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How is Bill 33, the Supporting Children and Students Act, affecting Ontario's special education system? Then, blind creator, speaker, and bestselling author Molly Burke on how she turns adversity into impact.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Why does Black history matter in Ontario classrooms? The Rundown breaks it down, then heads to St. Catharines to visit the historic Salem Chapel. Resident historian Rochelle Bush shares why this national treasure remains vital to Canada's understanding of Black resilience and freedom.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Polling suggests Canadians are increasingly worried about crime rising in their communities. Are these fears overblown or justified?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Is the international political economy shifting away from free-trade globalization toward state-directed economic strategies? Then, would a less integrated economy with the U.S. lead to monetary policy changes in Canada? See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With its future in doubt, could the Canada-U.S.-Mexico Agreement be abandoned altogether? Then, how will Canada's decision to lower tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles shape the country's trade landscape and when might they hit Canadian roads?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rundown digs into the current and future transit projects in Toronto and Ontario. Do users have a reason to be hopeful? Then, a couple of transit enthusiasts weigh in with their thoughts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As geopolitical tensions escalate across the Arctic, The Rundown looks at a moment that could redefine NATO's future and Canada's role within it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Part 2 of a candid conversation with U of T psychiatrist Roger McIntyre on why some depression resists standard care, the rapid, brain-changing promise of ketamine, and a new wave of treatments. Then, how easy is it for Ontarians to access cutting-edge treatments for depression and other mental-health issues?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Part 1 of a two-part interview, University of Toronto's Roger McIntyre discusses treatment-resistant depression, why many antidepressants fall short, and the growing promise of ketamine. Then, Ozempic for depression? The latest on GLP-1s and mental health.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Back in February 2025, Tiff Maklem, governor of the Bank of Canada, was set to give a speech. It was supposed to be about monetary policy. But then things changed - dramatically. That was almost a year ago. So what kind of consequences have we seen? And what is the overall state of the Canadian economy? Then, we take a look at the factors driving Canada's high youth-unemployment rate, which hit 13.3 per cent in December. Why is it so hard to find a job right now? And what can be done to bring that number back down.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Rundown examines two global crises putting Canada's foreign policy to the test. First, what can Canada do as President Donald Trump threatens new tariffs on U.S. allies who oppose American control of Greenland? Then, what role can Canada play as the situation in Iran continues to escalate?See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosted by Jeyan Jeganathan, The Rundown delivers original journalism and in-depth analysis of the social, political, cultural, and economic issues that shape life in Ontario. Each episode digs into the topics making headlines, examining them from different angles and through diverse points of view - providing the context you need to understand what's happening in the province and around the world. Join us starting January 19th. Subscribe wherever you get your podcasts.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.