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· Jul 15
Is the #US seriously considering a ground invasion into #Iran? As the war drags into its 5th month, #Trump hasn’t ruled out putting boots on the ground. Journalist @atrupar.com speaks on how Americans are feeling about the administration’s handling of the conflict thus far lnk.to/bigstory
Confused about the #U.S. midterms? We’ve got a Canadian guide.
U.S. independent journalist and commentator @aaronparnas.bsky.social joins us to lay out what you need to know, including whether a new congress could put a check on the President. Listen here: lnk.to/bigstory
U.S. independent journalist and commentator @aaronparnas.bsky.social joins us to lay out what you need to know, including whether a new congress could put a check on the President. Listen here: lnk.to/bigstory
September 23, 2026 at 1:45 PM
Confused about the #U.S. midterms? We’ve got a Canadian guide.
U.S. independent journalist and commentator @aaronparnas.bsky.social joins us to lay out what you need to know, including whether a new congress could put a check on the President. Listen here: lnk.to/bigstory
U.S. independent journalist and commentator @aaronparnas.bsky.social joins us to lay out what you need to know, including whether a new congress could put a check on the President. Listen here: lnk.to/bigstory
Former #Alberta premiers @rachelnotley.bsky.social and Jason Kenney have set aside partisan differences to campaign against Alberta separation. They join us to discuss the campaign, the Oct. 19 referendum, and the economic consequences separation could have for Alberta and Canada: lnk.to/bigstory
September 22, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Former #Alberta premiers @rachelnotley.bsky.social and Jason Kenney have set aside partisan differences to campaign against Alberta separation. They join us to discuss the campaign, the Oct. 19 referendum, and the economic consequences separation could have for Alberta and Canada: lnk.to/bigstory
How did Ontario keep a man in isolation for 20+ years? @thestar.com reporter Jacques Gallant joins us to unpack his investigation '20 Years in Isolation' and what it reveals about Ontario’s only maximum-security psychiatric facility. Listen here: lnk.to/bigstory
September 21, 2026 at 7:19 PM
How did Ontario keep a man in isolation for 20+ years? @thestar.com reporter Jacques Gallant joins us to unpack his investigation '20 Years in Isolation' and what it reveals about Ontario’s only maximum-security psychiatric facility. Listen here: lnk.to/bigstory
PM Mark Carney became the first foreign leader to attend the #EU State of the Union address, where the European Commission President invited Canada to become the EU's first-ever associate member. UBC's Dr. Kurt Hübner joins us to break this all down: lnk.to/bigstory
September 18, 2026 at 3:51 PM
PM Mark Carney became the first foreign leader to attend the #EU State of the Union address, where the European Commission President invited Canada to become the EU's first-ever associate member. UBC's Dr. Kurt Hübner joins us to break this all down: lnk.to/bigstory
Should Canada's airports stay public? Ottawa is moving ahead with plans to privatize several #airports.
@policyalternatives.ca Senior Researcher @simonenoch.bsky.social and Adviser to former PM Brian Mulroney's office Mark McQueen weigh in. Listen to today's episode here: lnk.to/bigstory
@policyalternatives.ca Senior Researcher @simonenoch.bsky.social and Adviser to former PM Brian Mulroney's office Mark McQueen weigh in. Listen to today's episode here: lnk.to/bigstory
September 17, 2026 at 6:14 PM
Should Canada's airports stay public? Ottawa is moving ahead with plans to privatize several #airports.
