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On today's episode of the Charlatan Live, we tackle one of the most controversial topics in universities across the globe -- Artificial Intelligence and its future in academia. To get a full picture of the issue, Justin Escoto sat down with Professor Stuart Murray. He currently teaches ENGL 2900: AI & U, an English class about our identity in the age of Artificial Intelligence. In the cour...

CUSA presidential election season is here! In this episode of the Charlatan Live podcast, Charlatan News editors and CUSA debate moderators, Michael McBean and Maia Tustonic, join us live in the studio to tell us all about this year's candidates. If you’re still torn for who you should vote for, this episode will give you some answers! Ballots go out tomorrow on Feb 3. and close on Feb. 5. You...

Sports! This episode of the Charlatan Live podcast is all about the world of sports - here in our backyard and around the world at large! Jake Steele does a Carleton sports roundup, Keaton Mills discusses the FIFA World Cup draw, and Zoe Pierce and Justin Ball are on the pod to discuss how to pick a sports team to root for! You don’t want to miss it! Do you have story tips or want to get involved?...

Are your 8:30 classes lowering your CGPA? In this month’s episode of The Charlatan Live, Justin and Yanjano investigate the science behind the dreaded 8 am class. Speaking with students and tutors, they'll explore common thoughts on early morning classes, their impact on academic performance, and why getting out of bed can feel impossible for some students.   This episode features discussions...

Did you know that back in the 80s, popular bands like The Ramones, Soundgarden and TOOL played here at Carleton? On this month's episode of The Charlatan Live, join Justin and Yanjano as they dive deep into the history of Carleton's forgotten music venue — Porter Hall. Do you have story tips or want to get involved? Get in touch with us at ⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠podcast.charlatanlive@gmail.com⁠⁠ The Charla...

Charlatan Live is Carleton University students’ go-to place for news and entertainment! Charlatan Live is produced by ⁠ The Charlatan ⁠ , Carleton’s independent student newspaper since 1945. Meet your new hosts, Justin Escoto and Yanjano Banda . They’ll be with you throughout the academic year, keeping you up to date on everything that impacts you as a Carleton student. Stay tuned for upcoming epi...

Have you ever wondered why some CUSA referendums have a great voter turnout and pass with flying colours, while others flop? In this episode, Justin Ball spoke with Carleton Postdoctoral Fellow Michael Wigginton and CUSA's Samuel Easby to find out why. CUSA’s most recent referendum failed. It was proposing an increase to student levy fees. Cassandra Bellefeuille, one of the Charlatan’s news ed...

Happy swap week! Before the reading week break, the Charlatan staff decided to swap sections for a week to gain an apperciation for the work that goes into each section. While Justin was shooting airballs in the sports section, Aby worked around the clock at the news desk. Meanwhile, Charlatan Live was commandeered by culture and community editor Sadeen Mohsen and sports editor David Cummings. You...

Monday Feb. 24, 2025 marked three years since Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine.  Justin Ball and Abyssinia Abebe connect you directly with advocates and students who were on the ground rallying support for Ukrainian frontliners, children, ahead of the three year mark of the war.  The Charlatan Live attended a rally at Parliament Hill and a fundraiser at Carleton to speak with Ukr...

In an age where social media has stopped being social, a group of Carleton students are hoping to change the norm with a new app called Third Space.  Cedric Osagie, a graduate business student at Carleton who came up with the idea, joined us in the studio to discuss the concept behind Third Space and what it means for students hoping to create deeper social interactions in their daily lives. Osagi...

On this special episode of The Charlatan Live, Charlatan contributor Dan Fraser is joined by CUSA presidential candidates Nagam Abuihmaid, Chas Nuhn and Sean Joe-Ezigbo. Which one of these candidates will be the next CUSA president? Tune in to learn about each candidate's campaign policies and important information about the election. Nagam Abuihmaid: (1:00) Chas Nuhn: (10:59) Sean Joe-Ezigbo:...

WARNING: Although explicit details won't be discussed, this episode is about an investigation that covers sexual harassment and sexual violence. In this episode, Aby and Justin are joined by features editor Kyra "Ky" Vellinga to discuss how the Charlatan does investigative journalism as a student-run newspaper. In the fall of 2024, Ky published a two-part investigation into sexual mi...

