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Trent McClellan: The comedian on the power of humour in divisive times

As Canada gears up for another federal election, our country's most polarizing issues are taking centre stage. Trent McClellan joins us to talk about the intersection of comedy and politics.

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Joseph: How the sister trio overcame their differences to complete their new album, Good Luck, Kid

Natalie Closner Schepman, Meegan Closner and Allison Closner of the band Joseph dropped by the q studio to perform a few songs from their new album, Good Luck, Kid.

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R.J. Palacio: The bestselling author on her debut graphic novel, White Bird

R.J. Palacio's first graphic novel, White Bird, is a survival story told from the perspective of a young Jewish girl in Nazi-occupied France.

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R.J. Palacio, Joseph and more 01/10/2019 [Full episode]

Bestselling author R.J. Palacio talks about her new graphic novel, White Bird, and why she wants to empower kids to change the world "one kindness at a time." As Canada gears up for another federal election, comedian Trent McClellan discusses the power of humour in divisive times. Sister trio Joseph explain how they overcame their differences to complete their new album, Good Luck, Kid.

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Angela Lansbury: The actor reflects on Murder, She Wrote and a long career on stage and on screen

On the 35th anniversary of Murder, She Wrote, actor and singer Angela Lansbury reflects on the series as well as her long career on screen and on Broadway.

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Johanna Skibsrud: The author shows the revolutionary and complacent within us in new novel, Island

In Johanna Skibsrud's new novel, Island, two characters — a career diplomat and a teenage armed rebel — seem to be on opposites sides of a revolution, but they have more in common than you may think.

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Angela Lansbury, Johanna Skibsrud and more 30/09/2019 [Full episode]

On the 35th anniversary of Murder, She Wrote, Angela Lansbury reflects on the long-running series as well as her career on screen and on Broadway. Our screen panel discusses the musical finale for the Amazon series Transparent and whether it hit the right tone. Giller Prize-winning author Johanna Skibsrud shows the revolutionary and complacent within us in her latest novel, Island.

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Atticus: Why the masked poet calls Instagram the 'gateway drug' to poetry

Atticus writes his poetry anonymously and wears a mask to keep his identity a secret, but that hasn't stopped him from becoming a New York Times bestselling author.

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Jia Tolentino: The writer on the horrors of the internet, her past as a reality TV star and her new book Trick Mirror

Writer Jia Tolentino joins Tom Power live in studio to talk about her New York Times bestselling book of essays, in which she writes about forces like social media, religion, politics and the wedding industry.

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Atticus, Jia Tolentino and more 27/09/2019 [Full episode]

Masked poet Atticus tells us why he calls Instagram the "gateway drug" to poetry. The q This music panel discusses the Beatles' iconic album Abbey Road, which turns 50 this week. The full story behind a French-Canadian director, John Coltrane and an album nearly lost to time. Writer Jia Tolentino talks about the horrors of the internet, her past as a reality TV star and her new book of essays, Trick Mirror.

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Jonathan Van Ness: The Queer Eye star on his new memoir, positivity and living with HIV

Queer Eye's Jonathan Van Ness joined Tom Power to share a few stories from his new memoir, Over the Top: A Raw Journey to Self-Love.

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Sophia Chang: The hip hop veteran on being embraced by the Wu-Tang Clan

Sophia Chang worked with the Wu-Tang Clan on a number of projects, including running record labels and managing members RZA, GZA and Ol' Dirty Bastard (ODB). She tells the whole story in her new memoir, The Baddest Bitch in the Room.

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Jimmy Rankin: The Canadian country and folk artist performs live in the q studio

Jimmy Rankin drops by the q studio to perform a few new songs from his latest album, Moving East.

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Jonathan Van Ness, Sophia Chang and more 26/09/2019 [Full episode]

Queer Eye's Jonathan Van Ness opens up about his new memoir, positivity and living with HIV. Canadian country and folk artist Jimmy Rankin performs live in the q studio. Aaron Sorkin tells us how and why he composes dialogue like music in shows like The West Wing. Hip hop veteran Sophia Chang shares how she came to be embraced by the Wu-Tang Clan.

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Gina Laing: What paintings by residential school survivors can teach us about trauma, resilience and the power of art

Artist and residential school survivor Gina Laing opens up about how painting gave her a voice and a way of expressing herself amid the trauma and abuse that she endured as a child.

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Thom Yorke: The musician reflects on the early days of Radiohead and his dystopian new solo album

Thom Yorke reflects on the early days of Radiohead and how it feels when he steps out on stage now as a solo artist.

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Thom Yorke, Gina Laing and more 25/09/2019 [Full episode]

Musician Thom Yorke reflects on the early days of Radiohead and how it feels when he steps out on stage now as a solo artist. Our online columnist Elamin Abdelmahmoud unpacks a recent Buzzfeed investigation that revealed how tagging your location on Instagram could be used for surveillance. Artist and residential school survivor Gina Laing opens up about how painting gave her a way of expressing herself amid the trauma and abuse that she endured as a child.

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Young Jean Lee: The playwright wants to 'destroy our preconceptions' of black identity with The Shipment

Dubbed "the queen of unease" by the Village Voice and "a troubling, necessary presence" in American theatre by the New Yorker, Young Jean Lee is one of the most adventurous playwrights working today.

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Tegan and Sara: The Canadian indie pop duo on coming out, twin sisterhood and hitting the big time

Tegan and Sara joined Tom Power to talk about their new book, High School, and their new album, Hey, I'm Just Like You, which revisits the early demos they wrote as teenagers.

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Tegan and Sara, Young Jean Lee and more 24/09/2019 [Full episode]

Canadian indie pop duo Tegan and Sara open up about coming out, twin sisterhood and hitting the big time. Acclaimed playwright Young Jean Lee discusses why she wants to "destroy our preconceptions" of black identity with her play The Shipment. Kevin S. Bright, one of the executive producers of Friends, shares why he thinks the show is still wildly popular 25 years after it first premiered on TV.

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Bruce Cockburn: The singer-songwriter on his lyric-less new album, Crowing Ignites

One of Canada's finest lyricists has decided to lose the words — at least for the moment. Bruce Cockburn joins q's Tom Power to discuss his new instrumental album.

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Hannah Epstein: How the artist's rug hooking art is influenced by comics, the internet and after-school television

Canadian artist Hannah Epstein joins Tom Power live in studio to tell us why she wants to change people's minds about textile art.

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Bruce Cockburn, Hannah Epstein and more 23/09/2019 [Full episode]

Canadian singer-songwriter Bruce Cockburn discusses his lyric-less new album, Crowing Ignites. The q screen panel recaps the highlights and lowlights from the 71st Emmy Awards. Canadian artist Hannah Epstein tells us how her rug hooking art is influenced by comics, the internet and after-school television.

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Céline Dion, Scott Aukerman and more 20/09/2019 [Full episode]

Canadian music icon Céline Dion talks about her new album Courage, life after the passing of her late husband René Angélil and her new outlook. The q This music panel takes a look back at the legacy of Motown on the legendary record label's 60th anniversary. Between Two Ferns co-creator Scott Aukerman tells us about the talk show's new full-length movie adaptation, which just hit Netflix.

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Scott Aukerman: The writer and director dials up the absurd with Between Two Ferns: The Movie

Scott Aukerman is an Emmy-nominated writer who came up with the world's most awkward talk show, Between Two Ferns. He joined Tom Power to tell us about the new full-length movie adaptation, which just hit Netflix today.

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Céline Dion: The singer talks Courage, life after René Angélil and her new outlook

The Canadian music icon sat down with Tom Power in Montreal to talk about her new tour, music and why she’s more courageous now than ever before.

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Hot Chip: The synth-pop band on the importance of pop music in troubled times

English synth-pop band Hot Chip drop by the q music studio to perform a few songs from their latest album, A Bath Full of Ecstasy.

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Ian Cusson: How the composer rewrote part of the famous Louis Riel opera

Métis composer Ian Cusson has created a new aria for the 1967 opera, Louis Riel, which originally included sacred music from the Nisga'a First Nation without the community's consent.

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Chilina Kennedy, Hot Chip and more 19/09/2019 [Full episode]

Musical theatre star Chilina Kennedy brings the hit Broadway musical The Band's Visit to the q studio. Singer-songwriter Esthero discusses why she decided to protest low streaming royalties by interrupting her own song on Spotify. Composer Ian Cusson talks about rewriting part of the famous Louis Riel opera and why it's being seen as an act of reparation. English synth-pop band Hot Chip performs a few songs from their latest album, A Bath Full of Ecstasy, live in the q music studio.