@policyalternatives.ca Senior Researcher @simonenoch.bsky.social and Adviser to former PM Brian Mulroney's office Mark McQueen weigh in. Listen to today's episode here: lnk.to/bigstory
@policyalternatives.ca Senior Researcher @simonenoch.bsky.social and Adviser to former PM Brian Mulroney's office Mark McQueen weigh in. Listen to today's episode here: lnk.to/bigstory
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September 17, 2026 at 1:33 PM
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#U.S. #tariffs are once again putting pressure on Canada’s softwood lumber industry. Wood market expert Russ Taylor explains the stakes, the history behind this cross-border dispute, and what support the sector needs now. Listen: lnk.to/bigstory
September 16, 2026 at 5:56 PM
#U.S. #tariffs are once again putting pressure on Canada’s softwood lumber industry. Wood market expert Russ Taylor explains the stakes, the history behind this cross-border dispute, and what support the sector needs now. Listen: lnk.to/bigstory
The German state of Saxony-Anhalt has elected the AfD, a party flagged by intelligence officials as an extremist right group. We speak with Jordan Leichnitz of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation on the rise of the far right in Europe and what it could mean for North America. Listen here: lnk.to/bigstory
September 15, 2026 at 4:06 PM
The German state of Saxony-Anhalt has elected the AfD, a party flagged by intelligence officials as an extremist right group. We speak with Jordan Leichnitz of the Friedrich Ebert Foundation on the rise of the far right in Europe and what it could mean for North America. Listen here: lnk.to/bigstory
#Canada has joined the UK and France in sanctioning trade tied to #Israeli settlements in the West Bank. On today's episode former Canadian ambassador to Israel Jon Allen joins us to break this all down. Listen here: lnk.to/bigstory
September 14, 2026 at 4:43 PM
#Canada has joined the UK and France in sanctioning trade tied to #Israeli settlements in the West Bank. On today's episode former Canadian ambassador to Israel Jon Allen joins us to break this all down. Listen here: lnk.to/bigstory
Why can you drag yourself to work when you'd rather stay home? Executive function and experts say it's on the decline. @comadork.bsky.social, professor of cognitive neuroscience and imaging at @westernu.ca, explains what's happening and how to strengthen it. Listen here: lnk.to/bigstory
September 11, 2026 at 2:11 PM
Why can you drag yourself to work when you'd rather stay home? Executive function and experts say it's on the decline. @comadork.bsky.social, professor of cognitive neuroscience and imaging at @westernu.ca, explains what's happening and how to strengthen it. Listen here: lnk.to/bigstory
Who controls the digital maps we use every day? @vassb.bsky.social joins us to unpack "Lake America", digital imperialism, Trump's ties to Big Tech, and why Canadians should care. Listen now: lnk.to/bigstory
September 10, 2026 at 7:40 PM
Who controls the digital maps we use every day? @vassb.bsky.social joins us to unpack "Lake America", digital imperialism, Trump's ties to Big Tech, and why Canadians should care. Listen now: lnk.to/bigstory
What does Canada’s push for "digital sovereignty" actually mean? More data centres? AI across government? Upgraded hospital and school board tech? Beauceron Security’s @davidshipley.bsky.social joins us to discuss how stronger cybersecurity can improve Canada’s digital defences: lnk.to/bigstory
September 9, 2026 at 4:36 PM
What does Canada’s push for "digital sovereignty" actually mean? More data centres? AI across government? Upgraded hospital and school board tech? Beauceron Security’s @davidshipley.bsky.social joins us to discuss how stronger cybersecurity can improve Canada’s digital defences: lnk.to/bigstory
When the economy struggles, the impacts go beyond finances. Today on The Big Story we discuss how economic downturn increases gender-based violence with @endvaw.bsky.social Executive Director Anuradha Dugal. Listen here: lnk.to/bigstory
September 8, 2026 at 7:46 PM
When the economy struggles, the impacts go beyond finances. Today on The Big Story we discuss how economic downturn increases gender-based violence with @endvaw.bsky.social Executive Director Anuradha Dugal. Listen here: lnk.to/bigstory
What comes next in the Lindsay Clancy trial? @apnews.com reporter Michael Casey joins us to discuss the mood both inside and outside of the courthouse, the chances of a mistrial, and how it's reshaped conversations about maternal mental health. Listen here: lnk.to/bigstory
September 4, 2026 at 3:03 PM
What comes next in the Lindsay Clancy trial? @apnews.com reporter Michael Casey joins us to discuss the mood both inside and outside of the courthouse, the chances of a mistrial, and how it's reshaped conversations about maternal mental health. Listen here: lnk.to/bigstory
As questions of Canadian unity loom, Quebec's separatist Parti Québécois leads in the polls. But with 5 parties competing and 3 consistently polling above 20%, the provincial election remains unpredictable. @ericgrenier.bsky.social helps us break this all down: lnk.to/bigstory
September 3, 2026 at 4:01 PM
As questions of Canadian unity loom, Quebec's separatist Parti Québécois leads in the polls. But with 5 parties competing and 3 consistently polling above 20%, the provincial election remains unpredictable. @ericgrenier.bsky.social helps us break this all down: lnk.to/bigstory
7 MLAs have left the #BC #Conservatives since Kerry-Lynne Findlay took over as leader, raising questions about her future at the helm. @vancolour.bsky.social joins us to chat about what happened and whether Findlay can survive the losses: lnk.to/bigstory
September 2, 2026 at 1:42 PM
