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Why the FTC's antitrust case against Meta is a 'huge deal'
Vass Bednar, a policy expert at McMaster University, shares what we know about the U.S. Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust trial against Meta currently underway.
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Remembering Pope Francis and his influence on pop culture
Film critic Rad Simonpillai, comedian and podcast host Ashley Ray, and entertainment reporter Teri Hart talk about how Pope Francis and the papacy are portrayed in film and TV, and what it says about this moment.
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Bells Larsen tells us what it was like being forced to cancel his U.S. tour
The Montreal singer-songwriter explains the series of events that led to him cancelling his U.S. dates, and why sharing his story publicly has ultimately proven to be a bittersweet experience.
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3 Canadian films to watch on National Canadian Film Day
Toronto Metropolitan University’s Storyteller in Residence Jesse Wente, film critic Sarah-Tai Black and screenwriter Nathalie Younglai discuss the state of Canadian filmmaking in 2025.
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Will The Handmaid's Tale go out with a bang, or a whimper?
Illustrator and author Arizona O’Neill as well as culture writer Moira Donegan unpack the dystopian TV show’s relevance today, and whether the series’ critiques of contemporary life still have teeth.
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Mark's K-pop domination may finally be complete with his new solo album
Culture writer Lucy Ford talks about NCT Mark’s new album, The Firstfruit, and why fans have been eagerly waiting for the Korean Canadian K-pop star’s debut solo record.
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A Nice Indian Boy is a warm, hilarious new romantic comedy
Culture writers Jovanté Anderson and Siddhant Adlakha, as well as author Jael Richardson talk about how the rom-com is flipping the genre’s tropes for the better.
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Is Wayne Gretzky still a Canadian hero?
Author Karl Subban, sportscaster Tara Slone and podcaster Paul Myers reflect on the legacy of one of Canada’s greatest icons in this current political moment.
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Is Village Keeper an instant Canadian film classic?
Film critic Sarah-Tai Black discusses the unique ways in which the film addresses motherhood and trauma.
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Bon Iver looks toward the light on new album Sable, Fable
Music critics Emilie Hanskamp and Matthew Ismael Ruiz explain how Bon Iver transcended underground folk hero status to become one of the most important artists of the 21st century.