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  • “Hope” By Terry Fox, Monday, September 1, 2025

    “Hope” By Terry Fox, Monday, September 1, 2025
    Sep 1 2025
    On today’s awesome show, Ali and Macara discussed the introduction of a new voiceover for their show by Rod Mawhood, who is also the host of the Niagara Sports Report and the PA announcer for the Niagara Ice Dogs. They mentioned plans to update intros and outros across the Broadcast Map Network, with the Books […]
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    31 min
  • “A Promised Land” Continuation, Monday, August 25, 2025

    “A Promised Land” Continuation, Monday, August 25, 2025
    Aug 25 2025
    On today’s fun-filled show, Ali and Macara discussed Barack Obama’s political journey, focusing on his initial hesitation and the internal conflicts he faced before running for the Senate. They highlighted the dual pressures Barack experienced: his own determination to pursue politics and Michelle’s initial reservations, which he addressed by seeking her approval. Macara noted the […]
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    26 min
  • “A Promised Land”, Monday, August 18, 2025

    “A Promised Land”, Monday, August 18, 2025
    Aug 18 2025
    Ali and Macara began their discussion of “A Promised Land”. With Macara noting aspects of Barack Obama’s character that come through in his anecdotes, as well as parallels between Michelle Obama’s and Barack’s tendencies to ask the difficult questions. Ali mentioned that Obama seemed to truly appreciate the opportunity to be president, and wondered what […]
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    14 min
  • Continuation of “Becoming”, Monday, August 11, 2025

    Continuation of “Becoming”, Monday, August 11, 2025
    Aug 11 2025
    Aliasgar Moosa and Macara Slobodian are back with their show, bringing back tech news while continuing their book content. They highlighted various engagement platforms for listeners, including WhatsApp, Messenger, their website aliandmacarasbooks.ca, YouTube, and all major podcast platforms, along with a new feedback email at feedback@aliandmacarasbooks.ca. The main talking points included their discussion of Michelle Obama’s book […]
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    34 min
  • “Becoming”, Monday, August 4, 2025

    “Becoming”, Monday, August 4, 2025
    Aug 4 2025
    Macara Slobodian and Aliasgar Moosa discussed Michelle Obama’s memoir “Becoming,” appreciating its chronological format and insights into her introspective nature and experiences, including meeting Barack Obama and coping with a friend’s cancer diagnosis. They highlighted how the book’s title, “Becoming,” reflects the ongoing process of personal growth rather than a finite destination. Aliasgar Moosa announced […]
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    19 min
  • Books We Have Been Reading This Week, Monday, July 28, 2025

    Books We Have Been Reading This Week, Monday, July 28, 2025
    Jul 28 2025
    Aliasgar Moosa and Macara Slobodian started the show by discussing the rapid passage of July and their return to the studio. Aliasgar Moosa shared insights from “High Road Leadership” about not “keeping score” and discussed his leadership philosophy, emphasizing fairness and clear explanations, which Macara Slobodian supported. Macara Slobodian also spoke about her current reading, […]
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    36 min
  • Books We Read on Vacation, Thursday, July 24, 2025

    Books We Read on Vacation, Thursday, July 24, 2025
    Jul 24 2025
    Aliasgar Moosa and Macara Slobodian discussed their post-vacation reads, with Macara Slobodian mentioning “Hench” and “Daisy Jones and the Six,” and Aliasgar Moosa sharing insights on “Down and Back.” They explored character intentions and perceptions, noting that public figures often face unseen personal struggles, challenging the perception that fame equates to an easy life. The […]
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    32 min
  • How to Say It, Words that Make A Difference, Monday, July 14, 2025

    How to Say It, Words that Make A Difference, Monday, July 14, 2025
    Jul 14 2025
    Broadcast Map Network Updates and Where to Find Content Aliasgar Moosa confirmed that Ali and Macara’s Books is part of the Broadcast Map network. Macara Slobodian suggested continuing with their current book discussions and also reading whatever they feel like during their vacation, which Aliasgar Moosa supported (00:26:11). They announced that the Books Panel would […]
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    22 min