Talking About Talking About Science

We break down the way media has been discussing vaping in the wake of the recent acute illness associated with it. How should we discuss unknowns, and cover developing stories involving ongoing research? We recorded this episode in November 2019 with special guest Koby Michaels. Sorry for the delay in releasing it - we got caught up in end-of-year business and finally got around to editing the thing!

Is climate change a political issue? Will Canada benefit from it? We tackle a pair of politically charged stories in the Canadian press. Sources and more information: The National Post: Elections Canada warns environment groups that calling climate change real could be considered partisanElections Canada:CEO Statement Regarding Third Party Requirements on Issue AdvertisingThe Financial Post: Joe Oliver: Here’s a truth few dare to utter: Canada will benefit from climate changeThe Financial...

How much evidence is needed to make a health claim in Canada? Surprisingly little. That could change next year but the proposal is facing a lot of opposition. Sources and more information: Health Canada's existing NPN databaseHealth Canada's proposed changesMore information about CBC Marketplace's investigation of natural health productsCBC coverage of the NDP press conferenceGlobe and Mail coverage of the Thirty Meter Telescope protestsBBC coverage of Liam McmulkinASLCOREASL Clear