Big Thinking Podcast

Welcome to Congress in Conversation, a special series presented by the Big Thinking Podcast and The Conversation Canada, where we convene key voices at Congress 2025 to share their research and experiences within the context of our theme Reframing togetherness.

In this episode, our host Eleni Vlahiotis, writer and editor specializing in media, business, labour and Canadian politics at The Conversation Canada, is joined by Dr. Daniel...

Que ce soit en pleine campagne électorale ou entre deux scrutins, les politiciennes, politiciens et partis politiques ne quittent jamais vraiment la scène publique, qui est aujourd’hui devenue numérique. 

Ce mois-ci sur le balado Voir Grand, Thierry Giasson explore, en conversation avec Karine Morin, comment les personnalités politiques se construisent une image, captent notre attention et façonnent le débat public à travers des str...

In this episode of the Big Thinking Podcast, we dive into the complex world of wildfire research in Canada. Wildfires are becoming more frequent and intense, and understanding their causes and effects is more important than ever. What is the science behind them? What is their connection to climate change? And what role does interdisciplinarity play in wildfire research? 

Our host Karine Morin is joined by Dr. Mike Flannigan, BC Inno...

In this episode, we’re exploring the ever-growing impact of artificial intelligence on digital politics and media. From shaping political campaigns to influencing public discourse, AI is transforming the way we engage with politics.

Karine Morin is joined by Fenwick Mckelvey, Associate Professor in Information and Communication Technology Policy in the Department of Communication Studies at Concordia University, to break down the ri...

Earlier this year, the Council of Canadian Academies released its report “Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the Post-Secondary Research System.” The report examines measures that can enhance EDI, the benefits and challenges of implementing them, and their potential impacts on people and institutions.

In this episode, Dr. Wendy Rodgers, President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Prince Edward Island and Chair of the Expert P...

Bienvenue au Congrès en Conversation, une série spéciale présentée par le balado Voir Grand et la Conversation Canada, dans laquelle nous invitons les chercheur.euse.s qui participent au Congrès à partager leurs recherches et leurs expériences dans le contexte de notre reponsabilité commune envers notre société, nos systèmes et notre planète.

Pour ce dernier épisode de notre série spéciale au Congrès, notre hôte Annie Pilote, Présid...

Welcome to Congress in Conversation, a special series presented by the Big Thinking Podcast in partnership with The Conversation Canada where we convene researchers presenting at Congress 2024 to share their research and experiences within the context of shared responsibility to our society, systems, and planet. 

For our second episode, our host Nehal El-Hadi, journalist, editor, and producer at The Conversation Canada is joined by ...

Welcome to Congress in Conversation, a special series presented by the Big Thinking Podcast in partnership with The Conversation Canada where we convene researchers presenting at Congress 2024 to share their research and experiences within the context of shared responsibility to our society, systems, and planet. 

For this first episode, our host Nehal El-Hadi, journalist, editor, and producer at The Conversation Canada is joined by ...

The intersection of climate change and housing crisis in Canada forms a pressing challenge, as extreme weather events become more frequent. 

Recent wildfires and events like the Saint-John River flood not only jeopardize housing structures but also contribute to displacement and homelessness. 

For this Big Thinking Podcast episode, Gabriel Miller is joined by Julia Woodhall-Melnik, Assistant Professor at the University of New Brunswi...

The Canadian housing crisis is more than a financial challenge; it's a societal concern with deep-seated roots. 

The crisis has far-reaching consequences: escalating homes prices, limited affordable housing, and the impact of the pandemic have intensified the struggle and exacerbated social inequalities.

For this Big Thinking Podcast episode, Gabriel Miller is joined by Nemoy Lewis, Assistant Professor at the Toronto Metropolita...

Est-ce que ChatGPT, DALL-E et Midjourney vous dit quelque chose? Ces plates-formes sont quelques exemples parmi de nombreux nouveaux logiciels d'intelligence artificielle qui voient le jour actuellement.

 Durant ces dernières années, l'IA a été au centre de nombreux débats et discussions, notamment dans le monde académique. Alors que l'IA commence à faire partie de nos vies professionnelles et personnelles, il est imp...

Historically, most recessions have been described as being "he-cessions"; most jobs lost were male dominated industries, and the women led sectors shortly followed.

When the Covid-19 pandemic started, women's employment was hit especially hard by the economic slow down that followed, causing some to call it a "she-cession." But what exactly does the term mean, why did it happen, and what does it tell us abou...

In 2015, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission released its First Report which documented the experiences of more than 6,000 witnesses who survived living in residential schools as students. Eight years later, it is important to assess what progress we've made and what work remains for us to do in our journey towards Reconciliation.

For this Big Thinking Podcast episode, our host Gabriel Miller is joined by Crystal Fraser, As...

Bienvenue sur la page de notre balado Voir Grand, où l'on discute de quelques unes des questions les plus importantes de notre époque avec des chercheur.se.s de premier plan.  

Suite au renversement de l'arrêt Roe contre Wade par la Cour suprême des États-Unis l'an dernier et aux récentes interdictions de procédures d'avortement au sud de la frontière, il est légitime de se demander ce que tout cela signifie pour...

Welcome to the Big Thinking Podcast, where we talk to leading researchers about their work on some of the most important and interesting questions of our time.

Gabriel Miller, President and CEO of the Federation, is our host.

Artificial Intelligence is on the rise, and ChatGPT is one of the most prominent examples of a new technology that is changing our lives. But what do we really know about ChatGPT and how is it affecting higher e...

Welcome to the Big Thinking Podcast, where we talk to leading researchers about their work on some of the most important and interesting questions of our time.

Gabriel Miller, President and CEO of the Federation, is our host.

Digital technologies are reshaping every aspect of our society, and books are no exception. But as physical objects, books have a powerful connection to us and our culture. As our world continues changing, it’s ...

Welcome to the Big Thinking Podcast, where we talk to leading researchers about their work on some of the most important and interesting questions of our time.

Gabriel Miller, President and CEO of the Federation, is our host.

Every day we are bombarded by words and images telling us what we should find beautiful, and what we should aspire to look like. Black Canadians are subject to specific beauty ideals – but where do those expecta...