Aug 3, 2026
In which we discuss the life and work of modernist Jewish-Canadian writer A.M. Klein.
Here are the referenced (or notable) poems, many more of which
can be found on Internet Archive: "Out of the pulver
and the polished lens"; "Ave atque
vale"; "Political
meeting".
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Jul 13, 2026
In which Patrick talks to Bryan D. Palmer about his final volume in his three-part Capitalism and Colonialism series, focusing on Canadian history from 1960 to today. Bryan is Professor Emeritus and former Canada Research Chair, Canadian Studies, Trent University. He is a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada,...
Apr 13, 2026
In which we discuss the cultural impacts
of Italians on Canada and - due to time constraints - make a brief
detour on Nino Ricci's Lives of the Saints.
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Mar 30, 2026
In which Patrick talks to former Olympian and LGBTQ sports activist about her new memoir Outspoken: A Journey from Olympic Athlete to Activist.
Find the book here or at your local bookstore.
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