The Pulse with Devon Peacock en Welcome to "The Pulse," your essential podcast for all things London. Join us as we dive into local issues, community stories, and events that matter most to you.   Our dynamic discussions and expert guests keep you informed and connected to the heartbeat of our city. Whether you're a long-time resident or a newcomer, tune in to stay engaged and make London's pulse your pulse. Welcome to the heart of the Forest City -- this is "The Pulse." https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/f86ef096-bf7a-11ee-ba3f-5702cf5cad0f/image/AM980_3000x3000_The-Pulse_v2.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress The Pulse with Devon Peacock no episodic Corus Radio Welcome to "The Pulse," your essential podcast for all things London. Join us as we dive into local issues, community stories, and events that matter most to you.   Our dynamic discussions and expert guests keep you informed and connected to the heartbeat of our city. Whether you're a long-time resident or a newcomer, tune in to stay engaged and make London's pulse your pulse. Welcome to the heart of the Forest City -- this is "The Pulse." Welcome to "The Pulse," your essential podcast for all things London.

Join us as we dive into local issues, community stories, and events that matter most to you.

 

Our dynamic discussions and expert guests keep you informed and connected to the heartbeat of our city. Whether you're a long-time resident or a newcomer, tune in to stay engaged and make London's pulse your pulse. Welcome to the heart of the Forest City -- this is "The Pulse."

]]> Corus Radio ciis.content@gmail.com The Cost of Compassion: Budgets, Homelessness, and Tough Choices This week on The Pulse we talk to Ward 1 Councillor Hadleigh McAlister about homelessness and the unequal response seen so far in London, service depots for homeless encampments sparked a lengthy debate at city hall on Tuesday. Then we'll be joined by political insider Nathan Caranci and community leader Jeremy McCall for the panel, with the budget, homelessness and traffic congestion on the agenda. And we'll end with a comment about public consultation in London and why it needs to be better. If you have an idea for a topic, send Devon an email at devon@980cfpl.ca Fri, 22 Nov 2024 18:04:22 -0000 The latest episode of The Pulse talks budgets, homelessness, traffic congestion and public consultation. full Corus Radio A deep dive into the financial decisions and priorities shaping London's response to homelessness and community needs. This week on The Pulse we talk to Ward 1 Councillor Hadleigh McAlister about homelessness and the unequal response seen so far in London, service depots for homeless encampments sparked a lengthy debate at city hall on Tuesday. Then we'll be joined by political insider Nathan Caranci and community leader Jeremy McCall for the panel, with the budget, homelessness and traffic congestion on the agenda. And we'll end with a comment about public consultation in London and why it needs to be better. If you have an idea for a topic, send Devon an email at devon@980cfpl.ca This week on The Pulse we talk to Ward 1 Councillor Hadleigh McAlister about homelessness and the unequal response seen so far in London, service depots for homeless encampments sparked a lengthy debate at city hall on Tuesday.

Then we'll be joined by political insider Nathan Caranci and community leader Jeremy McCall for the panel, with the budget, homelessness and traffic congestion on the agenda.

And we'll end with a comment about public consultation in London and why it needs to be better.

If you have an idea for a topic, send Devon an email at devon@980cfpl.ca

]]> 3311 Navigating the Core: Homelessness, Downtown Vision, and School Board Finances This week on The Pulse we review city council's decision to pass restrictions for new resting spaces with some reaction from Sarah Campbell, executive director from Ark Aid Street Mission and Kevin Morrison, general manager of the Old East Village BIA.  Then former London city councillor John Fyfe-Millar and political consultant Nathan Caranci join us for the panel where we'll talk about London's evolving encampment strategy, the plan for the future of the downtown and the trend of questionable spending at school boards.  If you have an idea for a topic, send Devon an email at devon@980cfpl.ca Fri, 08 Nov 2024 15:58:26 -0000 Encampments, what does the future of the downtown look like and what's going on at school boards in Ontario? full Corus Radio Exploring the pressing issues of homelessness, the future of downtown London, and the impact of questionable school board spending. This week on The Pulse we review city council's decision to pass restrictions for new resting spaces with some reaction from Sarah Campbell, executive director from Ark Aid Street Mission and Kevin Morrison, general manager of the Old East Village BIA.  Then former London city councillor John Fyfe-Millar and political consultant Nathan Caranci join us for the panel where we'll talk about London's evolving encampment strategy, the plan for the future of the downtown and the trend of questionable spending at school boards.  If you have an idea for a topic, send Devon an email at devon@980cfpl.ca This week on The Pulse we review city council's decision to pass restrictions for new resting spaces with some reaction from Sarah Campbell, executive director from Ark Aid Street Mission and Kevin Morrison, general manager of the Old East Village BIA. 

