dignitaries on talk showCasimir McGeown, seated at centre, is surrounded by guests from the Let’s Talk celebration episode aired in May 2022.

Educational talk show concludes long run on local cable

After more than three decades of thought-provoking interviews and insightful discussions, Let's Talk, the talk show produced by YourTV and hosted Casimir McGeown, has come to an end.

What began in 1986 as a project in McGeown’s classroom evolved into a staple of local television.

First airing in the early 2000s, Let’s Talk became a platform for in-depth conversations with local schools, educators, and researchers, exploring important topics and issues that resonated with the community.

Professors, deans, teacher candidates, and graduate students from the Faculty of Education regularly appeared alongside McGeown, offering their knowledge, insights, and opinions.

Ken Montgomery, dean of the Faculty of Education, appeared in nearly a dozen episodes and expresses his appreciation for McGeown’s journalistic contributions, as well as his significant impact on student growth and development outside of the classroom.

“Cas was instrumental in ensuring the show gave school-aged children a platform to discuss topics that mattered to them and their community, along with many of our own teacher candidates, graduate students, and faculty members,” says Dr. Montgomery.

“The initiative provided not only a platform for students to develop essential skills in presenting viewpoints and engaging in public discourse, but also invaluable hands-on experience in a media setting, with high school students often operating the cameras during the show.”

Education professor Andrew Allen was a frequent presence on the program, co-hosting numerous segments and facilitating dynamic exchanges of ideas and perspectives.

“The show focused on bringing back the lost art of face-to-face conversation and brought together groups of people who would not normally meet and discuss relevant issues in an educational setting.”

Reflecting on his time with the show, Dr. Allen expresses deep gratitude to McGeown, noting that his involvement has been one of the most rewarding experiences of his career.

“It was one of a kind and I will miss the laughter, learning, friendships, conversations, and collaboration.”

In an email to the Faculty of Education, McGeown stated that his hosting was a “truly rewarding experience,” bringing together students from across the Windsor area and giving them a platform to share their thoughts on topics that impact our world.

“This show has been a unique opportunity for young voices to engage in meaningful discussions with each other and with special guests from our community, allowing students to gain perspective and confidence on a range of current issues.”

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