Future Intended Podcast

LGBTQIA+ activism in Hamilton

We're joined by Cole Gately (Adult educator) and Amber Dean (Professor, English & Cultural Studies, McMaster University) to talk about LGBTQIA+ activism in Hamilton, past, present and future.

Caring for animals

Terry Cooke hosts Janine Stoll (Operations Manager and Co-Founder, Ladybird Animal Sanctuary) and Greg Evans (Business Partnership Lead, Progressive Animal Welfare Services). 

A lonely fight: Hugh Segal and universal basic income

Terry Cooke talks with the Honorary Hugh Segal to discuss his career in politics including his “lonely fight” as a Conservative to advocate for a universal basic income for all Canadians.

Once upon a time...in Hamilton: Our local film industry

Terry Cooke talks with Debbie Spence (City of Hamilton) and Nathan Fleet (Executive Director, Hamilton Film Festival) about Hamilton's booming film industry -- where we are now and what the future holds.

Syrian newcomers in Hamilton

Terry Cooke sits down with two staff members at Immigrants Working Centre -- Wael Ghali (Vice Principal, LINC) and Eman Israil-Elmasri (Employment Specialist, WorkLINC program) to talk about some of the challenges faced by newcomers -- and Syrian newcomer Saher Emmun, who shares his story of settling in Hamilton.

Cycling in Hamilton, pt. 2

Terry Cooke talks with Jamie Stuckless (Executive Director, Share the Road Cycling Coalition) and Jay Krause (Chair, Cycle Hamilton) about issues related to cycling including transportation justice and what it means to "share the road". 

Cycling in Hamilton, pt. 1

Terry Cooke sits down with Kate Whalen (Past Chair, Cycle Hamilton) and Ryan McGreal (Editor, Raise the Hammer) to talk about cycling in Hamilton. Recorded live at a coffeehouse Vital Signs chat.

Faith and philanthropy: Islam and Judaism

Terry Cooke talks with two faith leaders about the links between faith and philanthropy. Imam Hosam Helal (Islamic Society of North America) talks about how giving, truth and love. Rabbi Daniel Green (Adas Israel Synagogue) talks about tzedakah and its connection with social justice.