The Big Story

Opposition leader Pierre Poilievre discusses potential use of notwithstanding clause for criminal justice reform and its impact on abortion rights. Professor Daphne Gilbert delves into political posturing, precedents, and risks for access to abortion. Explore implications of using the notwithstanding clause on Canada's legal system and Charter of Rights.

Exploring the rise of private healthcare in Canada due to public system struggles. Guest Christina Frangou discusses loopholes in the system and lack of government action. Canadians resort to private options to avoid long wait times. Call for political leadership in healthcare reform.

Retail experts discuss why some companies are pulling back on showing dedication to social issues like diversity and sustainability, and the message it sends. They explore the financial implications, challenges of aligning values with branding, impact of progressive boycotts, navigating corporate responsibility amid PR risks, and the relationship between individuals and companies.

Exploring listener mailbag feedback, pinning down Trudeau, making of narrative series, upcoming topics discussed. Interview dynamics, Canada Post feedback, personal touch of snail mail highlighted. Scandal, curling, Greenbelt unravelled with teasers for future episodes. Addressing anti-Semitism concerns, engaging with audience feedback on campus protests.

Exploring Trudeau's broken promise to end the blood ban for men who have sex with men in Canada, despite advancements in blood screening technology. Investigative journalist Justin Ling discusses the discriminatory approach, Conservative criticism, and the government's delay in fulfilling its commitment.

Nadeem Esmail, Senior fellow at the Fraser Institute, discusses the state of mental health care in Canada. Topics include disparities between public and private facilities, long wait times, and limited access to services. The conversation also touches on global comparisons of mental health care systems and the impact of the pandemic and social media on rising mental health needs.

Reporter Jen St. Denis discusses BC's failed drug decriminalization, exploring why it didn't work as intended, the implications for other places like Toronto, and the ongoing debate between harm reduction advocates and conservative politicians. The podcast also delves into the challenges of policy changes and safe consumption sites for drug users in Downtown East Side.

Exploring the taboo topic of incest, the prevalence revealed by DNA testing, and the lack of resources for those discovering they are products of incestuous relationships.

The podcast delves into the effectiveness of boycotts, particularly focusing on the recent boycott against a grocery chain in Canada. Topics include the history and evolution of boycotts, challenges of boycotting a widely available chain, emotional drive behind boycotts, and strategies for influencing corporate behavior through consumer advocacy.

A strange book festival in Ottawa featured far-right speakers, unexpected twists, and severed sponsor relationships. The festival raised controversies with questionable marketing tactics and bizarre promotions. Panel discussions became chaotic, with controversial incidents and audience disruptions. The organizer had ties to fringe political groups, conspiracy theories, and deceptive actions. Due diligence is essential to avoid falling victim to misleading practices.