{"id":2205,"date":"2020-10-15T21:53:33","date_gmt":"2020-10-16T01:53:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/cusjc.ca\/midweek\/?p=2205"},"modified":"2020-10-23T17:54:36","modified_gmt":"2020-10-23T21:54:36","slug":"midweek-podcasts-october-14-2020-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/cusjc.ca\/midweek\/midweek-podcasts-october-14-2020-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Midweek Podcasts October 14, 2020"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019re back with another edition of Midweek, which means three more podcasts for you! This week, Midweek\u2019s reporters looked into pandemic puppies, new twists on Halloween celebrations, the journey of one woman who left her childhood home on her sixteenth birthday, and so much more.<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Podcast 1:\u00a0 <\/strong><\/em><strong>On t<\/strong>his week\u2019s first podcast, hosts Meral Jamal and Hamza Ali take us through stories about resilience and adaptation in a time of change.<\/p>\n\n\t\t<style type=\"text\/css\">\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 {\n\t\t\t\tmargin: auto;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-item {\n\t\t\t\tfloat: left;\n\t\t\t\tmargin-top: 10px;\n\t\t\t\ttext-align: center;\n\t\t\t\twidth: 33%;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 img {\n\t\t\t\tborder: 2px solid #cfcfcf;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t#gallery-1 .gallery-caption {\n\t\t\t\tmargin-left: 0;\n\t\t\t}\n\t\t\t\/* see gallery_shortcode() in wp-includes\/media.php *\/\n\t\t<\/style>\n\t\t<div id='gallery-1' class='gallery galleryid-2205 gallery-columns-3 gallery-size-thumbnail'><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/cusjc.ca\/midweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/THANKSGIVING-SCREEN-ALI.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/cusjc.ca\/midweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/THANKSGIVING-SCREEN-ALI-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-2211\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-2211'>\n\t\t\t\tThe Haggerts celebrated Thanksgiving over a Zoom that connected eight households in Ottawa and Windsor, and four generations &#8212; the oldest being 70-year-old Ruth-Anne Stewart (far left, top) and youngest being  five months old. Credit: Amanda Haggert\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon landscape'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/cusjc.ca\/midweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/THANKSGIVING-NOTE-ALI-dinner-rotated-1-rotated.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/cusjc.ca\/midweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/THANKSGIVING-NOTE-ALI-dinner-rotated-1-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-2210\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-2210'>\n\t\t\t\tOnce it was decided that they were going to celebrate Thanksgiving virtually, Ruth-Anne Stewart began prepping a huge dinner. She made seven family portions and had them delivered to the doorsteps of the family members in Ottawa. Credit: Amanda Haggert\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><dl class='gallery-item'>\n\t\t\t<dt class='gallery-icon portrait'>\n\t\t\t\t<a href='https:\/\/cusjc.ca\/midweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/THANKSGIVING-FEAST-ALI.jpg'><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"150\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/cusjc.ca\/midweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/THANKSGIVING-FEAST-ALI-150x150.jpg\" class=\"attachment-thumbnail size-thumbnail\" alt=\"\" aria-describedby=\"gallery-1-2209\" \/><\/a>\n\t\t\t<\/dt>\n\t\t\t\t<dd class='wp-caption-text gallery-caption' id='gallery-1-2209'>\n\t\t\t\tRuth-Anne Stewart made a note for every household, telling how to properly reheat all the food and expressing her gratefulness to still be able to celebrate with everyone. \u201cIt just shows her love,\u201d says Alex Haggert, her granddaughter. Credit: Amanda Haggert\n\t\t\t\t<\/dd><\/dl><br style=\"clear: both\" \/>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\n<p>Thanksgiving means getting together and sharing a big turkey, ham, and sometimes even duck. This year, eight households who used to share a Thanksgiving meal across the table shared it through their screens. Midweek\u2019s Hamza Ali spoke to a young woman about how their virtual celebration went &#8212; and all the care, work and love that went into it.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2208\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cusjc.ca\/midweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/BLOG.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2208\" class=\"wp-image-2208 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cusjc.ca\/midweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/BLOG-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2208\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Jenna Justinich, the owner of wellness blog Wholesome Mama, holding her baby Noa. <em>Credit: Jenna Justinich <\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p>Also trying to keep safe during the pandemic is a kindergarten teacher at Hopewell Avenue Public School in Ottawa. Midweek\u2019s Paige Kahkonen spoke to Valda Goudie about what a day for kindergarteners looks like these days.<\/p>\n<p>We will also hear about how recent graduates are dealing with recurring business closures and decreasing job opportunities. Midweek\u2019s Meral Jamal brings us that story.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, Midweek\u2019s Natalie McGraths tells us the story of a new mom who turned to blogging for support on her journey of raising a baby during the time of COVID.<\/p>\n<p>This week\u2019s podcast was produced by Hannah Rivkin and Graham Swaney.