The Why Show: Recent Episodes
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Is there a lack of academic freedom in Canada? In 2017, The Why Show had this question, and made an effort to begin to answer it.
We sit down with the co-founder of the Make It Awkward campaign, Jesse Lipscombe, and discuss what the initiative is all about and why Jesse began the campaign. We touch on recent racial issues, how to talk about difficult subjects, and the Make It Awkward Summit.
Hodgson and Whitlock discuss the Edmonton and Vegas attacks, catch up on a summer's worth of news and preview what episodes we're working on for the Why Show Revamp.
Matt talks about his "no news week" and why Facebook needs to be smarter with its ads. We also have a The Why Show announcement.
We tell you why it's so important for kids to smell bullshit and why all atheists are D-bags.
We talk about your data being in the hands of "corporations" and choosing inconvenient morals.
We talk about cultural training and the fact that it is illegal to defend yourself in Canada.
James Lindsay joins us to talk about his recently published hoax article, "The Conceptual Penis as a Social Construct".
Guest Star Sina Marzoughi joins us to talk about free speech, Andrew Potter, and what legitimizes competition.
Edmonton City Councillor Scott McKeen joins us to talk about his experience in journalism and politics.
Honesty, both internal and external, is discussed along with Donald J. Trump's campaign promises.
Whitlock describes 7 techniques to improve productivity, and we talk about Kevin O'Leary in Canadian politics.
Hodgson and Whitlock disagree on an economic issue and there is conversation about conversation.
Whitlock is not a fan of the "No One Dies Alone" plan and he describes the real meaning of altruism.
We talk about panhandling, hiring quotas, and the separation of an idea from personality.
In this episode, we talk about ethics, privacy beyond death, and restricted cultural discussion.
The main topic in this episode is ethically raised meat and carbon neutrality. We also talk about Islamic violence.
As you can see in the title, we talk about pseudoscience and vasectomies. Whitlock complains about being unpopular on Twitter.
We talk about the Trump/Clinton debate and wonder why people neither listen to their doctor nor come on our show.
We talk about why Ellen DeGeneres isn't racist, and the American election. This is a bank show.
Whitlock explains why the #IBelieveYou campaign in Alberta shouldn't be, and we cover some news regarding free speech.
Between Matt's fits of coughing, we manage to talk about a free speech issue at a University regarding a "Make America Great Again" hat, standing during national anthems, and computer simulations.
In our first episode away from home, we talk about why it was appropriate for a judge to ask an alleged rape victim why she couldn't keep her knees closed. Whitlock also finds a show-breaking issue in one of his favorite podcasts, "Freakonomics."
Our last episode in the World Famous Why Show Studios describes the 7 problems currently facing science. When money "goes to science," what is it actually used for?
We talk a little bit about the American election, free speech at a university, and the burkini ban in France.
Whitlock tries to swear in a newspaper and start his own news agency. We talk about censoring the media and lying.
Whitlock presented at the 9th annual World Religions Conference in Olds, Alberta. It was covered here: http://www.oldsalbertan.ca/article/Speakers-at-religious-conference-split-on-whether-God-exists-20151201. He was asked to answer the question "Does God Exist?" in 15 minutes, and then did an hour of Q and A.
We roll out a new science program, offer the Inquisition a chance to be involved in science, and define science. We really like science.
This episode focuses on personal bias and how we avoid it, the DNC and RNC, and why the world is actually getting better.
We have a number of funny stories to tell, a self-improvement segment, and a question about western civilization superiority.
Our hosts talk about political polarization and rebuttals, and how these affect discussion.
Dr. Cameron Hutchison joins us to talk about intellectual property law, copyright law, patent trolls, and more.
Hodgson extols the virtues of pacing yourself, we speculate about how old people today will differ from old people in 50 years, and Whitlock gets gratuitous with his theme song.
In this episode, we discuss Canada's over-sensitivity, Whitlock's new theme song, and why people get old or have babies without a plan.
We discuss coverage of horrible events, jail time over an allergy, what it means when a politician is murdered, and some other sad things.
In this episode we discuss mandatory organ donation, pregnancy at a late age, and pleasantry in society.
