The Rundown

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  Is Canada's Housing Crisis About to Get Worse? 25.09.2026 28min

  Why is housing still so unaffordable, and what would it take to change that? Mike Moffatt explains how interest rates and the broader economy are shaping Canada's housing market. Then, former UN Special Rapporteur Leilani Farha examines how we got into the housing crisis and what governments could do differently. And, Rundown producer Charlie Buckley asks whether homes can become more affordable without jeopardizing the financial security of existing homeowners.Donate Today : https://tvo.me/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Canada Has a Brain Drain Problem. Could Trump Help Reverse It? 24.09.2026 28min

  Why does Canada struggle to hold on to its top talent, and could that be changing? TD Economics' Francis Fong breaks down Canada's "silent brain drain." Then, researchers Sara Seager, Jennifer Spence and Ryan Sullivan share why they're bringing their expertise to Canada.Donate Today : https://tvo.me/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Can Ontario Build More Housing Without Losing Its Heritage? 23.09.2026 28min

  As Ontario pushes to build more housing, what deserves protection? Arborist Todd Irvine explains Toronto's efforts to preserve mature trees on private property. Then, Michael McClelland of ERA Architects examines changes to Ontario's heritage laws and what they could mean for historic properties.Donate Today : https://tvo.me/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  How Does a Community Heal After Gun Violence? 22.09.2026 29min

  What does it take to rebuild after gun violence? "Nekai Walks" director Rico King, Nekai Foster, and YAAACE founder Devon Jones discuss recovery, trauma, and telling that story. Then, sociologist Jooyoung Lee explores the ripple effects gun violence can have on survivors, families, and communities.About The Rundown:Hosted by Jeyan Jeganathan, The Rundown delivers original journalism and in-depth analysis of the social, political, cultural, and economic issues that shape life in Ontario. Each episode focuses on one topic that’s making headlines, examining it from different angles and through diverse points of view — providing the context you need to understand what’s happening in the province and around the world.https://www.tvo.org/the-rundownFollow on social media: Instagram – https://www.instagram.com/therundowntvo Facebook- https://www.facebook.com/TheRundownTVO X- https://twitter.com/therundowntvo Bluesky- https://bsky.app/profile/therundowntvo.bsky.social LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/therundowntvo/ Download the TVO Today App Apple - https://apps.apple.com/ca/app/tvo-today/id1616182112 Available on: Roku, Apple TV, Android TV, Samsung, LG, Amazon Fire TVDonate Today : https://tvo.me/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Did Canada Break Its Own Immigration System? 18.09.2026 28min

  Canada has scaled back immigration targets in response to growing concerns about housing, affordability, and public services. But will lower numbers solve the problems Canadians are worried about, or could they create new challenges of their own? And how did Canada's immigration system end up under such intense scrutiny in the first place? Tony Keller, columnist with The Globe and Mail, argues that many of the system's shortcomings run deeper than the number of newcomers Canada admits. Then, Parisa Mahboubi of the C.D. Howe Institute and Sonia Sidhu of Green and Spiegel examine whether recent reforms are addressing the root causes of those concerns or simply reshaping them.Donate Today : https://tvo.me/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Is Climate Change Still a Top Concern for Canadians? 17.09.2026 28min

  Climate change is reshaping the world around us, but it is not always top of mind for Canadians. Why does the issue struggle to break through as a public priority, even as its effects become more visible? We explore the psychology, politics, and public attitudes shaping Canada's climate conversation with Amber Bennett of Re.Climate, philosopher and psychotherapist Natalie Thomas, and Curiosity Podcast co-host Naila Moloo. Then, as scientists monitor an unprecedented El Niño developing in the Pacific, we examine what it could mean for Ontario's weather and whether climate change is influencing the phenomenon with meteorologist Janine Baijnath-Rodino of UCLA.Donate Today : https://tvo.me/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  What Responsibility Does Big Tech Have to Kids? 16.09.2026 28min

  Social media companies are facing growing scrutiny over their impact on young people. As lawsuits against tech giants move through Ontario courts and new restrictions on teen accounts take effect in the U.S., what changes could be coming in Canada? Sonia Nijjar and Carmi Levy assess the legal and policy implications, while Sara Austin discusses how online harms are affecting young people's mental health and what can be done to make social media safer.Donate Today : https://tvo.me/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Is Social Media Fueling Human Trafficking? 15.09.2026 28min

