Best Royal College Of Speech Podcasts (2025)

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RCSLT News May 2025: update from CEO Steve Jamieson, plus news of exciting policy wins 13:14

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The May news podcast for the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists featuring Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs, and Steve Jamieson, CEO for the RCSLT. Published 27 May 2025. In this month’s news podcast RCSLT CEO joins us to talk about the 80th birthday celebrations; the Equality, Diversity and Belonging (EDB) work with me…

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Canada's throne speech had a royal twist 21:46

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King Charles delivered Canada’s throne speech, emphasizing sovereignty after U.S. annexation comments. Catherine Levesque breaks down his message, the Carney government’s priorities, and what’s ahead in the short spring session. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Postmedia

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Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet, lack of budget raise questions for Canadians 20:21

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Prime Minister Mark Carney and his Liberal government are charting a new course after a surprise election win, but his cabinet choices and decision not to table a budget have raised questions. National Post columnist Tasha Kheiriddin joins the show to discuss the key challenges ahead, Carney’s cabinet, and what the lack of a budget means for Canadi…

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RCSLT News April 2025: focus on Northern Ireland, plus updates from around the UK 13:04

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The early May podcast for the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists featuring Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs and Ruth Sedgewick, Head of the RCSLT's Northern Ireland office. Featuring: - Language Launchpad, launching Tuesday 6 May https://www.rcslt.org/northern-ireland/language-launchpad-project/ - RCSLT Northern Irelan…

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Where has Canada gone wrong? National Post's Tristin Hopper counts the ways 28:57

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Is Canada really getting it right? Tristin Hopper joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss his new book on where the country may be falling short—and what it means for the federal election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Postmedia

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Party leaders trying to set themseleves apart during Montreal debates 28:23

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With election day nearing, party leaders gear up for debates. Chris Nardi joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss how Carney and Poilievre differ, debate expectations, and the NDP's position. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Postmedia

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IJLCD - Developing and piloting a functional numeracy assessment for people with aphasia 26:29

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People with aphasia can have problems understanding or using numbers in everyday life - known as functional numeracy difficulties. However, testing this is hard because there are limited published assessments for functional numeracy difficulties for people with aphasia. This study aimed to explore, validate and pilot a wide-ranging, aphasia-friendl…

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Quebec is spending millions to subsidize English-speaking students with French citizenship 16:54

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A Montreal Gazette investigation shows a program meant for Francophone cooperation has been funding tuition for non-French-speaking foreign students, while Quebec raises fees for out-of-province English students. Reporter Andy Riga discusses the program’s purpose, the students' origins, and its cost to taxpayers. Learn more about your ad choices. V…

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RCSLT News March 2025: impact of NHSE closing; curriculum and assessment review; campaigns and more 5:46

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The March news podcast for the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists featuring Derek Munn. Potential impact of the scrapping of NHS England. Primary Progressive Aphasia event in Parliament and awareness today 4 April. https://www.rcslt.org/news/parliamentary-event-to-shine-a-light-on-primary-progressive-aphasia/ Hopes for the Spring state…

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The push to create a hockey program at a majority-Black U.S. college 29:04

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A college in Tennessee is set to become the first historically Black institution to ice an NCAA Division 1 hockey team. Tennessee State University, which counts among its alum TV icon Oprah Winfrey and Olympian Wilma Rudolph, has more than a dozen players committed to the program, including a number of Canadians. National Post contributor Allen Abe…

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ILJCD: Barriers and Facilitators to Communication Partner Training 30:02

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How can we best implement communication partner training with familiar partners of people with aphasia? In this International Journal of Language and Communication Disorders paper the authors set out to: (1) determine the perceived and/or observed barriers and facilitators to implementing CPT with familiar partners of adults with aphasia; (2) to ma…

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How the deadly drug fentanyl became Canada's public enemy No. 1 28:36

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Fentanyl has become a dominant street drug in Canada, claiming thousands of lives. Recently, it has also been used by U.S. President Donald Trump to justify tariffs on Canadian exports. How did it get to this point? National Post reporter Tom Blackwell joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss the factors behind fentanyl's rise, the growth of labs in Cana…

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RCSLT News February 2025: waiting lists grow; key events in Scotland; Speech and language therapy issues across the UK 9:23

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The February news podcast for the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists featuring Derek Munn. Published 27 February 2025. We look at recent concerning news about growing waiting lists in adult community speech and language therapy in England, and also see how waiting lists compare across the UK. See statement: https://www.instagram.com/p/…

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How Donald Trump’s threats gave Doug Ford an edge in the Ontario election 21:29

