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Tap into the stories that the GTA is talking about. Hosted by David Common. If you listen to one Toronto podcast, make it this one. From the team that brings you CBC Radio’s Metro Morning.
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Andrea Werhun's memoir largely inspired the Oscar-winning film "Anora". Now one year later, she'll get a starring role on the big screen herself -- in a documentary based on her memoir "Modern Whore."
The world's leading genocide scholars' association is calling Israel's action in Gaza a genocide. We'll unpack what that means with Omer Bartov an expert on the subject, who is also a former IDF soldier.
Metro Morning's career coach Emily Durham explains how managing up can actually benefit your whole team. Plus, the adults who are gearing up for summer camp in the GTA.
If you think about artificial intelligence and worry about a world where machines wipe out humans, Nobel Prize winner Geoffrey Hinton shares those concerns. But now he says there is one way to protect ourselves: We need to build A.I. to be like a mother.
Marcell Wilson is an anti-gun violence advocate and a family spokesperson for Javhai Roy's family. David speaks with him about what Javhai Roy's loss has meant for the people who knew him and what it says about gun violence in the GTA.
As the Eglinton Crosstown opening continues to be delayed, located in thick of construction is the neighbourhood of Little Jamaica. Guest host Stephanie Skenderis speaks to Diana Lalor with the Little Jamaica BIA. Plus, the Toronto artist highlighting the beauty of pigeons.
The demands of modern life can be demanding. Kim De Laat is an assistant professor of organization and human behaviour at the University of Waterloo. She explains why people are turning to workplace apps and practices to manage their personal lives.Plus, Haydn Watters hangs out with the Boys and Girls Club West Scarborough to hear about their visit with mega superstar The Weeknd.
Take a step through history at Old City Hall. While the City considers what to do with one of Toronto's architectural jewels, they've reopened it for public visits and weddings. Our reporter Haydn Watters takes a tour and we hear from the first couple to be married there in about 35 years.Plus, worms! Southern Ontario is the worm capital of North America. We dig into this underground economy with reporter Inori Roy.
The CBC's Eric Szeto speaks to David about his investigation into fascist fight clubs operating in Hamilton and Niagara region.
They're a trending. They've got millions of streams. And they don't actually exist. Guest host Stephanie Skenderis explores the A.I. generated music group Velvet Sundown is changing the music industry. She speaks with U of T's Ely Lyonbloom and Toronto musician Skye Wallace about it.
Guest host Jill Dempsey speaks with Managing Director of the Canadian SHIELD Institute Vass Bednar about the growing problem of sludge. Plus, producer Shyloe Fagan hits the streets to hear sludge stories from Torontonians.
Cameron Collins is 12-years-old and loves cars. David spoke to him about how his love of cars inspired his classmates to put on an inclusive car show to raise awareness around autism.
It's name is BeBot and it's cleaning up Ontario's beaches this summer. David speaks with Melissa Young, CEO of Pollution Probe about it. Plus, Environmental Defence's Karen Wirsig speaks to David about the province's proposal to pull back on some of its recycling program.
Depending who you ask, they are either ruining the ecosystem or restoring it. David speaks to Ontario Nature's Andres Jimenez Monge about Cormorants.
Roberta Pike is the director of Indigenous Wellness at Unity Health Toronto. She tells David about a new wellness centre at St. Mike's that is hoping to help mend the relationship between the healthcare system and Indigenous people in Toronto. Plus, why Marsha Shandur is encouraging people in the city to tap into the childhood joy of parachutes.
It was a normal coffee run -- until Michael Taylor heard the crunch. He reflects with David on the moment he hit a priest with his car and how it changed how he drives.
Colleen Krempulec is a managing partner with Hazelview Properties. She tells David why the company is offering private health care as an incentive to its tenants. Plus, David speaks to Vivian Stamatopoulos, a long-term care advocate, about a bill recently introduced by the province that would remove inspection reports from the public record after three years.
Renowned scholar Timothy Snyder talks to David about the impact of Donald Trump's populism and what is needed to forge a future beyond the removal of oppression.
Royson James covered the city for 35 years as a journalist with the Toronto Star. Now, he's been honoured with the Order of Ontario for his work. He talks to David about how the industry has changed.
Stephen Toope is the former vice-chancellor of Cambridge University and current CEO of the Canadian Institute for Advanced Research. He speaks to David about Donald Trump's feud with America's oldest and wealthiest school: Harvard University.
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