As part of my other podcast I do on real estate, noted past London, Ontario city councillor Gordon Hume joined me for a discussion on what makes cities dynamic and vibrant and I thought it would be a great discussion to have here as well.  Gord is recognized as one of Canada’s leading voices on municipal government, sustainable urban development, cultural planning, and creative cities as well as an established author on the subject (as well as several novels!). Let&apos;s see what makes for a great city and see if we are on the right track! <a href='https://gordhume.com/'>Gord Hume&apos;s Website</a> <a href='https://www.municipalworld.com/shop/'>Order Gord&apos;s Books Here</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factofthematter">Support the Show.</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt; As part of my other podcast I do on real estate, noted past London, Ontario city councillor Gordon Hume joined me for a discussion on what makes cities dynamic and vibrant and I thought it would be a great discussion to have here as well.  Gord is recognized as one of Canada’s leading voices on municipal government, sustainable urban development, cultural planning, and creative cities as well as an established author on the subject (as well as several novels!).&lt;br/&gt;Let&amp;apos;s see what makes for a great city and see if we are on the right track! &lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://gordhume.com/'&gt;Gord Hume&amp;apos;s Website&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.municipalworld.com/shop/'&gt;Order Gord&amp;apos;s Books Here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factofthematter"&gt;Support the Show.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

 As part of my other podcast I do on real estate, noted past London, Ontario city councillor Gordon Hume joined me for a discussion on what makes cities dynamic and vibrant and I thought it would be a great discussion to have here as well.  Gord is recognized as one of Canada’s leading voices on municipal government, sustainable urban development, cultural planning, and creative cities as well as an established author on the subject (as well as several novels!).Let's see what makes ...

Gordon Hume on What Makes A City Great?

In recent years, many western nations are being accused of all the same evils: misogyny, racism, white supremacy, etc., etc., but is this true or is there something else going on? Today we take a brief look at some of the sources of these charges including our Truth and Reconciliation Commission and then we briefly look at two books challenging this narrative that have come out in the last year. In the end, I&apos;m going to leave you to make up your own minds, but I will give you the information you need to gain an understanding of the situation. You will need to keep an open mind because there you are about to hear two very different stories.<a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factofthematter">Support the Show.</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;In recent years, many western nations are being accused of all the same evils: misogyny, racism, white supremacy, etc., etc., but is this true or is there something else going on?&lt;br/&gt;Today we take a brief look at some of the sources of these charges including our Truth and Reconciliation Commission and then we briefly look at two books challenging this narrative that have come out in the last year.&lt;br/&gt;In the end, I&amp;apos;m going to leave you to make up your own minds, but I will give you the information you need to gain an understanding of the situation.&lt;br/&gt;You will need to keep an open mind because there you are about to hear two very different stories.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factofthematter"&gt;Support the Show.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Is Canada an Oppressive Nation Founded on Persecution?

We hear a lot of talk these days about Agenda 2030, driving only electric vehicles or autonomous vehicles and the banning of fossil fuel vehicles by 2035, but just how realistic is this? Is this possible or even desirable? Even if it is possible, what will be the consequences on humanity? Global Energy Transformation expert Mats Larsson of the Global Energy Transformation Institute (GET Institute) joins me for a fascinating discussion on how innovation and transformation really work, and on the many challenges we face innovating in a world of exponentially increasing information. His book How Building The Future Really Works, as well as his other books, is available on Amazon. I found it a fascinating look at the complexities we face in the information age. <a href='https://www.getinstitute.com/'>GET Institute</a> <a href='https://www.amazon.com/s?k=how+building+the+future+really+works&amp;i=stripbooks-intl-ship&amp;crid=3ST6NEVGC9MCU&amp;sprefix=how+building+the+fut%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C182&amp;ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_20'>How Building The Future Really Works available on Amazon here</a><a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factofthematter">Support the Show.</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;We hear a lot of talk these days about Agenda 2030, driving only electric vehicles or autonomous vehicles and the banning of fossil fuel vehicles by 2035, but just how realistic is this? Is this possible or even desirable? Even if it is possible, what will be the consequences on humanity?&lt;br/&gt;Global Energy Transformation expert Mats Larsson of the Global Energy Transformation Institute (GET Institute) joins me for a fascinating discussion on how innovation and transformation really work, and on the many challenges we face innovating in a world of exponentially increasing information.&lt;br/&gt;His book How Building The Future Really Works, as well as his other books, is available on Amazon. I found it a fascinating look at the complexities we face in the information age.&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.getinstitute.com/'&gt;GET Institute&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.amazon.com/s?k=how+building+the+future+really+works&amp;amp;i=stripbooks-intl-ship&amp;amp;crid=3ST6NEVGC9MCU&amp;amp;sprefix=how+building+the+fut%2Cstripbooks-intl-ship%2C182&amp;amp;ref=nb_sb_ss_ts-doa-p_1_20'&gt;How Building The Future Really Works available on Amazon here&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factofthematter"&gt;Support the Show.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Mats Larsson of GET Institute on The Reality of a Future with Electric and Autonomous Vehicles

In today&apos;s episode, I ask an expert on whether or not the Bible condones slavery. Some detractors point to several biblical verses to argue that it condones or even promotes slavery. Michael Jones of Inspiring Philosophy joins us to give his arguments why he believes it absolutely does not promote slavery. Michael is a Christian apologist (defender of the faith) and you can find his Youtube channel here: <a href='https://www.youtube.com/@InspiringPhilosophy'>Inspiring Philosophy</a> Now let&apos;s dig into his arguments!<a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factofthematter">Support the Show.</a>

<description>&lt;p&gt;In today&amp;apos;s episode, I ask an expert on whether or not the Bible condones slavery. Some detractors point to several biblical verses to argue that it condones or even promotes slavery. Michael Jones of Inspiring Philosophy joins us to give his arguments why he believes it absolutely does not promote slavery.&lt;br/&gt;Michael is a Christian apologist (defender of the faith) and you can find his Youtube channel here: &lt;br/&gt;&lt;a href='https://www.youtube.com/@InspiringPhilosophy'&gt;Inspiring Philosophy&lt;/a&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;br/&gt;Now let&amp;apos;s dig into his arguments!&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factofthematter"&gt;Support the Show.&lt;/a&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Does the Bible Promote or Condone Slavery?

Today we finish off the enquiry into who was Paul the apostle. He has been the most widely known, most widely praised and most widely criticized apostle of all time. Where did he come from, where did he go and what did he do? What was his life like? In the last two episodes we answer all these questions and more. Today finishes off with some of the questions that are still asked about Paul, a man who may remain an eternal mystery. Ready? Great! Let&apos;s finish finding out just who he was. <a rel="payment" href="https://www.buymeacoffee.com/factofthematter">Support the Show.</a>

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