Then former London city councillor John Fyfe-Millar and political consultant Nathan Caranci join us for the panel where we'll talk about London's evolving encampment strategy, the plan for the future of the downtown and the trend of questionable spending at school boards. 

If you have an idea for a topic, send Devon an email at devon@980cfpl.ca

]]> 3094 Shining the Light: Femicide, 2025 city budget, and the Big Idea This week on The Pulse, we spotlight the Shine the Light on Woman Abuse campaign, discussing its importance in raising awareness for women’s safety. Jennifer Dunn, executive director of the London Abused Women's Centre, will join us.  Cheryl Miller and Roger Caranci are on the panel this week to dive into critical city issues, from the budget to the ongoing challenges of homelessness and encampments as well as the state of transit in London.  And in The Big Idea, we close with a commentary on homelessness, mental health and why senior levels of governments need to do more.  If you have an idea for a topic, send Devon an email at devon@980cfpl.ca Fri, 01 Nov 2024 14:45:32 -0000 Episode 14 of The Pulse full Corus Radio Jennifer Dunn joins the podcast to talk about the Shine the Light on Woman Abuse campaign, the panel follows with a focus on the city budget, encampments and more and we end with The Big Idea and why the province needs to do more on homelessness. This week on The Pulse, we spotlight the Shine the Light on Woman Abuse campaign, discussing its importance in raising awareness for women’s safety. Jennifer Dunn, executive director of the London Abused Women's Centre, will join us.  Cheryl Miller and Roger Caranci are on the panel this week to dive into critical city issues, from the budget to the ongoing challenges of homelessness and encampments as well as the state of transit in London.  And in The Big Idea, we close with a commentary on homelessness, mental health and why senior levels of governments need to do more.  If you have an idea for a topic, send Devon an email at devon@980cfpl.ca This week on The Pulse, we spotlight the Shine the Light on Woman Abuse campaign, discussing its importance in raising awareness for women’s safety. Jennifer Dunn, executive director of the London Abused Women's Centre, will join us. 

Cheryl Miller and Roger Caranci are on the panel this week to dive into critical city issues, from the budget to the ongoing challenges of homelessness and encampments as well as the state of transit in London. 

And in The Big Idea, we close with a commentary on homelessness, mental health and why senior levels of governments need to do more. 

If you have an idea for a topic, send Devon an email at devon@980cfpl.ca

]]> 3586 Rethinking Home ownership: Trudeau, bike lanes, and why you should return to the office We start the show today talking about home ownership. Will the federal government's new mortgage rules be a positive for Londoners who want to own a home? Is it time for us to rethink home ownership? Diana Mok is a professor of real estate in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph and has some thoughts on that. Roger Caranci and Jeremy McCall stop by for the panel to discuss Justin Trudeau's future, the decision by London Police to return money to city hall, bike lanes and the new school names announced by the Thames Valley District School board. Finally, we end with today's Big Idea on why you should return to the office -- and its not for the reason you may think. If you have an idea for a topic, send Devon an email at devon@980cfpl.ca Fri, 25 Oct 2024 15:07:48 -0000 full Corus Radio Diana Mok joins the podcast to talk about whether it's time to rethink home ownership then the panel joins in to talk Justin Trudeau, bike lines, the London Police Services Board and more and we end with a comment about why you should return to the office We start the show today talking about home ownership. Will the federal government's new mortgage rules be a positive for Londoners who want to own a home? Is it time for us to rethink home ownership? Diana Mok is a professor of real estate in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph and has some thoughts on that. Roger Caranci and Jeremy McCall stop by for the panel to discuss Justin Trudeau's future, the decision by London Police to return money to city hall, bike lanes and the new school names announced by the Thames Valley District School board. Finally, we end with today's Big Idea on why you should return to the office -- and its not for the reason you may think. If you have an idea for a topic, send Devon an email at devon@980cfpl.ca We start the show today talking about home ownership.

