The Final Word

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Met Radio's The Final Word gives a weekly look at the top news stories taking place in and around Toronto and around Toronto Metropolitan University.

  1. May 25

    New exhibition addresses the loneliness crisis

    You Belong Here: An Interactive Exhibition is taking place at the Miles Nadal Jewish Community Centre. Portley Ghartey Johnson speaks to exhibit attendees about what belonging means to them, what drew them to the exhibition and how this exhibit tackles the loneliness epidemic in Toronto. Plus, Premier Doug Ford’s government’s plan to appoint regional chairs became law this month. Local Journalists Kinza Zafar and Mia Johnson take us inside this story. Bilal Ali Sabry has this week's top headlines.

    29 min

  2. May 25

    Inside a World Press Freedom Day Celebration

    May 15, 2026 — May 3rd is celebrated as world press freedom day. Elliot Kelly takes us inside the National Ethnic Press and Media Council of Canada's Celebration. Then, host Emma Amodio speaks with NFB curator Marc St.-Pierre about the Asian Canadian Perspectives channel which honours Asian Heritage month. Plus, this week’s top headlines.

    29 min

  3. May 13

    Trinity Bellwoods farmers market kicks off 20th season

    May 8, 2026 — The Trinity Bellwoods’ Farmers Market is back for the season and this past Tuesday marked 20 years since the market began. Host Emma Amodio speaks with co-founder Carolyn Wong about what visitors can expect from the farmers market’s 20th year. Plus, The Centre For Free Expression held a panel, Islamophobia on Canadian Campuses: Why and What to do? Harsh Kumar has this week’s top headlines.

    29 min

  4. May 3

    Bill 101 criticized as “disaster” for students with disabilities

    May 1, 2026 -- Ceremony, a documentary directed by Nuxalk filmmaker Banchi Hanuse, had its Canadian premiere at Hot Docs, one of North America’s largest documentary festivals. Portley Ghartey-Joshnson speaks with Qwaxw Siwallace, who appears in the film, about the significance of bringing Ceremony to Hot Docs, and the broader importance of Indigenous storytelling. Plus, the Ontario government’s proposed Bill 101, also known as the “Putting Student Achievement First Act,” is drawing criticism from disability advocates and education groups across the province. Host Emma Amodio speaks with David Lepofsky, chair of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance, to learn more.  Harsh Kumar has the top headlines of the week.

    29 min

  5. Apr 24

    Eight years after Toronto van attack, addressing gender-based violence remains critical

    April 24, 2026 -- This week marks eight years since the 2018 Toronto van attack, an act of gender-based violence that killed 11 people. The anniversary is now recognized as Anne Marie D’Amico Day of Kindness and Love, and highlights the ongoing need for gender-based violence education and support. Host Emma Amodio speaks with Rachel Morrison from the North York Women’s Shelter about the work they do and why centring kindness matters. Then, Kinza Zafar takes listeners to the “ice man” sculpture, where people react to Drake’s latest stunt. Plus, Olivia Chow weighs in as firefighters move in to hose it down.

    29 min

  6. Apr 17

    Parents Speak Out on Special Education at TDSB Special Education Advisory Committee Meeting

    April 17, 2026 — Elliot Kelly attends the Toronto District School Board’s Special Education Advisory Committee, hearing from parents across the city whose children have disabilities. We’ll hear from parents, students with special needs, and David Lepofsky, chair of the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act Alliance, about their recommendations and the importance of special education in schools. Then, as part of National Canadian Film Day, Portley Ghartey-Johnson watched Subjects of Desire, a documentary exploring the beauty standards and stereotypes that shape the experiences of Black women. She speaks with organizers and director Jennifer Holness about their takeaways from the film. Harsh Kumar has the top headlines.

    29 min

  7. Apr 15

    The Art of Adventure highlights how art contributes to environmental advocacy

    April 10, 2026 — Host Emma Amodio speaks with director Allison Reid about The Art of Adventure, a documentary exploring the intersection of art, activism and environmentalism, and its role in broader environmental education. Then, Harsh Kumar discusses the growing use of AI in schoolwork with Tutor Doctor’s Alisa Rampersaud, examining the implications for students and education.

    29 min

  8. Apr 4

    The Queer Space TMSU addresses student isolation and mental health challenges

    April 3, 2026 — Elliot Kelly reports from the Ontario Legislative Assembly, where the Standing Committee on Public Accounts questioned provincial ministries on their progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Then, Host Emma Amodio speaks with Cris Nippard of TMSU’s The Queer Space about the group’s efforts to address isolation and support mental health among 2SLGBTQIA+ students on campus.

    29 min
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Met Radio's The Final Word gives a weekly look at the top news stories taking place in and around Toronto and around Toronto Metropolitan University.

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  • Creator
    Met Radio
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    244
  • Rating
    Clean
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