May 28th, 2012 at 7:50AM

Episode 86: Censi

This week on SlightlySauced, we have real life statistician Alex call in via Skype to discuss the importance of the census, and help us to understand the intricacies of statistics. We also answer an email from Ernie, and get off topic while discussing a video that went viral this past week. It’s a wreck of a show, but it’s all in good fun when we get SlightlySauced.

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Is the census an invasion of citizens’ privacy? Let us know what you think!

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May 21st, 2012 at 9:46AM

Episode 85: No Such Thing as a Bad Job

On this week’s episode of SlightlySauced, our regular crew works to extricate Federal Finance Minister Jim Flaherty’s foot from his mouth, after he publicly stated that “there is no such thing as a bad job.” Is this a truism, and if so, what does it mean for future Canadians and their job prospects? Are all jobs ultimately equal and better than being unemployed? We have a great discussion, answer some listener email, and debut Ernie’s new theme song! All that and more, when we get SlightlySauced.

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What was the worst job that you’ve ever had?

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May 14th, 2012 at 8:35AM

Episode 84: Greg Lehman

This week on SlightlySauced, our regular crew is joined by special guest Greg Lehman to talk about the impact of the lowly text message on the inhabitants of countries with less developed infrastructures. Listen in to find out how the technology that we take for granted is making a positive impact on those without access to the utilities of communication that we enjoy every day of our lives.

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What do you think? We want to know!

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May 6th, 2012 at 11:00PM

Episode 83: Bibles at School

On this week’s show, we respond to a question from a listener and discuss the distribution of Gideon Bibles in elementary schools. The conversation leads into a great debate about religion in schools, the place of religion in society, and whether or not Jon is a hypocrite for refusing to allow his hypothetical future children to read the Bible. It’s a heated debate; check it out!

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Does religion have a place in public schools?

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April 29th, 2012 at 10:59PM

Episode 82: Bully

On this week’s SlightlySauced, Jon, Jake, Kayla, Aine, Steph and Dave talk about Lee Hirsch’s powerful documentary Bully. Their discussion covers the film and its characters, the causes of bullying, the victims of language, and more. It’s a heated debate with a number of great points made. Check it out!

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#schools#education#bully#abuse#culture#language#teachers#documentary
April 22nd, 2012 at 11:12PM

Episode 81: Nafoyo Juma

On this week’s SlightlySauced, we are visited by the extraordinarily talented Nafoyo Juma. She sings a few songs for us, talks about her immigration to Canada and a really cool community garden project. As if that weren’t enough, we also answer two whole listener emails. Nafoyo is a truly great songwriter with an amazing voice - this is an episode that you won’t want to miss!

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April 16th, 2012 at 12:04AM

Episode 80: Bullet Control

On this week’s SlightlySauced, we talk about guns. Big guns, small guns, machine guns, and handguns. Our discussion covers gun collectors; sport and trophy hunting; whether or not guns and ammunition should be regulated, and if so, how. All that, some listener email and a voicemail message. It’s a great show!

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 Should guns be more or less strictly regulated? Let us know!

April 8th, 2012 at 10:48PM

Episode 79: Canadian Tranny Weddings

This week’s SlightlySauced is a double header. In the first half, we discuss the case of the Canadian Transsexual who is currently competing in the Miss Universe Canada pageant. In the second, we talk about bachelor and bachelorette parties, weddings, and common law marriages.

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#trump#jenna#talackova#beauty#queen#donald#2012#engaged#marriage#party
April 1st, 2012 at 10:58PM

Episode 78: Liberal Austerity

On this week’s episode of SlightlySauced, our regular crew (plus Derek) discuss the newly announced Ontario Liberal budget. Is it enough? Are the right programs being cut and the right ones being saved? What about full-day kindergarten and the tuition credit? How important is it for the province to balance the books? How does Tim Hudak feel about all of this? All that and more when we get SlightlySauced.

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March 25th, 2012 at 10:57PM

Episode 77: Going on Strike

On this week’s SlightlySauced, the regular crew calls for unionization, forcing Jon to cede to their many onerous demands. They discuss the pros and cons of unions in a modern world, the government’s ability to pass back to work legislation, and the responsibility that both companies and unions have to the end consumer.

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