Episodes

  • Adrean Farrugia - Jazz Musician & Instructor
    Feb 24 2023

    Julia Skoczypiec interviews Adrean Farrugia, a Juno-award winning jazz musician and teacher. Julia and Adrean chat about his career, life as a musician, and the importance of music in our lives.

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    24 mins
  • Shahnewaz Chowdhury - Environmental Activist & Engineer
    Jan 25 2023

    Avreet Jagdev talks with engineer and environmental activist Shahnewaz Chowdhury.

    In 2021, Chowdhury encouraged Bangladeshi youth to resist harmful developments such as coal-powered power plants. His subsequent arrest made global headlines, and he was eventually granted bail. However, he still faces charges, and if convicted, faces up to 10 years in prison.

    Join us in seeking justice for him by signing Amnesty International’s petition. Also be sure to check out their Write for Rights campaign.

    Host: Avreet Jagdev
    Editor & Intro/Outro: Julia Skoczypiec
    Researcher: Sarah Leung

    Thank you as well to Amnesty International for arranging this interview!

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    22 mins
  • Shahnewaz Chowdhury - Environmental Activist & Engineer (Bangla version)
    Jan 25 2023

    Avreet Jagdev talks with engineer and environmental activist Shahnewaz Chowdhury.

    In 2021, Chowdhury encouraged Bangladeshi youth to resist harmful developments such as coal-powered power plants. His subsequent arrest made global headlines, and he was eventually granted bail. However, he still faces charges, and if convicted, faces up to 10 years in prison.

    Join us in seeking justice for him by signing Amnesty International’s petition. Also be sure to check out their Write for Rights campaign.

    Host: Avreet Jagdev
    Editor & Intro/Outro: Julia Skoczypiec
    Researcher: Sarah Leung

    Thank you as well to Amnesty International for arranging this interview!

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    17 mins
  • Andrew Cash - President of Canadian Independent Music Association & Former NDP MP
    Dec 15 2022

    JPD's Avreet talks with Andrew Cash, the current President of CIMA and former MP with the New Democratic Party for Davenport. They discuss his unique career as a musician and politician, as well as Canada's growing affordability crisis, healthcare issues, and how young Canadians can get involved and make a difference.


    Host: Avreet Jagdev
    Guest: Andrew Cash
    Editor & Intro/Outro: Julia Skoczypiec
    Researcher: Sarah Leung

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    24 mins
  • Johanna Helin - Mamaa Trade
    Nov 17 2022

    JPD's Avreet Jagdev talks with Johanna Helin, founder of Mamaa Trade, an organization offering crafts and body care products from women's cooperatives in Africa and Asia, in order to "support entrepreneurial women around the world and give them a better income." Have a listen as they discuss Johanna's experience with NGOs (non-governmental organizations) helping women and educational causes around the world.

    Host: Avreet Jagdev
    Guest: Johanna Helin
    Editor: Julia Skoczypiec

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    17 mins