The Agenda with Steve Paikin
The Agenda with Steve Paikin is TVO's flagship current affairs program - devoted to exploring the social, political, cultural and economic issues that are changing our world, at home and abroad. The Agenda airs weeknights at 8:00 PM EST on TVO - Ontario's Public Media ...
The Agenda with Steve Paikin is TVO's flagship current affairs program - devoted to exploring the social, political, cultural and economic issues that are changing our world, at home and abroad. The Agenda airs weeknights at 8:00 PM EST on TVO - Ontario's Public Media Broadcaster.
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What's Happening to Canada?
Ralph Nader, former presidential candidate and consumer advocate, gives viewers ...
Ralph Nader, former presidential candidate and consumer advocate, gives viewers his ideas on Canada under Stephen Harper's leadership, and the "false premise" of American-Canadian integration. He's also written the introduction for a new anthology "Canada After Harper" - essays on Stephen Harper's policies and their consequences.
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The Agenda's Week in Review
Canada's energy economy, Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, an all-candidates ...
Canada's energy economy, Green Party Leader Elizabeth May, an all-candidates round-table, Europe's approach to refugees and the distinct relationship between Omar Khadr and his principle lawyer -- the Agenda highlights its week of programming.
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Uber Everywhere
Ottawa. Waterloo. Hamilton. Cities across the province have been grappling ...
Ottawa. Waterloo. Hamilton. Cities across the province have been grappling with what to do about the private vehicle service Uber X. Ontario's capital city saw hundreds of taxi drivers flood City Hall this week to voice their belief that not only is Uber breaking the law, but it's also putting passengers and other drivers at risk. Will Uber ever replace taxis?
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A Sea of People - MSF in the Mediterranean
Médecins Sans Frontières Canada has Canadian volunteers, including Dr. Simon ...
Médecins Sans Frontières Canada has Canadian volunteers, including Dr. Simon Bryant, on rescue ships in the Mediterranean where they are facing the deadly daily drama of the ongoing refugee crisis. Bryant, along with Stephen Cornish, the Executive Director of MSF Canada, join The Agenda to discuss the humanitarian crisis, the response of various European countries and the responsibility of North Americans.
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From Radical to Reformer
Maajid Nawaz, a former member of the radical Islamist group ...
Maajid Nawaz, a former member of the radical Islamist group Hizb ut-Tahrir, is now the chairman of Quilliam, a think tank that challenges the narratives of Islamist extremists. He joins The Agenda to discuss his journey from radical to reformer and his new book, "Islam and the Future of Tolerance," a dialogue between him and the atheist Sam Harris.
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The Case of the Child Soldier
Captured after a firefight with American forces in 2002, Omar ...
Captured after a firefight with American forces in 2002, Omar Khadr was the youngest detainee and also last Western soldier held at Guantanamo prison. Dennis Edney, one of his lawyers, successfully got Khadr repatriated to Canada and eventually released. Their story of lawyer and client, guardian and charge, is chronicled in the new documentary, "Guantanamo's Child: Omar Khadr." Edney talks to Steve Paikin about the complicated legal challenges of the Khadr case and the person behind the public image of the child soldier.
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Europe's Approach to Refugees
The European Union is far from united on its approach ...
The European Union is far from united on its approach to how to contend with refugees, even though hundreds of thousands will seek refuge there. A panel of experts discusses how to divvy up responsibility between the countries.
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Israel from the Left Flank
The Agenda examines the impact of the Iran nuclear deal ...
The Agenda examines the impact of the Iran nuclear deal - how it's deepened existing conflicts among Israelis, and also among Jews worldwide who disagree with Israel's policies. Aluf Benn, editor-in-chief of the Israeli national daily, "Haaratz," joins Steve Paikin.
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Economic Platforms: Ontario Edition
For many voters, elections are ultimately decided on economic matters. ...
For many voters, elections are ultimately decided on economic matters. So, what do the federal parties have on offer for Ontario's economic challenges? The Agenda presents an all- candidates roundtable to discuss how Ontario fits into the economic plans of all four parties.
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Election 2015: Leading the Greens
Green Party leader Elizabeth May heads the federal party with ...
Green Party leader Elizabeth May heads the federal party with the fewest seats at dissolution in the House of Commons but she's got big plans for her party, and the country. She joins Steve Paikin to discuss what the Green Party has to offer Canada.
