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The Podcast For Inquiry

Centre For Inquiry Canada
Humanism
Western Sahara
Secularism
Centre For Inquiry Canada
Secular Humanism
Medical Assistance In Dying (MAID)
Mathematics
Literature
Sabrina Little
Distance Running
Stoicism
Canadian Democracy
Private Equity
Scientific Skepticism
Critical Thinking
Science Communication
Calgary
APOCALYPSE (book)
Creativity
Sahrawi Republic

A podcast for scientific, skeptical, secular, rational and humanistic inquiry. They've got answers? We've got questions.

PublishesTwice monthlyEpisodes123Founded5 years ago
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Latest Episodes

After years of research, David Fitzgerald has come to a surprising conclusion: that all the main characters in the world's major religions are entirely the product of human imagination. While many have long doubted the supernatural feats that religio... more

All life on earth ultimately depends on energy and how it flows between biological and geochemical systems on the planet. Katherine Richardson and her team identified nine boundaries which need to be respected if our planet is to remain conducive to ... more

Lizzie Wade is the author of APOCALYPSE: How Catastrophe Transformed Our World and Can Forge New Futures. She is a science writer focusing on archaeology and anthropology, a contributing correspondent for Science, and her work has also appeared in Wi... more

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Leslie spoke about CFIC for a few minutes at the 2026 WeCanReason conference in early May. The brief talk wasn't recorded but seemed to resonate with many attendees, so today's bonus episode is Leslie recreating the speech for Podcast for Inquiry sub... more

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Recent Guests

Lizzie Wade
Author of APOCALYPSE, Can Forge New Futures; science writer focusing on archaeology and anthropology
Author, Science Writer
Episode: We've been here before: Apocalypses past and present with Lizzie Wade
Caroline Brookfield
Dr. Caroline Brookfield, helps non-creatives connect with a creative mindset
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Episode: Everyone - including you! - is intensely creative. Dr. Caroline Brookfield explains.
Christopher Labos
Cardiologist; author of Does Coffee Cause Cancer?
McGill University (Department of Global and Public Health); Montreal Gazette; The Body of Evidence (podcast)
Episode: Rooting out biases in medical studies and health advice with Dr. Christopher Labos
Richard Carrier
Author and historian specializing in naturalism and secular ethics
Independent scholar/Author
Episode: Richard Carrier believes Secular Humanism is the best political philosophy
Linda Silver Dranoff
Lawyer, author of Fairly Equal, feminist activist
Episode: Persistence, not patience, is required for progress: Feminism in 2026 with Linda Silver Dranoff
Michel Virard
Founder of the Association humaniste du Québec
Humanist Association of Quebec
Episode: Two Solitudes of Secularism: Is Quebec religious symbols law secular or anti-theist legislation?
Najla Mohamed-Lamin
Sahrawi activist and refugee-rights advocate
Sahrawi refugee community
Episode: Sahrawis Fight for Western Sahara Rights in an Overwhelmed World, with Najla Mohamed-Lamin
Dr. Jackie Nemni
Physician specializing in respiratory medicine; MAID assessor and provider
Humanist Canada (board member)
Episode: Assistance in dying: Not what it's MAiD out to be, with Jackie Nemni
Jesse Brown
Founder and editor of Canadaland
Canadaland
Episode: Jesse Brown asks: Why are Canadian Jews targeted for hate crimes?

Host

Leslie Rosenblood
Host of the primary podcast titled Podcast For Inquiry, affiliated with Centre for Inquiry Canada.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 34 ratings
  • Love it

    A very smart and timely podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gbluvaz
    Canada3 years ago
  • Seth Andrews!

    Excellent interview!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Shel Lynn
    United States3 years ago

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Thoughtful and well-researched, with credible guests and clear takeaways.
Smart, timely, and engaging insights for skeptics and curious minds.
Balances rigorous analysis with accessible storytelling.

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ENCORE: Gretchen Morgenson on her book These are the Plunderers: How Private Equity Runs -- and Wrecks -- America
Q: Why is there skepticism about the effectiveness of private equity in creating long-term value?
Because, over time, many deals have underperformed or relied on debt-driven strategies that do not deliver sustained benefits, and some claims about job creation lack transparent supporting data.
ENCORE: Gretchen Morgenson on her book These are the Plunderers: How Private Equity Runs -- and Wrecks -- America
Q: Are there ethical concerns beyond just financial engineering?
Yes, including asset stripping (selling off real estate or other assets to extract cash), pressure to cut staff, and prioritizing short-term gains over long-term sustainability and stakeholder welfare.
ENCORE: Gretchen Morgenson on her book These are the Plunderers: How Private Equity Runs -- and Wrecks -- America
Q: What happens to the debt when a private equity firm buys a company?
The firm uses debt to fund the purchase, but the company being acquired ends up inheriting the debt load, which can drive financial strain and influence future decisions like cost cuts or asset sales.
ENCORE: Gretchen Morgenson on her book These are the Plunderers: How Private Equity Runs -- and Wrecks -- America
Q: Can you start by telling us what private equity is and how it works in practice?
Private equity typically involves raising funds from investors, loading a target company with debt (leverage), and then attempting to improve operations to sell the company later for a profit, often within five to ten years.
Andrew Coyne on the Crisis of Canadian Democracy
Q: Where do we go from here, and what concrete reforms could actually improve Canada's democratic system?
Coyne suggests restoring caucus influence, reducing the leader's control over nominations, considering electoral reform (like proportional representation), and potentially mandatory voting, while recognizing the political and institutional challenges that make sweeping change difficult.

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2. Caroline Brookfield
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5. Linda Silver Dranoff
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7. Najla Mohamed-Lamin
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