Will the federal government's new mortgage rules be a positive for Londoners who want to own a home? Is it time for us to rethink home ownership? Diana Mok is a professor of real estate in the Gordon S. Lang School of Business and Economics at the University of Guelph and has some thoughts on that.

Roger Caranci and Jeremy McCall stop by for the panel to discuss Justin Trudeau's future, the decision by London Police to return money to city hall, bike lanes and the new school names announced by the Thames Valley District School board.

Finally, we end with today's Big Idea on why you should return to the office -- and its not for the reason you may think.

If you have an idea for a topic, send Devon an email at devon@980cfpl.ca

]]> 3430 The growth of cricket in London It's a pretty common sight to see people playing cricket in London these days. A lot of people in fact. It wasn't always that way, so what has changed? Cricket has experienced an incredible growth in the Forest City and now boasts two leagues featuring hundreds of players. On this week's episode we talk to Subhash Sharma from Big Bash League about how the sport has grown over the past 20 years. If you have an idea for a topic, send Devon an email at devon@980cfpl.ca Fri, 20 Sep 2024 14:11:01 -0000 Cricket's growth in London full Corus Radio Cricket is quickly becoming a very popular sport in London, why is that? Subhash Sharma, president of Forest City Riders Cricket Club, joins The Pulse. It's a pretty common sight to see people playing cricket in London these days. A lot of people in fact. It wasn't always that way, so what has changed? Cricket has experienced an incredible growth in the Forest City and now boasts two leagues featuring hundreds of players. On this week's episode we talk to Subhash Sharma from Big Bash League about how the sport has grown over the past 20 years. If you have an idea for a topic, send Devon an email at devon@980cfpl.ca It's a pretty common sight to see people playing cricket in London these days. A lot of people in fact. It wasn't always that way, so what has changed?

Cricket has experienced an incredible growth in the Forest City and now boasts two leagues featuring hundreds of players. On this week's episode we talk to Subhash Sharma from Big Bash League about how the sport has grown over the past 20 years.

If you have an idea for a topic, send Devon an email at devon@980cfpl.ca


]]> 1439 A London tradition The arrival of Labour Day means three things. Summer is (un)officially over, the kids are back in school, and the Western Fair is right around the corner. What's involved in organizing the Western Fair, and what's new this year? Reg Ash, CEO of the Western Fair Association, is this week's guest on The Pulse. If you have an idea for a topic, send Devon an email at devon@980cfpl.ca Fri, 06 Sep 2024 14:37:41 -0000 The Western Fair returns for another year full Corus Radio The Western Fair is back for a 147th year. What goes into putting on such a large event? Reg Ash, CEO of the Western Fair Association, joins The Pulse. The arrival of Labour Day means three things. Summer is (un)officially over, the kids are back in school, and the Western Fair is right around the corner. What's involved in organizing the Western Fair, and what's new this year? Reg Ash, CEO of the Western Fair Association, is this week's guest on The Pulse. If you have an idea for a topic, send Devon an email at devon@980cfpl.ca The arrival of Labour Day means three things. Summer is (un)officially over, the kids are back in school, and the Western Fair is right around the corner. What's involved in organizing the Western Fair, and what's new this year? Reg Ash, CEO of the Western Fair Association, is this week's guest on The Pulse.


