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Closer Look - Insightful, credible, unfiltered conversations that matter

Village Media Inc.
Ontario
Auto Theft
Vaccination Mandates
Local Journalism
Measles
Super-Agers
Canadian Dental Care Plan
Financial Literacy
Covid-19
Public Health
Vaccine Misinformation
Condition Of School Attendance
Fraud
Mental Health
Four-Day Work Week
Employee Burnout
Workplace Efficiency
Ontario Education Policies
Investment Scams
Cognitive Ability

In cities and towns across Ontario — and at Queen’s Park and Parliament Hill — our journalists work for you. Their mission is to dig for answers and tell you what they find. This new podcast from Village Media — ‘Closer Look’ — is all about the stories we tell. Every weeknight, hosts Michael Friscolanti and Scott Sexsmith go beyond the headlines with insightful, in-depth conversations featuring ou... more

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'Schools cannot be safe places to learn if they are not safe places to teach': Tonight on the Village Media's 'Closer Look' podcast, a new report sheds even more light on a growing problem.

Hosted by Village Media’s Michael Friscolanti and Scott Sex... more

Tonight on the Village Media's 'Closer Look' podcast: Should you stay away from Mexico? Cuba? Where should you go instead? Our travel expert has all the answers to your pressing vacation questions.

Hosted by Village Media’s Michael Friscolanti and S... more

Are you one of the many Ontario students who rely on OSAP to help cover tuition? Brace yourself.

The Ford government has announced billions in new funding for colleges and universities, but the cash comes in tandem with a drastic overhaul to the Ont... more

Canada has a new Chief Public Health Officer.

Dr. Joss Reimer, a Manitoba physician who helped lead that province’s COVID-19 response, has been appointed to replace Dr. Theresa Tam, who is retiring.

On tonight’s episode of Closer Look, we revisit a... more

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Recent Guests

Jack Hauen
Reporter at The Trillium
The Trillium
Episode: Are you a student who depends on OSAP? Your debt load is about to soar
Dr. Joss Reimer
Chief Medical Officer of Health for Canada and former president of the Canadian Medical Association
Canadian Medical Association
Episode: Meet our country’s new top doctor
Dr. Jonathan Fitzsimon
Lead author of the research study on family doctors
University of Ottawa
Episode: New study reveals what really happens when people lose their doctor
Peter MacLeod
Co-author of 'Democracy's Second Act, Why Politics Needs the Public'
Episode: Democracy is not dead, but it definitely needs a rebuild
Jan Motzkin
Director and producer of the documentary *Rivals*
Episode: Not excited enough about Canada’s Olympic hockey teams? Watch this
Kathleen Toman
Mother of Liam Toman
Episode: What happened to Liam Toman? One year later, it remains a mystery
Dr. Margot Burnell
President of the Canadian Medical Association
Canadian Medical Association
Episode: Seeking medical advice from AI? It will probably make you more sick
James Cowan
Investing and Personal Finance Editor
The Globe and Mail
Episode: These are Canada’s ‘most livable’ cities — did yours make the list?
Sid Seixeiro
Sports broadcaster known for his strong opinions and previous roles on Tim and Sid and Breakfast Television
Sick Media
Episode: Sid Seixeiro is back on the mic, and he’s ‘gonna get angry at some stuff’

Hosts

Michael Friscolanti
Editor-in-Chief and co-host, well-versed in community journalism and local issues.
Scott Sexsmith
Co-host and key contributor, experienced in presenting community narratives and news analysis.

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 38 ratings
  • CUPW strong for all Canadians!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Dortmunder
    5 months ago
  • Scam movie

    Great episode on fraud. Watch The Bee Keeper.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Shoovel
    Canada2 years ago
  • Balanced journalism at its best

    The team presents very interesting community based journalism that speaks to problems that we face in our smaller communities every day. Thank you

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Danielle Dorschner
    Canada2 years ago

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Are you a student who depends on OSAP? Your debt load is about to soar
Q: How do the Premier's comments about OSAP land with students?
Students are not thrilled as the comments reflect a narrow viewpoint of higher education's value focused primarily on job outcomes.
Are you a student who depends on OSAP? Your debt load is about to soar
Q: What are students saying? What's their reaction been?
Students, particularly the Canadian Federation of Students, are not happy about the changes, criticizing the government for balancing costs on the backs of students.
New study reveals what really happens when people lose their doctor
Q: Does the current government strategy target the right people?
The strategy should prioritize those who are most vulnerable and have lost their doctors before connecting everyone to primary care.
New study reveals what really happens when people lose their doctor
Q: What did the researchers find in their study?
The study confirmed that losing a family doctor dramatically increases the risk of death in individuals, especially those with chronic conditions.
What happened to Liam Toman? One year later, it remains a mystery
Q: What's it like to watch those surveillance videos, knowing that that's your son on that camera?
It's very surreal. You just want to be there to help him.

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Offering a deep dive into pressing community issues within Ontario, this podcast features insightful conversations with journalists, experts, and key stakeholders. The hosts facilitate discussions on a wide range of topics, including healthcare, education, technology, and human rights, while emphasizing the impact of these issues on local communities. By shedding light on unique stories and important developments, the content aims to empower listeners with knowledge and engage them in critical societal dialogues. Listeners can expect a mixture of expert analysis and personal stories that underscore the podcast's commitment to credible journalism and public interest.

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Closer Look launched 4 years ago and published 251 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Jack Hauen
2. Dr. Joss Reimer
3. Dr. Jonathan Fitzsimon
4. Peter MacLeod
5. Jan Motzkin
6. Kathleen Toman
7. Dr. Margot Burnell
8. James Cowan

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