Have you ever wondered, what, exactly is money? Is it just made up? Tonight, our money panel - registered financial planner, Shay Myers, and economists Craig Alexander, Brett House and Kaylie Tiessen - defines what money is and whether currency can change.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever wondered, what, exactly is money? Is it just made up? Tonight, our money panel - registered financial planner, Shay Myers, and economists Craig Alexander, Brett House and Kaylie Tiessen - defines what money is and whether currency can change.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

What is Money? | Money Week Part 1

There are a lot of moving parts to get buildings up and with that comes a flurry of challenges. As architecture week continues, architects Marianne McKenna; Carol Phillips, Don Schmitt, and and Eladia Smoke | KaaSheGaaBaaWeak discuss their pain points and the role that controversial projects play, such as Ontario Place.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There are a lot of moving parts to get buildings up and with that comes a flurry of challenges. As architecture week continues, architects Marianne McKenna; Carol Phillips, Don Schmitt, and and Eladia Smoke | KaaSheGaaBaaWeak discuss their pain points and the role that controversial projects play, such as Ontario Place.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Is Architecture Boundless? | Architecture Week Part 4

When we walk into a space, how should we feel? How does light and shadow affect us while we're there?? Architects Marianne McKenna; Carol Phillips, Don Schmitt, and Eladia Smoke | KaaSheGaaBaaWeak discuss some of their works and the intention behind the design.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

When we walk into a space, how should we feel? How does light and shadow affect us while we're there?? Architects Marianne McKenna; Carol Phillips, Don Schmitt, and Eladia Smoke | KaaSheGaaBaaWeak discuss some of their works and the intention behind the design.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

How should we experience space? | Architecture Week Part 3

What goes into the design of a space? How does an architect choose materials? As we continue our focus on design, we ask architects Marianne McKenna; Carol Phillips, Don Schmitt, and Eladia Smoke | KaaSheGaaBaaWeak whether form or function should prevail.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What goes into the design of a space? How does an architect choose materials? As we continue our focus on design, we ask architects Marianne McKenna; Carol Phillips, Don Schmitt, and Eladia Smoke | KaaSheGaaBaaWeak whether form or function should prevail.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The Building Blocks | Architecture Week Part 2

Is architecture more than art and science? Can the design of a space be political? This week, architects Marianne McKenna; Carol Phillips, Don Schmitt, and Eladia Smoke | KaaSheGaaBaaWeak discuss the power of building public spaces.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is architecture more than art and science? Can the design of a space be political? This week, architects Marianne McKenna; Carol Phillips, Don Schmitt, and Eladia Smoke | KaaSheGaaBaaWeak discuss the power of building public spaces.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

What is Architecture? | Architecture Week Part 1

Can we jump to warp speed? What about teleportation? In our cosmos concluding episode, astronomer Bryan Gaensler, astrophysicist Nathalie Ouellette, theoretical physicist Matthew Johnson, and aerospace engineer Walter Stoddard discuss the limitations of our imagination, and what we can do to bridge the education gap.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Can we jump to warp speed? What about teleportation? In our cosmos concluding episode, astronomer Bryan Gaensler, astrophysicist Nathalie Ouellette, theoretical physicist Matthew Johnson, and aerospace engineer Walter Stoddard discuss the limitations of our imagination, and what we can do to bridge the education gap.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

What Does Hollywood Get Wrong? | The Cosmos Week 5

How did the universe start? What's a black hole? Our focus on the cosmos continues as astronomer Bryan Gaensler, astrophysicist Nathalie Ouellette, theoretical physicist Matthew Johnson, and aerospace engineer Walter Stoddard discuss some of the theories behind how our universe functions, gravitational waves, and even dark energy.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How did the universe start? What's a black hole? Our focus on the cosmos continues as astronomer Bryan Gaensler, astrophysicist Nathalie Ouellette, theoretical physicist Matthew Johnson, and aerospace engineer Walter Stoddard discuss some of the theories behind how our universe functions, gravitational waves, and even dark energy.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Space, The Final Frontier | The Cosmos Part 4

How big is our galaxy? And how do we know that? In this instalment of our focus on the cosmos, astronomer Bryan Gaensler, astrophysicist Nathalie Ouellette, theoretical physicist Matthew Johnson, and aerospace engineer Walter Stoddard discuss the mysteries of the Milky Way.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How big is our galaxy? And how do we know that? In this instalment of our focus on the cosmos, astronomer Bryan Gaensler, astrophysicist Nathalie Ouellette, theoretical physicist Matthew Johnson, and aerospace engineer Walter Stoddard discuss the mysteries of the Milky Way.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Our Galaxy, the Milky Way | The Cosmos Part 3

