Podcast
Modes of Inquiry with Mathew Giagnorio
Hosted by Mathew Giagnorio · EN
Playing with Ideas and Considering All Points of View. The project of Modes of Inquiry is to present and explore different types of methodologies used to understand various topics, events, and current affairs. How do they function? What works best? What are interdisciplinary perspectives? And how do they help in our understanding of a single topic? We aim to answer these questions and more for you. Featuring bi-weekly guests from diverse fields and backgrounds for discussions and interviews.
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Episodes
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A Conversation with Will Kingston
Jul 7, 202400:58:51Tap to summarizeIn the season 7 finale, Mathew speaks with Will Kingston about the current state of the West and the crises it faces from internal threats that desire to 'deconstruct' and tear down the very institutions and values that created the West and have subsequently freed countless numbers of individuals - and countries - internationally. We discuss how we got here, where we might be going, and what things we need to change and retain to ensure a bright future ahead.Thanks, Will!
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Mar 3, 202400:37:44Tap to summarizeWhat is Athiestism? How is it misunderstood and misrepresented? Thomas Sheedy of atheists for Liberty and I discuss all this and more!
Transcribe →A Conversation with Hi Nguyen
Feb 25, 202400:46:11Tap to summarizeWhat is leadership? And how do diverse life and job experiences help make you a leader in your field? Hi and I discuss these questions and more!
Transcribe →A Conversation with Negar Zarassi
Feb 14, 202401:01:09Tap to summarizeWelcome to season 7. I am joined by Negar Zarassi a Swedish-Iranian professional opera singer. She is extensively trained in classical music, holding two bachelor's degrees: from the Royal College of Music in Stockholm and the Academy for Music and Drama in Gothenburg, both in Sweden. We discuss classical music, what is it? Why does it matter? And where's its place in modern society? All this and more!
Transcribe →A Conversation with Mubin Shaikh
Nov 3, 202300:54:09Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I speak with Mubin Shaikh. We discuss his journey into and out of Islamist #extremism, his work as an undercover operative in taking down the Toronto 18, and the evolution and growing influence of online extremism and radicalization. We focus on religious and political tribalism as barriers to critical thinking, interpersonal communication, and relationships, and how these issues are made worse with the viral amount of misinformation and disinformation online.Thanks, Mubin!
Transcribe →A Conversation with Khadija Khan
Oct 20, 202302:13:36Tap to summarizeI'm joined by Khadija Khan for a thought-provoking discussion on Islamism in the UK and France and compare it to Canada and Quebec, and the current Israel—Palestine conflict. All this and more on MOI!Thanks, Khadija!
Transcribe →A Conversation with Francesca Luberti
Oct 12, 202301:13:22Tap to summarizeI am joined for a conversation with Francesca Luberti. We discuss #testosterone levels, their function in men and women, their role in parenting, their impact on attractiveness, and their significance in mating practices and relationships. All this and more on MOI!Grazie, Francesca!
Transcribe →A Conversation with Terry Glavin
Oct 6, 202301:32:48Tap to summarizeSeason 6 Episode 1 welcomes back fellow Canadian Terry Glavin, writer and journalist. We examine the history, culture, society, and politics of British Columbia and Québec and their distinction between how they fit or do not fit into the larger Canadian framework. We also discuss current and ongoing issues in Canada and Canadian politics, the importing of American issues and perspectives, and how Canada is something worth understanding and defending.
Transcribe →A Conversation with Brian Peckford
Jul 21, 202300:46:04Tap to summarizeThis week I speak with Brian Peckford. We discuss the Canadian Constitution, his contribution to it, and why Canadians are under-informed about and take little to no pride in it. We emphasize the importance of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the particular structure of a constitution with respect to the country and the people that create it. We also talk about the importance of understanding the specific nature of Canadian Federalism. All this and more!Thanks, Brian!
Transcribe →A Conversation with Phil Gurski
Jul 6, 202300:49:24Tap to summarizeSeason 5 resumes with returning guest Phil Gurski. We discuss ongoing issues and debates around the repatriation of foreign fighters who left their countries to join ISIS, the laws broken and crimes committed, and the gender question: were women only victims? Or willing participants as well? And touch on the very serious matter of what is to happen with Camp Al-Hawl. Thanks, Phil!
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