http://feeds.tvo.org/TheAgendaWithStevePaikin http://www.tvo.org/theagenda Copyright 2010 OECA (TVO). All Rights Reserved. en-ca TVO | Steve Paikin Ontario, Canada, International, Politics, Public Broadcasting, Business, Steve Paikin, TVO 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. 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. 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. TVO emma@tvo.org http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/images/agendaaudio.jpg http://www.tvo.org/theagenda Podcast 300 300 TVO | Steve Paikin Policy implementation was in a deep freeze before the Ontario election. Now, as Queen's Park awaits The Drummond Report, Ontario politics is still at a standstill. The Agenda examines the lost year in Ontario politics. Policy implementation was in a deep freeze before the Ontario election. Now, as Queen's Park awaits The Drummond Report, Ontario politics is still at a standstill. The Agenda examines the lost year in Ontario politics. Policy implementation was in a deep freeze before the Ontario election. Now, as Queen's Park awaits The Drummond Report, Ontario politics is still at a standstill. The Agenda examines the lost year in Ontario politics. 00:53:56 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1995345_48k.mp3 Thu, 09 Feb 2012 21:00:00 EST Ontario politics,Queen's Park,Yourvote,Government News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin The Agenda examines where things stand in the international dispute over Iran's nuclear program. The Agenda examines where things stand in the international dispute over Iran's nuclear program. The Agenda examines where things stand in the international dispute over Iran's nuclear program. 00:14:53 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1995332_48k.mp3 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:00:00 EST Middle East,War,Islam,Iran,Persia,Nuclear News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin As unrest in Syria continues, how concerned are surrounding countries, such as Turkey, Iran, and Russia? And what might they be doing to affect the endgame in Syria? As unrest in Syria continues, how concerned are surrounding countries, such as Turkey, Iran, and Russia? And what might they be doing to affect the endgame in Syria? As unrest in Syria continues, how concerned are surrounding countries, such as Turkey, Iran, and Russia? And what might they be doing to affect the endgame in Syria? 00:37:10 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1995339_48k.mp3 Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:00:00 EST Middle East,Arab Spring,Islam,War News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Ontario Catholics entitled to a publicly funded school system, but no other religious groups are. Reva Landau says that is unfair, and has launched a lawsuit against the Ontario government in a bid to defund the Catholic system. She joins Steve Paikin. Ontario Catholics entitled to a publicly funded school system, but no other religious groups are. Reva Landau says that is unfair, and has launched a lawsuit against the Ontario government in a bid to defund the Catholic system. She joins Steve Paikin. Ontario Catholics entitled to a publicly funded school system, but no other religious groups are. Reva Landau says that is unfair, and has launched a lawsuit against the Ontario government in a bid to defund the Catholic system. She joins Steve Paikin. 00:15:56 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1991805_48k.mp3 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:00:00 EST education,ministry of education,Queen's Park,Ontario politics,religion News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Ontario is an increasingly diverse province. Why then, are Catholics entitled to a publicly funded school system? The Agenda examines the controversial mix of education and religion. Ontario is an increasingly diverse province. Why then, are Catholics entitled to a publicly funded school system? The Agenda examines the controversial mix of education and religion. Ontario is an increasingly diverse province. Why then, are Catholics entitled to a publicly funded school system? The Agenda examines the controversial mix of education and religion. 00:36:59 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1992740_48k.mp3 Tue, 07 Feb 2012 21:00:00 EST Queen's Park,education,Ontario,religion News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin In her first interview with Steve Paikin since becoming Minister of Education, Laurel Broten talks about her new role as minister and the roll-out of full-day kindergarten in Ontario. In her first interview with Steve Paikin since becoming Minister of Education, Laurel Broten talks about her new role as minister and the roll-out of full-day kindergarten in Ontario. In her first interview with Steve Paikin since becoming Minister of Education, Laurel Broten talks about her new role as minister and the roll-out of full-day kindergarten in Ontario. 00:14:33 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1995315_48k.mp3 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:00:00 EST Education,Ministry of education,Kindergarten,School policy News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin There is a storm brewing on the education front. Two different GTA school boards are taking very different approaches to education. The TDSB is opening up many new and unique programs to appeal to many different types of students and parents, while York region is contemplating cancelling their niche programs because some feel they are elitist. What's better for Ontario students? There is a storm brewing on the education front. Two different GTA school boards are taking very different approaches to education. The TDSB is opening up many new and unique programs to appeal to many different types of students and parents, while York region is contemplating cancelling their niche programs because some feel they are elitist. What's better for Ontario students? There is a storm brewing on the education front. Two different GTA school boards are taking very different approaches to education. The TDSB is opening up many new and unique programs to appeal to many different types of students and parents, while York region is contemplating cancelling their niche programs because some feel they are elitist. What's better for Ontario students? 00:38:24 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1995322_48k.mp3 Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:00:00 EST Education,Ministry of education,Special education,Arts education News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin We've looked into the future, and it's dark. Increasingly, we've lost a progressive view of our future. Instead of seeing promise and lives made better by technology, we're seeing lives filled with cyborgs and an uninhabitable society. Should we be afraid? Or are we being unnecessarily pessimistic? We've looked into the future, and it's dark. Increasingly, we've lost a progressive view of our future. Instead of seeing promise and lives made better by technology, we're seeing lives filled with cyborgs and an uninhabitable society. Should we be afraid? Or are we being unnecessarily pessimistic? We've looked into the future, and it's dark. Increasingly, we've lost a progressive view of our future. Instead of seeing promise and lives made better by technology, we're seeing lives filled with cyborgs and an uninhabitable society. Should we be afraid? Or are we being unnecessarily pessimistic? 00:36:40 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1993325_48k.mp3 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:00:00 EST internet,technology,social issues,popular culture,cultural studies,arts,spirituality News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Author and journalist David Berlin on the fate of the Middle East. Author and journalist David Berlin on the fate of the Middle East. Author and journalist David Berlin on the fate of the Middle East. 00:15:17 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1994688_48k.mp3 Fri, 03 Feb 2012 21:00:00 EST Middle East,Israel,Palestine,US politics,war News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Canada is a nation rich in resources, yet divided on which ones to use to power our homes, towns and cars. Alberta Premier Alison Redford has gained national attention for proposing a national energy strategy to plan the future of energy use, production and exploration. Problem is, it sounds a lot like Pierre Elliot Trudeau's National Energy Policy, and that has a lot of people, both inside and outside Alberta, running scared. Canada is a nation rich in resources, yet divided on which ones to use to power our homes, towns and cars. Alberta Premier Alison Redford has gained national attention for proposing a national energy strategy to plan the future of energy use, production and exploration. Problem is, it sounds a lot like Pierre Elliot Trudeau's National Energy Policy, and that has a lot of people, both inside and outside Alberta, running scared. Canada is a nation rich in resources, yet divided on which ones to use to power our homes, towns and cars. Alberta Premier Alison Redford has gained national attention for proposing a national energy strategy to plan the future of energy use, production and exploration. Problem is, it sounds a lot like Pierre Elliot Trudeau's National Energy Policy, and that has a lot of people, both inside and outside Alberta, running scared. 00:14:21 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1993202_48k.mp3 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:00:00 EST Energy,Canadian politics,Oil and gas,Natural resources,Alberta News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin A new premier - the first woman to ever hold the office in Alberta. A Muslim, left-wing mayor in Calgary. Is Alberta undergoing a transformation that would see the end of a 40-year Tory dynasty? The Agenda examines the views of Alberta and Albertans, as they prepare for a provincial election this year. A new premier - the first woman to ever hold the office in Alberta. A Muslim, left-wing mayor in Calgary. Is Alberta undergoing a transformation that would see the end of a 40-year Tory dynasty? The Agenda examines the views of Alberta and Albertans, as they prepare for a provincial election this year. A new premier - the first woman to ever hold the office in Alberta. A Muslim, left-wing mayor in Calgary. Is Alberta undergoing a transformation that would see the end of a 40-year Tory dynasty? The Agenda examines the views of Alberta and Albertans, as they prepare for a provincial election this year. 00:36:57 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1993203_48k.mp3 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 21:00:00 EST Canadian politics,Alberta,Provincial politics,Federalism News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Given a choice between Keystone XL and Northern Gateway, choose the former. Agenda Insight essayist Janice Stein. Given a choice between Keystone XL and Northern Gateway, choose the former. Agenda Insight essayist Janice Stein. Given a choice between Keystone XL and Northern Gateway, choose the former. Agenda Insight essayist Janice Stein. 00:04:07 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1994349_48k.mp3 Thu, 02 Feb 2012 05:00:00 EST Canadian politics,US politics,energy,gas,oil News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Prime Minister Harper had some tough words for European leaders in Davos. He had similar words for many Canadians. Times are tough. Reforms are coming. Deal with it. The Agenda examines the Harper government plans to pull Canada out of the economic doldrums. Prime Minister Harper had some tough words for European leaders in Davos. He had similar words for many Canadians. Times are tough. Reforms are coming. Deal with it. The Agenda examines the Harper government plans to pull Canada out of the economic doldrums. Prime Minister Harper had some tough words for European leaders in Davos. He had similar words for many Canadians. Times are tough. Reforms are coming. Deal with it. The Agenda examines the Harper government plans to pull Canada out of the economic doldrums. 00:33:57 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1993720_48k.mp3 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:00:00 EST Canadian politics,economics,business,G20,Europe News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin From gloating Canadian Olympic fans to celebrations for the bicentennial of the War of 1812 to bragging abroad about our sound banks, Canadians don't seem very humble anymore. What happened to the stereotypical Canadian modesty? From gloating Canadian Olympic fans to celebrations for the bicentennial of the War of 1812 to bragging abroad about our sound banks, Canadians don't seem very humble anymore. What happened to the stereotypical Canadian modesty? From gloating Canadian Olympic fans to celebrations for the bicentennial of the War of 1812 to bragging abroad about our sound banks, Canadians don't seem very humble anymore. What happened to the stereotypical Canadian modesty? 00:15:30 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1994572_48k.mp3 Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:00:00 EST Canadian politics,sociology,cultural studies,multiculturalism News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Politics in the family: The Nixon family represents one of Ontario's true political families. In 1962, Robert Nixon was elected to the Ontario Legislature, a position to which he has been re-elected three times. Robert Nixon sits down with Steve Paikin to reflect on his - and his family's - political life. Politics in the family: The Nixon family represents one of Ontario's true political families. In 1962, Robert Nixon was elected to the Ontario Legislature, a position to which he has been re-elected three times. Robert Nixon sits down with Steve Paikin to reflect on his - and his family's - political life. Politics in the family: The Nixon family represents one of Ontario's true political families. In 1962, Robert Nixon was elected to the Ontario Legislature, a position to which he has been re-elected three times. Robert Nixon sits down with Steve Paikin to reflect on his - and his family's - political life. 00:10:52 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1992804_48k.mp3 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:00:00 EST Queen's Park,Ontario politics,Ontario,MPP News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Both Quebec Liberal Party and Parti Quebecois trail badly in the polls in the belle province as new parties emerge and the old ones falter. Federally, the NDP's Orange wave just about wiped out the Bloc. Are these mild tremors shifting Quebec's political landscape or do they signify a more profound political realignment? Both Quebec Liberal Party and Parti Quebecois trail badly in the polls in the belle province as new parties emerge and the old ones falter. Federally, the NDP's Orange wave just about wiped out the Bloc. Are these mild tremors shifting Quebec's political landscape or do they signify a more profound political realignment? Both Quebec Liberal Party and Parti Quebecois trail badly in the polls in the belle province as new parties emerge and the old ones falter. Federally, the NDP's Orange wave just about wiped out the Bloc. Are these mild tremors shifting Quebec's political landscape or do they signify a more profound political realignment? 00:42:55 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1993205_48k.mp3 Tue, 31 Jan 2012 21:00:00 EST Quebec,Federalism,Canadian politics,Ontario politics News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin The Euro's problems continue. Greece's sovereign debt is still neither under control, nor resolved, and they're not the only European country struggling. Author and University of Athens economics professor Yanis Varoufakis gives Steve Paikin an update on the Eurozone`s future and the risk to other global economies. The Euro's problems continue. Greece's sovereign debt is still neither under control, nor resolved, and they're not the only European country struggling. Author and University of Athens economics professor Yanis Varoufakis gives Steve Paikin an update on the Eurozone`s future and the risk to other global economies. The Euro's problems continue. Greece's sovereign debt is still neither under control, nor resolved, and they're not the only European country struggling. Author and University of Athens economics professor Yanis Varoufakis gives Steve Paikin an update on the Eurozone`s future and the risk to other global economies. 00:14:07 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1992928_48k.mp3 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:00:00 EST business,economics,Europe,G20,EU News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin An anti-piracy battle is brewing in the United States. On one side, the entertainment and media industry who say piracy is costing them billions of dollars a year. On the other, tech industry giants who argue the legislation as drafted would break the Internet. Who controls the wild, wild web? Does the Internet need to be civilized? An anti-piracy battle is brewing in the United States. On one side, the entertainment and media industry who say piracy is costing them billions of dollars a year. On the other, tech industry giants who argue the legislation as drafted would break the Internet. Who controls the wild, wild web? Does the Internet need to be civilized? An anti-piracy battle is brewing in the United States. On one side, the entertainment and media industry who say piracy is costing them billions of dollars a year. On the other, tech industry giants who argue the legislation as drafted would break the Internet. Who controls the wild, wild web? Does the Internet need to be civilized? 00:33:41 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1991636_48k.mp3 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:00:00 EST Social media,Digital literacy,Internet,Technology,Copyright,Business News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Civil disobedience movements of the past and present are noble and successful only when their participants are willing to accept grave consequences for their actions. By contrast, tens of thousands of people might press "Like" on Facebook or sign a petition to no real effect. Is this form of public protest enough? Civil disobedience movements of the past and present are noble and successful only when their participants are willing to accept grave consequences for their actions. By contrast, tens of thousands of people might press "Like" on Facebook or sign a petition to no real effect. Is this form of public protest enough? Civil disobedience movements of the past and present are noble and successful only when their participants are willing to accept grave consequences for their actions. By contrast, tens of thousands of people might press "Like" on Facebook or sign a petition to no real effect. Is this form of public protest enough? 00:03:32 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1991806_48k.mp3 Fri, 27 Jan 2012 05:00:00 EST Social Issues,Social Justice,Protest,Civics,Social Media News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Chris Faulkner of Breitling Oil and Gas Company sits down with Steve Paikin to break down how pipelines actually work. Chris Faulkner of Breitling Oil and Gas Company sits down with Steve Paikin to break down how pipelines actually work. Chris Faulkner of Breitling Oil and Gas Company sits down with Steve Paikin to break down how pipelines actually work. 00:16:31 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1992674_48k.mp3 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:00:00 EST energy,oil,gas,technology,business News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin The Agenda examines the continuing political controversy over the Keystone XL and the Northern Gateway pipelines. The Agenda examines the continuing political controversy over the Keystone XL and the Northern Gateway pipelines. The Agenda examines the continuing political controversy over the Keystone XL and the Northern Gateway pipelines. 00:34:21 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1991635_48k.mp3 Thu, 26 Jan 2012 21:00:00 EST Canadian politics,US politics,Energy,Business,Economics News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Samantha Nutt has travelled to some of the most war-torn nations on the planet. She joins Steve Paikin to reflect on humanitarian aid and armed conflicts abroad. Samantha Nutt has travelled to some of the most war-torn nations on the planet. She joins Steve Paikin to reflect on humanitarian aid and armed conflicts abroad. Samantha Nutt has travelled to some of the most war-torn nations on the planet. She joins Steve Paikin to reflect on humanitarian aid and armed conflicts abroad. 00:24:49 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1983807_48k.mp3 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:00:00 EST War,Humanitarian aid,Africa,Middle East News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Two years since a devastating earthquake hit Haiti, The Agenda examines how the island nation is recovering. Two years since a devastating earthquake hit Haiti, The Agenda examines how the island nation is recovering. Two years since a devastating earthquake hit Haiti, The Agenda examines how the island nation is recovering. 00:27:46 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1991630_48k.mp3 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:00:00 EST Natural disasters,Humanitarian aid,International aid News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Balisillie and Lazaridis out, Heins in. Technology analyst Carmi Levy on the Research in Motion shakeup. Balisillie and Lazaridis out, Heins in. Technology analyst Carmi Levy on the Research in Motion shakeup. Balisillie and Lazaridis out, Heins in. Technology analyst Carmi Levy on the Research in Motion shakeup. 00:12:57 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1992662_48k.mp3 Wed, 25 Jan 2012 21:00:00 EST technology,business,Waterloo,RIM,globalization News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Some look to the corporate world for people that can steer our governments during tough economic times. But does business know-how actually lead to better government? Some look to the corporate world for people that can steer our governments during tough economic times. But does business know-how actually lead to better government? Some look to the corporate world for people that can steer our governments during tough economic times. But does business know-how actually lead to better government? 00:39:47 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1991626_48k.mp3 Tue, 24 Jan 2012 21:00:00 EST Business,Economics,Politics,G20 News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin This week marks the one-year anniversary of the January 25th protests in Cairo's Tahrir Square. Middle East expert Isobel Coleman joins Steve Paikin to discuss the progress and setbacks for women's rights in Egypt one year later. This week marks the one-year anniversary of the January 25th protests in Cairo's Tahrir Square. Middle East expert Isobel Coleman joins Steve Paikin to discuss the progress and setbacks for women's rights in Egypt one year later. This week marks the one-year anniversary of the January 25th protests in Cairo's Tahrir Square. Middle East expert Isobel Coleman joins Steve Paikin to discuss the progress and setbacks for women's rights in Egypt one year later. 00:15:26 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1991066_48k.mp3 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:00:00 EST Middle East,Arab Spring,Egypt,religion,multiculturalism News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Prime Minister Harper is fulfilling his 2011 election promise to open an office of religious freedom within the department of foreign affairs. The United States, Italy and Germany all have similar offices designed to promote and monitor religious freedom abroad. But what does a Canadian approach to religious freedom look like? Prime Minister Harper is fulfilling his 2011 election promise to open an office of religious freedom within the department of foreign affairs. The United States, Italy and Germany all have similar offices designed to promote and monitor religious freedom abroad. But what does a Canadian approach to religious freedom look like? Prime Minister Harper is fulfilling his 2011 election promise to open an office of religious freedom within the department of foreign affairs. The United States, Italy and Germany all have similar offices designed to promote and monitor religious freedom abroad. But what does a Canadian approach to religious freedom look like? 00:37:49 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1991064_48k.mp3 Mon, 23 Jan 2012 21:00:00 EST canadian politics,religion,multiculturalism News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin The Auditor General, the Environmental Commissioner, the Information and Privacy Commissioner. Ontarians place a great deal of trust in these independent experts who operate outside of the legislature's partisan mudslinging. But who are these oversight officers? And how do they understand their role in the governance process? The Auditor General, the Environmental Commissioner, the Information and Privacy Commissioner. Ontarians place a great deal of trust in these independent experts who operate outside of the legislature's partisan mudslinging. But who are these oversight officers? And how do they understand their role in the governance process? The Auditor General, the Environmental Commissioner, the Information and Privacy Commissioner. Ontarians place a great deal of trust in these independent experts who operate outside of the legislature's partisan mudslinging. But who are these oversight officers? And how do they understand their role in the governance process? 00:34:20 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1989405_48k.mp3 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:00:00 EST Ontario politics,Queen 19s Park,Transparency News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Empathy is second nature: Mary Gordon's organization aims to tackle the bullying problem by increasing empathy and reducing aggressiveness in school-aged children. She joins Steve Paikin. Empathy is second nature: Mary Gordon's organization aims to tackle the bullying problem by increasing empathy and reducing aggressiveness in school-aged children. She joins Steve Paikin. Empathy is second nature: Mary Gordon's organization aims to tackle the bullying problem by increasing empathy and reducing aggressiveness in school-aged children. She joins Steve Paikin. 00:15:46 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1972696_48k.mp3 Fri, 20 Jan 2012 21:00:00 EST Parents and Education,Bullying,Science and Nature,Brain,Psychology,Health and Research News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin It's been years since a First Ministers meeting was convened. And just as the premiers were gearing up for national conversation on health care, the new majority government in Ottawa delivered its non-negotiable funding deal. Is this a new vision of Canadian politics? It's been years since a First Ministers meeting was convened. And just as the premiers were gearing up for national conversation on health care, the new majority government in Ottawa delivered its non-negotiable funding deal. Is this a new vision of Canadian politics? It's been years since a First Ministers meeting was convened. And just as the premiers were gearing up for national conversation on health care, the new majority government in Ottawa delivered its non-negotiable funding deal. Is this a new vision of Canadian politics? 00:35:48 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1989401_48k.mp3 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:00:00 EST Canadian politics,Ontario politics,Federalism,Government News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin A new year, a new constitution for Hungary. Despite the fact that the ruling party has overwhelming support in the legislature, thousands have taken to the streets in protest and the EU and IMF are threatening action. Anna Porter sits down with Steve Paikin to explain the uproar. A new year, a new constitution for Hungary. Despite the fact that the ruling party has overwhelming support in the legislature, thousands have taken to the streets in protest and the EU and IMF are threatening action. Anna Porter sits down with Steve Paikin to explain the uproar. A new year, a new constitution for Hungary. Despite the fact that the ruling party has overwhelming support in the legislature, thousands have taken to the streets in protest and the EU and IMF are threatening action. Anna Porter sits down with Steve Paikin to explain the uproar. 00:15:37 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1990412_48k.mp3 Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:00:00 EST europe,EU,politics News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin It's one of the most common New Year's resolutions: To lose weight. Yet collectively, we are the fattest we have ever been. The more we try to battle that bulge, the more, it seems, we are gaining. The Agenda asks: Is weight loss a losing game in itself? It's one of the most common New Year's resolutions: To lose weight. Yet collectively, we are the fattest we have ever been. The more we try to battle that bulge, the more, it seems, we are gaining. The Agenda asks: Is weight loss a losing game in itself? It's one of the most common New Year's resolutions: To lose weight. Yet collectively, we are the fattest we have ever been. The more we try to battle that bulge, the more, it seems, we are gaining. The Agenda asks: Is weight loss a losing game in itself? 00:48:26 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1988481_48k.mp3 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:00:00 EST health and research,obesity,science,medicine News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Agenda Insight Essayist Jordan Peterson on the persistence of masculine and feminine traits despite attempts to prove otherwise. Agenda Insight Essayist Jordan Peterson on the persistence of masculine and feminine traits despite attempts to prove otherwise. Agenda Insight Essayist Jordan Peterson on the persistence of masculine and feminine traits despite attempts to prove otherwise. 00:04:06 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1991044_48k.mp3 Wed, 18 Jan 2012 21:00:00 EST gender,relationships,sexuality,social issues,popular culture News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin From culture clash to systemic racism, Aboriginal Canadian students face difficulty when transitioning to college or university. OISE's Suzanne Stewart discusses the issues with Steve Paikin. From culture clash to systemic racism, Aboriginal Canadian students face difficulty when transitioning to college or university. OISE's Suzanne Stewart discusses the issues with Steve Paikin. From culture clash to systemic racism, Aboriginal Canadian students face difficulty when transitioning to college or university. OISE's Suzanne Stewart discusses the issues with Steve Paikin. 