Obiter: Living Law, Pursuing Justice, Renewing Hope.
Obiter: Living Law, Pursuing Justice, Renewing Hope.
Podcast Description
Obiter is a compelling podcast from the Law Commission of Canada, hosted by its President, Shauna Van Praagh. Rooted in the legal term obiter dicta—words often seen as secondary but sometimes proving to be the most significant—the podcast shines a light on overlooked yet powerful aspects of law and justice.
Each episode features thought-provoking conversations with individuals across Canada who are shaping, challenging, and reimagining law in innovative and meaningful ways. From lawyers and scholars to activists and everyday citizens, guests bring unique perspectives on the evolving nature of law and its role in fostering justice and hope.
Obiter explores the many spaces where law operates—whether in the courtroom, communities, or personal experiences—highlighting its complexity, creativity, and human impact. By challenging assumptions and broadening perspectives, the podcast positions law reform as a dynamic, collective effort that takes many forms.
Through engaging discussions, Obiter encourages listeners to reflect, question, and connect, making it more than just a legal podcast—it’s a platform for inquiry, inspiration, and a deeper understanding of justice in Canada.
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Content Themes
The podcast delves into themes of law reform, justice, and the intersection of law with various societal aspects. Episodes cover topics such as Indigenous legal traditions, the role of law in literature, and personal narratives from everyday citizens about their legal experiences, illustrating the complexity and human impact of legal systems.
Obiter is a compelling podcast from the Law Commission of Canada, hosted by its President, Shauna Van Praagh. Rooted in the legal term obiter dicta—words often seen as secondary but sometimes proving to be the most significant—the podcast shines a light on overlooked yet powerful aspects of law and justice.
Each episode features thought-provoking conversations with individuals across Canada who are shaping, challenging, and reimagining law in innovative and meaningful ways. From lawyers and scholars to activists and everyday citizens, guests bring unique perspectives on the evolving nature of law and its role in fostering justice and hope.
Obiter explores the many spaces where law operates—whether in the courtroom, communities, or personal experiences—highlighting its complexity, creativity, and human impact. By challenging assumptions and broadening perspectives, the podcast positions law reform as a dynamic, collective effort that takes many forms.
Through engaging discussions, Obiter encourages listeners to reflect, question, and connect, making it more than just a legal podcast—it’s a platform for inquiry, inspiration, and a deeper understanding of justice in Canada.
In this episode of Obiter, host Shauna Van Praagh speaks with Rabbi Lisa Grushcow, Senior Rabbi of Temple Emanu-El Beth Sholom, to explore how faith communities engage with law, justice, and belonging in a pluralistic society. Rabbi Grushcow offers perspectives on the connections between faith, civic responsibility, and the pursuit of justice.
The conversation traces Rabbi Grushcow’s personal journey and reflects on the ways in which exclusion and inclusion can shape ethical commitments. The conversation explores pluralism as a defining feature of human communities, and emphasizes the importance of curiosity, respectful disagreement, and the preservation of minority voices in both legal and religious traditions.
Rabbi Grushcow speaks candidly about the responsibilities of public leadership, the challenge of fostering genuine belonging, and the delicate balance between speaking out and holding communities together.
Obiter is produced by the Law Commission of Canada and hosted by Shauna Van Praagh. The team for this episode includes producer Brian Peebles, associate producer Tiran Bajgiran, and researcher Maxwell Brodie.
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