In recent media appearances, Brock experts discussed the national Canada Post employee strike, single-game sports betting, research investigating algae as a source of copper, increased rudeness in Ontario classrooms, high-profile criminal activity and court cases in Ontario, proposed tariff implementation by the United States, Toronto’s World Cup bid, using empathy to drive climate change progress and childhood food insecurity.

Special mediation temporarily suspended as Canada Post negotiations break down: Professor of Labour Studies Larry Savage spoke to The Globe and Mail about the status of the ongoing strike by Canada Post employees; Associate Professor of Simon Black spoke to CBC radio about Canada Post laying off employees during the ongoing strike; and Assistant Professor of Labour Studies Chantal Mancini spoke to Newstalk 610 CKTB about workers’ rights amid ongoing labour disruptions in Canada.

Betting on sports? Here’s why it’s a game-changer for fans: Associate Professor of Sport Management Michael Naraine spoke to The Globe and Mail about the appeal of single-game sports betting and the growth of the industry since it was legalized.

Copper in bloom: Assistant Professor of Chemistry Vaughn Mangal spoke to CIM Magazine about his research on extracting copper from algae.

Rude behaviour spiked in Ontario classrooms, Brock University researchers say: Postdoctoral Fellow Natalie Spadafora spoke to CTV News, CBC Radio, CP24 and CKQM about her incivility research.

Parole hearing proceedings and criminal activity in Hamilton: Voula Marinos, Professor in the Departments of Child and Youth Studies and Forensic Psychology and Criminal Justice, spoke to Giant FM about Paul Bernardo’s recent parole hearing and to CHCH News about a large-scale gang bust in Hamilton.

Are Trump’s proposed tariffs legal?: Associate Professors of Political Science Blayne Haggart and Stefan Dolgert spoke to 980 CKNY and CHCH News, respectively, about President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed tariff implementation.

With all it’s costing Toronto, will FIFA be of any benefit?: Assistant Professor of Sport Management Taylor McKee spoke to The Alex Pierson show, AM640 and AM980 about the bidding process to bring the World Cup to Toronto.

Can empathy be a key to getting people to act when it comes to climate change?: Environmental Sustainability Research Centre Director Julia Baird spoke to Searching for Solutions podcast with Walter Sendzik about the role of empathy in advancing climate action.

Childhood food insecurity in Canada: Adjunct Professor of Political Science Joanne Heritz spoke to 580 CFRA about food insecurity and a national food program for children in schools.