Category: The Ali and Macara Show Podcast
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“Hope” By Terry Fox, Monday, September 1, 2025
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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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“A Promised Land” Continuation, Monday, August 25, 2025
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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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“A Promised Land”, Monday, August 18, 2025
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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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Continuation of “Becoming”, Monday, August 11, 2025
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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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“Becoming”, Monday, August 4, 2025
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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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Books We Have Been Reading This Week, Monday, July 28, 2025
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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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Books We Read on Vacation, Thursday, July 24, 2025
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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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How to Say It, Words that Make A Difference, Monday, July 14, 2025
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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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“Beyond Powerful Radio”, for Monday, July 7, 2025
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Macara and Ali discussed Valerie Geller’s book, focusing on audience engagement in radio and the industry’s evolution due to podcasts and streaming services, and Ali shared his connection with Valerie Geller on LinkedIn and Geller’s participation in Radio Days North America. They also reviewed their progress on “Daisy Jones and the Six,” discussed “Turning the…
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Daisy Jones and the Six, and High Road Leadership Updates, for Monday, June 30, 2025
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Show Formats Ali and Macara begin the show with a brief discussion about live broadcasting vs recorded content. They mention the organic nature of live content, as well as the ability to hear different perspectives through things like talk radio. High Road Leadership Book Discussion In today’s conversation about High Road Leadership: Macara shared insights…
