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S13E3 Fur Farming and the Next Pandemic featuring Dr. Neil Vora
It feels like yesterday – and a lifetime ago – that the COVID-19 pandemic swept across the world. I don't know about you, but I'm still dealing with that experience, and I see the impact of it around…
S13E2 Spring in the Wild City featuring Nathalie Karvonen
This time of year is glorious for all of us – and for the wild neighbours with whom we share our communities. From black bears and coyotes to skunks and squirrels, wildlife is out and about, finding…
S13E1 Communicating Coexistence feat. Dr. Valli Fraser-Celin + Tijana S.
Defender Radio host Michael Howie is joined by colleagues Dr. Valli Fraser-Celin and Tijana S. (Wildlife Campaigns and Advocacy Manager at The Fur-Bearers) to talk about The Fur-Bearers' recent time…
S12E7 What's Next?
We want to look into the future for Defender Radio and The Switch – and that means hearing from you! We've put together a short (really) survey that will take fewer than 5 minutes and can help us…
S12E6 Animal Law at University of Toronto featuring Dr. Angela Fernandez
Animal law is a topic of growing interest to Canadians, advocates, and legal experts. While there are some great people doing great work related to animal law in Canada, there haven't been any…
S12E5 Fashion's Future is Fur-Free featuring PJ Smith
September is fashion month, with massive week-long events in major cities worldwide, including New York, London, Milan and Paris. And the question on many peoples' minds is: will we be seeing fur, or…
S12E4 Canmore Cougar Tragedy Update feat. John Marriott and Maggie Spizziri
The tragic story of a locally beloved cougar being killed near Canmore, Alberta, earlier this year was heartbreaking. John Marriott, an award-winning wildlife photographer and co-founder of Exposed…
Bring Back the Night: Light Pollution featuring Tijana Selak
From streetlights to skyscrapers and everything in between, lighting up the night can help keep people safe. But, this often excessive lighting has a consequence: light pollution. Native wildlife…
S12E3 Navigating Climate Grief featuring Dr. Shawna Weaver
Wildfires and drought, floods and ice storms, and a seemingly never-ending news cycle of chaos around us is a lot. I'll be honest – there are days I want to hide from it all myself. But carrying the…
S12E2 The Mink VIRUS Act featuring Devan Schowe
Mink fur farms are a virus's favourite place. There's lots of opportunity to transmit, mutate, and lead to more virulent strains that threaten public health. With the devastating economic impact of…
S12E1 The Canmore cougar tragedy featuring John E. Marriott
Anyone who follows John E. Marriott or Exposed Wildlife Conservancy on social media knows that a cougar John had tracked for many years was killed near Canmore, Alberta, earlier this year. It led to…
S11E6 A Dam Good Conversation: Ben Goldfarb on Beavers, Wetlands, and Rewilding the World
Fifty years ago this week, Canada officially made beavers one of our national symbols. In celebrating this anniversary – and the many ecological services and benefits provided by beavers – The…
S11E5 Canada's Most Distinct Species featuring Emma Kominek
Canada's iconic wildlife include moose, beavers, and wolves. But of the many species of vertebrate, which are the most evolutionarily distinct? And why does that matter? A team of researchers from…
S11 The Switch: Going Green for March Break Travel
Whether you're heading south to escape the cold, across the provinces for an adventure, or just a town over for a quick getaway, there are a lot of choices we can make while travelling for March…
S11E4 Takaya's Ongoing Legacy featuring Cheryl Alexander
The journey of Takaya the Lone wolf on Vancouver Island was one of hope, inspiration, and ultimately tragedy. Cheryl Alexander, acclaimed conservation photographer and Founding Executive Director of…
S11 The Switch: Road Salt Solutions
Winter salt keeps sidewalks safe but harms Ottawa's waterways. A five-year study shows toxic chloride levels in local streams year-round. Learn how to reduce salt use, protect aquatic life, and keep…
S11E3 Saving North Atlantic Right Whales featuring Sheryl Fink
North Atlantic Right Whales are at extreme risk of extinction, with only around 370 individuals and around 70 reproductive females. According to RightWhales.org, over 142 individuals have been…
S11 The Switch: Meal Planning to Reduce Food Waste
Canadians waste a ton of food - literally! Learn how meal planning can reduce food waste, save you money, and reduce your impact on emissions and climate change by listening now. SHOW NOTES:…
S11E2 Biodiversity and Urban Connectivity feat. Dr. Thami Croeser and Dr. Holly Kirk
Enhancing biodiversity in urban areas is a critical step in improving our ecosystems, resilience against the climate crisis, and ensuring nature exposure for residents. But how do you increase…
S11 Dealing With Winter Drafts
Cold drafts in winter aren't only unpleasant, they could be costing you money and wasting energy. Listen now to The Switch to hear how to quickly identify and deal with a draft. SHOW NOTES: Photo…
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