Uncommons with Nate Erskine-Smith
165 episodes - English - Latest episode: 21 days ago -A bi-weekly discussion series hosted by MP Nate Erskine-Smith featuring expterts, fellow parliamentarians, and other elected officials of all stripes.
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Strengthening our social safety net with Carla Qualtrough
October 23, 2020 13:00 - 30 minutes - 21.3 MBCarla Qualtrough is the Liberal MP for Delta BC, and the Minister of Employment, Workforce Development, and Disability Inclusion. She will lead efforts in this parliament to strengthen Canada's social safety net, through EI reform and a new disability benefit. On this episode, Minister Qualtrough discusses the work that lies ahead, the challenges of rolling out income supports in the pandemic, and why we need a permanently strengthened social safety net that leaves nobody behind. This is ...
We need to ban conversion therapy with Victor Madrigal-Borloz
October 21, 2020 14:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBVictor Madrigal-Borloz is a Costa Rican lawyer and the UN Independent Expert on protection against violence and discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. Earlier this year, he published a report that called for a global ban on conversion therapy. Our federal government here in Canada is moving forward with amendments to the Criminal Code to effect such a ban, and in this episode Victor highlights why we need both domestic and international action. Victor will be appea...
Cannabis amnesty with Annamaria Enenajor
October 17, 2020 20:00 - 25 minutes - 17.5 MBIt's been two years since Canada legalized cannabis and, while there is much to celebrate, we haven't done enough to right the historical wrongs of cannabis prohibition. Annamaria Enenajor joins Nate to discuss why this matters and what should be done about it. Annamaria is a criminal and constitutional lawyer, a powerful advocate, and the founder and executive director of Cannabis Amnesty, a not-for-profit advocacy organization that has called for the deletion of records for the simple po...
Fixing our assisted dying laws with Jocelyn Downie
October 15, 2020 17:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBThe federal government has introduced Bill C-7 to fix our assisted dying laws and address the unconstitutionality of its past legislative effort. But there remain problems with the law as drafted, and Professor Jocelyn Downie joins Nate to discuss those problems and how to fix them. Professor Downie is an expert in the law of assisted dying in Canada. In 2004, she published a book on the subject, and she worked with a pro bono legal team in the 2015 case of Carter in which our Supreme Court...
Animal products without animals with Isha Datar
October 14, 2020 14:00 - 28 minutes - 20.2 MBIsha Datar is a food pioneer. She's the CEO of New Harvest, a research institute that funds and conducts public research on cellular agriculture, and she's co-founder of companies making milk without cows, and eggs with chickens. Nate and Isha discuss the potential for cell ag, how close we are to a reality of animal products without animals, and why it matters for our planet, for health, and for animals. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers o...
In service to those in need with Ratna Omidvar
October 09, 2020 16:00 - 42 minutes - 29.8 MBSenator Ratna Omidvar has dedicated her life to strengthening migration, diversity, and inclusion, through roles as president of the Maytree Foundation, the head of Ryerson's Global Diversity Exchange, and her continued work with the World Refugee Council. On this episode, Ratna and Nate discuss what was missing in the throne speech, reasons to better support charities and essential migrant workers, why the Safe Third Country Agreement needs to go, her bill to support the forcibly displace...
People, power, and profits with Joseph Stiglitz
October 03, 2020 12:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBProfessor Joe Stiglitz is a Nobel Prize winning economist, former chief economist at the World Bank, and former chairman of the US president's Council of Economic Advisers. He's also a profilic author. He's recently co-written a report that makes the case for a green recovery, he's a leading voice for both measuring success differently and addressing inequality, and his most recent book, People, Power, and Profits, makes the case for a progressive agenda to save capitalism from itself. In ...
