Holodomor: The Untold Story of Ukraine's genocide

This is my Final podcast! Hope you enjoy it! Below is the summary (from my pitch assignment) for my podcast!

Hi my name is Christine Hawryluk and I am here to pitch an idea for a podcast about an emotional and inhumane historical event to the podcast show Stuff You Missed in History Class. Before I begin, I have a question for you to simply think about: Have you ever thought if it is possible for people in a country to be killed very slowly at the rate of 30,000 people a day and nearly a third of them being children?  Not many of you may have heard of this event, but this is why I am here today, to inform you about the Holodomor. This was a brutal, man-made famine caused by Joseph Stalin from 1932 to 1933 on Soviet Ukraine. What makes this event most devastating is that Stalin took away something that people here in Canada take for granted—grain, which was Ukraine’s primary food source. My goal is to examine how Stalin’s removal of grain affected the people of Ukraine. To be informed about how millions of Ukrainians died in the most cruel and brutal way possible, by starvation, is something that would be an eye-opener for many. Food is something that millions of people around the world take for granted, but these Ukrainians had nothing to live off of. This is why it is important! This is why people should know about it. This event is not like WWI or 9/11 where people were killed instantly by some military machine. This event is different from others because Stalin’s motives were inhumane by choosing a method that takes much, much longer to kill a person, rather than shooting them and dying instantly. To see images of people deteriorating slowly after having no food or nothing to drink for weeks and weeks, and seeing them barely crawling on the ground is an image that will never leave someone’s mind.  The most interesting aspect of this large event is to see how Stalin’s removal of grain affected the Ukrainians: to see Stalin’s goals, how exactly these goals were accomplished, the effect these goals had on the population of Ukraine and the final result. To see this timeline of events would make those two years seem much shorter. This issue of how Ukrainians were treated very poorly by the Russians can still be seen today with what is happening in Ukraine this very moment—showing that the Russians never give up, that all they want is power over Ukraine! The mercilessness of the Russians can be seen in Stalin’s implementation of his goals on the Ukrainians where he doesn’t care who gets hurt. In my eyes, the Holodomor is considered “the lost famine,” since not many people know about it, but I am going to change that!

 

Har-har-hard to Stay Tuned: College Students, the News, and more...

This week, On The Media, broadcasting from the top of the CN Tower, is taking a critical look at the satirical spinning of traditional broadcasting and current event. Specifically, asking where are college students getting their news, and why it's significant. If the rumours are true, and college-aged students are less and less inclined to engage with tradition forms of news media, is it a concern that satirical news programming, like Jon Stewart's The Daily Show, SNL or the Rick Mercer Report, could be skewing their public opinion? 

It's Doctor Recommended: How Advertisers Manipulate Consumers

Industries have created a new, ground breaking art form that can control the minds of people. It is an expression of human creative skill and imagination but in an unexpected, twisted way. It can be written, drawn, painted, sung, danced, or composed –this art form can be presented through multiple forms. But it is like no other art because it contains the ability to control how people live their lives, how they think, how they act, and how they spend. What can this art form possibly be? You may ask. It is the art every advertiser uses to get more money in their bank accounts. It is the art of manipulation:the art of exerting clever, devious influences for the company’s own advantage. They do not care how the product affects you; they only care how the product affects their pockets. My topic is formulated to fit CBC Radio’s podcast show “Under the Influence” with Terry O’Reilly. Since manipulation is a broad topic, I will try to solve the problem of how advertisers are able to manipulate us, through tobacco ads. After carefully analyzing the audience of “Under the Influence” through mediums like Terry O’Reilly’s episode “Dear Terry”, where listeners sent in unsolved questions that they had about advertisements like: “how do ads grab our attention even when they don’t really advertise anything?” or “does having the same actors in TV ads help hinder the brand they represent?”; I discovered that the listeners of this podcast enjoy learning the fundamentals of advertising. This is why I chose to explore how advertisers are able to use manipulation through tobacco ads in the 50s.I believe this issue is an important topic because everyone in Western culture is affected by the advertising they see in the media –I will like to explain to all of you how companies are able to control our lifestyle and how they affect our way of life through the example of tobacco. The broader issue I wish to cover is to show listeners how we are all truly under the influence of advertisements through their unique ability to control our minds. The complex, imaginative, omnipotent, devious art form of manipulation has changed the world we know and I will like to show you how.

DUIs: Should They Be Private issues, or Breaking News?’

