The Conversation Piece podcast

The Conversation Piece

Need something new to talk about? Subscribe to the podcast that challenges the way you see everything in ten minutes or less. The Walrus Talks is a national event series that sparks conversations on the issues that matter most to Canadians. *The music in this podcast has been licensed and is called Intelligent Molecule by LexPremium. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Need something new to talk about? Subscribe to the podcast that challenges the way you see everything in ten minutes or less. The Walrus Talks is a national event series that sparks conversations on the issues that matter most to Canadians. *The music in this podcast has been licensed and is called Intelligent Molecule by LexPremium. Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

 

#154

Jesse McCormick: We Can’t Build Canada Strong Without Building Trust First

Canada is racing to build the infrastructure that will shape its economic and political fu... more

04 Dec 2025

08 MINS

08:23

04 Dec 2025


#153

Pacinthe Mattar: DEI and Anti-Palestinian Racism

The adoption of DEI, or diversity, equity, and inclusion, is often framed as progress, but... more

20 Nov 2025

07 MINS

07:22

20 Nov 2025


#152

Bardia Sinaee: Poetry Versus The Machine

What happens to poetry—and art at large—in a world shaped by algorithms? Poet Bardia Sinae... more

06 Nov 2025

08 MINS

08:52

06 Nov 2025


#151

Dr. Jan Hare: The Role of Teachers

Teachers play a significant role in the lives of youth, shaping not just what they learn, ... more

23 Oct 2025

10 MINS

10:27

23 Oct 2025


#150

Rachel Doran: Canada’s Electrification Opportunity

You could be forgiven, listening to the news these days, for thinking the electrification ... more

09 Oct 2025

08 MINS

08:16

09 Oct 2025


#149

Cyndi Gilbert: How The Bike Brigade Fosters a Culture of Community Care

Community isn’t just built through service. It’s sustained through shared purpose, trust, ... more

14 Aug 2025

13 MINS

13:42

14 Aug 2025


#148

Vinod Rajasekaran: Prioritizing Wellbeing in the Volunteer Sector

Well-being can no longer be an afterthought for volunteers and non-profit workers. Vinod R... more

07 Aug 2025

12 MINS

12:18

07 Aug 2025


#147

Kasandra James: Reimagining More Diverse Stories of Volunteerism

Embracing creative, reciprocal, and culturally-rooted community-building models can help m... more

31 Jul 2025

12 MINS

12:13

31 Jul 2025


#146

Suman Roy: Volunteer Programs Must Respect the Needs of Volunteers

How can organizations that rely on the labour of volunteers make the experience of volunte... more

24 Jul 2025

10 MINS

10:25

24 Jul 2025


#145

Darrell Pinto: Finding Purpose Through Volunteering

Volunteer work is more than just a resume booster. It’s a source of identity, pride, and p... more

17 Jul 2025

08 MINS

08:58

17 Jul 2025


#144

Susan Pinker: Volunteerism’s Impact on Health, Happiness, and Longevity

The science behind social connection is clear: volunteerism and face-to-face contact with ... more

10 Jul 2025

11 MINS

11:14

10 Jul 2025


#143

Sara Lyons: Canada’s National Volunteer Action Strategy

Canada’s volunteer sector is in crisis. How can the culture of volunteerism be restored? S... more

03 Jul 2025

11 MINS

11:42

03 Jul 2025


#142

Chief Kluane Adamek: Land, Water, and Belonging

Finding belonging isn’t just about building connections with people—it’s also about nurtur... more

26 Jun 2025

08 MINS

08:26

26 Jun 2025


#141

Kelly Lendsay: Indigenous Workplace Belonging

What does it mean to belong in the workplace? Kelly Lendsay is the president and CEO of In... more

24 Jun 2025

07 MINS

07:11

24 Jun 2025