Podcast appearances and mentions of Steve Paikin

In "We, the Data: Human Rights in the Digital Age," author Wendy H. Wong makes the case that the collection and tracking of our data by Big Tech comes at a cost to our humanity. She's a professor of political science and principal's research chair at the University of British Columbia and her book won the 2024 Balsillie Prize for Public Policy. She joins Steve Paikin to discuss the link between data and human rights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Actor and comedian Dave Thomas talks to host Steve Paikin about what he learned from his recent trip to Ukraine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Paikin asks guests: Which is harder for Canada to re-set relations with: China or India? Then, Nam Kiwanuka explores why some parents don't vaccinate their kids. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ontario's Minister of Finance Peter Bethlenfalvy joins Steve Paikin to discuss the government's budget for 2025.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ontario has delivered its budget for 2025 during an uncertain time for the Canadian economy. Steve Paikin, John Michael McGrath, and Jessica Smith Cross discuss the ins and outs of the budget.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Paikin, Author and host of TVO's ‘The Agenda' and Chloe Brown, policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate, join Greg to talk about Prime Minister Carney's new cabinet, UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's comments on immigration, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's been 80 years since Allied forces defeated Nazi Germany in World War II. Why is it still important to recognize Victory in Europe, or VE Day? Three historians discuss the significance of this anniversary, not just to help us understand the past, but to comprehend the present. Margaret MacMillan, emeritus professor of International History at Oxford University and the University of Toronto and author of "War: How Conflict Shaped Us"; Tim Cook, chief historian and director of research at the Canadian War Museum and author of "The Good Allies: How Canada and the United States Fought Together to Defeat Fascism during the Second World War"; and Jeff Noakes, historian at the Canadian War Museum and author of "Forged in Fire: Canada and the Second World War" join Steve Paikin to discuss. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has sent a letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney outlining what projects he believes are in Ontario's best economic interest. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss how the relationship between the two levels of government is unfolding. Ontario's budget is being delivered on May 15th, but, unlike in the past, announcements on the province's spending aren't tightly guarded secrets. Steve and John Michael examine what's been announced so far and how much it will cost you. The Ontario Liberals have official party status, which gives them privileges at Queen's Park that they haven't had for a while. It's a big change for them, but they're still limited in what they can do faced by a majority government. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/my-lunch-with-old-political-friends JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-can-trump-destroy-ontarios-film-industry TVO Today Live: https://www.tvo.org/tvo-today-live President Trump Participates in a Bilateral Meeting with the Prime Minister of Canada, May 6, 2025 - The White House/youtube.com Bonnie Crombie media studio appearance: Courtesy Ontario Parliamentary NetworkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster, host of TVO's ‘The Agenda' and Chloe Brown, policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate join Greg to talk about Prime Minister Carney's meeting with President Trump, Alberta premier Danielle Smith promising a separation referendum, and more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Paikin, Author and Broadcaster, host of TVO's ‘The Agenda', takes over Toronto Today to interview Greg about running in the federal election Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ontario Premier Doug Ford launched into a tirade against Ontario's judges during a press conference about strengthening the province's bail system. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss how we got to the point where the premier says we need to elect judges. The Financial Accountability Office of Ontario has dire news on the impact of Donald Trump's tariffs. How bad will the economic fallout be? And the measles outbreak is ongoing, so where is Ontario's Chief Medical Officer of Health Dr. Kieran Moore? Steve and John Michael dig into why the doctor is keeping out of the spotlight. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-the-most-important-thing-you-didnt-hear-on-election-night JMM's column: (coming soon) T-shirt image of Frank Miller - Anthony Miles/King's Printer for Ontario/wikipedia.org See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In the world of international affairs, more than 130 countries have diplomatic missions in Canada. But the German ambassador to Canada is a bit different. That's because there are two of them who split the job. They are the husband-and-wife team of Tjorven Bellman and Matthias Lüttenberg. They join host Steve Paikin for a wide-ranging discussion on this unique ambassadorship, Canada-Germany relations in the era of Donald Trump, NATO, Germany's place in the world, and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a textHamilton-born broadcaster Steve Paikin joined TVOntario in 1992. He became the host of the station's flagship show, The Agenda. After 19 seasons at the helm, he is stepping away for a new venture with the public broadcaster. On this edition of the Newsmakers Podcast, host Matt Ingram talked to Paikin about the decision and his career, including a couple of things you may not know.

