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Expectant

By: Pippa Johnstone
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  • Summary

  • Expectant is a six-part audio series that muddies fiction and non-fiction as a woman faces the prospect of becoming a parent during the climate crisis. Through conversations with climate researchers, parents, mental health experts and childfree families, she grapples with grief, hope, and the biggest decision of her life: should she bring a child into this world? Written and performed by Pippa Johnstone. Music by Laura Reznek. Sound design and mixing by Robyn Edgar. Dramaturgy by Karina Palmitesta. Artwork by Hannah Campbell.  This series is supported by the Canada Council for the Arts and the Ontario Arts Council.
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Episodes
  • Trailer

    Trailer
    Apr 13 2023

    A new series about the decision to become a parent during the climate crisis or remain childfree. New episodes out Thursdays.
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    1 min
  • The Test

    The Test
    May 11 2023

    She takes her first step out onto the fence. 
     

    This episode features Hannah Campbell and Lynne Quarmby and sounds best with headphones. Find the episode transcript here.
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    15 mins
  • The North

    The North
    May 11 2023

    She asks him, what if we didn’t?

    This episode features Colin and Sydney Wolf, and sounds best with headphones. Find the episode transcript here.
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    13 mins
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