Podcast Episodes

Tesla woes and Canada’s big EV bet

Tesla is having its worst year since the pandemic. The company is selling fewer cars, and its stock is plummeting.

And it’s not just Tesla. We’re seeing a cool down in North America’s EV industry as a…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Charlie Angus on leaving politics, NDP’s future

Episode 1

After 20 years representing Timmons, Ontario, federal NDP MP Charlie Angus announced last week that he’s leaving politics. Angus has also spent much of his career fighting for indigenous rights, part…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Israel accused of using AI to choose Gaza targets

The Israeli military has been using an artificial intelligence tool to identify human targets for bombing in Gaza, according to a new investigation by Israeli outlets +972 Magazine and Local Call. 

In…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Israeli airstrikes and the deadly risk of feeding Gaza

On Monday, an Israeli military airstrike hit an aid convoy from World Central Kitchen. The IDF killed 7 workers, including Canadian veteran Jacob Flickinger, and said it was a “mistake” and “misident…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Is Canadian aluminum being green-washed?

In the last year alone, the Canadian government has poured billions of dollars into the electric vehicle industry. Wrapped up in that is the production of aluminum, a lightweight and recyclable mater…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Facebook whistleblower on school boards’ social media lawsuits

In a Canadian first, four Ontario school boards are taking the companies behind Instagram, Facebook, Snapchat and TikTok to court, alleging the platforms are knowingly harming students and disrupting…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Ohtani, Porter and sport’s gambling problem

 At a time when major sports leagues are embracing online betting, the MLB’s biggest star and a player for the Toronto Raptors are now involved in gambling investigations.

So what do we know about Sho…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Front Burner Presents: The Pornhub Empire Episode 2

Not only did Pornhub become a massive moneymaker, it also helped push porn into the spotlight by using data, clever PR, and the power of celebrity. How did Pornhub make itself a household name? 

This …

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Beyoncé and country’s Black roots

When Beyoncé took the stage at the 2016 Country Music Awards, alongside the Chicks, the racist backlash was immediate. 

Eight years later, she alluded to that experience when she announced her new alb…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago

Why didn’t the U.S. block a Gaza ceasefire vote?

This week, for the first time since the start of the Gaza war, the UN Security Council passed a resolution calling for an immediate ceasefire. It passed after the U.S. abstained from voting, rather t…

Published on 1 year, 8 months ago