In the face of a media landscape full of alarming headlines about climate change, it can be hard to hang on to hope for the future of our planet. Shelby Riskin of University of Toronto, along with David Pearson and Gerard Courtin (Laurentian University) discuss the urgent need for stories of recovery, optimism, and concrete action to improve our future environment.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Climate Optimism

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In his new essay, "The Coming Entropy of Our World Order," futurist and founder of AlphaGeo Parag Khanna looks at the volatile state of geopolitics, and where he thinks the world is headed.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Parag Khanna: What's Wrong with the Current World Order?

Decriminalizing small amounts of illicit drugs is supposed to light a path to treatment for users and de-stigmatize addiction. But has harm reduction actually been achieved? The pilot decriminalization project in B.C. - in effect since January 2023 - has hit a snag due to concerns over public safety. Meanwhile, Toronto has been waiting two years for approval of its application to decriminalize drugs. Should that bid be adjusted as the city learns lessons from the west coast?  We ask: DJ Larkin, executive director of the Canadian Drug Policy Coalition; and  Derek Finkle, journalist and columnist for the National Post.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should Ontario Decriminalize Drugs?

The Conservative Party's support among young people appears to be on the rise. What's drawing them to the party, does that echo trends elsewhere in the world, where parties on the right are appealing to the youth vote? Have tough economic times and social media brought a whole new generation of voters to the conservative fold?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Will Conservatives Win the Youth Vote?

After film and television productions in Ontario finally dropped their pandemic testing protocols, they were hit with another setback. When writers and actors went on strike in the United States last summer many American productions that film in Ontario were forced to shut down. As a result, the economic impact of film and TV in our province took a big hit last year, and some in the industry say things have not rebounded as quickly as they had hoped. What can be done to help the industry bounce back? How can we meet the economic goals Premier Ford has laid out for media production?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How Can Film and TV Bounce Back in Ontario?

Actor, writer, and director Kate Drummond explains the differences and nuances of acting for video games versus acting for film, TV, and stage.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Climate Optimism

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