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Is it time for Canada to quit StarLink?

Sep 24, 2026 · 1h 1m

Summary

Prime Minister Mark Carney discusses Canada's push to reduce reliance on Starlink by supporting Telesat, a move experts say is vital for sovereignty. Amnesty International accuses the Parti Québécois of harassing a psychiatrist who criticized its leadership, prompting a debate on political intimidation. Hip-hop artist Hawaya Mighty shares her experience undergoing life-saving heart surgery at age 33, while a Brooklyn museum owner highlights the beauty of Victorian-era hair art. The episode also features a contender in the World Town Crier Tournament and a study on how Earth's rotation affec…

Topics discussed

Sponsor: Perk travel and spend platform Preview: PQ, Amnesty, and Haaya Mighty Preview: World Town Crier Tournament Telesat and Canadian satellite sovereignty Amnesty report on PQ and Dr. Coton Interview with Australian Town Crier Judy Campbell Science segment: Earth's core and day length Sponsor: Perk travel and spend platform Haaya Mighty and heart surgery recovery Brooklyn Morbid Anatomy Library hair art exhibit BC Mayor Brody on simultaneous elections History of Club 70 and LGBTQ+ archive
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