7 MLAs have left the #BC #Conservatives since Kerry-Lynne Findlay took over as leader, raising questions about her future at the helm. @vancolour.bsky.social joins us to chat about what happened and whether Findlay can survive the losses: lnk.to/bigstory
Where is Mitch McConnell? The US senator hasn't been seen publicly since June 11. @nytimes.com Chief Washington Correspondent Carl Hulse and @northeasternu.bsky.social law professor Wendy Parmet join us to discuss this & what the public is entitled to know about a politician's health lnk.to/bigstory
September 1, 2026 at 9:06 PM
Where is Mitch McConnell? The US senator hasn't been seen publicly since June 11. @nytimes.com Chief Washington Correspondent Carl Hulse and @northeasternu.bsky.social law professor Wendy Parmet join us to discuss this & what the public is entitled to know about a politician's health lnk.to/bigstory
Last week, #Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake #Ontario to "Lake America." We speak with Rosemary Thompson of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society about what authority a foreign leader has over Canadian place names and the future of Canada-U.S. relations. Listen here: lnk.to/bigstory
August 31, 2026 at 4:16 PM
Last week, #Trump signed an executive order renaming Lake #Ontario to "Lake America." We speak with Rosemary Thompson of the Royal Canadian Geographical Society about what authority a foreign leader has over Canadian place names and the future of Canada-U.S. relations. Listen here: lnk.to/bigstory
A massive Russian cargo plane has been sitting at Toronto Pearson Airport since 2022. #Canada closed its airspace to #Russia after its invasion of #Ukraine and a judge recently ruled that the jet isn’t going anywhere. Aviation expert John Gradek explains. Listen here: lnk.to/bigstory
August 28, 2026 at 3:09 PM
A massive Russian cargo plane has been sitting at Toronto Pearson Airport since 2022. #Canada closed its airspace to #Russia after its invasion of #Ukraine and a judge recently ruled that the jet isn’t going anywhere. Aviation expert John Gradek explains. Listen here: lnk.to/bigstory
Canadians have long viewed themselves as different from the US when it comes to guns but firearm licences in Canada are hitting record levels. Professor and author @noahschwartzy.bsky.social discusses the changes in Canada's gun culture and how Ottawa can regulate the gun market lnk.to/bigstory
August 27, 2026 at 7:53 PM
Canadians have long viewed themselves as different from the US when it comes to guns but firearm licences in Canada are hitting record levels. Professor and author @noahschwartzy.bsky.social discusses the changes in Canada's gun culture and how Ottawa can regulate the gun market lnk.to/bigstory
What will the #Canada-US trade war cost you? Today on The Big Story, we get into the latest round of #tariffs imposed by both the US and Canada with @trevortombe.bsky.social, professor and Director of Fiscal and Economic Policy at @ucalgary.bsky.social. Listen here: lnk.to/bigstory
August 26, 2026 at 2:12 PM
What will the #Canada-US trade war cost you? Today on The Big Story, we get into the latest round of #tariffs imposed by both the US and Canada with @trevortombe.bsky.social, professor and Director of Fiscal and Economic Policy at @ucalgary.bsky.social. Listen here: lnk.to/bigstory
Could #Ukraine hold a wartime election? On today’s episode, @ualberta.bsky.social Ukrainian studies expert Jars Balan explains what lead to calls for an election, how it could lead to domestic polarization and whether an election can be held safely and securely. Listen here: lnk.to/bigstory
August 25, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Could #Ukraine hold a wartime election? On today’s episode, @ualberta.bsky.social Ukrainian studies expert Jars Balan explains what lead to calls for an election, how it could lead to domestic polarization and whether an election can be held safely and securely. Listen here: lnk.to/bigstory
Mark Carney has suspended trade talks with the #U.S. and announced dollar-for-dollar retaliatory #tariffs in response to Trump's latest tariffs on $28B worth of Canadian goods. @dalhousieu.bsky.social political science professor Lori Turnbull joins us breaks it down lnk.to/bigstory
August 24, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Mark Carney has suspended trade talks with the #U.S. and announced dollar-for-dollar retaliatory #tariffs in response to Trump's latest tariffs on $28B worth of Canadian goods. @dalhousieu.bsky.social political science professor Lori Turnbull joins us breaks it down lnk.to/bigstory
In today’s digitally saturated world, third places are being forgotten. But these physical third spaces are more important to social connection than we think. On today’s episode: a case for more third spaces with @thestar.com columnist @justinling.ca . Listen here: lnk.to/bigstory
August 21, 2026 at 3:25 PM
In today’s digitally saturated world, third places are being forgotten. But these physical third spaces are more important to social connection than we think. On today’s episode: a case for more third spaces with @thestar.com columnist @justinling.ca . Listen here: lnk.to/bigstory
A historic #energy deal between #Newfoundland and #Labrador and #Quebec has been announced. However, it remains unsigned amid a looming Quebec election and pending Indigenous approval. @mcgill.ca professor François Bouffard explains why this agreement is so significant: lnk.to/bigstory
August 20, 2026 at 4:00 PM
A historic #energy deal between #Newfoundland and #Labrador and #Quebec has been announced. However, it remains unsigned amid a looming Quebec election and pending Indigenous approval. @mcgill.ca professor François Bouffard explains why this agreement is so significant: lnk.to/bigstory