August 25, 2021 - Paul Wells; Aiding Afghan Sikhs; Public Spaces during Crisis; Linden MacIntyre

<p>13:32 | Maclean’s Magazine senior writer Paul Wells on the progression of the federal election campaigns a week in and how he still gets surprised by the electoral process even after 25+ years of covering Canadian politics. </p> <p>47:57 | World Sikh Organization of Canada's Harman Singh Kandola details the plight of Afghan Sikhs and Hindus who are in ever-increasing danger amid the advance and takeover by the Taliban in Afghanistan.</p> <p>1:10:25 | #MyJasper Memories | Maligne Canyon - Ryan takes us to the impressive natural formation containing waterfalls and underground streams plus vast plant and animal life. https://www.jasper.travel/realtalk</p> <p>1:14:13 | Director of NYU's Institute for Public Knowledge Eric Klinenberg explains how the pandemic highlights the value of public spaces, including parks, libraries, transit and schools.</p> <p>1:33:37 | Legendary Canadian broadcaster and journalist Linden Macintyre on the state of journalism in Canada, the need for an independent press, and what keeps him motivated.</p>