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An in-depth look at the issues, culture and personalities shaping Canada today.

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Enjoy this special feed drop of our sister show 'In This Economy?!'.

The first Canadian Investment Summit is in the books – attended by some of the biggest names in the financial world like Larry Fink, the CEO of Blackrock, former UK chancellor Geo... more

PLUS: A global airline industry group says it has some major concerns about Prime Minister Carney's plan to open up operations of Canada's four largest airports to privatization. Canadian auto parts mogul Frank Stronach will be sentenced on December ... more

Prime Minister Mark Carney has made history in Europe. On September 16th, he became the first foreign world leader to ever attend the State of the European Union address, delivered by President of the European Commission Ursula von der Leyen. During ... more

PLUS: 9-1-1 service across the country appears to be getting back to normal after intermittent outages were reported. A sentencing hearing will be held today for billionaire Canadian auto parts businessman Frank Stronach on the historical offence of ... more

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Recent Guests

Joy Nott
Partner, Trade & Customs with KPMG Canada
KPMG Canada
Episode: Weekend Listen: How will Canada survive the trade war?
Adrienne Owen
Professor of cognitive neuroscience and imaging at the University of Western Ontario
University of Western Ontario
Episode: Big Headlines: Canada and the U.S. mourn 9/11 on the 25th anniversary of the terror attacks
Adrian Owen
Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience and Imaging at the University of Western Ontario
University of Western Ontario
Episode: What happened to our attention spans?
Mike Apple
Senior business editor
Apple News/Newsroom
Episode: Big Headlines: Trump signs new executive order banning Canadian products
John Ternes
CEO of Apple
Apple Inc.
Episode: Big Headlines: Trump signs new executive order banning Canadian products
Doug Gillum
Senior meteorologist
Weather Network
Episode: Big Headlines: Trump signs new executive order banning Canadian products
Glenn McGregor
City News Ottawa reporter
City News
Episode: Big Headlines: Trump signs new executive order banning Canadian products
Anuradha Dugal
Executive Director at Women's Shelters Canada
Women's Shelters Canada
Episode: How economic hardship increases gender-based violence
Tim Pickering
Founder and Chief Investment Officer at Auspice Capital
Auspice Capital
Episode: Weekend Listen: The US energy trade battle: Canada vs. Venezuela

Hosts

Virjesh Dave
Host of The Big Headlines; frequently appears across major segment leadership and headline recaps.
Maria Kestane
Host of The Big Story; contributes investigative and policy analysis.

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 2.9k ratings
  • Left Leaning Journalism

    Their political segment is biased. Left leaning and Pro-Liberal. I am a long time listener but sinced then, I noticed they have started taking sides and prop-up the Liberals instead of holding them into account. Disappointing. That's not journalism. I will unfollow after their last segment re Martel's appointment to the senate. Don't waste your time listening. The only good segments they have now are those from Mike Eppel who is fair and objective. Others are a waste of time.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Mike Heavens
    Canada2 months ago
  • Jordan and the team gone

    This was one of my favourite podcasts. However, Rogers let a lot of the team go. This has resulted in very low quality. The topics aren’t as unique, the guests don’t have any new insights and the questions are not inspired.

    At least I can follow Jordan on LinkedIn and keep an eye on what he does next. But all I keep thinking about is how Jordan would advertise the UofT continuing education program is a way to safeguard against layoffs. Now, here we are.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    leagleahleah
    Canada5 months ago
  • Unfortunate

    Really used to love this show. Have tried to give it a chance with the random hosts now but it’s just not good.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    readyjess
    Canada6 months ago
  • Epstein file cover up

    Could hardly listen to their guest today try to minimize the gravity of the Epstein files

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    LarjSarj
    Canada7 months ago
  • Episodes under the past host were pretty good. Now the episodes are tacky at best. The Alberta separatism episode with Barry Cooper was disgusting. Why would you platform someone who says something as divisive as "nobody cares what happens in the Maritimes"? That interview was full of misinformation and should not have made it to publication.

    Podcast Addict
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    Aurorespera
    7 months ago

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Some episodes are criticized for overemphasis on politics at the expense of depth.
Overall, the show is seen as a staple for Canadian policy discourse, with mixed reception.
Praise for certain reporters and guests who provide fair, data-driven analysis.
Biased viewpoints noted by some listeners, with calls for more balanced discussion.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#204
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#243
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#8
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#45
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#113
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#222
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Weekend Listen: How will Canada survive the trade war?
Q: How do you view the current escalation in tariffs and counter-tariffs between the U.S. and Canada?
Joy Nott explains that while escalation is uncomfortable and disruptive, the long-term path depends on de-escalation through official channels, with a focus on protecting sovereignty and seeking diversified markets.
How economic hardship increases gender-based violence
Q: What is being done right now to help people in vulnerable family situations?
She outlines voluntary codes of conduct by banks to recognize financial abuse, tools like sheltersafe.ca for safety planning, and employer outreach to create workplace supports for survivors.
How economic hardship increases gender-based violence
Q: How concerned are you about numbers rising again with current financial hardship?
She notes that abuse tends to rise with economic uncertainty, citing reports from family law contexts and the pattern of increased coercive control when finances become tighter.
How economic hardship increases gender-based violence
Q: Could you start by setting the scene for us a bit, and explain how prevalent domestic violence is during times of economic stress?
Anuradha explains that domestic violence is often unseen, worsened by complex pressures like isolation, stress, and financial worry, and that rates such as femicide have risen during the pandemic and remain high as economic pressures persist.
What comes next for the Lindsay Clancy trial?
Q: How would you characterize the two sides' arguments about intent and mental health?
The defense emphasizes postpartum psychosis and a voice compelling action, suggesting a lack of criminal responsibility, while the prosecution argues premeditation and the ability to make a conscious choice, aiming for first-degree murder.

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What is The Big Story about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A brisk, Canada-focused news and policy program that threads together breaking national headlines with deeper policy analysis and governance discussions. Episodes frequently explore labor and labor relations, healthcare policy (including debates over private delivery and MAID safeguards), AI in government, public safety, and the societal impact of cultural trends and online subcultures. The show often features academics, policy researchers, industry experts, and public advocates, providing a mix of skeptical scrutiny and practical context for Canadian audiences. A notable strength is its ability to pair tight, five-minute briefs with longer, issue-driven conversations that connect policy, politics, and real-world consequences for cities and... more

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