The Rundown

Local government has a major impact on everyday life, but how well do Ontarians understand what municipalities are responsible for? Charlie Buckley hits the streets of Toronto to put voters' knowledge to the test. Then, with voter disengagement and political burnout challenging local democracy, France Bélisle, Peter MacLeod, and Lindsay Jones discuss why Ontarians should vote, what it takes to run for office, and how to strengthen participation in municipal politics.Donate Today : https://tvo.me/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

General Wayne Eyre retired in 2024 after four decades of military service, most recently as Canada's chief of the defence staff. What did his time at the top teach him about the state of Canada's military and the politics shaping it? Then, Ann Fitz-Gerald of the Balsillie School of International Affairs examines Canada's new Defence, Security and Resilience Bank. What role could it play in confronting today's security challenges, and what happens if some countries choose not to join?Donate Today : https://tvo.me/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Canada's relationship with China appears to be entering a new chapter. Lynette Ong, Distinguished Professor of Chinese Politics at the University of Toronto, and Jeff Nankivell, president and CEO of the Asia Pacific Foundation of Canada, examine what's driving closer economic ties and what they could mean for Canada. Then, as Canada cuts tariffs on some Chinese electric vehicles, Moe Kabbara, CEO of the Transition Accelerator, looks at whether greater co-operation with China could create new opportunities for Canadian manufacturing and supply chains.Donate Today : https://tvo.me/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Sudan is facing what the International Rescue Committee calls the world's largest humanitarian crisis. Political scientist Ian Spears examines the prospects for peace, while Unravelled looks at the International Criminal Court's investigation into possible war crimes. Then, Mamoun Hassan and Walaa Hassanien share what they witnessed after returning to Sudan on a humanitarian mission, and the story of the country beyond the conflict.Donate Today : https://tvo.me/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As governments promise to protect Canadian jobs and industries, are their policies delivering? United Steelworkers president Ron Wells and McMaster University professor emeritus Wayne Lewchuk discuss the fallout from Stelco layoffs and the future of Hamilton's steelworkers. Then, Toronto Star investigative reporter Frédérik Plante examines questions about Ottawa's "buy Canadian" policy and where federal procurement dollars are actually going.Donate Today : https://tvo.me/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.