TRC #578: Does 9-1-1 need 9-1-1? + Why Is Bagged Milk A Canadian Thing? + Keeping Up With Coronavirus
Producer Pat schools us on 9-1-1 and emergency numbers worldwide after a personal experience dealing with a medical emergency opens his eyes. Cristina finds a way to tie the Toronto Raptors into her s...
29 Feb 202042min
TRC #577: Talking Close Relationships with Dr. Cheryl Harasymchuk
Just in time for Valentine's Day! Dr. Cheryl Harasymchuk is an Associate Professor at Carleton University in the Department of Psychology. She runs the "Positive Activities in Intimate Relationships L...
12 Feb 202038min
TRC #576: 10,000 Steps? + Transgender Violence A U.S. Epidemic? + The Master Algorithm
Cristina flexes her critical thinking muscles and investigates the legitimacy of why 10,000 steps a day is promoted as the magical number to stay healthy and fit. Adam looks at statistics to check cla...
31 Jan 202029min
TRC #575: Impeachment + Future Of Work + Placenta-eating?
Producer Pat kicks off the show by clearing up some misconceptions about impeachment and looking at what it means to be impeached. Darren looks into the future of work and the key game changers covere...
19 Jan 202030min
TRC #574: Year End Wrap Up
Happy New Year, Checkers! The crew rings in the first show of 2020 with a laughter-filled look back at last year. First, a little navel gazing while we chat about our favourite segments. Next, Produce...
11 Jan 202041min
TRC #573: Arizona Vortex + Home Alone Booby Traps + 'The Devastating Consequences Of Urban Violence' Overview
Darren sucks us into a segment about vortexes after a recent trip to Arizona leaves him scratching his head over their mystical 'enhanced energy' claims. Cristina looks behind the movie magic in "Home...
22 Dec 201934min
TRC #572: Blue Light Lens Mania + Donating Effectively + Marie Kondo's Store
Cristina set her focus on some dubious sales pitches being made about blue light filtering lenses. Next, with Giving Tuesday right around the corner, Darren talks to us about giving to charities effec...
1 Dec 201937min
TRC #571: Did China Ban Video Games After 10PM? + Did Portugal Solve Its Drug Crisis? + Malcolm Gladwell's Talking To Strangers
Adam looks into some curious headlines suggesting that China has banned video games after 10PM. Cristina looks closely at how Portugal is doing 18 years after decriminalizing drugs. Darren explores th...
16 Nov 201937min
