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Radical! Extreme! That’s how I like my music

Music means a lot for people. It can inspire us, make us sad and happy. But sometimes it can be tied to political and religious extremism!

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Quick Hits: Why Religious Extremism Turns Violent?

In the 1950s, some religious leaders were behind a campaign to ban shorts in public.  Today that would be seen as an extreme move. What is it about religious extremism that in the worst case scenario turns violent? A regular weekly look-back at some offbeat or interesting stories that have appeared in the Ottawa Citizen […]

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Abdelmalek Droukdel: How important is the death of a terrorist group’s leader?

The French military claims it has killed Abdelmalek Droukdel, the leader of the Al Qaeda terrorist affiliate AQIM in North Africa. How important is the death of a terrorist group’s leader?

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Quick Hits: What can you do to get a career in Security Intelligence?

Have you ever thought of a career in security intelligence? Have a listen to what 32-year veteran Phil Gurski offers in terms of advice on how to reach your goals!

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Quick Hits: Was the deadly attack at a Toronto erotic spa an act of ‘incel terrorism’?

A youth ‘incel’ in Toronto has been charged with terrorism for the killing of a woman at an erotic spa back in February. Is this the right charge? Is incel terrorism?

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Quick Hits: Victory in Europe Day

As we mark the 75th anniversary of the end of WWII in Europe – VE Day – we celebrate the sacrifices of the many who fought – and died. So what about VT Day – Victory against Terrorism? Alas that day will never be here.

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Terrorism In STAR WARS: Is The Force A Terrorist Ideology?

Star Wars is a classic battle of good vs evil. In this podcast, Phil Gurski explores if the good guys are terrorists and if the Force is a terrorist ideology.

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A review of Caliphate – Episode 1

Security Service agent Fatima’s career is in trouble after a serious mistake. But one day she gets a very upsetting phone call.

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Quick Hits: Nova Scotia Mass Shooting

An unspeakable crime has occurred in Nova Scotia with the deaths of 18 people, including an RCMP officer. Was this terrorism?

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Is a dead terrorist a good terrorist? | QUICK HITS 34

Is it ok to kill terrorists regardless of the circumstances? Is a dead terrorist a good terrorist?