Welcome to season 7. I am joined by Negar Zarassi a Swedish-Iranian professional opera singer. She is extensively trained in classical music, holding two bachelor's degrees: from the Royal College of Music in Stockholm and the Academy for Music

A Conversation with Mubin Shaikh

Nov 3rd, 2023 54m 9s

In this episode, I speak with Mubin Shaikh. We discuss his journey into and out of Islamist #extremism, his work as an undercover operative in taking down the Toronto 18, and the evolution and growing influence of online extremism and radicaliz

A Conversation with Khadija Khan

Oct 20th, 2023 2h 13m

I'm joined by Khadija Khan for a thought-provoking discussion on Islamism in the UK and France and compare it to Canada and Quebec, and the current Israel—Palestine conflict. All this and more on MOI!Thanks, Khadija!

A Conversation with Francesca Luberti

Oct 12th, 2023 1h 13m

I am joined for a conversation with Francesca Luberti. We discuss #testosterone levels, their function in men and women, their role in parenting, their impact on attractiveness, and their significance in mating practices and relationships. All

A Conversation with Terry Glavin

Oct 6th, 2023 1h 32m

Season 6 Episode 1 welcomes back fellow Canadian Terry Glavin, writer and journalist. We examine the history, culture, society, and politics of British Columbia and Québec and their distinction between how they fit or do not fit into the larger

A Conversation with Brian Peckford

Jul 21st, 2023 46m 4s

This week I speak with Brian Peckford. We discuss the Canadian Constitution, his contribution to it, and why Canadians are under-informed about and take little to no pride in it. We emphasize the importance of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms

A Conversation with Phil Gurski

Jul 6th, 2023 49m 24s

Season 5 resumes with returning guest Phil Gurski. We discuss ongoing issues and debates around the repatriation of foreign fighters who left their countries to join ISIS, the laws broken and crimes committed, and the gender question: were wome

A Conversation with Nathan Romas

May 26th, 2023 1h 19m

This week welcomes Nathan Romas, host of the podcast The Quiet Professional. We discuss the largely standardized approach to policing in Canada in contrast to the US, the conflicts officers face, changes in policing over the decades, and how of

A Conversation with Matt Johnson

May 17th, 2023 1h 19m

This week welcomes Matt Johnson to the podcast. We discuss his book How Hitchens Can Save The Left: Rediscovering Fearless Liberalism in the Age of Counter-Enlightenment, the noise and nonsense of the political left and right today, the univers

A Conversation with William Costello

May 10th, 2023 1h 10m

This week welcomes William Costello to the podcast. We discuss the world of modern dating, wants and expectations, the growing educational disparities between men and women, dating apps, the skill of flirting, traditional masculinity vs modern

A Conversation with Iman

May 4th, 2023 1h 7m

In the season 5 opener, I speak with Iman. We discuss spirituality, authenticity, deep connections, her journey away from radical Islam and towards spirituality, and her work on healing, understanding, and trauma. We also discuss the importance

A Conversation with Terry Glavin

Feb 16th, 2023 1h 23m

This week welcomes Terry Glavin. We discuss the current state of the Liberal Party of Canada, the illiberal policies and politics of Justin Trudeau, how and why the Left has become incoherent, eerie similarities between Trump and Trudeau, and t

A Conversation with Elisa Nardi

Feb 10th, 2023 44m 16s

This week welcomes Elisa Nardi. We discuss the wines and wine estates of Tuscany, Italy, the typical grapes of the region, and the styles and methods found there. The value and gems of local family-owned and operated wineries, ideal pairings of

A Conversation with Rana Ahmad

Feb 2nd, 2023 38m 2s

This week welcomes Rana Ahmad to the podcast. She talks about her life in Saudi Arabia and her intellectual journey of thoughts, questions, and curiosities that lead her away from Islam and to atheism. She also describes her escape from Saudi A

A Conversation with Lawrence Krauss

Jan 26th, 2023 45m 14s

This week welcomes Lawrence Krauss to the podcast. We discuss the importance of science in education, the skill of good science communication and its role, why the knowledge of astrological signs appears more common than a basic knowledge of sc

A Conversation with Hugo Mercier

Jan 19th, 2023 45m 8s

This week welcomes Hugo Mercier to the podcast. We discuss his work and research with a particular focus on his book Not Born Yesterday in which he argues with data that we are not as gullible as we may believe but rather we are very good a usi

A Conversation with Orlena Cain

Jan 12th, 2023 1h 11m

A Conversation with Dr. Erec Smith

Dec 10th, 2022 54m 5s

The season 3 finale welcomes Dr. Erec Smith, an associate professor of rhetoric at York College of Pennsylvania to the podcast. We discuss the new discourse of Anti-Racism and its negative effects on education and course materials, the importan

A Conversation with Tina Christensen

Dec 1st, 2022 51m 51s

This week on the podcast I'm joined by Tina Christensen, a Danish model, and actress. We discuss ageism in the film and modeling industries, how she came to embrace and love her silver hair, her approach to health and beauty, and how a positive

A Conversation with Gregory Johnsen

Nov 26th, 2022 1h 1m

This week welcomes Gregory Johnsen to the podcast. We discuss the intricacies of the ongoing Saudi Arabia-Yemen conflict, the U.S. Government element, Gregory's research, the civilian casualties, the lack of news coverage, and pondering about w

A Conversation with Nicolò Scremin

Nov 17th, 2022 39m 31s

This week welcomes Nicolò Scremin, founder and CEO of SecuritHub and founder of NextGen50. We discuss youth involvement and engagement in issues about security/national security/counterterrorism, what new perspectives youth bring to the issues

A Conversation with Dr. Marilyn Simon

Nov 10th, 2022 1h 37m

This week welcomes Dr. Marilyn Simon, a Shakspeare scholar, university instructor, and writer to the podcast. We discuss beauty what is it? And why it's important, the vital energies of femininity and masculinity, the value of romance and poetr

A Conversation with Dr. Iona Italia

Nov 3rd, 2022 1h 8m

This week on the podcast is Dr. Iona Italia, editor-in-chief of Areo magazine. We discuss the role of Areo, the challenges and pressure encountered, calls for censorship, the importance of dialogue and understanding the issues and good argument