The Age of Surveillance Capitalism with Shoshana Zuboff
September 29, 2020 20:00 - 50 minutes - 35.3 MBShoshana Zuboff is a Harvard professor, philosopher, and author of the book The Age of Surveillance Capitalism. Nate and Shoshana discuss the mass collection of personal information and data in our digital world, its consequences for individual autonomy and democracy, and what we can and should do about it. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.uncommons.ca
Motion 46 and a guaranteed livable basic income with Leah Gazan
September 19, 2020 22:00 - 36 minutes - 25.6 MBLeah Gazan is the NDP MP for Winnipeg Centre, and she is the sponsor of Motion 46 calling for a guaranteed livable basic income. Leah joins Nate to discuss her motion and to call for action to end poverty as a matter of human rights and dignity. Read the full text of Motion 46 here. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.uncommons.ca
Innovation, IP, and data with Jim Balsillie
September 17, 2020 21:00 - 46 minutes - 32 MBJim Balsillie is a philanthropist, businessman (former co-CEO of Blackberry's RIM), and he has led efforts in calling for a new innovation agenda in Canada. On this episode, Jim joins Nate to discuss a report from the Council of Canadian Innovators, how Canada lags our peer countries on innovation, why Canada needs national IP and data strategies, and what an innovation agenda means in a modern and global economy. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subsc...
Migrant Worker Rights with Fay Faraday
September 14, 2020 22:00 - 35 minutes - 24.8 MBFrom our food supply, to frontline healthcare, migrant workers are often essential workers. Yet they are both undervalued and subject to systemic exploitation through our temporary immigration work programs. That migrant workers are predominantly racialized raises additional concerns about the exploitative nature of these work programs, as our federal government has committed to address systemic racism. In this episode, Nate is joined by Professor Fay Faraday to discuss migrant worker right...
Challenging the Status Quo with Jane Goodall
September 09, 2020 18:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBDr. Jane Goodall is a world famous primatologist and anthropologist best known for her work with chimpanzees, 60 years ago in Tanzania. Her life's work is focused on conservation and animal welfare issues. In 1977, she founded the Jane Goodall Institute which does important work in nearly 100 countries around the world, including engaging young people through its Roots & Shoots program. In this episode, Nate and Jane discuss the lessons learned through this pandemic, why we can't continue t...
Challenging the status quo with Jane Goodall
September 09, 2020 18:00 - 33 minutes - 23.2 MBDr. Jane Goodall is a world famous primatologist and anthropologist best known for her work with chimpanzees, 60 years ago in Tanzania. Her life's work is focused on conservation and animal welfare issues. In 1977, she founded the Jane Goodall Institute which does important work in nearly 100 countries around the world, including engaging young people through its Roots & Shoots program. In this episode, Nate and Jane discuss the lessons learned through this pandemic, why we can't continue t...
Challenging The Status Quo with Jane Goodall
September 09, 2020 18:00 - 33 minutes - 23 MBDr. Jane Goodall is a world famous primatologist and anthropologist best known for her work with chimpanzees, 60 years ago in Tanzania. Her life's work is focused on conservation and animal welfare issues. In 1977 she founded the Jane Goodall Institute which does important work in nearly 100 countries around the world including engaging young people through its Roots and Shoots program. In this episode Nate and Jane discuss the lessons learned through this pandemic and how we can challenge ...
Human rights around the world with Irwin Cotler
August 31, 2020 18:00 - 41 minutes - 29 MBIrwin Cotler is a giant in the field of human rights, most recently as founder and chair of the Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights. He's also a former McGill professor, parliamentarian, Minister of Justice, and he has dedicated a great deal of his life to defending political prisoners, including as Canadian counsel for Nelson Mandela. In this episode, Nate and Irwin discuss the Wallenberg Centre's current work and human rights concerns around the world, including China's genocide aga...
