Polling suggests Canadians are increasingly worried about crime rising in their communities. Are these fears overblown or justified?

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.

<p data-renderer-start-pos="1">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&rsquo;s making headlines, examining it from different angles and through diverse points of view &mdash; providing the context you need to understand what&rsquo;s happening in the province and around the world.</p>

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. 

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Why Are Canadians Feeling Less Safe?

A crisis negotiator explains how real world hostage tactics can help us understand today's global standoffs. Then, experts break down why anger spreads faster than anything online.

Why Does Anger Go Viral?

With more than 60 films from fifteen countries, including twenty-two world premieres, this year's Toronto Black Film Festival is expansive by any measure. But how did it grow into a space that asks deeper questions about Black storytelling, creativity, and cultural change? And how does a new anthology of speculative fiction by ten Black Canadian writers help us imagine futures that shed light on the present?

What Does it Mean to Imagine Black Futures Through Film and Fiction?

The Rundown examines the longstanding water crisis in Kashechewan. What's behind the systemic failures, and why safe, reliable access to clean water remains out of reach for so many. Then, Juno nominated musician and author Adrian Sutherland reflects on his new memoir, "The Work of Our Hands: A Cree Meditation on the Real World," offering an intimate look at life, culture, and resilience in the Far North. 

Why Are Canadians Feeling Less Safe?

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