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