00:11:57 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1990003_48k.mp3 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:00:00 EST Canadian politics,first nations,education,culture,racism,multiculturalism News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Flooding, crumbling infrastructure and a lack of resources: Are Ontario's remote reserves sustainable? Flooding, crumbling infrastructure and a lack of resources: Are Ontario's remote reserves sustainable? Flooding, crumbling infrastructure and a lack of resources: Are Ontario's remote reserves sustainable? 00:40:27 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1989395_48k.mp3 Tue, 17 Jan 2012 21:00:00 EST First Nations,Aboriginal,Social issues,Canadian politics,Northern Ontario News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Former Prime Minister Paul Martin has taken up the cause of Aboriginal education as a private citizen. He sits down with Steve Paikin to talk about the Martin Aboriginal Initiative. Former Prime Minister Paul Martin has taken up the cause of Aboriginal education as a private citizen. He sits down with Steve Paikin to talk about the Martin Aboriginal Initiative. Former Prime Minister Paul Martin has taken up the cause of Aboriginal education as a private citizen. He sits down with Steve Paikin to talk about the Martin Aboriginal Initiative. 00:12:59 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1989393_48k.mp3 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:00:00 EST First Nations,Aboriginal,Education,Early learning,Social issues,Canadian politics News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin The Agenda examines whether Aboriginal Canadians can better improve their lives by participating in Canadian politics or avoiding it. The Agenda examines whether Aboriginal Canadians can better improve their lives by participating in Canadian politics or avoiding it. The Agenda examines whether Aboriginal Canadians can better improve their lives by participating in Canadian politics or avoiding it. 00:40:07 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1989394_48k.mp3 Mon, 16 Jan 2012 21:00:00 EST First Nations,Aboriginal,civics,Social issues,Canadian politics News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Party under the microscope: Peter C. Newman tells Steve Paikin why he believes the Liberal Party of Canada is on the verge of collapse. Party under the microscope: Peter C. Newman tells Steve Paikin why he believes the Liberal Party of Canada is on the verge of collapse. Party under the microscope: Peter C. Newman tells Steve Paikin why he believes the Liberal Party of Canada is on the verge of collapse. 00:25:27 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1987362_48k.mp3 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:00:00 EST federal politics,Liberals,Michael Ignatieff,Canadian politics News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin John Turner was Canada's 17th prime minister. Carleton University historian Paul Litt has written a new book examining Turner's political life, and why he didn't rise to the heights always predicted for him. Paul Litt joins Steve Paikin. John Turner was Canada's 17th prime minister. Carleton University historian Paul Litt has written a new book examining Turner's political life, and why he didn't rise to the heights always predicted for him. Paul Litt joins Steve Paikin. John Turner was Canada's 17th prime minister. Carleton University historian Paul Litt has written a new book examining Turner's political life, and why he didn't rise to the heights always predicted for him. Paul Litt joins Steve Paikin. 00:47:55 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1981594_48k.mp3 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 21:00:00 EST Canadian politics,John turner,Pierre trudeau,Robert winters,Jean chretien,Liberal government,War measures act,Meech lake constitutional accord,Leadership conventions,Abortion,The october crisis,Brian Mulroney,David Johnston,Rosalie abella News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Resolutions and relationships: Agenda Insight essayist Carla Lucchetta and her 2012 resolution. Resolutions and relationships: Agenda Insight essayist Carla Lucchetta and her 2012 resolution. Resolutions and relationships: Agenda Insight essayist Carla Lucchetta and her 2012 resolution. 00:03:21 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1988810_48k.mp3 Fri, 13 Jan 2012 15:57:00 EST relationships,popular culture,cultural studies,women News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Georgetown professor and Pentagon advisor Colin Kahl on the logistics of ending the Iraq War. Georgetown professor and Pentagon advisor Colin Kahl on the logistics of ending the Iraq War. Georgetown professor and Pentagon advisor Colin Kahl on the logistics of ending the Iraq War. 00:16:09 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1987463_48k.mp3 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:00:00 EST Iraq,War,US politics,Military News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin The Agenda assesses the state of the Iraqi oil infrastructure after almost nine years of war. The Agenda assesses the state of the Iraqi oil infrastructure after almost nine years of war. The Agenda assesses the state of the Iraqi oil infrastructure after almost nine years of war. 00:15:48 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1987495_48k.mp3 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:00:00 EST Oil,Energy,Iraq,War News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin How have eight and a half years changed Iraq and what does it look like on the ground today? How have eight and a half years changed Iraq and what does it look like on the ground today? How have eight and a half years changed Iraq and what does it look like on the ground today? 00:17:49 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1987496_48k.mp3 Thu, 12 Jan 2012 21:00:00 EST Iraq,War,US politics News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Amid allegations of election fraud, rampant violence continues in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. If the First World doesn't get involved, could we face another Rwanda? Amid allegations of election fraud, rampant violence continues in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. If the First World doesn't get involved, could we face another Rwanda? Amid allegations of election fraud, rampant violence continues in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. If the First World doesn't get involved, could we face another Rwanda? 00:39:15 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1987490_48k.mp3 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:00:00 EST Africa,International politics,War News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Democracy in action or democracy at risk? Anita Vandenbeld was in the Democratic Republic of the Congo this past November for the DRC's second election since the civil war. She joins Steve Paikin to share her observations. Democracy in action or democracy at risk? Anita Vandenbeld was in the Democratic Republic of the Congo this past November for the DRC's second election since the civil war. She joins Steve Paikin to share her observations. Democracy in action or democracy at risk? Anita Vandenbeld was in the Democratic Republic of the Congo this past November for the DRC's second election since the civil war. She joins Steve Paikin to share her observations. 00:13:33 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1988809_48k.mp3 Wed, 11 Jan 2012 21:00:00 EST Africa,governance,election,electoral system,DRC,Congo News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin The veil has been lifted on hospital CEO salaries in Ontario. Are hefty public sector salaries a necessity in the competitive business world? To get quality candidates, is this just the cost of doing business? The veil has been lifted on hospital CEO salaries in Ontario. Are hefty public sector salaries a necessity in the competitive business world? To get quality candidates, is this just the cost of doing business? The veil has been lifted on hospital CEO salaries in Ontario. Are hefty public sector salaries a necessity in the competitive business world? To get quality candidates, is this just the cost of doing business? 00:43:04 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1987465_48k.mp3 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:00:00 EST Ontario politics,Queen's Park,Health spending,Hospitals,Executive compensation News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin New freedom of information legislation requires Ontario hospitals to open their books to public scrutiny. The Globe and Mail health reporter Lisa Priest tells Steve Paikin what this means for Ontarians. New freedom of information legislation requires Ontario hospitals to open their books to public scrutiny. The Globe and Mail health reporter Lisa Priest tells Steve Paikin what this means for Ontarians. New freedom of information legislation requires Ontario hospitals to open their books to public scrutiny. The Globe and Mail health reporter Lisa Priest tells Steve Paikin what this means for Ontarians. 00:09:13 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1988086_48k.mp3 Tue, 10 Jan 2012 21:00:00 EST ontario politics,Queen's Park,health,media,journalism News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin As the Republican race for the presidential nomination heats up, The Agenda examines if the GOP is ready for the White House. As the Republican race for the presidential nomination heats up, The Agenda examines if the GOP is ready for the White House. As the Republican race for the presidential nomination heats up, The Agenda examines if the GOP is ready for the White House. 00:53:27 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1987136_48k.mp3 Mon, 09 Jan 2012 21:00:00 EST US politics,republican,democrat,Obama,government News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin There has been a 20 per cent increase in counselling appointments at the University of Western Ontario over the past two years. The UWO's Gitta Kulcyczki gives an administrator's perspective on what the university can do about mental health problems on campus. There has been a 20 per cent increase in counselling appointments at the University of Western Ontario over the past two years. The UWO's Gitta Kulcyczki gives an administrator's perspective on what the university can do about mental health problems on campus. There has been a 20 per cent increase in counselling appointments at the University of Western Ontario over the past two years. The UWO's Gitta Kulcyczki gives an administrator's perspective on what the university can do about mental health problems on campus. 00:14:00 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1984774_48k.mp3 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:00:00 EST education,mental health,health and family,safety,social and emotional News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Time spent at university is supposed to be some of the best times of your life. But for increasing numbers of young people, the post-secondary experience is rife with chronic anxiety. A group of young people tell Steve Paikin why completing a university degree can be an anxious undertaking for many students. Time spent at university is supposed to be some of the best times of your life. But for increasing numbers of young people, the post-secondary experience is rife with chronic anxiety. A group of young people tell Steve Paikin why completing a university degree can be an anxious undertaking for many students. Time spent at university is supposed to be some of the best times of your life. But for increasing numbers of young people, the post-secondary experience is rife with chronic anxiety. A group of young people tell Steve Paikin why completing a university degree can be an anxious undertaking for many students. 00:38:01 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1984775_48k.mp3 Fri, 06 Jan 2012 21:00:00 EST mental health,education,social and emotional,health and family News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin We constantly tell young people to follow their dreams and do whatever makes them happy. But in an age of limited economic opportunity, is "follow your dreams" really the best advice? We constantly tell young people to follow their dreams and do whatever makes them happy. But in an age of limited economic opportunity, is "follow your dreams" really the best advice? We constantly tell young people to follow their dreams and do whatever makes them happy. But in an age of limited economic opportunity, is "follow your dreams" really the best advice? 00:39:29 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1976051_48k.mp3 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:00:00 EST Economics,Business,Globalization,Parenting and family,Social and emotional,Child development News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities Glen Murray sits down with Steve Paikin to talk about Ontario's new tuition grant, and the Liberal vision for post-secondary education in Ontario. Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities Glen Murray sits down with Steve Paikin to talk about Ontario's new tuition grant, and the Liberal vision for post-secondary education in Ontario. Minister of Training, Colleges and Universities Glen Murray sits down with Steve Paikin to talk about Ontario's new tuition grant, and the Liberal vision for post-secondary education in Ontario. 00:12:54 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1987139_48k.mp3 Thu, 05 Jan 2012 21:00:00 EST ontario politics,education,Queen's Park,university,college News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin From the economic collapse to the tsunami in Fukushima this past year, disasters bring out a variety of behaviours in human beings. Author Lee Clarke joins Steve Paikin to discuss why we might act in self-interest or altruistic ways when faced with the worst-case scenario. From the economic collapse to the tsunami in Fukushima this past year, disasters bring out a variety of behaviours in human beings. Author Lee Clarke joins Steve Paikin to discuss why we might act in self-interest or altruistic ways when faced with the worst-case scenario. From the economic collapse to the tsunami in Fukushima this past year, disasters bring out a variety of behaviours in human beings. Author Lee Clarke joins Steve Paikin to discuss why we might act in self-interest or altruistic ways when faced with the worst-case scenario. 00:13:34 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1984128_48k.mp3 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:00:00 EST war,famine,disaster,politics,social issues News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin We see it in blockbuster movies like "2012" and "Contagion." We read about it in books penned by environmentalists and existentialists: the apocalypse is upon us. The Agenda examines why prophecies of doom are so prevalent and what the phenomenon says about the human condition. We see it in blockbuster movies like "2012" and "Contagion." We read about it in books penned by environmentalists and existentialists: the apocalypse is upon us. The Agenda examines why prophecies of doom are so prevalent and what the phenomenon says about the human condition. We see it in blockbuster movies like "2012" and "Contagion." We read about it in books penned by environmentalists and existentialists: the apocalypse is upon us. The Agenda examines why prophecies of doom are so prevalent and what the phenomenon says about the human condition. 00:39:40 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1984129_48k.mp3 Wed, 04 Jan 2012 21:00:00 EST war,famine,disaster,politics,social issues News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Musician Randy Bachman shares his "Vinyl Tap Stories" with Steve Paikin. Musician Randy Bachman shares his "Vinyl Tap Stories" with Steve Paikin. Musician Randy Bachman shares his "Vinyl Tap Stories" with Steve Paikin. 00:50:20 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1974789_48k.mp3 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:00:00 EST art,music,popular culture News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Agenda Insight essayist Tony Keller and why the Harper government's new health care funding formula is good for you. Agenda Insight essayist Tony Keller and why the Harper government's new health care funding formula is good for you. Agenda Insight essayist Tony Keller and why the Harper government's new health care funding formula is good for you. 00:03:35 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1987134_48k.mp3 Tue, 03 Jan 2012 21:00:00 EST Health care,federal politics,Stephen Harper,Jim Flaherty News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin David Wilkins was the US Ambassador to Canada for four years. He sits down with Steve Paikin to share his thoughts on his neighbour to the north, and shed some light on how the US ruling class sees Canada. David Wilkins was the US Ambassador to Canada for four years. He sits down with Steve Paikin to share his thoughts on his neighbour to the north, and shed some light on how the US ruling class sees Canada. David Wilkins was the US Ambassador to Canada for four years. He sits down with Steve Paikin to share his thoughts on his neighbour to the north, and shed some light on how the US ruling class sees Canada. 00:10:24 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1982282_48k.mp3 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 21:00:00 EST US politics,Canadian politics,North America,NAFTA News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin It's a country of cold winters, strong banks and stable government. What does Canada look like from the outside? Does the world need more Canada? It's a country of cold winters, strong banks and stable government. What does Canada look like from the outside? Does the world need more Canada? It's a country of cold winters, strong banks and stable government. What does Canada look like from the outside? Does the world need more Canada? 00:38:09 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1982283_48k.mp3 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 21:00:00 EST Canadian politics,Immigration,Civics,Multiculturalism News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Historically, the Christmas season has been a time when Canadians rose to humanitarian challenges both at home and abroad. Agenda Insight essayist Akaash Maharaj and why Canada is a nation where hope triumphs in the face of adversity. Historically, the Christmas season has been a time when Canadians rose to humanitarian challenges both at home and abroad. Agenda Insight essayist Akaash Maharaj and why Canada is a nation where hope triumphs in the face of adversity. Historically, the Christmas season has been a time when Canadians rose to humanitarian challenges both at home and abroad. Agenda Insight essayist Akaash Maharaj and why Canada is a nation where hope triumphs in the face of adversity. 00:03:14 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1984386_48k.mp3 Fri, 16 Dec 2011 16:48:00 EST Canada,disaster,Africa News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin 20 years after the breakup of the Soviet Union, what do recent election results indicate about Russia and the mindset of its citizens? 20 years after the breakup of the Soviet Union, what do recent election results indicate about Russia and the mindset of its citizens? 20 years after the breakup of the Soviet Union, what do recent election results indicate about Russia and the mindset of its citizens? 00:36:18 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1982281_48k.mp3 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:00:00 EST Eastern Europe,EU,USSR,Communism,Vladimir Putin News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Joel Simon of the Committee to Protect Journalists joins Steve Paikin to talk about freedom of the press in the world as a dramatic year of democratic change and social media put journalists in the middle of the story. Joel Simon of the Committee to Protect Journalists joins Steve Paikin to talk about freedom of the press in the world as a dramatic year of democratic change and social media put journalists in the middle of the story. Joel Simon of the Committee to Protect Journalists joins Steve Paikin to talk about freedom of the press in the world as a dramatic year of democratic change and social media put journalists in the middle of the story. 00:13:02 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1983006_48k.mp3 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 21:00:00 EST social issues,Middle East,human rights,media,journalism News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin There is reason to cheer in a continent that has seen not one, but four lost decades. Janice Stein and The Agenda Insight. There is reason to cheer in a continent that has seen not one, but four lost decades. Janice Stein and The Agenda Insight. There is reason to cheer in a continent that has seen not one, but four lost decades. Janice Stein and The Agenda Insight. 00:03:24 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1984385_48k.mp3 Thu, 15 Dec 2011 16:48:00 EST Africa,business,economics,Lost decade News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Our NAFTA partner is currently engulfed in an unwinnable war against drugs. The Agenda examines if mounting drug violence and eroding authority are leading Mexico to become a failed state. Our NAFTA partner is currently engulfed in an unwinnable war against drugs. The Agenda examines if mounting drug violence and eroding authority are leading Mexico to become a failed state. Our NAFTA partner is currently engulfed in an unwinnable war against drugs. The Agenda examines if mounting drug violence and eroding authority are leading Mexico to become a failed state. 00:53:41 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1982279_48k.mp3 Wed, 14 Dec 2011 21:00:00 EST NAFTA,Violence,Immigration,War on drugs,Felipe Calderon News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Recent elections have seen an Islamist surge in the world's most populous Arab nation. What do the changes mean for Egypt, and the world? Recent elections have seen an Islamist surge in the world's most populous Arab nation. What do the changes mean for Egypt, and the world? Recent elections have seen an Islamist surge in the world's most populous Arab nation. What do the changes mean for Egypt, and the world? 00:53:09 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1982278_48k.mp3 Tue, 13 Dec 2011 21:00:00 EST Middle East,Arab,Islam,Muslim,Arab Spring News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin An important bridge between West and East, Turkey's geo-political influence is growing. The Agenda examines the Neo-Ottoman Turkey. An important bridge between West and East, Turkey's geo-political influence is growing. The Agenda examines the Neo-Ottoman Turkey. An important bridge between West and East, Turkey's geo-political influence is growing. The Agenda examines the Neo-Ottoman Turkey. 00:54:22 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1980130_48k.mp3 Mon, 12 Dec 2011 21:00:00 EST Middle East,Politics,Globalization,Arab Spring News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin As Harper and Obama announce a new Canada-US border security pact, The Agenda debates whether further integration with our American cousins strengthens our country or jeopardizes our sovereignty. As Harper and Obama announce a new Canada-US border security pact, The Agenda debates whether further integration with our American cousins strengthens our country or jeopardizes our sovereignty. As Harper and Obama announce a new Canada-US border security pact, The Agenda debates whether further integration with our American cousins strengthens our country or jeopardizes our sovereignty. 00:36:35 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1981597_48k.mp3 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:00:00 EST canadian politics,US politics,NAFTA,economics,war on terror News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin David Jacobson, the US Ambassador to Canada sits down with Steve Paikin to discuss his role as Ambassador and the new border agreement between Canada and the US. David Jacobson, the US Ambassador to Canada sits down with Steve Paikin to discuss his role as Ambassador and the new border agreement between Canada and the US. David Jacobson, the US Ambassador to Canada sits down with Steve Paikin to discuss his role as Ambassador and the new border agreement between Canada and the US. 00:15:39 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1982181_48k.mp3 Fri, 09 Dec 2011 21:00:00 EST US politics,Canadian politics,economics,security,war on terror News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Worries in American defense circles that cuts are coming to the Pentagon. Brookings Senior Fellow Michael O'Hanlon on what a reduced Pentagon budget means to US foreign commitments abroad. Worries in American defense circles that cuts are coming to the Pentagon. Brookings Senior Fellow Michael O'Hanlon on what a reduced Pentagon budget means to US foreign commitments abroad. Worries in American defense circles that cuts are coming to the Pentagon. Brookings Senior Fellow Michael O'Hanlon on what a reduced Pentagon budget means to US foreign commitments abroad. 00:17:14 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1981937_48k.mp3 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 21:00:00 EST US politics,Middle East News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Brookings Senior Fellow Stephen Cohen on Pakistan's deteriorating relationship with the United States. Brookings Senior Fellow Stephen Cohen on Pakistan's deteriorating relationship with the United States. Brookings Senior Fellow Stephen Cohen on Pakistan's deteriorating relationship with the United States. 00:15:29 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1981936_48k.mp3 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 21:00:00 EST Middle East,war,US politics News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin New York Times columnist Anand Giridharadas gives Steve Paikin an update on India's anti-corruption movement. Giridharadas provides some interesting anecdotes on how pervasive corruption is in the day-to-day lives of Indians. New York Times columnist Anand Giridharadas gives Steve Paikin an update on India's anti-corruption movement. Giridharadas provides some interesting anecdotes on how pervasive corruption is in the day-to-day lives of Indians. New York Times columnist Anand Giridharadas gives Steve Paikin an update on India's anti-corruption movement. Giridharadas provides some interesting anecdotes on how pervasive corruption is in the day-to-day lives of Indians. 00:16:43 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1977345_48k.mp3 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 21:00:00 EST India,society,culture,governance News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Why are there no new feminist icons? Agenda Insight Essayist Carla Lucchetta reflects on Snooki and Steinem. Why are there no new feminist icons? Agenda Insight Essayist Carla Lucchetta reflects on Snooki and Steinem. Why are there no new feminist icons? Agenda Insight Essayist Carla Lucchetta reflects on Snooki and Steinem. 00:03:41 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1978291_48k.mp3 Thu, 08 Dec 2011 13:28:00 EST social issues,gender,popular culture News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin As the West's recession drags on and China produces the majority of the world's economic growth, is the West's sojourn as top dog over? As the West's recession drags on and China produces the majority of the world's economic growth, is the West's sojourn as top dog over? As the West's recession drags on and China produces the majority of the world's economic growth, is the West's sojourn as top dog over? 00:32:47 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1980132_48k.mp3 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:00:00 EST Economics,Business,G20,Globalization News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Niall Ferguson says the West gained power through six "killer apps." How did things like property rights, medicine and consumerism give the West wealth and power? Niall Ferguson joins Steve Paikin for more. Niall Ferguson says the West gained power through six "killer apps." How did things like property rights, medicine and consumerism give the West wealth and power? Niall Ferguson joins Steve Paikin for more. Niall Ferguson says the West gained power through six "killer apps." How did things like property rights, medicine and consumerism give the West wealth and power? Niall Ferguson joins Steve Paikin for more. 00:19:12 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1980131_48k.mp3 Wed, 07 Dec 2011 21:00:00 EST Globalization,G20,Politics,Middle East,Economics News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Beware the Prosperity Gap: Over the past ten years, poor productivity and lagging innovation have persisted in the Ontario economy. Jim Milway joins Steve Paikin for more on Ontario's prosperity agenda. Beware the Prosperity Gap: Over the past ten years, poor productivity and lagging innovation have persisted in the Ontario economy. Jim Milway joins Steve Paikin for more on Ontario's prosperity agenda. Beware the Prosperity Gap: Over the past ten years, poor productivity and lagging innovation have persisted in the Ontario economy. Jim Milway joins Steve Paikin for more on Ontario's prosperity agenda. 00:11:08 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1980256_48k.mp3 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:00:00 EST business,economics,innovation,technology,government News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Much is made of the need for an innovative, knowledge-based Ontario economy. But who benefits from this economy? Are the gains evenly shared by the haves and haves-not? Is the growing income gap impeding the innovation agenda, or can it be part of the solution? Much is made of the need for an innovative, knowledge-based Ontario economy. But who benefits from this economy? Are the gains evenly shared by the haves and haves-not? Is the growing income gap impeding the innovation agenda, or can it be part of the solution? Much is made of the need for an innovative, knowledge-based Ontario economy. But who benefits from this economy? Are the gains evenly shared by the haves and haves-not? Is the growing income gap impeding the innovation agenda, or can it be part of the solution? 