M.I.R - Most Interesting Stories 3: OCT 29

M.I.R - Most Interesting Stories 2: OCT 2

Welcome to M.I.R - Most Interesting Stories Oct 22.

Every week, I curate research stories from Canada and around the globe, and share them with you.

Watch out for some quirky curios in the beginning, middle and end - a poem, a book passage, and a how-to guide.

On today's show:

A poem - Geneology by Camille Rankine

Women and STEM: Economics scholar hopes to turn economic theory into real opportunity

Educators must commit now to tackle grade inflation

Exercise during pregnancy improves health, reduces complications

Youth violence lower in countries with complete ban on corporal punishment

Is It Ethical for Nutrition Scientists to Accept Industry Money?

The whole day matters for cognitive development in children

A dying breed? Marijuana detection dogs could be out of a job after legalization

How to Respond When Someone Comes Out to You

Along the way, I, your sonic sommelier for the next one hour and thirty minutes, will serve you songs to go with our platter of stories.

On the menu today, a bit of love from Colombia, amazing sounds from New Brunswick, oldskool jungle from Toronto, and Faith No More - this amongst a pot-pourri of rhythm and sound.

Robbie Williams and Kylie Minogue - Kids

Thrawsunblat - Green Man of East Canada

The Knife - Heartbeats

Pinch and Yolanda - Get Up (Jack Sparrow mix)

Raul Midon - Sunshine

Kid Lib and Dub & Wheel - Remedy

Matt Mays - Never Say Never

Anomalie - Canal

Thrawsunblat - In Mist We Walk

Overseer - Supermoves

Faith No More - Just A Man

Thank you for listening!

M.I.R - Most Interesting Stories 1: OCT 15

Welcome to M.I.R - Most Interesting Stories Oct 15.

Every week, I curate research stories from Canada and around the globe, and share them with you.

Watch out for some quirky curios in the beginning, middle and end - a poem, a book passage, and a how-to guide.

On today's show:

A poem - Brewerytown by Iain Haley Pollock

Sex-ed is crucial to the rights of children

Building Diversity in Science, One Interaction at a Time

A Man Says His DNA Test Proves He’s Black, and He’s Suing

Letters to a young poet #8 - Rainer Maria Rilke

Poor women who use midwives have healthier babies

Student wastes no time in conservation efforts

The origin of monsters: U of T library exhibit explores sources of supernatural creatures

Canada’s First “State of the Nation” Report on Children’s Physical Literacy

Along the way, I, your sonic sommelier for the next one hour and thirty minutes, will serve you songs to go with our platter of stories.

On the menu today, alt rock South Indian style, an 80s dance classic, Mongolian folk, drum and bass - this amongst a pot-pourri of rhythm and sound!

Avial - Nada Nada

Little Dragon - Constant Surprises

Anda Union - The Herdsman

A Flock of Seagulls - I Ran

Chase and Status - Music Club

Boney M - Happy Song

Boundzound - Louder

Chuck Berry - Memphis, Tennessee

Asian Dub Foundation - Culture Move

John Mayall and the Bluesbreakers - Me and My Woman