The Agenda in the Summer - Season 3 / Year 2016
Season 3 / Year 2016
Episodes
Getting Into Drag
Struggling to Say I Love You
Filmmaker Trey Anthony discusses her film, ,How Black Mothers Say I Love You.,
A Daughter's Lesson, A Father's Life
Chuck Ealey, a former CFL player, and his daughter, author Jael Ealey Richardson, discuss how race contributed to their complex relationship.
The Motorcyclist
George Elliott Clarke discusses his father's life as a black man in 1959 Halifax, the topic of his latest book.
What's in a Name?
Culture and personal meaning influence names, but how? Author Duana Taha discusses her book, "The Name Therapist."
Observations from a Blue-Eyed Ojibway
Author and playwright Drew Hayden Taylor tells stories from his latest collection, "The Best of Funny, You Don't Look Like One."
More Observations from a Blue-Eyed Ojibway
Drew Hayden Taylor continues his conversation on The Agenda in the Summer with his approach to comedy and his interest in indigenous erotica.
Brown Like Me
Author Kamal Al-Solaylee discusses his new book, outlining the historical, political and social repercussions of having brown skin.
Being Brown Around the World
Author Kamal Al-Solaylee discusses race, ethnicity and identity and what it means to be brown-skinned in Canada.
Pour Me Another Pint, Please
Historian Matthew Bellamy gives a brief history of beer as the drink of choice in Canada.
Reducing Your Food Waste
Food waste is rampant in Canada. The Agenda in the Summer learns five ways to cut down on wasting food at home.
The Power of Grit
The Agenda in the Summer discusses the ingredients to success: perseverance and passion.
Black Ice: African-Canadians and Hockey
Filmmaker Kwame Mason on the experiences of Canada's black hockey players.
The Legend of Zippy Chippy
Humour writer William Thomas discusses his book,"The Legend of Zippy Chippy: Life Lessons from Horse Racing's Most Loveable Loser."
Born to Walk
Author Dan Rubinstein discusses walking as a transformative pursuit that improves health and creativity.
Dancing to Hotline Bling
What gives songs that are so different the same dance rhythms? Psychologist Laurel Trainor discusses the neuroscience of music and dance.
Race, Punk, and Rock & Roll
The Agenda in the Summer discusses diversity, or lack thereof, in today's Canadian music scene.
The Science of Tone Deafness
Why is one person tone deaf while another has the ability to sing in perfect pitch? Author Tim Falconer and professor of psychology Frank Russo discuss this phenomenon.
What Your Playlist Says About You
The Power of Music
Music can help develop and heal the brain. Neuroscientist Laurel Trainor explains how.
The Cost of Food Waste
Tammara Soma joins The Agenda in the Summer to discuss the stability of Canada's food system.
Combating Domestic Violence
Experts discuss how to address domestic violence.
The Plight of Graduates with Disabilities
The Agenda in the Summer discusses barriers to success for graduates with disabilities.
Institutional Child Abuse and Torture
Roch Longueépée joins The Agenda in the Summer to share his experience of abuse and his fight for justice for survivors of institutional child abuse and torture.
A Cultural Sleeping Giant
Museums and other cultural centres can influence the growth of cities. Cultural expert Gail Lord explains how.
The Art of Memoir Writing
Writing a memoir takes skill and courage. The Agenda in the Summer finds out what goes into writing a compelling personal story.
A Survivor's Story
Author Carmen Aguirre discusses her life as a Chilean refugee, an abuse survivor and an actress, the topic of her recent book.
In Love with an Inmate
Writer Diane Schoemperlen discusses her memoir, "This is Not My Life," about her six-year relationship with a prison inmate.
Precious Cargo
Craig Davidson discusses his memoir, "Precious Cargo," about his year as a school bus driver for special needs children.
Life of a Revolutionary Girl
Writer Sonja Larsen talks to Nam Kiwanuka about her unconventional upbringing and how it has shaped her.
Seniors on the Road
More senior drivers means a greater concern for road safety. The Agenda discusses how to keep seniors and the public safe.
Lessons from Climbing Kilimanjaro
Motivational speaker Nina Spencer tells Nam Kiwanuka the 10 ways her Mount Kilamanjaro climb inspired her to greater success.
The Reality of Retirement
Author Lyndsay Green discusses her conversations about the pros and cons of retirement with people on its cusp.
Preparing for the End
Health care specialist Yvonne Heath discusses how to broach the subject of end-of-life plans with dying loved ones.
Bringing Out the Dead
The use of human remains in art is a little-known practice. Researcher Myriam Nafte talks to Nam Kiwanuka about her study of skeletons and bones.
Reclaiming Indigenous Languages
Six Nations Polytechnic will offer a degree in indigenous languages. President Rebecca Jamieson discusses the importance of this area of study.
Digitizing Indigenous Languages
The Agenda in the Summer looks at the importance of revitalizing aboriginal languages.
Speaking Emoji
Do emojis make up a new language, or is their use a passing fad? The Agenda in the Summer looks into the effectiveness of smiley faces and other symbols.
Interviewing the World's Greatest Writers
Eleanor Wachtel has been interviewing authors for 25 years. She talks to Nam Kiwanuka about some of her most memorable conversations.
Shakespeare: 400 Years
A Shakespeare scholar talks about why the playwright is still a compelling figure and how his work continues to be relevant 400 years after his death.
Who Is the Historian?
History professor Nigel Raab discusses the significance and relevance of historians.
The Historian in 2016
A history professor discusses the changing role of historians in the Internet age.
Future of the PhD in Humanities
The Agenda in the Summer discusses whether a PhD is as valuable now as it once was.
Why the Humanities Matter
The Agenda in the Summer looks at the past, present and future of a humanities degree.
Hamilton's Forgotten Epidemics
An anthropology professor provides a historical look at diseases that ravaged 19th-century Hamilton.
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