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Ep 1781 – Big Headlines: Trump warns a ‘whole civilization will die tonight’ if a deal with Iran isn't reached
Plus: The Artemis II crew is headed back to Earth after making history, nine Canadian miners have been found dead, a deadly attack in Istanbul, and a high-stakes federal byelection is less than a week away.
Today • 7m
Ep 1780 – What is Canada's stake for the future on the moon?
The Artemis II timeline has marked its halfway point, with its four astronauts - including Canadian Jeremy Hansen - now officially having gone the farthest any human has ever been from Earth at more than 400,000 kilometers away. They've also undergone a lunar flyby, orbiting around the moon to make observations and complete 10 science objectives.
Host Caryn Ceolin speaks to Olivier Lamarre, a robotics engineer at NordSpace, to discuss the mission's timeline and goals, the impacts of Canadian talent and intelligence towards aerospace milestones, and what could be next for Canada's impact on intel on the moon.
Today • 24m 30s
Ep 1779 – Big Headlines: Trump threatens Iran’s electrical plants and bridges and the moon mission reaches a key point
Plus: The Artemis II crew fly around the Moon, early voting is underway in federal by-elections that could give the Liberals a majority government, a community and country mark eight years since the Humboldt Broncos crash, Savannah Guthrie returns to Today, and is it time for Canada to toughen up its social media laws for youth?
1 days ago • 5m 56s
Ep 1774 – Is it time for Canada to toughen up its social media laws for youth?
A jury in Los Angeles found that media giants Meta and YouTube were liable for designing their apps in a way that hooked young users in an addictive manner. It came right after a similar ruling in New Mexico, which found Meta is harming children's mental health and safety.
Host Caryn Ceolin speaks to Arturo Bejar, a former security executive at Meta who turned into a whistleblower after his very own daughter was subjected to sexual online harassment. The two discuss whether or not these media giants are following through with their commitment to protect children, and what this case could mean for the dozens across North America.
1 days ago • 23m 34s
Ep 1776 – Weekend Listen: Q1 Recap: Market swings, mayhem and Trump
Enjoy this special feed drop from our sister show 'In This Economy?!'
It's been a chaotic Q1 to say the least.
Between all the Truth Social posts from US President Trump and his geopolitical stunts across the world - the markets have taken a hit. It's led to big slumps from record highs for tech stocks, and the run-up to record highs for the energy sector.
Host Mike Eppel speaks to Colin White, CEO & portfolio manager, and Josh Sheluk, CIO & portfolio manager at Verecan Capital Management for a recap of the Canadian economy throughout Q1.
3 days ago • 19m 45s
Ep 1775 – What is functional health and why is it declining for Canadians?
4 days ago • 25m 20s
Ep 1778 – Big Headlines: Mission to the moon continues after a toilet problem and Trump's primetime speech
Plus: World leaders meet to discuss the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, Deloitte's spring economic outlook, Poilievre makes an announcement, and does Canada need to rethink its Emergencies Act?
5 days ago • 6m 44s
Ep 1773 – Does Canada need to rethink its Emergencies Act?
It was a moment in Canadian history that the former Federal Government believed was due for sweeping powers. More than four years and two rounds of court reviews later, enacting the Emergencies Act maybe wasn't the right choice.
Or if it was, Ottawa wasn't sufficient at proving why at the time.
Host Caryn Ceolin speaks to Paul Daly, Chair in Administrative Law and Governance at the University of Ottawa, to discuss the threshold the courts believe Ottawa missed back in 2022, why the new Liberal government is still fighting for the Trudeau era, and whether or not Canada is due for a revamp of the Emergencies Act.
5 days ago • 26m 49s
Ep 1777 – Big Headlines: NASA's mission to the moon has a Canadian astronaut on board and Trump has an update on Iran coming up
Plus: Trump's primetime address, rising cost of gas, pay-hike for federal workers, Stephen Lewis has died, and Canada is torn over the notwithstanding clause.
6 days ago • 6m 23s
Ep 1772 – Canada is torn over the notwithstanding clause
Quebec's secularism law, Bill 21, prohibits certain public servants from wearing religious symbols while on the job. It was passed in 2019 with a pre-emptive use of the notwithstanding law - a section of the Charter that protects legislation from court intervention if the legislation goes against other freedoms.
Last week, the Supreme Court heard arguments on how provinces should apply the notwithstanding clause, and whether or not its application should be subject to review after the fact.
Host Caryn Ceolin speaks to journalist Max Fawcett to discuss the historical context of the clause, what legal challenges come with Bill 21, and potential outcomes from the Supreme Court's decision.
6 days ago • 26m 8s
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