It was by a narrow margin that Liberal leader Mark Carney declared victory last night to become Canada's 24th prime minister. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath break down the race as it unfolded and the role Ontario's voters played. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-they-left-queens-park-for-ottawa-did-voters-follow JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-what-mark-carney-must-learn-from-kathleen-wynneSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Minister of Education Paul Calandra is sending investigators to several school boards in Ontario to probe their finances, and, in one case, is recommending the ministry take control. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss how this happened. Could Donald Trump's trade threats lead to an improved interprovincial electrical transmission system? Advocates certainly hope that's the case, and it would be much needed as consumption is set to rise 75% by 2050. The province and its doctors have reached an agreement that should benefit patients in rural communities. Steve and JMM dig into the details and how this plays into the government's promise to connect every Ontarian with a family doctor. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/and-thats-the-agenda-thanks-for-watching JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-the-ford-government-unveiled-its-latest-economic-cheat-code-will-it-work Grassy Narrows River Run report: https://www.ontario.ca/page/final-report-review-toronto-district-school-boards-excursion-policy-and-procedureSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath look back on the Federal debate where Liberal Party Leader Mark Carney, Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre, Bloc Québécois Leader Yves-François Blanchet and NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh duked it out. Who was the big winner? Who was the big loser? Who had the best moment? Will this change the election's outcome? What's it like watching this from the moderator's ringside seat? They also talk about what happened after the debate as leaders shook hands and spoke to one another. And what happened with the post-debate scrum that was cancelled. More on that here: https://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/rebel-news-rightwing-media-press-conferences-debates-1.7512714 Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/everything-you-didnt-see-at-the-leaders-debate JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-ontario-will-spend-more-this-year-than-last-what-will-we-get-for-itSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The West's relationship with Russia has been utterly fascinating, confusing, maddening, and encouraging for more than a century. Sergey Radchenko (Distinguished professor at Johns Hopkins University) is the author of a new book called "To Run the World: The Kremlin's Cold War Bid for Global Power." It's just won the Lionel Gelber Prize, presented by the Munk School for Global Affairs, for the world's best English-language book on foreign affairs. He joins host Steve Paikin for a wide-ranging discussion on the making and breaking of the Soviet UnionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Members of provincial Parliament have returned to Queen's Park and there's already a flurry of activity. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath break down the first week back and what's to come. Flamborough-Glanbrook MPP Donna Skelly was elected as the legislature's first female Speaker. It's an important role in the parliamentary system, and Steve and JMM take a deeper dive into what she'll be expected to do. The New York Times has published an investigation into Therme Group alleging the company misled the Province of Ontario during its submission process to build a spa on Toronto's waterfront. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/why-moderating-a-leaders-debate-is-like-refereeing-a-hockey-game JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-ontarios-free-trade-announcement-sounds-important-is-it New York Times: https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/16/world/canada/therme-spa-ontario-canada.htmlSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Four federal leaders face off in the second, and final, debate of the campaign. But after one leader was uninvited at the last minute, the commission responsible for the debates is a point of focus. We speak with the executive director of the Leaders' Debates Commission. Plus, the Power Panel dives into what's at stake for the parties in the debates. And English-language debate moderator Steve Paikin tells us what he's expecting and how he prepared.