This  is  my  podcast  segment  for the  show :On  The Media. I  have  analyzed  the  case  of  a  16  year  old  boy  who  was  arrested  and  charged  with  a  DUI  after  driving  while  he  was  drunk  and killing  and  injuring  a  few  people  in  the  process. My  podcast  segment  shows  the  media's  portrayal  of  the  case  and  discusses  whether  the coverage  was  ethical  or  not. It  also  asks  the  question, should  cases  like  this  be  reported  in  the  media  in  the  first  place?

Unmasking The Flash Mob

Hello everyone,

Wow!  This was a challenging task but its finally done.

So, my podcast focuses on flash mobs.

Now, you have the opportunity to listen and learn more about this very popular phenomenon.

Here are a few of the questions that I discussed in the audio:

What has been the specific formula that has contributed to flash mob marketing success?

What methods if used improperly will cause this spontaneous act of gaining publicity to plummet into dismal failure?

And finally, what is it about these flash mob performances that attracts us?

That's it, check it out and I hope you enjoy it.

Adelina Ruffolo and Alyssia Pacheco, W:14: Listen Now!

Hi all,

So me and my partner Alyssia`s podcast is about Brand names and specifically Heinz Ketchup. We examine different techniques Brands like Heinz use in order to bring them to Brand name status. We look at advertising and marketing (relationship marketing) techniques in order to solidify our argument. We found this to be a very interesting topic in terms of looking at the different ways brands hook us in and keep us committed for life.We look at why are brand names more popular than no names and why people will continue to always go for Heinz Ketchup over any other ketchup brand.

Is Snapchat Really Safe?

This podcast is about Snapchat, which is an application that essentially allows one to exchange pictures and videos to the recipient of their choice for the duration that they choose. Once the picture has been opened, the snap is permanently removed from the recipient’s phone and Snapchat’s database. However, recently, Snapchat got hacked, making many people worried about trusting it. This podcast focuses on what Snapchat is, the safety of Smartphone applications itself, and the ways in which this application might not be safe.

 

The Marriage of the Popular and the Commercial

Remix Republic

Welcome to this week's episode, "The Marriage of the Popular and the Commercial."
Why do people listen to the music that they listen to? Why is it that the songs that you hate the most are the one's floating around in your head right now?

I discuss copyright law and the effects of popular music in advertisements on consumers. 
This episode will focus on the licensing process using current commercial advertisements as a topic for consumer targeting and manipulation.

I do not own the rights to any of the music used in this podcast. This podcast is intended for a private group of academics, not the general public, making the use of copyrighted music admissible under Public Music Law.

Humanity 2.0

Welcome to "Humanity 2.0"! In this one-time airing of my podcast, I discuss the topic of human bionics, which have been rapidly moving from science fiction to fact in recent decades and are well on their way to reaching incredible heights. In a combination of research and deductive theorizing, I explore the current level of human bionics in development and the possibilities it may hold in the future. Also, through recordings of brief interviews with randomly selected members of the general public, I delve into just how welcome such developments might be with the average citizen and the kinds of positive and negative results that might come from humankind's possible bionic evolution. Enjoy!


Image courtesy of SalvatoreVuono-FreeDigitalPhotos.net

Polar Vortex Uncovered

Hello

            My podcast deals with the polar vortex, what it is, how it contributed to our coldest winter in years and the effects it has on global warming. I also explore the debate if the polar vortex is or is not a result of global warming.

            The polar vortex is it here to stay? Or is it just a once in a lifetime occurrence? Find out!

Thanks for reading, Thanks for listening, I'll see you next time.

                        Christopher Chin

Thank the non-denominational Lord above!

I recorded this podcast with Jessica Catalli. We are emulating Lexicon Valley in content and form. The podcast explores principles of phonaesthetics and the inherent power of euphonious and cacophonous words in common vernacular and popular culture. 

Enjoy.

Shanice Grocia W14: Whats in a Name?

Does a name define your destiny? Does it have the power to unknowingly shape your life?
By asking the question: “Does a name indicate future criminal behavior?” It can stem outward and connect to a broader issue within a community that is similar to racial profiling....but instead can more or less be ‘name profiling’.

Within my podcast, I explore this concept and uncover the truth behind names otherwise known as 'distintively black' names and if a name can truly indicate criminality. 
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My Podcast- Beautiful, Ugly, Powerful Words

I recorded this podcast with Michael Pietrobon. We are emulating Lexicon Valley in content and form. The podcast explores principles of phonaesthetics and the inherent power of euphonious and cacophonous words in common vernacular and popular culture. 

Enjoy.

Sounds Like A Homophone!

