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Noam Chomsky on The Imperial Presidency

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Jan 31, 2005

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Ocean of Energy
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Carpageddon
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The brothers find out what an Asian carp invasion could do to the Great Lakes' fishing economy and examine other invasive species like zebra mussels.
Reefer Madness
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The world's coral reefs are home to a quarter of all marine life, and they're being wiped out. The brothers visit the Mesoamerican Reef in the Caribbean.
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Todd Sampson puts brain plasticity to the test, honing his sight, hearing and touch to try to crack a safe.
The Shadow of Gold - Ep. 1
The Shadow of Gold
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Examining the world of Big Gold - from big mines, big markets, and big deals - to big disasters which result in pollution and corruption that powerful players don't want us to see. Discover what our lust for gold costs, and who pays the price.
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Fake or Fortune
August 22, 2019 - 57:58
Charles Henty can save his late uncle's farm by selling two paintings, but only if he proves they're genuine.
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City Wildlife Rescue
August 21, 2019 - 24:00
The rescue team responds to a call about an opossum stuck in a fence, but what they find isn't the type of animal that plays dead.
Ep. 1 - Civilization
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August 21, 2019 - 58:41
Civilization has given humanity extraordinary advances, but what does it look like from the point of view of women?

The Agenda with Steve Paikin

The Rocky Rollout of Legal Cannabis
August 21, 2019 - 26:29
The Agenda discusses the success or challenges of legal cannabis in Canada.
Turmoil in Hong Kong
August 20, 2019 - 26:34
The Agenda discusses on-going pro-democracy protests in Hong Kong.
Aiding Indigenous Education
August 19, 2019 - 26:17
The Agenda discusses the positive effects of an investment in Indigenous education.
Ontario Hubs: Wrestling for Success
August 16, 2019 - 1:59
Northeastern Ontario Hub reporter Claude Sharma discusses how the Canadian Wrestling Federation is helping Indigenous communities learn how to deal with issues such as bullying.
Ian Waddell: A Life in Progressive Politics
August 16, 2019 - 27:08
Nam Kiwanuka talks to Ian Waddell about his book, "Take The Torch: A Political Memoir."
Finding Refuge: International Animal Rescue
August 15, 2019 - 26:28
Nam Kiwanuka talks to Spencer Sekyer about his book, "Saving Manno: What a Baby Chimp Taught Me About Making the World a Better Place."
Why Great Lakes Cruising is on the Rise
August 14, 2019 - 8:45
Ontario Hubs field producer Jeyan Jeganathan explains why cruising the Great Lakes is on the rise and how First Nations communities on Manitoulin Island are teaching passengers about their culture.
Revamping the Blue Box
August 14, 2019 - 17:51
Ontario Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks Jeff Yurek talks to Nam Kiwanuka about the province's recyclying overhaul.
Summer Gun Violence
August 13, 2019 - 26:16
The Agenda discusses the increase in gun violence in Toronto and what can be done to curb it.

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