00:41:35 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1971637_48k.mp3 Tue, 06 Dec 2011 21:00:00 EST Business and technology,Politics and current affairs,Economics,Ontario politics,Business,Queen's Park News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin The New Canadian Order: Canada is seeing the rise of a new power structure and shifting geo-political alliance. How will the shift of power from Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal to the West influence Canadian politics and identity? The New Canadian Order: Canada is seeing the rise of a new power structure and shifting geo-political alliance. How will the shift of power from Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal to the West influence Canadian politics and identity? The New Canadian Order: Canada is seeing the rise of a new power structure and shifting geo-political alliance. How will the shift of power from Toronto, Ottawa and Montreal to the West influence Canadian politics and identity? 00:53:00 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1980129_48k.mp3 Mon, 05 Dec 2011 21:00:00 EST Canadian politics,Government,Citizenship,History News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Connecting the circuits: New research shows that some mental illness may be caused by disruptions in brain circuitry. CAMH has just received a $30 million donation to look into this promise. CAMH President and CEO Dr. Catherine Zahn joins Steve Paikin for more on this landmark gift. Connecting the circuits: New research shows that some mental illness may be caused by disruptions in brain circuitry. CAMH has just received a $30 million donation to look into this promise. CAMH President and CEO Dr. Catherine Zahn joins Steve Paikin for more on this landmark gift. Connecting the circuits: New research shows that some mental illness may be caused by disruptions in brain circuitry. CAMH has just received a $30 million donation to look into this promise. CAMH President and CEO Dr. Catherine Zahn joins Steve Paikin for more on this landmark gift. 00:11:41 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1980241_48k.mp3 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:00:00 EST health and research,brain,mental health,philanthropy News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin The British government measures progress not just by how the economy is growing, but also by the quality of life of its citizens. The United States is following the UK's lead and looking at how it can incorporate wellbeing into its census data. The move is based on the idea that on its own, GDP is an incomplete measure of a country's success. Can you judge success by economic growth alone? Will measuring happiness help government make better policy? The British government measures progress not just by how the economy is growing, but also by the quality of life of its citizens. The United States is following the UK's lead and looking at how it can incorporate wellbeing into its census data. The move is based on the idea that on its own, GDP is an incomplete measure of a country's success. Can you judge success by economic growth alone? Will measuring happiness help government make better policy? The British government measures progress not just by how the economy is growing, but also by the quality of life of its citizens. The United States is following the UK's lead and looking at how it can incorporate wellbeing into its census data. The move is based on the idea that on its own, GDP is an incomplete measure of a country's success. Can you judge success by economic growth alone? Will measuring happiness help government make better policy? 00:36:08 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1978305_48k.mp3 Fri, 02 Dec 2011 21:00:00 EST Business,Globalization,Economics,GDP,Community News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin From Patient Zero to the events of the 20th century, Dr. Jacques Pepin joins Steve Paikin to discuss the origins of AIDS. From Patient Zero to the events of the 20th century, Dr. Jacques Pepin joins Steve Paikin to discuss the origins of AIDS. From Patient Zero to the events of the 20th century, Dr. Jacques Pepin joins Steve Paikin to discuss the origins of AIDS. 00:18:16 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1978498_48k.mp3 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:00:00 EST health and research,science,medicine,Africa,disease News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton recently declared that the U.S. government intends to create an AIDS-free generation. How likely is that to happen given the prolonged economic downturn? Will a lack of funding derail this vision? U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton recently declared that the U.S. government intends to create an AIDS-free generation. How likely is that to happen given the prolonged economic downturn? Will a lack of funding derail this vision? U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton recently declared that the U.S. government intends to create an AIDS-free generation. How likely is that to happen given the prolonged economic downturn? Will a lack of funding derail this vision? 00:34:58 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1978499_48k.mp3 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:00:00 EST health and research,science,medicine,Africa,disease News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Don't dispense with GDP too readily. Economics might be too narrow a gauge, but happiness is too ephemeral an emotion by which to measure our well-being. Jordan Peterson and the Agenda Insight. Don't dispense with GDP too readily. Economics might be too narrow a gauge, but happiness is too ephemeral an emotion by which to measure our well-being. Jordan Peterson and the Agenda Insight. Don't dispense with GDP too readily. Economics might be too narrow a gauge, but happiness is too ephemeral an emotion by which to measure our well-being. Jordan Peterson and the Agenda Insight. 00:03:25 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1980235_48k.mp3 Thu, 01 Dec 2011 21:00:00 EST social issues,government,politics,economics News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin The recent dismantling of the Occupy Toronto tent city was remarkably civil. On the heels on new revelations in the G20 investigation, the CCLA's Nathalie Des Rosiers joins Steve Paikin to tell him how much progress has been made with civil rights and the right to protest. The recent dismantling of the Occupy Toronto tent city was remarkably civil. On the heels on new revelations in the G20 investigation, the CCLA's Nathalie Des Rosiers joins Steve Paikin to tell him how much progress has been made with civil rights and the right to protest. The recent dismantling of the Occupy Toronto tent city was remarkably civil. On the heels on new revelations in the G20 investigation, the CCLA's Nathalie Des Rosiers joins Steve Paikin to tell him how much progress has been made with civil rights and the right to protest. 00:13:23 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1979461_48k.mp3 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:00:00 EST social issue,social justice,civics,community News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin The Occupy protesters say they represent the 99%. But does the group speak for the 99%? The Occupy protesters say they represent the 99%. But does the group speak for the 99%? The Occupy protesters say they represent the 99%. But does the group speak for the 99%? 00:34:24 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1978303_48k.mp3 Wed, 30 Nov 2011 21:00:00 EST Economics,Business,Globalization,Social issues,Social justice News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Almost 17-thousand of Ontario's 3.1 million children are in the care of Children's Aid Societies. A youth-led group of former crown wards and foster children says the government could be doing a better job. What challenges do these young adults face while transitioning out of care? Almost 17-thousand of Ontario's 3.1 million children are in the care of Children's Aid Societies. A youth-led group of former crown wards and foster children says the government could be doing a better job. What challenges do these young adults face while transitioning out of care? Almost 17-thousand of Ontario's 3.1 million children are in the care of Children's Aid Societies. A youth-led group of former crown wards and foster children says the government could be doing a better job. What challenges do these young adults face while transitioning out of care? 00:42:09 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1978298_48k.mp3 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:00:00 EST Social issues,Child development,Parenting and family,Social and emotional,adoption News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Shanna Allen was a foster child. She is using her experiences to change the system. She shares her story with Steve Paikin. Shanna Allen was a foster child. She is using her experiences to change the system. She shares her story with Steve Paikin. Shanna Allen was a foster child. She is using her experiences to change the system. She shares her story with Steve Paikin. 00:10:05 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1979465_48k.mp3 Tue, 29 Nov 2011 21:00:00 EST social issues,social justice,child development,adoptfion,social policy News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Strides in technological innovation are causing more and more jobs to disappear. Machines are increasingly able to perform tasks in which humans were once unquestioned masters. MIT economist and "Race Against the Machine" co-author Andrew McAfee tells Steve Paikin what the robots have in store for us. Strides in technological innovation are causing more and more jobs to disappear. Machines are increasingly able to perform tasks in which humans were once unquestioned masters. MIT economist and "Race Against the Machine" co-author Andrew McAfee tells Steve Paikin what the robots have in store for us. Strides in technological innovation are causing more and more jobs to disappear. Machines are increasingly able to perform tasks in which humans were once unquestioned masters. MIT economist and "Race Against the Machine" co-author Andrew McAfee tells Steve Paikin what the robots have in store for us. 00:13:22 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1978296_48k.mp3 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:00:00 EST Technology,Internet,Digital literacy,Economics,Business News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Technology is eliminating steps on the social mobility ladder. Will liberal capitalism survive without a better system of social mobility? Technology is eliminating steps on the social mobility ladder. Will liberal capitalism survive without a better system of social mobility? Technology is eliminating steps on the social mobility ladder. Will liberal capitalism survive without a better system of social mobility? 00:39:57 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1978297_48k.mp3 Mon, 28 Nov 2011 21:00:00 EST Economics,Social,Issues,Philosophy News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Deadly clashes and violent protests have cast a pall over the first round of voting in Egypt's November 28 election. Is this what the Arab Spring promised? What is next for the North African country? Deadly clashes and violent protests have cast a pall over the first round of voting in Egypt's November 28 election. Is this what the Arab Spring promised? What is next for the North African country? Deadly clashes and violent protests have cast a pall over the first round of voting in Egypt's November 28 election. Is this what the Arab Spring promised? What is next for the North African country? 00:34:52 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1977594_48k.mp3 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 21:00:00 EST Arab Spring,Middle East,politics News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin The Globe and Mail's Lisa Priest talks about her upcoming series, "End of Life," which looks at the medical and emotional journey people in Canada face when they are admitted into intensive care. The Globe and Mail's Lisa Priest talks about her upcoming series, "End of Life," which looks at the medical and emotional journey people in Canada face when they are admitted into intensive care. The Globe and Mail's Lisa Priest talks about her upcoming series, "End of Life," which looks at the medical and emotional journey people in Canada face when they are admitted into intensive care. 00:12:58 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1976052_48k.mp3 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 21:00:00 EST Health and research,Medicine,Ethics,Social issues News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin The rep-by-pop problem: Tony Keller on Canada's flawed respresentation by population method. The rep-by-pop problem: Tony Keller on Canada's flawed respresentation by population method. The rep-by-pop problem: Tony Keller on Canada's flawed respresentation by population method. 00:03:47 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1974809_48k.mp3 Fri, 25 Nov 2011 18:39:00 EST Canadian politics,Ontario politics,electoral system,government,civics,citizenship News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin A recent report by the Royal Society of Canada calls for the legalization of physician-assisted suicide. The chair of the report joins a panel of critics to talk about the right to choose death. A recent report by the Royal Society of Canada calls for the legalization of physician-assisted suicide. The chair of the report joins a panel of critics to talk about the right to choose death. A recent report by the Royal Society of Canada calls for the legalization of physician-assisted suicide. The chair of the report joins a panel of critics to talk about the right to choose death. 00:39:01 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1976050_48k.mp3 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 21:00:00 EST Social issues,Ethics,Religion,Medicine,Health and research News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Music therapy is often thought of as a tool to provoke an emotional reaction from patients and allow their brain to accomplish tasks in a different way. But Lee Bartel says it offers much more than that. Music is no longer just a therapy, music is medicine - and the results are measurable. Lee Bartel joins Steve Paikin. Music therapy is often thought of as a tool to provoke an emotional reaction from patients and allow their brain to accomplish tasks in a different way. But Lee Bartel says it offers much more than that. Music is no longer just a therapy, music is medicine - and the results are measurable. Lee Bartel joins Steve Paikin. Music therapy is often thought of as a tool to provoke an emotional reaction from patients and allow their brain to accomplish tasks in a different way. But Lee Bartel says it offers much more than that. Music is no longer just a therapy, music is medicine - and the results are measurable. Lee Bartel joins Steve Paikin. 00:13:50 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1976840_48k.mp3 Thu, 24 Nov 2011 21:00:00 EST music,arts,health and research,medicine News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Beware the belt-tightening: Ontario Minister of Finance Dwight Duncan and what lies ahead for the Ontario economy. Beware the belt-tightening: Ontario Minister of Finance Dwight Duncan and what lies ahead for the Ontario economy. Beware the belt-tightening: Ontario Minister of Finance Dwight Duncan and what lies ahead for the Ontario economy. 00:12:27 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1976048_48k.mp3 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:00:00 EST Queen's Park,Ontario politics,Economics,Business News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin With the end of the Canadian Wheat Board in sight, a growing chorus is saying it's time to end supply management as well. If Canada is to forge new trade alliances with the TPP and European Union, can we continue to protect our domestic market while asking other nations to open their markets? With the end of the Canadian Wheat Board in sight, a growing chorus is saying it's time to end supply management as well. If Canada is to forge new trade alliances with the TPP and European Union, can we continue to protect our domestic market while asking other nations to open their markets? With the end of the Canadian Wheat Board in sight, a growing chorus is saying it's time to end supply management as well. If Canada is to forge new trade alliances with the TPP and European Union, can we continue to protect our domestic market while asking other nations to open their markets? 00:40:02 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1976049_48k.mp3 Wed, 23 Nov 2011 21:00:00 EST Canadian politics,Globalization,Business,Economics,Trade News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin That infamous "kid from Winnipeg" has some amazing stories to tell. Randy Bachman shares some of those tales with Steve Paikin. That infamous "kid from Winnipeg" has some amazing stories to tell. Randy Bachman shares some of those tales with Steve Paikin. That infamous "kid from Winnipeg" has some amazing stories to tell. Randy Bachman shares some of those tales with Steve Paikin. 00:18:15 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1974026_48k.mp3 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:00:00 EST Art,Music,Popular culture News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin You know the feeling. You hear "that song" and it evokes a certain emotion or memory. Cognitive psychologist Daniel Levitin sits down with Steve Paikin to explain how music moves us. You know the feeling. You hear "that song" and it evokes a certain emotion or memory. Cognitive psychologist Daniel Levitin sits down with Steve Paikin to explain how music moves us. You know the feeling. You hear "that song" and it evokes a certain emotion or memory. Cognitive psychologist Daniel Levitin sits down with Steve Paikin to explain how music moves us. 00:16:26 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1970838_48k.mp3 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:00:00 EST Art,Music,Spirituality,Dance,Popular culture News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Can we achieve world peace through music? Steve Paikin speaks to two individuals who believe music can bring us together. Can we achieve world peace through music? Steve Paikin speaks to two individuals who believe music can bring us together. Can we achieve world peace through music? Steve Paikin speaks to two individuals who believe music can bring us together. 00:16:31 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1973009_48k.mp3 Tue, 22 Nov 2011 21:00:00 EST Art,Music,Dance,Middle,East News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Despite nightly news reports of violence, crime and war, Harvard University professor of psychology Steven Pinker says that we are living in the most peaceful period in human history. He joins Steve Paikin to tell him why violence has waned. Despite nightly news reports of violence, crime and war, Harvard University professor of psychology Steven Pinker says that we are living in the most peaceful period in human history. He joins Steve Paikin to tell him why violence has waned. Despite nightly news reports of violence, crime and war, Harvard University professor of psychology Steven Pinker says that we are living in the most peaceful period in human history. He joins Steve Paikin to tell him why violence has waned. 00:35:04 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1976036_48k.mp3 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:00:00 EST Social issues,Crime and punishment,Social justice,Society,War News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin According to Steven Pinker, the rights revolution has helped to reduce violence. But while we're less violent, we certainly seem more aggrieved. Is it possible the rights revolution has gone too far? Margaret Wente sits down with Steve Paikin. According to Steven Pinker, the rights revolution has helped to reduce violence. But while we're less violent, we certainly seem more aggrieved. Is it possible the rights revolution has gone too far? Margaret Wente sits down with Steve Paikin. According to Steven Pinker, the rights revolution has helped to reduce violence. But while we're less violent, we certainly seem more aggrieved. Is it possible the rights revolution has gone too far? Margaret Wente sits down with Steve Paikin. 00:15:34 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1976037_48k.mp3 Mon, 21 Nov 2011 21:00:00 EST Social issues,Social justice,Canadian politics,Legislation News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin What will the lasting effects of the Great Recession be on the North American middle class economically, socially and psychologically? Will things eventually go back to the way they were before, or will the effects be more profound? What will the lasting effects of the Great Recession be on the North American middle class economically, socially and psychologically? Will things eventually go back to the way they were before, or will the effects be more profound? What will the lasting effects of the Great Recession be on the North American middle class economically, socially and psychologically? Will things eventually go back to the way they were before, or will the effects be more profound? 00:37:38 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1974024_48k.mp3 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:00:00 EST Economics,Business,Canadian politics,US politics,Social issues News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin We've been here before, but was it this bad? Who is suffering most in the current recession? How does it compare to other economic downturns? The Atlantic Monthly's features editor Don Peck joins Steve Paikin. We've been here before, but was it this bad? Who is suffering most in the current recession? How does it compare to other economic downturns? The Atlantic Monthly's features editor Don Peck joins Steve Paikin. We've been here before, but was it this bad? Who is suffering most in the current recession? How does it compare to other economic downturns? The Atlantic Monthly's features editor Don Peck joins Steve Paikin. 00:15:02 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1974287_48k.mp3 Thu, 17 Nov 2011 21:00:00 EST economics,business,social issues News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Using science to help the impoverished: The developed world has failed in its approach to alleviating poverty in the developing world. "Poor Economics" authors Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo aim to change that. Having just won the 2011 Financial Times and Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year Award for their work, they join Steve Paikin to explain what works, and doesn't, in international aid. Using science to help the impoverished: The developed world has failed in its approach to alleviating poverty in the developing world. "Poor Economics" authors Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo aim to change that. Having just won the 2011 Financial Times and Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year Award for their work, they join Steve Paikin to explain what works, and doesn't, in international aid. Using science to help the impoverished: The developed world has failed in its approach to alleviating poverty in the developing world. "Poor Economics" authors Abhijit Banerjee and Esther Duflo aim to change that. Having just won the 2011 Financial Times and Goldman Sachs Business Book of the Year Award for their work, they join Steve Paikin to explain what works, and doesn't, in international aid. 00:15:11 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1974014_48k.mp3 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 21:00:00 EST Business,Economics,Technology,Africa,Asia,War News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin The struggling economy has forced Queen's Park to reconsider its promise of delivering a balanced budget by 2017. Dalton McGuinty has said he will hold all spending increases to 1% for the next six years, the minimum to maintain Ontario's current service levels. But is that enough? The struggling economy has forced Queen's Park to reconsider its promise of delivering a balanced budget by 2017. Dalton McGuinty has said he will hold all spending increases to 1% for the next six years, the minimum to maintain Ontario's current service levels. But is that enough? The struggling economy has forced Queen's Park to reconsider its promise of delivering a balanced budget by 2017. Dalton McGuinty has said he will hold all spending increases to 1% for the next six years, the minimum to maintain Ontario's current service levels. But is that enough? 00:38:15 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1974022_48k.mp3 Wed, 16 Nov 2011 21:00:00 EST Ontario politics,Queen's park,Economics,Business,Education,health spending News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin The world has become smaller and multinational corporations have grown larger. The financial industry has access to capital far greater than the GDP of many individual nations. So who really holds the power? Are we sacrificing power for wealth? The world has become smaller and multinational corporations have grown larger. The financial industry has access to capital far greater than the GDP of many individual nations. So who really holds the power? Are we sacrificing power for wealth? The world has become smaller and multinational corporations have grown larger. The financial industry has access to capital far greater than the GDP of many individual nations. So who really holds the power? Are we sacrificing power for wealth? 00:39:37 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1973825_48k.mp3 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:00:00 EST Business,Globalization,Economics,Canadian politics,Africa,Asia,G20 News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Money matters: Less than 38% of Ontario high school students feel prepared enough to effectively manage their money after graduation. Should financial literacy be taught in schools? The Investor Education Fund's Tom Hamza and bringing money education to the masses. Money matters: Less than 38% of Ontario high school students feel prepared enough to effectively manage their money after graduation. Should financial literacy be taught in schools? The Investor Education Fund's Tom Hamza and bringing money education to the masses. Money matters: Less than 38% of Ontario high school students feel prepared enough to effectively manage their money after graduation. Should financial literacy be taught in schools? The Investor Education Fund's Tom Hamza and bringing money education to the masses. 00:13:14 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1973826_48k.mp3 Tue, 15 Nov 2011 21:00:00 EST Economics,Education,Financial literacy,Business News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin There is a great divide in the pension world: those who are on defined contribution plans, and those predominantly public sector workers who are on defined benefit plans. Is one group getting the short end of the pension stick? There is a great divide in the pension world: those who are on defined contribution plans, and those predominantly public sector workers who are on defined benefit plans. Is one group getting the short end of the pension stick? There is a great divide in the pension world: those who are on defined contribution plans, and those predominantly public sector workers who are on defined benefit plans. Is one group getting the short end of the pension stick? 00:38:19 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1973824_48k.mp3 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 21:00:00 EST Business,Economics,Retirement,Social issues News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Germany, Greece and the breaking of the Euro. Janice Stein and The Agenda Insight. Germany, Greece and the breaking of the Euro. Janice Stein and The Agenda Insight. Germany, Greece and the breaking of the Euro. Janice Stein and The Agenda Insight. 00:03:34 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1973799_48k.mp3 Mon, 14 Nov 2011 12:07:00 EST Europe,Euro,Greece,Germany,Economics News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin In Ireland, D'Arcy McGee was an extreme republican. In America, McGee was an extreme Catholic. But historian David Wilson says, in Canada, D'Arcy McGee became an extreme moderate. How did Canada change this Father of Confederation? And why is his story still relevant to Canadians today? In Ireland, D'Arcy McGee was an extreme republican. In America, McGee was an extreme Catholic. But historian David Wilson says, in Canada, D'Arcy McGee became an extreme moderate. How did Canada change this Father of Confederation? And why is his story still relevant to Canadians today? In Ireland, D'Arcy McGee was an extreme republican. In America, McGee was an extreme Catholic. But historian David Wilson says, in Canada, D'Arcy McGee became an extreme moderate. How did Canada change this Father of Confederation? And why is his story still relevant to Canadians today? 00:14:11 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1971690_48k.mp3 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 21:00:00 EST politics and current affairs,canadian politics,MP News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Canadians often say our country has "too much geography and not enough history." However, many new books by Canadians and Americans suggest that this country has a rich story to tell. Where's the disconnect? Canadians often say our country has "too much geography and not enough history." However, many new books by Canadians and Americans suggest that this country has a rich story to tell. Where's the disconnect? Canadians often say our country has "too much geography and not enough history." However, many new books by Canadians and Americans suggest that this country has a rich story to tell. Where's the disconnect? 00:34:30 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1971691_48k.mp3 Fri, 11 Nov 2011 21:00:00 EST politics and current affairs,canadian politics,MP,history News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Author Irshad Manji sits down with Steve Paikin to discuss how the Arab Spring has changed the perception of Islam within the Islamic body politic. Author Irshad Manji sits down with Steve Paikin to discuss how the Arab Spring has changed the perception of Islam within the Islamic body politic. Author Irshad Manji sits down with Steve Paikin to discuss how the Arab Spring has changed the perception of Islam within the Islamic body politic. 