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Ontario PC leader Doug Ford is nearing a third term after calling a snap election. Toronto Sun columnist Brian Lilley joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss how U.S. President Trump's threats, including tariffs, have overshadowed other issues in the campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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Will Canada's approach to tariff threats sway Trump? 24:11

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Canadian politicians, aiming to avoid a trade war amid U.S. tariff threats, have met with White House officials and appointed a 'fentanyl czar.' National Post's Catherine Levesque joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss these efforts and their potential impact on President Trump. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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The forgotten women of Afghanistan 31:49

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For two decades, Afghan women had freedom. Then everything changed in an instant with the fall of Afghanistan to the Taliban in 2021 amid the withdrawal of Western troops. Ehsanullah Amiri, the 2024 recipient of Postmedia’s Michelle Lang Fellowship, joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss the conditions under which women now live in Afghanistan, what th…

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What's happening at the juxtaposition of AI and speech & language therapy? 25:53

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Welcome to the fourth episode in our RCSLT AI series. In this episode we chat with Dr Richard Cave, Project Manager SLT at MND Association and Consultant Speech and Language Therapist, about his work in the field of Artificial Intelligence. Richard has backgrounds in both computing and speech and language therapy and he brings these together in his…

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What could a trade war mean for Alberta's energy and economy? 16:48

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Canada's response to Trump’s trade war threats and the carve-out for Canadian energy has put Alberta’s oilpatch in the spotlight. While Alberta’s oil faced less impact from tariffs, the threat remains a major concern. Calgary Herald columnist Chris Varcoe joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss the potential impact on Alberta’s economy and key industrie…

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U.S. tariffs on hold 30 days after Canada commits to beefing up border security 21:03

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Canada received a temporary reprieve from U.S. tariffs after committing to border security and drug policy changes. National Post reporter Stephanie Taylor joins the show to discuss the agreements and Canada’s new drug strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoicesBy Postmedia

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No 'traitors' in Parliament, foreign interference inquiry finds 26:28

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Marie-Josée Hogue, head of the foreign interference inquiry, has delivered her final report, making sweeping recommendations for the federal government, while asserting that, despite allegations of some MPs possibly being foreign agents, there is no evidence of traitors in Ottawa, as discussed by National Post politics reporter Chris Nardi with Dav…

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Premier Doug Ford is calling a snap election in Ontario 19:17

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The question in Ontario politics is whether a trade war over Trump’s tariffs will boost Doug Ford and the Progressive Conservatives’ majority, as he calls a snap election, with Bryan Passifiume and Dave Breakenridge discussing Ford’s strategy and opposition reactions. Background reading:Premier Doug Ford confirms he’s calling snap Ontario election …

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RCSLT news Jan 2025: 80th anniversary; Senedd event; Westminster debate; VoiceBox comp & more 10:36

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The January news podcast for the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists featuring Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs, Cara McDonagh, Director of Communications and Engagement and Pippa Cotterill, Head of Wales for the RCSLT. Published 24 January 2025. It's the RCSLT's 80th anniversary! In this podcast our guests tell you all…

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Is Donald Trump set to try to annex Canada? 25:14

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Is Donald Trump set to try to annex Canada? Or is he trolling us in the worst possible way. Truly only he knows at this point, but it has raised somewhat of a sovereignty crisis in this country. Carson Jerema, National Post’s comment editor, joins the show to discuss what Trump could be angling for, how our leaders have responded, and what the poli…

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How is AI being used to support people with aphasia - a language disorder which affects a person's ability to speak and understand? 28:21

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In this, the third of our conversations around AI in speech and language therapy, we look at AI as a tool for people who have aphasia - a language disorder that affects a person's ability to speak and understand. Caitlin Longman, Accessibility Lead at the Stroke Association tells us about her work with people with aphasia and we hear from some of t…

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stepping down good news for western Canada 31:10

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After much speculation about his political future, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced he would be stepping down... eventually. David Staples and Lorne Gunter join the show to discuss the factors that led to Trudeau's departure, how his legacy will be viewed in western Canada, and whether there is a potential successor who could turn Liberal fo…

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Federal politics roller-coaster ride saved best for last in 2024 31:50

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Federal politics saved perhaps its biggest surprise for one of the last weeks of the year with the surprise cabinet resignation of Chrystia Freeland. But it has been a very eventful year in Canadian politics. National Post Parliamentary Bureau Chief Stuart Thomson and parliamentary reporter Antoine Trepanier join Dave Breakenridge to break down the…

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RCSLT news Dec 2024: review of 2024; campaigns and how to get involved; news from around the UK 8:01

