CUSA presidential election season is here!

In this episode of the Charlatan Live podcast, Charlatan News editors and CUSA debate moderators, Michael McBean and Maia Tustonic, join us live in the studio to tell us all about this year's candidates.

If you’re still torn for who you should vote for, this episode will give you some answers! Ballots go out tomorrow on Feb 3. and close on Feb. 5. You can read more about the CUSA election on the charlatan.ca

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The Charlatan Live is recorded in Ottawa, on the traditional and unceded territory of the Algonquin nation.

Sports! This episode of the Charlatan Live podcast is all about the world of sports - here in our backyard and around the world at large!

Jake Steele does a Carleton sports roundup, Keaton Mills discusses the FIFA World Cup draw, and Zoe Pierce and Justin Ball are on the pod to discuss how to pick a sports team to root for! You don’t want to miss it!

Do you have story tips or want to get involved? Get in touch with us at podcast.charlatanlive@gmail.com

The Charlatan Live is recorded in Ottawa, on the traditional and unceded territory of the Algonquin nation.

Are your 8:30 classes lowering your CGPA? In this month’s episode of The Charlatan Live, Justin and Yanjano investigate the science behind the dreaded 8 am class. Speaking with students and tutors, they'll explore common thoughts on early morning classes, their impact on academic performance, and why getting out of bed can feel impossible for some students.

This episode features discussions on chronotypes, long commutes, and some hard truths about whether Justin and Yanjano should pack their bags and move to Germany.

Do you have story tips or want to get involved with the podcast? Get in touch with Justin and Yanjano⁠ at podcast.charlatanlive@gmail.com

Works Cited:

Biller, Anna M., et al. “Sleep improvements on days with later school starts persist after 1 year in a flexible start system.” Scientific Reports, vol. 12, no. 1, Feb. 2022, p. 2787. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-06209-4.

Evans, M. D. R., et al. “Identifying the Best Times for Cognitive Functioning Using New Methods: Matching University Times to Undergraduate Chronotypes.” Frontiers in Human Neuroscience, vol. 11, Apr. 2017, p. 188. https://doi.org/10.3389/fnhum.2017.00188.

“Sleep Timing — CSRC.” CSRC, www.researchsleep.ca/timing.

Yeo, Sing Chen, et al. “Early morning university classes are associated with impaired sleep and academic performance.” Nature Human Behaviour, vol. 7, no. 4, Feb. 2023, pp. 502–14. https://doi.org/10.1038/s41562-023-01531-x.

The Charlatan Live is recorded in Ottawa, on the traditional and unceded territory of the Algonquin nation.