Alan Bernstein: Doubt Everything

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Ep. 1 - The Early Years

Predict My Future: The Science of Us

44:58 - Oct 23, 2018

Meet the most studied people in the world - 1,037 individuals followed since their birth in 1972.
Ep. 2 - Prehistory

Digging for Britain

52:00 - Oct 23, 2018

Alice Roberts continues her journey with an amazing array of finds from prehistory, including flint tools that push back the date of human occupation.
Ep. 1 - The Amazing World of Gravity

The Amazing World of Gravity

44:20 - Oct 23, 2018

Theoretical physicist Jim Al-Khalili seeks the true story of gravity and explores how Galileo, Newton, and Einstein revolutionized science.
Ep. 3 - Wind

How the Earth Changed History

58:54 - Oct 23, 2018

Iain sets sail on one of the fastest racing boats ever built to explore the story of our turbulent relationship with the wind.
Beyond the Spectrum (Feature Version)

1:26:03 - Oct 22, 2018

Two-year-old Oskar is diagnosed with severe autism. His parents decide to drop everything for a year to focus on his therapy.
Ep. 5 - What is the Secret of Life?

The Story of Science

59:08 - Oct 22, 2018

The secret of life.
Ep. 2 - Socrates

Genius of the Ancient World

58:28 - Oct 22, 2018

Historian Bettany Hughes visits Greece on the trail of the maverick thinker Socrates, who was executed for his beliefs.
Wild Australia: Realm of the Wombat

National Geographic

43:59 - Oct 22, 2018

Wombats seem to spend most of their time sleeping, but they're experts of survival.
Undercover Jihadi

58:00 - Oct 21, 2018

Counter-terrorism expert Mubin Shaikh, a former extremist, is on a quest to stop the radicalization of Muslim youth in Canada and around the world.

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The Agenda with Steve Paikin

Saving Species, On a Budget

32:28 - Oct 22, 2018

The Agenda discusses a new tool that's helping conservationists determine which actions would save the most species per dollar.
Emotions and Economics

21:37 - Oct 22, 2018

The Agenda welcomes Dan Ariely to discuss the emotions behind financial decisions.
Exploring Culture One Word At A Time

9:47 - Oct 19, 2018

Hosts Pippa Johnstone and Karina Palmitesta talk to Jeyan Jeganathan about TVO's new podcast, Word Bomb.
The Hexanal Project

5:19 - Oct 19, 2018

Ontario Hubs field producer Jeyan Jeganathan discusses the use of hexanal to lengthen the life of fruit.
Ontario Hubs: Big Business of Cannabis

9:32 - Oct 19, 2018

The Agenda discusses an Ontario-based cannabis production plant in Smith Falls.
10 Questions About Voting in Municipal Elections

10:14 - Oct 19, 2018

The Agenda welcomes Gabriel Eidelman of the Munk School of Global Affairs and Public Policy, to answer ten questions about municipal elections.
Costing the Cancellation of Cap and Trade

19:55 - Oct 19, 2018

The Agenda welcomes Peter Weltman, Ontario's financial accountability officer, to discuss what the cancellation of cap and trade means for Ontario.
Greater Golden Horseshoe Housing Crunch

20:49 - Oct 18, 2018

The Agenda looks at housing issues in the Greater Golden Horseshoe as the municipal elections draw nearer.
Affordable Housing and the Toronto Election

33:27 - Oct 18, 2018

The Agenda discusses Toronto's affordable housing issues as the municipal election draws near.

Current Affairs

Will the Tories’ new supervised-injection policy be enough to deal with the opioid epidemic?

Published On: Oct 23, 2018

ANALYSIS: The government has announced that it will continue to fund Ontario’s existing facilities and develop a broader plan — but advocates say the province needs to do more, writes John Michael McGrath.
How China is positioning itself at the centre of global trade

Published On: Oct 23, 2018

The Belt and Road Initiative is opening up markets worldwide — but not everyone welcomes growing Chinese engagement.
Ep. 6 – Singular ‘they’: Busting open the binary

Published On: Oct 23, 2018

Hosts Pippa Johnstone and Karina Palmitesta trace the evolution of a small word that’s had an outsize impact.
How a Thunder Bay high school is changing lives through healthy food

Published On: Oct 22, 2018

At this all-Indigenous high school, chef Mandi O’Connor and her students are building community one meal at a time.
Meet the former OHL player who’s fighting homophobia in hockey

