In June, a group called YYC Muslims organized a large protest in front of Calgary's city hall. They were there to oppose what they call "gender ideology" in schools. They chanted, “leave our kids alone” saying they don’t want it imposed on young children.
They were joined by seniors wearing T-shirts with biblical verses on them, and others sporting shirts ... Show More
Oct 9
Brazil rides the 'Donroe Doctrine's' orange wave
Right now former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro is on house arrest, after being sentenced to 27 years in prison. On Sunday his son Flavio won the first round of that country's presidential elections, his wife, and two more of his children were voted into office. A runoff elec ... Show More
32m 24s
Oct 7
Quebec separatism in the 'elbows up' era
With the election of the Parti Québécois in Quebec Monday night, it's the first time in twelve years that Canada will have a separatist government in power. Over the course of the campaign, the party's leader, Paul St-Pierre Plamondon, made clear some of the fights he could take ... Show More
28m 24s
Jul 2023
Will “parental rights” mobilize Muslims?
Some Muslim parents wanted their kids to opt out of reading schoolbooks with LGBTQ characters and themes. Today, Explained reporter Haleema Shah explains what happened when their fight went national.
This episode was reported and produced by Haleema Shah, edited by Matt Collette, ... Show More
25m 48s
Mar 2021
Why is the hijab causing tension in Nigeria?
Should hijabs be allowed in mission schools?Tensions are running high in Kwara state, Nigeria. Churches, schools, and shops have been attacked. Scuffles have been reported.It all started when ten mission schools refused entry to Muslim girls wearing their hijabs.Christians in the ... Show More
13m 16s
Feb 2022
Women protest in India over hijab bans, Comedian, Isabelle Farah, Parents attacked by their children,
Schools in the Indian state of Karnataka reopened yesterday after protests broke out in response to the state government trying to ban women wearing the hijab in classrooms. The issue gained widespread attention after videos and images of girls wearing hijab getting heckled while ... Show More
57m 33s