Opening schools safely with Ashleigh Tuite and Amy Greer
August 21, 2020 19:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBParents and educators are rightly concerned about a safe September in our schools and for our kids. More, a failure to open schools safely has the potential to increase community transmission and affect us all. On this episode, Nate is joined by expert epidemiologists and professors Ashleigh Tuite and Amy Greer to discuss provincial plans, the frustrating lack of planning from the province and the need for stronger action, and the risks parents and educators need to consider upon their retur...
Cops want to decriminalize all drugs with Police Chief Bryan Larkin
August 15, 2020 15:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBIn July, the Canadian Association of Chiefs of Police published a report calling on governments to treat drug use as a health issue, including action to decriminalize all drugs and create options for a safer drug supply. In this episode, Waterloo Police Chief Bryan Larkin joins Nate to talk about why police in Canada want to decriminalize all drugs. As the CACP report notes: "We must adopt new and innovative approaches if we are going to disrupt the current trend of drug overdoses impactin...
Truth and Reconciliation with Senator Murray Sinclair
August 11, 2020 16:00 - 41 minutes - 28.7 MBSenator Murray Sinclair has accomplished much in his career, including as a judge in Manitoba and as the Chair of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Nate is joined by Senator Sinclair to discuss the government's reconciliation efforts to date, the slow pace of change, and how we can improve efforts going forward. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.uncommons.ca
Canada-China Relations with Stephanie Carvin
August 05, 2020 15:00 - 31 minutes - 21.8 MBChina has arbitrarily detained Canadians Michael Kovrig and Michael Spavor, weaponized tariffs and trade, violated international law and human rights in Hong Kong, and continues to commit mass atrocities against the Uyghurs. In this episode, Nate is joined by national security expert and professor Stephanie Carvin to discuss Canada’s relationship with China. Professor Carvin is also the co-host of the Intrepid Podcast focused on national security law and you can follow her on Twitter here....
A history of UNDRIP advocacy with Jaime Battiste
July 30, 2020 20:00 - 29 minutes - 20.3 MBIn 2019, Jaime Battiste was elected as the MP for Sydney—Victoria, and he's the first Mi'kmaw MP in Canada. He's been a professor at Cape Breton University, a senior advisor to Eskasoni Band Council, a citizenship coordinator for KMKNO and Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief. In addition to his MP role, Jaime is also the Chair of the Liberal Indigenous Caucus. In this episode, Nate and Jaime have a conversation about reconciliation, economic racism, and UNDRIP. This is a public episod...
Sex, Drugs, and Evidence-Based Policy with Richard Elliott
July 23, 2020 16:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBWhile we've recognized the criminal law's failure in our approach to assisted dying and cannabis, we continue to undermine the human rights of sex workers and people who use drugs. Seven years ago in Bedford, the Supreme Court struck down criminal laws against prostitution because they prevented sex workers from taking measures to increase their safety. Our current laws don't fare much better, and decriminalization is a logical next step. In another area of consensual crime, the Canadian A...
Well-being with Jenica Atwin
July 17, 2020 19:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBJenica Atwin is the MP for Fredericton and the first Green MP in New Brunswick. In this episode, Nate is joined by Jenica to talk about life as a first-time MP in these difficult times. They discuss making mental health a priority, the importance of measuring well-being, why she's definitely not running for leader, independence in the House, and the challenges of raising a young family while serving in parliament. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subsc...
Hero Pay Hypocrisy with Jerry Dias
July 14, 2020 20:00 - 32 minutes - 22.8 MBDespite public statements in support of a strong minimum wage, CEOs of our national grocers communicated directly with each other about the prospect of ending pandemic pay for essential workers. On this episode, Nate is joined by Unifor president Jerry Dias to discuss the Industry committee hearings, the growth of precarious work in our country, the NAFTA re-negotiation, and more. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episo...
Anti-Black Racism in Canada with Greg Fergus
June 27, 2020 07:00 - 30 minutes - 21.6 MBThe Prime Minister kneeled at an anti-racism protest, and then declared in the House of Commons that "we will do everything we can to eradicate" racism. The Parliamentary Black Caucus has published a roadmap to that goal, signed by 160 parliamentarians, including many cabinet ministers. Nate speaks about the letter and its calls to action with Greg Fergus, Liberal MP and Chair of the Parliamentary Black Caucus. Read the full statement here. This is a public episode. If you would like to ...
New ag-gag laws punish whistleblowers with Camille Labchuk and Peter Sankoff
June 25, 2020 14:00 - 30 minutes - 21.2 MBIn the face of opposition from legal scholars, animal rights advocates, and associations of journalists, Ontario has now passed unconstitutional ag-gag laws, an attempt to silence whistleblowers who expose animal cruelty. Nate speaks with Animal Justice lawyer Camille Labchuk and University of Alberta law professor Peter Sankoff about efforts in Ontario and across our country to hide animal cruelty on farms. Check out Camille and Peter's own podcast Paw and Order and donate to the efforts ...
Managing our mental health with Senator Stan Kutcher
June 22, 2020 20:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBThe pandemic and economic fall-out have taken a toll on our society in a number of different ways, including a serious impact on our mental health. Before his appointment, Senator Stan Kutcher was an expert in the area, having served as the department head of psychiatry at Dalhousie University and as the director of the WHO Collaborating Centre for Research and Training in Mental Health. Nate and Senator Kutcher discuss the impact of the crisis, how mental health supports can be improved, an...
What should happen to the CERB? with Professor Jennifer Robson
June 10, 2020 17:00 - 28 minutes - 19.7 MBThe Canada Emergency Response Benefit (CERB) has provided critical income support to millions of Canadians, but it's set to expire for many at the end of June. Should we extend the CERB? Improve it? Expand it? Nate is joined by Jennifer Robson, Carleton Professor and expert in social policy, to discuss the future of CERB. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.uncommons.ca
The role of a judge with David Stratas
June 09, 2020 16:00 - 52 minutes - 36.4 MBJustice David Stratas sits on the Federal Court of Appeal, he's been prolific in writing judgments, and he's been vocal about the role judges should play. He was also a mentor to Nate and as a professor at Queen's University he taught Nate constitutional law. In this episode, the two have a conversation about the separation of powers: the role of courts versus the role of the legislature. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bon...
Cities in financial crisis with John Tory
June 04, 2020 15:00 - 35 minutes - 24.4 MBCities are in dire financial straits and need federal support. Nate is joined by Toronto Mayor John Tory to discuss the city's financial needs in this crisis, how Toronto can better address racism in the wake of the tragic death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet, as well as important issues of affordable housing and public health.
Cities in financial crisis with Mayor John Tory
June 04, 2020 15:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBCities are in dire financial straits and need federal support. Nate is joined by Toronto Mayor John Tory to discuss the city's financial needs in this crisis, how Toronto can better address racism in the wake of the tragic death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet, as well as important issues of affordable housing and public health. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.uncommons.ca
Race, crime, and criminal justice with Akwasi Owusu-Bempah
June 03, 2020 18:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBProtests against police violence and discrimination have taken place across the US and in Canada, and we need to do more to recognize and address racism. Nate speaks with Professor Akwasi Owusu-Bempah, a criminologist at U of T, Director of Research at Cannabis Amnesty, and expert in race, crime, and criminal justice. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.uncommons.ca
The odd couple of basic income, part 2 with Hugh Segal
May 31, 2020 13:00 - 34 minutes - 23.5 MBFormer Senators Art Eggleton (Liberal) and Hugh Segal (Conservative) have been champions of a basic income in Canada. In part 2, Nate is joined by Hugh to discuss one Tory’s lonely battle to end poverty in Canada. Hugh is a former Senator, and served as Chief of Staff to both Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and Premier Bill Davis. His recent book on the subject: Bootstraps Need Boots: One Tory’s Lonely Fight to End Poverty in Canada.
