The Raben Report

The time has come. TOMORROW on The Raben Report, we celebrate our 100th Episode, and say goodbye to you, after 10 seasons. Yes, on this episode, in a 2 HOUR EXTRAVAGANZA EVENT we take a walk down memory lane with current and former main panelists of the show! Joining the panel is former Main Panelist from Seasons 1-6, Marshall Darbyshire AND Season 6 Main Panelist Tamar Lyons!!! That's right, we've got TWO Raben Report alumni back for this SPECIAL EVENT! Together we have got SO MUCH in store for you! From our beginnings, to a Trivia Challenge for our panelists LIVE on air, the fun begins WHEN YOU PRESS PLAY! PLUS we'll be showing some NEVER BEFORE SEEN FOOTAGE from some of our promo video shoots! You CANNOT miss this episode. Of course, we'll also get a little sentimental. Our panel reflects on why they became a part of The Raben Report, and what impact the show has had on them. LATER, you'll hear about everyone's next projects post-Raben Report! FINALLY, Elliott closes the show with his FINAL Raben Rant, that you DO NOT want to miss. The Raben Report's 100th Episode Special is NOW AVAILABLE for your listening pleasure.

Time to spit out some FACTS! Education is an internationally recognized human right. And thankfully, Canada is ranked among the top three nations, in terms of its' quality. On this episode of The Raben Report, we talk about Education in Canada. From public schools, to private schools, Universities and International merits, you're going to learn a lot from this episode! And joining the panel tomorrow night to dive deep into the intricacies of the Canadian Education System is returning guest, Tonya Wiseman. This is our SECOND LAST SHOW so DO NOT MISS THIS ONE! Check it out RIGHT NOW!

Let's come together and feel alright - Bob Marley. On this episode of The Raben Report, we talk about Diversity & Inclusion. Canada is already one of the most diverse countries in the world. With over 250 different ethnic origins, Multiculturalism has been called our strength. However, there has been a growing push, for many years now to be even more inclusive in the world. Whether that be in the TV and Film Industry, or the corporate workplace - the push for diversity is stronger than ever. Inclusive language is also a major talking point, from terms like LGBTQIA2S, to BIPOC and even LatinX - how far does inclusion go? And joining the panel to dive deep into the importance of inclusion is Yan Shvartsman! We've only got 3 shows left so DO NOT MISS THIS ONE! Check it out RIGHT NOW!

One of the most anticipated, and requested episodes is NOW AVAILABLE! That’s right – get ready for one of the most important conversations The Raben Report has ever had. Black Lives Matter. Nearly a decade after starting out as a simple hashtag, Black Lives Matter has grown to an international movement, and continues to be at the forefront of local, national and international news. From protests, to petitions and police brutality - no stone was left unturned in our discussion. As the topic is so important, we bringout on not ONE but TWO guests to give us their perspectives on this sensitive subject. Joining the panel are Victoire Tshibangu and Jahvier Wright. Check out this extended episode of The Raben Report RIGHT NOW!

One of the most talked about, and yet sensitive subjects today is Gender Identity. And as a result, The Raben Report is going to discuss it. There has been a growing movement within the gender diverse community and abroad for acceptance and tolerance for those that don’t identify as their biological sex. While these people are protected from discrimination and harassment under the Ontario Human Rights Code, there are still a lot of societal pressures they face, and questions they encounter. Why do you identify this way? Why don’t you act your gender? And are you sure it isn’t a phase? On this episode of The Raben Report, our panel will engage in a very respectful discussion on these topics and more. From listing your pronouns in bios, to trans athletes in sport, nothing will be left off the table. And joining the panel to give us their important perspective on all things Gender is Noah Staniforth! Tune in to this really informative, and production discussion RIGHT NOW.

