Radio Laurier

WLU's Campus & Community Radio Station

Let's Talk Local

Let’s Talk Local – Ep. 7

by

In this episode, Umaymah and Khadeeja lead an opinion-based conversation on toxic masculinity in our communities. They address their opinions, thoughts, and observations on this issue, exploring topics such as the effect of toxic masculinity in the media and literature. They dig deeper into this social issue with research and statistics. The hosts then debate possible relations … [Read more...] about Let’s Talk Local – Ep. 7

Let’s Talk Local – Ep. 6

by

In the second part of their discussion on homelessness, Umaymah and Khadeeja first continue the conversation by touching on the criminalization and dehumanization of those experiencing homelessness. Then, they introduce this episode’s featured guest, Tim Philp, the Executive Director of the Rosewood House in Brantford. The show hosts ask Tim about the Rosewood House and … [Read more...] about Let’s Talk Local – Ep. 6

Let’s Talk Local – Ep. 5

by

In their first episode of this term, Khadeeja and Umaymah explore long-term care homes in our local communities. The show hosts first discuss their personal experiences in long-term care homes and their own observations of the environment. Then, they examine Canada’s relationship with long-term care facilities, especially after the COVID-19 outbreak spread across the country. … [Read more...] about Let’s Talk Local – Ep. 5

Let’s Talk Local – Ep. 4

by

In their last episode of the fall semester, Umaymah and Khadeeja discuss homelessness in our local communities. They start by talking about the prevalence of homelessness in our society, despite capitalist beliefs. They explore homelessness problems across Canada, like in Moncton, New Brunswick and Montreal, Quebec. They also examine homelessness in Ontario, like in Ottawa and … [Read more...] about Let’s Talk Local – Ep. 4

Let’s Talk Local – Police Brutality Pt. 2

by

In the second part of their discussion on police brutality, Khadeeja and Umaymah review the importance of police officers to be open-minded and confident to debate police brutality. They go over the history of the RCMP (Royal Canadian Mounted Police) and their initial goals that contribute to the systemic racism we see today in law enforcement. The hosts also compare classism … [Read more...] about Let’s Talk Local – Police Brutality Pt. 2