Our hosts discuss preparedness in society, and why hypocrisy may or may not deserve all of the hate it gets.
Matt updates us on his horrible health and the American election, and describes all of the wonderful benefits of having a good producer.
Whitlock's "four friends" rule seems to be a real thing, and torture is apparently a substitute for a prison sentence.
Adam is back to talk about the wildfire in Alberta, the beheading of a Canadian, and Donald Trump.
Is tuition-free education viable? Guest Star Sina Marzoughi thinks so. We also discuss the media and the benefits of vaccination.
Guest star Sina Marzoughi joins The Why Show to talk about societal sensitivity, incentives for science, and a tax on carbon.
In this episode, we talk about the modelling industry, the ethics of eating animals, and the Panama Papers.
Special guest, Sina Marzoughi, is with us yet again to tell us the reasons why he supports Bernie Sanders.
Do we really have free will? We discuss this scary question, along with the topic of public anonymity.
Adam tells us about his trip to Cuba and Cuban free speech, and we discuss Alberta unemployment.
Special guest Sina Marzoughi joins us to explain why he supports Bernie Sanders, and to talk about med school interviews.
The University of Alberta is stifling free speech, and Whitlock believes it is unacceptable. Adam talks about becoming a doctor, and we get mad at old people for being so slow.
The vast majority (99%) of yellow taxi cab drivers in New York City are male, and we try to find out why. We also discuss the new "menstrual leave" policy.
In this episode, we talk about introspection and try to understand other peoples' thought processes.
We tackle religious hospitals that are religious in spirit but not in funding, and Apple security.
Matt critiques a "chain email" about different generations, and we discuss science-based atheism.
We discuss the BestGore website and its owner's arrest, and the accusations against Jian Ghomeshi.
We talk about differences between "moral" and "normal," drunk-driving in Alberta, and why Galileo was imprisoned by the Catholic Church for the rest of his life.
We talk a little bit about the current Oscar nominee situation, and the ridiculousness of political debate.
In this episode, we talk about an $1100 Uber charge, and Mark Zuckerberg's idea for global internet. Whitlock trashes the University of Winnipeg and the myth of the "gender pay gap".
Why do people care about how much money a CEO can make? We discuss this question after some "holiday catching-up."
We are officially changing The Why Show's release day to Sunday! In this episode, Adam tells us some of his eccentric thoughts, including the idea that everything we know is almost certainly a big computer simulation.
Whitlock introduces the walking hypothesis and we discuss why advice given to the public is too dumbed down.
In this episode, we talk about e-reading, Uber, Donald Trump, and what a person's time is worth to them.
Whitlock tells us about his day as a police officer, Adam gets down and dirty with orthopedics, and then we finally talk about libertarianism and free speech.
Our beloved Adam is finally back to tell us about his trip to Norway! We also discuss Bill 6 and Planned Parenthood shootings.
Matt goes to prison, orchestras are conducted, and the pros and cons of social media are discussed.
We go over the recent event that took place at Yale, where a student yelled hysterically about Halloween costumes. Then, we discuss the role that a university plays in our society.
Bismillah Kiani joins us to talk about the current state of Islam, especially regarding the public's reaction to the Paris terrorist attacks.
Leadership is the topic of the day. We discuss Alberta's first pregnant MLA and the difference between leadership and power.
Journalism, especially print news, is dying off and we try to understand why. We also discuss why you should always exercise your rights, even if it makes you seem like a dick.
Whitlock proposes an idea that might help settle the abortion debate, and questions why the government takes our money at gunpoint.
Whitlock has a new podcast idea. Please tell us you don't like it. In this episode, we discuss gun control in North America.
In our 60th episode, we discuss the significance of culture in daily life, including the covering of one's face in public.
The Trans-Pacific Partnership is discussed, along with other facts about the upcoming federal election.
Steven Penney, Professor in the Faculty of Law at the University of Alberta, joins The Why Show for a discussion about privacy in the digital world. We talk about what police can and can not do regarding digital device searches, and other laws surrounding this issue.
In this episode, we talk about the differences between Canadian and American politics, and why the latter is so much more exciting. Hodgson also tells us about the infamous "work-life" balance.