What's the Big Idea?

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Parenting is Public Health: Rethinking How We Support Families with Leslie Roos

October 06, 2026

In this episode we hear why supporting parenting should be treated as a public health priority rather than an individual family matter. Psychologist, associate professor and co-host of the “You’re Doing It Right” podcast Dr. Leslie Roos addresses the mental health pressures facing parents and children today, as they navigate screens, social media and AI and the need for more evidence-based parenting advice than what can be found on social media. She suggests ways we might invest earlier in pa...

Trailer: What's the Big Idea? Season 5

October 05, 2026

What’s the Big Idea? — Season 5As the University of Manitoba looks ahead to UM150 in 2027, Season 5 of What’s the Big Idea? explores the questions, discoveries and ideas that are shaping what comes next.Hosted by UM President Michael Benarroch, the season brings together researchers, experts and thought leaders tackling some of today’s biggest challenges—from supporting families (clinician-scientist and podcast host Leslie Roos) and improving health around the world (global public health expe...

Are we designing AI to serve us - or replace us? with David Gerhard

May 06, 2026

A thought-provoking discussion with Dr. David Gerhard, a leading AI researcher and computer scientist on the rapid advancement of artificial intelligence, its potential to transform society, and the ethical challenges that come with it. In this conversation, interspersed with excerpts from AI pioneer and Nobel Laureate, Geoffrey Hinton’s Knight Distinguished Lecture, we hear how AI's decision-making processes differ from human cognition, about the risks and benefits of large language models, ...

The Artificial Human · High booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

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What's the Big Idea? is hosted by Michael Benarroch. Its publicly listed email is creativeteam@everythingpodcasts.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for What's the Big Idea??

The publicly listed email for What's the Big Idea?: creativeteam@everythingpodcasts.com.

How many listeners does What's the Big Idea? have?

Podseeker estimates What's the Big Idea? reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for What's the Big Idea??

What's the Big Idea? typically books industry leaders. Typical guest background: UM community experts (faculty/research leaders and other notable scholars) with recognized research impact and public-facing credibility; often senior academic roles (professor, department head, Canada Research Chair), directors of centers/networks, and/or award-winning researchers in their field. Common among recent guests: Senior academic leadership (department head, professor, Canada Research Chair); Leadership of research centers or security/innovation networks; Major teaching or innovation awards. Recent guests include David Gerhard, Andrea Charron, and Zahra Moussavi.

How hard is it to get booked on What's the Big Idea??

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does What's the Big Idea? cover?

Recent episodes cover Artificial Intelligence, Neuroscience, Security, Healthcare, and Ethics. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.