Topic: University Of Ottawa

2 chapters across the catalog

Numbers Station
Episode 1575 8:40 - 15:30

1575: Numbers Station

Paul Beckwith, Wet Bulb Temperature and Human Health

Climate systems scientist Paul Beckwith discusses the dangers of high humidity and temperature combinations reaching the "wet bulb" threshold. Beckwith claims that temperatures exceeding 35 degrees Celsius with 100% humidity can lead to fatal heat stroke and the breakdown of human proteins. The hosts mock the "egg white" analogy used to describe protein denaturation in the human body during extreme heat.

Throne Sniffing
Episode 883 1:36:45 - 1:39:25

883: Throne Sniffing

Last Man Standing, Microaggressions and Yoga

A clip from the sitcom Last Man Standing featuring Tim Allen mocking "microaggressions" is compared to real-world events. The hosts discuss the University of Ottawa canceling yoga classes due to concerns over "cultural appropriation" and "cultural genocide," highlighting the rise of social justice warrior culture in academia.