has org…

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O₩LS + Spirodon mix for Radio AlHara 1:00:00

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A joint mix between O₩LS + Stefan Christoff for Radio AlHara in Palestine. Below is the playlist some of the tracks included are shared in excerpts as a way to highlight different contributions and musical voices who want to share their work on Radio AlHara, thank you for listening.Accompanying artwork via Justseeds artists' cooperative and is by G…

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No Silence : mix راديو الحارة‎ 30:00

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A 30 minute mix featuring the voices of poets, community activists and folks in Montreal who joined a Palestine solidarity action outside of métro Laurier in July 2025. The photo was taken of poet Deanna Radford reading at the action by Abdelali Essaouis.In this 30 minute piece you hear from folks in this order:Marie, who participants in Bikers for…

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Pépite Papa PhD : Oser prendre la parole en tant que scientifique avec Olivier Bernard 7:25

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Bienvenue dans cette nouvelle Pépite Papa PhD ! Dans cet excerpt de mon entrevue avec Olivier Bernard, pharmacien et vulgarisateur reconnu, il parle de comment communiquer efficacement la science, même face à la pseudoscience et aux sujets polarisants. On a parlé de l’importance de l’empathie, de la nuance et de surmonter la peur de prendre la paro…

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274, Guillaume Hébert on populist right exploitation of economic inequality in Quebec and beyond 30:00

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On this edition of Free City Radio we hear from political researcher and analyst Guillaume Hébert on populist right wing exploitation of economic inequality in Quebec and beyond.This interview program is supported in 2025 by the Social Justice Centre at Concordia University. The music track is Passage by Anarchist Mountains.Free City Radio is host…

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Papa PhD Gold: Rethinking Selling and Storytelling in ScienceWith Anna Clemens 9:07

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Welcome to this new episode of Papa PhD Gold! Here’s the big takeaway from this excerpt from my conversation with scientific writing expert Anna Clemens: Selling isn’t a dirty word in academia – it’s all about communicating your research in a way that connects with people, even if they aren’t specialists in your field. If you approach editors, fund…

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Cultural workers for Palestine - Artist Sam Sundos 30:00

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On this edition of the Cultural workers for Palestine program, for July 2025, we hear from Palestinian American artist Sam Sundos. In this interview Sam speaks about different artistic projects and practices, including work in traditional Palestinian cross stitch, embroidery, called Tatreez. Also Sam speaks about building relationships between Pale…

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273, Indigenous photographer Martin Akwiranoron Loft 30:00

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On this edition of Free City Radio we hear from celebrated Indigenous photographer Martin Akwiranoron Loft. Martin speaks about a series of recent projects, including a street photography series, also print making workshops focused on Indigenous community members. Martin also speaks about Indigenous cultural legacies and how they continue to influe…

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Behind the Scenes of Graduate Admissions: Insights and Advice from Daria Levina 50:52

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Welcome to this new episode of Beyond the Thesis with Papa PhD! In this one, host David Mendes sits down with Daria Levina, Harvard-educated lawyer, academic, author, and founder of Harvard State of Mind. Daria shares her experience navigating international graduate applications, the challenges of securing funding, and how resilience is key to over…

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Invitation to Reparative Reading - An Interview with Canisia Lubrin About Code Noir 57:01

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In this episode, Linda interviews the phenomenal Canisia Lubrin - the acclaimed writer, critic, professor, poet, and editor. Her first book Voodoo Hypothesis (Wolsak & Wynn, 2017) was named a CBC Best Book. Her second book, The Dyzgraphxst (M & S, 2020) won the OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Poetry and the overall Literature prize, the Griffin Poetr…