00:17:13 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1962210_48k.mp3 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:00:00 EST Middle East,war,religion,multiculturalism,Islam News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Alison Loat, executive director of Samara, chats with Steve Paikin about the findings of the final report of the MP Exit Interview Project. Why do the MPs see themselves as outsiders on the Hill and what would they like to see change in the world of politics? Alison Loat, executive director of Samara, chats with Steve Paikin about the findings of the final report of the MP Exit Interview Project. Why do the MPs see themselves as outsiders on the Hill and what would they like to see change in the world of politics? Alison Loat, executive director of Samara, chats with Steve Paikin about the findings of the final report of the MP Exit Interview Project. Why do the MPs see themselves as outsiders on the Hill and what would they like to see change in the world of politics? 00:14:08 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1961544_48k.mp3 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:00:00 EST citizenship and community,electoral system,government,Canadian politics News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin This is your brain on video games: is there a link between desensitization and aggressive behaviour? The University of Missouri's Bruce Bartholow joins Steve Paikin explains how our brains react to video games. This is your brain on video games: is there a link between desensitization and aggressive behaviour? The University of Missouri's Bruce Bartholow joins Steve Paikin explains how our brains react to video games. This is your brain on video games: is there a link between desensitization and aggressive behaviour? The University of Missouri's Bruce Bartholow joins Steve Paikin explains how our brains react to video games. 00:15:30 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1932389_48k.mp3 Thu, 10 Nov 2011 21:00:00 EST meida literacy,digital literacy,social media,technology News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin A new energy world order: Pulitzer Prize winner Daniel Yergin sits down with Steve Paikin to discuss how the Arab Spring and the nuclear disaster in Japan will re-shape the geopolitics of energy. A new energy world order: Pulitzer Prize winner Daniel Yergin sits down with Steve Paikin to discuss how the Arab Spring and the nuclear disaster in Japan will re-shape the geopolitics of energy. A new energy world order: Pulitzer Prize winner Daniel Yergin sits down with Steve Paikin to discuss how the Arab Spring and the nuclear disaster in Japan will re-shape the geopolitics of energy. 00:12:29 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1971634_48k.mp3 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:00:00 EST Business and technology,Science and nature,Energy,Globalization,Economics,Natural resources News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Fuelling China: Daniel Yergin joins a panel of Canadian economists and observers to discuss China's growing need for energy. What does this growth means for Canada? What are the political implications of China re-shaping their energy sector? Fuelling China: Daniel Yergin joins a panel of Canadian economists and observers to discuss China's growing need for energy. What does this growth means for Canada? What are the political implications of China re-shaping their energy sector? Fuelling China: Daniel Yergin joins a panel of Canadian economists and observers to discuss China's growing need for energy. What does this growth means for Canada? What are the political implications of China re-shaping their energy sector? 00:40:29 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1971635_48k.mp3 Wed, 09 Nov 2011 21:00:00 EST Business and technology,Science and nature,Energy,Globalization,Economics,Natural resources,China News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou took the Eurozone crisis to even greater heights last week in announcing a parliamentary vote of confidence in his government. As the European bailout plan hangs in the balance, where is Greece headed? Economist Yanis Varoufakis sits down with Steve Paikin to discuss the evolving economic order in Europe and America. Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou took the Eurozone crisis to even greater heights last week in announcing a parliamentary vote of confidence in his government. As the European bailout plan hangs in the balance, where is Greece headed? Economist Yanis Varoufakis sits down with Steve Paikin to discuss the evolving economic order in Europe and America. Greek Prime Minister George Papandreou took the Eurozone crisis to even greater heights last week in announcing a parliamentary vote of confidence in his government. As the European bailout plan hangs in the balance, where is Greece headed? Economist Yanis Varoufakis sits down with Steve Paikin to discuss the evolving economic order in Europe and America. 00:20:48 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1971631_48k.mp3 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 21:00:00 EST Politics and current affairs,Business and technology,Economics,Business,G20 News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin As the G20 meets amid the global financial crisis, The Agenda examines where things stand with the fragile European Union and the struggling global economy. As the G20 meets amid the global financial crisis, The Agenda examines where things stand with the fragile European Union and the struggling global economy. As the G20 meets amid the global financial crisis, The Agenda examines where things stand with the fragile European Union and the struggling global economy. 00:31:14 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1971633_48k.mp3 Tue, 08 Nov 2011 21:00:00 EST Politics and current affairs,Business and technology,Economics,Business,G20 News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin And never the twain shall meet: How will the conflicts among conservatives affect the future of conservatism? And never the twain shall meet: How will the conflicts among conservatives affect the future of conservatism? And never the twain shall meet: How will the conflicts among conservatives affect the future of conservatism? 00:51:36 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1971630_48k.mp3 Mon, 07 Nov 2011 21:00:00 EST Politics and current affairs,Society and culture,US politics,Canadian politics News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Last December, the Supreme Court of Canada delivered a long-awaited decision on the Assisted Human Reproductive Act - and left the practice and regulation of the fertility industry in even greater confusion. Can money be exchanged for surrogacy, human eggs or sperm? And who decides what is medically or ethically sound when it comes to the treatment of infertility? Last December, the Supreme Court of Canada delivered a long-awaited decision on the Assisted Human Reproductive Act - and left the practice and regulation of the fertility industry in even greater confusion. Can money be exchanged for surrogacy, human eggs or sperm? And who decides what is medically or ethically sound when it comes to the treatment of infertility? Last December, the Supreme Court of Canada delivered a long-awaited decision on the Assisted Human Reproductive Act - and left the practice and regulation of the fertility industry in even greater confusion. Can money be exchanged for surrogacy, human eggs or sperm? And who decides what is medically or ethically sound when it comes to the treatment of infertility? 00:42:32 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1969599_48k.mp3 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 21:00:00 EST Science and nature,Medicine,Health and research,Science News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin There is ongoing controversy behind assisted reproductive technology in Canada. Steve Paikin sits down with science journalist Alison Motluk for a primer on the issues. There is ongoing controversy behind assisted reproductive technology in Canada. Steve Paikin sits down with science journalist Alison Motluk for a primer on the issues. There is ongoing controversy behind assisted reproductive technology in Canada. Steve Paikin sits down with science journalist Alison Motluk for a primer on the issues. 00:09:34 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1972031_48k.mp3 Fri, 04 Nov 2011 21:00:00 EST science and nature,medicine,health and research,technology News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Kate Bolick is 39 and happily single. At one point, she thought marriage would be part of her future. Now, she's not so sure. And she's okay with that. Kate Bolick joins Steve Paikin to discuss her evolving relationship with marriage. Kate Bolick is 39 and happily single. At one point, she thought marriage would be part of her future. Now, she's not so sure. And she's okay with that. Kate Bolick joins Steve Paikin to discuss her evolving relationship with marriage. Kate Bolick is 39 and happily single. At one point, she thought marriage would be part of her future. Now, she's not so sure. And she's okay with that. Kate Bolick joins Steve Paikin to discuss her evolving relationship with marriage. 00:13:23 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1969591_48k.mp3 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:00:00 EST Society and culture,Popular culture,Relationships,Social issues News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin More and more men and women are choosing not only to marry later in life, but not marrying at all. What does this mean for the institution of marriage? How is this changing gender relations at home and in the workplace? And does this mark the end of marriage, or signal the start of new types of partnerships? More and more men and women are choosing not only to marry later in life, but not marrying at all. What does this mean for the institution of marriage? How is this changing gender relations at home and in the workplace? And does this mark the end of marriage, or signal the start of new types of partnerships? More and more men and women are choosing not only to marry later in life, but not marrying at all. What does this mean for the institution of marriage? How is this changing gender relations at home and in the workplace? And does this mark the end of marriage, or signal the start of new types of partnerships? 00:39:27 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1969598_48k.mp3 Thu, 03 Nov 2011 21:00:00 EST Society and culture,Popular culture,Relationships,Social issues News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Rick Mercer says we're not making it better for gay teens quickly enough. To make it better, he wants gay public figures to become role models. Will that solve the problem? Rick Mercer says we're not making it better for gay teens quickly enough. To make it better, he wants gay public figures to become role models. Will that solve the problem? Rick Mercer says we're not making it better for gay teens quickly enough. To make it better, he wants gay public figures to become role models. Will that solve the problem? 00:54:04 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1970276_48k.mp3 Wed, 02 Nov 2011 21:00:00 EST society and culture,sexuality,relationships,urban issues,bullying News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin He was perhaps Canada's greatest Prime Minister: Sir John A. Macdonald. In "Nation Maker," his second book looking at Macdonald's life, author Richard Gwyn traces Macdonald's political life from Confederation to his death in 1891. Richard Gwyn sits down with Steve Paikin. He was perhaps Canada's greatest Prime Minister: Sir John A. Macdonald. In "Nation Maker," his second book looking at Macdonald's life, author Richard Gwyn traces Macdonald's political life from Confederation to his death in 1891. Richard Gwyn sits down with Steve Paikin. He was perhaps Canada's greatest Prime Minister: Sir John A. Macdonald. In "Nation Maker," his second book looking at Macdonald's life, author Richard Gwyn traces Macdonald's political life from Confederation to his death in 1891. Richard Gwyn sits down with Steve Paikin. 00:26:26 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1969589_48k.mp3 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:00:00 EST Politics and Current Affairs,Canadian Politics,History,Confederation News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin How have people like Naheed Nenshi and Andy Barrie changed Canada? Adrienne Clarkson says Canada's strength lies in its inclusion of immigrants. She sits down with Steve Paikin to say why there is room for all of us. How have people like Naheed Nenshi and Andy Barrie changed Canada? Adrienne Clarkson says Canada's strength lies in its inclusion of immigrants. She sits down with Steve Paikin to say why there is room for all of us. How have people like Naheed Nenshi and Andy Barrie changed Canada? Adrienne Clarkson says Canada's strength lies in its inclusion of immigrants. She sits down with Steve Paikin to say why there is room for all of us. 00:27:14 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1966305_48k.mp3 Tue, 01 Nov 2011 21:00:00 EST Politics,Current,Affairs,society,culture,multiculturalism,citizenship,community News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Olympics as transformation: The London 2012 Olympics are reshaping the urban landscape of a long neglected area of the UK capital. Ricky Burdett, chief advisor on architecture and urbanism for the London 2012 Olympics, sits down with Steve Paikin to talk about transforming a city. Olympics as transformation: The London 2012 Olympics are reshaping the urban landscape of a long neglected area of the UK capital. Ricky Burdett, chief advisor on architecture and urbanism for the London 2012 Olympics, sits down with Steve Paikin to talk about transforming a city. Olympics as transformation: The London 2012 Olympics are reshaping the urban landscape of a long neglected area of the UK capital. Ricky Burdett, chief advisor on architecture and urbanism for the London 2012 Olympics, sits down with Steve Paikin to talk about transforming a city. 00:16:37 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1969095_48k.mp3 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 21:00:00 EST society and culture,sports,urban issues,Toronto News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin It's been one year since Rob Ford was elected mayor of Toronto. In that time he's faced public outcry, plummeting popularity and controversy over a 9-1-1 call during a "This Hour Has 22 Minutes" ambush interview. Are things alright in Ford Nation? It's been one year since Rob Ford was elected mayor of Toronto. In that time he's faced public outcry, plummeting popularity and controversy over a 9-1-1 call during a "This Hour Has 22 Minutes" ambush interview. Are things alright in Ford Nation? It's been one year since Rob Ford was elected mayor of Toronto. In that time he's faced public outcry, plummeting popularity and controversy over a 9-1-1 call during a "This Hour Has 22 Minutes" ambush interview. Are things alright in Ford Nation? 00:35:15 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1970090_48k.mp3 Mon, 31 Oct 2011 21:00:00 EST society and culture,Toronto,urban issues,civics,municipal,governance News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Economists failed to predict the current downturn and appear empty of ideas to pull the world out of recession. Have we put too much faith in the dismal science? Economists failed to predict the current downturn and appear empty of ideas to pull the world out of recession. Have we put too much faith in the dismal science? Economists failed to predict the current downturn and appear empty of ideas to pull the world out of recession. Have we put too much faith in the dismal science? 00:47:42 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1967981_48k.mp3 Fri, 28 Oct 2011 21:00:00 EST Business and technology,Globalization,Economics,Politics and current affairs News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Grow local, cook local, eat local: Chef Michael Stadtlander sits down with Steve Paikin to discuss the local food movement. Grow local, cook local, eat local: Chef Michael Stadtlander sits down with Steve Paikin to discuss the local food movement. Grow local, cook local, eat local: Chef Michael Stadtlander sits down with Steve Paikin to discuss the local food movement. 00:09:35 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1967973_48k.mp3 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:00:00 EST Society and culture,Science and nature,Environment,Climate change,Food,Farming News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Citizens, farmers, environmentalists and chefs are raising concerns about a proposed mega quarry in Ontario's Melancthon Township. The Agenda examines the competing claims in the Melancthon mega quarry fight. Citizens, farmers, environmentalists and chefs are raising concerns about a proposed mega quarry in Ontario's Melancthon Township. The Agenda examines the competing claims in the Melancthon mega quarry fight. Citizens, farmers, environmentalists and chefs are raising concerns about a proposed mega quarry in Ontario's Melancthon Township. The Agenda examines the competing claims in the Melancthon mega quarry fight. 00:42:09 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1967980_48k.mp3 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 21:00:00 EST Science and nature,Business,Mining,Energy,Environment News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin What will happen when women aren't able to find desirable partners, and men are no longer will to play the role of husband and father? Agenda Insight Essayist Jordan Peterson finds the future of gender relations bleak. What will happen when women aren't able to find desirable partners, and men are no longer will to play the role of husband and father? Agenda Insight Essayist Jordan Peterson finds the future of gender relations bleak. What will happen when women aren't able to find desirable partners, and men are no longer will to play the role of husband and father? Agenda Insight Essayist Jordan Peterson finds the future of gender relations bleak. 00:04:10 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1969425_48k.mp3 Thu, 27 Oct 2011 09:00:00 EST Society and culture,Relationships,Family,Social and emotional,Cultural studies News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Many of the countries touched by the Arab Spring are still interpreting the meaning of those historic events. Will democracy flourish in the Middle East? Or further violence like we have witnessed in Afghanistan and Iraq? Who will emerge as the major power players? Many of the countries touched by the Arab Spring are still interpreting the meaning of those historic events. Will democracy flourish in the Middle East? Or further violence like we have witnessed in Afghanistan and Iraq? Who will emerge as the major power players? Many of the countries touched by the Arab Spring are still interpreting the meaning of those historic events. Will democracy flourish in the Middle East? Or further violence like we have witnessed in Afghanistan and Iraq? Who will emerge as the major power players? 00:53:28 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1968417_48k.mp3 Wed, 26 Oct 2011 21:00:00 EST politics and current affairs,Middle East,war,US politics,Canadian politics News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin The virtual sit-in: They've shut down sites whose actions they disagree with. They've exposed vulnerabilities in both governments and corporations. Who are these hacktivists? What are they accomplishing? And who should be fearful? The virtual sit-in: They've shut down sites whose actions they disagree with. They've exposed vulnerabilities in both governments and corporations. Who are these hacktivists? What are they accomplishing? And who should be fearful? The virtual sit-in: They've shut down sites whose actions they disagree with. They've exposed vulnerabilities in both governments and corporations. Who are these hacktivists? What are they accomplishing? And who should be fearful? 00:36:38 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1967943_48k.mp3 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 21:00:00 EST Society,culture,Business,technology,Internet,Digital literacy,Technology News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin With plunging share prices, stagnant sales and unexplained service outages, is it time to write the obituary for Waterloo's Research in Motion? With plunging share prices, stagnant sales and unexplained service outages, is it time to write the obituary for Waterloo's Research in Motion? With plunging share prices, stagnant sales and unexplained service outages, is it time to write the obituary for Waterloo's Research in Motion? 00:15:28 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1968421_48k.mp3 Tue, 25 Oct 2011 21:00:00 EST business & technology,internet,technology,economics News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin William Whatcott is presenting one of the most important freedom of speech cases before Canada's top court. When does freedom of speech and religion trump the rights of homosexuals? The Agenda analyzes the limits of free speech. William Whatcott is presenting one of the most important freedom of speech cases before Canada's top court. When does freedom of speech and religion trump the rights of homosexuals? The Agenda analyzes the limits of free speech. William Whatcott is presenting one of the most important freedom of speech cases before Canada's top court. When does freedom of speech and religion trump the rights of homosexuals? The Agenda analyzes the limits of free speech. 00:50:26 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1967942_48k.mp3 Mon, 24 Oct 2011 21:00:00 EST Society,culture,Racism,Social,Issues,Ethics,sexuality News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Fact + Fiction = Faction? A roundtable of authors come together to discuss how they view the blurring line between fact and fiction in modern day storytelling. What are the consequences of non-fiction authors writing a work of fiction and parading it as the truth? Fact + Fiction = Faction? A roundtable of authors come together to discuss how they view the blurring line between fact and fiction in modern day storytelling. What are the consequences of non-fiction authors writing a work of fiction and parading it as the truth? Fact + Fiction = Faction? A roundtable of authors come together to discuss how they view the blurring line between fact and fiction in modern day storytelling. What are the consequences of non-fiction authors writing a work of fiction and parading it as the truth? 00:49:27 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1966394_48k.mp3 Fri, 21 Oct 2011 21:00:00 EST education,society,culture,literacy,arts,literature News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin An election post-mortem on energy: Did the Liberals lose their rural seats because of the Green Energy Act? Did they save their west GTA seats by cancelling the Mississauga gas plant? And what is the value of a contract in Ontario now, given that two gas plants have been contracted for build, then cancelled when the political heat got too hot? An election post-mortem on energy: Did the Liberals lose their rural seats because of the Green Energy Act? Did they save their west GTA seats by cancelling the Mississauga gas plant? And what is the value of a contract in Ontario now, given that two gas plants have been contracted for build, then cancelled when the political heat got too hot? An election post-mortem on energy: Did the Liberals lose their rural seats because of the Green Energy Act? Did they save their west GTA seats by cancelling the Mississauga gas plant? And what is the value of a contract in Ontario now, given that two gas plants have been contracted for build, then cancelled when the political heat got too hot? 00:40:06 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1966548_48k.mp3 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:00:00 EST politics & current affairs,election,Ontario,Queen's,Park,energy News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Old faces, shuffled chairs: As Premier Dalton McGuinty unveils the cabinet for his major minority government, The Agenda analyzes what the changes mean for Queen's Park. Old faces, shuffled chairs: As Premier Dalton McGuinty unveils the cabinet for his major minority government, The Agenda analyzes what the changes mean for Queen's Park. Old faces, shuffled chairs: As Premier Dalton McGuinty unveils the cabinet for his major minority government, The Agenda analyzes what the changes mean for Queen's Park. 00:12:15 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1966422_48k.mp3 Thu, 20 Oct 2011 21:00:00 EST politics,current,affairs,election,Ontario,Queen's,Park,MPP News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Greece is facing a prolonged economic crisis and flirting with default. Is an economic, social or even political collapse of Greece inevitable? Greece is facing a prolonged economic crisis and flirting with default. Is an economic, social or even political collapse of Greece inevitable? Greece is facing a prolonged economic crisis and flirting with default. Is an economic, social or even political collapse of Greece inevitable? 00:53:11 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1966101_48k.mp3 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 21:00:00 EST Business,Technology,Politics,Current,Affairs,Economics,Globalization News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin From Gutenberg to the Kindle. Whither the book? Agenda Insight Essayist Carla Lucchetta's love affair with the printed, bound and published word. From Gutenberg to the Kindle. Whither the book? Agenda Insight Essayist Carla Lucchetta's love affair with the printed, bound and published word. From Gutenberg to the Kindle. Whither the book? Agenda Insight Essayist Carla Lucchetta's love affair with the printed, bound and published word. 00:03:34 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1967354_48k.mp3 Wed, 19 Oct 2011 13:06:00 EST society and culture,arts,literature,technology,reading and writing,literacy,digital News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Portait of a president: in "Confidence Men", author Ron Suskind details President Obama's handling of the economic crisis. What does the book say about Barack Obama and the United States? Steve Paikin speaks with Ron Suskind. Portait of a president: in "Confidence Men", author Ron Suskind details President Obama's handling of the economic crisis. What does the book say about Barack Obama and the United States? Steve Paikin speaks with Ron Suskind. Portait of a president: in "Confidence Men", author Ron Suskind details President Obama's handling of the economic crisis. What does the book say about Barack Obama and the United States? Steve Paikin speaks with Ron Suskind. 00:14:33 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1966097_48k.mp3 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 21:00:00 EST Politics,Current,Affairs,U.S.,Obama News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin From 'yes we can' to 'no we can't': President Obama entered office with great promise. Now, a failed jobs plan, political disharmony and prolonged recession have cast doubts on the president's ability to deliver on that promise. From 'yes we can' to 'no we can't': President Obama entered office with great promise. Now, a failed jobs plan, political disharmony and prolonged recession have cast doubts on the president's ability to deliver on that promise. From 'yes we can' to 'no we can't': President Obama entered office with great promise. Now, a failed jobs plan, political disharmony and prolonged recession have cast doubts on the president's ability to deliver on that promise. 00:37:58 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1966100_48k.mp3 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 21:00:00 EST Politics,Current,Affairs,U.S.,Obama News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Occupy Wall St. Toronto: why a good idea south of the border may not be in Canada. Occupy Wall St. Toronto: Really? With Agenda Insight Essayist Tony Keller. Occupy Wall St. Toronto: why a good idea south of the border may not be in Canada. Occupy Wall St. Toronto: Really? With Agenda Insight Essayist Tony Keller. Occupy Wall St. Toronto: why a good idea south of the border may not be in Canada. Occupy Wall St. Toronto: Really? With Agenda Insight Essayist Tony Keller. 00:04:01 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1966537_48k.mp3 Tue, 18 Oct 2011 10:45:00 EST politics & current affairs,U.S. politics,economics News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Ontario's election saw the Progressive Conservative party garner much of the rural vote, while the Liberals and NDP sit comfortably in urban areas. Is there a rural/urban divide in Ontario? In a politically divided province, how difficult is it to satisfy everyone's interests? Ontario's election saw the Progressive Conservative party garner much of the rural vote, while the Liberals and NDP sit comfortably in urban areas. Is there a rural/urban divide in Ontario? In a politically divided province, how difficult is it to satisfy everyone's interests? Ontario's election saw the Progressive Conservative party garner much of the rural vote, while the Liberals and NDP sit comfortably in urban areas. Is there a rural/urban divide in Ontario? In a politically divided province, how difficult is it to satisfy everyone's interests? 00:41:45 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1966077_48k.mp3 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 21:00:00 EST Politics,Current,Affairs,Society,Culture,Urban,Issues News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Increasingly, much of the Great Lakes fish that ends up on our table is farmed. What does that mean to Ontario's aquaculture? Increasingly, much of the Great Lakes fish that ends up on our table is farmed. What does that mean to Ontario's aquaculture? Increasingly, much of the Great Lakes fish that ends up on our table is farmed. What does that mean to Ontario's aquaculture? 