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The December news podcast for the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists featuring Derek Munn, Director of Policy and Public Affairs. Dated 16 December 2024. Derek reflects back on 2024, looking at some of the big changes. Campaigns and how to get involved. Including Mikey Ackers' petition to Parliament which will be debated in the House o…

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What is the role of Artificial Intelligence in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) 26:33

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What is the role of AI in AAC (Augmentative and alternative communication)? In this episode Professor Annalu Waller, Professor of Human Communication Technologies at the University of Dundee and Alan McGregor, ex UK team paralympic swimmer and honorary researcher at the University of Dundee take us through what it can do now and developments they'd…

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Sadistic killer Paul Bernardo denied parole or any form of release 26:19

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Notorious killer Paul Bernardo faced the Parole Board of Canada for the third time this week. The man convicted of murdering three girls 30 years ago was again denied parole. National Post reporter Adrian Humphreys joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss Bernardo's parole hearing, the board's decision, and the victims' families' reactions. Learn more ab…

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Using Generative AI in speech and language therapy: one therapist's journey from sceptic to advocate 32:53

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In this, the first of our conversations around AI in speech and language therapy, we chat with Rachel Barton, speech and language therapist about her journey from AI sceptic to AI advocate. Rachel shares what she has learned and offers ideas on how others might approach AI in their work. Rachel also advises on areas of caution and talks about her p…

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RCSLT November News Podcast - Irma Donaldson 18:37

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The November news podcast for the Royal College of Speech and Language Therapists, guest starring new chair Irma Donaldson. Irma talks about what motivates her and her journey to being the chair. She describes her vision for the profession and also some of the big challenges it faces. Derek gives an update on key things which are happening right no…

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Randy Boissonnault has resigned from cabinet after weeks of mounting controversies 25:55

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Randy Boissonnault resigned from Justin Trudeau's cabinet amid controversy over his business dealings and Indigenous identity claims. National Post’s Chris Nardi joins Dave Breakenridge to discuss his departure and what’s next for the Edmonton MP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices…

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RCSLT News May 2025: update from CEO Steve Jamieson, plus news of exciting policy wins 13:14

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Canada's throne speech had a royal twist 21:46

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Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet, lack of budget raise questions for Canadians 20:21

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RCSLT News April 2025: focus on Northern Ireland, plus updates from around the UK 13:04

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Where has Canada gone wrong? National Post's Tristin Hopper counts the ways 28:57

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Party leaders trying to set themseleves apart during Montreal debates 28:23

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IJLCD - Developing and piloting a functional numeracy assessment for people with aphasia 26:29

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Quebec is spending millions to subsidize English-speaking students with French citizenship 16:54

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RCSLT News March 2025: impact of NHSE closing; curriculum and assessment review; campaigns and more 5:46

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The push to create a hockey program at a majority-Black U.S. college 29:04

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ILJCD: Barriers and Facilitators to Communication Partner Training 30:02

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How the deadly drug fentanyl became Canada's public enemy No. 1 28:36

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RCSLT News February 2025: waiting lists grow; key events in Scotland; Speech and language therapy issues across the UK 9:23

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How Donald Trump’s threats gave Doug Ford an edge in the Ontario election 21:29

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Will Canada's approach to tariff threats sway Trump? 24:11

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The forgotten women of Afghanistan 31:49

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What's happening at the juxtaposition of AI and speech & language therapy? 25:53

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What could a trade war mean for Alberta's energy and economy? 16:48

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U.S. tariffs on hold 30 days after Canada commits to beefing up border security 21:03

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No 'traitors' in Parliament, foreign interference inquiry finds 26:28

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Premier Doug Ford is calling a snap election in Ontario 19:17

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RCSLT news Jan 2025: 80th anniversary; Senedd event; Westminster debate; VoiceBox comp & more 10:36

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Is Donald Trump set to try to annex Canada? 25:14

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How is AI being used to support people with aphasia - a language disorder which affects a person's ability to speak and understand? 28:21

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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stepping down good news for western Canada 31:10

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Federal politics roller-coaster ride saved best for last in 2024 31:50

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RCSLT news Dec 2024: review of 2024; campaigns and how to get involved; news from around the UK 8:01

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What is the role of Artificial Intelligence in Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) 26:33

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Sadistic killer Paul Bernardo denied parole or any form of release 26:19

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Using Generative AI in speech and language therapy: one therapist's journey from sceptic to advocate 32:53

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RCSLT November News Podcast - Irma Donaldson 18:37

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Randy Boissonnault has resigned from cabinet after weeks of mounting controversies 25:55