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Kurt Browning and Ron MacLean, Hong Chau and more 18/09/2019 [Full episode]

Kurt Browning and Ron MacLean talk about lacing up their skates for the return of Battle of the Blades. Our books columnist Jael Richardson fills us in on a new book to check out: Turbulence by David Szalay. Actor Hong Chau talks about putting a new spin on the Patty Hearst story in her new film American Woman.

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Kurt Browning and Ron MacLean: The figure skater and sportscaster lace up for the return of Battle of the Blades

World champion figure skater Kurt Browning and Hockey Night in Canada host Ron MacLean are the head judge and host of the fifth season of Battle of the Blades, which is returning to television after a six-year hiatus.

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Hong Chau: The actor puts a new spin on the Patty Hearst story in American Woman

Actor Hong Chau joins Tom Power to discuss her first starring role in a feature film called American Woman, which premiered last week at TIFF.

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Haviah Mighty: The Toronto rapper on winning the 2019 Polaris Music Prize

Haviah Mighty joins Tom Power live in the q studio to reflect on winning the $50,000 Polaris Music Prize.

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Sydney Smith: The Canadian illustrator on his new children's book, Small in the City

Sydney Smith talks about writing and illustrating his latest project, a children's book called Small in the City.

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TallBoyz: Tim Blair and Franco Nguyen on bringing a new perspective to sketch comedy

Tim Blair and Franco Nguyen of the four-man sketch comedy troupe TallBoyz join Tom Power live in the q studio to talk about their brand new show on CBC.

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Haviah Mighty, Sydney Smith and more 17/09/2019 [Full episode]

Toronto rapper Haviah Mighty reflects on winning the $50,000 Polaris Music Prize. Comedians Franco Nguyen and Tim Blair of TallBoyz share how they're bringing a new perspective to sketch comedy. Filmmaker Catherine Gund presents a gateway to the music of trailblazing ranchera singer Chavela Vargas. Canadian illustrator Sydney Smith talks about his latest project, a children's book called Small in the City.

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Luke Wilson: The actor on family, breaking type and his new film Guest of Honour

Luke Wilson sat down with Tom Power at TIFF to talk about how the loss of his father shaped his character in Atom Egoyan's new film Guest of Honour.

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Jonny Harris: The actor and comedian reflects on five seasons of Still Standing

Ahead of the fifth season of CBC's Still Standing, comedian Jonny Harris joins Tom Power to look back at some of the highlights from the show.

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Luke Wilson, Jonny Harris and more 16/09/2019 [Full episode]

Actor Luke Wilson talks about family, breaking type and his new film Guest of Honour. The q screen panel recaps this hits and misses from this year's Toronto International Film Festival. Actor Mandy Moore tells us how her role on This is Us challenges her to "find common ground" with foreign experiences. Actor and comedian Jonny Harris reflects on five seasons of the CBC comedy series Still Standing.

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The Lumineers: The band explores the impact of addiction in new album and film

Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites of The Lumineers join Tom Power to discuss their most ambitious project yet: a three-part album and film about the cycle of addiction.

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Luke Kirby: The actor on portraying comedy legend Lenny Bruce

Canadian actor Luke Kirby is up for an Emmy this weekend for his role as Lenny Bruce in the comedy series The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel. He joined Tom Power to talk about the strange friendship he now feels for a comedy hero who died long before he was even born.

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The Lumineers, Luke Kirby and more 13/09/2019 [Full episode]

Wesley Schultz and Jeremiah Fraites of The Lumineers open up about their most ambitious project yet: a three-part album and film about the cycle of addiction. The q This music panel discusses the Sony Walkman on its 40th anniversary and its impact on portable music. YouTuber Elle Mills shares her q block party playlist for Ottawa. Canadian actor Luke Kirby talks about his Emmy nomination for his role as comedy legend Lenny Bruce in The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel.

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Michiel Huisman: The actor on getting into the mind of a cult leader for his new film The Other Lamb

In The Other Lamb, actor Michiel Huisman plays a domineering cult leader whose followers are all women. He joined q's Tom Power to talk about making a departure from his usual roles as a handsome leading man-type.

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Julia Stiles: The actor on Hustlers, nostalgia and her legacy as a '90s teen icon

Julia Stiles joined Tom Power at the Toronto International Film Festival to tell us about her latest film Hustlers and to share a little bit about what she remembers of being a teen idol.

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Julia Stiles, Michiel Huisman and more 12/09/2019 [Full episode]

Actor Julia Stiles discusses Hustlers, nostalgia and her legacy as a '90s teen icon. Canadian folk duo Kacy and Clayton drop by the q studio to perform some new songs from their upcoming album, Carrying On. Photographers Russell Peacock and Constance Hansen take us back to the day they shot the cover art for Janet Jackson's iconic record Rhythm Nation 1814, which turns 30 this month. Actor Michiel Huisman talks about getting into the mind of a cult leader for his new film The Other Lamb.

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Ken Burns: The filmmaker aims to prove country music is for everyone in new documentary

Ken Burns' latest documentary series, Country Music, crosses generational lines, racial lines and geographical lines within America.

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Billy-Ray Belcourt: The poet on feeling more 'empowered' to write a year after his Griffin Poetry Prize win

Griffin Poetry Prize winner Billy-Ray Belcourt returns to the q studio to discuss his highly anticipated follow up, NDN Coping Mechanisms.

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Ken Burns, Billy-Ray Belcourt and more 11/09/2019 [Full episode]

Filmmaker Ken Burns discusses his new documentary, which aims to prove that country music is for everyone. Griffin Poetry Prize winner Billy-Ray Belcourt returns to the q studio to talk about his highly anticipated follow up, NDN Coping Mechanisms. Our online columnist Elamin Abdelmahmoud traces the rise and fall of Jeremy Renner's self-titled app.

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Neve Campbell: The Canadian actor on '90s nostalgia and her new film Castle in the Ground

The actor talks to Tom Power about chasing down dramatic roles and how she stays connected to home.

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Maya Hawke: The rising Hollywood star on Stranger Things and her upcoming album

Maya Hawke may be best known for her acting career but the 21-year-old is now paving a path in the music industry.

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Gael García Bernal: The actor and director on the power of resilience and sharing voices from Mexico City

Actor and director Gael García Bernal joins Tom Power live in the q studio to talk about his upcoming film Chicuarotes and what the film has to say about the cycle of violence.

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Neve Campbell, Gael García Bernal and more 10/09/2019 [Full episode]

Actor Neve Campbell discusses '90s nostalgia and relating to her role in the new film Castle in the Ground. Actor and director Gael García Bernal talks about the cycle of violence, the power of resilience and his new film Chicuarotes. Actor and singer-songwriter Maya Hawke opens up about her famous parents, Stranger Things, her upcoming album and her new movie Human Capital.

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George Takei: The activist, author and actor on using art to shed light on a chapter of American and Canadian history

In his new graphic novel, They Called Us Enemy and upcoming TV series, The Terror: Infamy, the Star Trek actor George Takei is using two different mediums to talk about the gross injustice of Japanese-American internment during World War II.

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Megan Gail Coles: The author on why her debut novel Small Game Hunting At The Local Coward Gun Club needed to be a tough-love letter to Newfoundland

The Scotiabank Giller Prize nominated author talks about her longlisted book Small Game Hunting At The Local Coward Gun Club and how it's a sombre and at times harrowing story that speaks to larger issues that the author feels Newfoundland needs to face.

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George Takei, Megan Gail Coles and more 09/09/2019 [Full episode]

Actor, activist and author George Takei opens up about his experience living through the Japanese-American Internment and why he's using art to shed light on this chapter of history. The q screen panel talk about what makes the evil clown character a staple horror movie archetype, the controversy that surrounds these films and if stories about the anti-hero still resonate with audiences. Author Megan Gail Coles discusses her debut novel Small Game Hunting At The Local Coward Gun Club, a tough-love letter to Newfoundland.

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Heather Graham and Aisling Chin-Yee: The actor and the director on film industry sexism, female solidarity and their film The Rest of Us

Canadian filmmaker Aisling Chin-Yee makes her directorial debut at the Toronto International Film Festival tonight with The Rest of Us, starring Heather Graham.

