Podcast Episodes

Syria’s revolution and its impact on global power

After 13 years of civil war, the now-former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad fled the country, as his dictatorship unravelled in less than two weeks.…

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How The Globe and Mail covered and influenced Canada’s history

For 180 years, The Globe and Mail has covered the biggest issues and events in Canada. To commemorate its history, editor John Ibbitson and more than…

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The ‘miracle drug’ some dog owners regret using

Librela, a new drug to treat arthritis pain in dogs, was approved for use in Canada in 2021. In some cases, it was described to owners as a “miracle …

1 year, 1 month ago

Doug Ford’s plan to dismantle homeless encampments

This week, the Ontario government will be tabling new legislation that promises to give police more powers to arrest people who refuse to leave their…

1 year, 1 month ago

What the spread of bird flu signals about another pandemic

In November, Canada’s first case of avian flu in a human was confirmed – a teenager in British Columbia, who remains in critical care and on a ventil…

1 year, 1 month ago

Chaos in South Korea: martial law, impeachment, resignations

Martial law. Impeachment. A treason investigation. All of this has happened within a matter of hours in South Korea.

The Globe and Mail’s Asia Corresp…

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Why millennials are abandoning the Liberals

A November Abacus Data poll found that 38 per cent of millennial voters are planning on voting for the Conservatives, compared with 22 per cent for t…

1 year, 1 month ago

What the Canada Post strike says about the power of unions

More than 55,000 members from the Canadian Union of Postal Workers remain on strike and at an impasse with Canada Post, after negotiations broke down…

1 year, 1 month ago

Toxic culture, systemic spying alleged at Canada Soccer

An investigation by The Globe and Mail found that spying was an ingrained part of the celebrated women’s national team rocked by scandal at the Paris…

1 year, 1 month ago

Why is Stephen Harper taking over Alberta’s pension fund manager?

Last month, former Prime Minister Stephen Harper re-entered the headlines, after being appointed to chair the board of AIMCo, the Alberta Investment …

1 year, 1 month ago