Searching for Richard Simmons

The Agenda with Steve Paikin

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"Missing Richard Simmons," a series that looked into the whereabouts of the fitness guru and why he decided to drop out of the public spotlight, was one of 2017's most successful podcasts. Filmmaker and podcaster Dan Taberski joins The Agenda to discuss Simmons and why he thinks his series struck such a chord with the public.

Episode:

The True Cost of Food; Searching for Richard Simmons

Aired:

Jan 08, 2018

The Agenda Videos

27:44

Finding the True Cost of Food

Jan 08, 2018
20:11

The Truth About Mammography

Mar 20, 2019
34:24

An Ontario State of Mind

Mar 20, 2019
38:34

Rental Housing Disrepair

Mar 19, 2019
16:29

An Urban Homelessness Crusader

Mar 19, 2019
27:57

Defending Canada's Shores

Mar 18, 2019
29:39

A Renewed Senate

Mar 18, 2019
20:26

The Agenda's Week in Review

Mar 15, 2019
6:57

Ontario Hubs: Indigenizing Digital Media

Mar 15, 2019
25:57

Getting Canada Ready For The Future

Mar 15, 2019
18:54

The Future of Pharmacare

Mar 14, 2019
35:06

Battling Vaccine Myths

Mar 14, 2019

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March 19, 2019 - 44:29
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The Agenda with Steve Paikin

The Truth About Mammography
March 20, 2019 - 20:11
The Agenda welcomes journalist Renée Pellerin to discuss her new book, "Conspiracy of Hope: The Truth about Breast Cancer Screening."
An Ontario State of Mind
March 20, 2019 - 34:24
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Rental Housing Disrepair
March 19, 2019 - 38:34
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An Urban Homelessness Crusader
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The Agenda discusses the relationship between health and homelessness.
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Ontario Hubs: Indigenizing Digital Media
March 15, 2019 - 6:57
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Getting Canada Ready For The Future
March 15, 2019 - 25:57
The Agenda welcomes Navdeep Bains, federal minister of innovation, science and economic development, to discuss the Liberal government's plans for boosting innovation.

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