Best TVO Podcasts (2024)

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A byelection spending spree in Prince Edward County 30:20

2h ago30:20

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The Government of Ontario is spending millions on upgrading the water infrastructure in Prince Edward County — ahead of a by-election next week. Coincidence? Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss. Doug Ford believes Jagmeet Singh won't trigger an early election at the federal level due to his pension. The NDP leader fires back telling the P…

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Cannabis in Canada: What's Changed Since Legalization? 24:20

10h ago24:20

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Nearly six years after cannabis was legalized by the federal government, issues remain with how pot is regulated in Canada. The Agenda explores several facets of legalization, including whether consumers have enough information about the harms and benefits of cannabis, gaps that still exist with respect to pardons and why cannabis-related health re…

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Will Robots Take Over the Farm? 13:03

5h ago13:03

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Uncertainty about the future availability of labour and pesticides are among the reasons some Ontario farms are introducing robots into their operations. A look at the autonomous machines that are starting to appear in Ontario fields and the people who are help driving their adoption, on tonight's The Agenda. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy…

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Is the Future Still Bright for Ontario's Cannabis Industry? 18:13

10h ago18:13

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Activist, lobbyist and entrepreneur Abi Roach has been involved in the cannabis business in Ontario one way or another since 2001. Tonight on The Agenda, she discusses the evolution of province's cannabis strategy, changing attitudes toward the substance and why she thinks the future remains bright for the sector. See omnystudio.com/listener for pr…

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A Kiwi in the White House 20:49

2h ago20:49

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Christopher Liddell has had a front row seat to the circus that is U.S. politics. He was White House deputy chief of staff during Donald Trump's presidency, and was involved in three presidential transition cycles, including Donald Trump to Joe Biden. He joins us to talk about his new book about presidential transitions, called "Year Zero: The Five…

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Transforming Discarded Iron Into Meaningful Works of Art 4:49

2h ago4:49

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On June 8th, 2024, the Canadian Society of Creative Iron Arts hosted an iron pour at the Hamilton Museum of Steam and Technology. The event was open to the public, with scratch blocks available for purchase. Attendees carved their own molds to be filled with molten iron, which once cooled could be taken home as a souvenir. See omnystudio.com/listen…

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The Fight to Enshrine Disability Rights 26:11

10m ago26:11

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David Lepofsky joins The Agenda to talk about his own journey with disability and his work "Swimming Up Niagara Falls!" about the fight to include disability rights in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By TVO | Steve Paikin

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Human Pain for Infrastructure Gain? 28:52

1h ago28:52

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Are the infrastructure projects in some Ontario cities worth the pain homeowners, businesses, and commuters are feeling? Ontario is steadily growing but its major roads and bridges need repair and new transit is sorely overdue. What is the cost to Ontarians and will the benefits outweigh years of inconvenience? For insight, we welcome: urban affair…

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Training Ontario's Way Out of the Family Doctor Crisis 12:44

7h ago12:44

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Research shows that 2.5 million people in Ontario don't have access to a family doctor. This number is expected to nearly double in two years. Last year, Queen's University partnered with Lakeridge Health to create a new family medicine program and help train Ontario's next generation of family physicians. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy in…

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Why Can't Students Find Housing? 12:26

2h ago12:26

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A new report by Desjardins Economic Studies finds that not enough housing is being built for students. The Agenda interviews the co-author of the report to look at what's behind this housing shortage. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By TVO | Steve Paikin

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Is Higher Education Still Worth Pursuing? 31:54

2h ago31:54

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Should students still pursue a university or college education? The Agenda looks at all sides of a very complicated question. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By TVO | Steve Paikin

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How do we Raise Resilient Kids? 33:00

23h ago33:00

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On TVO's new show "Old Enough!" little kids run errands for their parents, venturing out into the world alone for the first time. In reality, most parents today wouldn't dream of letting their four-year-old head out by themselves. Do kids today have enough opportunities to develop independence and resilience? Or do parents stifle their kids' growth…

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Six Words We Can't Agree on Politically 27:17

23h ago27:17

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Language can feel like a battlefield with words meaning different things to different people. Words such as "woke," "freedom," and even "taxes" have fraught definitions depending on whom you ask. Carol Off, former host of CBC Radio's "As it Happens," writes about all this in her new book: "At a Loss for Words: Conversation in an Age of Rage." She j…

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Can Parents Afford to Put Their Kids in Sports? 26:03

