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Welcome to Books in 5, where we dive into the world of recently published books on relevant topics written by credible authors.
Hosted by Pavan Sodhan, each episode is structured around 5 carefully crafted questions, with 5 minutes to discuss each topic.
From current events to politics, technology, culture and everything in between, Books in 5 covers a wide range of subjects that affect Canada and the globe.
You'll leave each episode feeling more knowledgeable and inspired to read the book for yourself.
Join us regularly for thought-provoking episodes to expand your understanding of the world.
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EP 36 - Industrial Policy for the United States with Ian Fletcher
Over the past 5 decades, the neoliberal consensus has hollowed America's economic capabilities and it is dangerously close to being overtaken in key sectors by allies and adversariesIn this episode…
EP 35 - Shamanism: The Timeless Religion with Manvir Singh
Shamans have held a deep appeal to humans for millennia as they fulfill a critical psychological need by taming & guiding the aspects of human life that are uncontrollable.In this episode of…
EP 34 - Like: The Button That Changed the World with Martin Reeves
Humanity has always been interested in ranking the world around them and the invention of the like button is most recent & powerful way that people are displaying their preferences, for good and…
EP 33 - Fleeced: Canadians Versus Their Banks with Andrew Spence
Canadians might believe they have choices with regard to which financial institution they choose to bank with but all members of the Big 6 operate in ways that harm consumers.In this episode of Books…
EP 32 - The Lobster Trap: The Global Fight for a Seafood on the Brink with Greg Mercer
The lobster industry has undergone tremendous change in the 21st century with fortunes made as demand has skyrocketed but there has been equally concerning challenges as the population of this luxury…
EP 31 - Future-Generation Government: How to Legislate for the Long Term with Nicholas Chesterley
Individuals and governments are necessarily biased towards their interests in the short-term but they must also balance the need to make decisions that will provide benefits into the futureIn this…
EP 30 - Everybody's Business: How to Ensure Canadian Prosperity through the 21st Century with Dany Assaf
Canada has fallen off in so many important economic metrics compared to it's wealthy peers but it has the opportunity to right the ship if executives, policymakers and people all pull in the same…
EP 29 - God, Guns, and Sedition: Far-Right Terrorism in America with Bruce Hoffman and Jacob Ware
Extremist attacks in the United States have a long history but there are concerns that the threat level is rising in the 21st century. In this episode of Books in 5, the authors of "God, Guns, and…
EP 28 - Iran's Grand Strategy: A Political History with Vali Nasr
The popular narrative surrounding the mindset of Iran's leaders as motivated by faith or exporting the revolution is dangerously misplaced as it does not take into account what has primarily driven…
EP 27- Outside In, Inside Out: Unleashing the Power of Business Strategy in Times of Market Uncertainty with Dr. Lance Mortlock
In times of market uncertainty, executives and decision-makers must have a clear understanding of their priorities, their tools and their risks in order take advantage of the opportunities ahead.In…
EP 26- You Are What You Watch: How Movies and TV Affect Everything with Walt Hickey
Pop culture have a such a large effect on the world but can their impact be quantified?In this episode of Books in 5, the author of "You Are What You Watch: How Movies and TV Affect Everything" joins…
EP 25 - Make Your Own Job: How the Entrepreneurial Work Ethic Exhausted America with Erik Baker
The entrepreneurial spirit in America has become more prominent since the 19th century as people are increasingly believing that the way to make it is not as a worker but as a business ownerIn this…
EP 24 - Inflation: A Guide for Users and Losers with Nicolò Fraccaroli
Inflation as both a concept and a real-world phenomenon is talked about and debated by experts and everyday people but the true causes and effects are shrouded in myths & misinformation.In this…
EP 23: Gun Country: Gun Capitalism, Culture, and Control in Cold War America with Andrew Mckevitt
There has been a mythology surrounding guns in the United States that allegedly involves the Founding Fathers and the 2nd Amendment but the reality of Americans increasingly arming themselves can be…
Ep 22 - How the World Ran Out of Everything: Inside the Global Supply Chain with Peter Goodman
The development of the global economy to become increasingly interconnected has benefited and harmed people in different ways with supply chains stretch now stretching across nations.In this episode…
Ep 21- The World That Wasn't: Henry Wallace and the Fate of the American Century with Benn Steil
Henry Wallace was one of the most consequential American figures of the 20th century as the world looks entirely different if he was Vice President when FDR died in 1945.In this episode of Books in…
Ep 20- Mind the Science: Saving Your Mental Health from the Wellness Industry with Jonathan Stea
The mental health and wellness industry has grown tremendously over the past few decades but is it truly helping people improve their lives?In this episode of Books in 5, the author of "Mind the…
At The Trough: The Rise of Canada's Corporate Welfare Bums with Laurent Carbonneau (Episode 19)
Government's in Ottawa & in provincial capitals have been very generous to the private sector going back to Confederation but has this largesse benefited the average Canadian?In this episode of…
Vote With Your Phone: Mobile Voting Is Our Final Shot to Save Democracy with Brad Tusk
While technology has allowed American society to experience tremendous prosperity and progress, the electoral system is still stuck in the past and it is causing democratic institutions to become…
What's Left: Three Paths Through the Planetary Crisis with Malcolm Harris (Episode 17)
The only way for humanity to contend with the climate crisis is with changing the entire system but what does that really look like?In this episode of Books in 5, the author of "What's Left: Three…
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