The odd couple of basic income, part 2 with Hugh Segal
May 31, 2020 13:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBFormer Senators Art Eggleton (Liberal) and Hugh Segal (Conservative) have been champions of a basic income in Canada. In part 2, Nate is joined by Hugh to discuss one Tory’s lonely battle to end poverty in Canada. Hugh is a former Senator, and served as Chief of Staff to both Prime Minister Brian Mulroney and Premier Bill Davis. His recent book on the subject: Bootstraps Need Boots: One Tory’s Lonely Fight to End Poverty in Canada. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss ...
The odd couple of basic income, part 1 with Art Eggleton
May 30, 2020 13:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBFormer Senators Art Eggleton (Liberal) and Hugh Segal (Conservative) have been champions of a basic income in Canada. In part 1, Nate is joined by Art to discuss his passion for social justice and ending poverty through a basic income. Art has a long history of public service, as a former Senator, Minister, MP, and Mayor of Toronto. As a Senator, he founded the all-party anti-poverty caucus which Nate has carried on. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other s...
The scandal in our nursing homes with Pat Armstrong
May 28, 2020 13:00 - 35 minutes - 24.9 MBA recent military report has highlighted the deplorable state of private nursing homes in Ontario, a scandal that experts and families have drawn attention to for years. It is hard to understand, impossible to accept, and Pat Armstrong has solutions. She's a distinguished research professor and sociologist at York University, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, and has researched and published for decades on the issue of seniors care. This is a public episode. If you would like to disc...
Press freedom in a time of COVID-19 with Maria Ressa
May 25, 2020 14:00 - 34 minutes - 23.9 MBMaria Ressa is a highly-regarded journalist and author in the Philippines. As an outspoken critic of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte she was arrested on multiple occasions for critical reporting on the government. Maria is one of the journalists included in the Time's Person of the Year 2018, and in 2019, she received a Tribute honour from the Canadian Journalism Foundation for "her powerful defence of truth in the face of daunting obstacles, including threats to her life”. This is a p...
Press freedom in a time of COVID-19 with Maria Ressa
May 25, 2020 14:00 - 34 minutes - 23.6 MBMaria Ressa is a highly-regarded journalist and author in the Philippines. As an outspoken critic of Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte she was arrested on multiple occasions for critical reporting on the government. Maria is one of the journalists included in the Time's Person of the Year 2018, and in 2019, she received a Tribute honour from the Canadian Journalism Foundation for "her powerful defence of truth in the face of daunting obstacles, including threats to her life”.
Testing and Tracing with Dr. Michael Warner
May 22, 2020 22:00 - 21 minutes - 14.8 MBDr. Michael Warner is the Director of Critical Care at Michael Garron Hospital, working on the frontline to treat patients with COVID-19. He speaks to Nate about how we are falling short in necessary efforts to test and trace, and the need for more serious action to save lives. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.uncommons.ca
From Paddling to Parliament with Adam van Koeverden
May 19, 2020 16:00 - 35 minutes - 24.7 MBAdam van Koeverden won four Olympic medals for Canada as a paddler, including a gold medal in 2004, and he's been Canada's flag bearer in both opening and closing Olympic ceremonies. He's now the Liberal MP for Milton, and speaks to Nate about how and why he made the move from paddling to Parliament, and the important work of Conquer COVID-19 (www.conquercovid19.ca). This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit ww...
Gun control with Ken Price and Claire Smith
May 15, 2020 19:00 - 40 minutes - 27.9 MBKen Price and Claire Smith’s daughter is a victim and survivor of the Danforth shooting. They talk to Nate about their journey as gun control advocates with the Danforth Families for Safe Communities (danforthfamilies.com), their views on recent government action to ban assault rifles, and what more they want to see. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.uncommons.ca
Gun control with Ken Price and Claire Smith
May 15, 2020 19:00 - 40 minutes - 27.7 MBKen Price and Claire Smith’s daughter is a victim and survivor of the Danforth shooting. They talk to Nate about their journey as gun control advocates with the Danforth Families for Safe Communities (danforthfamilies.com), their views on recent government action to ban assault rifles, and what more they want to see.
