The Rundown

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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 o

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September 11, 2026 "Lake America"? What's Happening to Canada-U.S. Relations?
From tariffs and annexation rhetoric to "Lake America" appearing on digital maps, Canada-U.S. relations are facing new strains. What does the renaming of Lake Ontario say about Canada's digital sovereignty? And as political, economic, and cultural tensions grow, are Canadian leaders responding effectively to a rapidly changing relationship with our closest ally? Host Jeyan Jeganathan discusses the state of Canada-U.S. relations with John Michael McGrath, Globe and Mail feature writer Shannon Proudfoot, and essayist and cultural commentator Stephen Marche. Editorial,credit: Andrew Harnik/Getty Images News
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September 10, 2026 Can Canada Break Its Dependence on the U.S.?
As Canada looks for ways to reduce its economic dependence on the United States, what options are on the table? The Rundown examines efforts to remove interprovincial trade barriers and improve labour mobility across the country, with Ryan Manucha of the C.D. Howe Institute and Sarah Watts-Rynard of Polytechnics Canada. Then, could a proposed east-west oil pipeline help strengthen Canada's energy security and economy? Oil market researcher Rory Johnston breaks down the potential benefits, costs, and challenges of a project being championed as a nation-building initiative by Premiers Doug Ford and Danielle Smith.
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September 09, 2026 What Could Shape the School Year Ahead in Ontario?
As students head back to class, what changes could shape the school year ahead? With teacher labour negotiations underway between education unions and the provincial government, where do talks stand and what could the outcome mean for students, parents, and educators? Kristin Rushowy, education reporter with the Toronto Star, breaks down the latest developments. Then, how will new school transportation guidelines affect families whose children may no longer have access to bus service? Nancy Daigneault, executive director of School Bus Ontario, and Kaylie Fanning, whose brother Joshua has lost access to school bus service, discuss the impact on students and parents as the new school year begins.
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June 26, 2026 What's Behind Canada's Romance Book Boom?
Romance novels have become one of Canada's fastest-growing publishing genres, with print sales soaring, ebook readership growing, and dedicated romance bookstores opening across the country, raising questions about what's fueling the boom. Amy Lea, author of romantic comedies including "The Bodyguard Affair," joins Jeyan to discuss how shifting reader tastes have created new opportunities for Canadian voices in romance and why she now feels more confident setting stories closer to home. Then, Kaitlynd Carmichael of Indigo Canada and Kearston Bergeron, co-owner of Toronto's Hopeless Romantic Books, explore the factors behind romance's rapid rise and what its growing popularity reveals about today's readers.

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June 25, 2026 Can Students Help Save Canada's Queer History?
For generations, many 2SLGBTQ+ stories were left out of history books, archives, and classrooms, raising questions about whose experiences are preserved and whose are forgotten. Now, some educators are working to recover that history before more of it is lost. Ian Duncan, a history teacher at Garth Webb Secondary School in Oakville, joins Jeyan to discuss how students are helping uncover, document, and share Canada's queer history. Then, Windsor teacher Chris Rabideau explains how a local project is preserving 2SLGBTQ+ stories from the community, one story at a time, and why documenting these experiences matters for future generations.
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June 24, 2026 Who Should Control Ontario's Water Infrastructure?
As Ontario municipalities face growing pressure to repair and expand aging water and wastewater systems, some are asking whether new governance models could help manage the costs. Could municipal services corporations offer a viable solution, or do they raise new questions about oversight and public accountability? Michele Grenier, executive director of the Ontario Water Works Association, and Barbara Robinson, president of Norton Engineering, join Jeyan to discuss. Then, new research suggests a warming Arctic is reshaping vast lakes in northern Canada, raising concerns about what these changes could mean for freshwater ecosystems. Kathleen Rühland, senior scientist at Queen's University's Paleoecological Environmental Assessment and Research Laboratory, explains what scientists are finding and why it matters.
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June 23, 2026 Why Are So Many Young Men Suffering in Silence?
Young men are often told to tough it out, but a new report from GreenShield and Mental Health Research Canada suggests many may be struggling in silence, raising questions about why so many are reluctant to seek help when they need it most. Khush Amaria, director of clinical services at GreenShield, joins Jeyan to unpack the findings. Then, as loneliness becomes a growing concern, some people are turning to AI chatbots for companionship. Can a machine provide meaningful connection, or does it risk deepening the problem? University of Toronto psychology professor Paul Bloom weighs in.
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June 19, 2026 Can Indigenous Voices Reshape Canada's Next Big Projects?
Canada is preparing for major nation-building projects while entering trade talks with the United States and Mexico, promising partnership with Indigenous peoples but leaving questions about what that means in practice. How will those commitments be carried out, and whose voices will shape the outcome? At the same time, Indigenous humour offers insight into culture, identity, and connection, reflecting shared experience while challenging assumptions. What makes it distinct, and can it help build understanding across communities? Anishinaabe journalist Tanya Talaga and playwright and author Drew Hayden Taylor join the conversation.
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June 18, 2026 How Should Canada Handle CUSMA & Trump?
Prime Minister Mark Carney met with world leaders at the G7 in France, trying to position Canada in an increasingly uncertain global order, new questions are emerging about the country's economic stability and its most critical trade relationship. U.S. President Donald Trump has cast doubt on the future of the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement, saying "I'm not looking to renew it" and "we don't need anything that Canada has," with a key deadline approaching. How exposed is Canada if that deal unravels, and how should its foreign and economic strategy adapt? Arif Lalani, Shannon Gormley, Adam Chapnick, and Drew Fagan join Jeyan to discuss.
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June 17, 2026 Why Is Northern Ontario Still Waiting on Infrastructure?
Closures on Highways 11 and 17 can cut off entire northern communities and disrupt supply chains, raising questions about why long-standing calls for more resilient infrastructure have yet to be answered. Charles Cirtwill, founding president and CEO of the Northern Policy Institute, and Maggie Horsfield, first vice-president of the Federation of Northern Ontario Municipalities and deputy mayor of North Bay, join Jeyan to discuss. Then, in Sault Ste. Marie, a decades-old vision for a deep-water port is back in focus. Could the project finally move forward, and what would it take to make it viable? Mayor Matthew Shoemaker weighs in.
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FAQs about The Rundown:

How many episodes does The Rundown have?

The podcast currently has 3,591 episodes available.