Staff of the month: Zoé Pelen

Zoé is a U2 majoring in poli sci and minoring in IDS and Econ! She is from the south of France and moved for the first time when coming to McGill. She joined Catalyst this winter semester as part of the podcast team. She had some experience at the CKUT radio and live show but podcasting is really different with the editing and post production aspect, and she has learned a lot with Catalyst and has really enjoyed it! Zoé is interested in developing countries politics especially the Middle East and South East Asia!

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Delving into the age-old adage of teaching a man to fish versus providing him with…

Is Political Neutrality a Viable International Strategy?

In the face of conflict, what means more: to engage, or to abstain?  Amid wars,…

Human Rights in North Korea and the Advocacy of HanVoice

Western media portrayal of North Korea depicts an autocratic regime ruled by a dictator obsessed…

Climate Change: The Social and Environmental Impacts of Popular Culture

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The Looming Water War in the Nile Basin

Water scarcity is a force to be reckoned with. It directly impacts agriculture, access to…

Les JO : Atouts ou dangers pour l’économie et l’écologie?

Attendus depuis plusieurs années et préparés depuis de longs mois, les Jeux olympiques (JO) arrivent…

Silicon Valley’s Win or America’s Loss? Understanding The Overturn of California’s Controversial AI Bill

The terms "innovation" and "public protection" often find themselves head-to-head in national politics. On September…

Climate Change: The Social and Environmental Impacts of Popular Culture

Rapid technological advancements marked the rise of media's steadfast growth—a vital application in shaping popular…

Digital Colonialism: How the AI Revolution Will Widen Development Gaps

In 2022, only 25% of people in low-income countries were connected to the Internet, compared…