The Political Impact Castos https:// Join Kelsey every week where she discusses politics relevant to Laurier students! Tue, 21 Mar 2023 21:00:00 +0000 en-US © 2024 Radio Laurier https://episodes.castos.com/radiolaurier/3df4decf-91af-477e-9e53-e1d811862f0f-Political-Impact-Logo-Good.jpg The Political Impact https:// Join Kelsey every week where she discusses politics relevant to Laurier students! Radio Laurier episodic Join Kelsey every week where she discusses politics relevant to Laurier students! Radio Laurier station.manager@radiolaurier.com false https://feeds.castos.com/5oq61 yes <![CDATA[The Political Impact - WLU Governing Board: Interview with Mohammad Abu-Rshaid]]> Tue, 21 Mar 2023 21:00:00 +0000 Radio Laurier https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/59786/episode/1441222 https://the-political-impact.castos.com/episodes/the-political-impact-wlu-governing-board-interview-with-mohammad-abu-rshaid On today's episode of the Political impact Kelsey interviews Brantford campus SU chair elect Mohammad Abu-Rshaid. The two discuss the importance of student leadership and how Mohammad plans to implement policy to make positive changes here at Laurier! Check it out!

]]> false On today's episode of the Political impact Kelsey interviews Brantford campus SU chair elect Mohammad Abu-Rshaid. The two discuss the importance of student leadership and how Mohammad plans to implement policy to make positive changes here at Laurier! Check it out!

]]> 00:32:01 <![CDATA[The Political Impact - Political Active Youth]]> Tue, 14 Mar 2023 21:00:00 +0000 Radio Laurier https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/59786/episode/1435724 https://the-political-impact.castos.com/episodes/the-political-impact-political-active-youth This week's episode, Kelsey is joined by Vanessa (Niki) a political active student from Athens, Greece. The two discuss Vanessa academic and political ambitions, the benefits from studying abroad and how other students can get involved in politics around the world! Niki's story furthers the podcast theme that no matter where or who you are, you can make a difference! Check it out!

]]> false This week's episode, Kelsey is joined by Vanessa (Niki) a political active student from Athens, Greece. The two discuss Vanessa academic and political ambitions, the benefits from studying abroad and how other students can get involved in politics around the world! Niki's story furthers the podcast theme that no matter where or who you are, you can make a difference! Check it out!

]]> 00:25:44 <![CDATA[The Political Impact - Interview with Blair Cullen: Canadian Regionalism]]> Tue, 07 Mar 2023 22:00:00 +0000 Radio Laurier https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/59786/episode/1430581 https://the-political-impact.castos.com/episodes/the-political-impact-interview-with-blair-cullen-canadian-regionalism Does regionalism effect Canadians view of the country? On this week's episode of The Political Impact, Kelsey is joined by Professor Blair Cullen to discuss the history of Canadian regional cleavages and how it impacts students. Blair outlines his academic career as he works towards his PHD and explains what sparked his interest to get involved in politics. Check it out!

]]> false Does regionalism effect Canadians view of the country? On this week's episode of The Political Impact, Kelsey is joined by Professor Blair Cullen to discuss the history of Canadian regional cleavages and how it impacts students. Blair outlines his academic career as he works towards his PHD and explains what sparked his interest to get involved in politics. Check it out!

]]> 00:47:21 <![CDATA[The Political Impact - Interview with Dr. Carl Rihan: What is Happening in Iran]]> Tue, 28 Feb 2023 22:00:00 +0000 Radio Laurier https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/59786/episode/1426522 https://the-political-impact.castos.com/episodes/the-political-impact-interview-with-dr-carl-rihan-what-is-happening-in-iran On today's episode of the Political Impact, Kelsey is joined by Professor Carl Rihan from the school Sciences Po Lille in France! Dr. Rihan research specializes in both middle eastern affairs and international relations. The episode focuses on the current conflict and situation in Iran and why students should stay informed world issues. Check it out!

]]> false On today's episode of the Political Impact, Kelsey is joined by Professor Carl Rihan from the school Sciences Po Lille in France! Dr. Rihan research specializes in both middle eastern affairs and international relations. The episode focuses on the current conflict and situation in Iran and why students should stay informed world issues. Check it out!

]]> 00:40:03 <![CDATA[The Political Impact - Interview with Mason Fitzpatrick: WLU Instructional Assistant Union]]> Tue, 07 Feb 2023 22:00:00 +0000 Radio Laurier https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/59786/episode/1404314 https://the-political-impact.castos.com/episodes/the-political-impact-interview-with-mason-fitzpatrick-wlu-instructional-assistant-union This week on the Political Impact, we are discussing one of the most important pillars of political participation; unions! Kelsey interviews fellow Golden Hawk, Mason Fitzpatrick and he shares his mission to create an undergraduate instructional assistant labor union here at Wilfrid Laurier University. The two discuss about how students can get politically active by joining unions and why unions are an important to our democratic society. Check it out! 