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Jeff Barnaby: The filmmaker on mining Indigenous trauma for horror and his new film called Blood Quantum

Jeff Barnaby's second film, Blood Quantum, premieres at the Toronto International Film Festival. The director, writer, composer and film editor spoke to Tom Power about mining Canadian history for terror and subverting the expectations placed on indigenous cinema.

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Jeff Barnaby, Heather Graham and more 06/09/2019 [Full episode]

Filmmaker Jeff Barnaby on subverting the expectations placed on Indigenous cinema and mining Canadian history for terror in his new film Blood Quantum. The q This music panel take a closer look at female voices in country music with the help of a new report about Canadian country radio amidst the release of The Highwomen debut record and with the CCMA awards coming up Sunday. Actor and filmmaker Heather Graham and director Aisling Chin-Yee on film industry sexism, female solidarity and their film The Rest of Us.

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Robbie Robertson and Sylvia Tyson 05/09/2019 [Full episode]

Robbie Robertson, the legendary guitarist and songwriter of The Band reflects on the memories, stories, and songs of the band in his new documentary Once Were Brothers. Singer-songwriter Sylvia Tyson revisits her songwriting roots, the early days of Ian & Sylvia and the 'lost tapes' she uncovered now being released in Ian & Sylvia: The Lost Tapes.

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Sylvia Tyson: The singer-songwriter revisits her songwriting roots, the early days of Ian & Sylvia, and the 'lost tapes' she uncovered

Sylvia Tyson will be among the newest inductees in the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame on September 5. She and former partner Ian Tyson are each being inducted on the eve of a release of a brand-new music collection, called Ian and Sylvia: The Lost Tapes.

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Robbie Robertson: The guitarist and songwriter reflects on The Band and on his new documentary called Once Were Brothers

Famed Canadian guitarist Robbie Robertson is the driving force behind the new documentary called Once Were Brothers. The film gives an in-depth and personal look at his former band called The Band.

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Graham Nash: The musician shares songs and stories from Joni Mitchell to David Crosby

Graham Nash shares songs and stories from his more than fifty year career in music. From Woodstock, to writing with Joni Mitchell, to why he and David Crosby aren't on speaking terms anymore.

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Ian Tyson: The singer-songwriter looks back at the start of his songwriting career, as one half of musical duo Ian & Sylvia

Ian Tyson will be among the newest inductees in the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame, come September 5th. He and former partner Sylvia Tyson are each being inducted on the eve of the release of a brand-new music collection, called Ian and Sylvia: The Lost Tapes.

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Jillian Bell: The actor, screenwriter and comedian spent years stealing scenes as a supporting actor and now she's taking the lead

Jillian Bell's role in Brittany Runs a Marathon is a personal breakthrough for the actor because she's spent the majority of her career as a supporting actor known for stealing scenes with her deadpan humour.

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Graham Nash , Jillian Bell and more 04/09/2019 [Full episode]

Musician Graham Nash shares stories and songs from his more than fifty year career in music. Our books columnist Jael Richardson shares her latest book pick with us: On Earth We're Briefly Gorgeous by Ocean Vuong. Actor, screenwriter and comedian Jillian Bell talks about her latest film Brittany Runs a Marathon and how it has a different take on the transformation tale. Singer-songwriter Ian Tyson looks back at the start of his songwriting career. 

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Salman Rushdie: The author's new novel Quichotte explores struggles of the present day and how novels can remind readers of the good.

Salman Rushdie explains how his latest novel, Quichotte, re-frames the classic story of Don Quixote to examine the power of mass media and addiction in the present day world. 

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Meghan Patrick: The Canadian country music star on speaking up against harassment, her latest album and her award nominations.

When an audience member shouted a demeaning and lewd phrase at Canadian country music star, Meghan Patrick this summer rather than ignore him, Meghan used it to start a conversation about the harassment she and other performers face.

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Jean Yoon: The Canadian actor reflects on her career and the success of Kim's Convenience.

Jean Yoon is one of a diverse group of six women in film and TV being honoured by the Birks Diamond Tribute to the Year's Women in Film.

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Salman Rushdie , Jean Yoon and more 03/09/2019 [Full episode]

Author Salman Rushdie explains how his latest novel, Quichotte, re-frames the classic story of Don Quixote to examine the present day world.  Actor Jean Yoon reflects on her career and the success of Kim's Convenience. q Origin Story with Teenage Head bassist Steve Mahon. Country singer Meghan Patrick opens up about the importance of speaking up, her latest album and her Canadian Country Music Award nominations.

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Sheryl Crow, Emma Donoghue and more 02/09/2019 [Full episode]

Grammy-winning musician Sheryl Crow shares the stories behind her biggest hits and why her latest record, Threads, may be her last. The q screen panel talks about Martin Scorsese's new film The Irishman, which will only be playing in select independent theatres before hitting Netflix a month later. Room author Emma Donoghue discusses her new book Akin, about a retired professor who fears that his mother may have been a Nazi collaborator during World War II.

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Emma Donoghue: The author on writing and her new book, Akin

Room author Emma Donoghue is back with a new novel called Akin. It's about a retired professor who fears that his mother may have been a Nazi collaborator during World War II.

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Sheryl Crow: The Grammy-winning musician on the stories behind her biggest hits and why her latest record may be her last

Sheryl Crow joined Tom Power to discuss her biggest hits, her long and subtly political career in music, and whether her latest album, Threads, is truly her last record ever.

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Geena Davis, Lizzo and more 30/08/2019 [Full episode]

Geena Davis talks about tackling sexism on screen in her new documentary, This Changes Everything. The q This music panel breaks down how Lizzo's song Truth Hurts could soon hit number-one on the Billboard Hot 100, despite being released in 2017. Lizzo opens up about the musical forces that have shaped her sound, becoming louder and braver in her career, and the heightened scrutiny that follows success.

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Lightning Dust: Amber Webber and Joshua Wells perform live in the q studio

Canadian indie rock band Lightning Dust drops by the q studio to perform a few new songs from their upcoming album, Spectre.

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Lightning Dust, Jann Arden and more 29/08/2019 [Full episode]

Amber Webber and Joshua Wells of the Canadian indie rock band Lightning Dust perform live in the q studio. Author Amitava Kumar reflects on what it means to leave your home country and throw yourself into a culture that's unfamiliar, exciting and alienating. Roger Daltrey of The Who opens up about the excesses of fame and feeling like an outsider. Canadian singer-songwriter Jann Arden talks about playing an egotistical, drama queen version of herself on the CTV sitcom, Jann.

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Hasan Minhaj, Richard Marsella and more 28/08/2019 [Full episode]

Comedian Hasan Minhaj explains how his "insider-outsider" relationship with America fuels his new Netflix comedy series, Patriot Act. Our online columnist Elamin Abdelmahmoud breaks down the latest news involving controversial YouTube star PewDiePie, who just became the first individual YouTuber to hit 100 million subscribers. Actor and producer Jennifer Podemski tells us how she uses film and television to steer the conversation around Indigenous people in Canada. Regent Park School of Music director Richard Marsella and one of the students whose work was featured on Taylor Swift's new album, Lover, open up about their whirlwind week.

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Hasan Minhaj: How the comedian's 'insider-outsider' relationship with America fuels his Netflix comedy show

Hasan Minhaj has a secret weapon when it comes to comedy. Although being brown and Muslim has made him feel like both an insider and outsider in America, he says he now sees that as his superpower.

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Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir, Amanda Brugel and more 27/08/2019 [Full episode]

Olympic gold medallists Tessa Virtue and Scott Moir look back on their journey from being childhood skating partners to the most decorated figure skaters in Olympic history. Actor Ahmed Best opens up about portraying Jar Jar Binks and how the role changed his life, for better, but also for worse. Actor Amanda Brugel talks about The Handmaid's Tale, fighting for good roles and rejecting stereotypes.

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John Legend: The singer-songwriter on being the first black man to win the EGOT

John Legend sat down with Tom Power to talk about his music, being the first black man to win the EGOT, working with Kanye West and more.

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Corey Hart: The '80s pop icon on stepping away from the spotlight and why he's now making his return

In this career-spanning interview, Corey Hart looks back on his life and achievements. This year, Hart will be inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame.

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John Legend, Corey Hart and more 26/08/2019 [Full episode]

John Legend talks about his music, being the first black man to win the EGOT, working with Kanye West and more. The q screen panel unpacks why Sean Spicer's casting on Dancing with the Stars can't be "politics-free." Artist Maria Qamar, a.k.a Hatecopy, shares the tunes she listened to growing up in Mississauga, Ont. in this edition of q block party. Corey Hart opens up about his 20-year hiatus and why he's now making his return to music.

