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Canadian Foreign Aid and the Malian Coup - 6CR #90

September 25, 2020

The recent coup in the country of Mali has lead to scrutiny of Canada's foreign aid of Mali. Darnell & Joel engage in a conversation about this controversy

History of Canadian's tax dollars in Mali
Foreign aid & corrupt governments
Arguments for foreign aid
Alternatives to foreign aid

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Song from our intro: Sho Baraka - Pedantic

References:

Definition: Rent Seeking

Canada should rethink aid to Mali after two coups, analysts say

A coup in Mali is unlikely to make matters better

Some agreement, but issues remain as West African mediators meet Mali coup leaders

Economist: Dambisa Moyo

Twitter: @DambisaMoyo

https://scotthorton.org/

Twitter: @ScottHortonShow

1970: Foreign Investment vs. Foreign Aid

1991: The Failures and Fallacies of Foreign Aid

2001: The Sorry Record of Foreign Aid in Africa

2005: A Foreign Aid Disaster in the Making

2019: Can Local Solutions Succeed Where Foreign Aid Has Failed?

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Gentrifiers & N.I.M.B.Y.’s - 6CR #89

September 18, 2020

In the last 6 months, due to Covid 19 and social distancing requirements the Greater Toronto Area opened 30 new homeless shelters. Some GTA residents are raising concerns about the changes to their neighbourhood and decreased safety. Darnell & Joel engage in a conversation about NIMBYism and Gentrification.

What is NIMBYism?
What is gentrification?
Zoning laws & rent control
Morality of gentrification

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References:

City in talks to move homeless people out of tents in 2 parks as nearby residents say they feel unsafe

Residents near Toronto shelters upset with lack of city consultation

GTA Shelter System By Ward

Mike Bibby's Oasis of Kicks | Houseguest With Nate Robinson | The Players' Tribune

Paper mentioned: Why Are There NIMBYs?

Why Do Homeowners Love NIMBY?

Black Love White Lies

Houston's Lack of Zoning Laws Will Help It Rebuild

How Zoning Rules Would Work in a Free Society

Definition: Rent Seeking

Political Privilege and Class War in the Urban Housing Market

Zoning Laws Destroy Communities

Yes, in My Backyard: The Key to Affordable Housing Is More Housing

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Do Canadians Hate Charter Schools? - 6CR #88

September 4, 2020

With the back-to-school season upon us, Darnell & Joel engage in a conversation regarding charter schools

What is a charter school?
Charter schools in Canada
Alberta recent charters school bill
Arguments for charter schools
Arguments against charter schools

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References:

Alberta government introduces bill to change rules on charter schools, home schooling

David Staples: The big story in Alberta education? There's no ugly battle over school choice

Global News Report - audio

Charter Schools and Their Enemies by Thomas Sowell

Twitter: @DeAngelisCorey

Alberta Charter Schools Handbook

https://www.alberta.ca/charter-schools.aspx

Alberta Charter Schools Research

Legislative Assembly of Ontario - Assessing Charter Schools (June 2000)

KIPP Public Charter Schools

How Underground Private Schools Are Outperforming Government Schools in Developing Nations

Low-Cost Private Schools Are Revolutionizing Education for Millions of Children in Developing Nations

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The Name Game - 6CR #87

August 28, 2020

In light of the recent slew of sports teams deciding they needed to change their name, Darnell & Joel engage in a conversation covering:

teams who changed their name change
noble objective
lack of a standard
unintended consequences

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References:

Survey shows Simon Fraser athletes want Clan nickname dropped

Former Blackhawk Jordin Tootoo asks for context with racial team names

Jordin Tootoo shares thoughtful message on Edmonton Eskimos name controversy

Blackhawks release statement defending name, logo

Blackhawks ban headdresses from home games, team events

JONES: Name change leaves long-time Eskimos fans feeling loss

Washington will go by 'Washington Football Team' until further notice

BC hockey team changes name from 'Braves' just in case it might be offensive

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Broke Billionaires - 6CR #86

August 21, 2020

Darnell & Joel discuss 8 Billionaires who lost their billions and the following causes of their demise:

Economic collapse
Fraud - ponzi scheme
Unfavourable long term contracts
War

Related Episodes: 6CR #73

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References:

Broke Billionaires: 8 Who Had It All & Lost Almost Everything

Mansa Musa I

The Difference Between MLM and Pyramid Schemes

What is a Ponzi Scheme?

Is it True that 40% of Americans Can’t Handle a $400 Emergency Expense?

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Canada’s Racist Policies - 6CR #85

August 14, 2020

Darnell & Joel have a conversation about systemic racism in Canada and cover the following:

Systemic racism vs Racist policies
Collective Rights vs Individual rights
Pierre Trudeau and the 6 Classes of Canadian Citizen
Special treatment from government and it's effectiveness

Related Episodes: 6CR #79, 6CR #57 & 6CR #30

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References:

Premier Ford says Canada doesn’t have same ‘systemic, deep roots’ of racism as U.S.

'I know it exists:' Premier Ford says he knows there is systemic racism in Ontario

Charlottetown Accord

The Law by Frédéric Bastiat

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TYPBST: Outliers - 6CR #84

August 7, 2020

On this episode of TYPBST, Darnell & Joel discuss Outliers: The Story of Success by Malcom Gladwell. This book was requested by a listener and was recommended by Andre 3000. Their conversation highlights the following:

IQ & The Trouble with Geniuses
Hard work
Hamburg principle
Rice Paddies and Math Tests
Age & registration dates impacting children's success

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The Institutes: 9Marks of Grace To You - 6CR #83

July 31, 2020

John MacArthur & the Elders of Grace Community Church decided they will defy the governor of California's gathering ban. Darnell & Joel address the following: