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Updated 11/07/2024

SEASON 1, EPISODE 6

6. Golden State

With a win under their belt, Foodora couriers in Toronto want to create a gold standard for gig work. In this final episode, we take a trip to California, the birthplace of the gig economy, to explore what the future could look like closer to home.

S1, E6

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27 min
28/05/2021

Bathrooms and porta-potties are pandemic essentials. Why don't they stay open?

Guest: Shawn Micallef, contributing columnist on Toronto and urbanism, Toronto Star Public parks and city streets have been a lifeline for Torontonians, cooped up in their homes and apartments, throughout the pandemic. But there's a hitch to being outside: when nature calls, where do you "go?" The access to public bathrooms (or lack thereof) in Toronto has become glaring, especially with closed stores, cafes and restaurants, changing the way people spend their time outdoors. We explore how this one issue is a symptom of a bigger and more insidious problem in Toronto: who gets the right to enjoy public space and who gets left out?

28/05/2021

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15 min
03/02/2023

What is impact investing?

Guest: Anshula Chowdhury As more and more Canadians enter the sustainable investment realm, the most common question is, "How do I know my investments are having a net positive benefit?" This is where analysts like Anshula Chowdhury, CEO of Sametrica come in. In this episode of 'Responsible Investing for a Sustainable Economy,' Chowdhury and host Tim Nash dig deep into how to accurately measure the massive growth in sustainable investing and social finance — including how AI figures in.

03/02/2023

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24 min
05/10/2020

The Sherman Estate and The Supreme Court

Kevin Donovan, chief investigative reporter at the Star, has been covering the murders of Barry and Honey Sherman since it occurred. This week, his investigation takes him to the Supreme Court of Canada, in an effort to get court documents that are pertinent to the case. He joins This Matters to discuss.

05/10/2020

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22 min
03/02/2023

Justin Trudeau's next moves: A sit down with the Prime Minister

This week on "It's Political," we bring you Toronto Star's columnist Susan Delacourt's interview with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. The two sat down together on Jan. 17 in Windsor, Ont., for a candid conversation on his future and the future of his government. In this episode: Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Toronto Star columnist Susan Delacourt. Hosted by Althia Raj. 08:10 - On what's shaping his views right now 10:56 - On the so-called "Freedom Convoy" hatred towards him 12:47 - On the criticism he's ashamed of Canada's past 16:05 - On Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre 20:14 - On why he plans to stick around for the next election 23:36 - On NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh and the agreement with the NDP 25:27 - On the timing of the next election 25:55 - On U.S. President Joe Biden and the North American economy 30:42 - On being a "disruptor" 32:46 - On getting government to move faster 34:21 - On Ontario Premier Doug Ford's health care reforms 36:17 - On the need for better data 38:30 - On what keeps him up at night. "It's Political" is produced by Althia Raj and Michal Stein. Kevin Sexton mixed the program. Our theme music is by Isaac Joel.

03/02/2023

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41 min
11/07/2022

Contempt of the Supreme Court: The judiciary and American democracy

Guest: Edward Keenan, Washington Bureau Chief for the Toronto Star Last month, as Ketanji Brown Jackson made history as the first Black woman to be sworn in as a U.S. Supreme Court Justice, the moment was almost overshadowed by a series of decisions by America's top court that will change the very shape of the future. One after the other, the Supreme Court struck down abortion rights, rolled back gun restrictions in New York and severely curtailed the powers of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to regulate carbon emissions and counter global warming. Ed Keenan talks about the current shape of a Supreme Court that seems to be moving the United States staunchly to the right. Audio Sources: NPR, NBC, Bloomberg, CBS News, Washington Post, Fox News This episode was produced by Saba Eitizaz, Alexis Green and Matthew Hearn

11/07/2022

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20 min
14/06/2021

How does Ahmed tackle his $13,000 debt working two low-wage jobs?

This is the first episode of the Millennial Money podcast. It's a new series that will be running weekly that takes a look at millennials' finances and how we can help them with financial tips. We kick things off with Ahmed. He's 30 years old, makes around $35,000, working two jobs, one as a front-line grocery clerk and the other as an food delivery cyclist. His student debt for an unfinished degree still sits at $10,000. Host Evy Kwong speak with financial advisor Jason Heath about how Ahmed can attack his debt. All of our participants have been granted anonymity, and so we'll be using voice actors for their quotes. If you would like to support the journalism of the Toronto Star, you can subscribe at thestar.com/subscribingmatters.

14/06/2021

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10 min
19/04/2025

Who won the debates? Our "recovering partisans" weigh in

With less than two weeks left until election day, the leaders' debates were a crucial time for the parties to make a pitch to voters and take their opponents down a peg. Our panel of 'recovering partisans' weighs in on the highlights of the debates and the Leaders' Debate Commission's decision to exclude the Green Party and accredit right-wing "media" to the debates. In this episode: Karen Vecchio, outgoing Conservative MP for Elgin—Middlesex—London; David Christopherson, the former NDP MP for Hamilton Centre; Kristina Michaud, the outgoing Bloc Quebecois MP for Avignon—La Mitis—Matane—Matapédia; and Rodger Cuzner, the former Liberal MP for Cape Breton—Canso, and now an independent Senator. Hosted by Althia Raj. "It's Political" is produced by Althia Raj and Kevin Sexton. Kevin also mixed this episode. Our theme music is by Isaac Joel. Some of the audio clips this week were sourced from CPAC and CBC.

19/04/2025

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41 min
$Is Canada's consensus on immigration fracturing?$

09/02/2024

Is Canada's consensus on immigration fracturing?

For decades, there was solid political and social consensus on immigration in Canada. But recently, cracks in that consensus have emerged. In 2023, Canada's population hit 40 million, after growing by more than a million people in one year. Most of that growth was in temporary residents, such as international students and temporary foreign workers. Unlike with permanent residents, Canada doesn't set targets or caps on how many people enter the country on a temporary status. Amidst a housing crisis and a health care system buckling under the weight of demand, a growing number of Canadians appear to be pointing the finger at policies that allowed for a surge in unplanned growth. Last month, in response, Immigration Minister Marc Miller announced a two-year cap on international students and a promise to crack down on so-called "puppy mill" private colleges. On today's show, experts discuss what contributed to the breakdown in Canada's long-held consensus, and Miller sits down for an interview with Althia. In this episode: Minister of Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Marc Miller, Toronto Star immigration reporter Nicholas Keung, Place Centre founding director Mike Moffat, Abacus Data CEO David Coletto, Statistics Canada demographer Patrick Charbonneau, Canadian Chamber of Commerce senior vice president Matthew Holmes, Dalhousie University assistant professor of social work Raluca Bejan, Centre for Newcomers chief program officer Kelly Ernst, University of British Columbia post-doctoral research fellow Lisa Brunner and One Voice Canada's Balraj Kahlon. Hosted by Althia Raj. Some of the clips this week were sourced from: Kellie Leitch for Leader of the Conservative Party of Canada, YouTube, CBC, CTV, CBC Radio, The Montreal Gazette, CPAC and Canadian Parliamentary Press Gallery. This episode of "It's Political" was produced by Althia Raj and Michal Stein and mixed by Kevin Sexton. Our theme music is by Isaac Joel. • 4:20 — Mini documentary on public opinion, the rise of unplanned migration and some of its consequences • 26:44 — Interview with Federal Immigration Minister Marc Miller

09/02/2024

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1h 3m
05/05/2023

Where can Justin Trudeau take the Liberals now?

As Liberals from across the country gather in Ottawa for the party's first in-person national convention since the pandemic, "It's Political" digs into Justin Trudeau's record as party leader and his time as prime minister. With bleak polling numbers and an ambitious Conservative opponent, how can the Liberals correct their course? First, we sit down with Trudeau's former principal secretary Gerald Butts. Then we'll hear from Abacus Data's David Coletto who has some new numbers. We'll also bring you a conversation with longtime Liberals: Prince Edward Island Senator Percy Downe, former PMO executive director of policy and cabinet affairs Marci Surkes, and MPs Nathaniel Erskine Smith and Kody Blois. Finally, we'll also hear from the outgoing chair of the Young Liberals of Canada Lucas Borchenko about some of the policies younger Liberals — those who pushed the party to adopt marijuana legalization and gay marriage — are championing now. Clips this week were sourced from CPAC, The House of Commons, CBC, CTV, Global, the Guardian, and Pierre Poilievre's Facebook page. "It's Political" is produced by Althia Raj and Michal Stein. Kevin Sexton mixed the program. Our theme music is by Isaac Joel.

05/05/2023

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58 min

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