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Emanuel Jal: From child soldier to Juno nominee, the musician on finding joy in his painful past

When Emmanuel Jal was just seven years old, he was forced to become a child soldier in Sudan. He tells us how songwriting has helped him escape the trauma of his past.

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Candace Bushnell: The author's new novel Is There Still Sex in the City? explores love and dating in 2019

As the author of Sex and the City, Candace Bushnell is regularly asked for her advice on love. These days though, the recently divorced author has more questions than answers. In her new book Is There Still Sex in the City? she explores dating and love in 2019.

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Candace Bushnell, Emmanuel Jal and more 23/08/2019 [Full episode]

Sex and the City author Candace Bushnell talks her new book Is There Still Sex in the City? and how dating is different in 2019. The q This panel takes a close look at Taylor Swift's new album and why her releases are so popular. Meet Philip Harben, the original celebrity TV chef. Juno-nominated musician Emmanuel Jal opens up about his earliest memories of being a child soldier and how songwriting has helped him escape the trauma of his past.

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Fab 5 Freddy, Nia Vardalos and more 22/08/2019 [Full episode]

Synth-pop duo Electric Youth performs songs from their new album Memory Emotion and share what influences their sound. Actor and screenwriter Nia Vardalos tells us how she adapted an advice column for the stage and shares some of the advice she took away from it. Hip-hop icon Fab 5 Freddy takes us on a musical journey to Bed-Stuy, New York. Canadian cartooning legend Seth tells us how he gives the mundane a "mystic significance" in his sprawling new comic, Clyde Fans.

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Nia Vardalos: The actor on Tiny Beautiful Things, adapting an advice column for the stage and the advice she took away

Nia Vardalos is best known for My Big Fat Greek Wedding, but her latest project is unlike anything she's done before.

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Seth: The cartooning legend gives the mundane a a 'mystic significance' in his sprawling comic, Clyde Fans

Seth is a Canadian cartoonist who's a legend in his field. Following the release of his new comic Clyde Fans, he describes what it was like being on the leading edge of the graphic novel movement.

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Electric Youth: The synth-pop duo performs songs from their new album and share how film influences their sound

The Thursday Headliner share their writing process and what they want to evoke through their music.

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Gabrielle Carteris: The actress shares what it's like to return to Beverly Hills 90210 and how she's making film sets safer

It's been 30 years since Beverly Hills 90210 first aired, but now the teen drama is back. One of the stars, Gabriella Carteris shares how it feels to return now that she's in a very different phase of her life.

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Kris Bowers: The pianist and composer tells us how he taught Mahershala Ali to play piano like Don Shirley in Green Book

The composer shares what it was like to work with Marhersala Ali and how it felt to see his own hands on screen.

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Donna Grantis: The guitarist takes us through her history with the guitar

From learning her first song to going to jazz school to playing her Purple Rain solo with Prince, Donna Grantis shares her experiences and what it meant for her to work with one of her heroes.

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Gabrielle Carteris, Donna Grantis and more 21/08/2019 [Full episode]

Actress Gabrielle Carteris shares what it's like to return to Beverly Hills 90210 and how her life is different now.  Guitarist Donna Grantis takes us through her life with the guitar, from playing with Prince to her solo debut. Green Book composer Kris Bowers discusses how he taught Mahershala Ali to play piano like Don Shirley.

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Terry Fallis: The novelist explores a universal dilemma in his brand-new novel, Albatross

Canadian author Terry Fallis sits down with guest host Ali Hassan live in the q studio to talk about his latest (and seventh) novel, Albatross.

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Todd McFarlane: The artist looks back on his own comic book origin story

Every great comic book hero needs an origin story. Todd McFarlane doesn't wear a cape or fight crime, but he is an undisputed giant in the world of comic books.

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Terry Fallis, Todd McFarlane and more 20/08/2019 [Full episode]

Novelist Terry Fallis tells us about his new and seventh novel Albatross and the universal dilemma between happiness and success. Comic book artist Todd McFarlane unpacks Spider-Man, Spawn and his own success in building a comic book empire.  Actor Ellen Wong explains the importance of Asian representation in TV and films.

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Gurinder Chadha: The filmmaker on the story behind Blinded by the Light and getting Bruce Springsteen's blessing

Gurinder Chadha's latest film, Blinded by the Light, is the true story of how a British-Pakistani teenager found solace, inspiration and a kindred spirit in Bruce Springsteen.

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Aminder Dhaliwal: How the cartoonist's hit web comic helped her find her voice

When Canadian cartoonist Aminder Dhaliwal created an online comic, just for the fun of it, she never expected it to turn into a professional venture. Now, she has a huge following and a graphic novel deal.

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Gurinder Chadha, Aminder Dhaliwal and more 19/08/2019 [Full episode]

Filmmaker Gurinder Chadha tells us the story behind her latest film, Blinded by the Light, and how she got Bruce Springsteen's blessing. The q screen panel gives us a roundup of what to watch — and what to skip — in August. Rapper Denzel Curry looks back on the Florida artists and music that inspired his sound. Canadian comic artist Aminder Dhaliwal talks about her popular web series and graphic novel, Woman World.

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Andy Zax: The producer gives us a way to relive the original Woodstock with a 38-disc box set

For the last 14 years, producer Andy Zax has been working on the definitive, most complete document of what Woodstock was really like.

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Narada Michael Walden: The producer on his hitmaking career with Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey

Grammy award-winning producer Narada Michael Walden reveals the one thing these divas all had in common that made them masters of their craft.

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Andy Zax, Narada Michael Walden and more 16/08/2019 [Full episode]

Producer and archivist Andy Zax explains why he wanted to give listeners a way to relive the original Woodstock with a 38-disc box set. The q This music panel takes a look at the 20th anniversary of Christina Aguilera's pop debut and the recent surge of popularity for the metal band Tool. Sesame Street music director Bill Sherman tells us what goes into making the show's great songs. Grammy award-winning music producer Narada Michael Walden reflects on his hitmaking career with Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey.

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Tanika Charles: The soul and R&B; singer performs live in the q studio

Soul and R&B; singer Tanika Charles drops by the q studio with her band to perform a few new songs from her latest album, The Gumption.

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Hung Vanngo: One makeup artist's journey from refugee camp to Oscars red carpet

Celebrity makeup artist Hung Vanngo will spend this month flying back and forth to Los Angeles — but that trip is nothing compared to the one that brought him to Canada.

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Elaine Welteroth: The editor on changing Teen Vogue, breaking glass ceilings and how to claim space for yourself

When Elaine Welteroth was 29 years old, she became the editor of Teen Vogue. That made her the youngest person ever — and only the second black person ever — to hold the title in the history of Condé Nast. She joined guest host Nana aba Duncan to talk about her new book, More Than Enough: Claiming Space for Who You Are (No Matter What They Say).

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Elaine Welteroth, Tanika Charles and more 15/08/2019 [Full episode]

Celebrity makeup artist Hung Vanngo shares his journey from a refugee boat out of Vietnam to the Oscars red carpet. Soul and R&B; singer Tanika Charles performs a few new songs from her latest album, The Gumption, live in the q studio. Miles Davis' nephew, Vince Wilburn Jr., and his son, Erin Davis, show us a different side of the iconic jazz musician. Editor Elaine Welteroth talks about her new book, More Than Enough, a part-memoir, part-manifesto about how and why she made Teen Vogue more socially-conscious.

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Gabrielle Moss: Do teen paperbacks of the '80s and '90s deserve a second look? One author makes the case

Gabrielle Moss is the author of the book, Paperback Crush: The Totally Radical History of '80s and '90s Teen Fiction.

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Sugar Sammy: Fluent in four languages, outrageous in all of them — the comedian brings an outsider's perspective to Paris

Canadian comedian Sugar Sammy joins Tom Power live in the q studio to talk about how he generates laughs — and outrage — across cultural boundaries.

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Shepard Fairey: The artist behind the Obama 'Hope' poster unveils his largest mural yet in Vancouver

Shepard Fairey is an American street artist, best known for designing the iconic Hope poster that came to represent Barack Obama's 2008 presidential campaign. He's just unveiled one of his biggest works to date: a 20-storey mural, titled Earth Justice, which is can be found in downtown Vancouver.