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/910590922&amp;color=%23cc3300&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false&amp;show_teaser=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"><span data-mce-type=\"bookmark\" style=\"display: inline-block; width: 0px; overflow: hidden; line-height: 0;\" class=\"mce_SELRES_start\">\ufeff<\/span><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc; line-break: anywhere; word-break: normal; overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap; text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: 100;\"><a style=\"color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;\" title=\"Carleton Journalism\" href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/capital-news-online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Carleton Journalism<\/a> \u00b7 <a style=\"color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;\" title=\"Midweek Podcast | October 14, 2020 (#1)\" href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/capital-news-online\/midweek-podcast-october-14-2020-1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Midweek Podcast | October 14, 2020 (#1)<\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Podcast 2:\u00a0 <\/strong><\/em>New beginnings and change can be difficult, but sometimes a furry baby can make it easier. Adopting dogs has increased during the pandemic, and Midweek\u2019s host Kate Schellenberg looked into whether puppies and the pandemic are a good fit.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2225\" style=\"width: 277px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cusjc.ca\/midweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Rima-Moussalli-crop.jpeg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2225\" class=\"wp-image-2225 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/cusjc.ca\/midweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Rima-Moussalli-crop-267x300.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"267\" height=\"300\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2225\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Midweek reporter Rima Moussalli, and a pre-pandemic pup<\/p><\/div>\n<p>In this podcast, we also hear from a local tattoo artist who says the pandemic has given him the time to focus on opening a new tattoo parlor on Bank Street. Midweek\u2019s Rima Moussalli spoke to the co-owner about his worries and hopes for the new business.<\/p>\n<p>While some are seeking companions or opening shops, others are returning to their usual workplaces after months of staying home. Midweek\u2019s host Kevin O\u2019Rourke McColl sat down with his sister, who has gone back to working with seniors three days a week\u2014not without adjustments, of course.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, we hear from Midweek\u2019s Taylor Clark about a woman\u2019s journey of leaving home because of abuse the day she turned 16 &#8212; and about her visit back to that home decades later.<\/p>\n<p>This week\u2019s podcast was produced by Emily Koch and Camryn Patterson.<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/w.soundcloud.com\/player\/?url=https%3A\/\/api.soundcloud.com\/tracks\/910582012&amp;color=%23cc3300&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_comments=true&amp;show_user=true&amp;show_reposts=false&amp;show_teaser=true\" width=\"100%\" height=\"166\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<div style=\"font-size: 10px; color: #cccccc; line-break: anywhere; word-break: normal; overflow: hidden; white-space: nowrap; text-overflow: ellipsis; font-family: Interstate,Lucida Grande,Lucida Sans Unicode,Lucida Sans,Garuda,Verdana,Tahoma,sans-serif; font-weight: 100;\"><a style=\"color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;\" title=\"Carleton Journalism\" href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/capital-news-online\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Carleton Journalism<\/a> \u00b7 <a style=\"color: #cccccc; text-decoration: none;\" title=\"Midweek Podcast | October 14, 2020 (#2)\" href=\"https:\/\/soundcloud.com\/capital-news-online\/midweek-podcast-september-30-2020-4\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Midweek Podcast | October 14, 2020 (#2)<\/a><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2212\" style=\"width: 413px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cusjc.ca\/midweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Holmes-resized.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2212\" class=\"wp-image-2212\" src=\"https:\/\/cusjc.ca\/midweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Holmes-resized-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"403\" height=\"302\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2212\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Podcast 3 co-host Kayla Holmes in her Holmes studio&#8230;(cue groaning now)<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong><em>Podcast 3:<\/em>\u00a0 O<\/strong>n this week\u2019s third podcast, producers Ethan Diamandas and Kieran Heffernan put together stories about Halloween in scary times, an online art gallery, and more.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s no secret that the number of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. is significantly more than in Canada. Midweek\u2019s Kindra Squire spoke to a second-year university student in South Carolina about what life has been like for her during the pandemic.<\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, Midweek\u2019s Ingrid Mutoni spoke to a Canadian international student at Arizona State University about celebrating Thanksgiving away from home as borders remain closed.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2213\" style=\"width: 330px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cusjc.ca\/midweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/reid-resized.jpg\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2213\" class=\"wp-image-2213\" src=\"https:\/\/cusjc.ca\/midweek\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/reid-resized-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"320\" height=\"427\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-2213\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Co-host Warren Reid, whose desk is apparently accessible only by crossing a perilously wobbly rope bridge.<\/p><\/div>\n<p>A local campground is also adjusting its approach to holidays and celebrations by tweaking their Halloween events. Midweek\u2019s Matthew Newell spoke to the co-owners about how they&#8217;re adapting.<\/p>\n<p>Virtual art is nothing new, but an online gallery is trying to change how young people connect with art. Midweek\u2019s Kayla Holmes spoke to the director of Sweetpea Gallery.<\/p>\n<p>But <em>plays<\/em> over Zoom?<\/p>\n<p>Not so farfetched in the age of COVID. Midweek\u2019s Warren Reid spoke to Ryan Pepper, an Ottawa playwright and creator of \u201cCan. Lit. 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