Pullback is a podcast that explores big ideas and asks: is this a real solution or a distraction? Through discussions with leading experts, we cover ideas that proponents say will address global problems like inequality and climate change.
Episodes
Tuesday Jan 04, 2022
Tuesday Jan 04, 2022
Encore! Look for pod favourite episodes being re-released outside of the regularly scheduled show. This was the 9th ever episode of Pullback, and it's amazing to see how far we've come while also appreciating the work we've done to get here! Continue to look forward to new episodes every other week.
Veganuary — it’s what’s for dinner! (And breakfast, and lunch…) This episode looks at the history of veganism and vegan activism, as well as vegan eating. Topics: Veganuary at the Golden Globes; veganism is getting more woke (but it hasn’t always been); there’s secret meat in everything; meat substitutes; and cultured meat.
Website: https://www.pullback.org/research/veganuary
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Pullback is produced and hosted by Kristen Pue and Kyla Hewson. Logo by Rachel Beyer and Evan Vrinten.
Tuesday Dec 28, 2021
Tuesday Dec 28, 2021
Kristen and Kyla are joined by previous pod guests Robert Miller, Samie Luc, and Jagen Johnson to revisit events of the past year on a special end of year quiz show.
Samie's charity shout out:
Jagen's charity shout out:
Robbies charity shout out:
https://linktr.ee/prairie.sage.protectors
https://linktr.ee/haresoutreach
Website: https://www.pullback.org
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Samie's Twitter: https://twitter.com/samieluc
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Jagen's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jagenj/
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Pullback is produced and hosted by Kristen Pue and Kyla Hewson. Logo by Rachel Beyer and Evan Vrinten.
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
Tuesday Dec 21, 2021
Kristen and Kyla exchange holiday gifts, with the intention of being as ethical as possible.
Website: https://www.pullback.org
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Pullback is produced and hosted by Kristen Pue and Kyla Hewson. Logo by Rachel Beyer and Evan Vrinten.
Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
Tuesday Dec 14, 2021
Kristen and Kyla speak with Madison Maguire, Head of Operations for Ontario with Second Harvest, Canada’s largest food rescue charity. Topics: what does the work of a food rescue charity look like, who do they serve, who benefits from expanding work in this area, and how has the pandemic improved Second Harvest’s digital presence?
Website: https://www.pullback.org/research/foodjustice
Second Harvest: https://secondharvest.ca
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PullbackPodcast
Second Harvest: https://twitter.com/SecondHarvestCA/
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Pullback is produced and hosted by Kristen Pue and Kyla Hewson. Logo by Rachel Beyer and Evan Vrinten.
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
Tuesday Nov 30, 2021
“Well as Prime-Minister-King I outlaw all other grocery stores and they can’t be for profit anymore.”
As part of the ongoing series on food waste, Kristen and Kyla are joined by Robert Miller to discuss the documentary “Just Eat It”, and their second attempt at dumpster diving.
Website: https://www.pullback.org/research/foodjustice
Watch Just Eat It: https://www.knowledge.ca/program/just-eat-it
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Pullback is produced and hosted by Kristen Pue and Kyla Hewson. Logo by Rachel Beyer and Evan Vrinten.
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
Tuesday Nov 16, 2021
In their most challenging challenge in a while, Kristen and Kyla go dumpster diving! Kristen shares her research on the topic of food insecurity, how it's been affected by COVID-19, why food waste is such a problem, and what we can do to improve access to food for all.
Website: https://www.pullback.org/research/foodjustice
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PullbackPodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pullbackpodcast/?igshid=i57wwo16tjko
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PullbackPodcast/
Pullback is produced and hosted by Kristen Pue and Kyla Hewson. Logo by Rachel Beyer and Evan Vrinten.
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Tuesday Nov 02, 2021
Kyla and Kristen are joined by Panthea Vatandoost and Saliema and Biraima from Daily Dose of Blackness to discuss cultural appropriation. Panthea is a television, film, and theatre actor, and founder and Managing Artistic Director of Medusa Theatre Society, and Saliema and Biraima are members of the Daily Dose of Blackness podcast and media group, designed to centre and celebrate Black youth experiences and struggles.
Website: https://www.pullback.org/research/culturalappropriation
Daily Dose of Blackness: https://www.dailydoseofblackness.com/
Medusa Theatre Society: https://medusatheatresociety.com/about/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PullbackPodcast, https://twitter.com/MedusaTheatre
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pullbackpodcast/?igshid=i57wwo16tjko, https://www.instagram.com/daily.doseofblackness/, https://www.instagram.com/medusatheatre/
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Pullback is produced and hosted by Kristen Pue and Kyla Hewson. Logo by Rachel Beyer and Evan Vrinten.
Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
Tuesday Oct 19, 2021
“Now I’m picturing the Lorax with guns taped to his hands.”
In this special Halloween episode of Pullback Podcast, Kristen and Kyla are joined by activist Robert Miller to talk Squid Games and share spooky stories inspired by capitalism. Robbie shares a folktale based on his Welsh heritage; Kyla puts a modern twist on a classic ghost story; and Kristen tells a tale from the Gilded Age.
Website: https://www.pullback.org/research/episode67
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Pullback is produced and hosted by Kristen Pue and Kyla Hewson. Logo by Rachel Beyer and Evan Vrinten.
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
Tuesday Oct 05, 2021
Kristen explains donations to Kyla. How do you choose an organization to donate to, and how do you recognize a good charity from a bad one? What's the difference between non-profits, foundations, and charities? How do you know your money is being well used? What is the most effective way to support an organization you care about?
Website: https://www.pullback.org/research/ethicalgiving
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Pullback is produced and hosted by Kristen Pue and Kyla Hewson. Logo by Rachel Beyer and Evan Vrinten.
Tuesday Sep 21, 2021
Tuesday Sep 21, 2021
"Oh she has a vineyard! That's the third! I know three things about Martha Stewart."
This week Kyla and Kristen explore the ethics behind meal kits. Topics: How environmentally friendly are they? Does less food waste really make up for all that single-use plastic? How are workers treated in an industry experiencing explosive growth in a short span of time? Who are meal kits for?
Website: https://www.pullback.org/research/mealkits
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PullbackPodcast
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pullbackpodcast/?igshid=i57wwo16tjko
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Pullback is produced and hosted by Kristen Pue and Kyla Hewson. Logo by Rachel Beyer and Evan Vrinten.