Archives: Episodes

#964 A Long Shot For Gaza

February 19, 2024

In Sherbrooke, Quebec, a doctor watches the war in Gaza unfold through photos and videos from his family on the ground.

#32 Yara El-Ghadban : le deuil, mais aussi les rêves

February 17, 2024

« Le rêve d’une vie meilleure est souvent la seule chose qui survit à la traversée des mers et des frontières. » Un échange sur la littérature, le deuil et l’espoir avec la romancière d’origine palestinienne Yara El-Ghadban.

#963 For Whom Bell Trolls

February 15, 2024

Is radio not a viable business anymore? Bell Media said this in a release in the wake of massive layoffs.

#63 Where the Wildfires Are

February 14, 2024

At this time of year, we’d normally pine for spring.

#83 Why Are Conservatives Obsessed With Trans People?

February 13, 2024

Alberta Premier and UCP leader Danielle Smith has unveiled what many are describing as some of the strictest anti-trans policies in the country.

#962 Can Porn’s Business Model Save The News Industry?

February 12, 2024

In part two of his interview with former Big Tobacco lawyer, Max Krangle, Jesse asks if porn’s business model can save the news industry?

#961 No Sex Please, We’re Albertan

February 8, 2024

The Alberta Premier has a UCP leadership election this year, and apparently she needs transphobic voter support more than she cares about keeping the government out of classrooms and kids’ pronouns.

Bonus: Everybody Loves Romana

February 7, 2024

In this bonus episode, COMMONS producer Noor Azrieh sits down with Peter Smith to discuss his reporting on right-wing conspiracy groups like Qanon and Romana Didulo.

#960 Tent Cities, Karaoke And Birthday Cake

February 5, 2024

Tent cities are becoming a common sight in city centres across the country. Is this just the new normal?

#31 Nous, les autres et Toula

February 3, 2024

Qui est responsable de la crise du logement ? Toula Drimonis, chroniqueuse et auteure de “Nous, les autres”, se joint à Emilie pour examiner le débat actuel autour de l’immigration.