In this holiday bonus episode of Viewpoints, host Sean Rasmussen sits down with Eli Singer, a pioneer at the crossroads of people and technology, to explore our complicated relationships with screens and devices.
The growing ideological influences affecting research and scientific inquiry in Canada. From the challenges posed by mandated equity, diversity, and inclusion (EDI) requirements to the politicization of research funding through government agencies, Geoff Horsman shares his journey from a science-focused introvert to a vocal advocate for truth and open inquiry.
A wide-ranging conversation dives deep into the state of Western liberal democracies, the challenges facing Canadian society, and the interplay between faith, tradition, and contemporary public life.
This episode delivers a thought-provoking exploration into how authoritarianism manifests on both sides of the aisle, why it’s often overlooked on the left, and what might be done to foster healthier, more pluralistic discourse—especially within powerful cultural institutions.
The conversation explores the ethics of paid activism, foreign influence campaigns, the pitfalls of violent protest, and the surprising realities behind movements like #DeleteFacebook and BLM. Adam also weighs in on how money shapes political action, the fine line between advocacy and astroturfing, and why he believes true free speech is under threat. It’s an unfiltered look at protest culture, media narratives, and the future of free expression.
This one is about rethinking economics. I speak with Bart Wilson, professor of economics and law at Chapman University (California) about experimental economics and what it has to say about how societies prosper. I also pick his brains about some current affairs, such as the growth of the Canadian government, Javier Milei, Carbon Taxes and…
With the recent news of Zohran Mamdani as the Democratic pick for the mayor of New York City, there is a bit of a buzz about socialism at the moment. Which makes this episode timely, indeed. Why does socialism keep coming back, even after so many failed experiments? In this episode of Viewpoints, host Sean…
Sean Rasmussen sits down with Steven Reich, a PhD student in educational policy at the University of Toronto’s Ontario Institute for Studies in Education (OISE), for a frank and eye-opening conversation about the state of our schools.
Host Sean Rasmussen sits down with political scientist Frances Widdowson to dive deep into the controversy surrounding the Kamloops unmarked graves. They explore how the initial claims unfolded, why the story became a national—and international—scandal, and the complexities around truth, reconciliation, and the so-called “Aboriginal industry” in Canada. From competing narratives about what happened in…
Host Sean Rasmussen speaks with Sociologist Neil McLaughlin about the challenge of political polarization on campus and the wider society — and how we might move to a better place. We cover a lot of ground: The Jordan Peterson controversy, the Heterodox Academy, public intellectuals, Chris Rufo’s activism, Erich Fromm, elitism, the crisis of meaning,…