  Human trafficking is often associated with the online world, where social media has created new ways for traffickers to target and exploit young people. Could platforms be doing more to protect kids and teens, and what impact would measures such as social media bans have? Host Jeyan Jeganathan speaks with Julia Drydyk of the Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking and Marissa Kokkoros of Aura Freedom International. Then, following the largest human trafficking investigation in Halton Regional Police history, Anna Morgan of SAVIS of Halton discusses the realities of trafficking in local communities and the supports available to survivors.Donate Today : https://tvo.me/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  "Lake America"? What's Happening to Canada-U.S. Relations? 11.09.2026 28min

  From tariffs and annexation rhetoric to "Lake America" appearing on digital maps, Canada-U.S. relations are facing new strains. What does the renaming of Lake Ontario say about Canada's digital sovereignty? And as political, economic, and cultural tensions grow, are Canadian leaders responding effectively to a rapidly changing relationship with our closest ally? Host Jeyan Jeganathan discusses the state of Canada-U.S. relations with John Michael McGrath, Globe and Mail feature writer Shannon Proudfoot, and essayist and cultural commentator Stephen Marche. Editorial,credit: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images NewsDonate Today : https://tvo.me/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Can Canada Break Its Dependence on the U.S.? 10.09.2026 28min

  As Canada looks for ways to reduce its economic dependence on the United States, what options are on the table? The Rundown examines efforts to remove interprovincial trade barriers and improve labour mobility across the country, with Ryan Manucha of the C.D. Howe Institute and Sarah Watts-Rynard of Polytechnics Canada. Then, could a proposed east-west oil pipeline help strengthen Canada's energy security and economy? Oil market researcher Rory Johnston breaks down the potential benefits, costs, and challenges of a project being championed as a nation-building initiative by Premiers Doug Ford and Danielle Smith.Donate Today : https://tvo.me/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  What Could Shape the School Year Ahead in Ontario? 09.09.2026 28min

  As students head back to class, what changes could shape the school year ahead? With teacher labour negotiations underway between education unions and the provincial government, where do talks stand and what could the outcome mean for students, parents, and educators? Kristin Rushowy, education reporter with the Toronto Star, breaks down the latest developments. Then, how will new school transportation guidelines affect families whose children may no longer have access to bus service? Nancy Daigneault, executive director of School Bus Ontario, and Kaylie Fanning, whose brother Joshua has lost access to school bus service, discuss the impact on students and parents as the new school year begins.Donate Today : https://tvo.me/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  What's Behind Canada's Romance Book Boom? 26.06.2026 28min

  Romance novels have become one of Canada's fastest-growing publishing genres, with print sales soaring, ebook readership growing, and dedicated romance bookstores opening across the country, raising questions about what's fueling the boom. Amy Lea, author of romantic comedies including "The Bodyguard Affair," joins Jeyan to discuss how shifting reader tastes have created new opportunities for Canadian voices in romance and why she now feels more confident setting stories closer to home. Then, Kaitlynd Carmichael of Indigo Canada and Kearston Bergeron, co-owner of Toronto's Hopeless Romantic Books, explore the factors behind romance's rapid rise and what its growing popularity reveals about today's readers.Donate Today : https://tvo.me/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Can Students Help Save Canada's Queer History? 25.06.2026 28min

  For generations, many 2SLGBTQ+ stories were left out of history books, archives, and classrooms, raising questions about whose experiences are preserved and whose are forgotten. Now, some educators are working to recover that history before more of it is lost. Ian Duncan, a history teacher at Garth Webb Secondary School in Oakville, joins Jeyan to discuss how students are helping uncover, document, and share Canada's queer history. Then, Windsor teacher Chris Rabideau explains how a local project is preserving 2SLGBTQ+ stories from the community, one story at a time, and why documenting these experiences matters for future generations.Donate Today : https://tvo.me/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Who Should Control Ontario's Water Infrastructure? 24.06.2026 28min

