Beyond the Headlines

May 06 2024 87 ep. 51 mins 9

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Beyond the Headlines is a weekly current affairs show that aims to make public policy discussions more accessible to you. We take you beyond the headlines of our daily news, bringing you access to current leaders through in-depth interviews. Produced by Master’s Students at the University of Toronto’s Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy.

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Crypto Jews in Iberia, the Spanish Inquisition, and Nation Building

May 06 2024 58 mins

One's identity frequently serves as a cornerstone for one's sense of belonging, often intertwined with their traditions and heritage. The case of Iberian Jews compelled to convert to Christianity, underscores their remarkable duality and resilience required to uphold their traditions and beliefs. These covert observances, deemed as Judaizing, were punishable by severe penalties, in

India Unveiled: Navigating Domestic Politics & Foreign Policy

Apr 26 2024 58 mins

India is playing an increasingly important role on the global stage, especially in the Indo-Pacific region. Now the world's most populous country, India is in the midst of its largest general elections, with a staggering 969 million eligible voters, making it the biggest election the world has ever seen. While experiencing rapid economic growth and projected to become the world's t

Sustainable Innovation and Carbon Markets: Paving the Way for a Net-Zero Future in the 21st Century

Apr 22 2024 57 mins

In our upcoming episode, we embark on a journey through the intricate realm of sustainable innovation and carbon markets, illuminating their profound significance in sculpting a pathway towards a net-zero future in the 21st century. As the spectre of climate change looms large, confronting humanity with unprecedented environmental challenges, the imperative to curtail carbon emissi

Quantum Computing: Queries to Navigate the Future

Apr 15 2024 73 mins

In a day and age where technological innovation and informationprocessing systems are driving economic development in society, there exists a frontier that promises to redefine the very fabric of computation. Welcome to Quantum Computing. In today’s Beyond the Headlines Podcast join us as we unravel and explore the future of how theprinciples of Quantum computing can revolutioniz

Crossroads of Crisis: COVID, Care, and Gender-Based Violence in Canada

Apr 07 2024 54 mins

In today’s episode, we delve deep into the critical issues surrounding gender equality in Canada, especially in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic. We explore the major challenges and developments in gender equality, paying special attention to the disturbing rise in gender-based violence during this period and how it varies across different regions in the country. Our conversa

Truth First: The Legacy of Canada’s Residential Schools

Mar 18 2024 58 mins

*Trigger Warning: This episode includes content dealing with upsetting, sensitive, and potentially triggering themes including institutionalized modes of oppression, sexual violence, and violence against children. Today’s episode delves into the history and enduring consequences of Canada's residential school system. With a focus on understanding the systemic abuses inflicted u

China’s Evolution: From Reform to Retract

Mar 13 2024 58 mins

This episode examines China’s dramatic transformation over recent decades, transitioning from rapid economic growth and liberalization, particularly post its 2001 WTO accession, to a phase of increased tensions with Western nations. This shift, amidst rising geopolitical tensions and internal policy shifts, demands a deeper, more nuanced understanding that goes beyond traditional

Two years of War in Ukraine

Feb 26 2024 59 mins

It has now been two years since Russia’s full scale invasion of Ukraine. Last year, in February 2023, there was a prevailing sense of optimism and hope as the Ukrainian armed forces were able to hold back the Russian advance and even reclaim large swaths of territory. Now, 12 months later, that sense of optimism has been diminished to a great extent. Disappointing results from th

Demographic Shifts: Exploring the Global Decline in Fertility Rates

Feb 19 2024 48 mins

The global decline in fertility rates poses significant challenges for socio-economic structures, with Canada experiencing a notable decrease that mirrors this worldwide trend. This reduction in birth rates leads to an aging population, straining healthcare, pension systems, and altering workforce dynamics. In Canada, the fall in fertility rates necessitates a reevaluation of immig

Unraveling the ‘Comfort Women’ Issue

Feb 05 2024 58 mins

*Trigger Warning: this episode includes content dealing with upsetting, sensitive and potentially triggering themes including sexual violence, torture, and death.* The Japanese Military Sexual Slavery, known as the “Comfort women” history refers to the system of sexual slavery by the Imperial Japanese government during World War II. From 1931 and 1945, between 50,000 and 200,00