00:11:46 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1966378_48k.mp3 Mon, 17 Oct 2011 21:00:00 EST Politics,Current,Affairs,science,nature,water,environment,fishing,farming News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin They're sitting in on Wall Street and setting their sights on Bay Street. What is the significance of these protests? Are they the anti-globalization movement reborn, or something more? They're sitting in on Wall Street and setting their sights on Bay Street. What is the significance of these protests? Are they the anti-globalization movement reborn, or something more? They're sitting in on Wall Street and setting their sights on Bay Street. What is the significance of these protests? Are they the anti-globalization movement reborn, or something more? 00:48:48 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1965166_48k.mp3 Fri, 14 Oct 2011 21:00:00 EST Politics,Current,Affairs,social,issues News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin A multibillion-dollar megaproject linking Alberta's oil sands to refineries in Texas promises to be a huge economic boost to Canada's oil producers and the US labour force. One problem: It is enemy number one in the books of environmentalists. The Agenda debates the economic benefits and environmental concerns over the Keystone Pipeline. A multibillion-dollar megaproject linking Alberta's oil sands to refineries in Texas promises to be a huge economic boost to Canada's oil producers and the US labour force. One problem: It is enemy number one in the books of environmentalists. The Agenda debates the economic benefits and environmental concerns over the Keystone Pipeline. A multibillion-dollar megaproject linking Alberta's oil sands to refineries in Texas promises to be a huge economic boost to Canada's oil producers and the US labour force. One problem: It is enemy number one in the books of environmentalists. The Agenda debates the economic benefits and environmental concerns over the Keystone Pipeline. 00:36:21 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1965138_48k.mp3 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 21:00:00 EST Business,Politics,Current,Affairs,Economics,energy,oil News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin As Canada moves to adopt a tougher stance on crime, Asa Hutchinson is advising a more cautious approach. As a US prosecutor, he advocated a tough approach to crime, but has since changed his tune. Asa Hutchinson sits down with Steve Paikin to talk about his change of heart. As Canada moves to adopt a tougher stance on crime, Asa Hutchinson is advising a more cautious approach. As a US prosecutor, he advocated a tough approach to crime, but has since changed his tune. Asa Hutchinson sits down with Steve Paikin to talk about his change of heart. As Canada moves to adopt a tougher stance on crime, Asa Hutchinson is advising a more cautious approach. As a US prosecutor, he advocated a tough approach to crime, but has since changed his tune. Asa Hutchinson sits down with Steve Paikin to talk about his change of heart. 00:15:58 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1965140_48k.mp3 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 21:00:00 EST Politics,Current,Affairs,crime,punishment,social,issues News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin The quintessential disease of modernity: cancer. How has our relationship with cancer changed over the years? Pulitzer Prize winning author Siddhartha Mukherjee sits down with Steve Paikin for a biography of cancer. The quintessential disease of modernity: cancer. How has our relationship with cancer changed over the years? Pulitzer Prize winning author Siddhartha Mukherjee sits down with Steve Paikin for a biography of cancer. The quintessential disease of modernity: cancer. How has our relationship with cancer changed over the years? Pulitzer Prize winning author Siddhartha Mukherjee sits down with Steve Paikin for a biography of cancer. 00:17:38 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1962463_48k.mp3 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 21:00:00 EST society,culture,health,medicine,cancer,oncology,disease News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Is cancer a natural part of aging? Author Siddhartha Mukherjee joins a panel discussion on our maturing relationship with cancer, and debates whether we can ever rid ourselves of the mindset that we are at war with cancer. Is cancer a natural part of aging? Author Siddhartha Mukherjee joins a panel discussion on our maturing relationship with cancer, and debates whether we can ever rid ourselves of the mindset that we are at war with cancer. Is cancer a natural part of aging? Author Siddhartha Mukherjee joins a panel discussion on our maturing relationship with cancer, and debates whether we can ever rid ourselves of the mindset that we are at war with cancer. 00:35:26 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1962466_48k.mp3 Wed, 12 Oct 2011 12:00:00 EST society,culture,health,medicine,cancer,oncology,disease News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin To slay or to spend: What is the best approach to rescue and grow the economy? Should governments slay the deficit dragon and enter a time of fiscal prudence? Or does the economy benefit from an injection of stimulus spending? To slay or to spend: What is the best approach to rescue and grow the economy? Should governments slay the deficit dragon and enter a time of fiscal prudence? Or does the economy benefit from an injection of stimulus spending? To slay or to spend: What is the best approach to rescue and grow the economy? Should governments slay the deficit dragon and enter a time of fiscal prudence? Or does the economy benefit from an injection of stimulus spending? 00:36:39 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1964992_48k.mp3 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 21:00:00 EST Business,Politics,Current,Affairs,Economics,Globalization News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Treat work as an experiment rather than a product: Eric Ries on the lean startup and why it is a better way for businesses to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Treat work as an experiment rather than a product: Eric Ries on the lean startup and why it is a better way for businesses to succeed in a rapidly changing world. Treat work as an experiment rather than a product: Eric Ries on the lean startup and why it is a better way for businesses to succeed in a rapidly changing world. 00:15:05 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1959637_48k.mp3 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 21:00:00 EST Economics,Business,Technology,Internet,Globalization News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Many of us know what we're thankful for, but how often do we actually take the time to express our gratitude? The Agenda debates giving thanks. Many of us know what we're thankful for, but how often do we actually take the time to express our gratitude? The Agenda debates giving thanks. Many of us know what we're thankful for, but how often do we actually take the time to express our gratitude? The Agenda debates giving thanks. 00:36:14 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1963961_48k.mp3 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:00:00 EST society,culture,citizenship,community,philosophy,popular,relationships News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin The Perfect Order of Things: It took some time, but author David Gilmour has learned to be thankful for all that he has. He sits down with Steve Paikin. The Perfect Order of Things: It took some time, but author David Gilmour has learned to be thankful for all that he has. He sits down with Steve Paikin. The Perfect Order of Things: It took some time, but author David Gilmour has learned to be thankful for all that he has. He sits down with Steve Paikin. 00:16:40 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1963998_48k.mp3 Tue, 11 Oct 2011 10:00:00 EST society,culture,citizenship,community,philosophy,popular,relationships News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Ontario has voted. What does the new composition of the legislature mean for the province? Ontario has voted. What does the new composition of the legislature mean for the province? Ontario has voted. What does the new composition of the legislature mean for the province? 00:41:18 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1963538_48k.mp3 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 21:00:00 EST politics,current,affairs,Ontario,yourvote2011 News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Not just your typical 11 year old: Sam Barringer considers himself a young political enthusiast. He joins Steve to tell him about his career aspirations, and why Steve may want to watch out for his job. Not just your typical 11 year old: Sam Barringer considers himself a young political enthusiast. He joins Steve to tell him about his career aspirations, and why Steve may want to watch out for his job. Not just your typical 11 year old: Sam Barringer considers himself a young political enthusiast. He joins Steve to tell him about his career aspirations, and why Steve may want to watch out for his job. 00:05:51 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1964729_48k.mp3 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 21:00:00 EST politics,current,affairs,ontario,election,yourvote2011 News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Where do we find strong leadership during these dismal economic times? Janice Stein and The Agenda Insight. Where do we find strong leadership during these dismal economic times? Janice Stein and The Agenda Insight. Where do we find strong leadership during these dismal economic times? Janice Stein and The Agenda Insight. 00:03:50 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1965042_48k.mp3 Fri, 07 Oct 2011 20:00:00 EST Business,Politics,Current,Affairs,Economics,Agenda,Insight News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin The Agenda travelled the province asking Ontarians what the important issues were in the 2011 election. The Agenda takes a look at those issues and examines whether they were addressed during this campaign. The Agenda travelled the province asking Ontarians what the important issues were in the 2011 election. The Agenda takes a look at those issues and examines whether they were addressed during this campaign. The Agenda travelled the province asking Ontarians what the important issues were in the 2011 election. The Agenda takes a look at those issues and examines whether they were addressed during this campaign. 00:41:28 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1962981_48k.mp3 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 21:00:00 EST Politics,Current,Affairs,Ontario,Yourvote2011,Election News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Gavel to gavel coverage of Ontario's election results with The Agenda's exclusive election panel. Gavel to gavel coverage of Ontario's election results with The Agenda's exclusive election panel. Gavel to gavel coverage of Ontario's election results with The Agenda's exclusive election panel. 03:41:52 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1962984_48k.mp3 Thu, 06 Oct 2011 21:00:00 EST Politics,Current,Affairs,Ontario,Yourvote2011,Election News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Why are women not better represented in Canadian politics? Steve Paikin sits down with Melanee Thomas for her thoughts. Why are women not better represented in Canadian politics? Steve Paikin sits down with Melanee Thomas for her thoughts. Why are women not better represented in Canadian politics? Steve Paikin sits down with Melanee Thomas for her thoughts. 00:10:59 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1963500_48k.mp3 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 21:00:00 EST politics,current,affairs,Ontario,yourvote2011 News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Scotland and Canada have a strong historical and cultural ties. In fact, about 5 million Canadians are of Scottish ancestry. Scottish Enterprise's Lena Wilson sits down with Steve Paikin during her visit to Canada to discuss how the tie between her country and ours can translate into economic currency. Scotland and Canada have a strong historical and cultural ties. In fact, about 5 million Canadians are of Scottish ancestry. Scottish Enterprise's Lena Wilson sits down with Steve Paikin during her visit to Canada to discuss how the tie between her country and ours can translate into economic currency. Scotland and Canada have a strong historical and cultural ties. In fact, about 5 million Canadians are of Scottish ancestry. Scottish Enterprise's Lena Wilson sits down with Steve Paikin during her visit to Canada to discuss how the tie between her country and ours can translate into economic currency. 00:14:29 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1959528_48k.mp3 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 21:00:00 EST Business,Economy,Current,Affairs,Globalization,Economics,Cultural News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Judging a political candidate's sexiness may sound off-putting to some, but the creator of Ontario's Sexiest Election Candidate disagrees. Zach Bussey says he created a site that judges candidates in an effort to get young people engaged in politics. Zach Bussey sits down with Steve Paikin to tell him why voting is sexy. Judging a political candidate's sexiness may sound off-putting to some, but the creator of Ontario's Sexiest Election Candidate disagrees. Zach Bussey says he created a site that judges candidates in an effort to get young people engaged in politics. Zach Bussey sits down with Steve Paikin to tell him why voting is sexy. Judging a political candidate's sexiness may sound off-putting to some, but the creator of Ontario's Sexiest Election Candidate disagrees. Zach Bussey says he created a site that judges candidates in an effort to get young people engaged in politics. Zach Bussey sits down with Steve Paikin to tell him why voting is sexy. 00:09:20 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1963494_48k.mp3 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 21:00:00 EST politics,current,affairs,Ontario,yourvote2011 News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin You only have one chance to make a first impression. How have Ontario's candidates used that chance? Who has used their image well, and who has not? Steve Paikin sits down with marketing professor Alan Middleton. You only have one chance to make a first impression. How have Ontario's candidates used that chance? Who has used their image well, and who has not? Steve Paikin sits down with marketing professor Alan Middleton. You only have one chance to make a first impression. How have Ontario's candidates used that chance? Who has used their image well, and who has not? Steve Paikin sits down with marketing professor Alan Middleton. 00:15:47 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1963447_48k.mp3 Wed, 05 Oct 2011 21:00:00 EST politics,current,affairs,Ontario,yourvote2011 News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin If you really wanted to change the world, would you become a journalist or a politician? Steve Paikin sits down with six former journalists running in the 2011 Ontario Election to find out why they hope to make the leap from the newsroom to the legislature. If you really wanted to change the world, would you become a journalist or a politician? Steve Paikin sits down with six former journalists running in the 2011 Ontario Election to find out why they hope to make the leap from the newsroom to the legislature. If you really wanted to change the world, would you become a journalist or a politician? Steve Paikin sits down with six former journalists running in the 2011 Ontario Election to find out why they hope to make the leap from the newsroom to the legislature. 00:53:06 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1961269_48k.mp3 Tue, 04 Oct 2011 21:00:00 EST Politics,Current,Affairs,Ontario,Yourvote2011,Election News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin What do citizens in the 905 think Ontario's election should be about? The Agenda's final On the Road stop: Mississauga, Ontario. What do citizens in the 905 think Ontario's election should be about? The Agenda's final On the Road stop: Mississauga, Ontario. What do citizens in the 905 think Ontario's election should be about? The Agenda's final On the Road stop: Mississauga, Ontario. 00:57:00 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1962974_48k.mp3 Mon, 03 Oct 2011 21:00:00 EST Politics,Current,Affairs,Ontario,Yourvote2011,Election News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin You knock on 30-thousand doors. Wear out five pairs of running shoes. And get doors slammed in your face. Why run for election? And what is it like to run in an election for the first time? Steve Paikin sits down with a group of first-time candidates to find out. You knock on 30-thousand doors. Wear out five pairs of running shoes. And get doors slammed in your face. Why run for election? And what is it like to run in an election for the first time? Steve Paikin sits down with a group of first-time candidates to find out. You knock on 30-thousand doors. Wear out five pairs of running shoes. And get doors slammed in your face. Why run for election? And what is it like to run in an election for the first time? Steve Paikin sits down with a group of first-time candidates to find out. 00:33:20 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1961217_48k.mp3 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 21:00:00 EST politics,current,affairs,Ontario,yourvote2011,MPP,Queen's,Park News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin A green dream gone awry: American solar company Solyndra declared bankruptcy, defaulting on a federal government loan guarantee of $535 million. As Ontario moves on its greener energy plans, The Agenda asks, could the same thing happen here? A green dream gone awry: American solar company Solyndra declared bankruptcy, defaulting on a federal government loan guarantee of $535 million. As Ontario moves on its greener energy plans, The Agenda asks, could the same thing happen here? A green dream gone awry: American solar company Solyndra declared bankruptcy, defaulting on a federal government loan guarantee of $535 million. As Ontario moves on its greener energy plans, The Agenda asks, could the same thing happen here? 00:15:20 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1963073_48k.mp3 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 21:00:00 EST politics,current,affairs,Ontario,energy,climate,change,yourvote2011 News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Agenda Insight Essayist Akaash Maharaj discusses the growing skepticism with politics in an age where politicians lead with a strong fist, rather than serve the wishes of the electorate. Agenda Insight Essayist Akaash Maharaj discusses the growing skepticism with politics in an age where politicians lead with a strong fist, rather than serve the wishes of the electorate. Agenda Insight Essayist Akaash Maharaj discusses the growing skepticism with politics in an age where politicians lead with a strong fist, rather than serve the wishes of the electorate. 00:03:45 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1963075_48k.mp3 Fri, 30 Sep 2011 11:30:00 EST politics,current,affairs,Ontario,yourvote2011 News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Dalton McGuinty's Liberals say their platform is building tomorrow's economy: education, green jobs and luring foreign investment. But can Ontario afford these promises? Dalton McGuinty's Liberals say their platform is building tomorrow's economy: education, green jobs and luring foreign investment. But can Ontario afford these promises? Dalton McGuinty's Liberals say their platform is building tomorrow's economy: education, green jobs and luring foreign investment. But can Ontario afford these promises? http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1961550_48k.mp3 Thu, 29 Sep 2011 21:00:00 EST politics,current,affairs,Ontario,Queen's,Park,yourvote2011,election News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Progressive Conservative leader Tim Hudak sits down with Steve Paikin to defend his party's platform. Progressive Conservative leader Tim Hudak sits down with Steve Paikin to defend his party's platform. Progressive Conservative leader Tim Hudak sits down with Steve Paikin to defend his party's platform. 00:20:26 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1961172_48k.mp3 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 21:00:00 EST Politics,Current,Affairs,Ontario,Queen's,Park,Yourvote2011 News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin The Changebook lays out the PC plans for Ontario. But are they the right plans for the province? The Changebook lays out the PC plans for Ontario. But are they the right plans for the province? The Changebook lays out the PC plans for Ontario. But are they the right plans for the province? 00:32:10 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1961173_48k.mp3 Wed, 28 Sep 2011 21:00:00 EST Politics,Current,Affairs,Ontario,Queen 19s,Park,Yourvote2011 News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Who won, and who lost? The Agenda gathers five political observers to analyze the Ontario Leaders' Debate. Who won, and who lost? The Agenda gathers five political observers to analyze the Ontario Leaders' Debate. Who won, and who lost? The Agenda gathers five political observers to analyze the Ontario Leaders' Debate. 00:53:48 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1961171_48k.mp3 Tue, 27 Sep 2011 21:00:00 EST Politics,Current,Affairs,Ontario,Queen's,Park,Yourvote2011 News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin He's known as The Education Premier, a title Dalton McGuinty wears proudly. But does Ontario have the education system it needs to prepare our students for the new economy? The Agenda examines the Ontario Liberal record on education, and sees how the other three parties stack up. He's known as The Education Premier, a title Dalton McGuinty wears proudly. But does Ontario have the education system it needs to prepare our students for the new economy? The Agenda examines the Ontario Liberal record on education, and sees how the other three parties stack up. He's known as The Education Premier, a title Dalton McGuinty wears proudly. But does Ontario have the education system it needs to prepare our students for the new economy? The Agenda examines the Ontario Liberal record on education, and sees how the other three parties stack up. 00:50:57 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1959101_48k.mp3 Mon, 26 Sep 2011 21:00:00 EST Politics,Current,Affairs,Queen's,Park,Ministry,Education News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin The Palestinian Authority is seeking a vote in the United Nations General Assembly to recognize an independent state of Palestine. If Palestine were to become a full member, how will that change geo-politics and diplomatic relations around the globe? The Palestinian Authority is seeking a vote in the United Nations General Assembly to recognize an independent state of Palestine. If Palestine were to become a full member, how will that change geo-politics and diplomatic relations around the globe? The Palestinian Authority is seeking a vote in the United Nations General Assembly to recognize an independent state of Palestine. If Palestine were to become a full member, how will that change geo-politics and diplomatic relations around the globe? 00:35:23 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1959504_48k.mp3 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 21:00:00 EST politics,current,affairs,Middle,East,war,Israel News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin What are the pressing issues in this election campaign for First Nations across Ontario? Ontario Regional Chief Angus Toulouse sits down with Steve Paikin. What are the pressing issues in this election campaign for First Nations across Ontario? Ontario Regional Chief Angus Toulouse sits down with Steve Paikin. What are the pressing issues in this election campaign for First Nations across Ontario? Ontario Regional Chief Angus Toulouse sits down with Steve Paikin. 00:12:52 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1961003_48k.mp3 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 21:00:00 EST politics,current,affairs,Queen's,Park,Ontario,yourvote2011 News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Do radical environmentalists support nature at the expense of people? Unfortunately, yes, says Jordan Peterson in this defense of human efforts to manage an ever more complex reality. Do radical environmentalists support nature at the expense of people? Unfortunately, yes, says Jordan Peterson in this defense of human efforts to manage an ever more complex reality. Do radical environmentalists support nature at the expense of people? Unfortunately, yes, says Jordan Peterson in this defense of human efforts to manage an ever more complex reality. 00:03:50 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1961188_48k.mp3 Fri, 23 Sep 2011 21:00:00 EST politics,current,affairs,environmentalism,nature News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin The year 2025 - that's the end date for making Ontario fully accessible to 1.5 million Ontarians with disabilities. Even though this goal is required by The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, according to David Lepofsky, there is still much to be done. He sits down with Steve Paikin to discuss the state of accessibility in Ontario and the major parties' commitments to make Ontario accessible by 2025. The year 2025 - that's the end date for making Ontario fully accessible to 1.5 million Ontarians with disabilities. Even though this goal is required by The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, according to David Lepofsky, there is still much to be done. He sits down with Steve Paikin to discuss the state of accessibility in Ontario and the major parties' commitments to make Ontario accessible by 2025. The year 2025 - that's the end date for making Ontario fully accessible to 1.5 million Ontarians with disabilities. Even though this goal is required by The Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, according to David Lepofsky, there is still much to be done. He sits down with Steve Paikin to discuss the state of accessibility in Ontario and the major parties' commitments to make Ontario accessible by 2025. 00:12:51 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1960593_48k.mp3 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 21:00:00 EST politics,current,affairs,Queen's,Park,Ontario,yourvote2011 News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin It is Canada's biggest city; the financial centre of Canada. According to some, it's also the centre of the universe. The four major parties tell Steve Paikin not what Toronto can do for them, but what they can do for Toronto. It is Canada's biggest city; the financial centre of Canada. According to some, it's also the centre of the universe. The four major parties tell Steve Paikin not what Toronto can do for them, but what they can do for Toronto. It is Canada's biggest city; the financial centre of Canada. According to some, it's also the centre of the universe. The four major parties tell Steve Paikin not what Toronto can do for them, but what they can do for Toronto. 00:39:46 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1959098_48k.mp3 Thu, 22 Sep 2011 21:00:00 EST Politics,Current,Affairs,Queen's,Park,Urban,Issues,Toronto,yourvote2011 News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin For the past two provincial elections, it has been the mandate of the Auditor General of Ontario to present a pre-election report of the province's finances. Auditor General Jim McCarter sits down with Steve Paikin to discuss his findings and why he thinks some of the Liberal government's projections may be a bit too optimistic. For the past two provincial elections, it has been the mandate of the Auditor General of Ontario to present a pre-election report of the province's finances. Auditor General Jim McCarter sits down with Steve Paikin to discuss his findings and why he thinks some of the Liberal government's projections may be a bit too optimistic. For the past two provincial elections, it has been the mandate of the Auditor General of Ontario to present a pre-election report of the province's finances. Auditor General Jim McCarter sits down with Steve Paikin to discuss his findings and why he thinks some of the Liberal government's projections may be a bit too optimistic. 00:13:54 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1959334_48k.mp3 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:00:00 EST politics,current,affairs,Queen's,Park,yourvote2011 News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin It just doesn't add up. Former Bank of Canada governor David Dodge says the economic platform promises of Ontario's three major parties are "impossible." The Agenda examines the economic realities of Ontario's balance sheet. It just doesn't add up. Former Bank of Canada governor David Dodge says the economic platform promises of Ontario's three major parties are "impossible." The Agenda examines the economic realities of Ontario's balance sheet. It just doesn't add up. Former Bank of Canada governor David Dodge says the economic platform promises of Ontario's three major parties are "impossible." The Agenda examines the economic realities of Ontario's balance sheet. 00:39:08 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1959096_48k.mp3 Wed, 21 Sep 2011 21:00:00 EST Politics,Current,Affairs,Queen's,Park,Economics,Business,yourvote2011 News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin September 21, 2011 marks the 100th anniversary of an historic election that brought an end to 15 years of Liberal Party government, and the end of Wilfrid Laurier's tenure as Prime Minister. Patrice Dutil sits down with Steve Paikin to talk about the historical context of that very significant vote. September 21, 2011 marks the 100th anniversary of an historic election that brought an end to 15 years of Liberal Party government, and the end of Wilfrid Laurier's tenure as Prime Minister. Patrice Dutil sits down with Steve Paikin to talk about the historical context of that very significant vote. September 21, 2011 marks the 100th anniversary of an historic election that brought an end to 15 years of Liberal Party government, and the end of Wilfrid Laurier's tenure as Prime Minister. Patrice Dutil sits down with Steve Paikin to talk about the historical context of that very significant vote. 00:14:40 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1958488_48k.mp3 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:00:00 EST politics,current,affairs,Canadian,federal,government News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin The Endangered Species Act. The cancellation of the spring bear hunt. Pieces of legislation that might fly in the south, but ruffle northern feathers. The Agenda examines the north/south political divide. The Endangered Species Act. The cancellation of the spring bear hunt. Pieces of legislation that might fly in the south, but ruffle northern feathers. The Agenda examines the north/south political divide. The Endangered Species Act. The cancellation of the spring bear hunt. Pieces of legislation that might fly in the south, but ruffle northern feathers. The Agenda examines the north/south political divide. 