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If you are interested in water rights and access to fresh water in Canada and abroad than this week’s episode of 'Right of Reply' is right for you. Tonight we are speaking with Professor Eleanor MacDonald who is an Associate Professor in the Political Studies Department here at Queen’s University. Dr. MacDonald will be giving us some insight into the privatization vs. government regulation debate...

In the final episode of our fourth season, we explore the substance and mechanics of the ongoing U.S. Presidential election. First, we speak with David Rothschild, an economist with a Ph. D. in applied economics from the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. He currently works for Microsoft Research in New York City studying social media data, polling, and markets and is a...

In this episode, Reply of Reply examines sexual violence and sexual assault policy on university campuses. Inspired by the documentary "The Hunting Ground", the Right of Reply team examines the current social climate that facilitates sexual violence and impunity for perpetrators throughout Canadian and American campuses. To help us in our discussion of Queen's University's response to sexual assau...

In this episode, Right of Reply examines the rights and freedoms - or lack thereof - of the LGBTQ community around the world. We speak with John Ibbitson of The Globe and Mail to discuss his article on Everett Klippert, a Canadian man was deemed a dangerous sex offender simply for being gay, and given what amounted to a life sentence in the 1960s. We then speak with Evelyna Ekoko-Kay from Queen's...

In the first episode of the new year, the Right of Reply team explores climate change in the context of the Climate Summit in Paris in December. Drawing from our interviews with singer and documentary film maker Luke Wallace, and Right of Reply's creator, Brenna Owen, who participated in the youth delegation in Paris, we look at the importance of youth engagement in environmental initiatives, and...

This week, Right of Reply examines the state of security and surveillance in contemporary society, specifically in the context of the recent attacks in Paris. First, we interview Kent Roach, one of Canada's top lawyers with respect to national security and Bill C-51, Canada's anti-terror bill. Mr. Roach provides insight into both the social and political motivations for the bill and its potential...

Season 4 episode 2 of 'Right of Reply’ takes a look at the upcoming Canadian federal election. First we Speak to Deborah Coyne, former Liberal leadership candidate and current Green party policy advisor. Next, we speak to Queens University’s political science professor, Elizabeth Goodyear-Grant, who provides us with a scholarly perspective on the election, focusing specifically on gender and the C...

Featuring interviews with award winning investigative journalist, Attlia Mong, and Queen's graduate student, Alexander Marar, this episode explores the roles of financial institutions, the justice system, and more, in issues surrounding corruption and white-collar crime. Happy listening!

This episode originally aired on Wednesday, April 2, 2014. We asked Queen's students "Are you a Feminist?" and discovered some interesting answers and perceptions about feminism on campus and on a broader societal level. The episode features interviews with Maureen McTeer, Canadian lawyer, public figure and the first wife of a Prime Minister (Joe Clark) to keep her maiden name. The second intervie...

This episode originally aired on Wednesday, January 23, 2013. We spoke to Dr. Peter Campbell of the Queen's History Department about the obstacles Aboriginal peoples in Canada have faced throughout Canada's history, including the treaty-making process and institutionalized discrimination. We also spoke about current issues like political representation and participation and self-government. Next,...