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Author: Pippa Johnstone

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Expectant is a six-part audio series that muddies fiction and non-fiction as a woman faces the prospect of becoming a parent during the climate crisis.

Through conversations with climate researchers, parents, mental health experts and childfree families, she grapples with grief, hope, and the biggest decision of her life: should she bring a child into this world?

Written and performed by Pippa Johnstone. Music by Laura Reznek. Sound design and mixing by Robyn Edgar. Dramaturgy by Karina Palmitesta. Artwork by Hannah Campbell. 

This series is supported by the Canada Council for the Arts and the Ontario Arts Council.
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2023-04-1301:23

A new series about the decision to become a parent during the climate crisis or remain childfree. New episodes out Thursdays.

The Test

2023-05-1114:44

She takes her first step out onto the fence.  This episode features Hannah Campbell and Lynne Quarmby and sounds best with headphones. Find the episode transcript here.

The North

2023-05-1113:14

She asks him, what if we didn’t?This episode features Colin and Sydney Wolf, and sounds best with headphones. Find the episode transcript here.

The Math

2023-05-1810:47

She adds up the cost of another footprint.This episode features Kimberly Nicholas, and sounds best with headphones. Find the episode transcript here.

The Dark Knowledge

2023-05-2514:08

She talks to the people who study the future.This episode features Katie Hayes and Britt Wray, and sounds best with headphones. Find the episode transcript here.

The Ultrasound

2023-06-0118:31

She talks to her mum.This episode features Marjory Lang and sounds best with headphones. Find the episode transcript here. 

The Cabin

2023-06-0819:411

She listens for the answer. This episode features Emma Campbell and Lisa Cooke Ravensburgen, and sounds best with headphones. Find the episode transcript here.
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