Published On: Oct 22, 2018

Brock McGillis came out after his hockey career ended — now he’s coaching young players on how to stop using hateful language on and off the ice.
Welcome to On Docs, a TVO Podcast

Published On: Oct 19, 2018

'On Docs' is a brand-new podcast about documentaries and the stories they tell. Join host Colin Ellis for conversations with filmmakers from around the globe.
Why the Tories’ inquiry is the Liberals’ worst nightmare

Published On: Oct 19, 2018

OPINION: It’s never good for a government when its dirty laundry is aired in public. But revelations from this week’s committee hearing strike at the heart of the Liberals’ identity, writes John Michael McGrath
Who’s a good boy? How your dog can become a therapy animal in Ontario

Published On: Oct 19, 2018

Therapy dogs visit seniors’ residences, schools, community centres, and libraries — and demand is growing. Is your canine qualified for the job?
How one Ontario company is turning ugly food into a beautiful thing

Published On: Oct 18, 2018

ANALYSIS: Supermarkets throw out perfectly good produce by the tonne — just because it’s unattractive. Through Flashfoodbox, consumers can rescue it, writes Corey Mintz.

Ontario Hubs - Eastern

What happens when ride sharing meets public transit?

Published On: Oct 17, 2018

Late-night commuters in Belleville now have a new transit option: their very own bus on demand. We go there to find out how it works.
Meet the dinosaur that’s being uncovered in Trenton

Published On: Oct 15, 2018

Thanks to one Ontario company, the recently discovered Zuul crurivastator is seeing the light of day for the first time in 75 million years.
No contest: Why it matters when candidates run unopposed

Published On: Oct 11, 2018

On municipal-election day, hundreds of candidates will win by acclamation in communities across Ontario — but what does that mean for democracy?
Get off our lawn: How a local truce could mean the end of election signs in one Ontario community

Published On: Sep 13, 2018

Candidates in Kingston’s Portsmouth district won’t use lawn signs during the 2018 municipal-election campaign. Will politicians elsewhere follow their lead?
How Ontario’s heritage lighthouses went up in smoke

Published On: Sep 11, 2018

The oldest surviving lighthouse on the Canadian side of the St. Lawrence burned down in July — but on the American side, seven are still standing.
Honouring the ‘fallen sisters‘ of Kingston’s shuttered Prison for Women

Published On: Aug 10, 2018

A developer wants to transform the property — but a local group is fighting to ensure that the institution’s history is not forgotten.
What legal weed will mean for two small Ontario communities

Published On: Aug 09, 2018

The pot industry has been a boon to Smiths Falls and to Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory — but while legalization is likely to help one community, it could harm the other.
Be skeptical about claims that Amazon will create ‘good, middle-class jobs’

Published On: Jul 19, 2018

ANALYSIS: The online retailing giant has a reputation for tough working conditions — and there’s evidence the company destroys as many jobs as it creates, writes Adam McDowell.
Why Canadian cities are asking Kingston for public-transit advice

Published On: Jul 16, 2018

Empty buses were once a common sight in the city. Now, thanks to a few simple tactics, ridership is booming.

Ontario Hubs - Northwestern

How a Thunder Bay high school is changing lives through healthy food

Published On: Oct 22, 2018

At this all-Indigenous high school, chef Mandi O’Connor and her students are building community one meal at a time.
The never-ending fight to save one Ontario forest

Published On: Oct 12, 2018

The Farabout Peninsula boasts rare plants, threatened animals, historical artifacts, and more — so why won’t the province protect it permanently?
What one child’s suicide says about Ontario’s approach to First Nations health

Published On: Sep 24, 2018

Queen’s Park fell silent when MPP Sol Mamakwa paid tribute to 13-year-old Karlena Kamenawatamin, who killed herself last week. Mamakwa spoke to TVO.org about the suicide crisis on reserves and how government can take action.
Why a Thunder Bay dentist went on an oral-health ‘mission’ to a fly-in First Nation

Published On: Sep 20, 2018

Derval Clarke has long volunteered his services in his homeland of Jamaica. Last month, he travelled to another place that needs dental care — the remote community of Wunnumin Lake.
How the sauna became a cultural institution in Thunder Bay

Published On: Aug 17, 2018

When Finnish immigrants came to northwestern Ontario, they brought the sauna tradition with them — now it’s a way of life there.
The story of Thunder Bay’s socialist Finnish restaurant

