When United States Vice President JD Vance slammed Canada’s “salad bowl immigration" as "insanity,” the internet exploded — and so did we.

In this episode, Andrea and Hostion break down the politics, history, hypocrisy, and humour behind Vance’s comments. From failed monocultural empires to the real story of immigration in Canada, they explore why diversity isn’t a threat — it’s the natural human condition.

Honest, sharp, funny, researched, and full of heart, this episode reminds us that Canada has always been a salad bowl, and always will be.

A must-listen for Canadians, immigrants, policy nerds, and anyone who loves a spicy cultural conversation.

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Global citizen and cultural intelligence advocate Muraly Srinarayanthas joins Andrea and Hostion for an energizing conversation about multiculturalism, curiosity, and what it takes to build true belonging in Canada.

From childhood cross-cultural moments to boardroom negotiations in Bangladesh, Muraly shares real-world stories that highlight both the beauty and the challenges of navigating diverse worlds. Together, they explore power dynamics, community, fear vs. possibility, and why Canada’s multicultural future depends on every generation stepping up.

Insightful, warm, and unexpectedly funny, this episode is a reminder that diversity becomes strength only when we practice it.

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In this honest and eye-opening conversation, Andrea and Hostion unpack why white aggression is so often excused, justified, or even framed as heroic — while Black, Indigenous, and racialized anger is quickly vilified, policed, or labeled “dangerous.”

Drawing on history, psychology, media patterns, and personal stories, the hosts explore how narrative power shapes who is viewed as human, who is viewed as a threat, and how bias quietly shapes everyday interactions. They also discuss the real-world consequences of these double standards, from policing to protests to family dynamics, and offer powerful reflections on what each of us can do to disrupt this narrative in ourselves and our communities.

Lighthearted moments, vulnerable storytelling, and sharp cultural insight all come together in a conversation you won’t be able to un-hear.

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