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Protests continue to erupt across the U.S. over the death of another unarmed black man in police hands. The National Guard has been deployed in a dozen states. And U.S. President Donald Trump has condemned the protesters, calling them ‘thugs’ on Twitter. Wendy Mesley examines the impact of the president’s response.

A handful of companies now have permanent work from home policies after being forced to move employees off-site to maintain physical distancing amid the COVID-19 pandemic. But this policy may come at a cost, as the demand for software that can monitor employees’ productivity increases. Should bosses be allowed to spy?

With dozens of COVID-19 vaccine candidates in development around the world, a massive challenge looms on the horizon: deciding who gets access to a successful vaccine first, and whether countries can produce enough for everyone. Wendy Mesley speaks to two people leading two of the most promising made-in-Canada vaccines about how to make sure everyone gets access.

In an exclusive interview, former Amazon VP Tim Bray spoke about his decision to quit after speaking out in support of COVID-19 'whistleblowers' concerned about safety at Amazon warehouses and why he thinks 'this isn’t just an Amazon problem.'

As the U.S. begins to reopen its economy, public health experts warn that the pandemic could pick up again if precautions are not taken or officials move too quickly to get people back to work. The Weekly panel discusses what Canadians should be worried about across the border.

Former Fox anchor Gretchen Carlson settled her sexual harassment case back in 2016, but she's not done fighting. When she sued her network’s former Chairman Roger Ailes, it was before Harvey Weinstein and the #MeToo movement became front page news. She tells Wendy Mesley about her campaign to change the laws that silence women and protect harassers.

New York is under a state of emergency as the number of COVID-19 cases continues to rise. Officials are also worried the virus is spreading undetected, because there's a shortage of test kits.

Wendy Mesley speaks with one of the ministers on the COVID-19 Cabinet Committee, Mélanie Joly, about what the government is doing to address the outbreak.

Former Reform Party leader Preston Manning sits down with The Weekly to discuss the future of Canada’s Conservative Party, and why he thinks so many politicians are getting it wrong.

As the Wet’suwet’en land dispute story continues to dominate the headlines, critics wonder: Are journalists giving it fair coverage?

The Democrats tried to use an app to help run their Iowa caucuses, but it failed. Nevada was planning to use similar technology to run their vote too, but now officials are saying it’s not an app, but a ‘tool.’ Wendy Mesley investigates what’s influencing the push toward electronic elections, and whether your vote is at risk.

CBC's Wendy Mesley speaks to a reporter who decided to stay behind in Wuhan to cover the coronavirus outbreak. Chris Buckley from the New York Times is one of the few foreign journalists left inside the quarantine zone. What does he want the world to know?

U.S. President Donald Trump’s impeachment trial is almost over. This week the Senate blocked witnesses from testifying, including John Bolton, paving the way for a Trump acquittal. But the former national security adviser has a story to tell and, according to the New York Times, his new book is full of bombshell revelations.

Coronavirus infections are predicted to grow outside of China, but Canada’s health minister is worried about another threat: misleading headlines that add an extra layer of fear. Wendy Mesley investigates how the outbreak is fuelling racism and the role of social media.

Many are comparing the new coronavirus to the SARS outbreak in 2003. But there are some major differences between then and now, including the power and influence of social media. The Weekly investigates misinformation and disinformation, and the fight to protect the public.

In 2016, Hillary Clinton was on track to become America’s first female president, but since she lost, the Clinton brand hasn’t been the same. But now she has a new docuseries, and she is back in the spotlight.

A former associate of Rudy Giuliani is using the media to make explosive claims about Donald Trump and his inner circle. During a series of TV interviews, Lev Parnas links the U.S. president and others to the pressure campaign against Ukraine. All of this is happening as the Senate impeachment trial gets underway.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are giving up their royal titles as they become financially independent from the Royal Family. This decision comes after Markle experienced a slew of negative coverage in the British press. The Weekly analyzes the couple's relationship with the media.

Harvey Weinstein is on trial for allegedly raping a woman in 2013 and sexually assaulting another in 2006. His lawyer says he's innocent and has been victimized by the press. In his book, Catch & Kill, journalist Ronan Farrow claims his own investigation into Weinstein was blocked by NBC. NBC denies Farrow’s story.

After three days of denial, Iran admitted that its own surface-to-air missile shot down Flight 752, killing 176 people, including 57 Canadians. The crash investigation is now highly politicized. Wendy Mesley investigates the Canadian casualties, and the search for answers.