We all learned the planets in our solar system, but what else is there? Could there be life on one of Saturn's moons? In the second instalment of our focus on the cosmos, astronomer Bryan Gaensler, theoretical physicist Matthew Johnson; astrophysicist Nathalie Ouellette, and aerospace engineer Walter Stoddard discuss the complex system we live within.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

We all learned the planets in our solar system, but what else is there? Could there be life on one of Saturn's moons? In the second instalment of our focus on the cosmos, astronomer Bryan Gaensler, theoretical physicist Matthew Johnson; astrophysicist Nathalie Ouellette, and aerospace engineer Walter Stoddard discuss the complex system we live within.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

The Wonders of Our Solar System | The Cosmos Week Part 2

For thousands of years, people have been looking up at the sky in wonder: What's up there? This week begins our deep dive into the marvels of the universe with astronomer Bryan Gaensler, theoretical physicist Matthew Johnson; astrophysicist Nathalie Ouellette, and aerospace engineer Walter Stoddard.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

For thousands of years, people have been looking up at the sky in wonder: What's up there? This week begins our deep dive into the marvels of the universe with astronomer Bryan Gaensler, theoretical physicist Matthew Johnson; astrophysicist Nathalie Ouellette, and aerospace engineer Walter Stoddard.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Why Are We Fascinated with Space? | The Cosmos Week Part 1

The Agenda with Steve Paikin is TVO's flagship current affairs program - devoted to exploring the social, political, cultural and economic issues that are changing our world, at home and abroad. The Agenda airs weeknights at 8:00 PM EST on TVO - Canada's largest educational broadcaster.

Is there really a greatest movie of all time? Is there an agreed upon roster of the best of the best? In the final episode of movies week, film critics Thom Ernst and Alicia Fletcher; Toronto International Film Festival CEO Cameron Bailey; and filmmaker Clement Virgo discuss what makes a great film and whether there should be a canon.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is there really a greatest movie of all time? Is there an agreed upon roster of the best of the best? In the final episode of movies week, film critics Thom Ernst and Alicia Fletcher; Toronto International Film Festival CEO Cameron Bailey; and filmmaker Clement Virgo discuss what makes a great film and whether there should be a canon.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

What's the Best Film? | Movies Week Part 5

It seems like every movie is either a blockbuster or independent film. Are action films the only way to turn a profit? In the fourth instalment of movies week, film critics Thom Ernst and Alicia Fletcher; Toronto International Film Festival CEO Cameron Bailey; and filmmaker Clement Virgo discuss if there's room for more genres in the "missing middle."See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It seems like every movie is either a blockbuster or independent film. Are action films the only way to turn a profit? In the fourth instalment of movies week, film critics Thom Ernst and Alicia Fletcher; Toronto International Film Festival CEO Cameron Bailey; and filmmaker Clement Virgo discuss if there's room for more genres in the "missing middle."See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Is There One Genre to Rule Them All? | Movies Week Part 4

The movie industry has seen its share of obstacles in recent years, from pandemic shutdowns to AI nipping at writers' heels. In the third instalment of movies week, film critics Thom Ernst and Alicia Fletcher; Toronto International Film Festival CEO Cameron Bailey; and filmmaker Clement Virgo discuss how the industry is changing and whether it will be able to weather the storm.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The movie industry has seen its share of obstacles in recent years, from pandemic shutdowns to AI nipping at writers' heels. In the third instalment of movies week, film critics Thom Ernst and Alicia Fletcher; Toronto International Film Festival CEO Cameron Bailey; and filmmaker Clement Virgo discuss how the industry is changing and whether it will be able to weather the storm.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

What's Shaking Up the Movie Industry? | Movies Week Part 3

How do you watch movies? Are movie theatres the best way to watch a film? We ask whether it's better to watch a movie in theatres, in the comfort of your living room, or on the go with a handheld device. With guests: film critics Thom Ernst and Alicia Fletcher; Toronto International Film Festival CEO Cameron Bailey; and filmmaker Clement Virgo.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

How do you watch movies? Are movie theatres the best way to watch a film? We ask whether it's better to watch a movie in theatres, in the comfort of your living room, or on the go with a handheld device. With guests: film critics Thom Ernst and Alicia Fletcher; Toronto International Film Festival CEO Cameron Bailey; and filmmaker Clement Virgo.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

How to Watch Movies | Movies Week Part 2

What is so captivating about movies? Why are some people drawn to film? This week, we welcome film critics Thom Ernst and Alicia Fletcher; Toronto International Film Festival CEO Cameron Bailey and filmmaker Clement Virgo. Tonight, they discuss what makes movies magical.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is so captivating about movies? Why are some people drawn to film? This week, we welcome film critics Thom Ernst and Alicia Fletcher; Toronto International Film Festival CEO Cameron Bailey and filmmaker Clement Virgo. Tonight, they discuss what makes movies magical.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Why Do We Love Movies? | Movies Week Part 1

