Q with Tom Power

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June 29, 2023 Stephen Winter on “Chocolate Babies,” queer activism and immortalizing those who died of AIDS
In his 1996 film “Chocolate Babies,” Stephen Winter drew on his life as a young Black gay man in New York City to tell the untold story of the AIDS crisis: the fact that it disproportionately affected racialized people. With the film’s new 4K restoration and inclusion into the Criterion Channel, Stephen joins Tom to talk about the legacy of “Chocolate Babies.”
34 min
June 29, 2023 How Samara Joy won two Grammys only five years after learning jazz
This year, Samara Joy took home two Grammys, including best jazz vocal album and best new artist. Ahead of her performance at the Montreal Jazz Festival, Samara talks to Tom about her music and why she thinks her classic jazz sound is resonating with so many people in 2023.
22 min
June 28, 2023 Cynthia Nixon on the legacy of “Sex and the City” and the evolution of Miranda
“Sex and the City” turns 25 this month, and for the first time since the show ended, it’s back in the form of a new revival series, called “And Just Like That.” Cynthia Nixon, a.k.a. Miranda Hobbes, tells Tom about the show's legacy, how she wanted the series to evolve, and what’s changed for her character 25 years after the original series ended.
35 min
June 28, 2023 Mouraine re-evaluates what’s truly important on his new album, “In Search of Gold”
As a young first-generation immigrant from Sudan, Mouraine began learning English through his insatiable appetite for music. By the time he was 11, he was in the studio, which eventually led him to sharing stages with artists like Mac Miller and J. Cole. Mouraine tells Tom about growing up in Edmonton, how he started to rap while still learning English, and the story behind his new album, “In Search of Gold.”
16 min
June 27, 2023 Canadian jazz legend Renee Rosnes on her career and new album, “In Real Time”
Renee Rosnes is one of the biggest names in Canadian jazz. This year, her record “Kinds of Love” picked up the Juno for best solo jazz album — and on top of that, her supergroup Artemis has also just released their sophomore album, “In Real Time.” Renee tells Tom about falling in love with the piano at three years old, meeting one of her greatest inspirations, Oscar Peterson, and how the movie “Alien” played a big part in her musical evolution.
25 min
June 27, 2023 How being diagnosed with autism as an adult inspired Jackie Khalilieh’s debut novel + Half Moon Run’s new song
Jackie Khalilieh was diagnosed with autism as an adult, which — among other things — led her to look back at her teen years with a new perspective. Now, she’s written a YA novel, “Something More,” which is a teen romance about a protagonist who also happens to be on the spectrum. Jackie tells guest host Vivek Shraya about how her own experience inspired the story.
Plus, Devon Portielje of Half Moon Run tells the story behind the band's new song, “9beat,” from their new album, “Salt.”
26 min
June 26, 2023 Elliot Page couldn't imagine telling his own story – here's why he's sharing it now
Elliot Page (Juno, Inception, The Umbrella Academy) sits down with Tom to talk about his new memoir, “Pageboy,” how finally writing his story helped him heal from years of having to hide his true self, and what brings him joy now that he’s living openly as an out trans man.
35 min
June 26, 2023 Charlotte Cardin performs her new hit song “Confetti”
After winning album of the year at last year's Juno Awards, singer Charlotte Cardin is ready to drop her new album, “99 Nights.” She tells Tom about what happens when your debut album wins such a prestigious award and what was on her mind while writing her sophomore record. Plus, Charlotte gives a stripped back performance of her new song “Confetti.”
15 min
June 23, 2023 Shelagh Rogers looks back on her radio career and tells you the best advice she’s ever received
Shelagh Rogers, a familiar voice to Canadians across the country, recently announced that she’ll be stepping down as host of the CBC Radio show “The Next Chapter,” marking the end of 15 years in the role and a 43-year career in radio. Tom speaks with Shelagh about the moments that defined her career, why “shut up and listen,” was some of the best advice she’s ever received, and what she wants to accomplish during this next chapter of her life.
35 min
June 23, 2023 How Jo Nesbø went from stockbroker, to musician, to world-famous crime and thriller writer
Jo Nesbø is one of the world’s most famous crime and thriller writers. His books are published in close to 50 languages with more than 50 million sold. But you might be surprised to find out his writing career is a bit of a fluke. Jo talks to Tom about the many professions he had before becoming an accomplished writer, how he became a novelist in the first place, and why he keeps coming back to the character of Detective Harry Hole.
18 min

