This week, Sean Graham talks with Angela Tozer, author of The Debt of a Nation: Land and the Financing of the Canadian Settler State, 1820-73. They discuss how governments take on debt, the purpose of debt, and how colonialism fuelled land speculation. They also chat about how resource extraction was critical to servicing debt, the changes brought on by Confederation, and the on-going legacy of 19th century national debt.

Historical Headline of the Week

"Debt Management Strategy for 2020-21," Department of Finance Canada.

Sean Graham talks with Katherine Rollwagen, author of The Scramble for the Teenage Dollar: Creating the Youth Market in Mid-Century Canada. They discuss the creation of the 'classic' teenager, how marketing shifted to attract young people, and how much family considerations shaped advertisements. They also chat about Eaton's, how it attracted teenagers to the store, and the legacy of mid-century marketing today.

Historical Headline of the Week

All Things Considered, "How Tech Companies Are Catering to Generation Z Teens," NPR, November 27, 2017.

Sean Graham talks with Lynne Gouliquer and Carmen Poulin ahead of their Shannon lecture on Monday November 24 entitled "Purging the Canadian Military of 'Sexual Deviants': The War on 2SLGBTQIA+ Members and Their Partners from the 1960s to Present.' They talk about the administrative order that established the policy of purging homosexuals from the military and how it was executed. They also discuss Lynne and Carmen's research, their interviews with members who were purged, and the long-term implications on families.

Historical Headline of the Week

Brian Bradley, "She was among those purged from Canada's military. Today, Michelle Douglas looks back on the pain and progress," Toronto Star, April 2, 2023.