Well, it’s that time of year again – a check up on our neighbours down south. April 20th - 3 months to the day President Joe Biden took office. Time flies, doesn’t it? Well, as with most employees it’s time for a quarterly performance review. From an excruciatingly long election, to the major policies that have rocked this administration, we’ve got a lot of ground to cover. On this episode of The Raben Report, our panel takes a look back at how the first 90 days of this administration have played out. Where has Biden succeeded, and where has he failed? And how has V.P. Harris adjusted to her new role? Joining the panel to help us examine the pros and cons is retuning guest, and good friend of the show, Zehavi Zynoberg! Check out this extended episode right now!

What is real? What is not? Do the Rotshchilds run the world? And does Elliott secretly only love Céline Dion for the attention? These questions and more are the results of what are known as Conspiracy Theories. On this episode of The Raben Report, our panel takes a deep, dark webbed look at how conspiracy theories are formed, how they spread, and why people believe them. Plus, we'll take a look at the Conspiracies surrounding the current Coronavirus Pandemic. And joining the panel this week to help us dig through the data is returning guest, Hannah Salamon-Vegh! Check out this QUESTIONABLE episode right now!

What do we want? JUSTICE! When do we want it? NOW! Heard that before? We have. Activism has been on the rise for quite a while, but why? This week on The Raben Report, our panel examined this spike in support for important causes. From protests, to petitions and even posts on social media, what's going on? Has our world become more unjust, or is it just trendy? Joining the panel to help understand this and many other questions, is special guest Kevin Ofori! This is one of the best episodes of The Raben Report produced, and you get to listen to it RIGHT NOW!

One of the hardest decisions one can make, is to end their own life. That's why, safeguards must be put in place to keep those most vulnerable from abusing AND being abused by the system. So with the new changes for mentally ill individuals to access Medically Assisted Death, how can we make sure that those protections still work? Tomorrow on The Raben Report, returning guest Tonya Wiseman joins the panel to discuss the very sensitive subject, of Assisted Dying. You WON'T want to miss this important episode, so check it right now.

MUSIC! MUSICA! MUSIQUE! No matter how you say it, Music is a language in itself. On this episode of The Raben Report, our panel takes on Current Music. That's right, from Drivers License to WAP, we try to understand why the youth of today enjoy this or any music that isn't Céline Dion? And joining the panel this week to help us answer these questions and more, is Victoire Tshibangu! Tune in NOW for a very insightful episode!

The Final Season of The Raben Report Premieres TOMORROW! And we’ve got a show YOU DO NOT WANT TO MISS! What's the one thing dominating headlines this year? Coronavirus. Coronavirus Part III is the third and (hopefully) final instalment of this set of episodes! On tomorrow's show, we take a look at a year under Covid; how has the world changed, what's going on with the vaccines and is the end in sight? Joining the panel to help answer these questions and more is Independant MPP for York Centre, Roman Baber! We get the EXCLUSIVE take on the state of the pandemic here at home, and we unpack why he made his headline-making decision. You DO NOT want to miss this! So tune in NOW to the Season 10 Premiere!

On the Season 9 Finale of The Raben Report, things are going to get sexual… With 1 Male Host, and 3 Female Guests…there’s only 1 thing that can happen… A civil discussion on an important matter of course! What did YOU think we were talking about??? You NASTIES! Lucky for you, we are easily accessible – unlike OnlyFans & Sex Work! That’s right, in-person and virtual sex work is tomorrow’s topic – a nice distraction for you while The Raben Report is off the air! With Covid-19 ending in-person events in ALL forms, sex workers – and sex seekers – have had to adapt. Hence, OnlyFans’ rise in success. With the help of our guest panelist Michelle Correa, our panel examines the differences and similarities between OnlyFans and regular sex work. Is OnlyFans prostitution? Does it empower women? Find out tomorrow! The Raben Report's SEASON 9 FINALE is NOW AVAILABLE to listen to on YOUR favourite podcast platform! TUNE IN NOW! It may be the last episode...forever...

