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Almost 107

106.9 The X journalists

Get real people. Get real matters. Get real with the "Almost 107" podcast! Nothing is off limits. Fanshawe College journalism students bring you voices and stories from London, Ontario and beyond to inform, educate and entertain. "Almost 107" is original news and views content. It"s an extension of work produced for 106.9 The X (CIXX-FM). Check out more stories on our website 1069TheX.com and follow us on X-Twitter @1069TheX

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00:16:51

'Your body, my choice" Controversy

Almost 107 ·

2024/12/15

In this episode of Almost 107, you host, Georgia Newman, takes on the heavily debated and controversial subject of 'your body, my choice. Speaking with Anova Womens Shelter Education Manager, Allison Preyde as well as Fanshawe students to hear from all voices.

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00:17:48

Is the magic of a White Christmas in London melting...

Almost 107 ·

2024/12/08

For many Canadians, the holidays are synonymous with snow-covered streets and crisp winter air. But as climate change reshapes our world, London, Ontario, faces the unsettling question: are snowy Christmas mornings becoming a thing of the past? Since 2021, Christmas in the Forest City has been snowless, but 2024 brought a change. Snow squalls on Dec. 2 and a major storm on Dec. 5-6 closed schools, libraries, offices, and city services. In this episode of Almost 107, Roger Farias dives into the

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00:17:59

How money and cheating have K.O. boxing

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2024/12/08

Boxing is one of the sports that’s most prone to being called scripted, fixed, rigged and a bunch of other things. However, the Sport wasn’t always like this. On this episode of Almost 107 learn about some of the biggest scandals in the sports history and why boxing got to the point where it is now. Fully understand the money side of boxing and the cheating dirty side of the sport.

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00:14:27

A cold winter

Almost 107 ·

2024/12/08

In this episode of Almost107 Alex Lafleur speaks to Charlene Lazenby, the executive director of the unity project for homelessness relief. Alex asks questions pertaining to the homelessness crisis in London Ontario, the problems the homeless face in the winter, how people can help, what the city of London should be doing to help with homeless shelter relief and much more.

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00:17:57

The Increase of Antisemitism in Canada

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2024/12/01

Since the massacre in Southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, Jewish people worldwide have experienced a rise in antisemitism, and Canada is no exception. In 2023 alone, there were over 5000 reports of antisemitic incidents, according to an audit by B’nai Brith Canada. In this episode, you will hear from Rob Nagus, the Executive Director of Jewish London, and Austin Parcels, the Manager of Research and Advocacy for B’nai Brith Canada. You will learn to what extent antisemitism is resurfacing, how it is

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00:17:27

The Rise of Misinformation

Almost 107 ·

2024/12/01

In this episode hosted by Eric Dougan you will learn about the rise of medical misinformation and some insight into it as a whole.You will hear from Raywatt Deonandan, a medical expert with the University of Ottawa, to help shed some light on the topic. You will also hear the perspective of students at Fanshawe college and how they deal with misinformation.

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00:17:00

Consumerism in Technology

Almost 107 ·

2024/11/24

In this Almost 107 Podcast, XFM Reporter Georgia Newman speaks with technology journalist Carmi Levy about the release of the new iPhone 16. They discuss the latest features, the link of new technology with social status, screen time usage, and how to protect yourself from app tracking.

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00:18:01

Culture Shock

Almost 107 ·

2024/11/24

Culture shock: From the first impression when people migrate to finding belonging in the country they settled in. In this episode, we spoke about the unexpected experiences of culture shock faced by international students, foreign workers, and refugees as they move to new countries. Join us as we talk about the excitement and uncertainty of a fresh start to the challenges of language barriers and adjusting to new norms. This week’s guests, an international student who migrated from Nigeria to

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00:16:32

The 2024 US Election: What Happened & What's Next?

Almost 107 ·

2024/11/17

In an historic US election, Americans took to the polls to choose between incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. In a major comeback, Trump came out on top as America's new President-Elect. In this episode, XFM Reporter Jack Sutton talks to two Fanshawe College politics professors, Matt Farrell and Glen Morgan, to find out what happened in the election and what it could mean for Canadians.

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00:18:00

The Wild West of AI

Almost 107 ·

2024/11/17

Artificial Intelligence is quickly growing all over the world. However, it is still so new to humans since there is so much unknown about it. If you want to expand your knowledge of this wild west of uncertainty, then listen to your host Daniel Hernandez on The Wild West of AI episode on the Almost 107 podcast. This episode covers the good, the bad and the scary of AI. Hear from expert technology analyst Carmi Levy on what you should know about this newest technology.

