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 18, 2026 Did Canada Break Its Own Immigration System?
Canada has scaled back immigration targets in response to growing concerns about housing, affordability, and public services. But will lower numbers solve the problems Canadians are worried about, or could they create new challenges of their own? And how did Canada's immigration system end up under such intense scrutiny in the first place? Tony Keller, columnist with The Globe and Mail, argues that many of the system's shortcomings run deeper than the number of newcomers Canada admits. Then, Parisa Mahboubi of the C.D. Howe Institute and Sonia Sidhu of Green and Spiegel examine whether recent reforms are addressing the root causes of those concerns or simply reshaping them.
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September 17, 2026 Is Climate Change Still a Top Concern for Canadians?
Climate change is reshaping the world around us, but it is not always top of mind for Canadians. Why does the issue struggle to break through as a public priority, even as its effects become more visible? We explore the psychology, politics, and public attitudes shaping Canada's climate conversation with Amber Bennett of Re.Climate, philosopher and psychotherapist Natalie Thomas, and Curiosity Podcast co-host Naila Moloo. Then, as scientists monitor an unprecedented El Niño developing in the Pacific, we examine what it could mean for Ontario's weather and whether climate change is influencing the phenomenon with meteorologist Janine Baijnath-Rodino of UCLA.
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September 16, 2026 What Responsibility Does Big Tech Have to Kids?
Social media companies are facing growing scrutiny over their impact on young people. As lawsuits against tech giants move through Ontario courts and new restrictions on teen accounts take effect in the U.S., what changes could be coming in Canada? Sonia Nijjar and Carmi Levy assess the legal and policy implications, while Sara Austin discusses how online harms are affecting young people's mental health and what can be done to make social media safer.
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September 15, 2026 Is Social Media Fueling Human Trafficking?
Human trafficking is often associated with the online world, where social media has created new ways for traffickers to target and exploit young people. Could platforms be doing more to protect kids and teens, and what impact would measures such as social media bans have? Host Jeyan Jeganathan speaks with Julia Drydyk of the Canadian Centre to End Human Trafficking and Marissa Kokkoros of Aura Freedom International. Then, following the largest human trafficking investigation in Halton Regional Police history, Anna Morgan of SAVIS of Halton discusses the realities of trafficking in local communities and the supports available to survivors.
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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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FAQs about The Rundown:

How many episodes does The Rundown have?

The podcast currently has 3,585 episodes available.