Closer Look
Village Media Inc.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 podcast from Village Media — ‘Closer Look’ — is all about the stories we tell. Every Sunday morning at 8, hosts Michael Friscolanti and Scott Sexsmith go beyond the headlines with insightful, in-depth conversations featur... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 287 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Daily NewsNewsNews Commentary | |||
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This week, Toronto police displayed the fruits of a massive seizure of counterfeit soccer merchandise worth millions of dollars.
The haul included 16,000 fake name-brand jerseys and flags — including FIFA, Nike, Adidas and Puma — and even two counte... more
Here's a piece of advice: Take a good look at your auto insurance policy.
Starting July 1, Ontario is introducing some significant reforms to auto insurance rules. Simply put, some coverage that is now mandatory will soon become optional — including... more
Last month, Mark Carney’s Liberal government announced a $6-billion plan to help recruit, train and hire up to 100,000 new skilled tradespeople over the next five years.
The plan acknowledges a longstanding concern: that Canada has an urgent need fo... more
In communities across Ontario, nominations are now open for October’s municipal elections.
It is local democracy in action: candidates put their names in the hat, lay out their promises — and you vote.
But is that enough? Does democracy demand more... more
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The team presents very interesting community based journalism that speaks to problems that we face in our smaller communities every day. Thank you
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Apple Podcasts | #243 | Canada/News/News Commentary |
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What is Closer Look about and what kind of topics does it cover?
This program delivers consistently topical, in-depth conversations centered on Ontario policy, governance, public safety, health, and economic issues. Episodes frequently feature on-the-ground reporting, expert analysis, and voices from government, academia, and advocacy groups, with a focus on how policy changes affect communities across the province. Noteworthy traits include long-form, issue-led discussions that blend journalism, policy insight, and real-world impact, plus a clear emphasis on accountability, transparency, and practical implications for readers and listeners. Potential listeners can expect thorough context, balanced perspectives, and timely dives into provincial affairs, infrastructure, and public-interest stories.
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3. The Bridge with Peter Mansbridge
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How many episodes of Closer Look are there?
Closer Look launched 4 years ago and published 287 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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Recent guests on Closer Look include:
1. Tim Cherry
2. Michael Geist
3. Martin Straathof
4. Mary Walsh
5. Grace Peacock
6. Laura Tamblyn Watts
7. Ian Howcroft
8. Craig Pickthorne
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