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Shepard Fairey, Sugar Sammy and more 14/08/2019 [Full episode]

American street artist Shepard Fairey, who's best known for designing the iconic Obama "Hope" poster, unveils his largest mural yet in Vancouver. Our online columnist Elamin Abdelmahmoud unpacks the rift between Instagram and meme accounts — and how the social media platform is now trying to smooth things over. Author Gabrielle Moss makes a case in defence of '80s and '90s teen paperbacks, such as Sweet Valley High and The Baby-Sitters Club. Canadian comedian Sugar Sammy discusses how he generates laughs — and outrage — across cultural boundaries.

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Thandie Newton: The actor on her 'upfront and uncompromising' approach to fame

Thandie Newton sat down with Tom Power at TIFF last year to talk about her early days in Hollywood and her film The Death and Life of John F. Donovan.

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Ben Folds, William Shatner and more 13/08/2019 [Full episode]

Pianist, singer-songwriter and producer Ben Folds talks about his new memoir, A Dream About Lightning Bugs, and reflects on his life as a musician. Actor Thandie Newton opens up about her "upfront and uncompromising" approach to fame. Legendary Canadian actor William Shatner shares his advice on how to live long and prosper.

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Ben Folds: The musician on his new memoir, life as an artist and what he's learned from his younger self

Pianist, singer-songwriter and producer Ben Folds talks about his new memoir, A Dream About Lightning Bugs, and reflects on his life as a musician.

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William Shatner: The actor shares his advice for how to live long and prosper

William Shatner joins Tom Power to impart some wisdom and discuss his new memoir Live Long and... What I Learned Along the Way.

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Common, Tavi Gevinson and more 12/08/2019 [Full episode]

Hip-hop artist Common opens up about the sacrifices he made for success and the childhood traumas he's only coming to terms with now. The q screen panel discusses The Hunt, an upcoming horror film that was recently cancelled for its controversial premise. Janis Joplin's guitarist John Till pays tribute to the late singer. Writer and magazine editor Tavi Gevinson reflects on the beginning and end of Rookie Magazine.

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Tavi Gevinson: The writer and editor reflects on the beginning and end of Rookie Magazine

After a seven-year run, Rookie Magazine shut down in late 2018. Tavi Gevinson joined us to reflect on starting the popular online magazine at 15 years old, why she thinks free content isn't sustainable in the age of social media, and what's ahead for her.

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Common: The hip-hop artist shares what love means to him

Veteran rapper and actor Common joins guest host Nana aba Duncan in the q studio to open up about the sacrifices he made for success and the childhood traumas he's only coming to terms with now.

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Chuck Klosterman, Kaia Kater and more 09/08/2019 [Full episode]

Author Chuck Klosterman on finding meaning in pop culture, q This panel digs into protest songs, musician Mehdi Rajabian on releasing an album that could put him in prison and how the banjo helped singer-songwriter Kaia Kater understand her Afro-Caribbean roots.

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q This: Have protest songs changed?

In some ways, protest songs have changed, in other ways, they've stayed the same. Rollie Pemberton and Lisa Christiansen discuss the state of protest music in 2019.

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Mehdi Rajabian: Iranian musician on releasing an album that could put him in prison

The Iranian musician-composer was jailed for making music, but he refuses to be silenced.

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Chuck Klosterman: Writer Chuck Klosterman on his new book 'Raised in Captivity' and finding meaning in pop culture and

Writer Chuck Klosterman is known for many things — his insightful writings on pop culture and sports. Guest host Talia Schlanger spoke to him about his storied career and finding meaning in pop culture.

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Eugenio Derbez: The actor on adapting Dora the Explorer for the big screen

Eugenio Derbez joins guest host Talia Schlanger to talk about Dora and the Lost City of Gold, the live-action remake of Dora the Explorer.

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Ralph Macchio: In Cobra Kai, the Karate Kid is all grown-up and owns a car dealership

Ralph Macchio, the original Karate Kid, is back as a grown-up version of Danny LaRusso in the new series, Cobra Kai.

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Rebecca Belmore: The artist on why she uses her body to make a statement in her artwork

Rebecca Belmore discusses the use of her own body and voice in her performance pieces, and the significance of using everyday objects in her art.

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Eamon McGrath: The musician performs live in the q studio

This week's q Thursday Headliner is Eamon McGrath. He and his band dropped by the q studio to perform some new music from his latest album Guts.

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Eugenio Derbez, Eamon McGrath and more 08/08/2019 [Full episode]

Musician Eamon McGrath and his band drop by the q studio to perform some new music from his latest album, Guts. Actor and producer Eugenio Derbez talks about adapting Dora the Explorer for the big screen. Artist Rebecca Belmore explains why she uses her own body and voice to make a statement in her artwork.  Actor Ralph Macchio, the original Karate Kid, tells us about returning as a grown-up version of Danny LaRusso in the series Cobra Kai.

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Bif Naked: The Canadian punk rock queen on battling cancer and the power of emotional support

More than a decade since her diagnosis, Canadian punk rock queen Bif Naked opens up about her battle with breast cancer and becoming a caregiver.

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Ani DiFranco: The singer-songwriter on her 30-year career and new memoir

Ani DiFranco talks about her new memoir, the boundary-breaking themes in her music and how she feels about the ongoing #MeToo movement.

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Diana Weymar: The textile artist's new project protests Trump by stitching his quotes into delicate embroidery

Diana Weymar is a textile artist and activist who's garnering a lot of attention for her subversive public art project, called the Tiny Pricks Project.

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Eugene Redmond: The poet on the legacy of his friend, Toni Morrison

American poet Eugene Redmond remembers his friend, collaborator and former editor, the late Toni Morrison.

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Ani DiFranco, Diana Weymar and more 07/08/2019 [Full episode]

Singer-songwriter Ani DiFranco discusses her new memoir, the boundary-breaking themes in her music and how she feels about the ongoing #MeToo movement. Canadian punk rock queen Bif Naked opens up about battling cancer and the power of emotional support. Poet Eugene Redmond remembers his friend, collaborator and former editor, the late Toni Morrison. Textile artist and activist Diana Weymar talks about how her new public art project protests U.S. President Donald Trump by stitching his quotes into delicate embroidery.

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Julius Onah: The director challenging perceptions of race and identity with his new film Luce

Director Julius Onah talks about his new film Luce and why he wanted to explore race and class through the lens of a dark psychological thriller.

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Julius Onah, Jeff Daniels and more 06/08/2019 [Full episode]

Director Julius Onah on his new film Luce and challenging perceptions of race and identity. Newfoundland-based folk duo Fortunate Ones on writing songs that offer hope in dark times. The story of the Glenn Gould Steinway piano and how actor Jeff Daniels beat his inner critic to make music

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Linda Perry, Steve Martin and Martin Short, and more 05/08/2019 [Full episode]

Legendary producer Linda Perry discusses songwriting, mentoring and the meaning of success. Playwright Tarell Alvin McCraney talks about seeing his life reflected on stage and on screen in The Brothers Size and Moonlight. Comedy legends Steve Martin and Martin Short open up about their long friendship and new two-man comedy show, Now You See Them, Soon You Won't.

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Andrea Berloff, Delia Owens and more 02/08/2019 [Full episode]

Director Andrea Berloff talks about her new film The Kitchen and why she wanted to explore what it's like when women are put in charge, both on and off screen. The q This music panel breaks down the reasons why Woodstock 50 was cancelled. Musicians Julie Doiron and Steven Lambke look back on SappyFest and the swamp magic of Sackville, N.B. Author and zoologist Delia Owens explains how life in isolation as a wildlife scientist helped her write her hit debut novel, Where the Crawdads Sing.

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Delia Owens: How life in isolation as a wildlife scientist helped her write her hit debut novel

Author and zoologist Delia Owens talks to guest host Laurie Brown about her debut novel, Where the Crawdads Sing, and how she drew from her own experiences of survival and isolation to write it.

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Andrea Berloff: The filmmaker wants you to rethink who can be a mob boss in her new film The Kitchen

Filmmaker Andrea Berloff talks about her new film The Kitchen and why she wanted to explore what it's like when women are put in charge, both on and off screen.

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Reignwolf: The Saskatchewan blues-rocker performs live in the q studio

Jordan Cook, a.k.a. Reignwolf, drops by the q studio to supercharge our day with some live music from his recently released debut album Hear Me Out.

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Abhishek Bachchan: The Bollywood megastar on fame and his return to the big screen

Abhishek Bachchan sat down with Tom Power at last year's TIFF to discuss the pressures of fame, the beauty of Indian cinema and his first film in two years, Husband Material.

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Sam Lipsyte, Abhishek Bachchan and more 31/07/2019 [Full episode]

Saskatchewan blues-rocker Reignwolf supercharges the q studio with a live performance. Satirical novelist Sam Lipsyte turns his eye to the dark side of mindfulness and fake gurus. David Laderman, author of Driving Visions: Explore the Road Movie, gives us a gateway into the world of the road movie genre. Bollywood star Abhishek Bachchan discusses the pressures of fame, the beauty of Indian cinema and his return to the big screen.

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Sam Lipsyte: The satirical novelist turns his eye to the dark side of mindfulness and fake gurus

Sam Lipsyte talks about his new novel Hark, which explores the world of spiritual leaders, the people who follow them and the situations in which they appear so compelling.

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Leah Kudel: The Edmonton-based glass artist on the high-stakes drama of glass-blowing

Leah Kudel is an Edmonton-based glass artist as well as a contestant on a new Netflix series called Blown Away. She tells q guest host Laurie Brown why she hopes the series will help change the way people see her art.

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Saul Williams: The artist on the power of poetry, on stage and on the page

Saul Williams is a poet, musician, actor and activist who, for decades, has been spreading his words far and wide to inspire change.

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Mélissa Laveaux: The Canadian singer brings the sounds of Haiti to the q studio

Mélissa Laveaux sits down with guest host Laurie Brown to chat about her latest album Radyo Siwèl and performs some new music for us.

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Saul Williams, Mélissa Laveaux and more 31/07/2019 [Full episode]

Poet, actor, musician and activist Saul Williams talks about the power of poetry, on stage and on the page. Edmonton-based glass artist Leah Kudel takes us through the art and high-stakes drama of glass-blowing. Our online columnist Elamin Abdelmahmoud discusses Twitter's retweet button after its inventor recently said he regrets building the feature. Canadian singer-songwriter Mélissa Laveaux brings the sounds of Haiti to the q studio. 

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David Crosby, Cara Gee and more 30/07/2019 [Full episode]

Singer-songwriter David Crosby discusses David Crosby: Remember My Name — a new documentary about his life, musical legacy and mistakes. Actor Cara Gee talks about adding a new dimension to Soulpepper's latest production of Sam Shepard's play Fool For Love. Minding the Gap director Bing Liu opens up about the importance of sharing stories of abuse.

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Bing Liu: The director of Minding the Gap on sharing stories of abuse

Bing Liu's Oscar-nominated documentary Minding the Gap follows a group of young skateboarders to take a raw and honest look at child abuse in small town America.

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Cara Gee: The actor on starring in Soulpepper's production of Fool For Love

Cara Gee stars as May in Soulpepper's latest production of Sam Shepard's celebrated 1983 play Fool For Love. She joined guest host Laurie Brown to discuss the new direction she's taken with this part.

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David Crosby: The singer-songwriter is looking to the future in new documentary

Rock musician David Crosby joined guest host Laurie Brown to talk about David Crosby: Remember My Name — a new documentary about his life, musical legacy and mistakes.

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Terra Lightfoot: The musician on the electric guitar and her latest album

Terra Lightfoot discusses her latest album New Mistakes and joins us in the q music studio for a special stripped-down performance with just her voice and her guitar.

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Killer Mike: The rapper on his Netflix series Trigger Warning

In Killer Mike's new Netflix show Trigger Warning, the Grammy-winning rapper uses bold and even controversial measures to try and tackle big divisions in America.

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Killer Mike, Terra Lightfoot and more 29/07/2019 [Full episode]

Rapper Killer Mike talks about using bold and even controversial measures to try and tackle big divisions in America in his new Netflix series Trigger Warning. The q screen panel share their takes on Quentin Tarantino's latest film, Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. The cast of 2001: A Space Odyssey reflect on playing apes in the iconic sci-fi film. Musician Terra Lightfoot discusses her latest album and joins us for a special stripped down performance with just her voice and her guitar.

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Black Thought, Sarah McLachlan and more 26/07/2019 [Full episode]

Tariq "Black Thought" Trotter of The Roots talks about taking on stand-up comedy at this year's Just For Laughs festival in Montreal. The q This music panel look at the evolution of Lil Nas X's Old Town Road and its latest remix. Pulitzer Prize-winning film critic Wesley Morris shares his q gateway to romantic comedies. Singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan reflects on the legacy of Lilith Fair and the intense power of Angel.

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Sarah McLachlan: The singer-songwriter on the intense power of Angel, the unofficial song of sorrow

Sarah McLachlan reflects on the legacy of Lilith Fair, the power of Angel and how music saved her life ahead of the 2018 SOCAN Awards.

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Black Thought: The Roots frontman on taking on stand-up at Just for Laughs

Tariq Trotter, also known as The Roots frontman Black Thought, talks about taking on comedy at this year's Just For Laughs festival in Montreal.

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Kirk Hammett: The Metallica guitarist on his lifelong obsession with classic horror

Kirk Hammett joins Tom Power in the q studio to discuss his huge collection of classic horror and sci-fi memorabilia, which is on display now at the Royal Ontario Museum.

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Oyinkan Braithwaite: The novelist stretches the idea of unconditional love to its extreme in My Sister, The Serial Killer

Oyinkan Braithwaite's debut novel is about a woman named Korede and her younger sister Ayoola, who has an unfortunate habit of murdering her boyfriends.

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Amaal: The Toronto R&B; singer brings her smooth and sultry sound to the q studio

R&B; singer Amaal brings her smooth and sultry sound to the q studio for a live performance and chat with host Tom Power. 

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Kirk Hammett, Amaal and more 25/07/2019 [Full episode]

Toronto R&B; singer Amaal brings her smooth and sultry sound to the q studio for a live performance and conversation about her debut EP, Black Dove. Prince superfan Anil Dash tells us what made the late singer's 1989 Batman album such an important pop culture milestone. Metallica's Kirk Hammett discusses his lifelong obsession with classic horror movies and memorabilia. Novelist Oyinkan Braithwaite stretches the idea of unconditional love to its extreme in her debut book, My Sister, The Serial Killer.

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Michael Rakowitz: The artist on opting out of the Whitney Biennial

Chicago-based artist Michael Rakowitz discusses his decision not to participate in this year's Whitney Biennial in an act of protest.

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Nandita Das: The actor and director takes us into the story of one of South Asia's greatest writers

A new film is shining a spotlight on one of South Asia's greatest writers, ​Saadat Hasan Manto. Acclaimed actor and director, Nandita Das, takes us deeper into his story.

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Aurora James: The Canadian designer on sustainability in fashion

The New York-based Canadian fashion designer tells us how her brand Brother Vellies is redefining the possibilities of sustainable fashion.

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Frank Dukes: The Canadian super-producer on working with 50 Cent, Drake and Camila Cabello

Toronto's Frank Dukes is one of the busiest and most successful producers making music today. He joined us to talk about his innovative sample music library, his partnership with Toronto's Regent Park School of Music, and working on big hits with the likes of 50 Cent, Drake and Camila Cabello.

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Frank Dukes, Nandita Das and more 24/07/2019 [Full episode]

Canadian super-producer Frank Dukes talks about making hits with 50 Cent, Drake and Camila Cabello. Artist Michael Rakowitz discusses his decision not to participate in this year's Whitney Biennial in an act of protest. Fashion designer Aurora James tells us how her brand Brother Vellies is redefining the possibilities of sustainable fashion. Actor and director Nandita Das takes us into the story of one of South Asia's greatest writers, Saadat Hasan Manto.

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Simu Liu, Amanda Palmer and more 23/07/2019 [Full episode]

Maestro Fresh Wes shares his oral history of his hit single Let Your Backbone Slide for the 30-year anniversary of its release. Actor Simu Liu talks about Asian representation on screen and how his real-life relationship with his parents informs his father-son relationship on Kim's Convenience. Singer-songwriter Amanda Palmer opens up about her new "unapologetically balls-out" feminist album, which tackles abortion, miscarriage and suicide.

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Simu Liu: The actor on Kim's Convenience and Asian representation on screen

Ahead of the season three premiere of Kim's Convenience, Simu Liu dropped by to talk about what we can expect, how his real-life relationship with his parents informs his father-son relationship on the show and how he feels about the representation of Asian men on screen.

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Amanda Palmer: On tackling abortion, miscarriage and suicide on her 'unapologetically balls-out' feminist album

Singer, songwriter and provocateur Amanda Palmer talks about her personal new record and performs some stripped-down versions of her songs at the grand piano.