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00:14:18

Leading The Way

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2024/11/17

In this episode of Leading the Way, Sidd, an international student leading a college student union in Canada, talks about his journey, the challenges he faces, and the role international students play in making campus life more inclusive. He also shares how his background has shaped his leadership and the positive impact he has on his peers and the wider student community.

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00:17:15

Perspectives on Ontario’s cell phone bans in schools:...

Almost 107 ·

2024/11/17

Is any topic more controversial today than the role of cell phones in our lives—especially for children? How much distraction do these devices bring to a child, particularly during learning? Taking as a reference the Ontario cellphone ban at schools, which is being implemented from September 2023, in this episode of Almost 107, Roger Farias speaks with public school students, parents, and experts in psychology, social development, and childhood cyberbullying. Their insights will help you explore

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00:17:53

Big Games, Small City

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2024/11/10

The video game industry is massive and one extremely popular game is Warframe, an action role-playing game developed in the small city of London Ontario. This podcast will dive into the struggles the game faced during launch and the challenges being published out of London, speaking to Megan Everett from Warframe. As well as the voice of Greg Kalogeros from Doom Turtle another game development studio in London and Christian Ramos someone who isn't from London but who plays Warframe often. Eric

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00:15:30

Dino Culture

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2024/11/10

This episode of almost 107 hosted by Alex Lafleur follows the Toronto raptors franchise and how they shaped and affected basketball culture in Canada. From equality and inclusion, to Changing the entire future of the sport in Canada, and even inspiring an entire generation of Canadien basketball players Alex Lafleur talks to special guests Chuck Swirsky, Griffin Hynes, and Keena Ip to dig deep and get the answers.

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00:17:58

The Evolution of Sports Broadcasting (part 2)

Almost 107 ·

2024/11/03

In this episode hosted by Dan McCracken, we talk to youtube content creators Steve Dangle and Rick Zamperin about how social media has created many different avenues for sports media personalities to create their own product. Rick and Steve have both gone on their own paths to create their own brands and podcasts on youtube. Steve Dangle is most known for his "Leafs Fan Reaction" youtube series where he reacts to every single game the Toronto Maple Leafs play, while Rick Zamperin worked for the

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00:15:16

Where the Issue Lies: The Paramedic Approach

Almost 107 ·

2024/10/27

Come with me as I uncover the issues that lie in our healthcare system. Starting from the beginning, with the people who pick up the patients: Paramedics. In this episode, we’ll uncover the issues paramedics are facing that contribute to the big picture. Learn more and uncover where the issue lies.

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00:17:51

EA Sports FC: A Declining Franchise

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2024/10/13

This Almost 107 Podcast contains information about EA Sports' new game EAFC 25. Last year's game left gamers and content creators frustrated and upset about many features in the game. From the countless bugs and issues the game failed to address, to microtransactions and "Pay-To-Win" Gameplay. This Episode will cover the issues every day EAFC players face how parents can understand the in-game purchase wilderness that most are completely oblivious to. The Interviews will include: Moh Obied,

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00:13:41

Exploring Attachment

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2024/10/13

Dating in college can be challenging, part of that may be because of a lack of education surrounding relationships or even knowing yourself. In this episode of Almost 107, host Briar Wilson takes you on a humorous mission to explore attachment styles. She sits down to chat with Fanshawe College counsellor Gillian Villanueva to get the psychological side of it all, then is later joined by a Fanshawe student to put their new knowledge to the test. Join them in this episode as they travel down a path

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00:16:40

Mind Games vs. Blood Stains

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2024/10/13

Back then, Horror movies were all about scary monsters like Frankenstein or haunted zombies taking over the town. But nowadays, your traditional gory horror films sometimes don't scare as well compared to psychological horrors like Get Out or Silence of the Lambs. In this episode of Almost 107, Mayan Correia talks about the two different 'sides' to horror, and why people are so drawn towards the genre. He also gets a better understanding from experts within the film industry on why this genre sticks

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00:17:49

Music and Community

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2024/10/06

In this episode, guitarist Steven Bakos shares how his music helps people in need through his street ministry, the Open Bible Cafe. Hear how his passion for music brings hope and comfort to the homeless community in London, Ontario.

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