The Walrus Magazine
Voices of The Walrus
Let us take you into the pages of the Walrus as a chorus of vibrant voices bring to life essays, fiction, poetry, illustrations and photography from some of Canada’s best writers and artists.
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Episodes
I'm not here to make friends, Eh. Big Brother Canada turns backstabbing into art. 26.03.2023 14:20
Big Brother puts human behaviour under a microscope: how we lie, cheat and steal for selfish ends and how sometimes we harm each other in ways we're not aware of About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision i...
Zellers is back. Is nostalgia to blame? 26.03.2023 21:22
Companies have tapped into a longing for the past as a powerful marketing tool. Are Canadians buying in? About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with dis...
What UFO fears tell us about trust in government 19.03.2023 27:30
The horrors of the World Wars shook public confidence in technical expertise and the state's ability to ensure the safety of its citizens About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and suppo...
Many Canadians will never own a home. Does it matter? 19.03.2023 18:54
The history of urban Canada is a history of renters. Before the twentieth century home owners were often a mix of wealthy aristocrats and rural homesteaders About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to...
The Photograph - fiction 12.03.2023 27:06
A mysterious photograph stirs up a curious grand-child’s curiosity About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interest...
Ask a biologist 12.03.2023 5:10
What can turtles teach us about living longer? About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns and valu...
We own more dogs than ever before. We didn't think it through. 12.03.2023 14:44
The pandemic adoption rush has placed on unprecedented strain on the pet industry. Dogs are suffering too. About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with d...
Ask a Political Scientist 05.03.2023 5:14
How close are we to the end of the world? About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns and values th...
Off the Rails 05.03.2023 37:28
How Ottawa's dream of a world-class transit system became a nightmare. About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their inte...
Ground Rules 19.02.2023 16:39
The Nuchatlaht First Nation is battling for its land rights in the BC Supreme Court - and paving the way for other communities to follow. About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and suppo...
The Deep Ende 19.02.2023 14:07
In his new short story collection, Instructions for the Drowning, the late author Steven Heighton invites readers to sit with their fears. About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and supp...
Too Little, Too Latte 19.02.2023 18:52
Starbucks bills itself as a progressive company. But when employees started unionizing, the company pushed back. About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians...
Angry Birds 12.02.2023 15:45
How to make peace with Canada geese About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests, concerns and values through...
why do Kids Hate Music Lessons? 12.02.2023 15:35
As a former violin student J. R. Patterson decided to investigate why so many promising players quit eearly About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with...
The Mental Health Crisis on the other end of the Phone 12.02.2023 17:42
Remote work has transformed the already challenging overnight shift for crisis hotline operators into a deeply lonely one About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for C...
Bad Faith 05.02.2023 50:02
The fall from grace of one of Canada's most popular megachurches About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabilities, representing their interests,...
Why are we so obsessed with scammers? 29.01.2023 12:20
As the threat of online fraud and phishing grows, so does our appetite for TV shows about con artists About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with disabi...
Fast Fashion is everywhere on social media. How can teens resist? 29.01.2023 10:18
The sheer volume of super cheap clothes being advertised to young people is alarming - and terrible for the environment. About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Ca...
The surprising history of Christmas carols 29.01.2023 26:06
The history of Christmas carols demonstrates that, in all eras as with today, popular celebrations often resisted authority-imposed religious celebrations. About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to e...
How period-tracking apps can be weaponized by pro-life advocates 22.01.2023 14:06
With Roe v. Wade overturned in the US, Menstruation apps have become a new concern in the fight for abortion rights, Do they pose the same risk in Canada? About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to es...
The Women's National team taught Canada how to be a soccer country 22.01.2023 15:19
The men's soccer team made it to the FIFA World Cup. But it was the women's team that helped them get there. About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with...
The Notwithstanding clause: Is it time for Canada to repeal it? 22.01.2023 19:00
Critics say the Notwithstanding clause is a threat to Canadian rights and freedoms and should be stripped from our Constitution About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice...
Surgery minimized my chances of getting cancer. It also altered my self-image. 15.01.2023 11:55
Because of a hereditary gene mutation, Carey Toane had her breast tissue, ovaries, and fallopian tubes removed. She had to unlearn a lot of feelings about how she looked. About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s...
Is Simons Canada's next great department store? 15.01.2023 17:26
As other large North American retailers falter and close, the Quebec-based company Simons has thrived. e About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canadians with dis...
Why the future is Analog. 15.01.2023 19:02
During the pandemic, our digital lives hollowed us out. Getting back in touch with reality could make us whole again. About AMI AMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and empowers Canadians who are blind or partially sighted. Operating three broadcast services, AMI-tv and AMI-audio in English and AMI-télé in French, AMI’s vision is to establish and support a voice for Canad...
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