Q: The Podcast from CBC Radio

Writer Eli Attie on the Obama campaign viral video that makes the case for why Americans should re-elect President Barack Obama. Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson on how space exploration could help America’s economy. A look at a foreign correspondent's

Actor Eric Stonestreet who plays the loveable gay dad Cameron on popular TV sitcom “Modern Family”. Toronto-based classic indie-rockers Zeus perform from their sophomore album “Busting Visions”. Comic actor Larry Miller.

Why youth in Iraq are risking their lives to go "emo." Jane Maas on her memoir "Mad Women" which looks back at her time as an advertising executive during the 1960s and '70s. Q's Sports Culture Panel

Irish band Fred play live in studio from their album, “Leaving My Empire”. A look at the reaction to a gay storyline option in the hugely popular role-playing videogame “Mass Effect 3”. Public Radio journalist Rob Schmitz who revealed that some of what Mi

NY Times writer Kevin Roose on the declining appeal of Wall Street among recent grads. A feature interview with dissident Chinese artist Ai Weiwei. Freelance writer Lily Rothman makes her case for why we need to adopt the use of "gal".

Cartoonist John Backderf on his graphic novel/memoir about his high school friendship with serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer. British singer Michael Kiwanuka performs live from his new album, "Home Again". Marilyn Hagerty on her “Olive Garden” review that's g

Montreal-based marketing consultant Adele McAlear on “digital estates”. Singer-songwriter Lionel Ritchie on his new album of duets, "Tuskegee". Solo musicians Tom Wilson, Stephen Fearing, and Colin Linden come together for their longtime country-folk coll

FlackCheck.org director Kathleen Hall Jamieson on the recently launched "Stand By Your Ad" campaign. Pop musician Jason Mraz performs and talks about his upcoming record “Love Is a Four Letter Word”. Plus, Q's Sports Culture Panel on homophobia in hockey,

Jim Brown guest hosts! Musician Mike O'Neill performs from his new album “Wild Lines”. French Senator Chantal Jouanno on why she wants to see children's beauty pageants banned. Q's Media Panel on recent abortion and birth control issues in the United Sta

Jim Brown guest hosts! “Homeless Hotspots” – are they a positive or exploitive experience for the homeless of Austin, Texas? Artist Christo talks about his latest installation project. Elvira Kurt's Cultural Hall of Shame. CBC Senior News Correspondent Am

Jim Brown guest hosts! A Q debate about the implications of “KONY2012”. Author and academic Rosalind Barnett and writer and teacher Michael Reist debate whether we are too obsessed with gender when it comes to understanding kids. Jim talks to the inventor of "Presto!" - an iPad inspired restaurant menu that allows you to order food without a waiter. Torquil Campbell's Rant or Rave column.

Jim Brown guest hosts! Internet entrepreneur Brewster Kahle on his preservation projects. Jon Lackman on an anonymous group of artist-hackers who infiltrate the tunnels of Paris and restore neglected artifacts. “Top Chef” judge Gail Simmons talks about her new memoir.

Brent Bambury guest hosts! Filmmaker Alex "Repo Man" Cox on copyright restrictions and why he advocates the pirating of his own work. Actress Ashley Judd on her new TV series “Missing”. Author and screenwriter George R.R. Martin on his “Game of Throne”s novels.

Q from London...Great Lake Swimmers perform live. Dr. Adrian Owen and Dr. Jessica Grahn on the creative brain. YouTube star Mike Tompkins on how he creates his layered beat box covers. London Mayor Joe Fontana. Violinist Lara St. John performs Bach.

Is homophobia waning in the UK? Sociologist Mark McCormack shares his research. Scottish-Canadian country/soul crooner Johnny Reid on his new record "Fire It Up". Canadian model and hockey player-turned-actor Taylor Kitsch on his latest film "John Carter".