Apr 17, 202550 minS1
<p>In this episode, host Dustyn Lanz is joined by Dr. Aengus Bridgman, one of Canada’s leading experts on misinformation and the politics of digital media. Aengus is Director of the Media Ecosystem Observatory and an...
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Civil Discourse, Please
Hosted by Dustyn Lanz · society · EN-CA
About this Podcast:
A Canadian podcast featuring social scientists and other experts to help us navigate this era of misinformation, polarization, societal regression, and democratic backsliding. Each episode explores a major issue affecting Canada and the world while identifying positive actions we can take. The ultimate goals are to strengthen the social fabric and contribute to a well-functioning democracy.
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What is Civil Discourse, Please about?
A Canadian podcast featuring social scientists and other experts to help us navigate this era of misinformation, polarization, societal regression, and democratic backsliding. Each episode explores a major issue affecting Canada and the world while identifying positive actions we can take. The ultimate goals are to strengthen the social fabric and contribute to a well-functioning democracy.
Who hosts Civil Discourse, Please?
Civil Discourse, Please is hosted by Dustyn Lanz. The show has published 11 episodes to date.
What has Civil Discourse, Please covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Disinformation in Canada's Election Campaign Shows “Pathetic” State of Social Media Governance: McGill Expert Dr. Aengus Bridgman" (17 April 2025, 50 minutes), "What Happened to America, and Can it Happen in Canada? With Political Economist Bessma Momani" (9 April 2025, 47 minutes), and "The U.S. is Now a "Competitive Authoritarian Regime" with Professor of Democracy Lucan Way" (28 March 2025, 28 minutes).
How often does Civil Discourse, Please publish?
Civil Discourse, Please publishes roughly a few times a week, with episodes averaging 44 minutes across 11 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Civil Discourse, Please?
Booking probability for Civil Discourse, Please is 18%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Civil Discourse, Please requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Civil Discourse, Please's contact route on record: verified email.
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Dustyn Lanz hosts Civil Discourse, Please, a society podcast with 11 episodes published.
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Episode #10
What Happened to America, and Can it Happen in Canada? With Political Economist Bessma Momani
Apr 9, 202547 minS1<p>In this episode, host Dustyn Lanz engages with Dr. Bessma Momani, Professor of Political Science at the University of Waterloo, to explore the U.S. political landscape and how it arrived at its current position...
Episode #9
The U.S. is Now a "Competitive Authoritarian Regime" with Professor of Democracy Lucan Way
Mar 28, 202528 minS1<p>In this episode, host Dustyn Lanz speaks with Lucan Way, Distinguished Professor of Democracy at the University of Toronto, to explore the current state of democracy and authoritarianism in the United States. They...
Episode #8
Canada’s Defence Umbrella: Is it Ready for this New Era? With Defence Expert Andrea Charron
Mar 27, 202553 minS1<p>In this episode, Dustyn Lanz engages with Andrea Charron, Professor and Director of the Centre for Defence and Security Studies at the University of Manitoba. The conversation explores the complexities of the...
- Mar 24, 202539 minS1
<p>In this episode of Civil Discourse, host Dustyn Lanz discusses the current state of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, particularly in light of recent backlash in the U.S. and its potential impact on...
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- Mar 21, 20251h 1mS1
<p>In this episode, of Civil Discourse, Please, Dustyn Lanz hosts Patrick LeBlond for a discussion of the evolving political landscape in Canada and the United States. Patrick is Associate Professor at the Graduate...
Mar 13, 202544 minS1<p>In this episode of Civil Discourse, Please, host Dustyn Lanz speaks with Dr. Philippe Lagassé to explore the potential implications of U.S. economic aggression towards Canada. Dr. Lagassé is Associate Professor and...
- Mar 1, 202557 minS1
<p>In this episode, Dustyn Lanz and Lisa Hayles discuss the ongoing backlash against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in corporate America. They explore the implications of this backlash, the...
- Mar 1, 20251h 4mS1
<p>This conversation with University of Regina economics professor Brett Dolter dives into the impacts of U.S. climate policy backtracking on Canada. It also explores the multifaceted impacts of climate change on...
- Mar 1, 20253 minS1
<p>A brief introduction to Civil Discourse, Please and podcast host, Dustyn Lanz.</p>
Episode #2
Misinformation, Social Media, Polarization & Democracy: An Interview with Dr. Samantha Bradshaw
Mar 1, 202536 minS1<p>In this episode, Dustyn Lanz speaks with disinformation expert Dr. Samantha Bradshaw discuss the complex relationship between social media, misinformation, and democracy. They explore how misinformation spreads, the...
Recent guests
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Lucan Way
Distinguished Professor of Democracy, University of Toronto
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Dr. Andrea Charron
CDSN Co-Director and Continental Defence expert, Centre for Security, Intelligence, and Defence Studies
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Bessma Momani
University of Waterloo
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Andrea Charron
Center for Defence and Security Studies
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