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2021 Elections

For those who fell asleep in social studies class, this podcast discusses politics in an approachable way. We are exploring …

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6 Degrees in Calgary

6 Degrees and CJSW 90.9FM are teaming up for a limited run podcast series for 6 Degrees Calgary 2019. This …

A Tribute to Allen Baekeland

This is a special tribute to our dearly departed friend, Allen Baekeland. It features songs, stories, and memories of Allen …

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Acknowledging The Land

A roundtable discussion on land acknowledgements, Canada Day, and moving forward together from an indigenous perspective

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Aged to Perfection & Old Enough to Know Better

Our show, Aged to Perfection/Old Enough to Know Better, highlights many common issues and challenges that many people experience as …

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Alberta Advantage

Provides left-wing analysis and commentary on local and provincial politics

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Am I Right??

Am I Right?? is a comedy podcast by the ingenious minds of Evan and Jesse. Nominated for a Canadian Comedy …

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Art AF

Jane and Claire are joined together by their commitment to their forever-love: art. The show explores the irreverent, humorous and …

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Asynchronous Murmurs of Chinatown

This is “Asynchronous Murmurs of Chinatown”, a podcast series produced for the Calgary Chinatown Artist Residency commissioned by The City …

Blackfoot Language Stories

Oki Niiksokowa, Nisto Niitaniko Aistai Papom Hello everyone, my Blackfoot name is Coming Lightning, my english name is Richard Sparvier, …

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C-SJW

C-SJW is a celebration of Calgary’s ever-growing activism community. Recorded and produced on Treaty 7 Land, C-SJW aims to reclaim …

Canada 200

Canada 200 is a glimpse into the future of the next 50 years in Canada through a collection of interviews …

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Crafted in Southern Alberta

A monthly exploration of the sounds and stories of people making objects all around us in Southern Alberta.

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Darkside Drive

A weekly dramatic anthology series, featuring a new original story and cast each week, performed live-to-tape at CJSW’s Studio One.

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Design Matters

Welcome to Design Matters, where we discuss popular topics and bold new ideas in design. Based at the University of …

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Elephant in the Room

Hosted by Resident Services ambassadors at the University of Calgary, Elephant in the Room podcast discusses all things wellness for …

Elevating Equity

Elevating Equity features a series of conversations with members of the University of Calgary community.

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Flourish

We live at a time in human history rife with challenges; from income inequality to water scarcity to the nature …

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Gate 23

Gate 23 is a monthly podcast covering uncoventional travel, climbing, backpacking, and anything that involves hitting the road. Travel guests …

GlobalFest – Human Rights Forum 2018

The Human Rights Forum presented by UNA Canada-Calgary Branch has been offered since 2007 as part of GlobalFest’s programming to …

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High/Low

On High/Low, Ben and Gio see the high in low-brow and the low in high-brow. For this edition, Gio evaluates …

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Identifying Canadians: Canada Day through the eyes of BIPOC

Recordings from "Identifying Canadians: Canada Day through the eyes of BIPOC" panel. Listen to the stories of others and celebrate the BIPOC experience in Canada.

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In The Works

Want career advice that’s candid, fun and relevant? In each episode of In the Works, we sit down with a special …

Indigenous News Happenings

News updates about issues and events in Treaty 7

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Live Wired

LiveWired in Calgary is a monthly connection to your community. News, interviews and upcoming events captured in a 30-minute spoken …

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Missing Chapters Project

Asian Heritage Foundation (AHF) and CJSW Present: Missing Chapters Project. The series hopes to demonstrate that “we’ve been here, and …

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Mosaic Talk

A monthly podcast focused on having real conversations about Race Relations in Canada. Show features Canadian Cultural Mosaic Foundation’s members, …

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Now Innovating

[now innovating] a research-to-impact podcast. Igniting the spark within researchers to share their discoveries and connect with experts who can …

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NUTV Film Chats

On NUTV Film Chats, film students Erin Shanks and Zach Green discuss cinema through a critical lens and explore Calgary’s …

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Our Rivers Run Through It

With the explosion of renewed interest for coal development in 2020, Our Rivers Run Through It; Keeping the Crowsnest’s Water …

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Our Stories

Our Stories is a series of 9 podcasts created by three powerful Social Work students at the University of Calgary. …

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Out of the Well

Welcome to Out of the Well.  A podcast created by Student Wellness Services at the University of Calgary and co-hosted …

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Pink Flamingo Presents!