If you have an idea for a topic, send Devon an email at devon@980cfpl.ca

]]> 1452 Changing the London Way London Police Chief Thai Truong has an ambitious, an expensive, plan to modernize the police force but what does that mean, exactly. Months after a $672 million budget was approved by police, where do things stand and what's the timeline for modernization? Police response times have been getting longer and longer in recent years, but it appears that, like many other aspects of policing in London, is changing. If you have an idea for a topic, send Devon an email at devon@980cfpl.ca Thu, 18 Jul 2024 12:22:00 -0000 Modernizing London Police full Corus Radio London Police Chief Thai Truong and London Police Services Board Chair Ali Chahbar join The Pulse to talk about modernizing the police force and changing the London way. London Police Chief Thai Truong has an ambitious, an expensive, plan to modernize the police force but what does that mean, exactly. Months after a $672 million budget was approved by police, where do things stand and what's the timeline for modernization? Police response times have been getting longer and longer in recent years, but it appears that, like many other aspects of policing in London, is changing. If you have an idea for a topic, send Devon an email at devon@980cfpl.ca London Police Chief Thai Truong has an ambitious, an expensive, plan to modernize the police force but what does that mean, exactly. Months after a $672 million budget was approved by police, where do things stand and what's the timeline for modernization? Police response times have been getting longer and longer in recent years, but it appears that, like many other aspects of policing in London, is changing.


If you have an idea for a topic, send Devon an email at devon@980cfpl.ca

]]> 3371 20 Years of Rock the Park What's the secret to putting on a successful music festival? Since it debuted 20 years ago, Rock the Park has been a hit with music fans in the Forest City. How did it come to be and what's the origin of the name? Brad Jones joins The Pulse to share the origins of the festival and his hope it can run for another 20 years. If you have an idea for a topic, send Devon an email at devon@980cfpl.ca Fri, 12 Jul 2024 13:19:40 -0000 Rock the Park Turns 20 full Corus Radio It's been 20 years since Rock the Park first debuted in Harris Park in downtown London. How did it get its start? Brad Jones, founder of Rock the Park, joins the podacst. What's the secret to putting on a successful music festival? Since it debuted 20 years ago, Rock the Park has been a hit with music fans in the Forest City. How did it come to be and what's the origin of the name? Brad Jones joins The Pulse to share the origins of the festival and his hope it can run for another 20 years. If you have an idea for a topic, send Devon an email at devon@980cfpl.ca What's the secret to putting on a successful music festival? Since it debuted 20 years ago, Rock the Park has been a hit with music fans in the Forest City. How did it come to be and what's the origin of the name? Brad Jones joins The Pulse to share the origins of the festival and his hope it can run for another 20 years.


If you have an idea for a topic, send Devon an email at devon@980cfpl.ca

]]> 1525 The (not so) Oddburger Veganism and vegetarianism is widely accepted today, but that hasn't always been the case. It was viewed a little differently when Oddburger (then named Globally Local) first began in London. Oddburger currently boasts 14 locations with plans to open eight more plus expansion outside of Canada as well. What's the secret to their success? If you have an idea for a topic, send Devon an email at devon@980cfpl.ca Fri, 21 Jun 2024 10:37:12 -0000 The rise of Oddburger full Corus Radio London-based vegan fast food chain Oddburger seemingly can do no wrong. The company, which began in London and has now grown, has seen remarkable growth in recent years. What's the secret to their success? Co-founder James McInnes shares their story. Veganism and vegetarianism is widely accepted today, but that hasn't always been the case. It was viewed a little differently when Oddburger (then named Globally Local) first began in London. Oddburger currently boasts 14 locations with plans to open eight more plus expansion outside of Canada as well. What's the secret to their success? If you have an idea for a topic, send Devon an email at devon@980cfpl.ca Veganism and vegetarianism is widely accepted today, but that hasn't always been the case. It was viewed a little differently when Oddburger (then named Globally Local) first began in London. Oddburger currently boasts 14 locations with plans to open eight more plus expansion outside of Canada as well. What's the secret to their success?


If you have an idea for a topic, send Devon an email at devon@980cfpl.ca

]]> 1374 Violence in schools Teachers at the elementary and secondary school level are reporting alarming levels of violence in schools. It's not a new issue, but teachers say it has gotten worse since the pandemic. What is happening and what should be done? If you have an idea for a topic, send Devon an email at devon@980cfpl.ca Thu, 13 Jun 2024 13:23:23 -0000 Escalating violence in schools full Corus Radio Elementary and secondary school teachers both report escalating violence in schools. What is happening and what should be done? Craig Smith, president of ETFO Thames Valley, joins the show. Teachers at the elementary and secondary school level are reporting alarming levels of violence in schools. It's not a new issue, but teachers say it has gotten worse since the pandemic. What is happening and what should be done? If you have an idea for a topic, send Devon an email at devon@980cfpl.ca Teachers at the elementary and secondary school level are reporting alarming levels of violence in schools. It's not a new issue, but teachers say it has gotten worse since the pandemic. What is happening and what should be done?