3d ago26:03

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Research shows 67 per cent of Canadian kids between three and 17 take part in some sort of sport or activity, but 58 per cent of parents are facing financial challenges trying to keep their children in the game. While youth involvement in sports leads to many benefits, how can parents keep their children enrolled without breaking the bank? See omny…

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Art Fazil's Revival of the Folk Music of Nusantara 32:17

3d ago32:17

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Join us for a captivating conversation with Art Fazil, as we explore his journey through the rich cultural tapestry of Nusantara. Celebrating 30 years of his self-titled debut album, Art shares insights into his timeless music, the influence of Malay folk traditions, and his unique blend of global sounds. Dive into the history of Nusantara, the sig…

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Is This The Most Unprecedented Election In U.S. History? 29:29

4d ago29:29

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As the U.S. prepares for a showdown between vice-president Kamala Harris and former president Donald Trump, The Agenda looks at the historic nature of the race. For more on this, we're joined by: Vivian Salama (National Politics Reporter, The Wall Street Journal), Andrew Coyne (Columnist for The Globe and Mail), and Kim Nossal (Professor emeritus i…

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Do Municipalities Have the Fiscal Supports They Need? 41:04

3d ago41:04

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Municipalities provide many services that people use. But increasing pressures have made it fiscally challenging for them to deliver these services. To explore what can be done to get Ontario's prosperity back on track, Daniel Tisch, the President and CEO of the Ontario Chamber of Commerce; Cameron Love, the President and CEO of The Ottawa Hospital…

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How Women Navigate the Challenges of Leadership 51:36

6d ago51:36

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What's the journey like for women who want to take on leadership roles? Tabatha Bull, the President and CEO of the Canadian Council for Indigenous Business; Lisa Laronde, President of the Canadian Association of Women in Construction, and President of RSG International; and Dionne Sinclair, Vice President of Clinical Operations and Chief Nursing Ex…

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Smartphones, alcohol, and nuclear energy, oh my! 32:53

10d ago32:53

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A new ban on smartphones in Ontario's secondary schools has come into effect. How will students react to the new policy? Or will the province reverse course like the Toronto District School Board? Alcohol sales have expanded in Ontario to convenience stores and gas stations while supervised consumption sites have been shuttered. Steve and John Mich…

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Should Canada Have a Temporary Foreign Worker Program? 35:56

7d ago35:56

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Recently, the federal government announced changes to the Temporary Foreign Worker Program by reducing the number of workers employers can hire in an effort to weed out what it considers misuse and fraud in the system. To discuss the implications of these changes on businesses, workers, and the economy, we are joined by Mike Moffat, Director of the…

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History, Family, and the Legacy of Residential Schools 32:02

14d ago32:02

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The effects of government policies like the Indian Act and the residential school system are still felt by Indigenous people today. Tanya Talaga explores this enduring legacy in her new book, "The Knowing," in which she retells Canadian history through an Indigenous lens, and tracks her family history all the way back to her great-great-grandmother…

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How Has Sudbury Helped Astronauts Understand the Moon? 9:40

10d ago9:40

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Sudbury, Ont. is reportedly the only Canadian city to be mentioned on the moon. That's because this northern Ontario city helped NASA astronauts unpack some mysteries on the lunar surface. In this episode, we'll learn why Sudbury was so important to two Apollo missions, we'll meet one of the people who helped train the astronauts here and we'll hea…

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Why is Violent Crime Spiking in Ontario? 15:39

9d ago15:39

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Violent crime in the Greater Toronto Area is spiking, with shootings in York region up 92% compared to this time last year. Carjackings over the same period have doubled. A look at the regions most affected and how police say they will try to crack down on what they describe as trend toward violent gun crime, with Jason Miller, crime reporter with …

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Can Ontario Mayors Align to Solve Homelessness? 29:44

8d ago29:44

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Homelessness and addiction topped the mayor's agenda at the Association of Municipalities of Ontario conference. The Agenda talks to four Ontario mayors about how they are finding solutions and what they're demanding from the provincial government. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.…

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Tick Talk 16:35

10d ago16:35

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Blood-sucking ticks are everywhere. With over 9,000 species creeping around the world, which ones should Ontarians be most concerned about? University of Guelph researcher Katie Clow explains. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By TVO | Steve Paikin

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The Long, Hot, Ontario Political Summer 38:52

10d ago38:52

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What changed at Queen's Park this summer? A new – and the biggest – provincial cabinet of all time. A new education minister, but only for a few months because he liked the job so much, he quit politics altogether. A new policy on safe injection sites. But what stayed the same? Doug Ford's Conservatives are still the overwhelming first choice among…

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