EP 66: 'As scientists, we have strong criteria for what we accept is true'

EP 66: 'As scientists, we have strong criteria for what we accept is true'

On the Lean Out podcast, we’ve talked a lot about the state of open debate in our society. The public conversation these days frequently involves highly contentious and nasty arguments — and science is no exception. Michael Powell at The New York Times recently reported out one such example, involving the naming of a telescope after a late NASA head, and allegations of homophobia. Several of the scientists behind the movement to rename the telescope have issued a statement since The New York ...

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EP 184: Election 2025 - Brian Dijkema on the Collapse of Support for the NDP

EP 184: Election 2025 - Brian Dijkema on the Collapse of Support for the NDP

One of the big stories in the Canadian federal election so far has been the collapse of support for the NDP. New polling from Ipsos shows support for the party continuing to decline. Our guest on toda...

31 Maalis 202532min

EP 183: Election 2025 - Laurent Carbonneau on Canada's 'Corporate Welfare Bums'

EP 183: Election 2025 - Laurent Carbonneau on Canada's 'Corporate Welfare Bums'

As election season builds steam, here at Lean Out we are focused on the question of why daily life in Canada has become so expensive and so dysfunctional. My guest on today’s program has some insights...

29 Maalis 202517min

EP 182: Ann Bauer on Booksellers' Moral Contract

EP 182: Ann Bauer on Booksellers' Moral Contract

With the Canadian federal election now underway, we’re going to have a lot of political content for you in coming weeks. But today, we wanted to change things up a bit and bring you a lighter story ab...

28 Maalis 202529min

EP 181: Election 2025 - Tom Korski

EP 181: Election 2025 - Tom Korski

After much speculation, Prime Minister Mark Carney has called a snap spring election, and Canadians will be heading to the polls on April 28. To kick off Lean Out’s special election coverage, we bring...

26 Maalis 202523min

EP 180: Dave Snow on DEI in Federal Granting Agencies

EP 180: Dave Snow on DEI in Federal Granting Agencies

In the wake of President Trump’s executive order on DEI, debates in America have renewed a conversation around DEI in this country. And while the baseline value of greater inclusion is one that many o...

20 Maalis 202528min

EP 179: Andrew Potter on the End of the Trudeau Era

EP 179: Andrew Potter on the End of the Trudeau Era

With Mark Carney in his first week in office as Canada’s new Prime Minister, the Justin Trudeau era is quickly fading in the rearview mirror. But before we move on, it’s important to take stock of wha...

19 Maalis 202525min

EP 178: On the Media with Aaron Pete

EP 178: On the Media with Aaron Pete

Regular listeners of the show will recognize the name Aaron Pete. He’s a talented young broadcaster from B.C. who has guest hosted Lean Out from time to time. Last month Aaron invited Tara on his show...

12 Maalis 20251h 2min

EP 177: Joanna Williams on Trump and Women's Rights

EP 177: Joanna Williams on Trump and Women's Rights

On Monday night, American legislation to ban transgender athletes from women’s and girls’ sports in schools was blocked in the Senate. The topic was a sleeper issue in the American election — with pol...

5 Maalis 202538min

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