If you have an idea for a topic, send Devon an email at devon@980cfpl.ca

]]> 1608 Remembering Our London Family June 6th, 2021 will forever be one of the darkest days in London history. Four members of the Afzaal family were killed after they were deliberately struck by a vehicle in the city's west end. Are we doing enough to address Islamophobia and all forms of hatred? What impact has the Israel-Hamas War had on those efforts? What is the status of the Our London Family Act at Queen's Park? Abd Alfatah Twakkal, chair of the London Council of Imams, joins the podcast for an in-depth conversation. If you have an idea for a topic, send Devon an email at devon@980cfpl.ca Thu, 06 Jun 2024 13:00:00 -0000 Our London Family Three Years Later full Corus Radio June 6th, 2024 marks the three year anniversary of the London terror attack. Have we made progress on addressing hate? What is the status of the Our London Family Act? Abd Alfatah Twakkal, chair of the London Council of Imams, joins The Pulse. June 6th, 2021 will forever be one of the darkest days in London history. Four members of the Afzaal family were killed after they were deliberately struck by a vehicle in the city's west end. Are we doing enough to address Islamophobia and all forms of hatred? What impact has the Israel-Hamas War had on those efforts? What is the status of the Our London Family Act at Queen's Park? Abd Alfatah Twakkal, chair of the London Council of Imams, joins the podcast for an in-depth conversation. If you have an idea for a topic, send Devon an email at devon@980cfpl.ca June 6th, 2021 will forever be one of the darkest days in London history. Four members of the Afzaal family were killed after they were deliberately struck by a vehicle in the city's west end. Are we doing enough to address Islamophobia and all forms of hatred? What impact has the Israel-Hamas War had on those efforts? What is the status of the Our London Family Act at Queen's Park? Abd Alfatah Twakkal, chair of the London Council of Imams, joins the podcast for an in-depth conversation.


If you have an idea for a topic, send Devon an email at devon@980cfpl.ca

]]> 1597 How healthy is the LHSC? A new leader has taken over at the London Health Sciences Centre. After 17 years at the Windsor Regional Hospital, David Musyj started his new role as the interim president and CEO last week. But is he the right man for the job? The list of ailments at the LHSC is long. Growing debt, high turnover in the executive ranks and low morale among staff. Should a supervisor have been appointed instead of an interim CEO with no defined timeline or objections from the board? Today we talk to Dr. Donald Farquhar about the state of the LHSC. Dr. Farquhar is a former chief of medicine at University Hospital and assistant dean at the Schulich School of Medicine. He is also an emeritus professor at Western University and has a master's degree in health policy and management from the Harvard School of Public Health. If you have an idea for a topic, send Devon an email at devon@980cfpl.ca Wed, 29 May 2024 14:55:31 -0000 How serious is the situation at the LHSC? full Corus Radio The LHSC is under new leadership, again. For the third time since 2021 the London Health Sciences Centre has a new leader in charge, but no one knows for how long. David Musyj has a lot of experience, but is he the right man for the job? A new leader has taken over at the London Health Sciences Centre. After 17 years at the Windsor Regional Hospital, David Musyj started his new role as the interim president and CEO last week. But is he the right man for the job? The list of ailments at the LHSC is long. Growing debt, high turnover in the executive ranks and low morale among staff. Should a supervisor have been appointed instead of an interim CEO with no defined timeline or objections from the board? Today we talk to Dr. Donald Farquhar about the state of the LHSC. Dr. Farquhar is a former chief of medicine at University Hospital and assistant dean at the Schulich School of Medicine. He is also an emeritus professor at Western University and has a master's degree in health policy and management from the Harvard School of Public Health. If you have an idea for a topic, send Devon an email at devon@980cfpl.ca A new leader has taken over at the London Health Sciences Centre. After 17 years at the Windsor Regional Hospital, David Musyj started his new role as the interim president and CEO last week. But is he the right man for the job? The list of ailments at the LHSC is long. Growing debt, high turnover in the executive ranks and low morale among staff. Should a supervisor have been appointed instead of an interim CEO with no defined timeline or objections from the board? Today we talk to Dr. Donald Farquhar about the state of the LHSC. Dr. Farquhar is a former chief of medicine at University Hospital and assistant dean at the Schulich School of Medicine. He is also an emeritus professor at Western University and has a master's degree in health policy and management from the Harvard School of Public Health.


