Unlearn16: Class is in Session
A teacher with a sarcastic wit who’s passion for debate and discussion spans the political, social and pop culture spectrums. PS - a solid metaphor can solve all life’s problems
Episodes
186 episodes
The One Where We Got Married
The full story of Ana and I getting married...buckle up, it is a long story...we will start at the very beginning.People Responsible for this incredible eventCatherine McLaughin - Activation's manager and event coordinator ...
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Season 5
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Episode 3
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1:20:50
The One Where Mr. Global and I Take Venezuela
In this episode, Mr. Global and I do a deep dive into Venezuela's colonial past, the incursion of the US into their oil market and the volatile state we are finding ourselves today.Any guesses on what the US does next?
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Season 5
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Episode 2
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50:09
The One Where Marit Uses the 'C' Word
Marit Stiles (Leader of the provincial NDP) and I sit down to discuss how she got kicked out of parliament for telling the truth...and she isn't stopping anytime soon.
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Season 5
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Episode 1
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33:57
The One Where I'm Orange...That's Not What This Book Is About
In this episode, I take you back to the swing sets of 1978 and jump off into the complex world of race, ethnicity, sex, and identity. The full story will be found in my NEW book 'That's Not What This Book Is About' - available July 1, 202...
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Season 4
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Episode 33
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34:35
The One Where We Find Out What Happens at Metro Next....That's Not What This Book Is About
In this episode, I take a walk through Metro Prep Academy to see what we have accomplished over the year and what amazing things are in our future. The full story will be found in my NEW book 'That's Not What This Book Is About' - availab...
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Season 4
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Episode 32
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21:01
The One Where The Tide is Out...That's Not What This Book Is About
In this episode, I almost get swept out to sea when the tide goes out. The full story will be found in my NEW book 'That's Not What This Book Is About' - available July 1, 2025. Fear and overcoming it are perhaps the two most import...
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Season 4
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Episode 31
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32:07
The One Where I Got 'Dress Coded'...That's Not What This Book Is About
In this episode, a student sat me down and forced me to unlearn. The full story will be found in my NEW book 'That's Not What This Book Is About' - available July 1, 2025. One student sat me down with one vital question and it chang...
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Season 4
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Episode 30
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35:40
The One Where I Lose Bert and Ernie...That's Not What This Book Is About
In this episode, I step into daycare and decide that Bert and Ernie overalls are ssoooo last year. The full story will be found in my NEW book 'That's Not What This Book Is About' - available July 1, 2025. What we wear is an express...
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Season 4
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Episode 29
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35:15
The One Where I Was 'Nursed into Health'...That's Not What This Book Is About
In this episode, I take into the hallways of Wellesley Hospital where I would take my first steps while my mom taught me what it was to be a superhero. The full story will be found in my NEW book 'That's Not What This Book Is About' - ava...
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Season 4
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Episode 28
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54:00
The One 'You think I wasn't going to love you anymore'...That's Not What This Book Is About'
In this episode, I jump into all my favourite memories of my Grandma Ruby - a woman who is the best source of my humour. The full story will be found in my NEW book 'That's Not What This Book Is About' - available July 1, 2025. This...
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Season 4
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Episode 27
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33:13
The One Where My Life Change Because of a Post It...That's Not What This Book Is About
In this episode, I will sit down with a high school volleyball teammate, Saley, and we will talk about how a post =-it changed my life. The full story will be found in my NEW book 'That's Not What This Book Is About' - available July 1, 2...
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Season 4
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Episode 26
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46:49
The One Where I Stitch 'Girl'...That's Not What This Book Is About
In this episode, we jump into the baseball game that changed my life found in my NEW book 'That's Not What This Book Is About' - available July 1, 2025. I sit down with you in my car, hotdog from Harvey's, to discuss what it has been like...
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Season 4
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Episode 25
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31:49
The One Where I Draw an Oval...That's Not What This Book Is About
In this episode, we dive into the behind the words of my NEW book 'That's Not What This Book is About' - available July 1, 2025. My Uncle Ray and I sit down to have a conversation about the chapter 'Draw an Oval' - where we discuss art, t...
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Season 4
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Episode 24
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1:07:34
The One Where Gremlins Beat Perimenopause
In this episode, Kate Grosvenor and I sit down and talk about the crazy world of perimenopause and menopause. What is it? How do we mitigate the impacts? Why is NO ONE talking about it? And why aren't doctors educated on...
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Season 4
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Episode 23
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1:04:36
The One Where Fancy Takes My Book Cover Shot
In this episode, I sit down with Elaine Fancy, photographer and philosopher, and discuss life, meaning and the truth behind the camera. You aren't going to want to miss this conversation. Just WAIT until you see the cover of my book...
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Season 4
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Episode 22
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1:10:47
The One Where Arlene Dickinson Gives The Lesson
In this episode, Arlene and I sit down and discuss Canada and the US, the Chinese stance in the new world order and her favourite movie.Get your popcorn out
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Season 4
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Episode 21
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58:54
The One Where My Grade 8 Class Questions Jagmeet Singh
In this episode, I sit down with Jagmeet Singh, leader of the Federal NDP Party of Canada, and ask him some hard driving political questions - all coming from my Grade 8 class. I personally loved how he handled the Messi question....
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Season 4
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Episode 20
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16:37
The One Where Get Shameless And Vote
In this episode, I speak with 'Shameless Elle' - a tiktok star who made an impact with lip syncs but has repurposed her fame to focus on becoming politically education AND helping others do the same.@shamelesselle Want to t...
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Season 4
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Episode 19
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1:07:39
The One Where I Make Democracy Behind The Scenes
In this episode, I sit down a give a politics lesson directly out of my notebook - the indicators and limitations of democracy. Maybe if we start here we will be able to have conversations that lead us down better roads than we are curren...
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Season 4
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Episode 18
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41:52
The One Where We Call Their Bluff
In this episode, Leigh McGowan (I am Politics Girl), sit down and deconstruct the current US political and constitutional crisis. It just figures it would take two Canadian women to fix this situation...you should have called us earlier.&...
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Season 4
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Episode 17
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1:12:37
The One Where I Go To See The Wizard
In this episode, I reflect on where the US is politically, economically, and socially - this isn't a new 'yellow brick road', this is just further on down the line towards the wizard. PS - there is a reason the road is paved with gold.
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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30:22
The One Where I Let It Rain with Amanda Marshall
In this episode, I have the incredible privilege and, let's be honest, horse shoe carrying buckets of luck, to sit down with the Canadian artist - Amanda Marshall. We talk about music, the business, politics and how she will dedic...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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50:56
The One Where I Enter The Dragon's Den with Arlene Dickenson
In this episode, I have the honour of sitting down with Arlene Dickenson, where we discuss being a women, being an entrepreneur, and being single. How much power can one woman wield? You are about to find out.Check out 'Arlen...
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51:56
The One Where Charisma Carpenter and I Save The World
In this episode, I have the absolute privilege to sit down with none other than Cordelia Chase!!! We get down to our 'childhood trauma', the uselessness of 'tact' and how sometimes 'we get the pieces'.If you understand all of thos...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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1:52:47
The One Where I Try To Break Into The Legislature With Marit Stiles
In this episode, Marit Stiles (Leader of Ontario's NDP) and I take a tour of Queen's Park, discuss foundational ideas for Ontario, talk about federal politics, debate changes that need to be made, try to break into the chamber floor and discove...
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Season 4
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Episode 13
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33:00