Modes of Inquiry with Mathew Giagnorio

In the season 7 finale, Mathew speaks with Will Kingston about the current state of the West and the crises it faces from internal threats that desire to 'deconstruct' and tear down the very institutions and values that created the West and have subsequently freed countless numbers of individuals - and countries - internationally. We discuss how we got here, where we might be going, and...

What is Athiestism? How is it misunderstood and misrepresented? Thomas Sheedy of atheists for Liberty and I discuss all this and more!

What is leadership? And how do diverse life and job experiences help make you a leader in your field? Hi and I discuss these questions and more! 

Welcome to season 7. I am joined by Negar Zarassi a Swedish-Iranian professional opera singer. She is extensively trained in classical music, holding two bachelor's degrees: from the Royal College of Music in Stockholm and the Academy for Music and Drama in Gothenburg, both in Sweden. We discuss classical music, what is it? Why does it matter? And where's its place in modern society? All...

In this episode, I speak with Mubin Shaikh. We discuss his journey into and out of Islamist #extremism, his work as an undercover operative in taking down the Toronto 18, and the evolution and growing influence of online extremism and radicalization. We focus on religious and political tribalism as barriers to critical thinking, interpersonal communication, and relationships, and how these issues...

I'm joined by Khadija Khan for a thought-provoking discussion on Islamism in the UK and France and compare it to Canada and Quebec, and the current Israel—Palestine conflict. All this and more on MOI! Thanks, Khadija!

I am joined for a conversation with Francesca Luberti. We discuss #testosterone levels, their function in men and women, their role in parenting, their impact on attractiveness, and their significance in mating practices and relationships. All this and more on MOI! Grazie, Francesca!

Season 6 Episode 1 welcomes back fellow Canadian Terry Glavin, writer and journalist. We examine the history, culture, society, and politics of British Columbia and Québec and their distinction between how they fit or do not fit into the larger Canadian framework. We also discuss current and ongoing issues in Canada and Canadian politics, the importing of American issues and perspectives, and how...

This week I speak with Brian Peckford. We discuss the Canadian Constitution, his contribution to it, and why Canadians are under-informed about and take little to no pride in it. We emphasize the importance of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the particular structure of a constitution with respect to the country and the people that create it. We also talk about the importance of understandin...

Season 5 resumes with returning guest Phil Gurski. We discuss ongoing issues and debates around the repatriation of foreign fighters who left their countries to join ISIS, the laws broken and crimes committed, and the gender question: were women only victims? Or willing participants as well? And touch on the very serious matter of what is to happen with Camp Al-Hawl.   Thanks, Phil!

This week welcomes Nathan Romas, host of the podcast The Quiet Professional. We discuss the largely standardized approach to policing in Canada in contrast to the US, the conflicts officers face, changes in policing over the decades, and how off-duty doesn't automatically imply leaving on-duty experiences behind. All this and more on MOI !   Thanks, Nathan!

This week welcomes Matt Johnson to the podcast. We discuss his book How Hitchens Can Save The Left: Rediscovering Fearless Liberalism in the Age of Counter-Enlightenment, the noise and nonsense of the political left and right today, the universal values and writing style of Christopher Hitchens, and the importance of knowing friends from foes in context, and much more on MOI!    Thanks, Matt!

This week welcomes William Costello to the podcast. We discuss the world of modern dating, wants and expectations, the growing educational disparities between men and women, dating apps, the skill of flirting, traditional masculinity vs modern masculinity, modern independent women and new needs,  the importance of communication, the difference of communication between men and women, and ability of...

In the season 5 opener, I speak with Iman. We discuss spirituality, authenticity, deep connections, her journey away from radical Islam and towards spirituality, and her work on healing, understanding, and trauma. We also discuss the importance of negating hate and embracing love and peace. All this and more on MOI!   Thanks, Iman!   

This week welcomes Terry Glavin. We discuss the current state of the Liberal Party of Canada, the illiberal policies and politics of Justin Trudeau, how and why the Left has become incoherent, eerie similarities between Trump and Trudeau, and the media frenzy and political opportunity that got it wrong regarding the coverage of supposed mass graves of residential school children that were never fo...

This week welcomes Elisa Nardi. We discuss the wines and wine estates of Tuscany, Italy, the typical grapes of the region, and the styles and methods found there. The value and gems of local family-owned and operated wineries, ideal pairings of food and ambiance, and wine tour musts when in Tuscany. All this and more on MOI!  

This week welcomes Rana Ahmad to the podcast. She talks about her life in Saudi Arabia and her intellectual journey of thoughts, questions, and curiosities that lead her away from Islam and to atheism. She also describes her escape from Saudi Arabia and her daring journey to Germany. We discuss her love of science and philosophy and her passion and activism for women's rights globally. All th...

This week welcomes Lawrence Krauss to the podcast. We discuss the importance of science in education, the skill of good science communication and its role, why the knowledge of astrological signs appears more common than a basic knowledge of science, the purpose of common sense, and the relationship between public policy and science. All this and more on MOI! Thanks, Lawrence! 

This week welcomes Hugo Mercier to the podcast. We discuss his work and research with a particular focus on his book Not Born Yesterday in which he argues with data that we are not as gullible as we may believe but rather we are very good a using reason and decision-making. We discuss real-world issues such as politics, society, individuals and groups, and learning, and the application of his rese...

The season 3 finale welcomes Dr. Erec Smith, an associate professor of rhetoric at York College of Pennsylvania to the podcast. We discuss the new discourse of Anti-Racism and its negative effects on education and course materials, the importance of individualism and why it tends to be feared, erroneous and limited narratives of Black communities in America and the individuals they comprise, Socia...

This week on the podcast I'm joined by Tina Christensen, a Danish model, and actress. We discuss ageism in the film and modeling industries, how she came to embrace and love her silver hair, her approach to health and beauty, and how a positive mindset in life is essential like a little black dress in your wardrobe. All this and more on MOI.   Thanks, Tina!

This week welcomes Gregory Johnsen to the podcast. We discuss the intricacies of the ongoing Saudi Arabia-Yemen conflict, the U.S. Government element, Gregory's research, the civilian casualties, the lack of news coverage, and pondering about what should happen and what may happen next. All this and more! Thanks, Gregory!

This week welcomes Nicolò Scremin, founder and CEO of SecuritHub and founder of NextGen50. We discuss youth involvement and engagement in issues about security/national security/counterterrorism, what new perspectives youth bring to the issues in these areas, how to get youth more involved with and interested in pursuing a career in security, Nicolò current projects and research, and more!   Grazi...

This week welcomes Dr. Marilyn Simon, a Shakspeare scholar, university instructor, and writer to the podcast. We discuss beauty what is it? And why it's important, the vital energies of femininity and masculinity, the value of romance and poetry, sensuality as essential to our individuality,  sex and trust and love and risk, and more!    Thanks, Marilyn!