  As Ontario municipalities face growing pressure to repair and expand aging water and wastewater systems, some are asking whether new governance models could help manage the costs. Could municipal services corporations offer a viable solution, or do they raise new questions about oversight and public accountability? Michele Grenier, executive director of the Ontario Water Works Association, and Barbara Robinson, president of Norton Engineering, join Jeyan to discuss. Then, new research suggests a warming Arctic is reshaping vast lakes in northern Canada, raising concerns about what these changes could mean for freshwater ecosystems. Kathleen Rühland, senior scientist at Queen's University's Paleoecological Environmental Assessment and Research Laboratory, explains what scientists are finding and why it matters.Donate Today : https://tvo.me/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Why Are So Many Young Men Suffering in Silence? 23.06.2026 28min

  Young men are often told to tough it out, but a new report from GreenShield and Mental Health Research Canada suggests many may be struggling in silence, raising questions about why so many are reluctant to seek help when they need it most. Khush Amaria, director of clinical services at GreenShield, joins Jeyan to unpack the findings. Then, as loneliness becomes a growing concern, some people are turning to AI chatbots for companionship. Can a machine provide meaningful connection, or does it risk deepening the problem? University of Toronto psychology professor Paul Bloom weighs in.Donate Today : https://tvo.me/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Can Indigenous Voices Reshape Canada's Next Big Projects? 19.06.2026 28min

  Canada is preparing for major nation-building projects while entering trade talks with the United States and Mexico, promising partnership with Indigenous peoples but leaving questions about what that means in practice. How will those commitments be carried out, and whose voices will shape the outcome? At the same time, Indigenous humour offers insight into culture, identity, and connection, reflecting shared experience while challenging assumptions. What makes it distinct, and can it help build understanding across communities? Anishinaabe journalist Tanya Talaga and playwright and author Drew Hayden Taylor join the conversation.Donate Today : https://tvo.me/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  How Should Canada Handle CUSMA & Trump? 18.06.2026 28min

  Prime Minister Mark Carney met with world leaders at the G7 in France, trying to position Canada in an increasingly uncertain global order, new questions are emerging about the country's economic stability and its most critical trade relationship. U.S. President Donald Trump has cast doubt on the future of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement, saying "I'm not looking to renew it" and "we don't need anything that Canada has," with a key deadline approaching. How exposed is Canada if that deal unravels, and how should its foreign and economic strategy adapt? Arif Lalani, Shannon Gormley, Adam Chapnick, and Drew Fagan join Jeyan to discuss.Donate Today : https://tvo.me/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Why Is Northern Ontario Still Waiting on Infrastructure? 17.06.2026 28min

  Closures on Highways 11 and 17 can cut off entire northern communities and disrupt supply chains, raising questions about why long-standing calls for more resilient infrastructure have yet to be answered. Charles Cirtwill, founding president and CEO of the Northern Policy Institute, and Maggie Horsfield, first vice-president of the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities and deputy mayor of North Bay, join Jeyan to discuss. Then, in Sault Ste. Marie, a decades-old vision for a deep-water port is back in focus. Could the project finally move forward, and what would it take to make it viable? Mayor Matthew Shoemaker weighs in.Donate Today : https://tvo.me/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Can Mobile Clinics Fix Ontario's Care Gap? 16.06.2026 28min

  What do recent shifts in public health policy reveal about how care is delivered, and who can access it? After a woman was killed outside a Toronto community health centre in 2023, the province reviewed supervised consumption sites, introduced a new model, and this month cut public funding, raising questions about safety and access. At the same time, mobile health clinics are appearing outside Toronto libraries, aiming to connect more people with primary care. Journalist Adam Zivo, joining from Odessa, Ukraine, Montreal-based writer Emma Paling, and Martin McIntosh of the Regional HIV/AIDS Connection examine what these changes signal. Then, Dr. Andrew Boozary and Aly Velji consider whether mobile care can fill gaps or create new ones.Donate Today : https://tvo.me/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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  Are Data Centres Taking Over? 12.06.2026 28min

  The federal government has unveiled a two-billion-dollar AI strategy aimed at boosting jobs, skills training, and business growth, alongside plans to build large-scale AI data centres powered by clean energy. But as these projects move into communities, opposition is mounting. Recent protests in Hamilton and an Angus Reid poll showing 68 per cent of Canadians would oppose a data centre near their home raise questions about public buy-in. With roughly 100 data centres already in Ontario, do more bring opportunity or risk? We examine the concerns and separate fact from fiction with Kathleen Kauth of the Advanced Energy Centre at MaRS and Mark Winfield of York University.Donate Today : https://tvo.me/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.