Irshad Manji, educator, author and former journalist joins host Steve Paikin in studio to discuss life as a Canadian living in the United States of America. Having witnessed a pivotal election period and an ongoing trade war between the two countries she has called home, what's it like for dual citizens like Manji?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's not an understatement to say the oil sector plays a significant role in the Canadian economy and has dominated life on this planet for the last century. But with Canada's emissions reduction goals, and Donald Trump's global tariffs, what's in store for this natural resource? And will it be an issue in our federal election campaign? Heather Exner-Pirot, Senior Fellow and Director of Natural Resources, Energy, and Environment for the Macdonald-Laurier Institute; Rory Johnston, oil market researcher and founder of Commodity Context; Rachel Doran, President and Executive Director at Clean Energy Canada; and Don Gillmor, journalist, former roughneck, and author of "On Oil," join Steve Paikin to discuss the future of oil.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The 90-day reprieve on Donald Trump's global tariffs do not extend to Canada, so Ontario is offering tax breaks for businesses. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss why these temporary measures might need to be followed by long term solutions. There will be a 2-year feasibility study into Doug Ford's plan for a tunnel underneath the 401. Steve and JMM discuss the project's inevitable high price tag and other ways the province could ease congestion. The province is expanding strong mayor powers to 169 more municipalities in Ontario. These powers had already been given to mayors in larger cities to cut through red tape and get housing built, but is that happening? Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/three-former-political-adversaries-on-how-to-handle-trump JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-do-american-unions-really-believe-trumps-anti-globalist-visionSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For five decades, she has been one of the most recognizable faces on Canadian television. Over that time, she has hosted some of the most iconic programs: Midday, Canada AM, Antiques Roadshow, and the Olympic Games. But having just done her final interview on the PBS show "Canada Files," Valerie Pringle has decided the time has come to put the cameras and microphones away. And she joins Steve Paikin to talk about her career in broadcasting. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Donald Trump's Liberation Day has unleashed a suite of tariffs on the world, but Canada has escaped any additional ones. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath examine what effect the tariffs Canada is facing are having on the economy. A former executive assistant to Premier Doug Ford violated the province's lobbying rules, according to Integrity Commissioner J. David Wake. The violations occurred during lobbying for clients' land to be removed from the Greenbelt. Nico Fidani-Diker also offered Toronto Maple Leafs tickets to "public office holders" putting them into conflict of interest. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath examine the latest chapter in the Greenbelt scandal and the implications for the RCMP investigation into it. With every election comes inevitable "bozo eruptions," which is when a politicians is caught saying something unsavoury, which sometimes gets them kicked out of elected politics. Steve and JMM examine a few stories including former Liberal candidate Paul Chiang, and how Mark Carney fumbled his response. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/ive-covered-many-elections-i-wish-i-could-discuss-this-one-with-some-absent-friends JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-canadians-are-talking-about-big-projects-lets-try-small-ones-first Tariffs in Canada, explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzCThKVMlkg&tSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Geoffrey Hinton also known as the godfather of AI was recently awarded the Nobel Prize in Physics for his pioneering work in artificial intelligence. He joins host Steve Paikin for a wide-ranging discussion on his Nobel win, his departure from Google, the promise and perils of AI, and why he recently got under Elon Musk's skin. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Whether it's Canada's trade war with the U.S., NATO spending, or our relations with China and India, whichever party forms Canada's next government is going to have a slew of challenges to deal with. To better understand where the major parties might take Canadian foreign policy, host Steve Paikin chats with: Richard Shimooka, Senior Fellow at the Macdonald-Laurier Institute, and contributing writer at The Hub; Stephanie Carvin, Associate Professor of International Affairs at Carleton University, and author of: "Stand on Guard: Reassessing Threats to Canada's National Security;" Bessma Momani, Professor of Political Science at the University of Waterloo, and Senior Fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation, and Adam Chapnick, Professor of defence studies at the Royal Military College of Canada, and co-author of: "Canada First, Not Canada Alone: A History of Canadian Foreign Policy." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prime Minister Mark Carney has called a snap election for April 28. John Michael McGrath and The Trillium's Jessica Smith Cross discuss how the Liberal Party's fortunes have changed amidst United States President Donald Trump's trade threats. John Michael and Jess examine the "Trump bump" and how Canada's premiers are benefiting from it, including Doug Ford, who has seen his approval rating skyrocket. A number of supervised consumption sites are set to close in Ontario at the start of April. Contradictory statements from lawyer representing the province and Minister of Health Sylvia Jones on whether these sites can relocate are confusing advocates for the sites.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Since 2001, Ron Deibert and his team at the University of Toronto's Citizen Lab have uncovered dozens of covert spy operations around the world, including the creators of the phone hacking spyware, Pegasus, created by the Israeli company, NSO group, whose clients include Saudi Arabia's Mohammed bin Salman, and Rwanda's Paul Kagame. In a wide-ranging discussion, Deibert tells host Steve Paikin about his recent trip to the White House, the impact that the Trump administration's policies will have on cyber security worldwide, and why Canadians ought to be concerned by a bilateral agreement with the U.S. called the Cloud Act. His new book is called, "Chasing Shadows: Cyber Espionage, Subversion, and the Global Fight for Democracy." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

An unprecedented effort to bridge Canada's linguistic divide, Ontario's two public broadcasters, TVO Media Education Group (TVO) and TFO, present a joint bilingual special aimed at bringing together the country's anglophone and francophone communities. Inspired by Hugh MacLennan's iconic novel "Two Solitudes," which celebrates its 80th anniversary this year, this bold initiative promises a unique experience in Canada's media landscape. Hosted by TVO's Steve Paikin and TFO's Sandra Padovani. WIth guests: Tasha Kheiriddin, national political columnist for Postmedia, commentator in both anglophone and francophone media, and speaker; Yann Martel, philosopher and francophone who writes in English, best known for his award-winning novel, "Life of Pi;" Stéphanie Chouinard, political science associate professor at the Royal Military College of Kingston. She does research in the fields of language rights, minority and Indigenous rights, and law and politics; Serge Dupuis, expert in the social, political, and intellectual history of francophone minorities in North America and associate member of the Chaire pour le développement de la culture d'expression française en Amérique du Nord (CEFAN) at Université Laval.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's unusual to have both the Prime Minister of Canada and Premier of Ontario swear in their cabinets at the same time, so Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath compare and contrast the different approaches. A legal challenge from cyclists in Toronto has failed and now Doug Ford will likely go ahead with the removal of bike lanes in the city. Here's what could happen next and some insight into the consequences of this fight for one Tory MPP. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-did-the-opposition-parties-help-ford-win-another-majority JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-the-consumer-carbon-tax-is-dead-its-effects-will-live-on Have a comment or question? Email: onpolitics@tvo.orgSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Brady and the panel of: Steve Paikin Author and Broadcaster, host of TVO's ‘The Agenda' Chloe Brown, policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate. Discuss: 1-OK, many are talking about Mark Carney & responses to The Globe & Mail's Stephanie Levitz, & CBC's Rosemary Barton. Let's play the clips and see if you feel this is a tone and a dismissiveness that hurts Mark Carney - the more people who see moments like this? 2-I've never seen polling SO over the map - we're all noticing this, aren't we. Some Ontario Election polls had the Ford government pulling in 92-93 seats, some had them winning closer to 70 - 6 more than a majority. The last three US elections have been all over the place. So how often do YOU trust them? 3-I'm very saddened by the Hudson's Bay story. But I haven't shopped consistently there in maybe….15-16 years. Millions are like me. It was either less convenient or less practical. But is this just….we've moved into a different world. The giant department store can't thrive, and YET, the cheaper “big box” stores do. How do you see it?   4-Have a read at this - real risk for Canadian businesses moving to the States - but isn't there a risk for alienating American businesses here? We're kind of being outwardly….ugly? Towards American businesses that do employ Canadians? Have we done this with any other country in the last 60 years? Countries with abhorrent human rights records to workers in general, women, gay people - we buy their products, we let them play sports here, we don't ban immigrants from those countries - I'm worried that this is turning anti-US, not anti-Trump - what's the line for you? 5-JFK Files today? Why couldn't a better US President do this?! Have a theory we haven't heard - what's the answer to the question you'd most like to know? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With the erratic threats of Trump's tariffs, many Canadians are switching to "Made in Canada" products. But in today's market, what does "Made in Canada" mean? How much of anything we buy is made right here in our country? Despite the highly integrated economy that Canada and the U.S. share, can we become more self-reliant by shifting all production to our home and native land? Jim Stanford, economist and Director of the Centre for Future Work; Vass Bednar, executive director of the Master of Public Policy Program at McMaster University and host of the "Lately" podcast; and Jim Hinton, owner and founder of Own Innovation and a Senior Fellow at CIGI, the Centre for International Governance Innovation, join Steve Paikin to discuss what it takes to make more in Canada.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug Ford imposed an electricity surcharge on Monday, Donald Trump responded with doubling the tariffs on steel and aluminum, and then they called the whole thing off. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath examine a chaotic week in Canada and United States trade relations. Doug Ford's team at Queen's Park is going to look a lot like the old team with few MPPs losing their seats during the last election. The government will also deliver a full budget, and Steve and John Michael speculate what might be in that. The Supreme Court of Canada struck down Doug Ford's third party election spending law, which is a win for unions and civil society groups. Will the government use the notwithstanding clause to get it passed? Or will they drop this altogether? Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-what-is-chrystia-freelands-next-job Steve's other column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-can-mark-carney-avoid-repeating-history JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-should-doug-ford-do-with-voting-reform-what-he-did-with-beer-and-wineSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Until the trade war began, one of the most pressing issues in the country was the housing crisis. Ontario alone identified the need to build upwards of 1.5 million new homes by 2031. The federal government put billions on the table in several previous budgets, as have the provinces. But, affordability and homelessness so far haven't shown much improvement. Steve Paikin sits down with Nate Erskine-Smith, the federal Minister of Housing, Infrastructure and Communities and the Liberal MP for Beaches-East York, to find out what the federal government intends to do about the housing crisis during uncertain economic and political times.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Brady and the panel of: Steve Paikin Author and Broadcaster, host of TVO's ‘The Agenda' Chloe Brown, policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate. Discuss: 1. Regardless of polls all over the map, and the challenges afoot - I think two things are clear about the upcoming federal election. It is a TRUE heavyweight fight...we all think the "next" election is a critical one in turning the country's sails in a certain direction - but this is going to generate a ton of interest, eclipse voter apathy and indifference, and we probably will all be sick of the slogans, the platforms, and the mud-wrestling. Yes? Huge interest? Especially in stark contrast to the recent provincial election? 2. It's a bit inside - but the first two appointments by Mark Carney.....old-school Liberal cabinet ministers who fell well out of favour in controversial circumstances in the Trudeau era - Marco Mendicino as Chief of Staff to Carney, and David Lametti, the Justice Minister who had some embarrassing secret texts revealed in the Freedom Convoy/Emergencies Act era when the Inquiry happened regarding government direction. Like, right away - not sure you're telling Canada...you're moving along and so many lessons have been learned! 3. OIivia Chow did not attend the scene of the shooting in Scarborough this weekend.....I know, I know - we spend a lot of time on where she is, what she goes to, and how she explains it away afterwards - her myriad of explanations for snubbing the October 7th vigil were......not awesome - what about this one? 4. We need more public bathrooms AND garbage bins in Toronto - this gets us on the road to one of the two, does it not??? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Archeologist and anthropologist, Dr. Alice Roberts talks to host Steve Paikin about how her work is trying to answer some of humanity's biggest questions through the lens of archeology and genetics. She's the author of "Crypt: Life, Death and Disease in the Middle Ages and Beyond," and the host of "Digging for Britain." She's in Canada to promote a new live show called "From Cell to Civilization." See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sweeping tariffs have hit Canada, Mexico, and China sending markets into disarray. Canada has responded with retaliatory tariffs and Doug Ford has vowed a strong response from Ontario. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss what's next in Donald Trump's war against the world. Are members of provincial Parliament due for a raise? Doug Ford thinks so and not long after his third majority win. What's the future for Ontario Liberal Leader Bonnie Crombie? As she goes into a leadership review, Steve and John Michael wonder what lies ahead as she remains seatless. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-whats-next-for-bonnie-crombie JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-what-if-doug-fords-energy-threats-backfireSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part 1:We talk with Christine Keiner, Department Chair, Department of Science, Technology, and Society, Rochester Institute of Technology.We discuss the cuts to NOAA, and the effects this will have on weather prediction, research on oceanic problems and solutions, research on wetlands, lakes, and streams. Climate change research will suffer.Part 2:We talk with Steve Paikin, host of the Canadian talk show "Agenda".We discuss how the relationship between Canadians and the US has changed due to Trump. Canadians, who were 'best friends' to US citizens, now find themselves at odds due to Trump's decisions. Canadians are reexamining the relationship with the US. Music: From David Rovics, “The Richest Man in the World Says So”, 2025

Many questions abound about the role artificial intelligence will play in humanity's future. Philosopher and author Christopher DiCarlo, one of the world's leading voices on the ethics of AI, looks at our complicated relationship with this technology and how we might prepare ourselves for its place in our world. It's all in his new book "Building a God: The Ethics of Artificial Intelligence and the Race to Control It". He's also principal and founder of Critical Thinking Solutions and he joins Steve Paikin to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Greg Brady and the panel of: Steve Paikin Author and Broadcaster, host of TVO's ‘The Agenda' Chloe Brown, policy analyst and former Toronto mayoral candidate. Discuss: 1. Tariffs - this isn't temporary, this just feels like our world the next 3 1/2 years, isn't it? 2. Does this feel like a permanent break with Canada/USA as friends/allies - it's very surreal 3-THEN...Toronto having a media moment for their BMO Field stadium expansion and a reminder - we're sharing the World Cup w/ the USA and Mexico, AND spending $146M of tax dollars on temporary seating for the stadium.  4 - Are we at the point where raising chickens for eggs in the city is no longer strange but a good idea? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The live broadcast of Ontario's 44th general election includes context in the first hour where host, Steve Paikin, and co-host John Michael McGrath will discuss what makes this election special. Jeyan Jeganathan spoke with people across Ontario to hear what issues matter the most to them, and Nam Kiwanuka is joined by people who work in our communities to learn what they are seeing on the front lines. Erin Kelly, CEO of Advanced Symbolics, will join Steve Paikin to share insights about what Polly has been tracking this election. And, closer to when the polls close, Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath will be joined by Deb Hutton, host for Newstalk 1010; Kim Wright, principal and founder of Wright Strategies; Dan Moulton, partner at Crestview Strategy; and Jackie DaSilva, campaign strategist and consultant, to hear what they are looking forward to seeing on election night. This coverage will span gavel to gavel and will go in depth on how voters across the province will cast their ballots. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug Ford has won himself a third majority at the end of Ontario's 44th general election. Meanwhile, Marit Stiles and the NDP retain their status as official opposition while Ontario Liberal leader Bonnie Crombie lost her chance for a seat in Mississauga. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath catch up on the aftermath of the election and what comes next. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-how-doug-ford-wrote-his-way-into-the-history-books JMM's column: (coming soon)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Ontario Progressive Conservative party has released its platform just days before the election. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath dig into the details of what's being promised and why the accounting might not all be there. In the dying days of the Ontario 2025 election, the party leaders are still on the road. Steve and John Michael look into where they are and how the races are going in their home ridings. And the 2025 Ontario Election Candidates Debate on Disability Issues took place last week. The guys look into the concerns of Ontarians with disabilities and what the parties are saying they will do to help.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