About Q with Tom Power

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Five days a week, Tom Power brings you candid conversations with the artists shaping our culture. Whether he’s chatting with A-listers or rising stars, his disarming warmth and meticulous research…

always gets below the surface, bringing us deeper into the art and lives of today's most compelling musicians, writers, actors and filmmakers.

As a Canadian institution, Q has attracted the biggest names in the world. But it's never been about the fame. It's always been about the art.

Since becoming the host of Q in October 2016, listeners have come to know Tom for his in-depth interviewing style (asking founding Wu-Tang Clan member RZA what was inside his teenage notebooks), his mischievous sense of humour (jokingly chiding actor Catherine O'Hara for her parenting skills in Home Alone), and his genuine enthusiasm and fearlessness (singing a duet with Mavis Staples).

You’re just as likely to hear from celebrities and cultural icons as you are to hear from emerging artists at the beginning of their career. Tom gives each and every artist the space to tell their story in their own words. He also has a track record for interviewing artists on the precipice of stardom, like Lizzo, Billie Eilish and Daniel Caesar, who appeared on Q well before they hit the mainstream.

On Q, we cover arts and culture in all its forms, including music, movies, film, TV, comedy, painting, photography, theatre, cinema, Broadway, fashion, dance, opera, documentaries, books, fiction and memoirs.

Look to our archives to hear some of Tom’s award-winning artist interviews, including his moving and insightful conversation with the Canadian actor Michael J. Fox, which was awarded the prestigious gold medal for best interview at the 2021 New York Festivals Radio Awards.

In 2022, Tom spoke with Friends star Matthew Perry in front of a live audience. Their warm and frank conversation about the actor's struggles with substance abuse struck a chord, leading to millions views on TikTok and Instagram, while also being picked up by news outlets internationally, including Vanity Fair and CNN.

Tom’s impactful discussions with top talent have included Adele, Bono, Chappell Roan, Pamela Anderson, Cate Blanchett, Dua Lipa, Cher, Denzel Washington, Mick Jagger, Florence Pugh, Francis Ford Coppola, Kristen Stewart, Emma Stone, Jim Carrey, Billy Porter, Tom Hanks, Jerry Seinfeld, Tyler Perry, Alicia Keys, Alan Moore, Bruce Springsteen, Dolly Parton, Barbra Streisand, Darren Aronofsky, Harry Styles, Simu Liu, Sean Penn, Sandra Bullock, Michaela Coel, Ryan Reynolds, Katy Perry, Neil Young, Shakira, George Clooney, Ava DuVernay, Omar Apollo, Trixie Mattel, Orville Peck, Big Sean, Anil Kapoor, Jane Fonda, Robert DeNiro, Antonio Banderas, Elton John, Celine Dion, Kerry Washington, Chuck D, Steven Soderbergh, Mikey Madison, Cillian Murphy, Sean Baker, Steve McQueen, Paris Hilton, Taylor Tomlinson, Gwen Stefani, Lin-Manuel Miranda, Kylie Minogue, Stanley Tucci, Rufus Wainwright, Caroline Polachek, Hans Zimmer, Denis Villeneuve, Alex Garland, Alan Ritchson, Britt Lower, Geddy Lee, Alex Lifeson, David Blaine, Brian Tyree Henry, Perfume Genius, Deepa Mehta, Tracy Chapman, Chloë Sevigny, Josh Hartnett and many more.