Q: The Podcast from CBC Radio
Summary: CBC Radio's Q is Canada's liveliest arts, culture and entertainment magazine. It's a smart and surprising tour through personalities and cultural issues that matter to Canadians. Hosted by Jian Ghomeshi, with his trademark wit and spontaneity, Q covers pop culture and high arts alike, with forays into the most provocative and compelling cultural trends. Q brings you big names, big ideas, and those paving the way in Canada's cultural community. Q is your cultural intervention!
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Podcasts:
Is North America suffering from Nature Deficit Disorder? Q speaks with author Richard Louv. Oscar-winning Canadian actor Christopher Plummer on his new one-man show, A Word or Two - a personal journey through his relationship with the written word. Japane
Should the Ku Klux Klan be allowed to adopt a highway? The ACLU's Debbie Seagraves speaks about defending a KKK bid to do so in Georgia. Benh Zeitlin, director of the critically acclaimed film, Beasts of the Southern Wild. Janet Reitman, author of Inside
Mike Stoller, one half of the famed songwriting duo behind hits like "Hound Dog" and "Stand by Me." Should cash-strapped cities turn to corporate sponsors to fund public services? We talk to Baltimore City Councillor William Welch and public space activis
Magic Mike: Is a movie about male strippers really a step forward for women's sexual expression? A Q debate with Shira Tarrant and Caroline Heldman. Tenacious D -- the comedy-music collaboration between Jack Black and Kyle Gass -- on their new concept alb
Urbanite turned avid hunter Lily Raff McCaulou talks about her memoir, Call of the Mild. Matt Bors and Aislin aka Terry Mosher on the state of editorial cartooning. Dr Ruth Westheimer on her latest book Sexually Speaking.
A Q special on redesigning the American Dream, featuring Toni Morrison, Colin Quinn, Wikipedia founder Jimmy Wales, Lewis Lapham, Jesse Ventura, and more. Plus, Studio 360 host Kurt Andersen joins Jian for a cross-border quiz.
Classical Music debate -- Richard Dare, CEO of the Brooklyn Philharmonic argues rigid classical music presentation is driving audiences, Bramwell Tovey of the Vancouver Symphony Orchestra begs to differ. R 'n B soul-singer and songwriter Bobby Womack. The
The best of Q! Kathleen Edwards performs from her album, Voyageur. Q debate: do we need bookstores if we have e-books? Scottish comedian Danny Bhoy makes Jian laugh.
Mitch Winehouse, father of the late U.K. singer Amy Winehouse, talks about his memoir, Amy. Activist Chaz Bono on current media images of transgender people. University of Texas professor Daniel Hamermesh on his book, Beauty Pays.
Wikipedia's Jimmy Wales explains his petition in support of a young man facing extradition and copyright charges. Astrophysicist and director of the Hayden Planetarium, Neil Degrasse Tyson. Musicians and sisters Tegan and Sara on their live CD/DVD combina
Remembering Nora Ephron. Director Sarah Polley on her film, Take This Waltz. Musician Peter Gabriel on his latest collection, New Blood.
A look at why dirty vegetables are good for you! Zambian-born Scottish soul singer-songwriter Emeli Sande. A discussion on the psychological condition dubbed Paris Syndrome. Cartoonist and graphic novelist Guy Delisle.
Psychologist Ilan Dar-Nimrod talks about what it means to be "cool". American designer, artist, writer, and personality Gloria Vanderbilt on her life in the arts. 30-year-old Canadian actor Taylor Kitsch.
Singer-songwriter Alexi Murdoch performs live from his latest album, Towards the Sun. Author and academic Pierre Desrochers and local food activist Jill Richardson debate the benefits of the locavore movement. Q's Sports Culture Panel with Dave Bidini and
Artist Vik Muniz. Comedian Marc Maron on rethinking American morality. Australian comic/performance artist Pam Ann (AKA Caroline Reid) who portrays a nightmare flight attendant.
