The Rundown

In 2018, Doug Ford promised to end overcrowding in hospitals so that patients aren't relegated to hallways and other unconventional areas. Each party leader during this election has pledged considerable health care spending. Including more primary care doctors, and additional beds. But there may not be a one-size-fits-all solution. So, how does a new government tackle this complex issue that's been decades in the making? For insight, we welcome: Dr. Samir Sinha, director of health policy research at the National Institute on Ageing; Joanna Frketich, health reporter for the Hamilton Spectator; Rosalie Wynoch, associate director of research at the C.D. Howe Institute; Natalie Mehra, executive director of the Ontario Health Coalition; and Paul Woods, CEO of Southlake Health.

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How have different Black communities made their homes in Toronto, and how has Toronto been shaped by Black cultures? Black Diasporas Tkaronto-Toronto is a new exhibit at the Museum of Toronto featuring an oral archive of more than 500 stories told by 100 Black Canadians. To learn more, we're joined by Bria Dietrich, the Museum of Toronto's associate curator of public programs and learning, and Davin Henson, director of digital production and content.

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During Black History Month, The Agenda invites author Marie Carter to discuss her latest book, In The Light of Dawn: The History and Legacy of a Black Canadian Community. She will be joined by Dr. Afua Cooper, Canadian historian and scholar to discuss how a small, rural town in Ontario shaped Black history across the nation.

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Will healthcare, housing, or tariffs decide the upcoming Ontario election? Host Steve Paikin asks Erin Kelly, CEO and co-founder of Advanced Symbolics Inc., what Polly the A.I. pollster has to say about the state of the race so far.

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With Premier Doug Ford calling a quick and early election in Ontario, youth across the province are not shying away from making sure their voices are heard. Amidst an affordability crisis and threats from Trump, Generation Z tells us why it is so important to be politically engaged – even if some aren't old enough to vote. The Agenda welcomes teens from across the province to discuss what issues they are paying attention to this Ontario election.

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Doug Ford says he wants to protect Ontario. When it comes to iconic sites like Ontario Place and the Science Centre, has he protected Ontarians' interests? To discuss, we're joined by Greg Brady, Cynthia Wilkey, Menon Dwarka, and Michael Taube.

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After 15 years at the helm, Green Party Leader Mike Schreiner has put issues such as climate change and the environment on the agenda at Queen's Park. They've also been elected in Kitchener Centre and Guelph, and now hope to pull off a victory in Parry Sound-Muskoka. Can the Greens successfully increase their seat count at Queen's Park in the upcoming Ontario election? Host Steve Paikin asks: Mike Schreiner, leader of the Green Party of Ontario, running for re-election in the riding of Guelph.

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Unpredictable, impulsive, arbitrary. These are some of the words that might come to mind to describe President Trump's first few weeks in office. But is the chaos the point? Richard Nixon famously wanted the North Vietnamese to believe he'd do anything to end the war, including using nuclear weapons. It was called his "madman theory." Is Trump deploying the same strategy but, to the entire world? And what does his zero-sum approach mean for the post-World War II order? .

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The death of Prince Karim Al-Hussaini, or Aga Khan IV as he was better known, has led to an outpouring of tributes. The spiritual leader of Ismaili Muslims, more than 80,000 of whom reside in Canada, was known for his philanthropic efforts around the globe. Here to reflect on his legacy: Arif Lalani, former Canadian diplomat who also led the diplomatic department of His Highness the Aga Khan.

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Two men named Gary helped make Toronto cool in the 1970s, at a time when this city most definitely was not. They had no rule book. They didn't have a lot of money. But they had interests and ideas -- a lot of them crazy -- and they had the nerve to make things happen. First came movie theatres. Then came concert bookings. And what a roster of acts they introduced to the city... The Ramones, The Police, The Smiths, The Go-Gos and The B-52s to name a few. And now one of the Garys... Gary Topp... is the subject of a new book called He Hijacked My Brain, about his often wild career as a cultural curator.

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