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Let Your Backbone Slide at 30: Maestro Fresh Wes shares his oral history of Canada's most loved rap song

For the 30-year anniversary of Let Your Backbone Slide, Maestro Fresh Wes, his former manager Farley Flex and Davis from the production duo First Offence reflect on the song's impact, for an oral history of Let Your Backbone Slide.

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Jaleel White: The actor on owning his legacy as Steve Urkel

You might remember Jaleel White best as Steve Urkel, the lovable nerd on the '90s sitcom Family Matters, but this summer, he's taking on something different: a new reality TV show called 50 Ways To Kill Your Mum.

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Mavis Staples: The gospel singer on the state of civil rights in America

The legendary gospel singer explains why she feels she still has a lot of work to do when it comes to speaking out against bigotry in America.

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Nobu Adilman: How auditioning for Short Round in Temple of Doom changed the filmmaker's life

When Nobu Adilman was 11 years old back in 1983, he got the chance to audition for Short Round in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom — but he didn't get the part. Now he's made a documentary featuring the other hopefuls who missed out.

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Jaleel White, Nobu Adilman and more 22/07/2019 [Full episode]

Actor Jaleel White talks about owning his legacy as Steve Urkel, growing up as a child star and reconnecting with his mom on a new reality TV show. The q screen panel compares The Lion King to the much talked-about trailer for Cats, which has the internet reacting in horror. Filmmaker Nobu Adilman tells us why he wanted to make a documentary about the many hopefuls who auditioned for the part of Short Round in Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom. Gospel singer Mavis Staples explains why she feels she still has a lot of work to do when it comes to speaking out against bigotry in America.

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Lulu Wang: The filmmaker on bringing her family's lie to life in The Farewell

Lulu Wang is the writer and director behind The Farewell, a comedy-drama about an ailing grandmother whose family is determined to keep her in the dark about her terminal illness, in keeping with Chinese tradition.

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Sharon and Bram: The children's entertainers bid 'skinnamarink adieu' after 40 years

Iconic Canadian children's entertainers Sharon Hampson and Bram Morrison are embarking on their farewell tour after four decades of entertaining kids around the world. They dropped by the q studio for a very special performance and to reflect on their memories of fellow founding member, Lois Lilienstein.

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Lulu Wang, Sharon and Bram, and more 19/07/2019 [Full episode]

The Farewell writer and director Lulu Wang talks about bringing her family's lie to life on the big screen. The q This music panel takes a closer look at the 10 albums on this year's Polaris Music Prize short list. Cindy Li, who records under the name Ciel, shows us a different side to Toronto's nightlife. Children's entertainers Sharon and Bram perform live in the q studio and reflect on their incredible 40-year career.

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Billy Eichner: The comedian on following in his idol's footsteps in The Lion King

Billy Eichner joined Tom Power in the q studio to talk about voicing Timon in Disney's live-action remake of The Lion King.

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Vivek Shraya: Why the artist turned her hate mail into the graphic novel, Death Threat

When a stranger started sending Vivek Shraya death threats, she found it upsetting, but saw something strangely poetic in it, too. She joined us to talk about turning her hate mail into a graphic novel.

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TOBi: The Toronto singer and rapper brings his 'unapologetic soul music' to the q studio

Nigerian-born, Toronto-raised singer and rapper TOBi drops by the q studio to perform a few songs from his newly-released debut album, Still.

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Colson Whitehead: The novelist on fighting through anger to write The Nickel Boys

The Pulitzer Prize and National Book Award-winning author of The Underground Railroad joined Tom Power in the q studio to tell us about his highly-anticipated follow-up novel, The Nickel Boys.

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Billy Eichner, Colson Whitehead and more 18/07/2019 [Full episode]

Toronto singer and rapper TOBi brings his "unapologetic soul music" to the q studio. Comedian Billy Eichner talks about voicing Timon — and following in his idol's footsteps — in Disney's live-action remake of The Lion King. Pulitzer Prize-winning author Colson Whitehead discusses his highly-anticipated new novel, The Nickel Boys. Writer, musician and visual artist Vivek Shraya talks about turning her hate mail into a new graphic novel, called Death Threat.

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Jesse Eisenberg: The actor on his new movie The Art of Self-Defense, a 'satire without snark'

Jesse Eisenberg has found something most artists only dream of: the perfect gig. He tells us about his latest role in the satirical film The Art of Self-Defense.

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Joey King: The actor on her 'nerve-racking' transformation into Gypsy Rose Blanchard in The Act

Joey King stars in The Act, which retells the tragic and shocking story of Gypsy Rose Blanchard, who murdered her mother with the help of a boyfriend in 2015.

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Eugene Levy: The actor on Schitt's Creek's four Emmy nominations

After five seasons, Schitt's Creek received its first-ever Emmy nominations. Tom Power reached Eugene Levy right after he got the big news to extend our congratulations.

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Jesse Eisenberg, Eugene Levy and more 17/07/2019 [Full episode]

Jesse Eisenberg discusses his new movie The Art of Self-Defense, a "satire without snark." Eugene Levy talks about what it feels like to see Schitt's Creek honoured with four Emmy nominations. Our online columnist Elamin Abdelmahmoud unpacks how this year's VidCon highlighted a tension between big YouTube stars and new online creators. Joey King talks about her "nerve-racking" transformation into Gypsy Rose Blanchard in Hulu's true crime series The Act.

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Fab 5 Freddy: How hip-hop evolved into the most dominant genre in the world

Fab 5 Freddy is a visual artist, veejay, filmmaker and hip-hop historian. He joined Tom Power to discuss hip-hop's early beginnings and the role he played in its evolution into a huge cultural influence.

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Rob Thomas: The solo artist and lead singer of Matchbox Twenty reflects on his biggest hits

Rob Thomas dropped by the q studio to perform some music and reflect on some of his stand out career landmarks, both as the lead singer of Matchbox Twenty and as a solo artist.

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Why digital-only clothing could be the future of fashion

A fascinating new trend is taking over the world of fashion: digital clothing and accessories that only exist virtually. Our fashion columnist Mosha Lundström Halbert tells us more.

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Fab 5 Freddy, Mosha Lundström Halbert and more 16/07/2019 [Full episode]

Rob Thomas of Matchbox Twenty reflects on his biggest hits and new solo album, Chip Tooth Smile. Graffiti artist, filmmaker and hip-hop pioneer Fab 5 Freddy discusses how hip-hop evolved into the most dominant genre in the world. Our fashion columnist Mosha Lundström Halbert explains why digital-only clothing could be the future of fashion.

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Howie Mandel: The comedian on championing Canadian comedy and Just for Laughs

Howie Mandel looks back on his long career in comedy and tells us what inspired him to become a part of the Canadian comedy empire, Just for Laughs.

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Sally Rooney: The Irish novelist on being called the first great millennial author

At just 28 years old, Irish novelist Sally Rooney has already been heralded as the voice of her generation. She joined guest host Rollie Pemberton to reflect on her rapid rise to the rank of literary sensation.

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Beau Dixon: How his new play Bloom: A Rock 'n' Roll Fable helps him honour his mother's memory

Actor, musician and playwright Beau Dixon tells us about his new play, Bloom: A Rock 'n' Roll Fable, and how he's honouring his mother through his art.

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Howie Mandel, Sally Rooney and more 15/07/2019 [Full episode]

Howie Mandel looks back on his long career in comedy and tells us what inspired him to become a part of the Canadian comedy empire, Just for Laughs. The q screen panel discusses reports that the next 007 will be played by a black female actor named Lashana Lynch. Actor, musician and playwright Beau Dixon talks about his new play, Bloom: A Rock 'n' Roll Fable, and how he's honouring his mother through his art. Irish novelist Sally Rooney reckons with her reputation as the first great millennial author.

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Mira Sorvino, Catherine MacLellan and more 12/07/2019 [Full episode]

Academy Award-winning actor Mira Sorvino opens up about making her return to the big screen in Stuber. The q This music panel compares this week's Billboard charts to the charts from exactly 25 years ago and ask: where have all the slow jams gone? Brooklyn-based artist and writer Nate Harrison gives us an introduction to the Amen break, one of music's most sampled pieces. Singer-songwriter Catherine MacLellan revisits her father Gene MacLellan's history with depression in a new documentary.

