Michael Decter

A thoughtful conversation featuring Mike McCarthy, co-author of The Canadian Health Care Guerrilla Handbook, from CPAC - Cable Public Affairs Channel

This discussion offers a glimpse into the experience and perspective that informed the book and it is just one of many voices and lived realities that shape its approach to navigating Canada’s healthcare system.

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Pillars of Democracy: Tainted Blood — Mike McCarthy CPAC’s documentary series, “Pillars of Democracy”, tells four pivotal stories of democracy that changed the political and social landscape in this country in...

A recommended read: Icebreaker by Horatio Clare describes his adventure touring the Arctic as a passenger in a Finnish icebreaker, combining both fact (how icebreakers actually work, Finland’s history, the challenges of sharing a border with Russia, how Finland’s Indigenous peoples are treated) but also his inner thoughts and fears as the icebreaker crashes through the thick arctic sea ice.

The frozen Bay of Bothnia just short of the Arctic Circle is the setting for much of his tale. It follows an earlier bestseller Down to the Sea in Ships, when he rode the container ships of the Maersk line. If you have not read it, read it.

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My latest Bookends had me reminiscing about some of my most memorable festival moments: a hard interview with Elamin Abdelmahmoud, my favourite Alexander McCall Smith line, a personal tour from Horatio Clare, and my current author-festival wish list.

If you enjoy books, writers and the particular joy of gathering around ideas I would love to hear you thoughts on this one: https://substack.com/home/post/p-183189763

Find out why The Fulcrum is sticking with readers everywhere.

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