Episodios

  • The Queer Space TMSU addresses student isolation and mental health challenges

    The Queer Space TMSU addresses student isolation and mental health challenges
    Apr 4 2026
    April 3, 2026 — Elliot Kelly reports from the Ontario Legislative Assembly, where the Standing Committee on Public Accounts questioned provincial ministries on their progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Then, Host Emma Amodio speaks with Cris Nippard of TMSU’s The Queer Space about the group’s efforts to address isolation and support mental health among 2SLGBTQIA+ students on campus.
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  • TMU event sparks debate amid external investigation

    TMU event sparks debate amid external investigation
    Mar 30 2026
    March 27, 2026 — Kinza Zafar speaks with Lori Beckstead and Gur Tsabar about a TMU event involving Israeli soldiers, and how the University is responding. Then, Elliot Kelly reports from a rally at Queen’s Park, where advocates are calling on the Ford government to increase education funding for children with special needs and autism.

    ** Disclaimer: Beckstead is a member of Met Radio’s Board of Directors. Met Radio’s news team remains fully independent in their reporting and production process, uninfluenced by the station’s Board.
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  • Oscar win puts spotlight on Canadian film and its funding

    Oscar win puts spotlight on Canadian film and its funding
    Mar 20 2026
    March 20, 2026 — Following a win for Canadian film at the 98th Academy Awards, Portley Ghartey-Johnson speaks with Oscar-winning co-director Chris Lavis about The Girl Who Cried Pearls and the importance of funding Canadian media. Then, Elliot Kelly takes us inside ROMACON’s Indigenous reconciliation session, featuring conversations with Wendy Landry and Brian Hill.
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  • Breaking down the TMSU $20-million lawsuit over election interference

    Breaking down the TMSU $20-million lawsuit over election interference
    Mar 13 2026
    March 13, 2026 — Host Emma Amodio speaks with TMSU interim co-executive director Scott Miller Berry about TMSU's $20-million lawsuit against former executive members just days before the March election. Then, Elliot Kelly reports from the Toronto Bike Expo, speaking with cycling and advocacy groups at the event. TMU's Master of Journalism class bring this week's headlines.
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  • Activists Rally Outside PDAC Mining Convention

    Activists Rally Outside PDAC Mining Convention
    Mar 6 2026
    Friday, March 6, 2026 — Portley Ghartey-Johnson reports from a rally outside the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada convention, where activists protested exploitative mining practices and called for global mining justice. Then, Elliot Kelly speaks with Inori Roy, associate editor at The Local, about the role of the digital magazine in addressing the decline of local journalism. Plus, TMU's Master of Journalism class brings this week's top headlines.
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  • How TMU’s BBSA Is Creating Opportunities for Black Students in Business

    How TMU’s BBSA Is Creating Opportunities for Black Students in Business
    Feb 27 2026
    Friday, February 27, 2026 — Host Emma Amodio speaks with Victor Etti, co-president of TMU’s Black Business Students’ Association, about a campus event aimed at supporting Black students entering the business field. Elliot Kelly then speaks with Port Hope communications staff member Kate Ingram about why local media matters to communities.
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  • Not Just Tourists Delivers Medical Aid Abroad

    Not Just Tourists Delivers Medical Aid Abroad
    Feb 23 2026
    Friday, February 20, 2026 -- Portley Ghartey-Johnson speaks with Steven Roffey, lead packer at Not Just Tourists, about how the organization distributes surplus medical supplies to clinics in countries facing shortages, the impact of that work and its call for more volunteers. Then, outside City Hall, Kinza Zafar reports from a rally where more than 100 residents gathered to push back against Mayor Chow’s 2026 budget, speaking with community advocates about their calls for stronger investments in social supports and concerns about the city’s spending priorities.
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  • Eglinton LRT Opens, Riders React on Launch Day

    Eglinton LRT Opens, Riders React on Launch Day
    Feb 18 2026
    Feb 13: Eglinton LRT Opens, Riders React on Launch Day. Description: Friday, February 13, 2026 -- Elliot Kelly attends the long-anticipated opening of the Eglinton LRT, speaking with riders about what the new transit line means for their daily commutes. Then, from the Rural Ontario Municipal Association Conference, he reports on a panel examining how municipalities can combat misinformation and strengthen communication with residents, featuring a conversation with Clarington communications officer Kaitlin Keefer. TMU’s Master of Journalism students also bring you the top headlines of the week.
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