Camellia here! Welcome to the world of grammar! Did you ever type a message, but you just couldn’t remember how to spell a particular word because there’s a few different ways to spell that word? Well, in my podcast episode called “Sounds Like A Homophone,” I explore homophones (words that sound the same, but have different meanings and different spellings). I offer tips to differentiate between the homophone sets, “there/their/they’re” and “to/too/two.” Also, I explore the use and misuse of homophones in social media. So sit back, relax and enjoy my podcast episode… 

In the Tech [Aliecia Brissett W14]

In the Tech is an emulation of CBC's SPARK, where in this segment I speak about Samsung's emerging technologies and how today's devices affect dating. From our behaviours, to our own personal views, and references to the movies Her, and, He's Just Not That Into You, In the Tech explores the attachment style towards dating and technology.

DISCLAIMER: I have a really bad stuttering problem and I stutter a lot in the segment. I tried my best to cut words out and rerecord but I physically wasn't able to record cohesively. With that being said, I hope you all enjoy In the Tech!

Turn Your Frown To Whatever You Want

Is the act of smiling more important than the feeling behind it? And would you still want a smile from a complete stranger if you knew it wasn't genuine but rather, caused by your specific desire or preference to see it? In this episode, emulating Freakonomics, I want to challenge the idea of strictly smiling to please and why this is a problem by drawing from research on the effects of smiling and my personal experience.

How Language Change Affects Writers? (Bariah Qadeer, W14)

Language is constantly changing and we have to be aware of the changes in order to stay up-to-date. In this podcast language change will be examined by specifically looking at the "because noun" phrase which has come in popular usage over the past year. Through this analysis, the question will be answered as to how language change is affecting us as writers? Positively? Or negatively? In order to obtain this important information please enjoy the podcast below!

DISCLAIMER: This podcast is just an emulation of Lexicon Valley and none of the views in this podcast reflect those of Lexicon Valley. 

Enjoy! 

The Psychology of Humour in Advertisements

Hello everyone! Nicole Yanqui here. It has finally come to an end. Congratulations to all on finishing your podcasts! I am so glad to be done... recording was kind of stressful. This is my podcast for Terry O'Reily's Under the Influence. It's about how humour plays a role advertising on television. I discuss some key factors that are important for attempting humour in advertising, and conclude that one key factor is the most important. Watch to find out!

Save Lives - Save Hives by Kira Harkonen and Marina Green

Podcast for Everyday Einstein:

Last winter U.S. beekeepers lost one third of their honeybee colonies while the normal winter colony loss is 15%. This is not just any statistic that you can simply wave away like you do with a bee that gets too close.

One of every three bites of food eaten worldwide depends on pollinators such as bees. It’s not just the fruit and vegetables like almonds, apples, citrus, cocoa, grapes, olives, peaches, carrots, cucumbers, melons, onions, and pumpkins, but also crops such as cotton, peanuts, and soy beans.

Having such a large influence on natural resources, the honeybees’ welfare affects the entire ecosystem. European Union Health Commissioner Tonio Borg says, “They contribute over $29 billion annually to European agriculture."  Without bees, the US would lose $15 billion in the food and farm industry. If we lose a greater portion of bees the food we enjoy will become rare and prices will go up according to the laws of supply and demand.

So step back you’ll see they are connected to every facet of our lives and losing the bees would be a major setback for the advancement of our society. For example, bees are one of the primary pollinators of cotton crops, and cotton is used in the production of many different fabrics used in clothing, coffee filters, and tents, as well as in bookbinding.

Now we ask you: What would our world look like without bees?

The cause for the disappearance of the honeybees is attributed to something called Colony Collapse Disorder or CCD. Scientists have learned, over time, that there is no one cause to this Disorder. The primary antagonist in the bees’ story is something called the Varroa Destroctor, a vampire like mite that is responsible for killing off a large portion of the bee population. But things like pesticides, fungicides, malnutrition, displacement, and other factors also threaten the honeybees. The only country not affected by CCD is Australia and it is here that scientists are trying to figure out how to prevent their destruction by tracking the bees’ movements.

Humans aren’t the only factor contributing to CCD but we can play a big role in helping to re-establish honeybee colonies.

Albert Einstein has been incorrectly attributed with saying that, “If honeybees become extinct, human society will follow within four years.” But there’s one thing most scientists agree on, which is that the most important thing that people can do is learn about bees…

So how much do you know?

The War of the Three Henrys

Hello everyone, Amanda here posting the podcast for the War of the Three Henrys like the title says. This was a conflict between three men all named Henry during the Spanish Armada, that had to do with religion and getting allies on the throne of France. Not sure if it'll upload correctly since I suck at technology. Also my power keeps flickering out so I really hope this works. Anyway here's the audio.