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Friday, Jan. 24, 2020: Andy Shauf, Billie Eilish and more

Today on q: singer-songwriter Andy Shauf, superstar Billie Eilish, Toronto Star reporter Katie Daubs on the Hallmark Channel, playwright Ahmad Meree.
Singer-songwriter Andy Shauf, superstar Billie Eilish, playwright Ahmad Meree. (Colin Medley, Universal Music, Vivian Rashotte/CBC)

Today on q, with guest host Laurie Brown:

  • On the release day of his highly-anticipated new album, The Neon SkylineAndy Shauf and his band drop by the q studio to perform a few songs.
  • Superstar Billie Eilish shares her perspective on success, social media and fame. 
  • Toronto Star reporter Katie Daubs unpacks why the Hallmark Channel probably can't recover from its same-sex ad controversy without alienating audiences.
  • Syrian playwright and actor Ahmad Meree talks about his new play Suitcase and how his experiences as a displaced person have influenced him. 

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