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Mon
Nov 21

The Podcast Boom; The Economics of Attention

The Agenda examines why the popularity of podcasts is surging. Then, technology expert Tim Wu discusses how websites compete for attention.

Tue
Nov 22

Editing DNA; The Future of Humanity

The Agenda looks at CRISPR, a new technology that can help eradicate disease. Then, author Yuval Harari discusses his research into the future of humankind with the advent of artificial intelligence.

Wed
Nov 23

The State of Ontario's Housing Market

It has never been harder for most Canadian families to break into the housing market than it is today. The Agenda examines the state of Ontario's housing market and what can be done cool down fiery home prices.

Thu
Nov 24

Celebrating Sir Wilfrid Laurier; A Political Memoir

The Agenda looks at the life of former prime minister sir Wilfrid Laurier, on the occasion of his 175th birthday. Then, former Bill Davis cabinet minister Darcy McKeough talks about a different, more collegial time in politics.

Fri
Nov 25

The Agenda's Story, The Agenda's Week

The Agenda highlights an important story making news this week. Then, the podcast boom, gene-editing technology, Canada's housing strategy, and Sir Wilfrid Laurier's 175th birthday. The Agenda reviews its week of programming.

Steve Paikin's Blog

Thursday’s votes in Ottawa-Vanier and Niagara West-Glanbrook failed to reveal any deep truths about Ontario's political future. But the vote tallies nevertheless offered some interesting insights into the public mood.

Ontarians go to the polls to vote in two byelections on Thursday. Will the outcome of those races tell us anything about the provincial election in 2018? What we can learn from 35 years of byelection results.

Tony Van Straubenzee’s life has been filled with moments of exhilaration and tragedy, which he recounts in a new book

Photographer Racheal McCaig brings a fresh eye to the famous war memorial.

Rob Ford’s rise and fall in Toronto has interesting parallels with Donald Trump — and potential lessons for the president-elect.