If you have an idea for a topic, send Devon an email at devon@980cfpl.ca

]]> 1574 Are London city councillors underpaid? What's a city councillor worth? London city politicians are asking that question (again) with a council pay up for review only two years after the last assessment. Council compensation is a popular topic at city hall with the discussion often framed in full-time and part-time terms, but is it different this time? City councillors think so. Today we talk to a former member of council and a current member of council and ask the question, are London city councillors underpaid? Wed, 22 May 2024 15:17:59 -0000 Do London city councillors need a raise? full Corus Radio Two years after a council compensation task force did a review, city politicians are considering doing it again. Should city councillors get a raise? Is it time the job was recognized as full-time? What's a city councillor worth? London city politicians are asking that question (again) with a council pay up for review only two years after the last assessment. Council compensation is a popular topic at city hall with the discussion often framed in full-time and part-time terms, but is it different this time? City councillors think so. Today we talk to a former member of council and a current member of council and ask the question, are London city councillors underpaid? What's a city councillor worth? London city politicians are asking that question (again) with a council pay up for review only two years after the last assessment. Council compensation is a popular topic at city hall with the discussion often framed in full-time and part-time terms, but is it different this time? City councillors think so. Today we talk to a former member of council and a current member of council and ask the question, are London city councillors underpaid?

]]> 2618 Why not rent? Exploring the world of renting in Canada What would it take for Canadians to embrace renting in a more substantive way? Everyone agrees we have a housing crisis but do we talk about renting enough as part of the conversation? How affordable is it to rent in this country? Is there a stigma associated with renting? The Pulse talks to three guests on today's episode. Journalist Brad Badelt (01:23), Carolyn Whitzman, housing policy consultant and adjunct professor at the University of Ottawa (10:11) and Mike Moffatt, housing expert and founding director of the Place Centre (23:52). If you have an idea for a topic, send Devon an email at devon@980cfpl.ca Wed, 15 May 2024 13:00:00 -0000 Why don't we rent more in Canada? full Corus Radio Are you a homeowner or a renter? Home ownership has received a lot of attention during the discussion about how to respond to Canada's housing crisis, but what about renting? Should there be a greater focus on renting? What would it take for Canadians to embrace renting in a more substantive way? Everyone agrees we have a housing crisis but do we talk about renting enough as part of the conversation? How affordable is it to rent in this country? Is there a stigma associated with renting? The Pulse talks to three guests on today's episode. Journalist Brad Badelt (01:23), Carolyn Whitzman, housing policy consultant and adjunct professor at the University of Ottawa (10:11) and Mike Moffatt, housing expert and founding director of the Place Centre (23:52). If you have an idea for a topic, send Devon an email at devon@980cfpl.ca What would it take for Canadians to embrace renting in a more substantive way? Everyone agrees we have a housing crisis but do we talk about renting enough as part of the conversation? How affordable is it to rent in this country? Is there a stigma associated with renting? The Pulse talks to three guests on today's episode. Journalist Brad Badelt (01:23), Carolyn Whitzman, housing policy consultant and adjunct professor at the University of Ottawa (10:11) and Mike Moffatt, housing expert and founding director of the Place Centre (23:52).