Infodemic with Tim Caulfield
May 11, 2020 21:00 - 26 minutes - 30.9 MBThere has been an incredible amount of false information about the pandemic, both from the dark corners of the internet and from world leaders. Tim Caulfield is a Canadian professor who has devoted his career to debunking pseudoscience. He speaks with Nate about popular COVID-19 myths, his work to combat this "infodemic", and why Gwyneth Paltrow is still wrong about everything. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes...
Gun control with Bill Blair
May 07, 2020 14:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MBOur federal government has announced the immediate prohibition of 1,500 models and variants of assault rifles. Public Safety Minister Bill Blair is leading these efforts. He speaks with Nate about why this policy has been put into place, how it's just a first step, and why we need a comprehensive approach to address gun violence. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.uncommons.ca
Fighting systemic inequality with Senator Kim Pate
May 06, 2020 19:00 - 43 minutes - 49.7 MBCan we become a more equal society post-pandemic? As the former head of the Elizabeth Fry Societies, Senator Kim Pate has worked in prison reform for decades. She speaks with Nathaniel about her current work to fix our prisons, why we should address systemic inequality as part of that reform, and why a basic income should be part of the solution. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.uncommons.ca
Childcare at the core with Kate Bezanson
May 04, 2020 01:00 - 32 minutes - 22.9 MBAs provinces set plans to re-open our economy, are they prioritizing childcare? The economic fallout of COVID-19 has hit women the hardest and childcare is critical for young families to return to the labour force. Nate is joined by Brock U Professor Kate Bezanson to discuss how and why childcare should be placed at the centre of recovery efforts. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.uncommons.ca
Public rules for big tech platforms with Taylor Owen
April 29, 2020 17:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MBHow can and should we regulate big tech platforms, from Facebook to Google? Our online lives are largely filtered through a small number of these companies and we need new laws to protect the public interest. Nathaniel is joined by Professor Taylor Owen, McGill University’s Chair in Media, Ethics and Communications, to discuss the issue of platform governance. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.uncomm...
Power to Parliament with Michael Chong
April 26, 2020 15:00 - 36 minutes - 25.5 MBConservative MP Michael Chong has been a strong advocate for empowering Parliament, including through his Reform Act. Nate speaks to Michael about the need for greater independence in politics, his experience resigning from cabinet in 2006 and running for leadership in 2017, and how we can and should strengthen our parliamentary institutions. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.uncommons.ca
The doctor is in. Hedy Fry on COVID-19 and the opioid crisis
April 22, 2020 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27.5 MBDr. Hedy Fry, Liberal MP for Vancouver Centre, has been a pioneer in the fight to treat drug use as a health issue. She speaks with Nathaniel about how COVID-19 exacerbates the realities of vulnerable populations, how B.C. is taking steps to address a contaminated drug supply, and her passion for the Charter and for life in politics. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.uncommons.ca
The doctor is in. Hedy Fry on COVID-19 and the opioid crisis
April 22, 2020 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27.4 MBDr. Hedy Fry, Liberal MP for Vancouver Centre, has been a pioneer in the fight to treat drug use as a health issue. She speaks with Nathaniel about how COVID-19 exacerbates the realities of vulnerable populations, how B.C. is taking steps to address a contaminated drug supply, and her passion for the Charter and for life in politics.
Effective Altruism and Animal Rights with Peter Singer
April 18, 2020 15:00 - 51 minutes - 35.5 MBPeter Singer may well be the world’s most influential living philosopher. In episode 8, Nathaniel speaks with Peter about effective altruism and global poverty, animal rights, food policy and the need for a global ban on wet markets, and broader questions including how we can make the biggest difference. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.uncommons.ca