Published On: Aug 13, 2018

Founded by loggers in northwestern Ontario, the Hoito has been serving up traditional Finnish fare and more for 100 years.
The human cost: What the cancellation of the basic-income pilot means for three Thunder Bay residents

Published On: Aug 03, 2018

The province has announced that it’s ending the project early. Now some participants are worried that they’ll lose everything.
The resurgence of powwows in Ontario

Published On: Jul 31, 2018

Powwows were once banned throughout the country, but the traditional celebrations of Indigenous cultures have made a comeback in recent years.
Ontario Hubs: An Indigenous Summer Tradition

The Agenda with Steve Paikin

4:01 - Jul 30, 2018

Ontario Hubs journalist Charnel Anderson describes the cultural importance of the powwow.

Ontario Hubs - Northeastern

Meet the former OHL player who’s fighting homophobia in hockey

Published On: Oct 22, 2018

Brock McGillis came out after his hockey career ended — now he’s coaching young players on how to stop using hateful language on and off the ice.
Why northern Ontario politics has a gender-parity problem

Published On: Sep 18, 2018

Just two of the 36 mayoral candidates in the region’s five largest cities are women — and while things are changing, some say they’re changing too slowly.
Why so many students in the north aren’t going to college or university

Published On: Sep 14, 2018

A recent study found that young people in northern Ontario are much less likely to pursue post-secondary education than their southern peers. Here’s why.
Ontario Hubs: Indigenous Culture Connection

The Agenda with Steve Paikin

8:32 - Sep 07, 2018

TVO's northeast Ontario Hub editor Claude Sharma gets us caught up on what he learned in the last few months about reconnecting with First Nations culture.
Why an immersive Ojibwe language program is taking students bowling

Published On: Aug 30, 2018

At the Eshki-nishnaabemjig camp in northeastern Ontario, adult learners are brushing up on their ancestral language.
Why First Nations are assuming responsibility for child-welfare cases

Published On: Aug 24, 2018

Indigenous-led agencies are taking over from the Children’s Aid Society — and placing children in homes where they can stay connected to their cultures.
Why an Ontario university is turning a former residential school into a museum

Published On: Aug 23, 2018

A new permanent exhibition at Algoma University commemorates the dark history of Shingwauk Indian Residential School.
Will northeastern Ontario finally get a children’s hospital?

Published On: Jul 11, 2018

Sudbury’s proposed NEO Kids hospital would help families with seriously ill children avoid frequent, gruelling road trips to the south — but with a new government in place, its future is uncertain.
The stars come out to shine at Ontario’s dark-sky preserves

Published On: Jul 09, 2018

At designated sites across the province, visitors can camp out and take in the stars — without light pollution getting in the way.

Ontario Hubs - Southwestern

How Ontario is fighting rabies from the sky

Published On: Oct 11, 2018

With a Twin Otter and vanilla-scented packets, the province is winning the battle against the disease.
How e-voting is taking over Ontario municipal elections

Published On: Oct 04, 2018

Remote electronic voting will be the only option in more than 150 municipalities this October — but experts say security and accessibility are still major concerns.
Why Ontario is struggling to fight Lake Erie’s toxic green goo

Published On: Oct 01, 2018

Scientists are warning that the province may not be able to meet phosphorus-reduction targets for the lake — so what’s putting Ontario behind schedule?
Can voters adapt to a more complicated ballot? London is counting on it

Published On: Sep 06, 2018

On October 22, London will become the first city in Ontario to use the ranked-ballot system — whether voters are ready for it or not.
The stag and doe: Heartwarming small-town tradition or shameless cash grab?

Published On: Aug 29, 2018

OPINION: Couples once used the prenuptial event to set themselves up for married life. Now the Ontario custom seems more about financing a dream wedding, writes Mark Crawford.
Why cities shouldn’t rely on satellite campuses to spur economic recovery

Published On: Aug 27, 2018

ANALYSIS: Municipalities across Ontario want to attract them — but university and college campuses are not a cure-all for ailing downtowns, writes Norma Zminkowska.
The tip of the fatberg: How London is leading the fight against an urban menace

Published On: Aug 23, 2018

Globs of waste stuck together with fat, oil, and grease have been wreaking havoc on sewer systems around the world — so an Ontario man came up with a way to prevent them from forming.
How can home-care users hold personal-support workers to account?

Published On: Aug 07, 2018

Problematic home-care experiences are common in Ontario — but clients say they have no effective complaints mechanism to turn to.
Ontario Hubs: Addiction in Cottage Country

The Agenda with Steve Paikin

5:29 - Jul 23, 2018

Ontario Hubs journalist Mary Baxter discusses the issue of addiction southwestern Ontario.

