
The Agenda with Steve Paikin (Audio)
Hosted by Jeyan Jeganathan, The Rundown delivers original journalism and in-depth analysis of the social, political, cultural, and economic issues that shape life in Ontario.
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Show overview
The Agenda with Steve Paikin (Audio) launched in 2025 and has put out 119 episodes in the time since. That works out to roughly 50 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 20 min and 29 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-CA-language News show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed yesterday, with 40 episodes already out so far this year. Published by TVO.
From the publisher
Hosted by Jeyan Jeganathan, The Rundown delivers original journalism and in-depth analysis of the social, political, cultural, and economic issues that shape life in Ontario. Each episode focuses on one topic that’s making headlines, examining it from different angles and through diverse points of view — providing the context you need to understand what’s happening in the province and around the world.
Latest Episodes
View all 119 episodesAre Drones Reshaping Canada's Defence?
Should Canada Join Eurovision?
Where Are Canada's Undeclared Firearms?
Should Schools Ban Phones and Social Media?
What Are the Real Limits of Fertility?
What Becomes of Cases Tied to Corrupt Officers?
Will Canada Let Residential School Testimonies Be Lost?
How Realistic Is Ontario's Push Toward Electric Vehicles?
Can Ontario Build Its Way Out of Jail Overcrowding?
What Happens When Ontario Shrinks Conservation Authorities?
Who’s Really in Charge of Ontario’s Cities?
How Science is Silencing Depression with Magnetic Waves
How is School Board Control Changing in Ontario?
What Is Breaking Canada's Veterinary Care System?
How Do Global Shocks Show Up at the Grocery Store?
Are Ontario Hospitals Taking Out Loans to Survive?
How Do You Sell Canadian Films to Canadians?
Is Canada Ready for a New Era of Extreme Weather?
Why Are Some Gen Z Men Embracing Traditional Gender Roles?

Does Ontario Profit Too Much From Gambling and Alcohol?
Online betting now brings in major revenue for the province, but experts warn that the financial upside may come with mounting public-health costs. A similar tension shows up in new data on alcohol use: fewer Ontarians are drinking, yet binge drinking rates remain stubbornly high. What explains the disconnect, and what responsibility does government have when it profits from addictive products? We speak with addiction researchers Andrew Kim and Dominique Morisano.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.