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Alberta Unbound

Alberta Unbound

Written by: Paula Simons
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 In this podcast, Paula Simons, an Independent senator from Alberta, sets out to debate and deconstruct some of the myths that define and bind her province.Copyright 2020 All rights reserved. Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • New World (Dis)order

    New World (Dis)order
    Feb 18 2026

    An Alberta Unbound special episode: a live recording of a panel discussion titled "Alberta and the New World Disorder," happened on February 6th, 2026, as part of the University of Alberta's International Week. Panelists the Hon. Anne McLellan, Dr. Rickey Yada, and Dr. Charlie Mballa discussed trade, geopolitics, and a tad-bit of Alberta separatism, in their discussion moderated by Sen. Paula Simons.

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    35 mins
  • A Fine Balance

    A Fine Balance
    Jan 28 2026

    Pilar Martinez, outgoing CEO of the Edmonton Public Library, on the role of libraries in the age of AI and book bans.

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    25 mins
  • Their Chemical Romance: Dr. David Wishart and Debby Waldman

    Their Chemical Romance: Dr. David Wishart and Debby Waldman
    Dec 10 2025

    Acclaimed Metis scientist David Wishart, a pioneer in the study of metabolomics, and Debby Waldman, an award-winning Jewish-American children's author and journalist, talk about the alchemy that brought them together, and made and kept them Albertans.

    To read more about Debby's latest work, see her substack here: https://debbywaldman.substack.com/

    And to learn more about the Gerhard Herzberg award and David's research, see this link: David Wishart - Gerhard Herzberg Canada Gold Medal for Science and Engineering - NSERC
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    35 mins
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