From George Drew in 1943 to Leslie Frost in the 50s then onto John Robarts and finally Bill Davis, the Progressive Conservatives had quite the run in Ontario spending more than four decades in power. But, it would all come unraveled in 1985 after Premier Bill Davis announced his resignation. In episode four of Ontario Chronicle Steve Paikin tells the story of the raucous 1985 PC leadership convention. It involved plenty of strategic backstabbing, chicanery, and "just a little bit of antisemitism" and would ultimately lead to the end of the Tory dynasty. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ontarians have now gotten to see the leaders face off on the debate stage twice - in North Bay on Valentine's Day, and in Toronto on Family Day. PC leader Doug Ford, NDP leader Marit Stiles, Liberal leader Bonnie Crombie, and Green leader Mike Schreiner took questions on everything from health care to what they like to do in their spare time. Were Ontarians watching - and have the debates changed the race? To discuss, Steve Paikin is joined by Erin Kelly, CEO and co-founder of Advanced Symbolics Inc., who's been tracking this election using Polly, the AI pollster.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Journalists Sabrina Nanji and Émilie Gougeon-Pelletier join Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath to discuss party efforts in the final stretch of the Ontario 2025 election. Despite the Conservative lead in the polls, there are some tight races. The group discusses some ridings where the contest is heating up. We also discuss the French-language debate that took place this week and what came from that. And the group tackles some controversial comments made by candidates throughout the election and if it will have any effect. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-can-lightning-strike-twice-for-the-greens-in-kitchener-centre JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-what-the-ndp-and-liberal-platforms-say-and-why-it-mattersSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Family Day marked the final leaders' debate during the 2025 Ontario Election. Bonnie Crombie, Marit Stiles, and Mike Schreiner were on the offensive while Doug Ford made an apology over the Greenbelt. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath dissect the event and how each leader fared. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/for-family-day-a-father-son-political-profile JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-will-someone-please-talk-about-housingSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Doug Ford, Premier of Ontario, was in Washington this past week alongside Canada's other premiers trying to make headway on the tariff threat. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss how this trip defies norms and why the opposition leaders say it probably didn't help. Ontario's post-secondary sector is facing a huge financial crisis and parties are laying out their plans on how to fix it; however, the Ontario Liberal plan is getting bashed by advocates. The Ontario Green Party has released its platform entitled "Our Plan For Fairness." Steve and John Michael dig into the details and see what policy ideas other parties might steal. Steve's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-can-this-liberal-candidate-jump-from-journalism-to-queens-park JMM's column: https://www.tvo.org/article/analysis-theres-no-negotiating-with-donald-trump-on-tariffsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ontario has ponied up billions and billions of dollars to be the electric vehicle capital of the world. But with the Trump administration's pivot away from EVs, and tariffs on top of that, has this province's investment been misguided? Brian Kingston, President and CEO of the Canadian Vehicle Manufacturers' Association; Rachel Doran, VP of Policy and Strategy of Clean Energy Canada; Josipa Petrunic, President & CEO of the Canadian Urban Transit Research & Innovation Consortium; and Greig Mordue, Associate Professor in the School of Engineering Practice and Technology at McMaster University and the ArcelorMittal Dofasco Chair in Advanced Manufacturing Policy join Steve Paikin to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

They are two of our country's best and best-known actors, but they're also known for rarely acting in the same project. Happily, they have made an exception to that rule in "Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?" currently on stage at the Bluma Appel Theatre in the provincial capital. Find out more about why this married couple in real life wanted to play one of the most dysfunctional, unhappy couples on stage. Martha Burns and Paul Gross join Steve Paikin to discuss.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.