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Catherine MacLellan: The singer-songwriter revisits her father's history with depression in a new documentary

Catherine MacLellan, daughter of Gene MacLellan, dropped by q to perform and talk about her documentary The Song and the Sorrow.

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Mira Sorvino: The actor on her new film Stuber

Mira Sorvino's latest project is a buddy-cop comedy called Stuber. She talks about the film and how she feels about returning to the big screen after allegedly being blacklisted in Hollywood.

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The Strumbellas, Rosina Kazi and more 11/07/2019 [Full episode]

Juno-winning rock band The Strumbellas join us live in the q studio for a performance and chat about their new album, Rattlesnake. DJ Spinna shares his essential guide to the music of Stevie Wonder. LAL's Rosina Kazi tells us what it means for our communities when spaces for artists disappear. Peter Frampton reflects on the highlights of his career, his latest album of blues covers and how it feels to head out on his final tour.

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Peter Frampton: The English rock musician on preparing for his farewell tour

Peter Frampton reflects on the highlights of his career, his latest album of blues covers and how it feels to head out on his final tour.

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Rosina Kazi: What do we lose when spaces for artists disappear?

As cities across the country continue to change, more and more small, accessible spaces for artists are starting to disappear. LAL's Rosina Kazi tells us why and what this means for artists.

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The Strumbellas: The Juno-winning rock band tackle stardom and family on Rattlesnake

Juno-winning band Ontario rock band The Strumbellas joins us live in the q studio in the second edition of the q Thursday Headliner.

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Kevin Bacon: The actor talks longevity, bribing DJs and playing cops from Boston

Kevin Bacon joins Tom Power from New York to tell us how he really felt about his famous role in Footloose, why he always seems to keep filming in Boston and how he once got duped by Bernie Madoff.

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Carly Rae Jepsen: The Canadian pop star on her new album Dedicated

Carly Rae Jepsen sheds some light on the songwriting process, her brand new album, Dedicated, and the lasting legacy of her very first breakout hit, Call Me Maybe.

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Cliff Jones: The playwright on seeing Kronborg — The Hamlet Rock Musical back on stage 45 years after its premiere

Canadian playwright Cliff Jones tells us how his idea for a Hamlet musical became bigger than he ever imagined and even shaped his entire life.

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Kevin Bacon, Carly Rae Jepsen and more 10/07/2019 [Full episode]

Actor Kevin Bacon talks about longevity, bribing DJs and why he always seems to be playing cops from Boston. Our books columnist Jael Richardson shares her latest book pick with us: Your Life Is Mine by Nathan Ripley. Playwright and composer Cliff Jones tells us what it's like seeing his production Kronborg — The Hamlet Rock Musical back on stage 45 years after its premiere. Carly Rae Jepsen sheds some light on the songwriting process, her brand new album, Dedicated, and the lasting legacy of her very first breakout hit, Call Me Maybe.

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Perry Farrell: The alt-rock icon on the second Messianic era, his new solo album and more

The Jane's Addiction frontman sits down with Tom Power to talk about his wild new solo album, Kind Heaven.

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Rhiannon Giddens: How the roots musician is changing the narrative of American folk music

Rhiannon Giddens set up a collaborative of black female roots musicians to record an album called Songs of Our Native Daughters, which looks at neglected female voices and stories in folk.

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Glen E. Friedman: The punk, hip hop and skateboard photographer on documenting a counterculture generation

Photographer Glen E. Friedman has taken some of the most iconic photos in skateboarding, punk rock and hip hop. Known for capturing the raw energy of a counterculture generation in its prime, his photography helped shape the way people view punk music and redefined the sport of skateboarding.

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Perry Farrell, Rhiannon Giddens and more 09/07/2019 [Full episode]

Alt-rock icon Perry Farrell discusses his new solo album Kind Heaven, the second Messianic era and more. Punk, hip hop and skateboard photographer Glen E. Friedman talks about documenting a counterculture generation in photos. Comedy historian Kliph Nesteroff talks about how 1940s mob culture gave us the phrase "stand-up comedian." Rhiannon Giddens of the roots quartet Our Native Daughters tells us how the band's new album is reclaiming the narrative of American folk music.

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Feist: The indie icon searches for connection in her new podcast, Pleasure Studies

Leslie Feist sits down with Tom Power live in the q studio to talk about finding the courage to branch out with a new podcast, called Pleasure Studies.

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Tom's Podcast Pick: Chosen Family

Looking for more great conversations? Check out Chosen Family from CBC Podcasts. Comedians Thomas Leblanc and Tranna Wintour shine a light on the intersection of art, community and sexuality through deep and spontaneous conversations with renowned artists and up-and-coming creators. Subscribe to Chosen Family wherever you get your podcasts!

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Dan Aykroyd: The actor on the Tragically Hip, the blues, ghosts and the Caesar

Actor Dan Aykroyd joins us in studio to talk about the Tragically Hip, the blues, ghosts and the Caesar.

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Feist, Dan Aykroyd and more 08/07/2019 [Full episode]

Canadian indie icon Feist talks about finding the courage to branch out with a podcast, called Pleasure Studies. The q screen panel discusses the legacy of Seinfeld 30 years after its premiere on television. Actor Dan Aykroyd joins us in studio to talk about the Tragically Hip, the blues, ghosts and the Caesar.

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Kiefer Sutherland: The actor on country music, the rodeo, his grandfather Tommy Douglas and more

The Canadian actor talks about his love of storytelling both on screen and as a country musician.

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Rufus Wainwright: The singer-songwriter on composing operas and celebrating 20 years since his debut album

Opera has been a huge part of Rufus Wainwright's life for a long time. He stopped by the q studio to talk about what it means to him, as well as his current tour, which celebrates his first two pop records.

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Kiefer Sutherland, Rufus Wainwright and more 05/07/2019 [Full episode]

Actor Kiefer Sutherland talks about country music, the rodeo, his grandfather Tommy Douglas and more. The q This music panel explains why Taylor Swift is calling her music catalogue feud with Scooter Braun her "worst case scenario." Singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright performs live in the q studio and discusses celebrating 20 years since his debut album.

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Black Pumas: The psychedelic soul group performs live in the q studio

Black Pumas join Tom Power live in the q studio for a performance and chat about their self-titled debut album, which is turning heads north and south of the border for its unique blend of hip-hop samples and old-school soul.

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Tantoo Cardinal: The veteran actor on getting her first starring role in a feature film

Tantoo Cardinal is one of the most recognizable and prolific Indigenous actors in Canada. Even if you don't know her by name, chances are you've seen her on screen: she's been in more than 120 films and television shows over her 40-year career.

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Jimmie Fails and Joe Talbot: The Last Black Man In San Francisco is a story about displacement, gentrification and personal history

The Last Black Man in San Francisco​​​​​​​ is a story about displacement, gentrification and how these issues affect people of colour, who have deep, lifelong histories in neighbourhoods they can no longer afford to call home.

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Black Pumas, Tantoo Cardinal and more 04/07/2019 [Full episode]

Psychedelic soul group Black Pumas join us live in the q studio for a performance and chat about their self-titled debut album. Comedian Trevor Noah shares his q block party playlist for Soweto, South Africa. The Last Black Man in San Francisco's Jimmie Fails and Joe Talbot talk about the film and how displacement and gentrification affect people of colour. Veteran actor Tantoo Cardinal opens up about getting her first starring role in a feature film.

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Sara Bareilles: The singer-songwriter on writing the Tony-nominated musical Waitress

Sara Bareilles joins Tom Power in the q studio to talk about how writing the music and lyrics for the Tony-nominated musical Waitress changed her, both personally and professionally.

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Jeremy Dutcher: The musician and composer on his whirlwind year

Jeremy Dutcher won the 2018 Polaris Music Prize as well as a Juno Award for his debut album Wolastoqiyik Lintuwakonawa.

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Caleb McLaughlin: The Stranger Things star on his life-changing role

Three summers ago, Stranger Things premiered on Netflix and exploded in popularity. One of the show's young stars, Caleb McLaughlin, talks to us ahead of the release of the show's third season.

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Sara Bareilles, Caleb McLaughlin and more 03/07/2019 [Full episode]

Singer-songwriter Sara Bareilles talks about how Broadway has changed her, both personally and professionally. Our online columnist Elamin Abdelmahmoud breaks down the music streaming manipulation phenomenon. Stranger Things star Caleb McLaughlin discusses his life-changing role and takes our '80s pop culture quiz. Polaris Prize-winning singer Jeremy Dutcher reflects on his whirlwind year.

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