]]> false This week on the Political Impact, we are discussing one of the most important pillars of political participation; unions! Kelsey interviews fellow Golden Hawk, Mason Fitzpatrick and he shares his mission to create an undergraduate instructional assistant labor union here at Wilfrid Laurier University. The two discuss about how students can get politically active by joining unions and why unions are an important to our democratic society. Check it out! 

]]> 00:27:54 <![CDATA[The Political Impact - Interview with Student Union's President Elect Meghan Spenler]]> Tue, 31 Jan 2023 22:00:00 +0000 Radio Laurier https://permalink.castos.com/podcast/59786/episode/1395925 https://the-political-impact.castos.com/episodes/the-political-impact-interview-with-student-unions-president-elect-meghan-spenler That's right, Laurier, "The Political Impact" has returned! Radio Laurier's 2022 "Show of the Year" is back, hosted by fellow Golden Hawk Kelsey Hickman. This week, the show welcomes Megan Spenler, the recently elected student union's 2023 president, to discuss her campaign experience and goals for Laurier next year. The Political Impact airs on Radio Laurier every Tuesday at 5 p.m. Check it out!

]]> false That's right, Laurier, "The Political Impact" has returned! Radio Laurier's 2022 "Show of the Year" is back, hosted by fellow Golden Hawk Kelsey Hickman. This week, the show welcomes Megan Spenler, the recently elected student union's 2023 president, to discuss her campaign experience and goals for Laurier next year. The Political Impact airs on Radio Laurier every Tuesday at 5 p.m. Check it out!

]]> 00:21:56 <![CDATA[The Political Impact Ep 12 - Breaking the Glass Ceiling: Interview with Willaurier]]> Mon, 28 Mar 2022 20:00:00 +0000 Radio Laurier https://the-political-impact.castos.com/podcasts/59786/episodes/the-political-impact-ep-12-breaking-the-glass-ceilfqz https://the-political-impact.castos.com/episodes/the-political-impact-ep-12-breaking-the-glass-ceilfqz In this week's episode of the Political Impact, Kelsey and Rushi interview the two co-presidents, Cassidy and Priyanka from the WLU club willaurier! The group discuss gender inequality, specifically in the corporate field and how students can get involved to solve this issue! Check out willaurier website and social media to see how you can get involved and remember your voice matters!

]]> false In this week's episode of the Political Impact, Kelsey and Rushi interview the two co-presidents, Cassidy and Priyanka from the WLU club willaurier! The group discuss gender inequality, specifically in the corporate field and how students can get involved to solve this issue! Check out willaurier website and social media to see how you can get involved and remember your voice matters!

]]> 00:28:09 <![CDATA[The Political Impact Ep. 11 - Top Three: The Uyghur Minority, Mask Mandates and St. Patrick's Day]]> Mon, 14 Mar 2022 20:00:00 +0000 Radio Laurier https://the-political-impact.castos.com/podcasts/59786/episodes/the-political-impact-ep-11-top-three-the-uyghurrmk https://the-political-impact.castos.com/episodes/the-political-impact-ep-11-top-three-the-uyghurrmk In this week's episode of the Political impact, Rushi and Kelsey discuss the top three political topics of the week. The two hold an insightful conversation about the lack of action by the international community to protect minority rights in China, the evolving mask requirements in Ontario and more! We wish you a happy and safe St. Patrick's day! Tune on Mondays at 4pm on Radio Laurier!

]]> false In this week's episode of the Political impact, Rushi and Kelsey discuss the top three political topics of the week. The two hold an insightful conversation about the lack of action by the international community to protect minority rights in China, the evolving mask requirements in Ontario and more! We wish you a happy and safe St. Patrick's day! Tune on Mondays at 4pm on Radio Laurier!

]]> 00:34:44 <![CDATA[The Political Impact Ep. 10 - WLU Senate; Interview with student leader Evan Cameron]]> Mon, 07 Mar 2022 21:00:00 +0000 Radio Laurier https://the-political-impact.castos.com/podcasts/59786/episodes/the-political-impact-ep-10-wlu-senate-interview5kw https://the-political-impact.castos.com/episodes/the-political-impact-ep-10-wlu-senate-interview5kw In this week's episode, Kelsey and Rushi sit down with recent WLU senate elect Evan Cameron. Cameron is a political science major at Laurier with a passion for public policy and all things politics. The three discuss the importance of student government at University and how students can get involved. 

]]> false In this week's episode, Kelsey and Rushi sit down with recent WLU senate elect Evan Cameron. Cameron is a political science major at Laurier with a passion for public policy and all things politics. The three discuss the importance of student government at University and how students can get involved. 

