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Since Oct 2020
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Let us take you into the pages of the Walrus as a chorus of vibrant voices bring to life essays, fiction, poetry, illustrations and photography from some of Canada’s best writers and artists.

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The Squamish Nation’s Impossibly Simple Solution to Vancouver’s Housing Crisis

Jun 06, 2026 22m

In parts of Vancouver, zoning regulations have historically limited the height and density of new buildings, often to single-family homes with a yard. Reserves though, are not bound by these…

Thirst Trap

Jun 06, 2026 21m

Trump is thirsty for Canada’s water, but our own gluttony is the bigger threat. Scarcity, pollution, and deregulation are putting the country’s water supply under siege. Paul Berry reads Thirst…

How to Close a Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories

Jun 06, 2026 8m

After shutting commercial operations, Diavik diamond mine wants to disappear without a trace. Lori Wilson reads How to Close a Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories by Pat Kane. About AMIAMI is a…

A Quiet Spring

May 30, 2026 17m

Billions of birds have vanished in a generation - to save them, we need to look and listen. Lori Wilson reads A Quiet Spring by Robert Macfarlane. About AMIAMI is a not-for-profit media company that…

Cold War

May 30, 2026 42m

But leading off the show … A warning for Canada, Greenland is becoming the front line of a shifting world order. How the resource-rich Arctic territory is bracing for invasion. Matt Spears reads Cold…

Missing

May 23, 2026 26m

When Lilly, 6, and Jack, 4, were thought to have wandered away from their home in Nova Scotia, the story caught national attention. One year after their disappearance, the questions have only…

Animal Kingdom

May 23, 2026 20m

Charles Foran and his wife delight in sharing their home with mice, birds, spiders, rabbits and many more treasured creatures. Lori Wilson reads Animal Kingdom by Charles Foran. About AMIAMI is a…

Preparing for Battle

May 09, 2026 26m

In Quebec City, far-right ideology is creeping into the armed forces. Lori Wilson reads Preparing for Battle by Nora Loreto. About AMIAMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs…

Where Do the Disappeared Go?

May 09, 2026 24m

In Egypt, the search for vanished political activists and dissidents can be its own form of torture. Paul Berry reads Where Do the Disappeared Go? by Mostafa Al-A’sar About AMIAMI is a not-for-profit…

MY GUILTY PLEASURE – The EM dash

May 09, 2026 5m

AI didn’t invent the EM dash – it inherited it. Lori Wilson reads MY GUILTY PLEASURE – The EM dash by Mihika Agarwal. About AMIAMI is a not-for-profit media company that entertains, informs and…

Trump’s Golden Dome Is a Fantasy. Canada Could Still Be Dragged into It

May 05, 2026 36m

Total protection against nuclear attack is impossible. But saying no to Trump’s Golden Dome fantasy won’t be easy. Matt Speirs reads Trump’s Golden Dome Is a Fantasy. Canada Could Still Be Dragged…

How to Say No

May 05, 2026 12m

Research has linked the inability to say no to increased burnout and decreased productivity. The case for turning things down—and feeling good about it. Lori Wilson reads How to Say No by Courtney…

The Canada Pension Plan Is Funding Trump’s Fossil Fuel and AI Ambitions

May 05, 2026 13m

The US is waging a trade war on Canada and destabilizing the climate. The CPP is pouring billions into the effort. Lori Wilson reads The Canada Pension Plan Is Funding Trump’s Fossil Fuel and AI…

The Fight Over Canada’s Most Valuable Fish

Apr 25, 2026 22m

Priced at thousands of dollars per kilogram, baby eels have set off a global frenzy. Lori Wilson reads The Fight Over Canada’s Most Valuable Fish by Yuan Wang. About AMIAMI is a not-for-profit media…

THE EROSION OF A PIPELINE TOWN

Apr 25, 2026 31m

A coastal community on the front lines of Canada’s energy ambitions races to save itself from the environmental consequences. Marjorie Nicolaou reads THE EROSION OF A PIPELINE TOWN by Monica…

Accessible Language Learning: Languages at Work

Apr 21, 2026 25m

Grant Hardy continues his multilingual journey with a look at languages on the job. Youssef Mohammad returns to discuss his career as a Medical Interpreter at The Hospital for Sick Children in…

How to pronounce King

Apr 18, 2026 23m

Souvankham Thammavongsa Doesn’t Mind If You’re Jealous of Her Career. In both her writing and life, the two-time winner of the Giller Prize does exactly what she wants. Lori Wilson reads How to…

Canada’s New Defence Strategy Is Bold and Unprecedented. Will It Work?

Apr 18, 2026 30m

Eight experts break down Carney’s new defence plan for Canada - its strengths and weaknesses.  Paul Berry reads Canada’s New Defence Strategy Is Bold and Unprecedented. Will It Work?  About AMIAMI is…

How to Keep Your House Clean

Apr 11, 2026 13m

We want to think that we’d be happier, more successful, have better sex lives, if only we could tidy up. But it doesn’t work that way. Lori Wilson reads How to Keep Your House Clean  by Courtney…

Evan Solomon Wants Canada to Trust AI. Can We Trust Evan Solomon?

Apr 11, 2026 41m

Journalist-turned-minister Evan Soloman says AI will make us richer and regulation should be “light.” Matt Speirs reads Evan Solomon Wants Canada to Trust AI. Can We Trust Evan Solomon? About AMIAMI…

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