This Week: We take a look at the coronavirus numbers, are deaths being over-reported? Then, some want more regulation in Ontario’s long-term care homes, but the industry is already heavily regulated. Plus, America approves a new suicide prevention hotline, but one major aspect was overlooked.
Tag:Healthcare
EP 151 – Healthcare, Climate Change, and Landlords
This Week: Could private healthcare be coning to British Columbia? Then, Calgary looks at privatizing some city services, will this save money? Plus, Italy has an alternative option to those paper straws.
EP 150 – Don Cherry, Climate Change, and Medical Malpractice
This Week: Don Cherry has been fired for controversial remarks, but was the firing warranted? Then, 11,000 scientists have signed a declaration claiming a climate emergency, but how carefully was the list vetted? Plus, medical malpractice is on the rise in Canada, didn’t we hear this same story 5 years ago?
EP 149 – Vaping, Guns, and Technology
This Week: The NDP say that universal pharmacare will be their first order of business, will the new minority government fall over this? Then, we have the answer to why a civilian needs an AR-15 rifle. Plus, If you’re going to San Francisco… just don’t.
EP 144 – The Blackface Scandal, Guns, and Healthcare
This Week: The Blackface scandal has rocked Canadian politics, should Justin Trudeau resign? Then, stricter gun laws are being proposed, aren’t our laws strict enough already? Plus, it’s been a week of promises on the campaign trail, we’ll recap.
EP 141 – Election Debates, Pharmaceuticals, and Endangered Species
This Week: Maxime Bernier has been excluded from the election debates; we’ll expose the ultimate double standard. Then, the Trump administration makes changes to the endangered species act, but how many species have actually been saved? Plus, why are drugs so expensive?
EP 138 – Cannabis, E-Cigarettes, and The First Democrat Debate
This Week: Canadians are wary of politicians and their intentions; are you really surprised? Then, the federal government wants to make things more affordable for first time homebuyers; can they do it? Plus, the 2020 presidential race officially heats up; we’ll analyse the first debate.
EP 136 – Single-Use Plastics, Payday Loans, and Dogs
This Week: Canada is moving forward with a plan to ban single use plastics; will this have a big impact globally? Then, Walmart’s CEO advocates for a higher mandated minimum wage, what’s the REAL reason for the support? And in New York City, dog owners find a hilarious loophole for a new government law.
EP 134 – Government ‘Cuts’, Airplanes, and Trump Derangement Syndrome
This Week: The federal government will create a list of “approved” media outlets, will this lead to self-censorship? Then, the abortion debate is back in the news, why “my body, my choice” is not a good argument. Plus, how much are you paying for the PM’s lavish food lifestyle?
EP 113 – Marijuana, Hate Speech, and Inequality
This Week: Cannabis is legal in Canada, and the word hasn’t ended. Then, Statistics Canada wants your private banking data, why is the prime minister defending this action? Plus, What the term ‘Revenue Neutral’ really means?