00:37:38 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1959095_48k.mp3 Tue, 20 Sep 2011 21:00:00 EST Politics,Current,Affairs,Queen's,Park,Northern,Ontario,yourvote2011 News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin The electorate thinks it can handle the truth. But can politicians really tell the truth in an age of fiscal restraint? And does the electorate need dangling carrots in order to vote? The electorate thinks it can handle the truth. But can politicians really tell the truth in an age of fiscal restraint? And does the electorate need dangling carrots in order to vote? The electorate thinks it can handle the truth. But can politicians really tell the truth in an age of fiscal restraint? And does the electorate need dangling carrots in order to vote? 00:51:26 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1957510_48k.mp3 Mon, 19 Sep 2011 21:00:00 EST Politics,Current,Affairs,Queen's,Park,Ontario,Election News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Green Party of Ontario leader Mike Schreiner sits down with Steve Paikin to talk about his exclusion from the provincial leaders' debate and whether the Ontario Greens can capitalize on Elizabeth May's win in the last federal election. Green Party of Ontario leader Mike Schreiner sits down with Steve Paikin to talk about his exclusion from the provincial leaders' debate and whether the Ontario Greens can capitalize on Elizabeth May's win in the last federal election. Green Party of Ontario leader Mike Schreiner sits down with Steve Paikin to talk about his exclusion from the provincial leaders' debate and whether the Ontario Greens can capitalize on Elizabeth May's win in the last federal election. 00:20:08 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1957512_48k.mp3 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 21:00:00 EST Politics,Current,Affairs,Queen's,Park,Ontario,MPP News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin The economy, energy, healthcare, food and democracy. The Green Party of Ontario has a broad platform. But is it the right plan for Ontario? The economy, energy, healthcare, food and democracy. The Green Party of Ontario has a broad platform. But is it the right plan for Ontario? The economy, energy, healthcare, food and democracy. The Green Party of Ontario has a broad platform. But is it the right plan for Ontario? 00:28:53 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1957513_48k.mp3 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 21:00:00 EST Politics,Current,Affairs,Queen's,Park,Ontario,Election News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin What would it take for you to get politically involved? Carla Lucchetta on her Toronto City Hall sleepover. What would it take for you to get politically involved? Carla Lucchetta on her Toronto City Hall sleepover. What would it take for you to get politically involved? Carla Lucchetta on her Toronto City Hall sleepover. 00:03:31 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1959142_48k.mp3 Fri, 16 Sep 2011 16:39:00 EST politics,current,affairs,municipal News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin How is the battle between the provincial parties shaping up in Eastern Ontario, the Niagara region, the North and elsewhere? Five experts join The Agenda to handicap the Ontario election in their respective regions. How is the battle between the provincial parties shaping up in Eastern Ontario, the Niagara region, the North and elsewhere? Five experts join The Agenda to handicap the Ontario election in their respective regions. How is the battle between the provincial parties shaping up in Eastern Ontario, the Niagara region, the North and elsewhere? Five experts join The Agenda to handicap the Ontario election in their respective regions. 00:53:25 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1957511_48k.mp3 Thu, 15 Sep 2011 21:00:00 EST Politics,Current,Affairs,Queen's,Park,Ontario,Election News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin A Liberal program that would represent less than 0.01% of the provincial budget is the biggest issue so far in the Ontario election campaign. What are the pros and cons of offering tax breaks to speed hiring of skilled immigrants? A Liberal program that would represent less than 0.01% of the provincial budget is the biggest issue so far in the Ontario election campaign. What are the pros and cons of offering tax breaks to speed hiring of skilled immigrants? A Liberal program that would represent less than 0.01% of the provincial budget is the biggest issue so far in the Ontario election campaign. What are the pros and cons of offering tax breaks to speed hiring of skilled immigrants? 00:53:40 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1958534_48k.mp3 Wed, 14 Sep 2011 21:00:00 EST politics,current,affairs,Queen's,Park,Ontario News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Steve Paikin sits down with former Prime Minister Paul Martin to talk about the latest economic upheaval and where Canada fits into the global economy. Steve Paikin sits down with former Prime Minister Paul Martin to talk about the latest economic upheaval and where Canada fits into the global economy. Steve Paikin sits down with former Prime Minister Paul Martin to talk about the latest economic upheaval and where Canada fits into the global economy. 00:16:47 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1957508_48k.mp3 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 21:00:00 EST Current,Affairs,Politics,Canadian,Economics,Globalization News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Poverty reduction and the platform: The Agenda examines the poverty reduction plans of Ontario's four major parties. Poverty reduction and the platform: The Agenda examines the poverty reduction plans of Ontario's four major parties. Poverty reduction and the platform: The Agenda examines the poverty reduction plans of Ontario's four major parties. 00:35:42 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1957509_48k.mp3 Tue, 13 Sep 2011 21:00:00 EST Politics,Current,Affairs,Queen's,Park,Ontario,Election,Issues News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin NDP leader Andrea Horwath sits down with Steve Paikin to defend her party's platform and discuss what campaigning is like without Jack. NDP leader Andrea Horwath sits down with Steve Paikin to defend her party's platform and discuss what campaigning is like without Jack. NDP leader Andrea Horwath sits down with Steve Paikin to defend her party's platform and discuss what campaigning is like without Jack. 00:16:47 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1957499_48k.mp3 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 21:00:00 EST Politics,Current,Affairs,Queen's,Park,Ontario,NDP,Election News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Tax cuts, a "buy Ontario" policy and balanced budgets by 2017: Andrea Horwath's first Ontario NDP election platform touts theirs as a plan for affordable change. Is this change for Ontario, or for the NDP? Tax cuts, a "buy Ontario" policy and balanced budgets by 2017: Andrea Horwath's first Ontario NDP election platform touts theirs as a plan for affordable change. Is this change for Ontario, or for the NDP? Tax cuts, a "buy Ontario" policy and balanced budgets by 2017: Andrea Horwath's first Ontario NDP election platform touts theirs as a plan for affordable change. Is this change for Ontario, or for the NDP? 00:34:10 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1957507_48k.mp3 Mon, 12 Sep 2011 21:00:00 EST Politics,Current,Affairs,Queen's,Park,Ontario,NDP,Election News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin A decade later, The Agenda looks back with hindsight at the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. What have the most profound effects of that day proven to be? A decade later, The Agenda looks back with hindsight at the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. What have the most profound effects of that day proven to be? A decade later, The Agenda looks back with hindsight at the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. What have the most profound effects of that day proven to be? 00:34:20 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1956576_48k.mp3 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 21:00:00 EST Politics,Current,Affairs,Culture,War,US,Religion,Terror News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin If the U.S. plunges back into another deep recession, what does it mean for Ontario's economy, which already boasts the country's highest unemployment rate? If the U.S. plunges back into another deep recession, what does it mean for Ontario's economy, which already boasts the country's highest unemployment rate? If the U.S. plunges back into another deep recession, what does it mean for Ontario's economy, which already boasts the country's highest unemployment rate? 00:13:34 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1956575_48k.mp3 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 21:00:00 EST Politics,Current,Affairs,Ontario,Economics,Business,Globalization News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin 9/11: Victory ten years on. Life in lower Manhattan is a powerful message. Tony Keller and this edition of Agenda Insight. 9/11: Victory ten years on. Life in lower Manhattan is a powerful message. Tony Keller and this edition of Agenda Insight. 9/11: Victory ten years on. Life in lower Manhattan is a powerful message. Tony Keller and this edition of Agenda Insight. 00:03:34 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1957585_48k.mp3 Fri, 09 Sep 2011 05:00:00 EST Politics,Current,Affairs,9/11,September,Twin,towers,War,terror,Bin Laden News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Back on the economic brink. The debt crisis in Europe is threatening to drag the rest of the world's economy into the dumps. What, if anything, can be done to avoid this fate? Columbia University's Jagdish Bhagwati sits down with Steve Paikin. Back on the economic brink. The debt crisis in Europe is threatening to drag the rest of the world's economy into the dumps. What, if anything, can be done to avoid this fate? Columbia University's Jagdish Bhagwati sits down with Steve Paikin. Back on the economic brink. The debt crisis in Europe is threatening to drag the rest of the world's economy into the dumps. What, if anything, can be done to avoid this fate? Columbia University's Jagdish Bhagwati sits down with Steve Paikin. 00:14:46 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1956574_48k.mp3 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 21:00:00 EST current,affairs,economics,business,G20,Europe,globalization News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin After two majority terms and eight years to reform health care, how is Ontario faring under Dalton McGuinty's Liberal government? Health care insiders and analysts give their report card on the Liberal health care system. After two majority terms and eight years to reform health care, how is Ontario faring under Dalton McGuinty's Liberal government? Health care insiders and analysts give their report card on the Liberal health care system. After two majority terms and eight years to reform health care, how is Ontario faring under Dalton McGuinty's Liberal government? Health care insiders and analysts give their report card on the Liberal health care system. 00:38:19 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1956573_48k.mp3 Thu, 08 Sep 2011 21:00:00 EST Politics,Current,Affairs,Ontario,Queen's,Park,Health,Care News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Plugging into the platforms. Which party has the best plan for keeping Ontario's lights on for the next four years? Plugging into the platforms. Which party has the best plan for keeping Ontario's lights on for the next four years? Plugging into the platforms. Which party has the best plan for keeping Ontario's lights on for the next four years? 00:38:10 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1956569_48k.mp3 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 21:00:00 EST Politics,Current,Affairs,Ontario,Energy,Queen 19s,Park News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Four years after the start of the great recession, the US economy continues to struggle with high unemployment. In the face of unsuccessful policy fixes, what should President Obama outline in Thursday night's jobs speech? Four years after the start of the great recession, the US economy continues to struggle with high unemployment. In the face of unsuccessful policy fixes, what should President Obama outline in Thursday night's jobs speech? Four years after the start of the great recession, the US economy continues to struggle with high unemployment. In the face of unsuccessful policy fixes, what should President Obama outline in Thursday night's jobs speech? 00:15:05 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1956570_48k.mp3 Wed, 07 Sep 2011 21:00:00 EST politics,current,affairs,economics,US,business News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin As Ontarians head to the polls, Premier Dalton McGuinty sits down with Steve Paikin to defend his government's record. As Ontarians head to the polls, Premier Dalton McGuinty sits down with Steve Paikin to defend his government's record. As Ontarians head to the polls, Premier Dalton McGuinty sits down with Steve Paikin to defend his government's record. 00:20:12 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1956958_48k.mp3 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 21:00:00 EST Ontario,Politics,Queen's,Park,MPP News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin As Ontarians prepare to head to the polls, former party insiders give insights into the issues and strategies that will define what could be the closest Ontario provincial election in years. As Ontarians prepare to head to the polls, former party insiders give insights into the issues and strategies that will define what could be the closest Ontario provincial election in years. As Ontarians prepare to head to the polls, former party insiders give insights into the issues and strategies that will define what could be the closest Ontario provincial election in years. 00:31:41 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1956565_48k.mp3 Tue, 06 Sep 2011 21:00:00 EST Politics,Current,Affairs,Ontario,Queen's,Park,Premier,MPP News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Steve Paikin is joined by former Ontario premiers David Peterson, Bob Rae, Mike Harris, and Ernie Eves to discuss the call to politics, the demands of the Office of the Premier, and life after politics. Steve Paikin is joined by former Ontario premiers David Peterson, Bob Rae, Mike Harris, and Ernie Eves to discuss the call to politics, the demands of the Office of the Premier, and life after politics. Steve Paikin is joined by former Ontario premiers David Peterson, Bob Rae, Mike Harris, and Ernie Eves to discuss the call to politics, the demands of the Office of the Premier, and life after politics. 00:54:49 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1956000_48k.mp3 Mon, 05 Sep 2011 05:00:00 EST Ontario,Politics,current,affairs,Queen's,Park,premier News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin It's a new era...at least that's what some geologists are now arguing. What is the Anthropocene and why do experts think that framing the climate change debate with this label will give us the wake up call we need? It's a new era...at least that's what some geologists are now arguing. What is the Anthropocene and why do experts think that framing the climate change debate with this label will give us the wake up call we need? It's a new era...at least that's what some geologists are now arguing. What is the Anthropocene and why do experts think that framing the climate change debate with this label will give us the wake up call we need? 00:13:05 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1941500_48k.mp3 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 21:00:00 EST climate,change,science,environment,geology News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin What is the answer to our energy problems? Is there hope in new technologies, or is the answer within ourselves? The Agenda at the Equinox Summit in Waterloo, Ontario. What is the answer to our energy problems? Is there hope in new technologies, or is the answer within ourselves? The Agenda at the Equinox Summit in Waterloo, Ontario. What is the answer to our energy problems? Is there hope in new technologies, or is the answer within ourselves? The Agenda at the Equinox Summit in Waterloo, Ontario. 00:39:10 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1945035_48k.mp3 Fri, 02 Sep 2011 05:00:00 EST science,technology,climate,change,energy,electricity,green News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Obama wants to slash U.S. oil imports by a third in the next decade. The U.S. oil industry is distancing itself from less stable areas like the Middle East and Venezuela. What does America's growing reliance on our oil sands mean for both the U.S. and Canadian economies? Obama wants to slash U.S. oil imports by a third in the next decade. The U.S. oil industry is distancing itself from less stable areas like the Middle East and Venezuela. What does America's growing reliance on our oil sands mean for both the U.S. and Canadian economies? Obama wants to slash U.S. oil imports by a third in the next decade. The U.S. oil industry is distancing itself from less stable areas like the Middle East and Venezuela. What does America's growing reliance on our oil sands mean for both the U.S. and Canadian economies? 00:13:33 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1941498_48k.mp3 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 21:00:00 EST business,economics,environment,climate,change,oil,gas,energy News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin As the world's population inches towards the eight billion mark, how will energy supply and demand affect global economics and politics? From peak oil fears to problems of bringing developing countries into the energy grid, how will we manage our resources to meet global demand? The Agenda at the Equinox Summit in Waterloo, Ontario. As the world's population inches towards the eight billion mark, how will energy supply and demand affect global economics and politics? From peak oil fears to problems of bringing developing countries into the energy grid, how will we manage our resources to meet global demand? The Agenda at the Equinox Summit in Waterloo, Ontario. As the world's population inches towards the eight billion mark, how will energy supply and demand affect global economics and politics? From peak oil fears to problems of bringing developing countries into the energy grid, how will we manage our resources to meet global demand? The Agenda at the Equinox Summit in Waterloo, Ontario. 00:39:20 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1946196_48k.mp3 Thu, 01 Sep 2011 05:00:00 EST science,technology,climate,change,energy,electricity,green News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin The benefits of conserving and living an efficient lifestyle are evident, but does efficiency reach a limit? If our machines use less energy, will we just use them more? The benefits of conserving and living an efficient lifestyle are evident, but does efficiency reach a limit? If our machines use less energy, will we just use them more? The benefits of conserving and living an efficient lifestyle are evident, but does efficiency reach a limit? If our machines use less energy, will we just use them more? 00:13:11 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1941494_48k.mp3 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 21:00:00 EST climate,change,environment,business News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin From the buildings we live in to the places we work, how we are going to keep the lights on and the habitats warm, all while being efficient? We've mastered fuel-efficient vehicles, but we've neglected to do the same for our buildings. Today, scientists and engineers are taking on this challenge and seeking newer and smarter grids to power our homes and buildings. The Agenda at the Equinox Summit in Waterloo, Ontario. From the buildings we live in to the places we work, how we are going to keep the lights on and the habitats warm, all while being efficient? We've mastered fuel-efficient vehicles, but we've neglected to do the same for our buildings. Today, scientists and engineers are taking on this challenge and seeking newer and smarter grids to power our homes and buildings. The Agenda at the Equinox Summit in Waterloo, Ontario. From the buildings we live in to the places we work, how we are going to keep the lights on and the habitats warm, all while being efficient? We've mastered fuel-efficient vehicles, but we've neglected to do the same for our buildings. Today, scientists and engineers are taking on this challenge and seeking newer and smarter grids to power our homes and buildings. The Agenda at the Equinox Summit in Waterloo, Ontario. 00:38:00 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1946195_48k.mp3 Wed, 31 Aug 2011 05:00:00 EST science,technology,climate,change,energy,electricity,green News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin From unearthing buried rivers to traffic congestion pricing, a look at initiatives that aim to make our cities more eco-friendly. From unearthing buried rivers to traffic congestion pricing, a look at initiatives that aim to make our cities more eco-friendly. From unearthing buried rivers to traffic congestion pricing, a look at initiatives that aim to make our cities more eco-friendly. 00:14:30 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1941492_48k.mp3 Tue, 30 Aug 2011 21:00:00 EST climate,change,environment,science,urban,issues,politics,technology News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin The words we use to talk about global warming matter. Why is language important when framing the climate change debate? How do different political groups respond to "climate change" versus "global warming?" The words we use to talk about global warming matter. Why is language important when framing the climate change debate? How do different political groups respond to "climate change" versus "global warming?" The words we use to talk about global warming matter. Why is language important when framing the climate change debate? How do different political groups respond to "climate change" versus "global warming?" 00:15:30 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1941486_48k.mp3 Mon, 29 Aug 2011 21:00:00 EST climate,change,environment,science,politics,nature News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin From stats to polls, we are bombarded by numbers everyday. Yet many of us have an aversion to math. How well do we understand numbers and what, if anything, should we do to change our understanding of them? From stats to polls, we are bombarded by numbers everyday. Yet many of us have an aversion to math. How well do we understand numbers and what, if anything, should we do to change our understanding of them? From stats to polls, we are bombarded by numbers everyday. Yet many of us have an aversion to math. How well do we understand numbers and what, if anything, should we do to change our understanding of them? 00:52:35 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1940549_48k.mp3 Fri, 26 Aug 2011 05:00:00 EST education,math,curriculum,business,economics News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Scientists are in the process of unlocking the secrets of dark matter and dark energy. How will an understanding of dark matter and dark energy affect our knowledge of the cosmos? Scientists are in the process of unlocking the secrets of dark matter and dark energy. How will an understanding of dark matter and dark energy affect our knowledge of the cosmos? Scientists are in the process of unlocking the secrets of dark matter and dark energy. How will an understanding of dark matter and dark energy affect our knowledge of the cosmos? 00:16:13 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1943437_48k.mp3 Thu, 25 Aug 2011 05:00:00 EST science,technology,space,exploration,NASA,universe News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin As exploration technology moves forward, how is it shifting our understanding of the potential for life on Mars and beyond? And what does it all mean for future space missions? As exploration technology moves forward, how is it shifting our understanding of the potential for life on Mars and beyond? And what does it all mean for future space missions? As exploration technology moves forward, how is it shifting our understanding of the potential for life on Mars and beyond? And what does it all mean for future space missions? 00:15:21 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1943436_48k.mp3 Wed, 24 Aug 2011 05:00:00 EST science,technology,Mars,space,exploration,NASA News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Telescope technology is pushing the boundaries of discovery. What are super telescopes, and how are they redefining how we look at the universe? Telescope technology is pushing the boundaries of discovery. What are super telescopes, and how are they redefining how we look at the universe? Telescope technology is pushing the boundaries of discovery. What are super telescopes, and how are they redefining how we look at the universe? 00:14:31 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1943430_48k.mp3 Tue, 23 Aug 2011 06:00:00 EST science,technology,space,exploration,NASA News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Jack Layton leaves a legacy of three decades in public life. Five guests who knew him well consider Jack Layton's contribution to Canadian politics. Jack Layton leaves a legacy of three decades in public life. Five guests who knew him well consider Jack Layton's contribution to Canadian politics. Jack Layton leaves a legacy of three decades in public life. Five guests who knew him well consider Jack Layton's contribution to Canadian politics. 00:52:58 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1954639_48k.mp3 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 21:00:00 EST news,politics,federal,Canada,parliament,NDP,Jack,Layton News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin NASA is in a period of transition. The shuttle is being retired and plans for commercial space flight are moving forward. What does the future hold for the world leader in space exploration? And what is the true value of the space program itself? NASA is in a period of transition. The shuttle is being retired and plans for commercial space flight are moving forward. What does the future hold for the world leader in space exploration? And what is the true value of the space program itself? NASA is in a period of transition. The shuttle is being retired and plans for commercial space flight are moving forward. What does the future hold for the world leader in space exploration? And what is the true value of the space program itself? 00:16:54 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1943427_48k.mp3 Mon, 22 Aug 2011 06:00:00 EST science,US,politics,technology,space,exploration,NASA News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin As health care costs grow exponentially, does the treatment-first approach need to change? The role of prevention in a sustainable health system. As health care costs grow exponentially, does the treatment-first approach need to change? The role of prevention in a sustainable health system. As health care costs grow exponentially, does the treatment-first approach need to change? The role of prevention in a sustainable health system. 00:51:54 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1934827_48k.mp3 Fri, 19 Aug 2011 14:13:00 EST science,health,medicine,technology,healthcare,hospitals News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin How do we get health care professionals and the public to embrace changes to our seemingly untouchable system of public medicine? A difficult task, but a necessary one to maintain a sustainable world class health system. How do we get health care professionals and the public to embrace changes to our seemingly untouchable system of public medicine? A difficult task, but a necessary one to maintain a sustainable world class health system. How do we get health care professionals and the public to embrace changes to our seemingly untouchable system of public medicine? A difficult task, but a necessary one to maintain a sustainable world class health system. 00:15:32 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1940176_48k.mp3 Thu, 18 Aug 2011 14:13:00 EST health,medicine,Queen's,Park,Ontario,politics,doctors,nurses,hospitals News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin We increasingly turn to Google for answers. Could the online world do the same for many of our health-related questions? From Wikipedia to remote monitoring equipment, new technology has a role in the future of health care. Should we be excited or concerned? We increasingly turn to Google for answers. Could the online world do the same for many of our health-related questions? From Wikipedia to remote monitoring equipment, new technology has a role in the future of health care. Should we be excited or concerned? We increasingly turn to Google for answers. Could the online world do the same for many of our health-related questions? From Wikipedia to remote monitoring equipment, new technology has a role in the future of health care. Should we be excited or concerned? 00:15:51 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1940175_48k.mp3 Wed, 17 Aug 2011 06:00:00 EST health,medicine,technology,internet News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin People get sick and we turn to the health care system for answers. But does the whole approach to dealing with health concerns need a rethink? If so, how does a conversation on such a politically and emotionally charged issue happen? People get sick and we turn to the health care system for answers. But does the whole approach to dealing with health concerns need a rethink? If so, how does a conversation on such a politically and emotionally charged issue happen? People get sick and we turn to the health care system for answers. But does the whole approach to dealing with health concerns need a rethink? If so, how does a conversation on such a politically and emotionally charged issue happen? 