#onpoli, a TVO podcast

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#onpoli, a TVO podcast, is all about Ontario politics. Join hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath for candid interviews and a deeper understanding of how politics touches our day-to-day lives. W... more

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The podcast currently has 351 episodes available.

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October 05, 2021 A speech from the throne
The Government of Ontario is back this week with a speech from the throne, but was it different from the many Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath have heard before? We take a look at what was inside and much more including a supreme court decision about Toronto City Council and some vaccination politics at Queen's Park.
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27min
September 28, 2021 Are Canadians more divided than ever?
As the dust settles from the federal election, are Canadians more divided than ever? Also, we look at what is ahead for the legislature with MPPs set to return to Queen's Park next week.
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21min
September 21, 2021 Election aftermath
Canadians have had their say. On this week's episode, hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss the results of the 44th general election.
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29min
September 14, 2021 Election day on the horizon
With less than one week to go until the federal election and Ontario's legislature prorogued, all eyes are on the party leaders as they make their final push. In this week's podcast, Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath look at where the parties sit going into election day. Plus, why the People's Party of Canada is gaining in the polls.
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21min
September 07, 2021 Proroguing and passports
It was a busy week at Queen's Park. Just days after announcing a vaccine passport for the province, the Ontario legislature was prorogued until Oct. 4. In this week's episode, Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath will have an update on that. They will also discuss the details of the vaccine passports and why small businesses are concerned. Also, the end of the truce between Doug Ford and Justin Trudeau. And why did the Ontario Covid-19 Science Advisory Table quietly release new modelling with no news conference?
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25min
August 31, 2021 'I'm worried about my kids' safety'
Sending children back to in-class learning. Plus, how ugly demonstrations may end up restricting democracy.
Nam Kiwanuka’s piece: “Is Ontario on the verge of jeopardizing another school year before it starts?” https://www.tvo.org/article/is-ontario-on-the-verge-of-jeopardizing-another-school-year-before-it-starts
David Moscrop’s piece: https://www.tvo.org/article/how-much-does-ontario-really-matter-to-the-federal-election

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36min
August 24, 2021 Rick Nicholls turfed from the PC caucus
After a brief break, Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath are back with no lack of news to discuss.

They'll start with MPP Rick Nicholls being removed from the Progressive Conservative caucus over his vaccination status. Then, a fundraising appeal that crossed a line. Finally, why Doug Ford and Justin Trudeau seem to have a non-aggression pact when it comes to the federal election.
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30min
August 10, 2021 Remembering Bill Davis
William Grenville Davis, the 18th premier of Ontario, died on August 8, 2021 in his hometown of Brampton at the age of 92. Join Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath as they remember this prolific political figure and consider his legacy in Ontario.
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39min
July 06, 2021 Bonus - Stories you might have missed
In this bonus episode, the #onpoli podcast digs into two stories that flew under the radar this year.

This episode was produced in collaboration with students from Western University's Master of Media in Journalism and Communication program.
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16min
June 29, 2021 Ep. 118 - Did using the notwithstanding clause hurt the PCs?
Ontario is getting set to enter Step 2 of the province's reopening plan (haircuts!). In the final episode of the season, the podcast discusses how the province is faring and whether Step 3 could come sooner.

Also, some new polling on Premier Doug Ford's use of the notwithstanding clause. And the numbers are surprising.
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18min

FAQs about #onpoli, a TVO podcast:

How many episodes does #onpoli, a TVO podcast have?

The podcast currently has 351 episodes available.