EP 124: Why Marshall McLuhan (Still) Matters

If you’re a regular listener of the Lean Out podcast, you know that it has not been a good couple of years for the media. From the lab leak theory to the Hunter Biden laptop, we in the press have gott...

14 Mars 202330min

One of the themes of the Lean Out podcast is open inquiry. And Tara's guest on the program today has some thoughts on this. He’s concerned about the suppression of discussion and debate and viewpoint...

8 Mars 202347min

After much anticipation, Justice Paul Rouleau has released his final report for the Public Order Emergency Commission, finding that the Canadian government’s use of the Emergencies Act against the tru...

1 Mars 202332min

Who am I? What am I here for? These are fundamental questions in life — and throughout human history, they’ve often been answered through relationships to kin. But with the collapse of the family unit...

15 Feb 202329min

In July of 2020, in The New Statesman, Tara's guest on today’s program wrote, “I fear that history will judge lockdown as a monumental mistake on a truly global scale.” At that time, there was surpris...

8 Feb 202332min

This past week in Canada, a controversy erupted around the National Arts Centre’s plans to reserve an upcoming theatre performance for Black audience members only, with many questioning why any organi...

1 Feb 202333min

Without freedom of expression, there can be no great art. Artists must have the ability to express themselves fearlessly, and take risks, in order to create authentic work. So, what happens when this...

25 Jan 202330min

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 i...

18 Jan 202336min