Review Radio: US-China Student Exchanges
Host Andrew Xu sits down once again with Vivian Wang, a China correspondent for The New York Times. They discuss the decline in student exchange programs between China and the US, the way that Chinese citizens feel about potentially living…
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Alors que l’Arctique se Réchauffe, une Guerre Froide se Profile
Alors que l'Arctique se réchauffe trois fois plus vite que la moyenne mondiale, les grandes puissances intensifient leurs intérêts militaires et économiques dans cette région. Cette concurrence acharnée pour les ressources naturelles…
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Spain is a European Political Anomaly
While most of Europe today is governed by right-wing governments, Spain is one of the only European countries led by left-wing leaders. Despite the growing tide of conservatism sweeping across Europe, including the presence of a strong…
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Revisiting the 2012 Quebec Student Strike
The 2012 student strike brought young people together and sparked engagement in politics at all levels. There are lessons to be taken from the work done in 2012 for students today organizing against the Legault government’s recent tuition…
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MIR Meets: David French
Host Andrew Xu sits down with David French, a columnist for The New York Times. They discuss the potential dangers of a second Trump presidency, the internal politics of the pro-life movement in America, and how to frame rhetoric to…
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“Making My Own Name”: Taylor Swift’s Trouble with Mainstream Feminism
Although Taylor Swift has been deemed a feminist icon in popular culture, her expression of feminism remains limited. As a white, wealthy, celebrity, she presents an oversimplification of women’s experiences and often overlooks the…
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Is Cultural Commodification A By-Product of Backpacker Tourism?
The intricate relationship between the phenomenon of cultural commodification and the history of global tourism but be addressed. To instigate meaningful change, awareness of the topic and its effects, is imperative.
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“Sometimes I Think the Whole World’s Gone Crazy”: The Hyper-Scrutinization of Grime Music
Grime is a grassroots genre that many understand to be a form of English folk music, expressing the identity and shared experience of Black Britons.
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New Zealand’s Tribunals are a Model for Canadian Reconciliation
An independent tribunal to handle land claims may be the path forward for reconciliation in Canada.
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The Editors’ Desk: Miss and Mr. Americana
Why have our favourite pop star and football player taken over the headlines with their relationship? Hosts Alison and Teodor, and guests Zach and Anya share their takes on Taylor Swift’s and Travis Kelce’s relationship in the…
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