The Agenda with Steve Paikin (Video)
Summary: The Agenda with Steve Paikin is TVO's flagship current affairs program - devoted to exploring the social, political, cultural and economic issues that are changing our world, at home and abroad. The Agenda airs weeknights at 8:00 PM EST on TVO - Canada's largest educational broadcaster.
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Podcasts:
How closely aligned are reward and merit? University of Toronto philosopher Mark Kingwell argues that if we properly consider the role of luck, the notion of a meritocracy becomes a fading mirage. He joins Steve Paikin to discuss how luck should affect the way we think about our democracy.
Cornell economist Robert H Frank tells Steve Paikin about the role luck should play in our economic policies - especially when considering taxing the most affluent.
Are we the masters of our own destiny? Or do random events outside of our control decide the course of our lives? Harvard psychologist Ellen Langer argues we are psychologically repelled by the idea of randomness in our lives, instead opting for an "illusion of control." She sits down with Steve Paikin to discuss how we can take greater control over our internal world.
Success, Suncor and the oil sands: Former Suncor CEO Rick George on turning Suncor from the "unluckiest oil company" to a Canadian success story and shares his view on the future of Canada's energy needs.
The electric car is making a comeback. Plug 'n Drive CEO Cara Clairman tells Steve Paikin how this advance can help alleviate Ontario's energy woes.
Three needs, one source: Flax Energy CEO Jon Dwyer explains how his company can produce food, feed and fuel from a single energy source, and why the sustainability industry needs a new business model.
The Agenda examines the Middle East conflict from the viewpoint of different international players, from Iran and Egypt to the United States. The Agenda's Story of the Week, as chosen by our viewers.
From the new meaning of family to closing Ontario's prosperity gap, The Agenda brings you the Week in Review.
CFL Commission Mark Cohon tells Steve Paikin why the Canadian Football League is a reflection of Canada.
They played the first Grey Cup game back in 1909 in Rosedale Park in Toronto in front of 4000 spectators. Author and journalist Stephen Brunt chronicles a century's worth of Canadian gridiron history with Steve Paikin.
If you grew up in Canada watching the CFL, chances are you dreamed about hoisting Lord Grey's Mug. Former CFL wide receiver Michael Collymore joins Steve Paikin to reflect on the quest for the Grey Cup.
Am I always my brother's keeper? Not all Canadians feel that all poor people deserve public support. As part of tvo's 'Why Poverty?' series, The Agenda examines the divide between who needs public support and those who ought to be able to help themselves.
Ontario is falling behind. Global competition is increasing and the only way to stay afloat is to reinvent Ontario's economy. The Agenda examines what is needed to reverse the province's fortunes with members of Ontario's Jobs and Prosperity Council.
One stop shop for help: The final report on the reform of Ontario's social assistance has been released by Frances Lankin and Munir Sheikh. It calls for a more integrated approach for helping Ontarians in need. The Agenda examines the recommendations.
Just like Mom, or just like Dad? What happens when the apple falls far from the tree? The Agenda examines the challenges of parenting children with vastly different values or capabilities than their parents with "Far from the Tree" author Andrew Solomon.
