The Rundown

Sudan is facing what the International Rescue Committee calls the world's largest humanitarian crisis. Political scientist Ian Spears examines the prospects for peace, while Unravelled looks at the International Criminal Court's investigation into possible war crimes. Then, Mamoun Hassan and Walaa Hassanien share what they witnessed after returning to Sudan on a humanitarian mission, and the story of the country beyond the conflict.

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As governments promise to protect Canadian jobs and industries, are their policies delivering? United Steelworkers president Ron Wells and McMaster University professor emeritus Wayne Lewchuk discuss the fallout from Stelco layoffs and the future of Hamilton's steelworkers. Then, Toronto Star investigative reporter Frédérik Plante examines questions about Ottawa's "buy Canadian" policy and where federal procurement dollars are actually going.

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For many older adults, smartphones have become an important way to stay connected and engaged. We meet Marla Lewis and her daughter Rosie to see the role technology plays in Marla's life after retirement. Then, MediaSmarts' Kara Brisson-Boivin, cognitive neurologist Howard Chertkow, and McMaster University's Nicole Dalmer examine how much screen time is too much and what smartphone use could mean for older adults' health and well-being.

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Ontario's health-care system is under growing strain, from emergency rooms to family medicine. ER doctors describe difficult working conditions, distress, and thoughts of leaving the field, while more than 2.5 million Ontarians lack access to a family physician. Dr. Rodrick Lim and Dr. Farzan Ansari examine what's driving the pressure in emergency medicine. Then, family physicians Dr. Jennifer Wilson and Dr. Carlye Jensen discuss the challenges facing GPs and what it could take to attract more medical students to family medicine.

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Gambling addiction can be easy to hide, even for someone in the public eye. Television and radio personality Rick Campanelli opens up about his own struggle with gambling and the impact it had behind the scenes of his successful career. Then, as online betting becomes easier to access and gambling ads increasingly surround sports, we ask whether Canada is doing enough to prevent addiction. Robin Campbell, co-founder of Ban Ads on Gambling, and CAMH scientist Nigel E. Turner discuss the risks of online gambling, how to recognize when someone may be struggling, and whether new restrictions on sports betting advertising could make a difference.

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What happens when an Indigenous burial ground is uncovered in a city? Reporter Gabrielle McMann examines who decides what happens next and the questions municipalities face. Then, we travel to Garden River First Nation to uncover the story of the men behind the "This Is Indian Land" message painted on a train bridge more than 50 years ago. And residential-school Survivor and Orange Shirt Day co-founder Phyllis Webstad reflects on her story, the meaning of the orange shirt, and the movement it inspired across Canada.

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Canada's economy is navigating a trade war with the United States, tariffs, and uncertainty few could have predicted just a few years ago. Are we starting to find a way forward? Dawn Desjardins of Deloitte and Pedro Antunes of the Conference Board of Canada assess the economy and what comes next. Then, Erin Kelly of askpolly.ai looks at why Ontarians appear more optimistic about the future than expected.

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How well is Ontario's transportation network working for the people who rely on it? Karen Cross and Eric Miller examine VIA Rail's upcoming service changes and what they could mean for communities along the Toronto-Ottawa corridor. Then, John Michael McGrath looks at whether congestion pricing could help address the TTC's financial and service challenges. Plus, Rundown segment host Charlie Buckley hits the streets to find out how many people are actually using Toronto's contested bike lanes.

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Why is housing still so unaffordable, and what would it take to change that? Mike Moffatt explains how interest rates and the broader economy are shaping Canada's housing market. Then, former UN Special Rapporteur Leilani Farha examines how we got into the housing crisis and what governments could do differently. And, Rundown producer Charlie Buckley asks whether homes can become more affordable without jeopardizing the financial security of existing homeowners.

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Why does Canada struggle to hold on to its top talent, and could that be changing? TD Economics' Francis Fong breaks down Canada's "silent brain drain." Then, researchers Sara Seager, Jennifer Spence and Ryan Sullivan share why they're bringing their expertise to Canada.

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