SHUT IT DOWN! – Says the Government. But The Raben Report lives another day… As of Monday November 23rd, Toronto and Peel are under regional lockdown – and that’s EXACTLY what our team is going to discuss from our studio in YORK REGION! Tomorrow, we get together once more to examine the new lockdowns imposed by the Ontario Government, while also looking at lockdowns more broadly. Joining the panel this week to help us cut through the noise is Hannah Salamon-Vegh! Are lockdowns necessary? Do they work? Will The Raben Report be shut down – AGAIN? Get the answers to these and all other pressing questions RIGHT NOW!

In this corner, dating back thousands of years with several interpretations, we have RELIGION! And in this corner, powered by modern day ideology and law, we have GOVERNMENT! That’s right, it’s the showdown of the century between Church and State! LET’S GET READY TO RUMBLE! Or should we? The idea of Separation between church and state is not new, but it is more relevant than ever. Between America’s embrace of religion due to the current administration, religious extremism around the world, and a lack of religious affiliation in young people here at home, there is A LOT to unpack. Joining the panel to help us do just that is returning guest commentator, Tonya Wiseman! Check out this eye-opening episode RIGHT NOW!

It ain't over till it's over. Last week we brought you a Live Election Special, and we finished without the final results. To this day, all the votes have STILL not been counted which is why we are going to examine what happened over the past week in our U.S. Elections 2020 - Debrief. While the media declared Joe Biden the President-Elect, Donald Trump has not conceded, and is taking legal action. To help examine all that's gone on over the past week, we bring back Zehavi Zynoberg to join the panel on this post-mortem show. Do you accept the results of the 2020 U.S. Elections? See what our panel thinks RIGHT NOW!

Well, it's November 3rd. The big day. No, not your birthday. It’s Election Day 2020. For the first time EVER, The Raben Report will be covering an election after an entire cycle. That’s right, we brought you our FIRST EVER SPECIAL on the 2016 U.S. Election 4 years ago. And right now, we bring you our U.S. Election Special 2020.  Prepare yourself for a 2-HOUR JAM-PACKED SHOW! We’ll break down the last 4 years under Trump, as well as what another 4 years of Trump vs. 4 years of Biden might look like. And to top it off, we’ve got a MASSIVE giveaway provided by Primitive Power Training! You absolutely DO NOT want to MISS this show. And joining the panel to help break down all that’s going on with our neighbours down south, is good friend of the show, Zehavi Zynoberg! To hear what went down on Election Night in The Raben Report studio, have a listen RIGHT NOW!

For those of you that have been tuning in to The Raben Report since its’ inception, you’ll remember that we covered Abortion in our Season 1 Finale! Season 1 - wow.  Now normally, we don’t cover topics we’ve discussed previously, but with Amy Coney Barrett’s potential appointment to the Supreme Court, and Poland’s new Supreme Court ruling banning almost all abortions, we decided it was important to bring the topic but into the limelight. Especially, with an all female panel this time around!  And joining the panel this week, is Nina Govaert! This is a VERY informative and eye-opening episode. To find out why, check it out RIGHT NOW!

Did someone say free money? This week on The Raben Report, our panel takes on Universal Basic Income! While the idea has been around for decades, the COVID-19 pandemic has renewed calls for a standard and steady monthly income. Filling in for Jerome this week is Jake Beck, and joining the panel as our special guest is Ana Rizo! We had a truly LIVELY discussion that you do NOT want to miss!

Smile! Be positive! About your body, that is. Tomorrow on The Raben Report, we get physical…figuratively speaking. We talk body positivity, and how the movement has evolved. From the origins in the 1960’s, to the current wave, our panel examines the significance of the idea - both positively and negatively. Filling in for Jerome this week is good friend of the show, Keyaan Nejad, and joining the panel as our guest panelist is another good friend, Tonya Wiseman! This episode is tame but VERY interesting... Check it out right now!

This episode will NOT be cancelled...unlike our topic, Cancel Culture! Known as a widely popular form of protest, is it always warranted? Has Cancel Culture gone too far - or not far enough? Find out what the panel thinks as we discuss everything from personal experiences, celebrities and even the renaming of public places. Joining the show this week is Corey Davidson! This is a GOOD one!