00:16:08 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1940174_48k.mp3 Tue, 16 Aug 2011 06:00:00 EST health,medicine,Ontario,politics,social,issues News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin We have a a health system that focuses on acute care. Should we be focusing more on chronic care management? Do we have the right expectations of our health care system? We have a a health system that focuses on acute care. Should we be focusing more on chronic care management? Do we have the right expectations of our health care system? We have a a health system that focuses on acute care. Should we be focusing more on chronic care management? Do we have the right expectations of our health care system? 00:14:40 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1940172_48k.mp3 Mon, 15 Aug 2011 06:00:00 EST health,medicine,social,issues,hospitals,doctors,nurses News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin An important challenge facing modern societies is to better understand those who aren't like us. Contact theory - the idea that making contact with groups of a different cultural or social background than you will improve your outlook of that group - has long been debated and researched. But does this approach reduce or reinforce prejudice? An important challenge facing modern societies is to better understand those who aren't like us. Contact theory - the idea that making contact with groups of a different cultural or social background than you will improve your outlook of that group - has long been debated and researched. But does this approach reduce or reinforce prejudice? An important challenge facing modern societies is to better understand those who aren't like us. Contact theory - the idea that making contact with groups of a different cultural or social background than you will improve your outlook of that group - has long been debated and researched. But does this approach reduce or reinforce prejudice? 00:52:11 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1938086_48k.mp3 Fri, 12 Aug 2011 06:00:00 EST diversity,equality,idealism,identity,multiculturalism,racism,sexuality,social,issues News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin If we're all individuals, focused on our own wants and needs, how can we work collectively for change? If we're all individuals, focused on our own wants and needs, how can we work collectively for change? If we're all individuals, focused on our own wants and needs, how can we work collectively for change? 00:16:44 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1938890_48k.mp3 Thu, 11 Aug 2011 06:00:00 EST citizenship,cultural,studies,diversity,equality,idealism,identity News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Virginia Postrel argues that glamour goes beyond the film and music industry. What's the importance of glamorous figures, images and lifestyles? Virginia Postrel argues that glamour goes beyond the film and music industry. What's the importance of glamorous figures, images and lifestyles? Virginia Postrel argues that glamour goes beyond the film and music industry. What's the importance of glamorous figures, images and lifestyles? 00:16:19 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1938888_48k.mp3 Wed, 10 Aug 2011 06:00:00 EST cultural,studies,social,issues,identity,idealism,diversity,multiculturalism News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Life offers us many options. What are the hidden benefits and pitfalls of the many choices at our disposal? Life offers us many options. What are the hidden benefits and pitfalls of the many choices at our disposal? Life offers us many options. What are the hidden benefits and pitfalls of the many choices at our disposal? 00:17:11 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1938887_48k.mp3 Tue, 09 Aug 2011 06:00:00 EST cultural,studies,citizenship,social,issues,identity,idealism,diversity,multiculturalism News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin I wanna' be me. How much room is there for individual differences within the group? I wanna' be me. How much room is there for individual differences within the group? I wanna' be me. How much room is there for individual differences within the group? 00:16:15 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1938886_48k.mp3 Mon, 08 Aug 2011 06:00:00 EST cultural,studies,citizenship,social,issues,identity,idealism,diversity,multiculturalism News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin It's been an immense sea change. Protests and revolutions sweeping the Arab world. Governments toppled, and citizen voices heard. But what's really happened in those tumultuous months has yet to fully develop. What are the prospects for true democracy in the Arab World? It's been an immense sea change. Protests and revolutions sweeping the Arab world. Governments toppled, and citizen voices heard. But what's really happened in those tumultuous months has yet to fully develop. What are the prospects for true democracy in the Arab World? It's been an immense sea change. Protests and revolutions sweeping the Arab world. Governments toppled, and citizen voices heard. But what's really happened in those tumultuous months has yet to fully develop. What are the prospects for true democracy in the Arab World? 00:53:22 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1942379_48k.mp3 Fri, 05 Aug 2011 21:00:00 EST international,politics,Arab,Spring,Middle,East,news News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin The opening of borders is the cornerstone achievement of the European Union. Could we see such change across the Arab world? How would it be achieved? Borderless in a changing world. The opening of borders is the cornerstone achievement of the European Union. Could we see such change across the Arab world? How would it be achieved? Borderless in a changing world. The opening of borders is the cornerstone achievement of the European Union. Could we see such change across the Arab world? How would it be achieved? Borderless in a changing world. 00:15:06 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1942377_48k.mp3 Thu, 04 Aug 2011 21:00:00 EST international,politics,news,Arab,Spring,revolution News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Where does a newly empowered Latin America fit in the global pecking order? Who will lead this new power, and what part of the world will it ally with? Where does a newly empowered Latin America fit in the global pecking order? Who will lead this new power, and what part of the world will it ally with? Where does a newly empowered Latin America fit in the global pecking order? Who will lead this new power, and what part of the world will it ally with? 00:15:57 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1942376_48k.mp3 Wed, 03 Aug 2011 21:00:00 EST international,politics,news,Latin,America News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Traditional diplomatic channels are in flux. A new bottom up approach is emerging. What does that mean for international relationship-building? Traditional diplomatic channels are in flux. A new bottom up approach is emerging. What does that mean for international relationship-building? Traditional diplomatic channels are in flux. A new bottom up approach is emerging. What does that mean for international relationship-building? 00:15:20 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1942375_48k.mp3 Tue, 02 Aug 2011 21:00:00 EST international,politics,diplomacy,globalization,news News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin When the Soviet Union collapsed, mother Russia moved to adopt the American model. Two decades later, where do nations look for models of leadership? Changing models and how to lead toward positive change. When the Soviet Union collapsed, mother Russia moved to adopt the American model. Two decades later, where do nations look for models of leadership? Changing models and how to lead toward positive change. When the Soviet Union collapsed, mother Russia moved to adopt the American model. Two decades later, where do nations look for models of leadership? Changing models and how to lead toward positive change. 00:15:07 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1942374_48k.mp3 Mon, 01 Aug 2011 21:00:00 EST international,politics,Arab,Spring,revolution News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin DNA has provided evidence in criminal cases for over two decades; never before have convictions been more accurate. But while DNA unveils the misconduct of criminals, it also does so for prosecutors and police in coercing suspects to confess of a crime they did not commit. How is the use of DNA reshaping our justice system? And, what is it about the human psyche that allows us to unravel our memories of events and confess to something we didn't do? DNA has provided evidence in criminal cases for over two decades; never before have convictions been more accurate. But while DNA unveils the misconduct of criminals, it also does so for prosecutors and police in coercing suspects to confess of a crime they did not commit. How is the use of DNA reshaping our justice system? And, what is it about the human psyche that allows us to unravel our memories of events and confess to something we didn't do? DNA has provided evidence in criminal cases for over two decades; never before have convictions been more accurate. But while DNA unveils the misconduct of criminals, it also does so for prosecutors and police in coercing suspects to confess of a crime they did not commit. How is the use of DNA reshaping our justice system? And, what is it about the human psyche that allows us to unravel our memories of events and confess to something we didn't do? 00:39:19 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1931186_48k.mp3 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 21:00:00 EST science,health,medicine,technology,crime,law,and,order News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin The Moon. Space. Who owns them? Can we use the laws of ,earth, and apply them to space? If so which ones? What are the ethical implications of space law? The Moon. Space. Who owns them? Can we use the laws of ,earth, and apply them to space? If so which ones? What are the ethical implications of space law? The Moon. Space. Who owns them? Can we use the laws of ,earth, and apply them to space? If so which ones? What are the ethical implications of space law? 00:12:15 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1941815_48k.mp3 Fri, 29 Jul 2011 21:00:00 EST Space,Law,Earth,Moon News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin This past March 8th was the centennial International Women's Day... a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. Despite all of our progress, there are still many injustices for women worldwide. Tonight we discuss issues for women in post-conflict areas. This past March 8th was the centennial International Women's Day... a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. Despite all of our progress, there are still many injustices for women worldwide. Tonight we discuss issues for women in post-conflict areas. This past March 8th was the centennial International Women's Day... a global day celebrating the economic, political and social achievements of women past, present and future. Despite all of our progress, there are still many injustices for women worldwide. Tonight we discuss issues for women in post-conflict areas. 00:13:45 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1941813_48k.mp3 Thu, 28 Jul 2011 21:00:00 EST International,Criminal,Court,Justice,Women,Economic,Political News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Months after the January 25 protest, some Egyptians see a political trial as the only way to bring about justice. But how recognized are political trials in the international community? And-to what extent are political trials compatible with the rule of law? Months after the January 25 protest, some Egyptians see a political trial as the only way to bring about justice. But how recognized are political trials in the international community? And-to what extent are political trials compatible with the rule of law? Months after the January 25 protest, some Egyptians see a political trial as the only way to bring about justice. But how recognized are political trials in the international community? And-to what extent are political trials compatible with the rule of law? 00:15:41 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1941812_48k.mp3 Wed, 27 Jul 2011 21:00:00 EST International,Criminal,Court,Justice News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin The arrest of Former Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladic and the indictment of a leading Tutsi genocidaire, Bernard Munyagishari have brought hope to international justice activists. But, will these recent international court victories catapult into more success? Exploring the legitimacy of international courts and tribunals. The arrest of Former Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladic and the indictment of a leading Tutsi genocidaire, Bernard Munyagishari have brought hope to international justice activists. But, will these recent international court victories catapult into more success? Exploring the legitimacy of international courts and tribunals. The arrest of Former Bosnian Serb military commander Ratko Mladic and the indictment of a leading Tutsi genocidaire, Bernard Munyagishari have brought hope to international justice activists. But, will these recent international court victories catapult into more success? Exploring the legitimacy of international courts and tribunals. 00:13:33 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1941811_48k.mp3 Tue, 26 Jul 2011 21:00:00 EST International,Criminal,Court,Justice News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin What does "justice" mean in a global context? And, if we can find a universal definition for justice, how will that translate to law? What does "justice" mean in a global context? And, if we can find a universal definition for justice, how will that translate to law? What does "justice" mean in a global context? And, if we can find a universal definition for justice, how will that translate to law? 00:16:05 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1941810_48k.mp3 Mon, 25 Jul 2011 21:00:00 EST Global,Justice,Law News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Walk down the street in any Canadian city. The face of Canada is changing, no longer predominantly white and of European descent. How does being multiracial shape your identity? What policy changes are needed to best reflect the changing face of our society? Walk down the street in any Canadian city. The face of Canada is changing, no longer predominantly white and of European descent. How does being multiracial shape your identity? What policy changes are needed to best reflect the changing face of our society? Walk down the street in any Canadian city. The face of Canada is changing, no longer predominantly white and of European descent. How does being multiracial shape your identity? What policy changes are needed to best reflect the changing face of our society? 00:53:02 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1940861_48k.mp3 Fri, 22 Jul 2011 21:00:00 EST Multiracial,Canada,Identity News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Despite the progress we've discussed in terms of identity and diversity this week, what are the "touchy subjects" that still make even the most progressive people uncomfortable? Despite the progress we've discussed in terms of identity and diversity this week, what are the "touchy subjects" that still make even the most progressive people uncomfortable? Despite the progress we've discussed in terms of identity and diversity this week, what are the "touchy subjects" that still make even the most progressive people uncomfortable? 00:14:41 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1940315_48k.mp3 Thu, 21 Jul 2011 21:00:00 EST Identity,Diversity News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Sociologists and psychologists have labeled the repression of emotion in men as ,the gender straightjacket., How does society shape masculinity? Sociologists and psychologists have labeled the repression of emotion in men as ,the gender straightjacket., How does society shape masculinity? Sociologists and psychologists have labeled the repression of emotion in men as ,the gender straightjacket., How does society shape masculinity? 00:14:05 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1940314_48k.mp3 Wed, 20 Jul 2011 21:00:00 EST Sociology,Psychology,Masculinity,Gender,Social Issues News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin What literature can tell us about the issue of women and a gendered identity. What literature can tell us about the issue of women and a gendered identity. What literature can tell us about the issue of women and a gendered identity. 00:14:24 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1940313_48k.mp3 Tue, 19 Jul 2011 21:00:00 EST Relationships,Literature,Gender,Identity,Women News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Emma Donoghue discusses the universal parenting message in her latest book ,Room,, inspired by the Josef Fritzl case. How do societal influences shape the parent-child relationship? Emma Donoghue discusses the universal parenting message in her latest book ,Room,, inspired by the Josef Fritzl case. How do societal influences shape the parent-child relationship? Emma Donoghue discusses the universal parenting message in her latest book ,Room,, inspired by the Josef Fritzl case. How do societal influences shape the parent-child relationship? 00:15:04 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1940312_48k.mp3 Mon, 18 Jul 2011 21:00:00 EST Parenting,Relationships,Social Issues,Family News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Spending two weeks on the beach basking in the sun is a common way to enjoy spring break vacation. But in the past decade, many young Canadians are opting to lend a helping hand in the developing world instead. Travel and altruism combine in voluntourism: the act of volunteering and traveling abroad. Critics argue that oftentimes these volunteers have a lack of training or understanding of the culture they visit. Advocates say the impacts are minimal. How is voluntourism shaping the Canadian image abroad? Spending two weeks on the beach basking in the sun is a common way to enjoy spring break vacation. But in the past decade, many young Canadians are opting to lend a helping hand in the developing world instead. Travel and altruism combine in voluntourism: the act of volunteering and traveling abroad. Critics argue that oftentimes these volunteers have a lack of training or understanding of the culture they visit. Advocates say the impacts are minimal. How is voluntourism shaping the Canadian image abroad? Spending two weeks on the beach basking in the sun is a common way to enjoy spring break vacation. But in the past decade, many young Canadians are opting to lend a helping hand in the developing world instead. Travel and altruism combine in voluntourism: the act of volunteering and traveling abroad. Critics argue that oftentimes these volunteers have a lack of training or understanding of the culture they visit. Advocates say the impacts are minimal. How is voluntourism shaping the Canadian image abroad? 00:52:35 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1933526_48k.mp3 Fri, 15 Jul 2011 21:00:00 EST citizenship,social,issues,globalization,travel,volunteerism News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Exploring the connection between behavioural economics and crime. Exploring the connection between behavioural economics and crime. Exploring the connection between behavioural economics and crime. 00:17:30 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1935338_48k.mp3 Thu, 14 Jul 2011 21:00:00 EST Economics News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Tonight, we turn a lens to the education system. Would a clearer understanding of human behaviour improve our approach to education? Tonight, we turn a lens to the education system. Would a clearer understanding of human behaviour improve our approach to education? Tonight, we turn a lens to the education system. Would a clearer understanding of human behaviour improve our approach to education? 00:13:54 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1935336_48k.mp3 Wed, 13 Jul 2011 21:00:00 EST education,behaviour,social,issues,legislation News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Continuing the conversation from last night on irrationality: how awareness of our behaviours can improve health care practices. Continuing the conversation from last night on irrationality: how awareness of our behaviours can improve health care practices. Continuing the conversation from last night on irrationality: how awareness of our behaviours can improve health care practices. 00:14:45 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1935334_48k.mp3 Tue, 12 Jul 2011 21:00:00 EST health,science,medicine,behaviour,treatment,medical,issues News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Dan Ariely on why human beings are predictably irrational and post-financial meltdown...have our behaviours changed? Dan Ariely on why human beings are predictably irrational and post-financial meltdown...have our behaviours changed? Dan Ariely on why human beings are predictably irrational and post-financial meltdown...have our behaviours changed? 00:15:34 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1935332_48k.mp3 Mon, 11 Jul 2011 21:00:00 EST development,economics,business,globalization,psychology,behaviour News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Securing Cyberspace: How well protected are you online? How can we secure cyberspace while maintaining the innovation that an open internet continues to provide? Securing Cyberspace: How well protected are you online? How can we secure cyberspace while maintaining the innovation that an open internet continues to provide? Securing Cyberspace: How well protected are you online? How can we secure cyberspace while maintaining the innovation that an open internet continues to provide? 00:53:09 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1931347_48k.mp3 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 21:00:00 EST internet,technology,online,social,media,digital,literacy News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Psychologist Bruce Alexander thinks conventional approaches to treating addictions don't work. The author of "The Globalization of Addiction" sits down with Steve Paikin to tell us why. Psychologist Bruce Alexander thinks conventional approaches to treating addictions don't work. The author of "The Globalization of Addiction" sits down with Steve Paikin to tell us why. Psychologist Bruce Alexander thinks conventional approaches to treating addictions don't work. The author of "The Globalization of Addiction" sits down with Steve Paikin to tell us why. 00:17:59 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1942403_48k.mp3 Fri, 08 Jul 2011 14:38:00 EST health,science,medicine,addiction,social,issues News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin In an era of increasing collaboration, does the modern corporation need to change? How can business successfully ride this new wave? In an era of increasing collaboration, does the modern corporation need to change? How can business successfully ride this new wave? In an era of increasing collaboration, does the modern corporation need to change? How can business successfully ride this new wave? 00:14:34 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1936241_48k.mp3 Thu, 07 Jul 2011 21:00:00 EST internet,social,media,technology,digital,literacy,business News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin The net generation has grown up with new technologies. How can our education system adjust to the needs of this wired generation? The net generation has grown up with new technologies. How can our education system adjust to the needs of this wired generation? The net generation has grown up with new technologies. How can our education system adjust to the needs of this wired generation? 00:14:18 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1936240_48k.mp3 Wed, 06 Jul 2011 21:00:00 EST internet,social,media,technology,digital,literacy,education News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin They are the net generation. Digital natives that have grown up in a world where the internet is as ubiquitous as the television was for baby boomers. What is their life like? They are the net generation. Digital natives that have grown up in a world where the internet is as ubiquitous as the television was for baby boomers. What is their life like? They are the net generation. Digital natives that have grown up in a world where the internet is as ubiquitous as the television was for baby boomers. What is their life like? 00:15:14 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1936237_48k.mp3 Tue, 05 Jul 2011 21:00:00 EST internet,social,media,technology,digital,literacy News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin From an agrarian society to an industrial age and now to an era of networked intelligence. How is collaboration reshaping all facets of our society? From an agrarian society to an industrial age and now to an era of networked intelligence. How is collaboration reshaping all facets of our society? From an agrarian society to an industrial age and now to an era of networked intelligence. How is collaboration reshaping all facets of our society? 00:14:45 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1936236_48k.mp3 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 21:00:00 EST internet,social,media,technology,digital,literacy News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin From the talking drum to the personal computer, "The Information" author Jame Gleick and the evolution of communication. From the talking drum to the personal computer, "The Information" author Jame Gleick and the evolution of communication. From the talking drum to the personal computer, "The Information" author Jame Gleick and the evolution of communication. 00:25:38 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1928721_48k.mp3 Mon, 04 Jul 2011 21:00:00 EST society,culture,technology,social,media,communication News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Shelagh Grant has a "polar passion." Drawn to the region, she has spent a lot of time exploring Canada's north. Grant sits down with Steve Paikin to lay out the history of the North American Arctic, define "Arctic sovereignty," and describe the two distinct images of the Arctic in the minds of the average North American citizen. Shelagh Grant has a "polar passion." Drawn to the region, she has spent a lot of time exploring Canada's north. Grant sits down with Steve Paikin to lay out the history of the North American Arctic, define "Arctic sovereignty," and describe the two distinct images of the Arctic in the minds of the average North American citizen. Shelagh Grant has a "polar passion." Drawn to the region, she has spent a lot of time exploring Canada's north. Grant sits down with Steve Paikin to lay out the history of the North American Arctic, define "Arctic sovereignty," and describe the two distinct images of the Arctic in the minds of the average North American citizen. 00:14:31 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1929066_48k.mp3 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 21:00:00 EST culture,science,nature,climate,change,environment,Arctic News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin What would Canada look like with a population of 100 million? Irvin Studin thinks a more populous Canada could be a world power and have much more influence in global affairs. He sits down with Steve Paikin to explain why. What would Canada look like with a population of 100 million? Irvin Studin thinks a more populous Canada could be a world power and have much more influence in global affairs. He sits down with Steve Paikin to explain why. What would Canada look like with a population of 100 million? Irvin Studin thinks a more populous Canada could be a world power and have much more influence in global affairs. He sits down with Steve Paikin to explain why. 00:16:41 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1929508_48k.mp3 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 21:00:00 EST immigration,citizenship,Canada,population,growth News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Pearson International Airport: Canada's biggest airport. It services more than 30 million passengers a year, but it's more than just an airport, says Pamela Griffith-Jones. She sits down with Steve Paikin to talk about the rebranding of Pearson Airport, and what you can expect to find the next time you're waiting to take off. Pearson International Airport: Canada's biggest airport. It services more than 30 million passengers a year, but it's more than just an airport, says Pamela Griffith-Jones. She sits down with Steve Paikin to talk about the rebranding of Pearson Airport, and what you can expect to find the next time you're waiting to take off. Pearson International Airport: Canada's biggest airport. It services more than 30 million passengers a year, but it's more than just an airport, says Pamela Griffith-Jones. She sits down with Steve Paikin to talk about the rebranding of Pearson Airport, and what you can expect to find the next time you're waiting to take off. 00:20:46 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1943318_48k.mp3 Fri, 01 Jul 2011 21:00:00 EST economy,business,airport,GTAA,air,travel,airlines News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Jack Windeler was finishing his first year at Queen's University when he took his own life at the age of 18. His family had no idea he was struggling. His father Eric started the Jack Project to try to reach out to young adults and help them before it's too late. Jack Windeler was finishing his first year at Queen's University when he took his own life at the age of 18. His family had no idea he was struggling. His father Eric started the Jack Project to try to reach out to young adults and help them before it's too late. Jack Windeler was finishing his first year at Queen's University when he took his own life at the age of 18. His family had no idea he was struggling. His father Eric started the Jack Project to try to reach out to young adults and help them before it's too late. 00:14:03 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1942390_48k.mp3 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:00:00 EST society,culture,social,issues,mental,health,depression,suicide,young,adults News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Anti-depressants like Zoloft or Prozac target the chemicals in the brain associated with depression. But what about the brain itself? Dr. Helen Mayberg sits down with Steve Paikin to discuss the areas of the brain affected by depression and how we can target them directly with a technique called Deep Brain Stimulation. Anti-depressants like Zoloft or Prozac target the chemicals in the brain associated with depression. But what about the brain itself? Dr. Helen Mayberg sits down with Steve Paikin to discuss the areas of the brain affected by depression and how we can target them directly with a technique called Deep Brain Stimulation. Anti-depressants like Zoloft or Prozac target the chemicals in the brain associated with depression. But what about the brain itself? Dr. Helen Mayberg sits down with Steve Paikin to discuss the areas of the brain affected by depression and how we can target them directly with a technique called Deep Brain Stimulation. 