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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February 06, 2026 How is Bill 33 Affecting Special Education in Ontario?
How is Bill 33, the Supporting Children and Students Act, affecting Ontario's special education system? Then, blind creator, speaker, and bestselling author Molly Burke on how she turns adversity into impact.
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February 05, 2026 Why Does Black History Matter in Ontario Classrooms?
Why does Black history matter in Ontario classrooms? The Rundown breaks it down, then heads to St. Catharines to visit the historic Salem Chapel. Resident historian Rochelle Bush shares why this national treasure remains vital to Canada's understanding of Black resilience and freedom.
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February 04, 2026 Why Are Canadians Feeling Less Safe?
Polling suggests Canadians are increasingly worried about crime rising in their communities. Are these fears overblown or justified?
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February 03, 2026 Is the World Stepping into a New Age of Mercantilism?
Is the international political economy shifting away from free-trade globalization toward state-directed economic strategies? Then, would a less integrated economy with the U.S. lead to monetary policy changes in Canada?
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January 30, 2026 Is CUSMA Crumbling as EV Tariffs Shift?
With its future in doubt, could the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement be abandoned altogether? Then, how will Canada's decision to lower tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles shape the country's trade landscape and when might they hit Canadian roads?
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January 29, 2026 Is the Future Bright for Toronto Transit?
The Rundown digs into the current and future transit projects in Toronto and Ontario. Do users have a reason to be hopeful? Then, a couple of transit enthusiasts weigh in with their thoughts.
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January 28, 2026 Can NATO Survive a Fight Over Greenland?
As geopolitical tensions escalate across the Arctic, The Rundown looks at a moment that could redefine NATO's future and Canada's role within it.
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January 23, 2026 When Antidepressants Don't Work: What's Next?
Part 2 of a candid conversation with U of T psychiatrist Roger McIntyre on why some depression resists standard care, the rapid, brain-changing promise of ketamine, and a new wave of treatments. Then, how easy is it for Ontarians to access cutting-edge treatments for depression and other mental-health issues?
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January 22, 2026 Is Ketamine Revolutionizing the Treatment of Depression?
In Part 1 of a two-part interview, University of Toronto's Roger McIntyre discusses treatment-resistant depression, why many antidepressants fall short, and the growing promise of ketamine. Then, Ozempic for depression? The latest on GLP-1s and mental health.
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January 21, 2026 What is the Overall State of the Canadian Economy?
Back in February 2025, Tiff Maklem, governor of the Bank of Canada, was set to give a speech. It was supposed to be about monetary policy. But then things changed - dramatically. That was almost a year ago. So what kind of consequences have we seen? And what is the overall state of the Canadian economy? Then, we take a look at the factors driving Canada's high youth-unemployment rate, which hit 13.3 per cent in December. Why is it so hard to find a job right now? And what can be done to bring that number back down.
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FAQs about The Rundown:

How many episodes does The Rundown have?

The podcast currently has 12 episodes available.