On the morning of January 6, the long-awaited and freshly renovated O-Train Line 2 opens after over four years of construction. The new line includes 19 kilometres of new track and 13 upgraded stations, including a stop at Carleton. What do students think about the new train? How will it change commutes for students? Join Jack Klinck in the studio and at the scene for everything you need to know....

Happy Holidays to everyone tuning in! In this festive episode, Aby and Justin break from their usual antics to bring you a festive episode all about family, tradition, and eggnog. The Charlatan Live would like to thank everyone who listened this year and give a shoutout to all the wonderful guests who made each episode special. See you in 2025! Hungry for more Charlatan? Read more on the ⁠⁠⁠⁠Charl...

Dear Haven, we will miss you. In this heartfelt farewell episode of  Charlatan Live , we dive into the unexpected closure of Haven, a beloved CUSA-owned cafe about 1km from Carleton University. After 17 years of serving students and locals alike, Haven is closing its doors due to a CUSA financial deficit, leaving many feeling a sense of loss. The announcement comes shortly after the launch of Have...

After an accidental hiatus, your favourite podcast is back! In this episode, Aby and Justin are joined by Carleton student Aidan Kallioinen, the student voice of Ottawa's newly formed nightlife council. This council is made up of Ottawa nightlife legends, including DJs, Drag Performers and the owners of Ottawa's biggest clubs — kind of like The Avengers. This super-team was put together to assist...

In this episode, Justin and Abyssinia dive further into the top breaking news stories since September 2024. They are joined by the writers who broke these stories, providing your ears with exclusive scoops not included in the initial articles. Why did the quad close? Why did both RRRA vice-presidents resign? What does the CUSA president's leave of absence and VP student life's resignation mean for...

In the inaugural 2024/2025 Charlatan Live episode, Justin and Abyssinia bring you three hot topics fresh out of the oven. Join us for an update on the age-old transit issues, a special look at this year's Panda Game and a Charlatan review of the brand-new dining hall... Hungry for more Charlatan? Read more about all the topics we discussed and more on the Charlatan website or visit us on Instagram...

In this special trailer for a brand new year of Charlatan Live, get to know co-hosts Justin Ball and Abyssinia Abebe. Stay tuned for fresh episodes coming soon!

In this episode, host Jonah Grignon takes a deep-dive into the culture of witchcraft in Ottawa by speaking to a teacher of witchcraft, a purveyor of witchy goods and a tarot-reader. This episode featured files from Catriona Koenig, Rey Duff and Jenna Legge.   Read more of the Charlatan’s coverage on witchcraft  here  or  here .   This episode featured the music “Ghost Waltz” by SoulProdMusic.   Th...

On this special episode of The Charlatan Live, Charlatan News Editor Audrey Gunn and volunteer writer Yalda Sarwar join hosts Jonah & Isabelle to give details on this year's CUSA election, including candidate platforms and ballot referendums. Audrey Gunn and Yalda Sarwar moderated last week's CUSA presidential debate alongside CKCU FM's Riley Murphy. The Charlatan Live is recorded...

The Charlatan Live is Carleton’s news and documentary podcast, hosted by Isabelle Alexandre and Jonah Grignon.   This episode explores the future of Artificial Intelligence in academics. We hear from experts and students about the risks, benefits and possible regulations of programs like ChatGPT within a university setting like Carleton.   Read more of the Charlatan’s coverage of Artificial Intell...

We're back! The Charlatan is Carleton's news podcast. For questions, comments, or to volunteer, we can be reached at  host.charlatan@gmail.com . Learn more about the Carleton Afghan Students Association on  ⁠Instagram⁠ . This episode contained original reporting from hosts Jonah Grignon and Isabelle Alexandre. The Charlatan Live is recorded in Ottawa, on the traditional unceded territory o...

The Charlatan Live is Carleton’s weekly news podcast, covering Carleton, Ottawa, municipal politics, transit, sports, CUSA and anything affecting Carleton students, hosted by Isabelle Alexandre and Jonah Grignon.   This week, as campus returns to life, we look closer at Ravens sports, club life and a possible update to the O-train expansion.   Read Myles Bodie’s article  here , check out Charlatan...

The Charlatan Live is the Charlatan's weekly podcast, covering news about Carleton, Ottawa, municipal politics, transit, sports, CUSA and anything that will affect Carleton students. Introducing your new hosts, Isabelle Alexandre and Jonah Grignon. We will be taking you through this academic year and keeping you up to date on everything that impacts you as a Carleton student. Stay tuned for up...