#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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February 09, 2021 Ep. 98 - Re-opening, take 2
The Ontario government has announced it will slowly start to lift COVID-19 restrictions in the province. On the podcast, Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath look at what that means, and how the province plans to deal with cases of the new variants.

Also, if neither the provincial government nor the federal government want to implement paid sick days, whose responsibility does it become? And what was the wildest day in Ontario political history? (hint: it has to do with former premier Bill Davis)
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27min
February 02, 2021 Ep. 97 - Predicting the future in a pandemic world
While some Ontario students are back in the classroom, many remain learning at home. And if parents were hoping for some clarity, they aren't getting it so far from the provincial government. However, given how precarious these times are, how much clarity is reasonable from the government? Hosts Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss. Also, updates on vaccines, the future of March break, and paid sick days.
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29min
January 26, 2021 Ep. 96 - Roman Baber on leaving the PC caucus
After he was removed from the Progressive Conservative caucus because of his views on the province's lockdown, MPP Roman Baber says it's imperative we have what he calls an "open conversation" about the costs of fighting COVID-19. He joins Steve Paikin to discuss. Also, what happens when a country doesn't have a Governor General? John Michael McGrath shares the answer, and it involves Iceland and Nazis.
Background reading:
Why Doug Ford won't regret expelling this rogue MPP
‘The guy who knew too much and didn’t tell’: Frank the barber hangs up his scissors at Queen’s Park
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43min
January 19, 2021 Ep. 95 - The exodus of Roman Baber
Roman Baber, MPP for York Centre, has become the 5th MPP to either leave or be turfed from the Progressive Conservative caucus. Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath explain why losing 5 MPPs is so unusual. Plus, John Michael goes "Maximum McGrath (TM)" with an in-depth explanation of the province's new stay-at-home orders.
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18min
January 12, 2021 Ep. 94 - Ontario's new COVID-19 modelling
The Ontario government is set to release new COVID-19 modelling today after receiving updated numbers last week. If you are looking for good news, you won't find it here. On this week's podcast episode, Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss where the province is at, and why Premier Doug Ford likes to tease out these announcements.
Background reading:
‘Nobody is safe’: Ontario Hospital Association CEO speaks out on a province in crisis
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22min
January 05, 2021 Ep. 93 - Rod Phillips's unforgettable holiday
Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss the costly mistake former Ontario finance minister Rod Phillips made when he decided to go on vacation in the Caribbean this past holiday season. It's a mistake that several politicians have made, even as they've told constituents to stay home. We get into the details of the decision, what we believe others knew, and what we still don't know.
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26min
December 15, 2020 Ep. 92 - Good riddance, 2020
In our final episode of the season, Steve Paikin and guest host Katie O'Connor look back at the year that was (or wasn't). They also answer questions from listeners, such as: can governments block private businesses from buying up the vaccine?

But first, they dig into how much COVID-19 is costing municipalities, using new numbers from the Financial Accountability Office of Ontario.
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21min
December 08, 2020 Ep. 91 - David vs. Doug
Seven members of the Greenbelt Council resigned en masse, including former mayor of Toronto David Crombie, who was the council's chair. They say a new provincial law would gut environmental protections. Steve and John Michael discuss how things got to this point.

Also, they dig into a report from the auditor general which reveals, among many other things, that some Ontario schools use textbooks so out of date that they refer to Future Shop (yes, you read that right) as a Canadian e-commerce leader.
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32min
December 01, 2020 Ep. 90 - When a premier gets angry
Last week, Premier Doug Ford publicly called out Auditor General Bonnie Lysyk for her report on the provincial government's COVID-19 pandemic response, telling her to "stick with the numbers." Steve Paikin and John Michael McGrath discuss why you don't normally hear a response like this coming from a premier.

Also, you may not know his name, but Peter Weltman is the numbers guy at Queen's Park. As Ontario's financial accountability officer, he digs deep into government spending. He joins the podcast to discuss his latest report on infrastructure.
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37min
November 24, 2020 Ep. 89 - Lockdown part two
On Monday, Toronto and Peel Region went back into lockdown. The new shutdown means no indoor or outdoor service in bars and restaurants; reduced gathering sizes; and no gym or recreational facilities, among other things.

On the podcast this week, Steve and John Michael explore some of the questions remaining as the province grapples with rising case numbers.
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30min

FAQs about #onpoli, a TVO podcast:

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

The podcast currently has 351 episodes available.