Social Sciences in the News: October 2024

Researchers from the Faculty of Social Sciences were in the news 437 times during October, providing expert commentary on everything from AI disinformation to the US Election. Here are some highlights from across Canada.

Hamilton Spectator: Opinion | Finding myself: A journey of healing, learning and rediscovery, Stone Rose Rivers

Globe and Mail: We live in the age of kayfabe capitalism, Vass Bednar

Policy Options: Defending Canada: The battle against AI-driven disinformation, Farzad Shahinfard

Hamilton Spectator: Opinion | Why is Trump lashing out at potential voters?, Donald Abelson

Global News: Ready to fall back? When daylight saving time ends in Canada, Peter Graefe

Globe and Mail: Uber drivers in Ontario will now have their wages determined entirely by an algorithm, Vass Bednar

Hamilton Spectator: Opinion | Has the importance of integrity been forgotten?, Donald Abelson

Toronto Star: Air Canada pilots could reject pay raise of nearly 40% on Thursday. Here’s why, Stephanie Ross

CTV News: America votes: How the election could impact the Canada-U.S. border, Donald Abelson

CHCH: City council approves online voting for 2024 by-election in Hamilton, Peter Graefe

CHCH: Newsmakers: McMaster student & Forge FC Digital Host Mackenzie Barwell, Mackenzie Barwell

CHCH: Newsmakers: McMaster politics expert shares how voter turnout will make a difference in US election, Donald Abelson

Hamilton Spectator: Study probes Mountain Sanatorium’s treatment of Inuit TB patients, Vanessa Watts

The Conversation: Is conservatism really on the rise in Canada? Blaine Higgs’ big loss in New Brunswick suggests not, Noah Fry

The Conversation: As a federal election campaign looms, Canadians must demand stronger ethics laws from politicians, Matthew Cerilli

Globe and Mail: Quebec government considers abolishing time change, announces public consultation, Peter Graefe

The Conversation: ‘Nobody Wants This’ amps laughs about intermarriage in Judaism but intended humour hurts, Celia E. Rothenberg

Toronto Star: NDP leader says Sarah Jama won’t be her candidate in next Ontario election, Peter Graefe

Toronto Star: Opportunistic Torontonians look to cash in on Taylor Swift mania by renting out homes for up to $850 a night, Paul Glavin 

CBC News: Rogers customers call contracts misleading as fee for TV boxes goes up $7/month, Vass Bednar