This week, The Agenda debated the controversial carbon tax; examined why Ontario criminal court cases are being delayed or dismissed; looked into whether Ontario can be a leader in AI technology; and discussed the Russia Ukraine war with journalist Tim Mak.

The Agenda with Steve Paikin is TVO's flagship current affairs program - devoted to exploring the social, political, cultural and economic issues that are changing our world, at home and abroad. The Agenda airs weeknights at 8:00 PM EST on TVO - Canada's largest educational broadcaster.

The Agenda with Steve Paikin is TVO's flagship current affairs program - devoted to exploring the social, political, cultural and economic issues that are changing our world, at home and abroad. The Agenda airs weeknights at 8:00 PM EST on TVO - Canada's

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The Agenda is TVO's flagship current affairs program, devoted to exploring the social, political, cultural, and economic issues that are changing our world. We consistently offer a diversity of viewpoints and in-depth analysis of what lies behind the headlines. Hosted by Steve Paikin and Nam Kiwanuka.

<p>The Agenda is TVO's flagship current affairs program, devoted to exploring the social, political, cultural, and economic issues that are changing our world. We consistently offer a diversity of viewpoints and in-depth analysis of what lies behind the headlines. Hosted by Steve Paikin and Nam Kiwanuka.</p>

The Pros and Cons of Carbon Tax

Question authority. Think for yourself. We've all heard these slogans before. But what happens when they go too far? What happens when they slide into a distrust of everything – from science to media to government? In his new book, "Question Authority: A polemic about trust in five meditations", author Mark Kingwell offers his answer and a roadmap to getting trust back. He's also a professor of Philosophy at the U of T. 

Do We Now Distrust ... Everything?

Donald Trump's return to the White House coincides with a war raging on multiple fronts in the Middle East, with Israel battling Hezbollah in Lebanon and Hamas in Gaza, not to mention ongoing tensions with Iran. Will his new administration be able to bring both conflicts to an end? Host Steve Paikin asks: Einat Wilf (Former member of the Israeli parliament); Khaled Elgindy (Senior Fellow, Middle East Institute); Ahmed Alkhatib (Senior Fellow, Atlantic Council), and Jon Allen (Former Canadian Ambassador to Israel). 

Can Trump Bring Stability to the Middle East?

In 2020, Sviatlana Tsikhanouskaya emerged as a powerful voice for change in Belarus when she ran against President Alexander Lukashenko who has led the country since 1994 with what some call "an iron hand." The controversial results led to the largest protests in the country's history and pressure on Tsikhanouskaya to leave Belarus. As her country continues to face political turmoil and international condemnation for siding with Russian in its war on Ukraine, she tells host Steve Paikin that the fight for democracy remains at the forefront of mind.

The Pros and Cons of Carbon Tax

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