
Today on our final episode we examine the next pandemic after immunity. Join us as we talk with Dr. Allan Detsky, physician and professor of Health Policy Management and Evaluation at the University of Toronto and former Physician-In-Chief at Mount Sinai Hospital; and Dr. Charlotte Hammer, a field epidemiologist at the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control. Out intermission music comes courtesy of Human Music. The track is “Tea Leaves” from their 2018 self-titled release. Host/Executive Producer: Ian T. D. Thomson.
Jun 16, 2021
1 hr 5 min

On today’s episode we explore the urban environment after immunity. Join us as we talk with Professor Shauna Brail, Associate Professor at the Institute for Management & Innovation, University of Toronto; and Benjamin Gillies, a Research Fellow at the MIT Urban Mobility Lab and downtown Winnipeg entrepreneur. Our intermission music comes courtesy of Merin. The track is “Stasis in the City” from their EP “Coral Island.” Host/Executive Producer: Ian T. D. Thomson.
Jun 2, 2021
1 hr 8 min

Today’s episode is part two of an examination of Manitoba’s music scene. Join us as we talk with Stephen Carroll, Director of Music Programs at Manitoba Film and Music. Today’s episode features a selection of music by Manitoban artists, visit the episode page on UMFM.com to hear the full selection of music! The music featured on the podcast version is Merin with the track “Very Careful.” The track is from their EP, “Coral Island”: https://merinmusic.bandcamp.com - Host/Executive Producer: Ian T. D. Thomson; Associate Producer/Music Coordinator: Neil Kraemer
May 19, 2021
33 min

On today’s episode we explore at mental health after immunity. Join us as we talk with Dr. Mary Bartram, Director of Mental Health and Substance Use at the Mental Health Commission of Canada; and Lindsey Nadon and Jona Frohlich, clinical psychologists-in-training working in Manitoba and Quebec respectively.
Our intermission music comes courtesy of JayWood. The track is “Some Days” from his 2021 EP of the same name. For anyone struggling with their mental health right now, check out the episode page for some valuable resources on some organizations that you can turn to.
May 12, 2021
1 hr 2 min

Today’s episode is part one of an examination of Manitoba’s music scene. Join us as we talk with Sean McManus, Executive Director of Manitoba Music. Today’s episode features a selection of music by Manitoban artists, visit the episode page on UMFM.com to hear the full selection of music!
The music featured on the podcast version is Amos the Kid with the track “Alright”. The track is from his new upcoming album, “No More New Ideas”: https://amosthekid.bandcamp.com
Host/Executive Producer: Ian T. D. Thomson; Associate Producer/Music Coordinator: Neil Kraemer
May 5, 2021
30 min

On today’s episode we explore Canada’s local arts scene after immunity. Join us as we talk with Debbie Werner, Executive Director of the Toronto Jewish Film Festival and Faye Thomson, Co-Director and Co-Founder of the Professional Program for the School of Contemporary Dancers in Winnipeg. Our intermission music comes courtesy of Virgo Rising. The track is “Molly Ringwald Dances in the Front Row” from their 2021 album, “Sixteenth Sapphire”. Host/Executive Producer: Ian T. D. Thomson Associate Producers: Neil Kraemer and Jonah Kotzer.
Apr 21, 2021
51 min

On today’s show we are looking at Inequality in Canada after immunity. Join us as we talk with Dr. Miles Corak, Labour Economist and Economics Professor at the Graduate Centre at the City University of New York; and Mr. Jonathan Berrington, a Psychologist for the Frontier School Division in Manitoba.
Our intermission music comes courtesy of Julien’s Daughter. The track is “Barb 217” from their 2021 album, “The Static That Carries Over”.
Host/Executive Producer: Ian T. D. Thomson
Associate Producers: Neil Kraemer and Jonah Kotzer
Apr 14, 2021
1 hr

After Immunity is a UMFM limited series that aims to explore the questions surrounding what our individual and collective worlds will look like after we have gained immunity to COVID-19. Join host Ian T. D. Thomson in exploring five topics to try to understand our Post-COVID-19 World. Over the next few weeks, the show will explore inequality, the local arts scene, mental health, the urban environment and the next pandemic, chatting to individuals with varied backgrounds and expertise.
Mar 29, 2021
1 min
