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Episode 474
Democracy Divided: Why Canadians are fed up with politics as usual, and what can be done about it
In 2019, citizens all over the world expressed sharp ambivalence about the democratic process and who benefits from it. Democracy Divided is a Day 6 deep dive into the state of Canadian democracy, what's causing the problems and what's to be done about it.
Democracy Divided
How will populist politics shape Canada's democracy?
Liberal democracy has given way to authoritarian populism in countries around the world. As Canada gears up for a federal election, many voters worry their country is next. Will Canada's democratic process hold up in the face of a growing global trend?
Democracy Divided
How teleprompters and canned campaign speeches may be hurting our democratic system
Political activist Dave Meslin, who swore off party politics after he became disillusioned as a campaign volunteer, says modern election campaigns are alienating voters.
Democracy Divided
Dissatisfied with democracy? Voters like you could be part of the problem
Professor Eyal Winter says voters are tribal, driven by emotion and unmoved by evidence — and that things may get worse before they get better.
Democracy Divided
Voters are disillusioned and often irrational, but experts say a democratic reboot could help change that
Research suggests emotion trumps reason at the ballot box, but political theorist David Moscrop says citizen assemblies and participatory budget-making could make us better voters and help revive Canada's democratic system.
In Australia, voting is mandatory, easy and often fun. Is there a lesson for Canada?
Australians vote on Saturdays. Polling stations serve "democracy sausages" and host community events including bouncy castles and pony rides. Voter turnout is over 90 per cent, while in Canada it's below 70.
Episode 473
America after impeachment, scoring Star Wars, Hallmark Hanukkah movies, fruitcake, the music of 2019, and more
What's next after impeachment, why John Williams's Star Wars scores are so enduring, why Hallmark's Hanukkah movies miss the mark, why fruitcake is so divisive, the Day 6 music panel weighs in on the best of 2019, and more.
Donald Trump's impeachment blows up the Day 6 Impeach-O-Meter
Impeach-O-Meter alumni Jeet Heer and Dahlia Lithwick weigh in on what's next, and if the third president in U.S. history to be impeached really faces any consequences.
'It's bigger than life:' Maestro Johannes Debus breaks down his favourite Star Wars scores
From A New Hope to The Rise of Skywalker, the Canadian Opera Company's music director says the music of Star Wars works in ways you might not be aware of.
Hallmark has added Hanukkah movies to its holiday lineup, but this Jewish writer says they miss the mark
Robin Zlotnick grew up celebrating Hanukkah and says the Hallmark Channel’s new Hanukkah movies feel more like Christmas films with Hanukkah elements.
Love it or hate it, fruitcake was designed to last
From panettone to Caribbean black cake, fruitcakes of all sorts are a holiday staple in many cultures. Eden Hagos, founder of the website Black Foodie, explains what makes a fruitcake, and how they last so long — over 100 years in some cases.
Pop chart-toppers, indie show-stoppers: The Day 6 music panel unpacks 2019's top hits
It's the end of a decade — but a massive wave of exciting new music has been unleashed in 2019 alone. The Day 6 music panel is here to take you through the year's highlights.
Riffed from the Headlines: 12/21/2019
Riffed from the Headlines is our weekly quiz where we choose three riffs linked by one story in the news. Guess the story that links the riffs and you could win a Day 6 tote bag and a personalized note from our very own Brent Bambury.
Episode 472
Benefiting from Brexit, unboxing videos & kids toys, holiday book guide, Carmen Maria Machado and more
A customs broker prepares for a post-Brexit boom, why U.S. authorities are opening Canadian mail, how unboxing videos are shaping the toy industry, Becky Toyne's holiday guide to giving books, Carmen Maria Machado on her new memoir, In The Dream House, why children are still be separated from their families at the U.S.-Mexico border and more.
His business nearly collapsed when the EU was created. Now this customs broker is readying for a Brexit boom
George Baker is a customs broker whose booming shipping company nearly collapsed when the European Union was created in 1993. Now, he's preparing for a possible 500 per cent increase in business if Brexit goes through.
In wake of legal cannabis, U.S. officials opening Canadian mail directed to N.B.'s Campobello Island
Mail sent to Campobello Island, N.B., from other parts of Canada has to pass through the United States first, where it is now frequently being opened by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents.
How YouTube unboxing videos have created grade-school influencers and a lucrative market for surprise toys
Toy companies are tapping into the popularity of YouTube unboxing videos and creating toys to mimic the experience. L.O.L. Surprise! dolls are just one example of a booming trend.
The Day 6 holiday books guide is here: 6 picks for everyone on your list
Attention, last minute shoppers! Day 6 books columnist Becky Toyne is back with her recommendations for giftable books, including fiction, non-fiction and two picks for kids.
Children are still being detained in U.S. custody, 18 months after the end of family separation
U.S. President Donald Trump's family separation policy ended in June 2018, but hundreds of children arriving as asylum seekers have been separated from their families since then and refugee advocates say the conditions under which they are being held are unjust.
Carmen Maria Machado tackles queer Disney villains and surviving abuse in her memoir, In the Dream House
Carmen Maria Machado takes a new approach to memoir with her latest book, In the Dream House. She details her personal experiences of domestic abuse at the hands of another woman and weaves in pop culture references like her favourite queer Disney villains, as well as historical research and splashes of humour.
Riffed from the Headlines: 12/14/2019
Riffed from the Headlines is our weekly quiz where we choose three riffs linked by one story in the news. Guess the story that links the riffs and you could win a Day 6 tote bag and a personalized note from our very own Brent Bambury.
Episode 471
King tides, Impeach-O-Meter, Frosty at 50, Lindy West, K-pop deaths and mental health, Martha Gellhorn & more
How climate change is making king tides worse, the Impeach-O-Meter returns, the glorious weirdness of Rankin-Bass Christmas specials, Lindy West says the witches are coming, K-pop stars' deaths put a spotlight on South Korea's high suicide rates, trailblazing war correspondent Martha Gellhorn and more.
The Florida Keys flooded for 10 weeks straight and rising oceans could make this the new normal
The Florida Keys are cleaning up after being flooded for over 10 weeks because of king tides, naturally occurring high tides whose effects typically subside after several days. Scientists say climate change is making king tides higher and longer lasting.
Trump's odds of staying in office: The Day 6 Impeach-O-Meter for December 6th
The House Judiciary Committee has been asked to draft articles of impeachment. Will that move the needle? FiveThirtyEight politics editor Sarah Frostenson delivers this week's reading.
As Frosty turns 50, it's time to celebrate the glorious weirdness of Rankin & Bass Christmas specials
Vox's critic at large, Emily VanDerWerff says watching all 18 Rankin & Bass Christmas specials was "like having the most wholesome drug trip in the world."
