The Agenda with Steve Paikin - Season 11

Season 11

Episodes

Tuesday, September 6

Wednesday, September 7

Thursday, September 8

Friday, September 9

Monday, September 12

Tuesday, September 13

Wednesday, September 14

Thursday, September 15

Friday, September 16

Monday, September 19

Tuesday, September 20

Wednesday, September 21

Thursday, September 22

Friday, September 23

Monday, September 26

Tuesday, September 27

Wednesday, September 28

Thursday, September 29

Friday, September 30

That Which Shaped Canada

A Lumbering Trade Dispute & NAFTA Troubles

Urban Ontario: 150 Years Ago & Urban Ontario: Past and Future

The Next Conservative Party Leader & A Changing Canada and Mackenzie King

The Consequences of Climate Change & Cli-Fi

B.C. Election: Minority Rules & 10 Questions on Global Perinatal Practices

The New Urban Crisis & Segrated Cities
The Agenda welcomes urbanist and academic Richard Florida to discuss his new book, "The New Urban Crisis: How Our Cities Are Increasing Inequality, Deepening Segregation, and Failing the Middle Class - and What We Can Do About It," in which he chronicles the dark side of the creative economy. Then, a closer look into why economic inequality is increasing in cities such as Toronto.

Activism in Journalism & An Antidote To Fake News
The Agenda welcomes psychologist and author Daniel Levitin to discuss ideas outlined in his book, "A Field Guide to Lies: Critical Thinking in the Information Age" and The Agenda discusses the line between journalism and activism and if they can co-exist.

Rethinking First-Past-the-Post Voting
The Agenda looks into whether a drastic change from a traditional voting system is really what's needed to reform Canada's electoral system. Then, why London's city council has opted for the ranked-ballot system for next year's municipal election. And, could online voting boost voter turnout and make casting a ballot easier for all?

Reforming Ontario's Correctional System
The Agenda welcomes Howard Sapers, an independent adviser on corrections hired by the province, to discuss his report on the overuse of segregation in Ontario jails. Then, experts dig into some of the report's 63 recommendations.

Singh Enters the Race & The Agenda's Week
The Agenda welcomes Shachi Kurl, executive director of the Angus Reid Institute, to discuss Jagmeet Singh's decision to enter the federal NDP's leadership race. Then, the new urban crisis, journalism vs. activism, electoral reform, and segregation in Ontario prisons. The Agenda reviews its week of programming.

Ontario Identity & Making a Global City
Ontario has a diverse makeup of nationalities and cultures and is home to almost 40 per cent of Canadians. But what does it specifically mean to be an Ontarian? The Agenda explores what defines an Ontario identity. Then, a look at Toronto's history of diversity through the experience of one local public school.

Ageism in the Workplace? & Autism Awareness
The Agenda examines some of the age-discrimination challenges facing older workers in today's workplace and what solutions exist to overcome the problem. Then, Conservative MP Mike Lake and his son Jaden, share some of the challenges and achievements associated with families raising children with autism.

From MPP to Dean & Forestry Builds Communities
The Agenda welcomes former cabinet minister David Orazietti to reflect on his life in politics, his future in the post-secondary world, and a by-election in his town of Sault Ste. Marie. Then, why it's important to support forest product workers and the northeastern Ontario communities that rely on this important sector.

The Jordan Decision & Breaking Employment Barriers
The Agenda convenes a panel of Crown and defense lawyers to discuss how courts have adjusted under new rules on trial delays. Then, how social entrepreneurial ventures are creating meaningful job opportunities for people with barriers to employment.

The Agenda's Story & The Agenda's Week
The Agenda highlights a story making news this week. (To be finalized during week) Then, how a local school addresses diversity, ageism in the workplace, an update on Ontario's forestry industry, and the Jordan decision on trial delays. The Agenda reviews its week of programming.

The Next Conservative Party Leader & The Demise of Heenan Blaikie

Achieving Macdonald's Vision & Federal Favouritism

Toronto: Mining Capital of the World & Canadian Mining Accountability Abroad

Donald Trump and NATO & The Ghost of Billy Bishop
The Agenda examines President Trump's stance on NATO and what it could mean for the future of the 70-year-old alliance. Then, growing up in the shadow of legendary Billy Bishop.

MMIWG: The Inquiry Begins & The Agenda's Week
The Agenda discusses The National Inquiry into Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women. Then, a review of the week's programs.

Six-Day War, 50 Years Later & Fractured Lands
The Agenda reflects on the Six-Day War on its 50th anniversary. Then, journalist Scott Anderson provides a comprehensive account of the unravelling of the contemporary Arab world.