]]> 00:31:12 <![CDATA[The Political Impact - Top Three: Ukraine Invasion, Chip Disputes and Substance Abuse Programs]]> Mon, 28 Feb 2022 21:00:00 +0000 Radio Laurier https://the-political-impact.castos.com/podcasts/59786/episodes/the-political-impact-top-three-ukraine-invasionjd6 https://the-political-impact.castos.com/episodes/the-political-impact-top-three-ukraine-invasionjd6 false 00:34:28 <![CDATA[The Political Impact Ep. 8 - Political Definitions and Terms: A Crash Course ]]> Mon, 31 Jan 2022 21:00:00 +0000 Radio Laurier https://the-political-impact.castos.com/podcasts/59786/episodes/the-political-impact-ep-8-political-definitions-and-terms-a-crash-course https://the-political-impact.castos.com/episodes/the-political-impact-ep-8-political-definitions-and-terms-a-crash-course In this episode, host Kelsey Hickman gives listeners a crash course of some of the most used political buzzwords and terms in our social arena. Learn, define, debate and discuss! From defining political apathy to explaining some of the most recently discussed Canadian fundamental freedoms, this episode is set to encourage Laurier students to continue to be a part of their own political education.

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  • The Political Impact Ep. 7 - Student Union Elections: Interview with Ezra and Shane

    The Political Impact Ep. 7 - Student Union Elections: Interview with Ezra and Shane

    Jan 24, 2022 • 00:55:11

    In this week’s episode of The Political Impact, Kelsey interviews the Wilfred Laurier Student Union 2022-2023 Presidential and CEO candidates Ezra and Shane. The conversation ranges from what is the student union, campaign platforms and the future vision for Laurier. Make sure to tune in to hear the message of…

  • The Political Impact Ep. 6 - 2021 Recap: The Current Events That Shaped Our Year

    The Political Impact Ep. 6 - 2021 Recap: The Current Events That Shaped Our Year

    Jan 10, 2022 • 00:37:01

    In the first episode of the new year, host Kelsey Hickman counts down the tops 5 events of the year that have impacted both student life, Canada and the world! From Covid developments, elections and natural disasters, Kelsey counts down these important events and explains how they each can affect…

  • The Political Impact Ep. 5 - The Climate Crisis: What Can Students Do?

    The Political Impact Ep. 5 - The Climate Crisis: What Can Students Do?

    Dec 6, 2021 • 00:40:11

    In this week’s episode, Kelsey interviews WLU Echohawks coordinator Caitlyn Rix. Caitlyn highlights the club’s upcoming events and initiatives to inspire Laurier students to get involved and be active eco-friendly individuals. The two discuss the rise in generation Z eco-anxiety surrounding the climate crisis, where to find the right information…

  • The Political Impact Ep. 4 - What are Students Thinking? Poll Results + The Issues We Face Today!

    The Political Impact Ep. 4 - What are Students Thinking? Poll Results + The Issues We Face Today!

    Nov 29, 2021 • 00:36:29

    Join host Kelsey as she details 3 important political issues from an international, national, and local level! The show goes over the results of the listener survey and see how politically active Laurier students claim to be. An intriguing and informative show that will capture listeners’ attention and encourage students…

  • The Political Impact Ep. 3 - Interview with Dr. Milloy: Parliament and Public Ethics

    The Political Impact Ep. 3 - Interview with Dr. Milloy: Parliament and Public Ethics

    Nov 22, 2021 • 00:55:11

    In this episode, Kelsey interviews Laurier’s own Dr. John Milloy, professor of political science and public theology. Dr. Milloy describes his career as a Provincial politician and his definition of the importance of public ethics. The two hosts an enriching conversation about the relationship between personal faith and public policy…

  • The Political Impact Ep. 2 - Gender and Politics

    The Political Impact Ep. 2 - Gender and Politics

    Nov 8, 2021 • 00:54:59

    Kelsey interviews 2 inspiring student leaders, Sarah Cody and Muskan Arif, who are executives of Wilfred Laurier’s Women Leading Politics Association club (WLPA). The three discuss what being politically active means to them and the importance of equal gender representation in government. Sarah and Muskan each highlight their own local…

  • The Political Impact Ep. 1 - Welcome to the Political Impact!

    The Political Impact Ep. 1 - Welcome to the Political Impact!

    Nov 1, 2021 • 00:13:21

    Hello listeners welcome to The Political Impact. Fellow Laurier student, Kelsey Hickman introduces the show to radio Laurier outlining both the upcoming themes and segments. Kelsey expresses her passion for politics and argues why all students have a civic duty to utilize their democratic rights and participate within their communities…

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