Episodes

  • Are Ontario Hospitals Taking Out Loans to Survive?

    Are Ontario Hospitals Taking Out Loans to Survive?
    Apr 17 2026
    Through Freedom of Information requests, journalist Stacey Kuznetsova and critical care doctor Blair Bigham uncovered that some Ontario hospitals are relying on bank loans to cover basic operating costs. They discuss what they found and how the hospital sector is responding. Then, Natalie Mehra of the Ontario Health Coalition weighs in on whether the latest Ontario budget goes far enough to address the problem.

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    29 mins
  • How Do You Sell Canadian Films to Canadians?

    How Do You Sell Canadian Films to Canadians?
    Apr 16 2026
    As Canada marks National Canadian Film Day, new data from Telefilm Canada shows 2025 was one of the weakest box office years this decade for Canadian films. Why aren't audiences turning out? Sonya Yokota William, Francesca Accinelli, and Noah Segal examine what is holding Canadian movies back and what could rebuild viewership. Then, a look at another cultural shift: how the internet changed Canadian music. Rundown producer Colin Ellis speaks with author Cam Gordon about his new book "Track Changes" and the digital forces that reshaped the industry.

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  • Is Canada Ready for a New Era of Extreme Weather?

    Is Canada Ready for a New Era of Extreme Weather?
    Apr 15 2026
    Last year was the second-worst wildfire season in Canadian history, with millions of hectares burned and communities across the country forced to evacuate. As climate change drives longer, more intense fire seasons, how bad could future years get and are we prepared? We examine Canada's growing wildfire risk with Mike Flannigan, a professor of wildland fire at Thompson Rivers University, and look at other extreme weather threats, including severe storms, with Greg Kopp of Western University and Anabela Bonada of the University of Waterloo's Intact Centre on Climate Adaptation.

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  • Why Are Some Gen Z Men Embracing Traditional Gender Roles?

    Why Are Some Gen Z Men Embracing Traditional Gender Roles?
    Apr 14 2026
    Research is challenging the assumption that younger generations are becoming more progressive, suggesting some Gen Z men are adopting more conservative views on gender and masculinity. Heejung Chung of King's College London and University of Toronto Scarborough psychologist Leif Anderson, explain what may be driving that shift. Then, Dalhousie University sociologist Michael Halpin examines the rise of "looksmaxxing," an online subculture centred on physical perfection and social dominance.

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  • Does Ontario Profit Too Much From Gambling and Alcohol?

    Does Ontario Profit Too Much From Gambling and Alcohol?
    Apr 10 2026
    Online betting now brings in major revenue for the province, but experts warn that the financial upside may come with mounting public-health costs. A similar tension shows up in new data on alcohol use: fewer Ontarians are drinking, yet binge drinking rates remain stubbornly high. What explains the disconnect, and what responsibility does government have when it profits from addictive products? We speak with addiction researchers Andrew Kim and Dominique Morisano.

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  • Should Pension Funds Help Build Canada's Future?

    Should Pension Funds Help Build Canada's Future?
    Apr 9 2026
    The federal Liberals are pitching big, costly bets such as nuclear power, critical minerals, and high-speed rail as central to Canada's economic future, raising questions about who pays and whether pension funds should help finance projects tied to economic sovereignty. Matthew Mendelsohn and Keith Ambachtsheer examine the risks and rewards of tapping pension capital. Then, economist Kaylie Tiessen looks critically at the surge in "Buy Canadian" policies and whether they actually deliver on their economic promises.

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  • Do Ontario's New Housing Incentives Go Far Enough?

    Do Ontario's New Housing Incentives Go Far Enough?
    Apr 8 2026
    Ontario and the federal government are rolling out new housing measures, including HST rebates on new homes and billions in infrastructure funding to cut development charges. Will these moves actually bring down prices and speed up construction, or are deeper structural fixes still missing?

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  • Remembering Stephen Lewis: A Conversation with Bob Rae

    Remembering Stephen Lewis: A Conversation with Bob Rae
    Apr 7 2026

    Bob Rae reflects on the legacy of Stephen Lewis, one of Canada’s most influential public figures and international advocates. Drawing on decades of public life and personal experience, Rae discusses Lewis’s impact on politics, diplomacy, and social justice, and what his work continues to mean for Canada today.

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