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The Agenda in the Summer

The Question of Diversity in Art

The Agenda with Steve Paikin

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In "The Subtweet," author, visual artist, musician, and university professor Vivek Shraya cuts to the heart of ambition, competition, and what it's like for a person of colour in music and art. Nam Kiwanuka talks to her about the experiences that led to writing a commentary on diversity, arts, and social media culture, and also about her mentorship of older writers through VS Books, her publishing imprint, a division of Arsenal Pulp Press.

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Creative Connections vs. Social Media

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Jul 09, 2020

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Documentaries

Main Street Ontario: Ottawa
Main Street Ontario
August 15, 2020 - 4:02
Smoked meat sandwiches weren't the only attraction at Nate's Deli. The man behind the counter was Dave Smith.
Beauty
August 15, 2020 - 23:21
Filmmaker Christina Willings explores the lives of five kids who are challenging gender norms.
My Millennial Life
August 15, 2020 - 54:23
A look through the eyes of a group of 20-somethings at the obstacles they face in making their mark on the world.
Monty Don's Paradise Gardens - Ep. 2
Monty Don's Paradise Gardens
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Monty Don continues his quest to uncover the secrets of paradise gardens - in Turkey, in India, and at home in the United Kingdom.
Main Street Ontario: Kingston
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If you're looking for a specific record, you'll probably find it at Brian's Record Option in Kingston - but you'll need his help.
Ocean of Energy
The Water Brothers
August 14, 2020 - 25:30
At the Bay of Fundy, site of the world's largest tides, the brothers discover the ocean's energy potential.
The River Runs Dry
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August 14, 2020 - 25:30
The Jordan River has been reduced to a trickle, and the brothers travel to the Middle East to investigate.
Sopheap Pich
Brilliant Ideas
August 14, 2020 - 24:07
Sopheap Pich is one of Cambodia's most exciting and internationally recognized artists. His instantly recognizable bamboo and rattan sculptures are shaping the South East Asian contemporary art world.
Family Camera
August 14, 2020 - 58:30
Through the stories of five exceptional Canadian families, this film explores how photos document our lives and bear witness to history.

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August 14, 2020 - 3:58
How a town rallied to save Temagami Dry ginger ale.
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August 14, 2020 - 22:15
What influence does drag performance culture have on mainstream society?
Tom Rand: Can Capitalism Stop Climate Change?
August 13, 2020 - 26:37
Environmentalist Tom Rand discusses his book, "The Case for Climate Capitalism."
The Legacy of Raymond Moriyama
August 12, 2020 - 10:17
Nam Kiwanuka talks to filmmaker Scott Calbeck about his documentary, "Magical Imperfection: The Life and Architecture of Raymond Moriyama."
Containing COVID-19? There's An App for That
August 12, 2020 - 15:25
What are the benefits and drawbacks of trying to contain COVID-19 through a mobile app?
Ontario's Broadband Problem
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What will it take to ensure Ontario has greater access to broadband?
Rhythms of Memory, Redemption, and Change
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Actor Louis Gossett Jr. and director Sergio Navarretta discuss, "The Cuban," a film that highlights the way elderly people are treated in society.
Sudbury's Opioid Outreach During COVID-19
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Northeastern Ontario Hub journalist Nick Dunne discusses the rise in opioid overdoses in Sudbury.
Talking Accessibility in a Pandemic
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From trash to treasure: Turning former landfills into parks

More than one southwestern Ontario park got its start as a dump. Such transformations create havens for nature — but they can come with challenges.
When it comes to school reopening, prayers are not enough

OPINION: Doug Ford says the government’s going to do everything it can to make its back-to-school plan work and “pray to God that everyone’s safe.” Teachers and families need more than that.
Finance in 2020: Ontario provides update on spending and the deficit

ANALYSIS: There’s even more red ink on the books than was projected in the spring — but it will cost less than expected to pay down the province’s debt.

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