The Sunday Edition — May 13, 2018
On this week's episode:
Michael's essay: Ford turns its back on the family sedan
The Ford motor company has announced it won't make sedans anymore - just SUVs and trucks. "Setting aside the economic realities of the industry, the coming disappearance of the family sedan connotes a sea change in our love affair with the car."
Covering the Trump era through Canadian eyes
The scandal-plagued Trump White House is daily fare for MSNBC, the left-leaning cable TV network where Ali Velshi, who grew up in Toronto, is a respected host and anchor. He's Michael's guest.
Sara Angelucci weaves garment factory stories into art
Artist Sara Angelucci spent nine months in the Hamilton, Ont., factory where her mother once worked as a seamstress. The images, objects and recordings she collected are featured in her exhibit, Piece Work. Alisa Siegel's documentary is called "My Mother's Threads".
Doctors need to know the cost of the drugs they prescribe
Patients who can't afford to buy the drugs they need may face life-altering consequences. Michael talks to Dr. Iris Gorfinkel, who says authorities must mandate drug price transparency.
In a digital age, Ken Whyte ventures into the publishing world
The former editor of Macleans and the National Post talks to Michael about why he's launching The Sutherland House -- a publishing business that will focus on long-form non-fiction books.
A lesson in living, from a dying mother
It is said that our mothers are our first teachers. If we're lucky, our mothers keep delivering lessons - especially life lessons - right to the end. Gary Westover's essay is called "Final Days."