A super helpful (and delightful to listen to) crash course on Canada-U.S. tension points over the years.

Ties to early members of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints are evident everywhere in Magrath. And that's part of why any conversation around the future of Alberta’s water is more complicated than it might appear at first blush. #abpoli

Backlash and walk backs: In a surprising turn, B.C. reverses drug #decriminalization policy; Q+A w/ @moirawyton by @echaudaily https://t.co/KHb2CIpOnb via @FrontBurnerCBC #ToxicDrugCrisis

Hong Kong activist @chowtingagnes said she is studying in Canada on the condition that she returns to HK regularly to report to police - but she has decided she will never go back. Her posts told of depression, forced to sign a “letter of repent” & a brainwash trip to China.

hello @krajbejbi ! I work for the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation - hoping to reach you regarding a possible interview. I've sent you an email, and I can be reached at elaine.chau@cbc.ca !

"If we are not heard, we are going to make you hear us." @RimSarah on French protest culture, and how the latest pension reform protests, and President Macron's reaction to them, showcase two very different visions of France: https://t.co/pk0ZgfMnBs

"They have lived through a very long time of violence. Sometimes...living through that, makes violence normal to people. And this should not happen." @GCorreaCabrera on what to remember about Matamoros' people, after the attack on 4 Americans there. https://t.co/xIMvBi5pad

I'm weeping at my desk watching this. And it's just the trailer.

Sooooooo excited about these spin-offs @FrontBurnerCBC is starting. We’ve been wanting to do deeper dives on the most interesting ongoing news stories for a while now. And producer @imogenjmb and @SilvermanJacob have created such a amazing listen here. Stay tuned for the 🚀…

Remarkably, the inaugural ep of THE AFRICAS VS AMERICA is here. We begin with the story of an American girl whose remains turn up as teaching props at an American university, 35 years after she was killed in the state bombing of her home on May 13, 1985. https://t.co/x4PYAjvBHs

It's been such a joy to get to know Sahar over the last while. We didn't talk much about it in this episode, but she also spoke about how meaningful it was for her to go to university - a dream she held close to her heart for a long time. That's why this work matters to her.

"We cannot change the society. We cannot change what is outside, but we can change our mindset." At great risk to her own safety, Sahar teaches and provides counselling at a secret school for girls in Kabul. Find out why: https://t.co/lBFD0uEbjL

You can now listen to us one day early! This week: the Moonies are being investigated by the Japanese government...how did they come to have so much influence in the country? @cbcpodcasts @anima_tk @Joyita_Sengupta https://t.co/dbE6vRF0t5

An insightful look into the inner workings of XR, and XR supporters from @anima_tk - a very timely listen ahead of COP27:

Not too late to go as tired mom for Halloween?

If you’re tuning into Chinese politics for the first time, here are four resources I found useful for understanding what just happened at Party Congress, China's national convening every five years to choose a new leadership team:

Check out The Prince from @TheEconomist , all about Xi's rise to power: https://t.co/41rPz7DhnY

The shadow of the Cultural Revolution looms large in modern Chinese history, and in the life of Xi Jinping. Thank you @suelinwong for your compelling and rigorous storytelling. It was a pleasure to feature it this week: https://t.co/Mdrpan1UDW

Back from mat leave and back on Twitter, I guess? Thanks to @anima_tk @Joyita_Sengupta and @simibassi for making week 1 such a great reminder of why I love my work. This week on Nothing is Foreign, we go to Mussolini's hometown, as Italy veers right: https://t.co/oUJ6WnAHTB

Ran out of room! @simibassi @mackenziecmrn