The Rundown

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 focuses on one topic that’s making headlines, examining it 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.

The Rundown is a news podcast hosted by TVO, with 100 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

TVO hosts The Rundown, a news show with 100 episodes published.

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  Is Online Gambling Becoming Too Hard to Ignore?

  Oct 1, 202629 min

  Gambling addiction can be easy to hide, even for someone in the public eye. Television and radio personality Rick Campanelli opens up about his own struggle with gambling and the impact it had behind the scenes of his successful career. Then, as online betting becomes easier to access and gambling ads increasingly surround sports, we ask whether Canada is doing enough to prevent addiction. Robin Campbell, co-founder of Ban Ads on Gambling, and CAMH scientist Nigel E. Turner discuss the risks of online gambling, how to recognize when someone may be struggling, and whether new restrictions on sports betting advertising could make a difference. Donate Today : https://tvo.me/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  How Do We Confront the History Beneath Our Feet?

  Sep 30, 202629 min

  What happens when an Indigenous burial ground is uncovered in a city? Reporter Gabrielle McMann examines who decides what happens next and the questions municipalities face. Then, we travel to Garden River First Nation to uncover the story of the men behind the "This Is Indian Land" message painted on a train bridge more than 50 years ago. And residential-school Survivor and Orange Shirt Day co-founder Phyllis Webstad reflects on her story, the meaning of the orange shirt, and the movement it inspired across Canada. Donate Today : https://tvo.me/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Is Canada Finding a Way Through Economic Uncertainty?

  Sep 29, 202629 min

  Canada's economy is navigating a trade war with the United States, tariffs, and uncertainty few could have predicted just a few years ago. Are we starting to find a way forward? Dawn Desjardins of Deloitte and Pedro Antunes of the Conference Board of Canada assess the economy and what comes next. Then, Erin Kelly of askpolly.ai looks at why Ontarians appear more optimistic about the future than expected. Donate Today : https://tvo.me/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  What's Happening to Passenger Rail in Ontario?

  Sep 28, 202629 min

  How well is Ontario's transportation network working for the people who rely on it? Karen Cross and Eric Miller examine VIA Rail's upcoming service changes and what they could mean for communities along the Toronto-Ottawa corridor. Then, John Michael McGrath looks at whether congestion pricing could help address the TTC's financial and service challenges. Plus, Rundown segment host Charlie Buckley hits the streets to find out how many people are actually using Toronto's contested bike lanes. Donate Today : https://tvo.me/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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  Is Canada's Housing Crisis About to Get Worse?

  Sep 24, 202629 min

  Why is housing still so unaffordable, and what would it take to change that? Mike Moffatt explains how interest rates and the broader economy are shaping Canada's housing market. Then, former UN Special Rapporteur Leilani Farha examines how we got into the housing crisis and what governments could do differently. And, Rundown producer Charlie Buckley asks whether homes can become more affordable without jeopardizing the financial security of existing homeowners. Donate Today : https://tvo.me/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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