Join Aaron Ironside as he tackles the issues of the day and brings you, the viewer, to a deeper understanding of both sides of significant social debates. Active Intelligence is a place where you can find balance not bias. No one will tell you what to think or dismiss you if you have concerns about social trends. This show has been created to engage people from all points of view to make up their own mind.
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Ep36 – Christchurch Children in Crisis
In the past decade, Christchurch families have dealt with earthquakes, terror attacks, and a global pandemic. Waimairi School Principal Mike Anderson says the children have been traumatized and that teachers have had to make well-being the greatest priority.
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Ep15 – Is Bitcoin the end of Money?
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Ep12 – Should Down Syndrome be a reason for an abortion?
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Ep11 – Is Climate Change really that bad?
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