What's a heat pump and what's all the hype about?  We drop into a heat pump party with Sarah Lazarovic, VP of Communications for Rewiring America and Richard Laszlo, Founder of CutYourHomeCarbon.com, as they share their knowledge on what to know before you buy.

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. 

The Rundown

Why Are Heat Pumps So Hot Right Now?

ICE has become one of the most visible and controversial symbols of Donald Trump's immigration agenda. But what exactly is the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency, how did it become so powerful, and what does its presence in Canada mean? The Rundown examines ICE's history, expanding role in immigration enforcement, and allegations of human rights abuses. Then, University of Toronto law professor Kent Roach explains what ICE agents can and cannot do in Canada. Finally, immigration law scholar Audrey Macklin discusses whether Canada's relationship with the United States, including the Safe Third Country Agreement, makes it complicit in a system facing growing international scrutiny.

What Role Does ICE Play in Canada?

Ghost stories of the Great Lakes are rooted in real tragedies. From legendary shipwrecks to tales of phantom vessels said to still sail these waters, author Mark Leslie, Ghost Stories of the Great Lakes, explores how loss and mystery became enduring folklore. Then, while ghost stories grapple with death through legend, death doulas help people confront it in real life. Catherine Hernandez, grief and death doula, author, and screenwriter, discusses how we navigate grief, loss, and conversations about mortality.

What Keeps the Great Lakes' Darkest Stories Alive?

Ontario's legislature is back in session, with Ontario's legislature is back in session after a 21-week break, and there's no shortage of issues waiting at Queen's Park. From allegations of OSAP fraud and hospital staffing cuts to ongoing tariff tensions with the United States and looming education labour disputes, the Ford government faces a packed legislative agenda. At the same time, Ontario's opposition parties are preparing to press their own priorities and challenge the government's direction. Jeyan is joined by TVO's John Michael McGrath, Jessica Smith Cross, editor-in-chief of The Trillium; Ahmad Elbayoumi, Toronto-based political journalist and author of Policorner; and Richard Southern, Queen's Park reporter for 680 NewsRadio, to break down the key debates, political battles, and surprises that could shape the legislature's 23-day fall session.

Why Are Heat Pumps So Hot Right Now?

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