Anaheed and Katia are real life roomies and co-hosts of Pink Flamingo Presents! The podcast where we talk about art …

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Rainbow Radio

A collective of people from the LGBTQ2SIAP+ community is here to bring you local, inclusive, accessible and educational information about …

REDx TALKS

REDx TALKS is a non-profit speaker series that expresses and embodies Indigenous world views from elders, teachers, youth and allies. …

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Somebody Date Jenn and Kyle

The podcast where two people pursue and try to succumb to love. Airing at 8PM on the first Wednesday of every …

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Soul Brazil

A monthly appointment to freshen up your mind and soul with the huge variety of modern rhythms produced in Brazil …

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Space + Place

Space + Place is a conversation about architecture, the city, and the visual culture around us. Hosted by amery Calvelli …

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Spoken Word Poetry: Kids Takeover

Brought to you by the Jube School!

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Standing Rock

CJSW would like to acknowledge that we broadcast from treaty 7 and the traditional territory of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Ĩyãħé …

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Standing Rock Pt 2

CJSW would like to acknowledge that we broadcast from treaty 7 and the traditional territory of the Niitsitapi (Blackfoot), Ĩyãħé …

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The Big Question

In order to overcome the challenges in our lives, both large and small, we need to understand the world around …

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The Gauntlet Radio

The Gauntlet is the University of Calgary’s independent student newspaper. Tune in monthly for news, interviews, thought provoking discussions and …

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The Hibernation Project

The Hibernation Project is an art intervention occurring weekly from Winter to Spring. A tool for embracing – and combating …

The Ivory Tower

This monthly series looks to explore some of the amazing research being conducted here at the University of Calgary. CJSW’s …

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The Redlist

There are over 500 animals on Canada’s List of Wildlife Species at Risk. These are their stories. A podcast by …

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The Unlearning Channel

The Unlearning Channel seeks to inspire critical awareness of white supremacy by challenging, re-contextualizing, and broadening perceptions of race, identity, …

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Theoretically Speaking

Theoretically Speaking is a show about absurd science. We take ridiculous hypotheticals and explore them as thoroughly as we can.

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Through the Kaleidoscope

Through the Kaleidoscope is a monthly series documenting conversations with diverse, artists; whether that be sexual or gender identity, class, …

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Top Charts of 2021

Over the course of six special episodes, we’ll be highlighting the albums that CJSW hosts played the most over the …

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Top Charts of 2022

It’s that time of year for pretty much every media outlet on earth where we count down 2022’s most popular …

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Treaty Nation Music

Inclusive on Treaty 7 lands introducing, a wide selection of genre’s coming from Indigenous and non-Indigenous artists. Nation wide and …

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Truth and Reconciliation Radio Alberta

In November of 2013, some of our CJSW news volunteers attended a public hearing of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission …

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Underrepresented Canadian History

A selection of Canadian stories highlighting the underrepresented side of this country’s history. Produced by Spencer Burgess

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Witch Hunt

On Witchhunt, hosts Cari and Emily provide commentary and insight on the ways that sexual violence takes shape in today’s …

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Write On! Songs Podcast 2021-22

The Write On! Songwriting Experience podcast, hosted by Leanne Lightfoot and Aisha Boyce – two of this year’s participants of …

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YYC Block Party

CJSW would like to welcome you to the neighborhood with the YYC Block Party podcast! We will be firing up …

YYC Makers

YYC Makers takes a look at Calgary’s creators and makers. Host Andres Porras interviews Calgarians that have embarked on creative …