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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A new Los Angeles bylaw is requiring adult film actors to now wear condoms. Michael Weinstein, president of the AIDS Healthcare Foundation, joins us to talk about the ruling. Foreign correspondent Charles Krause on his political art gallery. Plus, Saman Arbabi on ''Parazit'', the show being called the Iranian "Daily Show".
Q's Oscar panel discusses today's nominations. Spencer Wells, one of the National Geographic society's, "Explorers-in-residence." Winnipeg singer/songwriter John K Samson on "Provincial".
AP's John Daniszewski on the recent launch of a full bureau in North Korea.Canadian country-rocker Kathleen Edwards on her new album, "Voyageur". Plus, Q's sports panel reconvenes.
Wael Ghonim, the Google executive who sparked the Egyptian uprising. Asexual activist David Jay. Actress Jessica Chastain on her new film, "Coriolanus".
Robert Proctor on why we should ban cigarettes. Fred Stutzman, creator of the Freedom app. Plus, how coming out has become cool and Torquil Campbell with his Rant OR Rave column.
Q's ongoing fashion series, "Unzipped," looks at former U.K. Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and her influence on fashion. Performance artist and musician Laurie Anderson on her autobiographical video work, "The Grey Rabbit". Merrill Markoe on her new memoir,"Cool Calm and Contentious."
Actor Liam Neeson on his new film, "The Grey". Clay A Johnson on his new book, The Information Diet. Q's Sports Culture Panel reconvenes.
Performances from dance rocker Rich Aucoin. A debate on childhood obesity. Canadian actor Adam Beach. Journalist Tom Mueller explores the dirty olive oil trade.
Filmmaker Joe Berlinger and The West Memphis 3's Jason Baldwin on the latest installment the "Paradise Lost" documentary filmm series. Canadian film director David Cronenberg on his new, historical drama "A Dangerous Method". Also, the need for beer experts, akin to wine sommeliers.
Essayist and author Joseph Epstein on his book "Gossip: The Untrivial Pursuit". CEO of AshleyMadison.com CEO Noel Biderman argues that infidelity can help save marriages. Contractor and TV personality Mike Holmes discusses the culture of incompetence around home repair.
Stephen D. Smith, head of the Shoah Foundation, on expanding its scope beyond the Holocaust to include survivors of other genocides. Actor/Producer Mark McKinney on his HBO Canada series "Less Than Kind". Susannah Breslin on men's fascination with strip clubs.
Journalist, conservative commentator and humourist P.J. O'Rourke on his latest book "Holidays in Heck", and the state of American politics this election year. Comedian Gerry Dee discusses his new CBC tv show "Mr. D". Q's Sports Culture Panel reconvenes.
Performances from the band Whitehorse. Our UNZIPPPED fashion series looks at how fleece is endangering the environment. Plus, Toronto filmmaker Martyn Burke on his documentary "Under Fire: Journalists in Combat." And Q's Media Panel looks at coverage of the Republican race.
Writer and Studio 360 host Kurt Andersen on why he feels cultural style has started is in a period of stagnation. Plus, Q's Modern Love series looks at the cultural perception of overweight people as sexual beings. And the Science Media Centre's Fiona Fox makes the case for better science journalism.