Ontario Hubs - Indigenous

How a Thunder Bay high school is changing lives through healthy food

Published On: Oct 22, 2018

At this all-Indigenous high school, chef Mandi O’Connor and her students are building community one meal at a time.
How Ontario can get the Ring of Fire back on track

Published On: Oct 04, 2018

ANALYSIS: Doug Ford says he’ll hop on a bulldozer if necessary — but a recent court decision about the Trans Mountain Pipeline shows there’s an easier way, writes Josh Dehaas.
What one child’s suicide says about Ontario’s approach to First Nations health

Published On: Sep 24, 2018

Queen’s Park fell silent when MPP Sol Mamakwa paid tribute to 13-year-old Karlena Kamenawatamin, who killed herself last week. Mamakwa spoke to TVO.org about the suicide crisis on reserves and how government can take action.
Why a Thunder Bay dentist went on an oral-health ‘mission’ to a fly-in First Nation

Published On: Sep 20, 2018

Derval Clarke has long volunteered his services in his homeland of Jamaica. Last month, he travelled to another place that needs dental care — the remote community of Wunnumin Lake.
Educators urge the Tory government to resume work on Indigenous curriculum

Published On: Sep 05, 2018

The Truth and Reconciliation Commission called for Indigenous issues to be covered in Canadian classrooms. This summer, Ontario’s education ministry halted work on the province’s response to that recommendation.
Why an immersive Ojibwe language program is taking students bowling

Published On: Aug 30, 2018

At the Eshki-nishnaabemjig camp in northeastern Ontario, adult learners are brushing up on their ancestral language.
Why First Nations are assuming responsibility for child-welfare cases

Published On: Aug 24, 2018

Indigenous-led agencies are taking over from the Children’s Aid Society — and placing children in homes where they can stay connected to their cultures.
Why an Ontario university is turning a former residential school into a museum

Published On: Aug 23, 2018

A new permanent exhibition at Algoma University commemorates the dark history of Shingwauk Indian Residential School.
How one Indigenous woman reclaimed her personal history through art

Published On: Aug 21, 2018

For her role in the film ‘Indian Horse,’ Edna Manitowabi drew from her own experiences of residential school.

Ontario Hubs - Hubs Video

Ontario Hubs: Big Business of Cannabis

The Agenda with Steve Paikin

9:32 - Oct 19, 2018

The Agenda discusses an Ontario-based cannabis production plant in Smith Falls.
The Hexanal Project

The Agenda with Steve Paikin

5:19 - Oct 19, 2018

Ontario Hubs field producer Jeyan Jeganathan discusses the use of hexanal to lengthen the life of fruit.
Peddling Cycle Safety in Collingwood

Ontario Hubs

5:41 - Oct 12, 2018

Ontario Hubs field producer Jeyan Jeganathan travels to Collingwood to learn about tensions surrounding cycling in the region.
Ontario Hubs: Combatting Crime in the North

The Agenda with Steve Paikin

12:53 - Oct 12, 2018

Ontario Hubs reporters, Jon Thompson and Claude Sharma discuss crime in Ontario's north as a municipal election issue.
Ontario Hubs: Lake Erie's Toxic Problem

The Agenda with Steve Paikin

6:11 - Oct 05, 2018

Mary Baxter, TVO's southwestern Ontario reporter, discusses her recent research on Lake Erie's algae problem.
Ontario Hubs: A Voice for the North

The Agenda with Steve Paikin

17:03 - Sep 28, 2018

The Agenda welcomes Sol Mamakwa to discuss suicide among Indigenous youth.
Ontario Hubs: Indigenous Culture Connection

The Agenda with Steve Paikin

8:32 - Sep 07, 2018

TVO's northeast Ontario Hub editor Claude Sharma gets us caught up on what he learned in the last few months about reconnecting with First Nations culture.
Ontario Hubs: The Finnish Saunas of Thunder Bay

The Agenda with Steve Paikin

3:54 - Aug 17, 2018

Northwestern Ontario Hubs journalist Jon Thompson talks about Finnish saunas in Thunder Bay.
Ontario Hubs: An Indigenous Summer Tradition

The Agenda with Steve Paikin

4:01 - Jul 30, 2018

Ontario Hubs journalist Charnel Anderson describes the cultural importance of the powwow.

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