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Cruise Ships Part One: People
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03/08/22 • 49 min
Is it ethical to take a cruise? In the first half of this two part episode, Kyla takes Kristen sailing around big cruise, discussing tax evasion, vague labour laws, illness outbreaks, and the effects of the industry on port communities.
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Website: https://www.pullback.org/research/cruiseships
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Pullback is produced and hosted by Kristen Pue and Kyla Hewson. Logo by Rachel Beyer and Evan Vrinten.
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Cannabis
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05/05/20 • 58 min
“You’re just giving side-eye to all of the dogs in the airport, being like: ‘Hey! Don’t narc!’” In this episode – recorded on 4/20 – Kristen and Kyla talk cannabis. Topics: how cannabis works; the cannabis supply chain; legalisation; the Canadian cannabis market; the Mormon grandma story; Cannabis and the environment; and which method of consumption is best (it’s not disposable vapes)
Website: https://www.pullback.org/research/cannabis
Twitter: https://twitter.com/PullbackPodcast
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Pullback is produced and hosted by Kristen Pue and Kyla Hewson. Logo by Rachel Beyer and Evan Vrinten.
Winter Gear
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01/12/21 • 58 min
“I’ve just googled, and a Canada goose can live to be 24 years old so. There ya go.”
”Ah. It’s further proof that meanness makes you live longer.”
Kristen and Kyla examine winter boots and jackets in an attempt to answer the question: is it even possible to buy ethical winter gear? Topics: how are winter coats made, synthetic vs animal products, is there such a thing as responsible leather, how long do ducks live.
Website:
https://www.pullback.org/research/wintergear
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.
Pullback Trailer
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04/06/23 • 0 min
Pullback explores big new ideas and asks: is this a real solution or a distraction? Our first 101 episodes focused on the ethical issues behind everyday choices, and ethical movements, labels, and lifestyles. In our new season we cover ideas that proponents say will address global problems like inequality and climate change.
End of Year Quiz 2024
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01/02/25 • 43 min
Kristen and Kyla host their annual end of year quiz featuring friends of the pod Stefan Hostetter, the Director of Programs and Community with the Centre for Social Innovation and co-host of Green Majority Radio, Gordon Katic, host of the award winning Cited podcast series featuring stories about the politics of science and expertise, and Ryan MacRae, an advocate for migrant worker rights featured earlier this season for his work with the Cooper Institute on the report Permanent Jobs, Temporary People.
Stefan's charity shout-out: Rainbow Railroad
Ryan's charity shout-out: Women of the First Light
Gordon's charity shout-out: Fort York Food Bank
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Ethical Periods
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03/23/21 • 57 min
“I always feel so metal holding a chalice of my own blood.“ In this episode, Kyla and Kristen open up a discussion about menstruation, period stigma, and a range of reusable period products. Topics: period positivity, period poverty, the free bleeding movement, menstruation and the environment, plastic free period products (plastic free tampons, menstrual cups, reusable pads, period underwear).
Website:
https://www.pullback.org/research/ethicalperiods
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.
Kyla and Kristen Ruin Christmas
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12/24/19 • 79 min
In this episode, Kristen and Kyla ruin Christmas — but, you know, in a fun and practical way. This episode covers online shopping, artificial versus real Christmas trees, and solutions to reduce waste at Christmas. Kyla and Kristen also gift each other ethical presents (carbon emissions from cross-country shipping not included, yikes). Tune in as Kristen tortures listeners with misophonia by eating the world’s crunchiest cookie.
Website: https://www.pullback.org/research/holidayepisode2019
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.
Ethical Tea
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09/22/20 • 58 min
“Excuse me, but I can’t see you from on top of my horse over here. Clip clop, clip clop.” In this episode Kyla and Kristen spill the tea on tea production. Kristen tries to make chai and vows to leave future attempts to the experts. Kyla disses George Orwell’s formula for the perfect cup of tea. Topics: what is tea; how tea is produced; the tea supply chain; tea and the environment; tea and human rights; what to do about it.
Website:
https://www.pullback.org/research/tea
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.
May Day 2022 with Emily Leedham
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05/03/22 • 55 min
Kristen and Kyla celebrate May Day with special guest Emily Leedham, Prairie Reporter for Press Progress, and editor of Shift Work, a weekly newsletter round-up of national labour news, strikes, lockouts and new organizing across Canada.
Some of the topics covered in this episode include the current state of labour and unions in Canada, discussing how companies employ anti-union tactics (calling out Uber and Amazon specifically), how COVID has and will continue to affect labour in Canada, how the current state of journalism hurts the labour movement, and how workers can become empowered to protect themselves in a world that is becoming increasingly difficult to work in. Emily recommends the Organizing For Power Course, as well as Jane McAlevey’s No Shortcuts: Organizing for Power in the New Gilded Age and Eric Blanc’s Red State Revolt to learn more!
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Website: https://www.pullback.org/episode-notes/episode83
Harbinger Media Network: https://harbingermedianetwork.com/
Press Progress: https://pressprogress.ca/
Shift Work: https://pressprogress.ca/shiftwork/
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Emily recommends!
https://pressprogress.ca/amazons-anti-union-tactics-around-the-world-show-what-canadian-warehouse-workers-are-up-against/
https://janemcalevey.com/speaking-engagement/organizing-for-power-the-core-fundamentals/2022-05-10/
https://janemcalevey.com/book/no-shortcuts-organizing-for-power-in-the-new-gilded-age/
https://www.versobooks.com/books/2955-red-state-revolt
Pullback is produced and hosted by Kristen Pue and Kyla Hewson. Logo by Rachel Beyer and Evan Vrinten.
Introducing Pullback
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11/20/19 • 1 min
Welcome to Pullback! Trying to be a good person can be overwhelming in our complex global marketplace. In this podcast, we try to make it a little easier by looking at the details behind consumer movements, product labels, and ethical lifestyles. Each episode we challenge ourselves to try something new in ethical consumption. Join us on our journey to be better people! Coming November 26th.
Website: https://www.pullback.org/
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.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Pullback have?
Pullback currently has 181 episodes available.
What topics does Pullback cover?
The podcast is about Podcasts, Education, Social Sciences and Science.
What is the most popular episode on Pullback?
The episode title 'Cruise Ships Part One: People' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Pullback?
The average episode length on Pullback is 58 minutes.
How often are episodes of Pullback released?
Episodes of Pullback are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Pullback?
The first episode of Pullback was released on Nov 20, 2019.
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