The Rundown

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  • Why Are Psychotic Disorders in Young People on the Rise?
    The Rundown examines the rise of psychotic disorders among young people in Ontario. What's driving this increase, and how does a diagnosis affect those who receive it? Then, how exploring historical theories of dreams can help us better understand the complexity of the human brain.

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    29 min
  • Why Does Anger Go Viral?
    A crisis negotiator explains how real world hostage tactics can help us understand today's global standoffs. Then, experts break down why anger spreads faster than anything online.

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    29 min
  • What Does it Mean to Imagine Black Futures Through Film and Fiction?
    With more than 60 films from fifteen countries, including twenty-two world premieres, this year's Toronto Black Film Festival is expansive by any measure. But how did it grow into a space that asks deeper questions about Black storytelling, creativity, and cultural change? And how does a new anthology of speculative fiction by ten Black Canadian writers help us imagine futures that shed light on the present?

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    29 min
  • Why Does Kashechewan Still Lack Clean Water?
    The Rundown examines the longstanding water crisis in Kashechewan. What's behind the systemic failures, and why safe, reliable access to clean water remains out of reach for so many. Then, Juno nominated musician and author Adrian Sutherland reflects on his new memoir, "The Work of Our Hands: A Cree Meditation on the Real World," offering an intimate look at life, culture, and resilience in the Far North.

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    29 min
  • Are Canada's Defence Priorities Still on Track?
    Canada's federal government is under renewed scrutiny as its long promised defence strategy update remains overdue. What's behind the delay and what are the key priorities that might help define the eventual plan?

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    29 min
  • 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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    29 min
  • 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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    29 min
  • 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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    29 min
  • 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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    29 min
  • 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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    29 min

About 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…