http://odeo.com/channels/100897-Ideas-from-CBC-Radio-Highlights no Ideas is all about ideas – programs that explore everything from culture and the arts to science and technology to social issues. Ideas is all about ideas – programs that explore everything from culture and the arts to science and technology to social issues. Ideas is all about ideas – programs that explore everything from culture and the arts to science and technology to social issues. en-ca 40 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 Society http://odeo.com/episodes/25424205-Neuron-Therapy York University philosopher Stuart Shanker is one of the world’s leading thinkers on “kids with disorders.” The author of twenty books on philosophy and human development, he incorporates the latest knowledge we have about the brain to improve the lives of struggling children. He talks with IDEAS producer Mary O’Connell. York University philosopher Stuart Shanker is one of the world’s leading thinkers on “kids with disorders.” The author of twenty books on philosophy and human development, he incorporates the latest knowledge we have about the brain to improve the lives of struggling children. He talks with IDEAS producer Mary O’Connell. York University philosopher Stuart Shanker is one of the world’s leading thinkers on “kids with disorders.” The author of twenty books on philosophy and human development, he incorporates the latest knowledge we have about the brain to improve the lives of struggling children. He talks with IDEAS producer Mary O’Connell. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-09,25424205 Mon, 09 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25386728-The-Art-Instinct Human tastes in the arts are evolutionary traits shaped by natural selection. So says Denis Dutton who argues that our love of beauty is inborn and shaped by evolution. Beauty, pleasure and skills are essential human values. Human tastes in the arts are evolutionary traits shaped by natural selection. So says Denis Dutton who argues that our love of beauty is inborn and shaped by evolution. Beauty, pleasure and skills are essential human values. Human tastes in the arts are evolutionary traits shaped by natural selection. So says Denis Dutton who argues that our love of beauty is inborn and shaped by evolution. Beauty, pleasure and skills are essential human values. tag:odeo.com,2009-11-02,25386728 Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:00:00 -0800 no Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25375692-Personalized-Genomics Personalized genetic screening tests are now commercially available. Are they a tool for a disease-free future or a white elephant? Medical geneticists Cynthia Kenyon, Muin Khoury, and Nobel Laureate Harold Varmus discuss the science and the issues, in a forum moderated by former NBC correspondent Charles Sabine. Recorded at the Chan Centre at the University of British Columbia in March 2009. Personalized genetic screening tests are now commercially available. Are they a tool for a disease-free future or a white elephant? Medical geneticists Cynthia Kenyon, Muin Khoury, and Nobel Laureate Harold Varmus discuss the science and the issues, in a forum moderated by former NBC correspondent Charles Sabine. Recorded at the Chan Centre at the University of British Columbia in March 2009. Personalized genetic screening tests are now commercially available. Are they a tool for a disease-free future or a white elephant? Medical geneticists Cynthia Kenyon, Muin Khoury, and Nobel Laureate Harold Varmus discuss the science and the issues, in a forum moderated by former NBC correspondent Charles Sabine. Recorded at the Chan Centre at the University of British Columbia in March 2009. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-26,25375692 Mon, 26 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25271937-Science-at-the-Summit Two leading Canadian medical researchers – Benjamin Neel, and John Wallace – discuss what it takes to rise through the ranks and ultimately arrive at the lofty pinnacle where true scientific advancements are made. Both received the $5 million 2009 Premier's Summit Awards. John Dirks, President of the Gairdner Foundation, moderates the discussion, recorded at the MaRS innovation centre in Toronto. Two leading Canadian medical researchers – Benjamin Neel, and John Wallace – discuss what it takes to rise through the ranks and ultimately arrive at the lofty pinnacle where true scientific advancements are made. Both received the $5 million 2009 Premier's Summit Awards. John Dirks, President of the Gairdner Foundation, moderates the discussion, recorded at the MaRS innovation centre in Toronto. Two leading Canadian medical researchers – Benjamin Neel, and John Wallace – discuss what it takes to rise through the ranks and ultimately arrive at the lofty pinnacle where true scientific advancements are made. Both received the $5 million 2009 Premier's Summit Awards. John Dirks, President of the Gairdner Foundation, moderates the discussion, recorded at the MaRS innovation centre in Toronto. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-12,25271937 Mon, 12 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25234534-Walking-at-the-Edge-of-Reason-and-Awe Reason has been a blessing for humanity, but often at the cost of dulling our ability to appreciate the ineffable – that dimension of human experience that evokes wonder and awe. Frank Faulk seeks a balance between reason and the ineffable. Reason has been a blessing for humanity, but often at the cost of dulling our ability to appreciate the ineffable – that dimension of human experience that evokes wonder and awe. Frank Faulk seeks a balance between reason and the ineffable. Reason has been a blessing for humanity, but often at the cost of dulling our ability to appreciate the ineffable – that dimension of human experience that evokes wonder and awe. Frank Faulk seeks a balance between reason and the ineffable. tag:odeo.com,2009-10-05,25234534 Mon, 05 Oct 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25197812-Minding-Memory What's in a memory? An original in the field of memory research, Endel Tulving shares his insights. Mental time-travel through what he terms "episodic memory" may have been one of "the drivers of the evolution of culture". A free-wheeling conversation with Marilyn Powell about memory and the mind. What's in a memory? An original in the field of memory research, Endel Tulving shares his insights. Mental time-travel through what he terms "episodic memory" may have been one of "the drivers of the evolution of culture". A free-wheeling conversation with Marilyn Powell about memory and the mind. What's in a memory? An original in the field of memory research, Endel Tulving shares his insights. Mental time-travel through what he terms "episodic memory" may have been one of "the drivers of the evolution of culture". A free-wheeling conversation with Marilyn Powell about memory and the mind. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-28,25197812 Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25158291-The-Biology-of-Mind According to molecular biologist and Nobel Prize winner Eric Kandel, mental functions are the result of different brain processes. The task of neuroscience is to discover "which particular processes combine to provide the richness of human mental experience.” Eric Kandel talks to Marilyn Powell about what he calls the "biology of mind". According to molecular biologist and Nobel Prize winner Eric Kandel, mental functions are the result of different brain processes. The task of neuroscience is to discover "which particular processes combine to provide the richness of human mental experience.” Eric Kandel talks to Marilyn Powell about what he calls the "biology of mind". According to molecular biologist and Nobel Prize winner Eric Kandel, mental functions are the result of different brain processes. The task of neuroscience is to discover "which particular processes combine to provide the richness of human mental experience.” Eric Kandel talks to Marilyn Powell about what he calls the "biology of mind". tag:odeo.com,2009-09-21,25158291 Mon, 21 Sep 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25122281-Public-Apology-Good-PR-or-Powerful-Healing Public apologies are becoming more common. Many jurisdictions have passed legislation protecting governments, corporations and individuals, who offer sincere apologies, from legal liability. A Calgary community seminar examines public apologies, the strategies behind them and their consequences. Co-sponsored by IDEAS and the Calgary Institute of the Humanities at the University of Calgary. Public apologies are becoming more common. Many jurisdictions have passed legislation protecting governments, corporations and individuals, who offer sincere apologies, from legal liability. A Calgary community seminar examines public apologies, the strategies behind them and their consequences. Co-sponsored by IDEAS and the Calgary Institute of the Humanities at the University of Calgary. Public apologies are becoming more common. Many jurisdictions have passed legislation protecting governments, corporations and individuals, who offer sincere apologies, from legal liability. A Calgary community seminar examines public apologies, the strategies behind them and their consequences. Co-sponsored by IDEAS and the Calgary Institute of the Humanities at the University of Calgary. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-14,25122281 Mon, 14 Sep 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25084300-The-Cure-Within Alternative medicine and therapies are a huge business. They appeal to people who believe their emotions and their health are intertwined. Such beliefs have a long history. Harvard professor Anne Harrington walks us through the terrain of mind- body medicine. Alternative medicine and therapies are a huge business. They appeal to people who believe their emotions and their health are intertwined. Such beliefs have a long history. Harvard professor Anne Harrington walks us through the terrain of mind- body medicine. Alternative medicine and therapies are a huge business. They appeal to people who believe their emotions and their health are intertwined. Such beliefs have a long history. Harvard professor Anne Harrington walks us through the terrain of mind- body medicine. tag:odeo.com,2009-09-07,25084300 Mon, 07 Sep 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25048838-The-Dalton-Camp-Lecture-2009 Kenneth Whyte, Editor-in-Chief of Canada’s weekly newsmagazine, MacLean’s, delivers the Dalton Camp Lecture in Journalism before a student and community audience at St. Thomas University in Fredericton. Kenneth Whyte, Editor-in-Chief of Canada’s weekly newsmagazine, MacLean’s, delivers the Dalton Camp Lecture in Journalism before a student and community audience at St. Thomas University in Fredericton. Kenneth Whyte, Editor-in-Chief of Canada’s weekly newsmagazine, MacLean’s, delivers the Dalton Camp Lecture in Journalism before a student and community audience at St. Thomas University in Fredericton. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-31,25048838 Mon, 31 Aug 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/25011563-The-Great-Library-2-0 There’s been nothing like it since ancient times. As producer Sean Prpick explains, Google’s computers will soon hold the largest collection of books in history. What will this mean for our culture and the way we get our information? There’s been nothing like it since ancient times. As producer Sean Prpick explains, Google’s computers will soon hold the largest collection of books in history. What will this mean for our culture and the way we get our information? There’s been nothing like it since ancient times. As producer Sean Prpick explains, Google’s computers will soon hold the largest collection of books in history. What will this mean for our culture and the way we get our information? tag:odeo.com,2009-08-24,25011563 Mon, 24 Aug 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/24973375-Entitled-Opinions Robert Harrison is an eminent American scholar and a Dante specialist by trade. He wants the humanities to ask big and searching questions. He even runs an intellectual talk show from his perch at Stanford University. Robert Harrison is an eminent American scholar and a Dante specialist by trade. He wants the humanities to ask big and searching questions. He even runs an intellectual talk show from his perch at Stanford University. Robert Harrison is an eminent American scholar and a Dante specialist by trade. He wants the humanities to ask big and searching questions. He even runs an intellectual talk show from his perch at Stanford University. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-17,24973375 Mon, 17 Aug 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/24935527-You-Are-Pre-Diseased-Part-Two Why wait until you are diagnosed with cancer, if you can hunt it down before it could kill you? Why not get a simple high tech CT scan to see if you are harbouring signs of pre-disease in your heart, your lungs, your breasts or your bowels? Those are the questions that dog Health Researcher Alan Cassels as he voyages inside the world of cancer screening, taking him from his own doctor's office to the world's biggest medical meeting. Why wait until you are diagnosed with cancer, if you can hunt it down before it could kill you? Why not get a simple high tech CT scan to see if you are harbouring signs of pre-disease in your heart, your lungs, your breasts or your bowels? Those are the questions that dog Health Researcher Alan Cassels as he voyages inside the world of cancer screening, taking him from his own doctor's office to the world's biggest medical meeting. Why wait until you are diagnosed with cancer, if you can hunt it down before it could kill you? Why not get a simple high tech CT scan to see if you are harbouring signs of pre-disease in your heart, your lungs, your breasts or your bowels? Those are the questions that dog Health Researcher Alan Cassels as he voyages inside the world of cancer screening, taking him from his own doctor's office to the world's biggest medical meeting. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-10,24935527 Mon, 10 Aug 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/24902261-You-Are-Pre-Diseased-Part-One Why wait until you are diagnosed with cancer, if you can hunt it down before it could kill you? Why not get a simple high tech CT scan to see if you are harbouring signs of pre-disease in your heart, your lungs, your breasts or your bowels? Those are the questions that dog Health Researcher Alan Cassels as he voyages inside the world of cancer screening, taking him from his own doctor's office to the world's biggest medical meeting. Why wait until you are diagnosed with cancer, if you can hunt it down before it could kill you? Why not get a simple high tech CT scan to see if you are harbouring signs of pre-disease in your heart, your lungs, your breasts or your bowels? Those are the questions that dog Health Researcher Alan Cassels as he voyages inside the world of cancer screening, taking him from his own doctor's office to the world's biggest medical meeting. Why wait until you are diagnosed with cancer, if you can hunt it down before it could kill you? Why not get a simple high tech CT scan to see if you are harbouring signs of pre-disease in your heart, your lungs, your breasts or your bowels? Those are the questions that dog Health Researcher Alan Cassels as he voyages inside the world of cancer screening, taking him from his own doctor's office to the world's biggest medical meeting. tag:odeo.com,2009-08-03,24902261 Mon, 03 Aug 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/24868014-The-Deniers “The science is settled” is now the mantra of climate change activism. Those who disagree are either in denial or in the pay of an oil company. But long time environmentalist and energy activist Lawrence Solomon says no, the science is not settled. He talks with Ideas producer David Cayley. “The science is settled” is now the mantra of climate change activism. Those who disagree are either in denial or in the pay of an oil company. But long time environmentalist and energy activist Lawrence Solomon says no, the science is not settled. He talks with Ideas producer David Cayley. “The science is settled” is now the mantra of climate change activism. Those who disagree are either in denial or in the pay of an oil company. But long time environmentalist and energy activist Lawrence Solomon says no, the science is not settled. He talks with Ideas producer David Cayley. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-27,24868014 Mon, 27 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/24832142-Wachtel-on-the-Arts-William-Kentridge William Kentridge is South Africa’s most renowned living artist, famous for his charcoal drawings and animated films that address the social and political realities of South Africa, both during and after apartheid. Eleanor Wachtel, arts journalist and host of Writers & Company, talks to William Kentridge about growing up as the child of anti-apartheid lawyers, his struggle to find his way as an artist, and how South Africa has changed since the end of apartheid. William Kentridge is South Africa’s most renowned living artist, famous for his charcoal drawings and animated films that address the social and political realities of South Africa, both during and after apartheid. Eleanor Wachtel, arts journalist and host of Writers & Company, talks to William Kentridge about growing up as the child of anti-apartheid lawyers, his struggle to find his way as an artist, and how South Africa has changed since the end of apartheid. William Kentridge is South Africa’s most renowned living artist, famous for his charcoal drawings and animated films that address the social and political realities of South Africa, both during and after apartheid. Eleanor Wachtel, arts journalist and host of Writers & Company, talks to William Kentridge about growing up as the child of anti-apartheid lawyers, his struggle to find his way as an artist, and how South Africa has changed since the end of apartheid. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-20,24832142 Mon, 20 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/24792837-Aboriginals-and-New-Canadians-The-Missing-Conversation The words, "We are a Metis nation" open John Ralston Saul's recent book, A Fair Country. In the 2009 UBC-Laurier Institution Multiculturalism Lecture, he argues that aboriginal values have fundamentally shaped the character of Canadian society. The words, "We are a Metis nation" open John Ralston Saul's recent book, A Fair Country. In the 2009 UBC-Laurier Institution Multiculturalism Lecture, he argues that aboriginal values have fundamentally shaped the character of Canadian society. The words, "We are a Metis nation" open John Ralston Saul's recent book, A Fair Country. In the 2009 UBC-Laurier Institution Multiculturalism Lecture, he argues that aboriginal values have fundamentally shaped the character of Canadian society. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-13,24792837 Mon, 13 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/24749079-The-2009-LaFontaine-Baldwin-Lecture What kind of leadership will Canada need to help us deal with such issues as the economy and the environment? Sheila Watt-Cloutier discusses how we can look to the Arctic for solutions and to Inuit culture for its wisdom and sustainability. The annual LaFontaine Baldwin Lecture is organized and supported by the Institute for Canadian Citizenship and the Dominion Institute. What kind of leadership will Canada need to help us deal with such issues as the economy and the environment? Sheila Watt-Cloutier discusses how we can look to the Arctic for solutions and to Inuit culture for its wisdom and sustainability. The annual LaFontaine Baldwin Lecture is organized and supported by the Institute for Canadian Citizenship and the Dominion Institute. What kind of leadership will Canada need to help us deal with such issues as the economy and the environment? Sheila Watt-Cloutier discusses how we can look to the Arctic for solutions and to Inuit culture for its wisdom and sustainability. The annual LaFontaine Baldwin Lecture is organized and supported by the Institute for Canadian Citizenship and the Dominion Institute. tag:odeo.com,2009-07-06,24749079 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/24737417-From-Here-To-Maternity-Part-Two For decades men have donated sperm for baby-making. But in recent years egg donation has become a growing business and concern. Moms-in-waiting can purchase tourism packages to the Czech Republic or pay a university student in Boston for her eggs. Science journalist and IDEAS contributor Alison Motluk deconstructs the new motherhood. For decades men have donated sperm for baby-making. But in recent years egg donation has become a growing business and concern. Moms-in-waiting can purchase tourism packages to the Czech Republic or pay a university student in Boston for her eggs. Science journalist and IDEAS contributor Alison Motluk deconstructs the new motherhood. For decades men have donated sperm for baby-making. But in recent years egg donation has become a growing business and concern. Moms-in-waiting can purchase tourism packages to the Czech Republic or pay a university student in Boston for her eggs. Science journalist and IDEAS contributor Alison Motluk deconstructs the new motherhood. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-29,24737417 Mon, 29 Jun 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/24737444-From-Here-To-Maternity-Part-One For decades men have donated sperm for baby-making. But in recent years egg donation has become a growing business and concern. Moms-in-waiting can purchase tourism packages to the Czech Republic or pay a university student in Boston for her eggs. Science journalist and IDEAS contributor Alison Motluk deconstructs the new motherhood. For decades men have donated sperm for baby-making. But in recent years egg donation has become a growing business and concern. Moms-in-waiting can purchase tourism packages to the Czech Republic or pay a university student in Boston for her eggs. Science journalist and IDEAS contributor Alison Motluk deconstructs the new motherhood. For decades men have donated sperm for baby-making. But in recent years egg donation has become a growing business and concern. Moms-in-waiting can purchase tourism packages to the Czech Republic or pay a university student in Boston for her eggs. Science journalist and IDEAS contributor Alison Motluk deconstructs the new motherhood. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-22,24737444 Mon, 22 Jun 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/24737445-The-Munk-Debates-Foreign-Aid "Be it resolved foreign aid does more harm than good.". The debaters are Dambisa Moyo, Hernando de Soto, Paul Collier, and Stephen Lewis. "Be it resolved foreign aid does more harm than good.". The debaters are Dambisa Moyo, Hernando de Soto, Paul Collier, and Stephen Lewis. "Be it resolved foreign aid does more harm than good.". The debaters are Dambisa Moyo, Hernando de Soto, Paul Collier, and Stephen Lewis. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-15,24737445 Mon, 15 Jun 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/24705346-The-Munk-Debates-Foreign-Aid "Be it resolved foreign aid does more harm than good.". The debaters are Dambisa Moyo, Hernando de Soto, Paul Collier, and Stephen Lewis. "Be it resolved foreign aid does more harm than good.". The debaters are Dambisa Moyo, Hernando de Soto, Paul Collier, and Stephen Lewis. "Be it resolved foreign aid does more harm than good.". The debaters are Dambisa Moyo, Hernando de Soto, Paul Collier, and Stephen Lewis. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-14,24705346 Sun, 14 Jun 2009 17:00:00 -0700 no Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/24737450-Extraordinary-Montrealers For the gala closing event of the 2009 Blue Metropolis Literary Festival, IDEAS host Paul Kennedy convenes a panel discussion about four famous Montrealers featuring four eminent Canadians who have recently written their biographies: Margaret Macmillan on Stephen Leacock, Adrienne Clarkson on Norman Bethune, M. G. Vassanji on Mordecai Richler, and Nino Ricci on Pierre Trudeau. For the gala closing event of the 2009 Blue Metropolis Literary Festival, IDEAS host Paul Kennedy convenes a panel discussion about four famous Montrealers featuring four eminent Canadians who have recently written their biographies: Margaret Macmillan on Stephen Leacock, Adrienne Clarkson on Norman Bethune, M. G. Vassanji on Mordecai Richler, and Nino Ricci on Pierre Trudeau. For the gala closing event of the 2009 Blue Metropolis Literary Festival, IDEAS host Paul Kennedy convenes a panel discussion about four famous Montrealers featuring four eminent Canadians who have recently written their biographies: Margaret Macmillan on Stephen Leacock, Adrienne Clarkson on Norman Bethune, M. G. Vassanji on Mordecai Richler, and Nino Ricci on Pierre Trudeau. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-08,24737450 Mon, 08 Jun 2009 01:00:00 -0700 no Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/24665268-Extraordinary-Montrealers For the gala closing event of the 2009 Blue Metropolis Literary Festival, IDEAS host Paul Kennedy convenes a panel discussion about four famous Montrealers featuring four eminent Canadians who have recently written their biographies: Margaret Macmillan on Stephen Leacock, Adrienne Clarkson on Norman Bethune, M. G. Vassanji on Mordecai Richler, and Nino Ricci on Pierre Trudeau. For the gala closing event of the 2009 Blue Metropolis Literary Festival, IDEAS host Paul Kennedy convenes a panel discussion about four famous Montrealers featuring four eminent Canadians who have recently written their biographies: Margaret Macmillan on Stephen Leacock, Adrienne Clarkson on Norman Bethune, M. G. Vassanji on Mordecai Richler, and Nino Ricci on Pierre Trudeau. For the gala closing event of the 2009 Blue Metropolis Literary Festival, IDEAS host Paul Kennedy convenes a panel discussion about four famous Montrealers featuring four eminent Canadians who have recently written their biographies: Margaret Macmillan on Stephen Leacock, Adrienne Clarkson on Norman Bethune, M. G. Vassanji on Mordecai Richler, and Nino Ricci on Pierre Trudeau. tag:odeo.com,2009-06-07,24665268 Sun, 07 Jun 2009 17:00:00 -0700 no Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/24635476-Wachtel-on-the-Arts-Shirin-Neshat Shirin Neshat is the most famous Iranian artist in the world, even though she’s spent a large part of her adult life in exile. Her work is both intensely personal and intensely political, dealing with Iranian identity, Islamic society, and the role of women in both. Eleanor Wachtel, host of Writers & Company, talks to Shirin Neshat about growing up in pre-revolutionary Iran, her work as an artist, and why it’s a deep expression of her own conflicted relationship with her homeland. Shirin Neshat is the most famous Iranian artist in the world, even though she’s spent a large part of her adult life in exile. Her work is both intensely personal and intensely political, dealing with Iranian identity, Islamic society, and the role of women in both. Eleanor Wachtel, host of Writers & Company, talks to Shirin Neshat about growing up in pre-revolutionary Iran, her work as an artist, and why it’s a deep expression of her own conflicted relationship with her homeland. Shirin Neshat is the most famous Iranian artist in the world, even though she’s spent a large part of her adult life in exile. Her work is both intensely personal and intensely political, dealing with Iranian identity, Islamic society, and the role of women in both. Eleanor Wachtel, host of Writers & Company, talks to Shirin Neshat about growing up in pre-revolutionary Iran, her work as an artist, and why it’s a deep expression of her own conflicted relationship with her homeland. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-31,24635476 Sun, 31 May 2009 17:00:00 -0700 no Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/24604999-Talking-Philosophy-Democracy-Part-Two Almost everyone thinks democracy is a good thing (though we all have different views of what it is, or what it ought to be). Philosophers Michael Blake, Simone Chambers, Arthur Ripstein and IDEAS host Paul Kennedy wrestle with ideas about democracy, as democratically as possible, of course. Almost everyone thinks democracy is a good thing (though we all have different views of what it is, or what it ought to be). Philosophers Michael Blake, Simone Chambers, Arthur Ripstein and IDEAS host Paul Kennedy wrestle with ideas about democracy, as democratically as possible, of course. Almost everyone thinks democracy is a good thing (though we all have different views of what it is, or what it ought to be). Philosophers Michael Blake, Simone Chambers, Arthur Ripstein and IDEAS host Paul Kennedy wrestle with ideas about democracy, as democratically as possible, of course. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-24,24604999 Sun, 24 May 2009 17:00:00 -0700 no Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/24575355-Talking-Philosophy-Democracy-Part-One Almost everyone thinks democracy is a good thing (though we all have different views of what it is, or what it ought to be). Philosophers Michael Blake, Simone Chambers, Arthur Ripstein and IDEAS host Paul Kennedy wrestle with ideas about democracy, as democratically as possible, of course. Almost everyone thinks democracy is a good thing (though we all have different views of what it is, or what it ought to be). Philosophers Michael Blake, Simone Chambers, Arthur Ripstein and IDEAS host Paul Kennedy wrestle with ideas about democracy, as democratically as possible, of course. Almost everyone thinks democracy is a good thing (though we all have different views of what it is, or what it ought to be). Philosophers Michael Blake, Simone Chambers, Arthur Ripstein and IDEAS host Paul Kennedy wrestle with ideas about democracy, as democratically as possible, of course. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-17,24575355 Sun, 17 May 2009 17:00:00 -0700 no Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/24553115-A-Novel-Approach Neuroscience and psychology explore why we think what we do. But how does what we read affect our minds? Hassan Santur delves into the works of Jane Austen and James Joyce to understand how novels work on our consciousness. Neuroscience and psychology explore why we think what we do. But how does what we read affect our minds? Hassan Santur delves into the works of Jane Austen and James Joyce to understand how novels work on our consciousness. Neuroscience and psychology explore why we think what we do. But how does what we read affect our minds? Hassan Santur delves into the works of Jane Austen and James Joyce to understand how novels work on our consciousness. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-10,24553115 Sun, 10 May 2009 17:00:00 -0700 no Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/24534105-A-Choice-of-Enemies The Middle East is like a great series of pots, which all the players are stirring. A new American president adds another cook and hope for a new recipe. So suggests Sir Lawrence Freedman, winner of the prestigious Gelber Prize for non-fiction. The Middle East is like a great series of pots, which all the players are stirring. A new American president adds another cook and hope for a new recipe. So suggests Sir Lawrence Freedman, winner of the prestigious Gelber Prize for non-fiction. The Middle East is like a great series of pots, which all the players are stirring. A new American president adds another cook and hope for a new recipe. So suggests Sir Lawrence Freedman, winner of the prestigious Gelber Prize for non-fiction. tag:odeo.com,2009-05-03,24534105 Sun, 03 May 2009 17:00:00 -0700 no Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/24508218-Muslims-in-Contemporary-Society Oxford scholar Tariq Ramadan is a leading advocate for a revitalized Islam. His most recent book, Radical Reform: Islamic Ethics and Liberation, explores how Western Muslims can remain faithful to universal Islamic principles and still participate in the cultural and political realities of western societies. Recorded at Simon Fraser University. Oxford scholar Tariq Ramadan is a leading advocate for a revitalized Islam. His most recent book, Radical Reform: Islamic Ethics and Liberation, explores how Western Muslims can remain faithful to universal Islamic principles and still participate in the cultural and political realities of western societies. Recorded at Simon Fraser University. Oxford scholar Tariq Ramadan is a leading advocate for a revitalized Islam. His most recent book, Radical Reform: Islamic Ethics and Liberation, explores how Western Muslims can remain faithful to universal Islamic principles and still participate in the cultural and political realities of western societies. Recorded at Simon Fraser University. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-26,24508218 Sun, 26 Apr 2009 17:00:00 -0700 no Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/24472017-The-Enright-Files-Charles-Darwin-Celebration Our monthly Monday night feature with Michael Enright, host of The Sunday Edition. Tonight Michael marks the 200th birthday of Charles Darwin in conversation with scientists, biographers and a very special poet. And what's a party with out song, excerpts from Charles Darwin Live and In Concert. Our monthly Monday night feature with Michael Enright, host of The Sunday Edition. Tonight Michael marks the 200th birthday of Charles Darwin in conversation with scientists, biographers and a very special poet. And what's a party with out song, excerpts from Charles Darwin Live and In Concert. Our monthly Monday night feature with Michael Enright, host of The Sunday Edition. Tonight Michael marks the 200th birthday of Charles Darwin in conversation with scientists, biographers and a very special poet. And what's a party with out song, excerpts from Charles Darwin Live and In Concert. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-19,24472017 Sun, 19 Apr 2009 16:00:00 -0700 no Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/24440966-Sanctuary What are the elements of a haven? Can it be safe in these times of insecurity? Cindy Bisaillon ruminates on the idea of sanctuary in her off-the-grid cabin in the woods, interweaving her thoughts with tales from a naturalist, a refugee and a monk. She discovers clues to our future survival. What are the elements of a haven? Can it be safe in these times of insecurity? Cindy Bisaillon ruminates on the idea of sanctuary in her off-the-grid cabin in the woods, interweaving her thoughts with tales from a naturalist, a refugee and a monk. She discovers clues to our future survival. What are the elements of a haven? Can it be safe in these times of insecurity? Cindy Bisaillon ruminates on the idea of sanctuary in her off-the-grid cabin in the woods, interweaving her thoughts with tales from a naturalist, a refugee and a monk. She discovers clues to our future survival. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-12,24440966 Sun, 12 Apr 2009 16:00:00 -0700 no Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/24413526-Entitled-Opinions Robert Harrison is an eminent American scholar and a Dante specialist by trade. He wants the humanities to ask big and searching questions. He even runs an intellectual talk show from his perch at Stanford University. Robert Harrison is an eminent American scholar and a Dante specialist by trade. He wants the humanities to ask big and searching questions. He even runs an intellectual talk show from his perch at Stanford University. Robert Harrison is an eminent American scholar and a Dante specialist by trade. He wants the humanities to ask big and searching questions. He even runs an intellectual talk show from his perch at Stanford University. tag:odeo.com,2009-04-05,24413526 Sun, 05 Apr 2009 16:00:00 -0700 no Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/24385862-The-Book-of-Absolutes Current dogma insists that all cultures and moral values are conditional. Human nature is flexible. There are no innate values. We live in a morally relative universe. William Gairdner challenges this view when he argues for universal values. Current dogma insists that all cultures and moral values are conditional. Human nature is flexible. There are no innate values. We live in a morally relative universe. William Gairdner challenges this view when he argues for universal values. Current dogma insists that all cultures and moral values are conditional. Human nature is flexible. There are no innate values. We live in a morally relative universe. William Gairdner challenges this view when he argues for universal values. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-29,24385862 Sun, 29 Mar 2009 16:00:00 -0700 no Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/24343887-The-Brains-of-Babes-Part-Three The centuries-old Jesuit saying, “give me a child until he’s 7 and I will show you the man”, may be true in more ways than the Jesuits could have imagined. New research into brain development, human biology and behaviour is showing how early experience can affect our health and well-being for the rest of our lives. As Jill Eisen reports, even so-called “life-style” illnesses, like heart disease and diabetes, may have their roots in early childhood. Conclusion. The centuries-old Jesuit saying, “give me a child until he’s 7 and I will show you the man”, may be true in more ways than the Jesuits could have imagined. New research into brain development, human biology and behaviour is showing how early experience can affect our health and well-being for the rest of our lives. As Jill Eisen reports, even so-called “life-style” illnesses, like heart disease and diabetes, may have their roots in early childhood. Conclusion. The centuries-old Jesuit saying, “give me a child until he’s 7 and I will show you the man”, may be true in more ways than the Jesuits could have imagined. New research into brain development, human biology and behaviour is showing how early experience can affect our health and well-being for the rest of our lives. As Jill Eisen reports, even so-called “life-style” illnesses, like heart disease and diabetes, may have their roots in early childhood. Conclusion. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-22,24343887 Sun, 22 Mar 2009 16:00:00 -0700 no Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/24311346-The-Brains-of-Babes-Part-Two The centuries-old Jesuit saying, “give me a child until he’s 7 and I will show you the man”, may be true in more ways than the Jesuits could have imagined. New research into brain development, human biology and behaviour is showing how early experience can affect our health and well-being for the rest of our lives. As Jill Eisen reports, even so-called “life-style” illnesses, like heart disease and diabetes, may have their roots in early childhood. The centuries-old Jesuit saying, “give me a child until he’s 7 and I will show you the man”, may be true in more ways than the Jesuits could have imagined. New research into brain development, human biology and behaviour is showing how early experience can affect our health and well-being for the rest of our lives. As Jill Eisen reports, even so-called “life-style” illnesses, like heart disease and diabetes, may have their roots in early childhood. The centuries-old Jesuit saying, “give me a child until he’s 7 and I will show you the man”, may be true in more ways than the Jesuits could have imagined. New research into brain development, human biology and behaviour is showing how early experience can affect our health and well-being for the rest of our lives. As Jill Eisen reports, even so-called “life-style” illnesses, like heart disease and diabetes, may have their roots in early childhood. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-15,24311346 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 16:00:00 -0700 no Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/24276389-The-Brains-of-Babes-Part-One The centuries-old Jesuit saying, “give me a child until he’s 7 and I will show you the man”, may be true in more ways than the Jesuits could have imagined. New research into brain development, human biology and behaviour is showing how early experience can affect our health and well-being for the rest of our lives. As Jill Eisen reports, even so-called “life-style” illnesses, like heart disease and diabetes, may have their roots in early childhood. The centuries-old Jesuit saying, “give me a child until he’s 7 and I will show you the man”, may be true in more ways than the Jesuits could have imagined. New research into brain development, human biology and behaviour is showing how early experience can affect our health and well-being for the rest of our lives. As Jill Eisen reports, even so-called “life-style” illnesses, like heart disease and diabetes, may have their roots in early childhood. The centuries-old Jesuit saying, “give me a child until he’s 7 and I will show you the man”, may be true in more ways than the Jesuits could have imagined. New research into brain development, human biology and behaviour is showing how early experience can affect our health and well-being for the rest of our lives. As Jill Eisen reports, even so-called “life-style” illnesses, like heart disease and diabetes, may have their roots in early childhood. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-08,24276389 Sun, 08 Mar 2009 16:00:00 -0700 no Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/24243708-The-Hurried-Infant-Part-Two In 1981 a book called The Hurried Child warned us that children were being pushed too far, too fast. David Elkind’s book became an instant classic. Today it seems the process has only intensified. There are pre-natal stimulation kits to induce fetal learning. Baby Einstein toys. There is also much discussion of how to smart-wire baby’s brain to expand cognitive powers, foster language abilities and improve sleep patterns. IDEAS producer Mary O’Connell explores this new terrain of Super Babies. In 1981 a book called The Hurried Child warned us that children were being pushed too far, too fast. David Elkind’s book became an instant classic. Today it seems the process has only intensified. There are pre-natal stimulation kits to induce fetal learning. Baby Einstein toys. There is also much discussion of how to smart-wire baby’s brain to expand cognitive powers, foster language abilities and improve sleep patterns. IDEAS producer Mary O’Connell explores this new terrain of Super Babies. In 1981 a book called The Hurried Child warned us that children were being pushed too far, too fast. David Elkind’s book became an instant classic. Today it seems the process has only intensified. There are pre-natal stimulation kits to induce fetal learning. Baby Einstein toys. There is also much discussion of how to smart-wire baby’s brain to expand cognitive powers, foster language abilities and improve sleep patterns. IDEAS producer Mary O’Connell explores this new terrain of Super Babies. tag:odeo.com,2009-03-01,24243708 Sun, 01 Mar 2009 16:00:00 -0800 no Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/24160057-The-Hurried-Infant-Part-One In 1981 a book called The Hurried Child warned us that children were being pushed too far, too fast. David Elkind’s book became an instant classic. Today it seems the process has only intensified. There are pre-natal stimulation kits to induce fetal learning. Baby Einstein toys. There is also much discussion of how to smart-wire baby’s brain to expand cognitive powers, foster language abilities and improve sleep patterns. IDEAS producer Mary O’Connell explores this new terrain of Super Babies. In 1981 a book called The Hurried Child warned us that children were being pushed too far, too fast. David Elkind’s book became an instant classic. Today it seems the process has only intensified. There are pre-natal stimulation kits to induce fetal learning. Baby Einstein toys. There is also much discussion of how to smart-wire baby’s brain to expand cognitive powers, foster language abilities and improve sleep patterns. IDEAS producer Mary O’Connell explores this new terrain of Super Babies. In 1981 a book called The Hurried Child warned us that children were being pushed too far, too fast. David Elkind’s book became an instant classic. Today it seems the process has only intensified. There are pre-natal stimulation kits to induce fetal learning. Baby Einstein toys. There is also much discussion of how to smart-wire baby’s brain to expand cognitive powers, foster language abilities and improve sleep patterns. IDEAS producer Mary O’Connell explores this new terrain of Super Babies. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-22,24160057 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 16:00:00 -0800 no Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/24109294-Wachtel-on-the-Arts A monthly IDEAS feature with CBC Radio’s celebrated arts journalist Eleanor Wachtel. Each month, she takes an in-depth look at what’s new, exciting and important in film, opera, the visual arts, theatre, dance and architecture. In this episode, Eleanor talks to international pianist and conductor Daniel Barenboim. A monthly IDEAS feature with CBC Radio’s celebrated arts journalist Eleanor Wachtel. Each month, she takes an in-depth look at what’s new, exciting and important in film, opera, the visual arts, theatre, dance and architecture. In this episode, Eleanor talks to international pianist and conductor Daniel Barenboim. A monthly IDEAS feature with CBC Radio’s celebrated arts journalist Eleanor Wachtel. Each month, she takes an in-depth look at what’s new, exciting and important in film, opera, the visual arts, theatre, dance and architecture. In this episode, Eleanor talks to international pianist and conductor Daniel Barenboim. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-15,24109294 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 16:00:00 -0800 no Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/24056033-The-Enright-Files-Voices-from-the-Israeli-Palestinian-Conflict Michael Enright, host of The Sunday Edition, talks with journalists, historians and lawyers about the underlying tensions in this decades old conflict. Michael Enright, host of The Sunday Edition, talks with journalists, historians and lawyers about the underlying tensions in this decades old conflict. Michael Enright, host of The Sunday Edition, talks with journalists, historians and lawyers about the underlying tensions in this decades old conflict. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-08,24056033 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 16:00:00 -0800 no Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/24014285-Climate-Wars-Part-Three Global warming is moving much more quickly than scientists thought it would. Even if the biggest current and prospective emitters - the United States, China and India -were to slam on the brakes today, the earth would continue to heat up for decades. At best, we may be able to slow things down and deal with the consequences, without social and political breakdown. Gwynne Dyer examines several radical short- and medium-term measures now being considered—all of them controversial. Conclusion. Global warming is moving much more quickly than scientists thought it would. Even if the biggest current and prospective emitters - the United States, China and India -were to slam on the brakes today, the earth would continue to heat up for decades. At best, we may be able to slow things down and deal with the consequences, without social and political breakdown. Gwynne Dyer examines several radical short- and medium-term measures now being considered—all of them controversial. Conclusion. Global warming is moving much more quickly than scientists thought it would. Even if the biggest current and prospective emitters - the United States, China and India -were to slam on the brakes today, the earth would continue to heat up for decades. At best, we may be able to slow things down and deal with the consequences, without social and political breakdown. Gwynne Dyer examines several radical short- and medium-term measures now being considered—all of them controversial. Conclusion. tag:odeo.com,2009-02-01,24014285 Sun, 01 Feb 2009 16:00:00 -0800 no Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/23945180-Climate-Wars-Part-Two Global warming is moving much more quickly than scientists thought it would. Even if the biggest current and prospective emitters - the United States, China and India - were to slam on the brakes today, the earth would continue to heat up for decades. At best, we may be able to slow things down and deal with the consequences, without social and political breakdown. Gwynne Dyer examines several radical short- and medium-term measures now being considered—all of them controversial. Global warming is moving much more quickly than scientists thought it would. Even if the biggest current and prospective emitters - the United States, China and India - were to slam on the brakes today, the earth would continue to heat up for decades. At best, we may be able to slow things down and deal with the consequences, without social and political breakdown. Gwynne Dyer examines several radical short- and medium-term measures now being considered—all of them controversial. Global warming is moving much more quickly than scientists thought it would. Even if the biggest current and prospective emitters - the United States, China and India - were to slam on the brakes today, the earth would continue to heat up for decades. At best, we may be able to slow things down and deal with the consequences, without social and political breakdown. Gwynne Dyer examines several radical short- and medium-term measures now being considered—all of them controversial. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-25,23945180 Sun, 25 Jan 2009 16:00:00 -0800 no Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/23900917-Climate-Wars-Part-One Global warming is moving much more quickly than scientists thought it would. Even if the biggest current and prospective emitters - the United States, China and India - were to slam on the brakes today, the earth would continue to heat up for decades. At best, we may be able to slow things down and deal with the consequences, without social and political breakdown. Gwynne Dyer examines several radical short- and medium-term measures now being considered—all of them controversial. Global warming is moving much more quickly than scientists thought it would. Even if the biggest current and prospective emitters - the United States, China and India - were to slam on the brakes today, the earth would continue to heat up for decades. At best, we may be able to slow things down and deal with the consequences, without social and political breakdown. Gwynne Dyer examines several radical short- and medium-term measures now being considered—all of them controversial. Global warming is moving much more quickly than scientists thought it would. Even if the biggest current and prospective emitters - the United States, China and India - were to slam on the brakes today, the earth would continue to heat up for decades. At best, we may be able to slow things down and deal with the consequences, without social and political breakdown. Gwynne Dyer examines several radical short- and medium-term measures now being considered—all of them controversial. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-18,23900917 Sun, 18 Jan 2009 16:00:00 -0800 no Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/23869757-Ocean-Mind-Part-Two Life on earth began in the ocean and then moved onto the land. But one precocious line of mammals returned to the sea. How has water shaped the minds, the bodies, the sensory worlds and the societies of whales? Our guide is Jeff Warren. He's spent the past 2 years thinking about whales and dolphins, visiting researchers in their labs and in their boats around North America and the Caribbean to find out what they're learning about mind, culture and society in the ocean.. Conclusion. Life on earth began in the ocean and then moved onto the land. But one precocious line of mammals returned to the sea. How has water shaped the minds, the bodies, the sensory worlds and the societies of whales? Our guide is Jeff Warren. He's spent the past 2 years thinking about whales and dolphins, visiting researchers in their labs and in their boats around North America and the Caribbean to find out what they're learning about mind, culture and society in the ocean.. Conclusion. Life on earth began in the ocean and then moved onto the land. But one precocious line of mammals returned to the sea. How has water shaped the minds, the bodies, the sensory worlds and the societies of whales? Our guide is Jeff Warren. He's spent the past 2 years thinking about whales and dolphins, visiting researchers in their labs and in their boats around North America and the Caribbean to find out what they're learning about mind, culture and society in the ocean.. Conclusion. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-11,23869757 Sun, 11 Jan 2009 16:00:00 -0800 no Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/23835709-Ocean-Mind-Part-One Life on earth began in the ocean and then moved onto the land. But one precocious line of mammals returned to the sea. How has water shaped the minds, the bodies, the sensory worlds and the societies of whales? Our guide is Jeff Warren. He's spent the past 2 years thinking about whales and dolphins, visiting researchers in their labs and in their boats around North America and the Caribbean to find out what they're learning about mind, culture and society in the ocean. Life on earth began in the ocean and then moved onto the land. But one precocious line of mammals returned to the sea. How has water shaped the minds, the bodies, the sensory worlds and the societies of whales? Our guide is Jeff Warren. He's spent the past 2 years thinking about whales and dolphins, visiting researchers in their labs and in their boats around North America and the Caribbean to find out what they're learning about mind, culture and society in the ocean. Life on earth began in the ocean and then moved onto the land. But one precocious line of mammals returned to the sea. How has water shaped the minds, the bodies, the sensory worlds and the societies of whales? Our guide is Jeff Warren. He's spent the past 2 years thinking about whales and dolphins, visiting researchers in their labs and in their boats around North America and the Caribbean to find out what they're learning about mind, culture and society in the ocean. tag:odeo.com,2009-01-04,23835709 Sun, 04 Jan 2009 16:00:00 -0800 no Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/23818958-Laughter-The-Second-Best-Medicine Dr. Robert Buckman, author of Cancer is a Word, Not a Sentence , takes his science very seriously. But in an evening recorded at the CBC’s Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto, he says that finding – and tickling – our funny bone is definitely good for our health. Dr. Robert Buckman, author of Cancer is a Word, Not a Sentence , takes his science very seriously. But in an evening recorded at the CBC’s Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto, he says that finding – and tickling – our funny bone is definitely good for our health. Dr. Robert Buckman, author of Cancer is a Word, Not a Sentence , takes his science very seriously. But in an evening recorded at the CBC’s Glenn Gould Studio in Toronto, he says that finding – and tickling – our funny bone is definitely good for our health. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-28,23818958 Sun, 28 Dec 2008 16:00:00 -0800 no Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/23790414-The-Munk-Debates “Be it resolved that if countries such as Sudan, Zimbabwe and Burma will not end their man-made humanitarian crises, the international community should.” Arguing for the resolution are the actress Mia Farrow and Gareth Evans, former Foreign Affairs Minister of Australia. Arguing against are Rick Hillier, the former Chief of the Defence Staff and John Bolton, described by The Economist as "the most controversial Ambassador ever sent by America to the UN." “Be it resolved that if countries such as Sudan, Zimbabwe and Burma will not end their man-made humanitarian crises, the international community should.” Arguing for the resolution are the actress Mia Farrow and Gareth Evans, former Foreign Affairs Minister of Australia. Arguing against are Rick Hillier, the former Chief of the Defence Staff and John Bolton, described by The Economist as "the most controversial Ambassador ever sent by America to the UN." “Be it resolved that if countries such as Sudan, Zimbabwe and Burma will not end their man-made humanitarian crises, the international community should.” Arguing for the resolution are the actress Mia Farrow and Gareth Evans, former Foreign Affairs Minister of Australia. Arguing against are Rick Hillier, the former Chief of the Defence Staff and John Bolton, described by The Economist as "the most controversial Ambassador ever sent by America to the UN." tag:odeo.com,2008-12-21,23790414 Sun, 21 Dec 2008 16:00:00 -0800 no Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/23754584-Women-Religion-and-Rights Speaking at a recent symposium sponsored by the Sheldon Chumir Foundation for Ethics and Leadership, Janice Stein, director of the Munk Centre for International Studies at the University of Toronto, takes on the topic of religious polarization in democratic societies. Any balance between individual and collective rights becomes contentious, she argues, when religion, culture and women's rights intersect. Speaking at a recent symposium sponsored by the Sheldon Chumir Foundation for Ethics and Leadership, Janice Stein, director of the Munk Centre for International Studies at the University of Toronto, takes on the topic of religious polarization in democratic societies. Any balance between individual and collective rights becomes contentious, she argues, when religion, culture and women's rights intersect. Speaking at a recent symposium sponsored by the Sheldon Chumir Foundation for Ethics and Leadership, Janice Stein, director of the Munk Centre for International Studies at the University of Toronto, takes on the topic of religious polarization in democratic societies. Any balance between individual and collective rights becomes contentious, she argues, when religion, culture and women's rights intersect. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-14,23754584 Sun, 14 Dec 2008 16:00:00 -0800 no Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights) http://odeo.com/episodes/23720124-Homo-Sapiens-Neanderthalensis-Part-Two More than 150 years after the first Neanderthal was discovered, we still can't agree on whether they were a separate species. Scientists excavate caves, chip flint to make stone tools, and use the very latest DNA sequencing techniques to try to understand them. IDEAS producer Dave Redel digs into the mysteries of the Neanderthals and discovers that knowing them is really about knowing ourselves. More than 150 years after the first Neanderthal was discovered, we still can't agree on whether they were a separate species. Scientists excavate caves, chip flint to make stone tools, and use the very latest DNA sequencing techniques to try to understand them. IDEAS producer Dave Redel digs into the mysteries of the Neanderthals and discovers that knowing them is really about knowing ourselves. More than 150 years after the first Neanderthal was discovered, we still can't agree on whether they were a separate species. Scientists excavate caves, chip flint to make stone tools, and use the very latest DNA sequencing techniques to try to understand them. IDEAS producer Dave Redel digs into the mysteries of the Neanderthals and discovers that knowing them is really about knowing ourselves. tag:odeo.com,2008-12-07,23720124 Sun, 07 Dec 2008 16:00:00 -0800 no Ideas from CBC Radio (Highlights)