The Rundown
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 w…Social links:
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How Do We Confront the History Beneath Our Feet?
What happens when an Indigenous burial ground is uncovered in a city? Reporter Gabrielle McMann examines who decides what happens next and the questions municipalities face. Then, we travel to Garden River First Nation to uncover the story of the men behind the "This Is Indian Land" message painted…
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Is Canada Finding a Way Through Economic Uncertainty?
Canada's economy is navigating a trade war with the United States, tariffs, and uncertainty few could have predicted just a few years ago. Are we starting to find a way forward? Dawn Desjardins of Deloitte and Pedro Antunes of the Conference Board of Canada assess the economy and what comes next. T…
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What's Happening to Passenger Rail in Ontario?
How well is Ontario's transportation network working for the people who rely on it? Karen Cross and Eric Miller examine VIA Rail's upcoming service changes and what they could mean for communities along the Toronto-Ottawa corridor. Then, John Michael McGrath looks at whether congestion pricing coul…
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Is Canada's Housing Crisis About to Get Worse?
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 …
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Canada Has a Brain Drain Problem. Could Trump Help Reverse It?
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.
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Can Ontario Build More Housing Without Losing Its Heritage?
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.
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How Does a Community Heal After Gun Violence?
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.…
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Did Canada Break Its Own Immigration System?
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…
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Is Climate Change Still a Top Concern for Canadians?
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 conversatio…
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What Responsibility Does Big Tech Have to Kids?
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 p…
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