Children and Stress & The Flipped Classroom
The Agenda examines how to help kids cope with stress. Then, how inquiry-based learning can lead to better results in the classroom. And, 10 questions on space junk.

Ontario Election: One Year Away
The Agenda discusses what lies ahead for each of Ontario's three main political parties as they prepare for Ontario's 42nd provincial election.

Ontario's New Labour Laws & A Queen's Park Stalwart
The Agenda examines the Ontario government's proposed labour reforms. Then, Jim Bradley looks back at his 40-year career in Ontario politics.

Canada's New Stance On Trade and Defence & The Agenda's Week
The Agenda examines Canada's new trade and defence policies. Then, a review of the week's programs.

The Truth About Cholesterol & Lessons in Leadership
The Agenda examines how cholesterol-lowering has become a billion dollar global industry, the subject of "Cholesterol, the Great Bluff," a documentary airing on TVO tonight at 9 p.m. Then, former OPP commissioner Chris Lewis talks about the power and benefits of positive leadership, the topic of his book, "Never Stop on a Hill."

The History of the Universe & Love, Marriage and Cancer
The Agenda welcomes author and theoretical physicist Lawrence Krauss to talk about the important role that science plays in the understanding of the world and beyond, the topic of his new book, "The Greatest Story Ever Told - So Far." Then, how an Ontario couple coped with a cancer diagnosis in the family and the important lessons they learned along the way.

Inside Hillary's Doomed Campaign & A Challenging Feminism
The Agenda welcomes journalist and author Amie Parnes to discuss her new book, "Shattered: Inside Hillary's Doomed Campaign" which dissects Clinton's failed presidential bid. Then, culture critic and author Laura Kipnis discusses her continued defiance of campus thought police and all that she finds wrong at post-secondary institutions today.

Raising Awareness About Men's Health
June is Men's Health Month in Canada. To mark the occasion, The Agenda focuses on the physical and mental health challenges facing men today and what can be done to overcome them.

A Housing Market Cooldown? & The Agenda's Week
The Agenda looks at the current state of the GTA housing market and how it's affecting housing in surrounding communities. Then, the truth about cholesterol, Lawrence Krauss on the history of the universe, inside Hillary Clinton's campaign, Laura Kipnis on American campus culture, and the physical and mental health of men. The Agenda reviews its week of programming.

HIV Criminalization in Canada & Overseeing York University
The Agenda examines Canada's laws governing HIV non-disclosure and why some find them dangerously out of date. Then, outgoing York University president Mamdouh Shoukri looks back on his ten years in charge and the ups and downs of running a major university

Testing Basic Income in Ontario
This spring, Ontario launched a guaranteed minimum income pilot program in three Ontario cities. The Agenda welcomes Hugh Segal, whose advice helped design the made-in-Ontario program. Then, experts analyze whether it's an economically effective way to provide income security to people living on low incomes.

Life on Society's Margins & 10 Questions on Gentrification
The Agenda examines the lives of habitual drug users in Toronto's Regent Park, the topic of the award-winning documentary, "The Stairs," airing tonight at 9 p.m. on TVO. Then, urbanist Richard Florida weighs in on whether gentrification renews or destroys communities.

Harry Potter Turns 20
It's been 20 years since the first Harry Potter book hit the shelves. The Agenda examines how the series became an unprecedented cultural force which still has an effect on adults and children alike.

The Agenda's Story & The Agenda's Week
The Agenda highlights a story making news this week.Then, HIV non-disclosure, guaranteed income pilot, gentrification, and Harry Potter at 20. The Agenda reviews its week of programming.

A Love Letter to Canadian Music & History Comes Alive
Daily current affairs show offering in-depth analysis and intelligent debate on issues of concern in the rapidly changing world around us.

Canada's Trail
Daily current affairs show offering in-depth analysis and intelligent debate on issues of concern in the rapidly changing world around us.

Indigenous Views on Canada 150 & First Nations Governance
Daily current affairs show offering in-depth analysis and intelligent debate on issues of concern in the rapidly changing world around us.

A South Asian Bazaar in Canada
Daily current affairs show offering in-depth analysis and intelligent debate on issues of concern in the rapidly changing world around us.

Battling the Ticket Bots & The Agenda's Week in Review
Daily current affairs show offering in-depth analysis and intelligent debate on issues of concern in the rapidly changing world around us.

Children and Stress & The Flipped Classroom
The Agenda welcomes child development expert Stuart Shanker to discuss how parents can spot signs of stress in their children and help them cope with it. Then, how bringing inquiry-based learning into the classroom can increase student learning. And,10 questions on space junk.
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