Have you ever wondered what makes food appealing? What senses are activated when we taste something? This week we welcome, Marie Fitrion, food writer and program manager at Foodpreneur Lab; Ann Hui, Globe and Mail food writer and author of "Chop Suey Nation;" Joshna Maharaj, chef and author of "Take Back the Tray;" and Joseph Shawana, chef at ddcx Indigenous Kitchen on Manitoulin Island. Tonight, they discuss what goes into developing a palate and why people prefer the taste of some things more than others.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever wondered what makes food appealing? What senses are activated when we taste something? This week we welcome, Marie Fitrion, food writer and program manager at Foodpreneur Lab; Ann Hui, Globe and Mail food writer and author of "Chop Suey Nation;" Joshna Maharaj, chef and author of "Take Back the Tray;" and Joseph Shawana, chef at ddcx Indigenous Kitchen on Manitoulin Island. Tonight, they discuss what goes into developing a palate and why people prefer the taste of some things more than others.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

What Makes Something Delicious? | Food Week Part 1

Should there be one literary canon? And, if so, whose works should be included. On the final episode of our focus on the art and craft of writing, George Elliott Clarke ("Where Beauty Survived"), Elizabeth Hay ("Snow Road Station"), Vincent Lam ("On the Ravine"), and Thea Lim ("An Ocean of Minutes") talk to Nam Kiwanuka about whether the classics are still relevant and whether some works have been excluded from certain canons.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Should there be one literary canon? And, if so, whose works should be included. On the final episode of our focus on the art and craft of writing, George Elliott Clarke ("Where Beauty Survived"), Elizabeth Hay ("Snow Road Station"), Vincent Lam ("On the Ravine"), and Thea Lim ("An Ocean of Minutes") talk to Nam Kiwanuka about whether the classics are still relevant and whether some works have been excluded from certain canons.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

How to Build a Literary Canon | Writers Week Part 5

Do writers prefer to write fiction or non-fiction? Is one more difficult to write? How does one choose their genre? In another instalment of our writers on writing panel, George Elliott Clarke ("Where Beauty Survived"), Elizabeth Hay ("Snow Road Station"), Vincent Lam ("On the Ravine"), and Thea Lim ("An Ocean of Minutes") talk to Nam Kiwanuka about the art of writing real and fictional stories, and explore the question of whose stories can they tell?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do writers prefer to write fiction or non-fiction? Is one more difficult to write? How does one choose their genre? In another instalment of our writers on writing panel, George Elliott Clarke ("Where Beauty Survived"), Elizabeth Hay ("Snow Road Station"), Vincent Lam ("On the Ravine"), and Thea Lim ("An Ocean of Minutes") talk to Nam Kiwanuka about the art of writing real and fictional stories, and explore the question of whose stories can they tell?See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Why Fiction? Why Non-Fiction? | Writers Week Part 4

What happens when a writer fails? Or when a publisher drops an author? What if a book is banned? Canadian writers George Elliott Clarke ("Where Beauty Survived"), Elizabeth Hay ("Snow Road Station"), Vincent Lam ("On the Ravine"), and Thea Lim ("An Ocean of Minutes") talk to Nam Kiwanuka about challenges that most writers face.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What happens when a writer fails? Or when a publisher drops an author? What if a book is banned? Canadian writers George Elliott Clarke ("Where Beauty Survived"), Elizabeth Hay ("Snow Road Station"), Vincent Lam ("On the Ravine"), and Thea Lim ("An Ocean of Minutes") talk to Nam Kiwanuka about challenges that most writers face.See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

How to Push Through Peaks and Valleys | Writers Week Part 3

Have you ever wondered if there is a right way to read? Do writers read differently than those who don't have to think about craft while reading? George Elliott Clarke ("Where Beauty Survived"), Elizabeth Hay ("Snow Road Station"), Vincent Lam ("On the Ravine"), and Thea Lim ("An Ocean of Minutes") discuss whether there is an art to reading. And is there a difference between reading and listening?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Have you ever wondered if there is a right way to read? Do writers read differently than those who don't have to think about craft while reading? George Elliott Clarke ("Where Beauty Survived"), Elizabeth Hay ("Snow Road Station"), Vincent Lam ("On the Ravine"), and Thea Lim ("An Ocean of Minutes") discuss whether there is an art to reading. And is there a difference between reading and listening?See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.

Is There a Right Way to Read? | Writers Week Part 2

Always insightful, respectful, and I end up learning about topics I wouldn’t have otherwise.

Great way to hear what’s happening in Ontario!

Paiken is a superb interviewer. The Agenda puts public media programs here in the U.S. to shame.

Always interesting

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