00:17:46 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1941110_48k.mp3 Thu, 30 Jun 2011 21:00:00 EST depression,mental,health,social,issues,science,medicine News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin On the outside, sports journalist and TSN "Off the Record" host Michael Landsberg looked like an upbeat, sanguine kind of guy. But he held a secret that even his wife or family didn't know: he was battling depression. Michael Landsberg sits down with Steve Paikin. On the outside, sports journalist and TSN "Off the Record" host Michael Landsberg looked like an upbeat, sanguine kind of guy. But he held a secret that even his wife or family didn't know: he was battling depression. Michael Landsberg sits down with Steve Paikin. On the outside, sports journalist and TSN "Off the Record" host Michael Landsberg looked like an upbeat, sanguine kind of guy. But he held a secret that even his wife or family didn't know: he was battling depression. Michael Landsberg sits down with Steve Paikin. 00:17:26 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1942684_48k.mp3 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 21:00:00 EST society,culture,health,mental,depression,science News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Andy Behrman was a PR agent, go-go boy, art dealer, art forger, convicted felon, and an electro-shock treatment recipient. Steve Paikin sits down with author Andy Behrman to discuss his years of undiagnosed bi-polarism and his book, "Electroboy: A Memoir of Mania." Andy Behrman was a PR agent, go-go boy, art dealer, art forger, convicted felon, and an electro-shock treatment recipient. Steve Paikin sits down with author Andy Behrman to discuss his years of undiagnosed bi-polarism and his book, "Electroboy: A Memoir of Mania." Andy Behrman was a PR agent, go-go boy, art dealer, art forger, convicted felon, and an electro-shock treatment recipient. Steve Paikin sits down with author Andy Behrman to discuss his years of undiagnosed bi-polarism and his book, "Electroboy: A Memoir of Mania." 00:18:26 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1942404_48k.mp3 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 21:00:00 EST mental,illness,health,science,bi-polar,cultural,studies News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin A mother with worsening bipolar disorder and the family that tries to make sense of it: the musical. Playwright Brian Yorkey sits down with Steve Paikin to discuss his Tony Award winner, Next-to-Normal. A mother with worsening bipolar disorder and the family that tries to make sense of it: the musical. Playwright Brian Yorkey sits down with Steve Paikin to discuss his Tony Award winner, Next-to-Normal. A mother with worsening bipolar disorder and the family that tries to make sense of it: the musical. Playwright Brian Yorkey sits down with Steve Paikin to discuss his Tony Award winner, Next-to-Normal. 00:17:12 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1942407_48k.mp3 Wed, 29 Jun 2011 21:00:00 EST mental,illness,health,art,culture News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter has spent over 40 years working to improve the lives of people living with mental health issues. Rosalynn Carter joins The Agenda to talk about her four decades in the mental health trenches. Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter has spent over 40 years working to improve the lives of people living with mental health issues. Rosalynn Carter joins The Agenda to talk about her four decades in the mental health trenches. Former First Lady Rosalynn Carter has spent over 40 years working to improve the lives of people living with mental health issues. Rosalynn Carter joins The Agenda to talk about her four decades in the mental health trenches. 00:24:46 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1940740_48k.mp3 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 21:00:00 EST society,culture,mental,health,depression,illness,science News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Don Weitz calls himself a psychiatric survivor. He sits down with Steve Paikin to talk about his life and his years spent trying to eliminate the use of electro-convulsive therapy. Don Weitz calls himself a psychiatric survivor. He sits down with Steve Paikin to talk about his life and his years spent trying to eliminate the use of electro-convulsive therapy. Don Weitz calls himself a psychiatric survivor. He sits down with Steve Paikin to talk about his life and his years spent trying to eliminate the use of electro-convulsive therapy. 00:25:57 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1942125_48k.mp3 Tue, 28 Jun 2011 21:00:00 EST society,science,health,medicine,mental,illness News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Bollywood currently has more fans around the world than American-produced entertainment. Is this because of the size of India's population and the Indian diaspora, or is it something more? Does the rise of Bollywood signal the end of American hegemony over global popular culture? Bollywood currently has more fans around the world than American-produced entertainment. Is this because of the size of India's population and the Indian diaspora, or is it something more? Does the rise of Bollywood signal the end of American hegemony over global popular culture? Bollywood currently has more fans around the world than American-produced entertainment. Is this because of the size of India's population and the Indian diaspora, or is it something more? Does the rise of Bollywood signal the end of American hegemony over global popular culture? 00:50:58 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1941750_48k.mp3 Fri, 24 Jun 2011 21:00:00 EST cultural,studies,society,culture,film,Bollywood,popular,India,Asia,immigration News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Politics. The RCMP. The Canadian Forces. Sikhs are involved in all of these public services. What are the historical and cultural reasons Sikhs are drawn to this service? Former politician Navdeep Bains sits down with Steve Paikin. Politics. The RCMP. The Canadian Forces. Sikhs are involved in all of these public services. What are the historical and cultural reasons Sikhs are drawn to this service? Former politician Navdeep Bains sits down with Steve Paikin. Politics. The RCMP. The Canadian Forces. Sikhs are involved in all of these public services. What are the historical and cultural reasons Sikhs are drawn to this service? Former politician Navdeep Bains sits down with Steve Paikin. 00:12:27 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1941733_48k.mp3 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:00:00 EST international,politics,India,Asia News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Some groups are more represented in the chambers of power than others. That's obvious. However, the reasons why are not. Is low political activism amongst certain groups caused by socio-economic factors, or an inability to break into political parties? Or are some cultural groups simply more interested in politics than others? Some groups are more represented in the chambers of power than others. That's obvious. However, the reasons why are not. Is low political activism amongst certain groups caused by socio-economic factors, or an inability to break into political parties? Or are some cultural groups simply more interested in politics than others? Some groups are more represented in the chambers of power than others. That's obvious. However, the reasons why are not. Is low political activism amongst certain groups caused by socio-economic factors, or an inability to break into political parties? Or are some cultural groups simply more interested in politics than others? 00:34:29 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1941737_48k.mp3 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 21:00:00 EST civics,politics,India,Asia,immigration News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Has the Liberal Party of Canada put the pursuit of power before principles and policy? Akaash Maharaj and Your Agenda Insight. Has the Liberal Party of Canada put the pursuit of power before principles and policy? Akaash Maharaj and Your Agenda Insight. Has the Liberal Party of Canada put the pursuit of power before principles and policy? Akaash Maharaj and Your Agenda Insight. 00:03:40 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1942290_48k.mp3 Thu, 23 Jun 2011 09:00:00 EST federal,politics,civics,Liberal,Party,liberalism News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin They're considered a terrorist organization by both the Canadian and U.S. governments, and their covenant continues to call for the destruction of Israel. Patrick Martin says Hamas can no longer be ignored. He spent time on the ground in Gaza and the West Bank, talking to Hamas. Will the organization ever moderate their views and renounce violence once and for all? How real is the possibility of a truce between Hamas and Israel? And what might a Hamas-Fatah coalition look like? Patrick Martin sits down with Steve Paikin. They're considered a terrorist organization by both the Canadian and U.S. governments, and their covenant continues to call for the destruction of Israel. Patrick Martin says Hamas can no longer be ignored. He spent time on the ground in Gaza and the West Bank, talking to Hamas. Will the organization ever moderate their views and renounce violence once and for all? How real is the possibility of a truce between Hamas and Israel? And what might a Hamas-Fatah coalition look like? Patrick Martin sits down with Steve Paikin. They're considered a terrorist organization by both the Canadian and U.S. governments, and their covenant continues to call for the destruction of Israel. Patrick Martin says Hamas can no longer be ignored. He spent time on the ground in Gaza and the West Bank, talking to Hamas. Will the organization ever moderate their views and renounce violence once and for all? How real is the possibility of a truce between Hamas and Israel? And what might a Hamas-Fatah coalition look like? Patrick Martin sits down with Steve Paikin. 00:17:08 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1941755_48k.mp3 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 21:00:00 EST Middle,East,politics,international,terrorism,Israel,Palestine News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin How do caste and class manifest in modern India? Author Anupama Rao sits down with Steve Paikin. How do caste and class manifest in modern India? Author Anupama Rao sits down with Steve Paikin. How do caste and class manifest in modern India? Author Anupama Rao sits down with Steve Paikin. 00:16:21 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1942033_48k.mp3 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 21:00:00 EST Asia,international,politics,society,culture,class,caste,India News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Steve Paikin sits down with Dr. Prabhat Jha to discuss the practice of sex-selective abortion and the growing gender gap in India. Steve Paikin sits down with Dr. Prabhat Jha to discuss the practice of sex-selective abortion and the growing gender gap in India. Steve Paikin sits down with Dr. Prabhat Jha to discuss the practice of sex-selective abortion and the growing gender gap in India. 00:17:38 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1940222_48k.mp3 Wed, 22 Jun 2011 21:00:00 EST society,culture,India,Asia,politics,diversity,gender News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Tiger vs dragon: China opened its economy to the world in the 1970s. India didn't follow suit until the 1990s. Despite China's 30-year head start, India's economy is quickly gaining ground, ready to overtake the Chinese economy. Who will win? And what does it mean to the North American economy? Tiger vs dragon: China opened its economy to the world in the 1970s. India didn't follow suit until the 1990s. Despite China's 30-year head start, India's economy is quickly gaining ground, ready to overtake the Chinese economy. Who will win? And what does it mean to the North American economy? Tiger vs dragon: China opened its economy to the world in the 1970s. India didn't follow suit until the 1990s. Despite China's 30-year head start, India's economy is quickly gaining ground, ready to overtake the Chinese economy. Who will win? And what does it mean to the North American economy? 00:51:20 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1941205_48k.mp3 Tue, 21 Jun 2011 21:00:00 EST international,politics,democracy,autocracy,economics,globalization,South,Asia,East,India,China News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin India is a huge country with a bewildering range of cultures, languages and regions. Ananya Mukherjee-Reed sits down with Steve Paikin to give us a sense of what India looks like. India is a huge country with a bewildering range of cultures, languages and regions. Ananya Mukherjee-Reed sits down with Steve Paikin to give us a sense of what India looks like. India is a huge country with a bewildering range of cultures, languages and regions. Ananya Mukherjee-Reed sits down with Steve Paikin to give us a sense of what India looks like. 00:17:29 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1940879_48k.mp3 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 21:00:00 EST international,politics,India,Muslim,Hindu,Islam,South,East,Asia News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin American-born journalist and author Anand Giridharadas was drawn to India, the country he visited as a child, and the country that his parents emigrated from. So much so that he went back to his ancestral homeland in search of work, and hope. What he found was an India his parents might not have left; a country booming economically, and an India reconciling old traditions and customs with new ones. Anand tells Steve Paikin why he headed east. American-born journalist and author Anand Giridharadas was drawn to India, the country he visited as a child, and the country that his parents emigrated from. So much so that he went back to his ancestral homeland in search of work, and hope. What he found was an India his parents might not have left; a country booming economically, and an India reconciling old traditions and customs with new ones. Anand tells Steve Paikin why he headed east. American-born journalist and author Anand Giridharadas was drawn to India, the country he visited as a child, and the country that his parents emigrated from. So much so that he went back to his ancestral homeland in search of work, and hope. What he found was an India his parents might not have left; a country booming economically, and an India reconciling old traditions and customs with new ones. Anand tells Steve Paikin why he headed east. 00:17:45 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1941104_48k.mp3 Mon, 20 Jun 2011 21:00:00 EST international,politics,India,Muslim,Hindu,Islam,South,East,Asia News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Are we alone in the universe? Is there life outside of our solar system? MIT scientist Sara Seager sits down with Steve Paikin. Are we alone in the universe? Is there life outside of our solar system? MIT scientist Sara Seager sits down with Steve Paikin. Are we alone in the universe? Is there life outside of our solar system? MIT scientist Sara Seager sits down with Steve Paikin. 00:17:55 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1922265_48k.mp3 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 21:00:00 EST science,space,Kepler,telescope News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin He has been called violent, grotesque and sordid. But he has also been called brilliant and genius. Caravaggio is one of the great Old Master painters. The Agenda debates the glory of Caravaggio. He has been called violent, grotesque and sordid. But he has also been called brilliant and genius. Caravaggio is one of the great Old Master painters. The Agenda debates the glory of Caravaggio. He has been called violent, grotesque and sordid. But he has also been called brilliant and genius. Caravaggio is one of the great Old Master painters. The Agenda debates the glory of Caravaggio. 00:33:53 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1940031_48k.mp3 Fri, 17 Jun 2011 21:00:00 EST art,culture,painting,Caravaggio,artist News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin New York Democratic Representative Anthony Weiner is the latest media fixture to be embarrassed by his own inappropriate social media use. But he is not alone. Why are so many people willing to risk it all for a tweet? The Agenda asks: is our understanding of risk changing? New York Democratic Representative Anthony Weiner is the latest media fixture to be embarrassed by his own inappropriate social media use. But he is not alone. Why are so many people willing to risk it all for a tweet? The Agenda asks: is our understanding of risk changing? New York Democratic Representative Anthony Weiner is the latest media fixture to be embarrassed by his own inappropriate social media use. But he is not alone. Why are so many people willing to risk it all for a tweet? The Agenda asks: is our understanding of risk changing? 00:31:26 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1940020_48k.mp3 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 21:00:00 EST internet,social,media,technology,digital,literacy,issues,popular,culture News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Author Jane McGonigal on how reality is broken and video games can fix it. Author Jane McGonigal on how reality is broken and video games can fix it. Author Jane McGonigal on how reality is broken and video games can fix it. 00:15:49 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1903301_48k.mp3 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 21:00:00 EST Video,Games,Gaming,Technology,Reality News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Should animals have more rights? If we increase their rights, what happens to human rights? Your Agenda Insight Essayist Jordan Peterson gives us his take. Should animals have more rights? If we increase their rights, what happens to human rights? Your Agenda Insight Essayist Jordan Peterson gives us his take. Should animals have more rights? If we increase their rights, what happens to human rights? Your Agenda Insight Essayist Jordan Peterson gives us his take. 00:04:08 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1940228_48k.mp3 Thu, 16 Jun 2011 09:00:00 EST social,issues,justice,animal,human,rights,diversity,equality News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Journalist Maziar Bahari was imprisoned at Iran's infamous Evin Prison. He sits down with Steve Paikin to discuss his time spent at Evin, and the brewing battle between president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and supreme leader Ayatollah Khamanei. Journalist Maziar Bahari was imprisoned at Iran's infamous Evin Prison. He sits down with Steve Paikin to discuss his time spent at Evin, and the brewing battle between president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and supreme leader Ayatollah Khamanei. Journalist Maziar Bahari was imprisoned at Iran's infamous Evin Prison. He sits down with Steve Paikin to discuss his time spent at Evin, and the brewing battle between president Mahmoud Ahmadinejad and supreme leader Ayatollah Khamanei. 00:19:28 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1939950_48k.mp3 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 21:00:00 EST international,politics,Iran,Islam,Ahmadinejad,Khamanei News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Getting any kind of information from North Korea has until recently been impossible. The nation's despotic regime has successfully closed itself off. Journalist Robert Boynton sits down with Steve Paikin to tell him the surprising tale of how news from North Korea is getting out, and what it means for the long suffering citizens of the hermit kingdom. Getting any kind of information from North Korea has until recently been impossible. The nation's despotic regime has successfully closed itself off. Journalist Robert Boynton sits down with Steve Paikin to tell him the surprising tale of how news from North Korea is getting out, and what it means for the long suffering citizens of the hermit kingdom. Getting any kind of information from North Korea has until recently been impossible. The nation's despotic regime has successfully closed itself off. Journalist Robert Boynton sits down with Steve Paikin to tell him the surprising tale of how news from North Korea is getting out, and what it means for the long suffering citizens of the hermit kingdom. 00:15:35 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1930999_48k.mp3 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 21:00:00 EST international,politics,hermit,kingdom,North,Korea News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Syria: Protests. Brutal crackdowns. The Arab Spring continues. Steve Paikin sits down with Middle East expert David Lesch to discuss the internal dynamics of Syria and how it might all play out. Syria: Protests. Brutal crackdowns. The Arab Spring continues. Steve Paikin sits down with Middle East expert David Lesch to discuss the internal dynamics of Syria and how it might all play out. Syria: Protests. Brutal crackdowns. The Arab Spring continues. Steve Paikin sits down with Middle East expert David Lesch to discuss the internal dynamics of Syria and how it might all play out. 00:15:56 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1940477_48k.mp3 Wed, 15 Jun 2011 21:00:00 EST Middle,East,international,politics,Islam,Arab,Spring News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin What lies at the heart of Canadian conservatism? Senator Hugh Segal sits down with Steve Paikin. What lies at the heart of Canadian conservatism? Senator Hugh Segal sits down with Steve Paikin. What lies at the heart of Canadian conservatism? Senator Hugh Segal sits down with Steve Paikin. 00:25:39 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1939703_48k.mp3 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 21:00:00 EST federal,politics,conservatism,Conservatives,Canada News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Keeping true in politics: Howard Pawley was the 18th Premier of Manitoba. His years at the helm were marked by recession and bitter language-rights debates. Howard Pawley sits down with Steve Paikin to reflect on his political life. Keeping true in politics: Howard Pawley was the 18th Premier of Manitoba. His years at the helm were marked by recession and bitter language-rights debates. Howard Pawley sits down with Steve Paikin to reflect on his political life. Keeping true in politics: Howard Pawley was the 18th Premier of Manitoba. His years at the helm were marked by recession and bitter language-rights debates. Howard Pawley sits down with Steve Paikin to reflect on his political life. 00:26:00 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1933289_48k.mp3 Tue, 14 Jun 2011 21:00:00 EST federal,politics,Manitoba,Ontario,Mulroney,NDP,premier News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin An aging workforce. A skilled labour gap. An innovation and productivity shortfall. As Ontario looks for post-recession prosperity, how does our labour market stack up and what realignments do we need to get Ontario working for the future? An aging workforce. A skilled labour gap. An innovation and productivity shortfall. As Ontario looks for post-recession prosperity, how does our labour market stack up and what realignments do we need to get Ontario working for the future? An aging workforce. A skilled labour gap. An innovation and productivity shortfall. As Ontario looks for post-recession prosperity, how does our labour market stack up and what realignments do we need to get Ontario working for the future? 00:34:54 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1939148_48k.mp3 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 21:00:00 EST labour,economics,Ontario,politics,jobs,employment News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Bonuses, corner offices and higher pay-scales: the deeply-rooted carrots of workplace motivation. But is that what really motivates us? Steve Paikin sits down with Dan Pink, author of "Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us." Bonuses, corner offices and higher pay-scales: the deeply-rooted carrots of workplace motivation. But is that what really motivates us? Steve Paikin sits down with Dan Pink, author of "Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us." Bonuses, corner offices and higher pay-scales: the deeply-rooted carrots of workplace motivation. But is that what really motivates us? Steve Paikin sits down with Dan Pink, author of "Drive: The Surprising Truth About What Motivates Us." 00:15:48 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/1925340_48k.mp3 Mon, 13 Jun 2011 21:00:00 EST employment,jobs,economics,business News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin What is the answer to our energy problems? Is there hope in new technologies, or is the answer within ourselves? The Agenda at the Equinox Summit in Waterloo, Ontario. What is the answer to our energy problems? Is there hope in new technologies, or is the answer within ourselves? The Agenda at the Equinox Summit in Waterloo, Ontario. What is the answer to our energy problems? Is there hope in new technologies, or is the answer within ourselves? The Agenda at the Equinox Summit in Waterloo, Ontario. 00:56:59 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/109180_48k.mp3 Fri, 10 Jun 2011 21:00:00 EST science,technology,climate,change,energy,electricity,green News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin As the world's population inches towards the eight billion mark, how will energy supply and demand affect global economics and politics? From peak oil fears to problems of bringing developing countries into the energy grid, how will we manage our resources to meet global demand? The Agenda at the Equinox Summit in Waterloo, Ontario. As the world's population inches towards the eight billion mark, how will energy supply and demand affect global economics and politics? From peak oil fears to problems of bringing developing countries into the energy grid, how will we manage our resources to meet global demand? The Agenda at the Equinox Summit in Waterloo, Ontario. As the world's population inches towards the eight billion mark, how will energy supply and demand affect global economics and politics? From peak oil fears to problems of bringing developing countries into the energy grid, how will we manage our resources to meet global demand? The Agenda at the Equinox Summit in Waterloo, Ontario. 00:57:00 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/109179_48k.mp3 Thu, 09 Jun 2011 21:00:00 EST science,technology,climate,change,energy,electricity,green News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin From the buildings we live in to the places we work, how we are going to keep the lights on and the habitats warm, all while being efficient? We've mastered fuel-efficient vehicles, but we've neglected to do the same for our buildings. Today, scientists and engineers are taking on this challenge and seeking newer and smarter grids to power our homes and buildings. The Agenda at the Equinox Summit in Waterloo, Ontario. Guests: Maria Skyllas-Kozacos David Keith Cathy Foley Terri Meyer Boake Jatin Nathwani Producers: Sandra Gionas Wodek Szemberg Allison Buchan-Terrell From the buildings we live in to the places we work, how we are going to keep the lights on and the habitats warm, all while being efficient? We've mastered fuel-efficient vehicles, but we've neglected to do the same for our buildings. Today, scientists and engineers are taking on this challenge and seeking newer and smarter grids to power our homes and buildings. The Agenda at the Equinox Summit in Waterloo, Ontario. Guests: Maria Skyllas-Kozacos David Keith Cathy Foley Terri Meyer Boake Jatin Nathwani Producers: Sandra Gionas Wodek Szemberg Allison Buchan-Terrell From the buildings we live in to the places we work, how we are going to keep the lights on and the habitats warm, all while being efficient? We've mastered fuel-efficient vehicles, but we've neglected to do the same for our buildings. Today, scientists and engineers are taking on this challenge and seeking newer and smarter grids to power our homes and buildings. The Agenda at the Equinox Summit in Waterloo, Ontario. Guests: Maria Skyllas-Kozacos David Keith Cathy Foley Terri Meyer Boake Jatin Nathwani Producers: Sandra Gionas Wodek Szemberg Allison Buchan-Terrell 00:57:00 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/109178_48k.mp3 Wed, 08 Jun 2011 21:00:00 EST science,technology,climate,change,energy,electricity,green News & Politics TVO | Steve Paikin Trains, planes and automobiles: How can we find new resources, modes of transportation and rethink how we live? Energy is crucial to human transportation. To maintain our standard of living, we need to be mobile. For years we've relied on cheap gasoline, but that option is no longer feasible. Where will we get the power to get up and go? The Agenda at the Equinox Summit: Energy 2030. Trains, planes and automobiles: How can we find new resources, modes of transportation and rethink how we live? Energy is crucial to human transportation. To maintain our standard of living, we need to be mobile. For years we've relied on cheap gasoline, but that option is no longer feasible. Where will we get the power to get up and go? The Agenda at the Equinox Summit: Energy 2030. Trains, planes and automobiles: How can we find new resources, modes of transportation and rethink how we live? Energy is crucial to human transportation. To maintain our standard of living, we need to be mobile. For years we've relied on cheap gasoline, but that option is no longer feasible. Where will we get the power to get up and go? The Agenda at the Equinox Summit: Energy 2030. 00:57:00 http://www.tvo.org/podcasts/theagenda/audio/109177_48k.mp3 Tue, 07 Jun 2011 21:00:00 EST climate,change,science,technology,energy,electricity,green News & Politics