If you have an idea for a topic, send Devon an email at devon@980cfpl.ca

]]> 2649 How cellphones and social media impact children Should we treat cellphones like cigarettes? Ontario plans to ban cellphones and block social media networks in schools this fall. Cellphone bans in schools can be found around the world but blocking social media networks is new. What impact is technology having on kids? How addictive are our phones and the content on our screens? How helpful are parents when it comes to a cellphone ban? We cover it all with Western University sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes. If you have an idea for a topic, send Devon an email at devon@980cfpl.ca Wed, 08 May 2024 12:55:00 -0000 Is Ontario's cellphone ban for schools a good idea? full Corus Radio Ontario is moving ahead with a ban on cellphones in schools, is that a good idea? How are students affected by technology? Western University sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes is today's guest. Should we treat cellphones like cigarettes? Ontario plans to ban cellphones and block social media networks in schools this fall. Cellphone bans in schools can be found around the world but blocking social media networks is new. What impact is technology having on kids? How addictive are our phones and the content on our screens? How helpful are parents when it comes to a cellphone ban? We cover it all with Western University sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes. If you have an idea for a topic, send Devon an email at devon@980cfpl.ca Should we treat cellphones like cigarettes? Ontario plans to ban cellphones and block social media networks in schools this fall. Cellphone bans in schools can be found around the world but blocking social media networks is new. What impact is technology having on kids? How addictive are our phones and the content on our screens? How helpful are parents when it comes to a cellphone ban? We cover it all with Western University sociology professor Kaitlynn Mendes.


If you have an idea for a topic, send Devon an email at devon@980cfpl.ca

]]> 1344 What should you do if you've been hacked? The Pulse with Devon Peacock is back! We started as a midday talk show 13 years ago on 980 CFPL and now we're back in podcast form. Cyber attacks were rare when The Pulse began but have become much more commonplace in 2024. How confident are you in your ability to protect your data? What should you do if you've been hacked? What is a reasonable expectation for security online? We cover it all with London-based tech analyst Carmi Levy in our debut episode. If you have an idea for a topic, send Devon an email at devon@980cfpl.ca Wed, 01 May 2024 13:00:00 -0000 The Pulse with Devon Peacock talks cybersecurity full Corus Radio How confident are you in your ability to protect your personal information online? What should you do if you've been hacked? London-based tech analyst Carmi Levy joins the show to talk cybersecurity. The Pulse with Devon Peacock is back! We started as a midday talk show 13 years ago on 980 CFPL and now we're back in podcast form. Cyber attacks were rare when The Pulse began but have become much more commonplace in 2024. How confident are you in your ability to protect your data? What should you do if you've been hacked? What is a reasonable expectation for security online? We cover it all with London-based tech analyst Carmi Levy in our debut episode. If you have an idea for a topic, send Devon an email at devon@980cfpl.ca The Pulse with Devon Peacock is back! We started as a midday talk show 13 years ago on 980 CFPL and now we're back in podcast form. Cyber attacks were rare when The Pulse began but have become much more commonplace in 2024. How confident are you in your ability to protect your data? What should you do if you've been hacked? What is a reasonable expectation for security online? We cover it all with London-based tech analyst Carmi Levy in our debut episode.

If you have an idea for a topic, send Devon an email at devon@980cfpl.ca

]]> 1349 Trailer - The Pulse with Devon Peacock Welcome to "The Pulse," your essential podcast for all things London. Join us as we dive into local issues, community stories, and events that matter most to you. Our dynamic discussions and expert guests keep you informed and connected to the heartbeat of our city. Whether you're a long-time resident or a newcomer, tune in to stay engaged and make London's pulse your pulse. Welcome to the heart of the Forest City -- this is "The Pulse." Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:51:08 -0000 trailer Corus Radio Welcome to "The Pulse," your essential podcast for all things London. Join us as we dive into local issues, community stories, and events that matter most to you. Our dynamic discussions and expert guests keep you informed and connected to the heartbeat of our city. Whether you're a long-time resident or a newcomer, tune in to stay engaged and make London's pulse your pulse. Welcome to the heart of the Forest City -- this is "The Pulse." Welcome to "The Pulse," your essential podcast for all things London. Join us as we dive into local issues, community stories, and events that matter most to you. Our dynamic discussions and expert guests keep you informed and connected to the heartbeat of our city. Whether you're a long-time resident or a newcomer, tune in to stay engaged and make London's pulse your pulse. Welcome to the heart of the Forest City -- this is "The Pulse."

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